A memorandum of agreement has been signed between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar and the Indian Army on Friday to launch a Master of Technology (MTech) programme in defence technology, designed for the officers of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S).
This agreement marks a collaboration between the institute and the Army to promote education and research in defence technology, IIT Ropar said in a statement. The partnership encompasses several strategic focus areas like joint research and development initiatives, next-generation armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) technologies, advanced armament solutions and new materials, along with technologies for armoured platforms.
The MTech (Defence Technology) programme has been jointly developed by ACC&S and IIT Ropar to align academic training with military requirements, it added. The curriculum will focus on applied learning, hands-on research, and innovation-driven problem-solving to prepare officers for technology-led roles within the armed forces.
“By bringing together the intellectual rigour of IIT Ropar with the operational excellence of the Indian Army, we are creating a unique model that will produce defence technology leaders capable of driving India's self-reliance in critical defence sectors. This is our contribution to Viksit Bharat 2047," said IIT Ropar Director Rajeev Ahuja.
This qualification will enable the officers to spearhead technological modernisation initiatives across armoured formations and contribute significantly to indigenisation efforts in defence manufacturing.
The memorandum of agreement establishes an expansive framework for joint research and development initiatives, addressing critical technological challenges facing India's defence sector, IIT, Ropar said in its statement.
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