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India.com
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
Meet T-14 Armata Tank, super powerful war weapon offered by Russia to India, its features are..., Trump to...
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump is not happy with India and Russia's friendship and is threatening both countries with tariffs. Amidst this, the two countries are discussing a crucial defence deal that might further enrage Trump. What has Russia offered to India? Russia has offered to sell the next-generation T-14 Armata tanks to India to replace its ageing T-72 tanks with new tanks. Russia's offer includes domestic manufacturing in India under the Make in India programme. Armata tanks are made by the Russian company Uralvagonzavod, and the T-14 Armata is its most advanced tank. Uralvagonzavod has offered to design and develop this tank according to India's needs for its Next Generation Battle Tank (NGMBT) programme. For this, the Russian company has shown interest in partnering with Indian defence companies. What is the crux of the proposal? The proposal includes possible collaboration with India's Combat Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) or other public sector defence units. The proposal is strategically prepared according to India's 'Make-I' procurement category, which aims to increase India's indigenous production. Under this plan, the Government of India provides up to 70% of the funding for developing prototypes, which emphasises domestic manufacturing and technology transfer. Will India buy the advanced T-14 Armata tank? Uralvagonzavod had signed a technology transfer agreement with India for T-90S tanks, which are now manufactured in India as T-90 Bhishma. India uses more than 83 per cent domestic technology in the T-90S tank, including complete localisation of the tank's engine. Russian officials have also expressed their intention to work with India for the local production of the T-14 Armata tank project. Company officials have suggested that the T-14 Armata would be an ideal successor to replace the Indian Army's huge but ageing fleet of T-72 tanks. Why is T-14 Armata considered one of the most advanced tanks in the world? The T-14 Armata is considered one of the most advanced tanks in the world. It has many remotely operated functions, an armoured capsule for the crew, a state-of-the-art digital control system and an active protection system (APS) called 'Afghanit'. This system is capable of destroying the enemy's anti-tank missiles on the way. Three operators can sit inside this tank and destroy the enemy's anti-tank missiles and RPGs in the air. It has a millimetre-wave radar, which provides 360-degree protection. Guided missiles can also be fired from this tank up to 8–10 kilometres. The maximum speed of this tank is 75 to 80 kilometres per hour, and its range is 500 kilometres. The weight of this tank is 55 tonnes, and its cost is around Rs 30 to 42 crore. If it is manufactured in India, its cost will be reduced by at least Rs 10 crore.
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20-05-2025
- General
- First Post
How India's battle-ready T-72 tanks repelled Pakistan's attacks during Operation Sindoor
India deployed its T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) during Operation Sindoor. The T-72 a Soviet-made battle tank designed by Uralvagonzavod. Manufactured by six countries including India, it is used by the armed forces of around three dozen nations including Russia, India, Iraq, Finland and Germany read more The T-72 tank is used by armies of over three dozen nations including Russia, India, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Finland. Reuters India used a number of arms and equipment to inflict damage on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. India conducted a number of strikes on terror locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Now, it turns out, that India deployed its T-72 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) during the operation. But what do we know about the tanks? How were they used? Let's take a closer look What do we know about T-72 tanks? As per Financial Express, the T-72 (MBT) is a Soviet-made battle tank. Designed by Soviet firm Uralvagonzavod, it was first introduced in 1971. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As per it has its origins in the Russian main battle tank T-72A. The T-72 MBT was inducted by the Russian armed forces in 1984. As per The Tank the T-72 is one of the most widely used battle tanks across the world. Manufactured by six countries, it is used by the armed forces of around three dozen nations. This includes Russia, Yugoslavia, India, Iraq, Finland and Germany. As per the T-72 has one 125mm gun, one 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and one 12.7mm heavy machine gun. Weighing 44,500 kilos, it has a top speed of 60 kmph. It has an armour of 200 mm – which offers those inside greater protection. The tank has a range of around 500 kilometres. The modernized T-72 tank with additional armour. Image courtesy: Vitaly V. Kuzmin. Wikimedia Commons It is 9.53 metres long, 6.86 metres wide and 3.46 metres tall. It comes with fire control system, laser range-finder and NBC protection system. It can carry a three-man crew. It carries 44 rounds of 125 mm ammunition – of which 22 rounds are carried on an automatic loading carousel, as per Economic Times. As per the T-72 has been deployed in every major battle of the past two decades. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The T-72 is the mainstay of the Indian Army's tank fleet. In India, the T-72 is manufactured at Heavy Vehicles Factory in Chennai's Avadi. The Indian Army currently has around 2,500 such tanks fitted with 780 HP engines. As per Financial Express, the latest version of the T-72 features a Global Positioning System (GPS), Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA), and an Integrated Fire Detection and Suppression System (IFDSS). The tank is known for its ability to cross rivers, as per the newspaper. How were they used during Operation Sindoor? An army officer told NDTV that the tanks came all the way up to the Line of Control and took out specific targets . They were used to destroy any positions by which terrorists could enter India. 'We also hit enemy posts which were facilitating infiltration. We know which posts are used as bases for infiltration by the enemy. An informed call was taken – and the targets were hit,' the colonel, speaking on condition of anonymity, told NDTV. Though India and Pakistan have called a ceasefire, New Delhi has warned that any further terror attacks will be considered an 'act of war.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Ministry of Defence in 2025 signed a $248 million deal to buy 1,000 HP engines from Rosoboronexport. The new acquisition of 1,000 HP engines will replace engines of the existing fleet to 'enhance the battlefield mobility and offensive capability of the Indian Army', the ministry said in a statement. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, bottom right, addresses a press conference after India struck multiple sites inside Pakistani-occupied Kashmir with missiles under Operation Sindoor, in New Delhi, India, on May 7, 2025. AP File The deal also included a Transfer of Technology (ToT) from Rosoboronexport to India's state-run Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Heavy Vehicle Factory) under the Make in India initiative. The Indian defence ministry in 2023 had announced it would make nearly 600 indigenous tanks to replace its aging fleet of T-72s. India is the world's largest arms importer and Russia has been its top defence supplier for decades, although Moscow's ability to provide systems was damaged by its war in Ukraine, which has made New Delhi look more westward for suppliers. With inputs from agencies
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia ramps up imports of defence industry components from China, Ukrainian intelligence says
Russia has ramped up imports of equipment from China as tightened sanctions in 2024 have made it harder to obtain Western machine tools. Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) Details: DIU has released data on 37 foreign-made pieces of equipment used by Russia's defence industrial base, including components from Almaz-Antey, a manufacturer of anti-aircraft weapons, and Uralvagonzavod, the country's largest producer of tanks and armoured vehicles. Uralvagonzavod imported Chinese machine tools in 2023-2024. Ukrainian intelligence pointed out that Russia's defence industry continues to rely on foreign equipment, particularly computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Payments for these goods are primarily processed through VTB Bank and its Shanghai branch, with transactions conducted in Chinese yuan. Meanwhile, Chinese machine tools are equipped with German and Japanese CNC systems, including those produced by Siemens, Heidenhain and Fanuc. "Uralvagonzavod and Almaz-Antey also use equipment manufactured by Emco (Austria), Grindex (Serbia), Hermle (Germany), Tos Čelákovice (Czechia), etc. that they purchased before the full-scale invasion," DIU reported. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
