The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has finalized contracts totaling ₹975 crore with two domestic firms, Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd, to enhance the mine-clearing capabilities of the Indian Army. These contracts focus on procuring trawl assembly systems specifically designed for T-72 and T-90 tanks. The TRAWL Assembly, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is crucial for improving the Army's ability to breach minefields, particularly those laden with anti-tank mines equipped with proximity magnetic fuses. This specialized equipment will allow the Armoured Corps to create safe lanes through minefields, thereby increasing operational effectiveness. Of the total contract value, EPHL will receive ₹385 crore for 70 sets of trawl assemblies. The procurement falls under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously designed, developed and manufactured) category, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative aimed at promoting self-reliance in defense manufacturing.