Defence Ministry signed contract with BEML for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough for T-90 tanks

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK.
The move comes as a major boost to the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.
The contract was signed at an approximate cost of Rs.557 crore.
The contract has Buy and Make (Indian) categorization with a minimum of 50% indigenous content in making a portion of the contract.
Under this contract, the mine ploughs will be fitted on T-90 Tanks of the Indian Armoured Corps, which will facilitate individual mobility to Tanks while negotiating the minefield.
Mobility of the Tank Fleet will enhance manifold, which in turn would extend the reach of Armoured Formation deep into enemy territory without becoming mine causality.
The induction of 1,512 mine ploughs will be completed by 2027.
The contract will enhance the combat capability of the Indian Army.