The Indian Army's next-generation main battle tank (MBT), developed under the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program, will be officially known as "Ranjeet."
The name, steeped in history, honors Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a legendary Sikh ruler renowned for his military acumen and staunch defence of sovereignty.
This choice reflects the tank's intended role in bolstering India's defence capabilities and promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing, a key goal of the Atmanirbhar Bharat...