Union Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh Launches ₹450 Crore T-72 Tank Overhauling Project In Jabalpur | VIDEO
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed the bhoomi pujan for an advanced T-72 tank overhauling project in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur on Thursday. The project, being developed at a cost of ₹450 crore, will initially have the capacity to overhaul 150 T-72 tanks annually. The government aims to increase this capacity to 230 tanks per year in the coming years.…
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a ₹450 crore T-72 tank overhauling project in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Thursday. The project, currently capable of servicing 150 T-72 tanks annually, aims to scale up to 230 tanks per year in the future. Singh emphasized the significance of T-72 tanks as a crucial component of the Indian Army's strength, stating they form a formidable barrier along the nation's borders.
He explained that constant refinement is essential due to the challenging operating conditions that affect tank performance over time. Singh further noted that the project symbolizes the growth of manufacturing and defence capabilities in Madhya Pradesh, aligning with Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav's vision of developing the state into a Defence and Aerospace Manufacturing Hub.
The initiative also reflects India's increasing focus on advanced technologies, cyber systems, and artificial intelligence in warfare. The Defence Minister also highlighted India's rising defence expenditure and exports, noting that defense allocation has risen from ₹46,000 crore to nearly ₹1.80 lakh crore, while exports have surged from around ₹1,000 crore in 2014 to over ₹39,000 crore, with a goal of reaching ₹50,000 crore by 2028-29.
Singh praised Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited for its substantial contribution, supplying around 4,400 tanks, and expressed pride in the country's growing role as a trusted defence and technology partner.
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