DRDO shortlists private firms for indigenous 20mm aviation guns for Rudra and Prachand attack helicopters
In a significant step towards reducing foreign dependence in aerial armaments, the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has shortlisted SSS Defence and the Kalyani Group as Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPP) to design and develop an indigenous 20mm aviation gun and turret system. The weapon is intended for…