T-90 Bhishma Tank

Published on 30 Mar 2025

•  In a significant move towards self-reliance, the Indian Army has rolled out its first overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank, further enhancing its operational readiness.
• The T-90 Bhishma, the Army’s main battle tank since 2003, is known for its firepower, speed, and protection.
• The T-90 tanks have been built under licence from Russia at the Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) at Avadi near Chennai.
• Its compact size enables it to manoeuvre quickly through forests, mountains, and marshy terrain at a speed of up to 60 kilometres per hour.

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T-90 National security architecture Indian Army Defense Indigenization