MK-II
variant of Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun has entered into the user trial phase
and DRDO is looking at the Futuristic Main Battle Tank (FMBT) project aimed at
reducing the weight of the battle tanks, said DRDO chief V K Saraswat, who was
in the city to attend the valedictory function of Post Induction Training
School (POINTS) - 17 at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) at
Girinagar in Khadakwasla.
Talking
to the reporters Saraswat said, "The trials of MK-II variant MBT Arjun are
expected to be complete within a year after which we will be in a position to
produce 300 to 400 units for the Army." On being asked about FMBT he said,
"The idea is to reduce the weight of the tank. Developed nations such as
the United States of America and Israel have been working on reducing the
weights of battle tanks. Heavy weights of tanks affect their maneuverability.
We are therefore looking to reduce the weight of FMBT to 50 tonnes each."
Commenting on the Indian Operating System (OS),
Saraswat said that Indian OS is relevant in the time of cyber warfare and the
DRDO has set a time-frame of three years for the project to materialise. About
250 outstanding senior faculty members from important Institutions such as
IITs, IISc, NITs, DIAT and other institutes of national importance along with
scientist faculties from various DRDO labs/establishments and Armed Forces have
delivered customised lectures during this POINTS - 17 programme, a press
release issued by Press Information Bureau said.
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