DRDO Unveiled 8x8 Wheeled CBRN Vehicle at 2024 Defence Expo Pune

Defense News ,India :- The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is set to unveil an advanced 8x8 wheeled vehicle at the upcoming MSME Defence Expo in Pune. Created by the Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) and manufactured by Mahindra Defence System Ltd, this second-generation vehicle boasts cutting-edge capabilities in handling chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.

Equipped with a powerful 600-hp engine and an 8x8 wheel setup, the versatile vehicle can operate on both land and water, maneuvering through challenging terrains. It serves various purposes, including acting as an Infantry combat vehicle (ICV), Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), and CBRN reconnaissance vehicle.

One remarkable feature of this wheeled CBRN vehicle is its impressive operational range of 500 kilometers on roads. It can achieve a maximum speed of 101 km/h on roads and 8 km/h in water with the help of hydrojets, facilitating movement in aquatic environments. Additionally, the vehicle provides modular ballistic and blast protection, is armed with a 7.62 mm RCWS, and incorporates a 360-degree day and night crew vision system developed by Tonbo Imaging India Pvt Ltd. This innovative vehicle marks a significant step forward in India's defense capabilities.