NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi on Monday said that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force for various developmental projects. Senior officials said that the aim behind the partnership was to accelerate the IAF’s indigenisation efforts for achieving self-reliance.
“Under the ambit of the MoU, the IAF has identified key focus areas involving technology development and finding indigenous solutions towards sustenance of various weapon systems. IIT-Delhi will provide cooperation and consultancy, duly supported by research, for feasibility studies and prototype development,” the institute said in a statement issued.