Jaipur (NVI): India’s Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun now has a hub in Jaisalmer, providing boost to the operational availability of the indigenous weapon system.
‘Arjun Hub’ will provide a platform for speedy and focussed repairs of the tank. It will integrate the users, defence public sector undertakings, research and development agencies and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) towards providing timely repair of complex system of the tank.
Inauguration of the hub in Jaisalmer Military Station marks a significant step towards Indian Army’s effort to develop an all-encompassing and inclusive ecosystem to provide impetus to Public-Private-Partnership towards enhancing operational availability of the Main Battle Tank Arjun.
Hindustan Vehicles Factory has been nominated as the lead agency by Ministry Of Defence (MoD) in carrying out the repairs of the vital points of the Main Battle Tank.
In February last year, the Army had accepted an upgraded version of the Arjun tank, having better firing and mobility. The month-long validation trials were held in Rajasthan.
The improved version of the battle tank was designated as Arjun MK1-A MBTs. The new version reportedly has a total of 14 new upgrades over the existing version.
