Ministry of Defence signs $248 mn deal with Rosoboronexport for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army

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Category : Defense Published on: March 11 2025

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The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth 248 million USD (approximately 21.56 billion INR) for the purchase of 1,000 HP engines for T-72 tanks with the Russian company Rosoboronexport (ROE), which includes technology transfer (ToT).
Equipping the T-72 tanks with 1,000 HP engines will enhance the battlefield mobility and offensive capability of the Indian Army, which currently uses a 780 HP engine.
These engines will be fully completed, fully ready, and semi-ready.

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Ministry of Defence signs $248 mn deal with Rosoboronexport for procurement of engines for T-72 Tanks for Indian Army