With the main battle tank proving pivotal in the modern-day battlefield, the Indian Army is looking to procure a new generation ‘Future Tank’ under the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) project in a phased manner, with expected induction by 2030, according to official sources. An earlier ambitious attempt failed to take off and official sources said the domestic industry is now ready to take the project forward quickly.
The Mechanised Infantry too in addition to upgrading the large inventory of Russian BMP-II armoured personnel carriers in service is gearing up to procure a new vehicle under the Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) project.
“The Army is taking time to define the case and the requirements of the new tank. If all goes well, the prototype should be ready by 2030,” an official source said.
