New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Indian Army has inducted the Mechanical Minefield Marking Equipment Mark-II (MMME Mk-II), developed by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The system is designed to mark and fence minefields quickly, with minimal human involvement.

BEML, a public sector defence company, said the induction was a key step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.

"This milestone reflects the collaborative strength of the Armed Forces, DRDO, and BEML in propelling indigenous innovation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision," the company said in an official statement.

The system has been developed by DRDO's Research and Developme...