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MoD Signs Rs 975 Crore Contracts for TRAWL Assemblies

21 April 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYMoD Signs Rs 975Crore Contractsfor TRAWLAssemblies21 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India’s Defence Ministry placed a Rs 975 crore order on 21 April 2026 for mine-clearing equipment fitted to main battle tanks.

Key facts

  • Value: about Rs 975 crore.
  • Vendors: BEML and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics (India) Pvt Ltd.
  • Equipment: TRAWL assemblies for T-72 (Ajeya) and T-90 (Bhishma) tanks, developed by DRDO.
  • Witnessed by: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

About the TRAWL system

A TRAWL fitted to a tank lets it create vehicle-safe lanes through minefields, including those with anti-tank mines that have proximity magnetic fuses. The project involves wide participation of MSMEs in manufacturing components, which creates direct and indirect jobs.

Exam angle

  • Remember: TRAWL = mine-breaching kit from DRDO.
  • Tanks involved: T-72 Ajeya and T-90 Bhishma.
  • Know the vendors: BEML and Electro Pneumatics & Hydraulics.
  • Defence contract values and agencies are standard current-affairs questions.

Test yourself

1. TRAWL assemblies, covered by a Rs 975 crore contract, were developed by which organisation?

The assemblies are DRDO-developed.

2. The TRAWL assemblies will be fitted on which pair of Indian Army tanks?

They are for the T-72 (Ajeya) and T-90 (Bhishma) tanks.

3. What capability does the TRAWL give the Indian Army?

It strengthens the Army's minefield-breaching capability.

Sources: AffairsCloud daily current affairs (23 April 2026), BankExamsToday one-liners (23 April)

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 21 April 2026 (13 topics).

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