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About VNAT

Our Purpose

Mission Statement

To design, manufacture, and export sovereign, NATO-compatible defence systems — from energetic materials and precision munitions to autonomous platforms — that advance India's national security, fulfil the Atmanirbhar Bharat mandate, and command respect across the global strategic community.

Vision Statement

To be India's most trusted indigenous defence manufacturing enterprise — a technology-sovereign powerhouse that supplies the nation's armed forces with world-class ammunition and advanced systems, while positioning India as a leading global defence exporter by 2030.

Purpose

Mission Statement

To design, manufacture, and export sovereign, NATO-compatible defence systems — from energetic materials and precision munitions to autonomous platforms — that advance India's national security, fulfil the Atmanirbhar Bharat mandate, and command respect across the global strategic community.

Vision Statement

To be India's most trusted indigenous defence manufacturing enterprise — a technology-sovereign powerhouse that supplies the nation's armed forces with world-class ammunition and advanced systems, while positioning India as a leading global defence exporter by 2030.

Our Values

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

Every capability designed, built, and quality-assured in India — for India — and exportable from India on our own terms.

Precision

Precision

NATO-standard engineering discipline applied to every product, every process, and every delivery commitment.

Integrity

Integrity

Zero tolerance for compliance failures. Transparent with government, rigorous with quality, accountable to our nation.

Innovation

Innovation

Continuous investment in next-generation munitions, energetic materials, autonomous systems, and manufacturing technology.

Strategic Advisory Board

VNAT’s Advisory Board comprises leaders with active, senior-level experience across the global defence ecosystem — spanning weapons systems, procurement policy, export control, energetic materials, autonomous platforms, and international defence commerce. Their combined depth provides VNAT with the strategic assurance, quality rigour, and institutional credibility required to operate at the highest levels of India’s defence industrial base.

Neelam Kumar

Neelam Kumar is a hands-on professional with strong experience in on-ground operations and regulatory compliance. He specialises in managing site execution, stakeholder coordination, and navigating complex approval processes. With a solid understanding of government frameworks, he ensure seamless alignment between compliance and operations.

Dr. PVGS Jayaram

Dr. Jayaram's unique blend of military experience, academic prowess, and technological foresight positions him as a transformative leader driving India’s technological advancement on a national and global scale.

Sumeet Khutale

Executive Chairman

Abhikaran Trikha

MD

Dr. PVGS Jayaram

CEO
MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation), Pune Defence Corridor (Proposed/Upcoming) and AURIC (Aurangabad Industrial City)

Neelam Kumar

VP (Facilitations)

Lt Gen Rajendra Ramrao Nimbhorkar (Retd)

Ex Master General of the Ordnance (MGO)

Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar, AVSM (Retd)

Strategic Technology & Indigenisation Advisor
Armoured / Drones / AI / Procurement

Maj Gen GS Kohli (Retd)

Ordnance, Ammunition & Supply Chain Advisor
Ammunition Manufacturing / Explosives / Logistics / ERP

Maj Gen IM Lamba (Retd)

Government & Defence Corridor Relations Advisor
UP Defence Corridor / Infrastructure / Investor Interface

Cmde R Balasubramaniam (Retd)

Maritime & Ammunition Lifecycle Advisor
Naval Ammunition / Ordnance Integration / Infrastructure Benchmarking

Cmde Pradeep Kumar (Retd)

Maritime & Ammunition Lifecycle Advisor
Naval Ammunition / Ordnance Integration / Infrastructure Benchmarking

Gp Capt Ajay Purandare (Retd)

Electronic Warfare, Drones & AI Systems Advisor
EW / Counter-Drone / Battle Management / AI Enterprise

Gp Capt Surya Prakash (Retd)

Missile Systems, Drones & Avionics Advisor
Missile Induction / Counter-Drone / Radar / C2 Systems

Col Shailender Arya, VSM (Retd)

Expert in aspects including Procurement Policy, Regulations, International Engagements, Export Promotions, Risk Mitigation

Divyesh D. Joshi

Global Trade & International Technology Partnerships
VP G-to-G Tech Transfer / Russia-India / UAE / Africa Trade

Adari Gyanesh Kumar Rao

R&D – Quantum, Explosives & ADVANCED Materials Advisor
Explosives R&D / Quantum Tech / Ballistics / Armour

Amit Kalra

VP(Admin)

Sachin

VP (Strat)

Pratik Modi

GM (Finance)

Jiten Bhagwan Uttvani

VP (Ops)

Compliance, Certifications & Registrations

CIN Registration — INC-33

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India

Industrial Licence (Defence Manufacturing)

DPIIT / Ministry of Defence

SCOMET Authorisation

DGFT, Ministry of Commerce

DGQA Vendor Registration

Directorate General of Quality Assurance, MoD

PESO Licence (Explosives)

Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation

CERT-In Compliance (Website)

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

MSME Registration

Ministry of MSME

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