The first set of indigenously developed next-generation Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle (AERV) was inducted into the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army on Tuesday, as per a defence release.
The vehicles were flagged off by the Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane during an event at the Bombay Engineer Group (BEG) at Khadki near Pune.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has designed whereas Ordnance Factory Medak & Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Pune has manufactured the system.
“The vehicle is capable of carrying out reconnaissance of water obstacles and boggy patches for the execution of engineer tasks with capabilities to carry out reconnaissance and provide a real-time update to force commanders,” the release said.
The Army Chief said that this was a welcome addition to the capabilities of the Indian army, and it will reduce the load and burden on the soldiers who undertake difficult tasks in difficult terrain.
