The inaugural event of Golden Jubilee celebrations was held with great enthusiasm in the presence of Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development and Chairman, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) at Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai.

Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), one of the premier establishments of DRDO, under Ministry of Defence, has played a significant role for enhancement of country’s self – reliance in defence cutting edge technologies for the past 50 years. To commemorate this momentous journey, the inaugural event of Golden Jubilee celebrations was commenced at CVRDE, Avadi, Chennai on 16 May 2024.

Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary DD (R&D) and Chairman, DRDO is the Chief Guest and Prof. Prateek Kishore, OS & DG(ACE) is the Guest of honour of the function. Other Dignitaries viz., Directors from DRDO Hqrs/ labs, Army, Navy, Central & State Government officials, Industry Partners have also graced the function.

  

The event was started with traditional welcome dance. The achievements of CVRDE were highlighted by eminent veterans through the recorded video, which was telecasted during the function. While addressing the gathering, the chief guest appreciated the CVRDE’s efforts for achieving the self-reliance in Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) categories and insisted to focus more on innovations, to adapt the emerging scenario in Defence Ecosphere. During his special address, the guest of honor expressed his gratitude to all the veterans who have immensely contributed to the success of the establishment.

Following the golden jubilee celebrations, the CVRDE flagship products were displayed in the form of exhibition and the features of each system’s were explained to the delegates. In the afternoon session, a panel discussion was held in the topic “Tank Warfare in 21^st Century – The operational & technological requirements” wherein, the expert’s perspective was shared between the eminent personalities of Indian Armed forces, DRDO & Industry partners, which is beneficial for CVRDE fraternity to meet the futuristic challenges. 

  

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