Indian Ministry of Defence Secures ₹975 Crore Deal to Enhance Army Mine-Clearing Operations
MoD signs ₹975 crore deal to boost Army's mine-clearing capability
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The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹975 crore with Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd to procure trawl assembly systems for T-72 and T-90 tanks. This initiative aims to improve the Army's mine-clearing capabilities and operational effectiveness.
- 01Contracts worth ₹975 crore signed for mine-clearing systems.
- 02Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd are the selected firms.
- 03The systems will enhance the Indian Army's ability to breach minefields.
- 04EPHL will receive ₹385 crore for 70 sets of trawl assemblies.
- 05The procurement supports India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defense.
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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.
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This procurement will enhance the safety and operational efficiency of Indian Army units, potentially reducing casualties and improving mission success rates in mine-affected areas.
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