India Wants to 'Scrap' Its Russian-Designed T-72 Tanks

Summary and Key Points: India has launched its Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program to replace its aging fleet of Soviet-era T-72 main battle tanks (MBTs).

-The Ministry of Defence has granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), initiating a decade-long development process.

-Under the Make-I procedure, the government will fund up to 70% of the project, with the remaining costs covered by selected firms.

-India plans to procure 1,700 next-generation MBTs by 2030, featuring modern mobility...