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FYI,
Armored warfare
Bogged down with vintage Russian T-72s and BMP-1 and 2 combat vehicles, the Indian Army is desperate for modernization. Armored warfare against Pakistan has always been a key factor of India’s military doctrine. “Plans were drawn up to have at least 1,000 of the oldest T-72s and 1,000 of the BMPs upgraded,” a former Army Chief said. This meant adding night vision capabilities, a new fire control system and better engines. While the Israelis came up with an offer, “we needed the Russians, who were the original manufacturers.”
But like the other projects, this is also waiting for budgetary clearances.