Israel’s Plasan’s ATEMM Electric Military Vehicle.
Belrise Industries-Plasan’s ATEMM Electric Military Vehicle: New Delhi: India’s Belrise Industries and Israel-based defence company Plasan Sasa have signed a three-year strategic agreement to jointly produce, customise and deploy the ATEMM (All-Terrain Electric Mission Module) platform for the Indian Armed Forces, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and supporting India’s push for indigenous manufacturing.
Signed in December 2025, the agreement focuses on adapting the ATEMM platform to the operational requirements of the Indian Army and other security forces. The partners will also jointly participate in defence tenders issued by the Ministry of Defence, public sector undertakings and semi-government security agencies.
According to Belrise Industries, the collaboration aims to deliver advanced operational solutions that combine electric propulsion with tactical flexibility on the battlefield. The partnership is aligned with the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, emphasising local production, technology and knowledge transfer, and the development of domestic industrial capabilities.
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As part of the arrangement, Belrise is expected to become an important supplier within Plasan’s global supply chain, enabling cost-effective production of advanced protection systems for both Indian and international markets.
The ATEMM platform is designed as a modular, self-contained electric unit that can be attached to a standard 4×4 vehicle using a unique three-point quick-connection mechanism. Once connected, it converts the vehicle into a synchronised 6×6 platform, adding around 1.15 tonnes of payload capacity while maintaining off-road performance.
When detached, ATEMM can operate independently as a robotic platform, either under remote control or in autonomous mode. In this configuration, it can carry out missions such as reconnaissance, logistics support and tactical operations. Each module is powered by a 268-horsepower electric motor and a 51 kWh energy storage system, which can also supply external power to sensors, weapon systems and soldiers’ equipment.
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The system includes independent suspension along with synchronised steering and braking, enabling high mobility across difficult terrain.
The agreement will be reviewed annually based on mutually agreed key performance indicators, with both companies aiming to position the ATEMM platform as a versatile and future-ready capability for India’s armed forces.
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