Defence Ministry signs ₹975 crore contracts for DRDO-developed TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth about ₹975 crore with BEML and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) on 21 April 2026 for TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth about ₹975 crore with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Limited on 21 April 2026 for TRAWL assemblies for the Indian Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks. The contracts were signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. Developed by DRDO, the TRAWL assembly improves minefield breaching by creating vehicle-safe lanes through minefields laid with anti-tank mines that have proximity magnetic fuses. The purchase is a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case, meaning the equipment is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured.
Key facts
- Value
- About ₹975 crore
- Vendors
- BEML; Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd
- Equipment
- TRAWL assembly for T-72/T-90 tanks (developed by DRDO)
- Role
- Vehicle-safe lanes through anti-tank minefields (proximity magnetic fuses)
- Category
- Buy (Indian-IDDM)
- Signed
- 21 April 2026, New Delhi, before Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The TRAWL assembly contracted by the Defence Ministry in April 2026 is meant for which tanks?
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Correct answer: B — T-72 and T-90
The ₹975 crore contracts are for TRAWL assemblies for T-72/T-90 tanks.
What is the main purpose of the DRDO-developed TRAWL assembly?
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Correct answer: B — Creating vehicle-safe lanes through anti-tank minefields
The TRAWL assembly enhances minefield breaching by creating vehicle-safe lanes through minefields with anti-tank mines.