DRDO Shows FICV Armoured Platforms for Indian Army
Why in the news
DRDO presented new armoured vehicles for the Army that form part of the plan to retire the ageing BMP-2K Sarath infantry combat vehicles.
Key facts
- Event: DRDO revealed tracked and wheeled armoured platforms in April 2026 for the Indian Army.
- Programme: FICV, set to replace BMP-2K Sarath IFVs.
- Developer: VRDE.
- Indigenous content: 65% now, aim of 90%.
- Makers: Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, supported by MSMEs.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Customer | Indian Army |
| Programme | FICV |
| Platform to be replaced | BMP-2K Sarath IFV |
| Design agency | VRDE |
| Industry partners | Tata Advanced Systems, Bharat Forge, MSMEs |
| Indigenous content | 65% (target 90%) |
Significance
The high local content and role for private firms and MSMEs point to stronger defence self-reliance.
Exam angle
- Programme acronym: FICV.
- Vehicle being replaced: BMP-2K Sarath.
- Indigenous content: 65%, target 90%.