Vijayan Trishul Defence Solutions, the Ministry of Home Affairs licensed manufacturer of small arms and ammunition, has entered into a strategic technology partnership with DEUS Automation a.s., a sister company of the STV Group of the Czech Republic.The agreement represents one of the first major technology-transfer collaborations in the small-calibre ammunition sector between the two countries.Through this collaboration, VTDS will gain access to advanced international manufacturing technologies and expertise that will contribute to the development of modern ammunition production capabilities in India.Founded by Sahil Luthra, Managing Director and Prikansha Luthra, Director, VTDS has emerged as a forward-looking Indian defence enterprise focused on advancing indigenous capabilities in the small arms and ammunition domain.Under the agreement, DEUS Automation will provide advanced manufacturing technology for the production of small-calibre ammunition in India. The technology transfer will enable VTDS to establish manufacturing capabilities built on international quality benchmarks, precision engineering standards, and modern production systems, creating a strong foundation for future growth and technological advancement.Sahil Luthra said that by working with DEUS Automation, the company will take a meaningful step towards building modern manufacturing capabilities in India while contributing to the nation’s long-term defence preparedness and industrial self-reliance.Prikansha Luthra said the collaboration is not only about technology transfer but also about building a sustainable ecosystem of innovation, manufacturing excellence and strategic capability. “We believe partnerships of this nature will play an important role in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing landscape and creating enduring industrial value for the future,” she said.Representing DEUS Automation, Alex Cerny, CEO and Member of the Board and Ondrej Cerny, Manager of Sales, Projects & Purchase, noted that the agreement reflects a shared vision of supporting India’s expanding defence manufacturing ambitions through the transfer of proven international expertise and production technologies.Beyond its immediate manufacturing objectives, the alliance establishes a framework for sustained cooperation between Indian and Czech defence industries in the areas of technology exchange, industrial development, and future innovation.Published on August 9, 2026