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The agreement is for the procurement of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian Army's T-72 and T-90 tanks. APUs supply electrical power to a tank's critical components, offering an alternative to the main engine. This procurement is intended to enhance the operational capabilities and reliability of the Army's mechanised formations."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The contract was signed under the Make-II category, which supports industry-led research and development. The Ministry of Defence stated that the deal represents a step towards the indigenisation of critical sub-systems used in armoured platforms. The APUs will help improve the reliability and operational readiness of these tanks."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on contract details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Economic Times and Times of India reported the contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. 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