BMEL to supply 1,512 mine ploughs
The Acquisition Wing of Ministry of #Defence (MoD), has signed a contract worth Rs.577 crore with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (#BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK.
The contract has ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ categorisation with a minimum of 50% indigenous content in make portion of the contract.
These mine ploughs will be fitted on T-90 Tanks of Indian Armoured Corps which will facilitate individual mobility to Tanks while negotiating a minefield.
Mobility of Tank Fleet will enhance manifold, which in turn would extend the reach of Armoured Formation deep into enemy territory without becoming mine causality, said the Defence Ministry on 20 July 2020.
With the induction of these 1,512 mine ploughs, planned to be completed by 2027, the combat capability of the Army will be further enhanced, it said. #BEML #MoD #Acquisition #Army #tanks #mines #plough #MakeinIndia /fiinews.com
