Institute of Armament Technology (IAT) came into existence as the Institute of Armament Studies in 1952 within the campus of the College of Military Engineering at Dapodi,
Pune. Now, it is located at Girinagar on the southern bank of
Khadakwasla Lake.
A Deemed University, it offers courses in all branches of engineering and technology related to defense. It also imparts training to a number of personnel from government and non-government organizations. Seminars, workshops, research, design and development activities are carried out.