SOURCE: AFI
In a significant step towards enhancing India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred the technology for the Su-30 Brake Parachute system to Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF), Hazratpur. This pivotal Transfer of Technology (ToT) was officially handed over during the Aero India 2025 event in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The ceremony saw the Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, presenting the technology to OEF Hazratpur’s General Manager, Amit Singh.
The Brake Parachute system is an essential safety feature for fighter jets, engineered to decelerate aircraft during landing, thus preventing runway overruns. This system is particularly vital for ensuring safe stopping distances in both normal and emergency scenarios, especially for high-speed jets like the Su-30MKI. With this technology transfer, all fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force operating in India will continue to benefit from indigenously designed and developed Brake Parachutes, underscoring the nation’s commitment to reducing dependency on foreign suppliers for critical defense components.
This move not only showcases India’s growing capabilities in defense technology but also strengthens the integration between the DRDO’s research and the manufacturing capabilities of defense public sector undertakings like OEF Hazratpur. It’s a testament to the ongoing efforts towards achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defense, where indigenous innovation drives the modernization and safety of India’s military forces.
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