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India Inks ₹586 Crore Contract for Indigenous APUs

September 21, 2026

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Key Takeaways

India signs ₹586 crore contract for indigenous APUs.
APUs are for T-72 and T-90 tanks.
Contract aims to reduce dependence on imported sub-systems.
Procurement is under the Make-II framework.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate India's growing focus on indigenising critical defence systems, which could strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The move suggests a shift towards greater self-sufficiency in defence production, which could have significant implications for India's defence industry and its ability to support its military modernisation efforts.

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What Happened

Defence Ministry Boosts Domestic Manufacturing for T-72, T-90 Tanks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹586 crore contract with Accurate Industrial Controls Private Limited for the procurement of indigenous Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian Army’s T-72 and T-90 tanks. The contract aims to provide an alternate source of electrical power for the tanks’ fire control and other systems, reducing dependence on imported critical sub-systems. This development is part of India’s broader push to indigenise key components used in armoured platforms and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, as reported by CNBC TV18.

Source | Originally Published: September 21, 2026

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