Six years after the Arjun tank fleet was first due for overhaul, the Army has finally initiated the process, beginning with two MK-1 tanks at the Heavy Vehicles Factory in Avadi near Chennai, New Indian Express reported.These tanks will be stripped down and rebuilt, marking the first full overhaul since the platform’s induction in 2004.The pilot project will see the two tanks fitted with 26
Army Finally Begins Arjun Tank Overhaul After Six-Year Delay
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