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In a strategic move to enhance force protection and bolster its armoured capabilities, the Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of mock-ups for its T-90 S/SK main battle tanks. Released under the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the RFI invites Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private Indian vendors to develop these decoy systems, marking a proactive response to evolving battlefield threats, particularly from drones.
The RFI, aimed at identifying capable vendors, outlines the critical role of these mock-ups in preserving the operational integrity of the T-90 S/SK fleet. Advancements in surveillance, detection, and targeting technologies have rendered modern battlefields increasingly transparent, with drones emerging as a significant threat to armoured units. The mock-ups are designed to deceive enemy sensors and drones by replicating the acoustic, thermal, and dimensional signatures of in-service T-90 tanks, thereby diverting attacks away from actual assets.
The specifications for the mock-ups are rigorous, reflecting the Indian Army’s need for robust and realistic decoys. The structures must mirror the exact dimensions of the T-90 S/SK, including height, width, ground clearance, armour slopes, and external fittings such as Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA), smoke grenade dispensers, radio antennae, wind sensors, external fuel tanks, recovery logs, and even a dummy anti-aircraft machine gun (AAMG). Additionally, the mock-ups must generate acoustic and thermal signatures akin to operational tanks, ensuring they convincingly mimic the real thing to enemy detection systems.
Designed for deployment across the diverse terrains and environmental conditions of the Indian subcontinent, the mock-ups must withstand extreme weather, from scorching deserts to high-altitude regions. Their field-deployable nature ensures they can be tactically positioned to protect tank formations, enhancing survivability in contested environments.
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