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The Indian Army’s procurement of 170 indigenous Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) is delayed until at least 2028 due to the ongoing development of the crucial DATRAN 1500HP engine, which is essential for the ARVs based on the Arjun tank chassis. Currently, the Army uses older BEML ARVs based on the T-72 chassis, which are less versatile for diverse terrains. While there are efforts to encourage local manufacturing, the prolonged timeline raises concerns about possibly resorting to imports or foreign partnerships. This situation underscores the importance of accelerating indigenous defense capabilities to enhance operational readiness and self- reliance in the military sector.
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