Aero India 2025: OEF Receives SU-30 Brake Parachute TOT

Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) Shri Sanjay Seth formally handed over the technology transfer.

Bengaluru, 11 February 2025 – This marks a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF), Hazratpur, received the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the advanced Brake Parachute system of the Su-30. The transfer came from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri (Minister of State for Defence) Shri Sanjay Seth formally handed over the technology transfer. This was given to Shri Amit Singh, General Manager, OEF Hazratpur, at the prestigious Aero India 2025 event in Bengaluru.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), DRDO, and Indian Air Force (IAF) attended the event. They recognized OEF Hazratpur’s commendable contributions in developing and producing specialized technical parachutes for defence applications. The ToT for the Su-30 Brake Parachute is crucial because it ensures safe landing deceleration of the Su-30 aircraft. This initiative marks a new chapter in India’s journey towards the indigenization of high-tech defence equipment.

A Landmark in Self-Reliant Defence Manufacturing
OEF Hazratpur leads the design and manufacturing of advanced textile-based defence solutions. These include various aerial delivery systems and brake parachutes. OEF Hazratpur has collaborated with DRDO to develop and produce technical parachutes successfully. This achievement has positioned OEF Hazratpur as a key player in India’s defence supply chain.

Shri Sanjay Seth, Hon’ble MoS Defence, spoke at Aero India 2025. He emphasized the importance of this milestone. It aligns with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. He praised OEF Hazratpur. Their skill and efforts produce world-class defence equipment. This equipment meets the stringent requirements of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Shri Amit Singh, General Manager, OEF Hazratpur, expressed his gratitude to MoD and DRDO. He thanked them for entrusting the factory with this critical defence technology. He reiterated OEF Hazratpur’s commitment to advancing indigenous manufacturing capabilities and contributing to India’s strategic defence needs.

Strengthening the Make in India Initiative
This ToT highlights India’s ongoing efforts to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers. It also aims to strengthen domestic production capabilities in the defence sector. OEF Hazratpur plans to integrate advanced technologies. It will use its manufacturing expertise to enhance the operational efficiency and self-sufficiency of the Indian armed forces.

With this latest achievement, OEF Hazratpur confirms its status as a premier defence production unit. It is also a valuable contributor to India’s growing defence manufacturing ecosystem.