Sources explained that each Arjun Mark 1 tank which are in service with the army, weighs about 62 tons, much higher than the required medium class tank. Lt Gen AB Shivane, the army’s DG Mechanised Forces, at the seminar said that contrary to media reports, as the Arjun Mark 1 matures its Mark 2 version will be considered, provided it goes through trials. Meanwhile, there are also other indigenous tank projects for the army. In addition, the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) will be the primary solution to the replacement of the army’s existing infantry combat vehicles. Furthermore, although the army says that it will consider indigenous projects, such as the Arjun Mark-2 tank, insiders explain that these will be dependant on changes and requirements to these platforms. However, this concept of variants although will be effective for specific terrains could lead to design and development issues, besides logistical and maintenance problems. ![]() But it does not want a “one size fits all” solution and instead seeks theatre-wise vehicle platforms.īorn out of this requirement is the Future Ready Combat Vehicle ( FRCV), which will be the base platform for the army’s main battle tank and also for a family of variants, including a light tank. ![]() The fact that mechanised forces are key factors for victory in the battlefield, the army which is on the search for a future tank and an infantry combat vehicle, here today said it wants them to be operable in any front, including along the frontiers with China and Pakistan.
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