PM Modi hands over indigenous Arjun tank designed by DRDO in Chennai to Army

At a function, he also accepted a salute by the state- of-the-art tank, indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment.

Published: 14th February 2021 12:19 PM  |   Last Updated: 14th February 2021 12:21 PM   |  A+A-

Prime minister Narendra modi arrives at Chennai on Sunday. (Photo | EPS/ R.Satish Babu)

By PTI

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over to the Army the home made Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) here.

At a function, he also accepted a salute by the state- of-the-art tank, indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured by DRDO's Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment here.

Fifteen academic institutions, eight labs and several MSMEs were also involved in the project.


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