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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over to the Indian Army the Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A), which is indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment.
Fifteen academic institutions, eight labs, and several micro, small and medium enterprises also helped in making of the tank, which has 71 new features.
“The tank made in Tamil Nadu will be used to protect northern borders. This is another testimony of the Atmanirbhar Bharat, going in full force in the defence sector showcasing Bharat Ekta Darshan,” the PM said.
Orders for 118 tanks worth
