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Main Battle Tanks
The armoured core of the Indian Army's strike and holding formations.
3 entries catalogued
ArjunMain battle tankIndia2004 — present~141
T-90S BhishmaBhishmaMain battle tankRussia2003 — present~1300
T-72 AjeyaAjeyaMain battle tankSoviet Union1979 — phasing out~2400
| Platform | Role | Origin | In service | Qty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun | Main battle tank | IndiaIndigenous | 2004 — present | ~141 | Active |
| T-90S BhishmaBhishma | Main battle tank | RussiaLicence-built in India | 2003 — present | ~1300 | Active |
| T-72 AjeyaAjeya | Main battle tank | Soviet UnionLicence-built in India | 1979 — phasing out | ~2400 | Phasing Out |