17-07-2025
India's smartest ground weapon: Bad news for China, Pakistan as India develops tank with AI control, hit and kill mode, its name is...
Arjun Mk 3 tanks- File image
Arjun Mk 3 tanks of India: In a significant development for India's defence development, India is developing the Arjun Mark 3 tank as its next-generation main battle tank. Expected to be ready by 2030, the tanks will be lighter and more agile than its predecessors. Equipped with a powerful 1500 hp engine and advanced AI systems for target recognition, along with drone coordination, electronic warfare, and autonomous functions, the Arjun Mk3 tanks are expected to be game-changer for India. Why are Arjun Mk 3 tanks so dangerous?
The Arjun Mk 3 builds on the success of the Arjun Mk 1A, which already features AI-enabled fire control and long-range missile capability. With these upgrades, the tank is set to become one of the most intelligent and lethal ground weapons in the Indian Army's arsenal. Being equipped with a 1500 HP turbocharged engine, the Arjun Mark 3 puts it in competition with foreign technologies like M1 Abrams, Challenger 2 and China's Type 99 tank. Why are Arjun Mark 3 tanks called 'smart tanks'?
The Arjun Mark 3 tanks of India, which has a 'smart tank' equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) will use indigenous ammunition be specially designed for long-range firing.
India recently conducted successfully carried out the test-firing of two of its key strategic assets — the short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II and the ballistic missile Agni-I, the Ministry of Defence officials said.
The test-firing was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur. According to the Ministry of Defence, the launches were conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command as part of routine training and validation exercises.
Both missiles successfully met all operational objectives and technical parameters, the Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the tests validated key capabilities, reaffirming the reliability and accuracy of India's nuclear-capable delivery systems.
(With inputs from agencies)
