New Delhi, June 20: Indian Army which recently
started inducting the advanced T-90 tanks is facing problems
with its night fighting capabilities and the issue has been
taken up by the Chief of the Army Staff General N C Vij with
Russian Army top brass in his ongoing visit to the country.
India, which had signed a deal for acquisition of
310 T-90 tanks, has already equipped two armoured regiments
with these main battle tanks. The tanks delivery schedule was
advanced on New Delhi's request during operation Parakaram,
Army sources said.
The Russian military brass has assured Vij during talks
that it would send a high level delegation to India to look
into and rectify the faults. The tanks are also armed with
missiles which are capable of engaging enemy tanks beyond
visual range.
The Army Chief on his first foreign visit after his take
over, today witnessed a fire power display in which Russian
Army T-90, T-72 tanks, BMP 3 and BMP 2 armoured carriers and
Russian self propelled 155mm artillery guns took part.
Gen Vij also gave a presentation on India's security
concerns at Russia prestigious General Staff Academy.
Bureau Report
