Sagar Defence and DRDO: India has taken another big step in defence technology with a new deal between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Sagar Defence Engineering from Pune. The agreement will help produce a special robot called the Unexploded Ordnance Handling Robot, or UXOR. This robot will help the Indian Air Force (IAF) safely deal with dangerous unexploded bombs.
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DRDO and private companies
Under this agreement, Sagar Defence Engineering will work with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to build more UXOR robots. These robots will be used by the Indian Air Force. The Defence Ministry said this partnership supports the Make in India plan, which focuses on building advanced defence systems inside the country. The deal also highlights teamwork between public and private companies in defence production.
The project will not just make robots. It also includes sharing designs, software, manufacturing steps, and testing methods under the Technology Transfer (ToT) agreement. This means private and public companies will learn to make such robots together and improve India’s overall defence strength.
How UXOR robot works?
The UXOR robot was developed by DRDO scientists and has many advanced features. It can safely destroy unexploded bombs that weigh up to 1,000 kilograms. The robot uses special water-jet cutting tools to slice through bomb shells that are up to 25 mm thick. It can do all this while being operated from a safe distance of two kilometers.
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The UXOR can move across rough land, airstrips, and concrete areas easily. Its cross-terrain design makes it useful in all kinds of military environments. Field trials done with the Indian Air Force showed that the UXOR is precise, reliable, and ready for real missions. The IAF will use these robots at forward bases and other sensitive sites to keep personnel safe.
