Indian Defence ministry places order for 118 Arjun Mk-1A tanks:
Ministry of Defence will procure 118 Main Battle Tanks, MBTs Arjun Mk-1A for the Indian Army. The Main Battle Tank Mk-1A is a new variant of the Arjun Tank. It has been designed to enhance firepower, mobility, and survivability.
Order of worth Rs 7,523 crore:
The order was worth Rs 7,523 crore with Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi to sharpen the army’s combat edge. Arjun Tank has been part of the Indian Army for the last 15 years. It has been designed and developed by Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE).
Support the Make in India initiative:
It will support the Make in India initiative in the defence sector and it will help in achieving the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.