IIT Madras To Spearhead Development Of India’s First Indigenous 155mm Smart Ammunition

• In a strategic partnership aimed at advancing India’s self-reliance in defence, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Munitions India Limited have joined forces to pioneer the development of 155 Smart Ammunition. This groundbreaking collaboration underscores a concerted effort towards achieving indigenisation in the defence sector.
• The 155mm Indian Smart Ammunition is crafted to seamlessly integrate with current artillery guns, requiring no modifications. It incorporates advanced features like fin stabilization, canard control, and a 3-mode fuse operation, meeting diverse tactical needs.
• The collaboration between IIT Madras and Munitions India Limited epitomizes the synergy between academia and industry in driving innovation and indigenisation within the defence sector.

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Published date : 10 Feb 2024 03:50PM