Minggu, Agustus 29, 2010

INDIA PLANS T-72 UPGRADE & ORDERS MORE ARJUN TANKS


The Indian Army follows a philosophy of having a mix of legacy equipment, equipment with matured technology and state-of-the-art equipment. T-72 tank is not an antiquated equipment. Therefore, the Army intends to retrofit/upgrade these tanks to enhance their mission reliability and life expectancy.

Orders for 124 Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun have already been placed on the Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi. As on date, 85 MBT Arjun Tanks have been issued to the Army. Keeping in view the production capacity for MBT Arjun Tanks and strategic considerations, the Indian Government is also exercising the option for modernising T-72 tanks instead of total replacement of these tanks on completion of their life span.

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