Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has received a licensing agreement from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to manufacture the Vajra Riot Control Vehicle (RCV). The technology transfer was formalised on June 7, 2025, at the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
The transfer is part of DRDO’s initiative to license nine land systems and weapon platforms to public and private sector industries. The Vajra RCV was specifically allocated to TASL. According to the company, the Vajra is a non-armoured, 7-ton vehicle intended for law enforcement operations and the transportation of security forces and their riot control equipment.
The Vajra Riot Control Vehicle is fitted with a multi-tube tear gas launcher, fire extinguishers, flood lights, a PA system, and a protected fuel tank.
Tata Advanced Systems Limited operates in the aerospace and defence sectors and is involved in manufacturing and delivering a range of products and solutions for military and civilian applications.
