Pune, June 16 -- Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune, has officially announced a pioneering four-year B.Tech in Defence Technology, commencing with the 2025-26 academic session.

This marks a significant step for India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and "Make in India" initiatives, positioning SSPU at the forefront of skill-based defence education.

The curriculum has been co-developed with top-tier experts from India's defence industry. Designed to be 70 per cent hands-on and 30 per cent classroom-based, the structured emphasis on practical training aims to align students' capabilities with real-world defence sector requirements.

A "Smart Centre of Excellence - Manufacturing Lab" has been set up at SSPU's Darawadi campus ...