Pune-based company awarded ₹586 crore contract for Auxiliary Power Units
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract valued at ₹586 crore to a Pune-based company for the procurement of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). These APUs are designed to provide alternate electric power for various systems in T-72 and T-90 tanks when the main engine is switched off. The units operate at 10 to 12 kilowatts and are rated for temperatures between -50°C and 45°C.
Why it matters
The contract supports the indigenisation of critical sub-systems for armoured platforms, demonstrating the translation of indigenous innovation into production. The Ministry of Defence stated that this procurement strengthens the operational readiness and reliability of the Indian Army’s mechanised formations.
Who's involved
- PuneLocation of the company awarded the contract by the Ministry of Defence
- Indian ArmyThe user of the technology procured under the contract