· The indigenous Arjun tank project began in 1974, and was originally aimed to replace Russian T54 tanks, which have been retired, and more than 1,600 Russian T72 tanks still in operation Email · The Army plans to induct new FRCVs under a 10year timeline to replace its fleet of Russian T72 main battle tanks According to the MoD official, the program is expected to assure work orders forThe upgraded battle tank T72M4 CZ is an armoured, tracked vehicle with high manoeuverability and heavyterrain passability The original Russiandesigned tank T72 of the 2nd generation has been completely modernised to the level of its 3rd generation variants In addition to other major improvements of the tank, the 3man crew is now better protected against enemy fire, the
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