It is the main DRDO lab involved in the development of armoured fighting vehicles, Tanks, Automotive electronics and many other.
After the Independence of India, the Chief Inspectorate of Mechanical Transport Establishment (MTE), which was previously located in Chaklala, Pakistan, was moved to Ahmednagar.
It has also developed the Tank-EX, Bhim Self Propelled Artillery, based on the Arjun Chassis, and the Combat Improved Ajeya, an upgrade of the Indian Army's T-72 Tanks.
It has developed various subsystems of transmission like torque converter, Fluid coupling and retarder, Steering units, Final drives etc.
CVRDE has also developed the Zorawar LT light tank which, as of 2024, has completed live-fire trials and is also expected to undertake limited user testing in the same year.