![]() “The new T-90s will replace the T-72 fleet of tanks. ![]() Rajasthan Elections 2023: Opinion poll predicts second straight term for Congress, Gehlot most favoured as CMīrigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (Retd), Distinguished Fellow, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) feels that the T-90s will be a force multiplier for the Indian Army. Also, the T-90s would help replace the ageing fleet of T-72 tanks. The current Indian versions of the T-90 tanks are Shtora self-protection system and Catherine thermal images from Thales and Peleng, the report added. These will reduce the chances of the tank being hit by the enemy. However, according to a report in the Sputnik, the upgraded versions will have thermal imaging night vision cameras along with a host of other countermeasures. The Indian Army already has T-90 main battle tanks, which are assembled at the Avadi Heavy Vehicles Factory. The tanks, once the deal with Russia comes through, will be manufactured at the Ordnance Factory Board. Reports suggest that an initial approval has been given for the procurement of 464 T-90 tanks under the Modi government’s Make in India initiative. The acquisition of T-90 tanks would not only add a potent weapon in the hands of the Indian Army, but would also send a strong warning to Pakistan. Giving a much-needed boost to the Indian Army’s attack capabilities, Manohar Parrikar-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared a deal for buying upgraded versions of Russia’s powerful T-90 tanks for Rs 13,448 crore.
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