SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The RGS Division has achieved a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing with the development of six vehicle sets of the Indigenous Track System for the Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun Mk-I. This project, undertaken in collaboration with Indian industry partner M/s Steelcast Ltd., Bhavnagar, Gujarat, is titled “Development of Indigenous Track System for Arjun MBT” and bears the project number CVR-266.
The journey began with M/s Steelcast Ltd. successfully delivering the first vehicle set on February 3, 2023. Following this, the remaining five vehicle sets of tracks were supplied to the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) by March 20, 2024. These vehicle sets are now available at CVRDE for further integration and testing.
As part of the next phase, plans are in place to dispatch four vehicle sets of the Indigenous Track System and one vehicle set of road wheels for the MBT Arjun Mk-I to the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The ACC&S, a premier institution for training and development in armoured warfare, will integrate these components onto the MBT Arjun Mk-I vehicles. Following integration, the upgraded tanks will undergo rigorous trial evaluations at the ACC&S trial site to assess their performance under real-world conditions.
The development of an indigenous track system for the MBT Arjun Mk-I marks a crucial step towards reducing dependency on foreign suppliers for critical defence components. By leveraging the capabilities of Indian industry, this project not only strengthens the nation’s defence infrastructure but also showcases the potential of collaborative efforts between the defence sector and private industry. The successful execution of this project by RGS Division and M/s Steelcast Ltd. paves the way for future advancements in indigenous defence technologies, contributing to India’s broader goal of self-sufficiency in military hardware.
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