Tested to military standard: What it took for a firefighting robot to earn DGQA’s nod

The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) has certified an Indian-made unmanned firefighting vehicle, developed by Swadeshi Empresa Private Limited, as "Fit for Indian Military Use". Issued under the Department of Defence Production's revised procedure of September 2025, the certificate states that the robot has demonstrated reliability, durability and operational suitability in military environments.

New Delhi: Before a firefighting robot is trusted to drive into a blazing fuel farm, it has to beat the weather. It must start after a night in sub-zero cold, keep running in desert heat, shrug off humidity and salt-laden sea air, keep fine dust out of its electronics and ride out repeated jolts without missing a beat. India’s own FF Bot has now cleared that gauntlet, and has the certificate to show for it.

The Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) has certified an Indian-made unmanned firefighting vehicle, developed by Swadeshi Empresa Private Limited, as “Fit for Indian Military Use”. Issued under the Department of Defence Production’s revised procedure of September 2025, the certificate states........

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