· The agreement will enable the company to acquire manufacturing technology for small-calibre ammunition as part of efforts to strengthen indigenous defence production.
· The collaboration is aimed at strengthening long-term defence manufacturing cooperation between the 2 countries, aligning with the centres Atmanirbhar Bharat & Make in India initiatives.
New Delhi, August 2026: Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions (VTDS) has signed a strategic technology partnership with Czech Republic-based DEUS Automation, a sister company of the STV Group, to acquire manufacturing technology for small-calibre ammunition in India.
Under the agreement, DEUS Automation will provide advanced manufacturing technology for the production of small-calibre ammunition in India, enabling VTDS to establish manufacturing capabilities based on international quality benchmarks, precision engineering standards, and modern production systems.
The collaboration is among the first major technology-transfer partnerships between India and the Czech Republic in the small-calibre ammunition segment. It is aimed at strengthening long-term defence manufacturing cooperation between the two countries, aligning with the centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing cutting-edge global defence technologies to India through trusted international collaborations.” said Mr. Sahil Luthra, Founder & Managing Director, VTDS.
Ms. Prikansha Luthra, Co-Founder & Director, VTDS, said “The collaboration would support the development of a sustainable manufacturing ecosystem focused on technology transfer and industrial capability.”
Representing DEUS Automation, Mr. Alex Černý, Chief Executive Officer & Member & the Board Member & Manager of Sales, Projects & Purchase Mr. Ondřej Černý “The partnership as a long-term industrial collaboration focused on technology exchange, advanced manufacturing, and innovation.”
