T-72 Overhaul
Indian Army › Procurement
Life-extension and readiness overhaul program for legacy T-72 armoured fleet
Budget
AoN accorded (amount not publicly split)
Timeline
2026–2033
Sector
Indian Army
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
CURRENTAcceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
RFP
RFP
ToC
ToC
CNC
CNC
Contract
Contract
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
Procurement stalled at early stage
DAC AoN package (Feb 2026) includes overhaul of T-72 platforms. Track as early-stage sustainment-modernisation pipeline.
RECENT INTELLIGENCE
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 0/7
AoN Cleared
Estimated Budget
AoN accorded (amount not publicly split)
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2033
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Army
60% Indigenous
T-72 Tank Platform Overhaul is currently at Stage 0 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (AoN Cleared). Life-extension and readiness overhaul program for legacy T-72 armoured fleet
The allocated budget outlay for T-72 Overhaul is estimated at AoN accorded (amount not publicly split).
The program schedule indicates 2026–2033.
T-72 Overhaul is developed in coordination with vendors: Indian Army, Army Base Workshops, Indian industry.
T-72 Overhaul targets an indigenous content of 60%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
Indian Army · Army Base Workshops · Indian industry
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