India to Buy Tl Systems Worth $600 Million

摘要

In April India announced the acquisition of thermal Imaging (Tl) systems for its Russian made T-72 tanks, T-90 tanks and BMP Infantry combat vehicles following clearance by the highest procurement body, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), April 2 to buy the systems at a cost of over $ 600 million. The DAC, which is the highest procurement organization, within the Indian Ministry of Defence headed by the Defence Minister gave clearance to an Indian Army proposal to buy 2000 thermal imaging systems for T-72 tanks, 1200 for T-90 tanks and 1800 for BMP infantry combat vehicles.