Indian Army Procures Navy-Developed Unmanned Fire Fighting Vehicle via iDEX Deal
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CNBC TV18•16-01-2026, 18:16
Indian Army Procures Navy-Developed Unmanned Fire Fighting Vehicle via iDEX Deal
- •The Indian Army signed a procurement contract under the iDEX initiative for an unmanned Fire Fighting vehicle.
- •The contract was executed with M/s Swadeshi Empresa Pvt Ltd on January 13, 2026, in New Delhi.
- •The Fire Fighting Robot was originally developed for the Indian Navy under the iDEX framework.
- •This procurement mechanism allows one Service to acquire iDEX products developed for another, avoiding duplication and reducing development timelines.
- •The unmanned ground vehicle operates remotely in high-risk fire environments, enhancing safety for Army firefighters.
Why It Matters: Indian Army acquires Navy-developed unmanned fire fighting robot through iDEX, boosting safety and inter-service tech transfer.
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