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High-altitude light tank for Ladakh theatre
Budget
₹7,629 Cr
Timeline
2023–2028
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
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Near induction — watch for contract award
Developed by DRDO and L&T. User trials at high altitude ongoing. Initial order of 59 units expected.
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