The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth ₹975 crore for the procurement of TRAWL assemblies for T-72 and T-90 tanks, marking a significant step toward strengthening the Indian Army’s minefield breaching and armoured warfare capabilities.
The agreements were signed with Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Private Limited in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. The procurement aims to enhance the operational readiness of India’s armoured units, particularly in scenarios involving heavily mined battlefield zones.
The TRAWL system, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is a specialised mine plough assembly designed to enable battle tanks to safely traverse minefields. It is equipped to deal with modern threats, including advanced anti-tank mines and proximity-based magnetic fuses, thereby improving survivability and mobility during combat operations.
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The contract falls under the ‘Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)’ category, reflecting the government’s continued push for defence indigenisation under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Officials said the project is expected to improve self-reliance in critical defence technologies while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers.
In addition to its strategic importance, the procurement is also expected to generate employment opportunities within the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem. It will further strengthen the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by increasing participation in the production of key components. Defence officials noted that the induction of the TRAWL assemblies will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s capability to conduct swift armoured manoeuvres in hostile terrain, ensuring greater battlefield flexibility and operational advantage in future conflicts.
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