Defence Ministry Signs Contract Worth Rs 586 Crore to Procure Auxiliary Power Units for T-72, T-90 Tanks
The deal aims to boost Army tank readiness and indigenise critical sub-systems under the Make-II model, officials said.
- On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Defence Ministry signed a Rs 586 crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units for Indian Army T-72 and T-90 tanks, witnessed by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.
- Under the Make-II initiative, the ministry is indigenising critical sub-systems for armoured platforms through industry-led research and development, demonstrating effectiveness in translating innovation into production.
- APUs provide alternative power for tank ancillaries including fire control systems, firing circuits, and gun stabilisation mechanisms essential for maintaining mechanised formation readiness.
- The induction of these indigenously developed APUs will strengthen the operational readiness, reliability, and sustainability of the Indian Army's mechanised formations.
- Aligned with the government's Viksit Bharat vision, the contract marks a milestone toward achieving Aatmanirbharta in Defence while the Defence Ministry recently cleared Rs 1.10 lakh crore in additional acquisition proposals.
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The Ministry of Defence on Monday signed a contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for T-72 and T-90 Tanks at a cost of Rs 586 crore.
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.abplive.com/search?s=modi-government" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of India</a> on Monday (September 21, 2026) signed a contract with a private sector company to enhance the firepower of the Indian Army's T-72 (Ajeya) and T-90 (Bhishma) tanks. The ministry will procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) to enhance the power of the Ajeya and Bhishma t…
India signs Rs 586 crore deal to strengthen army tanks with indigenous power units
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586 crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units for the Indian Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks. The deal is aimed at improving tank system reliability and supports the push for indigenous defence production.
The Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth ₹586 crore to purchase auxiliary power units for T-72 and T-90 tanks. Indigenous APUs will strengthen the military's preparedness.
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Times of IndiaDefence Ministry signs contract worth Rs 586 crore to procure auxiliary power units for T-72, T-90 Tanks
The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 586-crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited to procure Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian Armys T-72 and T-90 tanks. The agreement was signed in New Delhi on September 21, 2026, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
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