Eye on China, Pakistan: India plans major battlefield upgrade for ageing T-72 tanks
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India is undertaking a major upgrade of its ageing T-72 tanks under Project Rhino, enhancing engines and fire-control systems to extend their service life beyond 2030. The Indian Army also inducted its 1,000th T-90 tank, strengthening its armored capabilities amidst regional security concerns.
India's T-72 tanks, once cutting-edge, are undergoing a significant upgrade under Project Rhino, receiving new engines and advanced fire-control systems. This modernization aims to extend their service life beyond 2030. Meanwhile, the Indian Army has inducted its 1,000th T-90 tank, a successor based on the T-72 platform, bolstering its armored capabilities.