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Next-gen tank to replace T-72 Ajeya (1770 units)
Budget
₹50,000 Cr
Timeline
2025–2040
Sector
Indian Army
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
CURRENTRequest for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
CNC
CNC
Contract
Contract
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Strategic priority designation
RFI issued; DRDO evaluating hybrid propulsion. Contenders include Hyundai Rotem and KNDS.
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CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Hyundai Rotem · KNDS · DRDO
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