Defence Ministry signs $248 million deal with Rosoboronexport for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks
The Ministry of Defence signed a $248 million contract with Russia's Rosoboronexport on 7 March 2025 for 1,000 HP engines for the Army's T-72 tanks, with transfer of technology to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited's Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth $248 million with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russia, on 7 March 2025 for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks, in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions. The deal includes transfer of technology from RoE to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Heavy Vehicle Factory), Avadi, Chennai, for integration and licensed production. The T-72, the mainstay of the Army's tank fleet, is now fitted with a 780 HP engine; the new engine will improve battlefield mobility and offensive capability.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 March 2025
- Value
- $248 million
- Supplier
- Rosoboronexport, Russia
- Engine
- 1,000 HP, replacing 780 HP
- ToT
- AVNL Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi, Chennai
Practice MCQs 3 questions
With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a $248 million contract for T-72 tank engines on 7 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rosoboronexport
The contract was signed with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russia, for 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks.
The T-72 tanks of the Indian Army, which will get 1,000 HP engines under the March 2025 deal, are currently fitted with engines of what power?
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Correct answer: B — 780 HP
The T-72 fleet is at present fitted with a 780 HP engine; the 1,000 HP engine will improve mobility and offensive capability.
Under the March 2025 T-72 engine deal, technology will be transferred to which Indian facility for licensed production?
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Correct answer: B — Heavy Vehicle Factory, Avadi
Rosoboronexport will transfer technology to Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Heavy Vehicle Factory), Avadi, Chennai.