The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have signed an MoU to promote the development of indigenous technologies and equipment through R&D in areas of mutual interest in Bengaluru during Aero India 2023, with the goal of increasing the self-reliance of the Indian Defense system.
During the event, prof. Akshay Dvivedi, Dean Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy, stated that by signing the MoU, IIT Roorkee will effectively contribute to enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force for MRO and technology development.
This MoU outlines IIT Roorkee’s collaborative effort to achieve the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision for shared global prosperity, as well as taking a step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat by developing a world-class domestic defence industry through research and development. IAF will also collaborate with IIT Roorkee and other IITR-designated organisations.
