The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a significant contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport (RoE) worth $248 million to procure new 1000 horsepower (HP) engines for the Indian Army’s fleet of T-72 tanks. This deal includes the supply of engines in various conditions—fully assembled, semi-knocked down, and completely knocked down—ensuring that India’s defence capabilities are enhanced while also promoting the domestic manufacturing of these engines. T-72 tanks, which have been the backbone of India’s armoured forces for decades, are currently equipped with 780 HP engines. With the new 1000 HP engines, the T-72 fleet will see a significant upgrade in mobility, providing enhanced operational capability in diverse combat scenarios. Is India a neutral country when it comes to Russia-USA relationship ?

