INDIAN ARMY TO GET MADE IN INDIA ARMOUR-PIERCING TANK AMMUNITION

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on September 13 approved indigenous production of armour-piercing tank ammunition and automated mine-laying equipment while giving the go-ahead for military procurements worth ₹ 2,000 crore. Maintaining focus on the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the DAC accorded approval for indigenous development and production of the main gun 125mm Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding-Sabot (APFSDS) ammunition for T-72/T-90 tanks by the Indian Industry. The DAC also approved procurement of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-developed and industry-manufactured Mechanical Mine Layer (Self Propelled) to improve automated mine-laying capability with the Indian Army.