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BDTS : Pune Strategic Colloquium

Land Systems & Kinetic Tech: Future MBTs, UGVs, and Advanced Armaments

🗓️ 30th July 2026 📍 Defence Institute of Advanced Technology

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Audience Profile

A collaborative, multi-tier ecosystem bringing together key stakeholders across defence innovation and manufacturing:

Tier I: DRDO & DPSUs:

Driving core research, system integration, and large-scale platform development.

Tier II: MSMEs (Mobility, Armour):

Enabling component manufacturing, subsystem innovation, and supply chain strength.

Tier III: Startups (AI, Robotics, UGVs):

Accelerating cutting-edge solutions in autonomy, intelligent systems, and next-gen combat technologies.

Thematic Architecture

  • Focus: MBTs, UGVs, Autonomous Combat Mobility
  • Autonomy: AI-driven unmanned and human-machine teaming
  • Mission: Identify scalable defence technologies
  • Survivability: Advanced protection, mobility & precision firepowe

BDTS Pune Strategic Colloquium – Event Agenda

A focused programme featuring keynote addresses, strategic discussions, technology presentations, and networking opportunities.

09:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Inaugural Address
Air Marshal Palaparthy Venkat Shivanand, AVSM, VM
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
Welcome Address
Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy, FNAE, FIETE
Vice Chancellor, DIAT Pune
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Special Address
Smt. Niti Pandit
General Manager & Unit Head, BEL Pune
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Special Address
Dr. Santu Sardar
Director, DRDO Young Scientists Laboratory – Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT)
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Special Address
Maj Gen Naveen K Thapliyal
Commandant, MILIT
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Technology & Startup Solution Presentations
Selected Startups, MSMEs, Industry Participants and Academic Innovators.
01:30 PM – 01:45 PM
Special Address
Chair, IEEE AP/MTT

Featured Speakers

Distinguished leaders from the Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, Academia and Industry.

Air Marshal Palaparthy Venkat Shivanand
Air Marshal Palaparthy Venkat Shivanand, AVSM, VM
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief
South Western Air Command
Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy
Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy, FNAE, FIETE
Vice Chancellor
DIAT Pune
Smt. Niti Pandit
Smt. Niti Pandit
General Manager & Unit Head
BEL Pune
Dr. Santu Sardar
Dr. Santu Sardar
Director
DRDO Young Scientists Lab – Quantum Technologies (DYSL-QT)
Maj Gen Naveen K Thapliyal
Maj Gen Naveen K Thapliyal
Commandant
MILIT
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Hooda
Mr. Dinesh Kumar Hooda
Founder & Lead Inventor
ShivGuruTattva
Mr. Aniruddha Narayan
Mr. Aniruddha Narayan
Founder and CEO
Aminuteman Technologies Pvt Ltd
Mr. Amankant Sahu
Mr. Amankant Sahu
Founder and CEO
Shastra Dynamics
Ms. Vaishnavi Dhole
Ms. Vaishnavi Dhole
Innovator
A. C. Patil College of Engineering
Prof. Sushant Hiremath
Prof. Sushant Hiremath
Innovator
Zeal College of Engineering
Prof. Sushant Hiremath
Prof. Shridhar S Gurav
Innovator
Zeal Polytechnic
Mr. Omkar Kadam
Mr. Omkar Kadam
Innovator
Indira College of Engineering and Management
Kardile Balasaheb Annasaheb
Kardile Balasaheb Annasaheb
Innovator
Trinity College of Engineering

Partners

Our strategic partners supporting innovation, collaboration and defence technology advancement.

National Electronic Capability Partner
National Electronic Capability Partner
Venture Partner
Venture Partner
Knowledge Partner
Venture Partner
Host & Institutional Partner
Venture Partner

Startup Participation

Participants are required to download the proposal format, go through the guidelines, and submit their solutions in the prescribed format.

View Problem Statements

  Download Proposal Format

  Submission Closed

The 12 Core Problem Statements

Key innovation challenges focused on next-generation land systems, mobility, survivability, autonomy, and battlefield effectiveness.

01
Next-gen MBT Survivability Systems
Active protection systems (APS), modular armour, and countermeasure integration for modern battle tanks.
02
Autonomous UGV Navigation
AI-enabled path planning, obstacle avoidance, and terrain adaptability in contested environments.
03
Hybrid Propulsion for Land Platforms
Efficient hybrid-electric drives to improve mobility, endurance, and stealth capabilities.
04
Advanced Fire Control Systems
Precision targeting, ballistic computation, and sensor fusion for enhanced engagement accuracy.
05
Lightweight Armour Materials
Development of composite and nano-materials for improved protection-to-weight ratio.
06
Swarm-enabled UGV Coordination
Collaborative mission execution using multiple unmanned ground systems.
07
Kinetic Energy Penetrators & Ammunition
Next-gen high-velocity projectiles and smart munitions for enhanced lethality.
08
Battlefield Situational Awareness Systems
Integrated sensor suites, real-time data fusion, and command interface systems.
09
Robotic Weapon Stations (RWS)
Remote-operated and autonomous weapon platforms for land combat vehicles.
10
Counter-IED & Mine Detection Systems
Advanced sensing technologies for detecting and neutralising explosive threats.
11
Mobility Enhancement Technologies
Suspension systems, adaptive tracks/wheels, and terrain response optimization.
12
Digital Twin & Predictive Maintenance
Simulation-driven lifecycle management and AI-based fault prediction for land systems.

The Final Reward: The Road to BDTS 2027

1

Exhibit Innovation at the Pune Strategic Colloquium

2

Optimize System Performance based on Military User Feedback

3

Conduct Advanced Mobility & Kinetic Trials (Feb 2027)

4

Engage Global Strategic Networking with 30+ Partners

5

Integrate into MoD & DRDO Procurement Pathway for Land Systems

Why Participate in Pune Strategic Colloquium

  • ✔ Access to Defence Ecosystem: Engage directly with key stakeholders across government, armed forces, research bodies, and industry leaders shaping next-generation defence capabilities.
  • ✔ Visibility to CXOs & Decision-Makers: Showcase your solutions to senior leadership from defence organisations, enabling strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and faster adoption pathways.
  • ✔ For Startups: Direct route to end-users and the national defense supply chain.
  • ✔ Gateway to BDTS 2027 Opportunity: Stand a chance to be featured at Bharat Defence Tech Show 2027, gaining national-level exposure, networking, and potential collaboration with major defence players.

Bharat Defence Tech Show 2026 – Official Aftermovie

Experience the defining moments of the Bharat Defence Tech Show 2026 — where global defence leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry pioneers came together to shape the future of defence and aerospace.

From high-level strategic discussions to groundbreaking innovations and exclusive networking engagements, BDTS 2026 showcased India’s growing leadership in defence technology and international collaboration.

Contact & Secretariat

For participation as Delegate or Startup

Email: pune@bharatdefencetechshow.com / sarankumar@bharatdefencetechshow.com
Phone: +91 9741517212

For Partnerships

Email: partnerships@bharatdefencetechshow.com
Phone: +91 9620834903

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