Historical Background

Established in 1958, Armament Research & Development Establishment is into the sixth decade of its existence under Defence Research & Development Organisation. The task of Armament R&D was entrusted to ARDE to achieve the of self-sufficiency in the vital field of Armaments. ARDE embarked on its mission in a rudimentary facility within the campus of Ammunition Factory, Kirkee and personnel were drawn from erstwhile Technical Development Establishment (Weapons) located in Jabalpur and Technical Development Establishment (Ammunition) at Kirkee. In 1966, ARDE moved to its present location at Pashan on the outskirts of Pune City.