The Indian Army has begun the first full overhaul of its Arjun Mk-1 tanks, six years after the fleet was originally due for refurbishment. Two tanks are now being stripped down and rebuilt at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi, with 26 upgrades planned as part of a pilot exercise that will set the procedure for refurbishing the Army’s remaining 124 Arjun Mk-1 tanks.
The overhaul marks the first time the Arjun will undergo a complete rebuild covering its hull and turret. The two pilot tanks will receive upgrades drawn from the newer Mk-1A configuration, while the repair and refurbishment methods developed at Avadi are expected to become the template for the rest of the fleet.
