- The tank is known as the “hunter killers”, the latest version of the tank is equipped with a massive 120 mm rifled gun and Kanchan armour.
- This order is on the lines of Indian government efforts to boost their flagship initiatives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ in the defence sector.
About MBT Arjun Mk-1A:
It is a new variant of MBT Arjun Tank Mk-1A with 72 new features, more indigenous content, and numerous upgrades.
- Mk-1A is designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Chennai based Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), along with other DRDO laboratories.
- This new variant has accurate & superior firepower, day/night mobility in all terrains, and survivability in both static and dynamic modes powered by advanced technology systems.
- The tank weighs 68.25 tonnes, making it among the world’s heaviest tanks.
Key Points:
i.This order will benefit over 200 Indian vendors including MSMEs, with employment opportunities to around 8,000 people.
ii.Notably, MBT Arjun Mk-1A was manufactured in the two period of 2010-2012 after that its trial evaluation was conducted in various phases during 2012-2015.
iii.Five Mk-1A tanks will be delivered within 30 months, followed by 30 tanks every year.
MoD promulgates framework for increased utilization of simulators by 3 Services & ICG
MoD also promulgated a framework for enhanced and synergised utilization of simulators by the three (Army, Navy and Air Force) Services and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). This framework envisages transforming simulation-based training across all military domains in effective, efficient and in an economical way.
- It also lays emphasis on indigenous design and development.
- The policy will apply to all types of simulators currently in use or to be purchased by the Armed Forces in the future.
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About Ministry of Defence (MoD):
Union Minister- Rajnath Singh (Constituency- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)
Minister of State– Ajay Bhatt (Constituency- Nainital–Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand)