Ministry of Defence signs $ 248 million Deal for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with. Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth $ 248 million for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions.

The deal also includes Transfer of Technology (ToT) from M/s RoE to M/s Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Heavy Vehicle Factory), Avadi, Chennai, for integration and subsequent licensed production of engines under ToT to boost the “Make in India’ initiative in Defence Sector.

T-72 is the mainstay of tank fleet of the Indian Army which is at present fitted with 780 HP Engine. Equipping the existing fleet of T-72 Tanks with 1000 HP Engine will enhance the battle field mobility and offensive capability of Indian Army.

 

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Professionalism is rearing its head everywhere in India. Marketing needs to be brought in to increase the generation of money earned in such ventures. Sooner rather than later engine development and design will also pick up in the country. Welding machining and technical skills courses could be freely provided to anyone. This is an asset for the whole nation.