MoD Signs ₹586 Crore Deal for Tank APUs Under Make-II
Why in the news
The defence ministry placed a large order for auxiliary power units to be fitted on two tank fleets, with a private Indian firm as supplier.
Key facts
- Contract value: ₹586 crore.
- Supplier: Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited (AICPL).
- Quantity: 3,257 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
- Category: Make-II procurement.
Split of units
| Tank | APUs |
|---|---|
| T-90 | 1,657 |
| T-72 | 1,600 |
| Total | 3,257 |
What an APU does
It supplies electricity to critical systems, namely fire-control, firing and gun-stabilisation, while the main engine stays switched off.
Significance
Under Make-II the deal backs indigenous defence manufacturing and private-sector research and development.
Exam angle
- Supplier: AICPL.
- Procurement category: Make-II.
- Tanks covered: T-90 and T-72.
- Function: power when main engine is off.