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18/10/22 22:04 PM IST

Russia joins race to supply light battle tanks to Indian Army

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  • Russia will field its Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank for the Indian Army’s upcoming tender for light tanks.
Sprut- SDM1 
  • Sprut-SDM1, equipped with a 125 mm tank gun, is the only light amphibious tank of its class to have firepower equivalent to that of the main battle tank.
  • The amphibious tank is capable of crossing water obstacles and firing a gun while afloat.
  • It can disembark from ships, be transferred by military cargo planes, or can be parachuted with the crew.
  • Its maximum range is 500 km without refueling.
  • It can operate both day and night and at extremely high and low temperatures as well.
  • This tank is equipped with a guided missile system designed to eliminate armored targets, including those equipped with Explosive Reactive Armours (ERA).
  • Sprut-SDM1 provides fire support for forces engaged in combat with heavily armored targets, eliminates enemy strongholds and defenses, conducts battle surveillance, and maintains combat security.
  • The Indian Army is currently looking to equip its light tank with loitering munition, artificial intelligence (AI), tactical surveillance drone integration, and an active protection system to improve situational awareness.
  • The presence of light tanks could significantly improve the combat ability of the Indian Army at the High Altitude Areas because of their high level of maneuverability.
Source- Indian Express

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