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Mains Paper 3: Science & Technology | indigenization of technology & developing new technology
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important:
Prelims level: FICV, FRCV, T-72, Arjun tank
Mains level: Military modernization and Make in India
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Two new combat vehicles to be built
- The Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) and Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programmes are going to be the biggest game changers for the Indian Army as well as defense industry
What are FICV and FRCV?
- The FICV is an ambitious effort to indigenously design and manufacture a futuristic infantry vehicle by the private industry by roping in foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers
- FRCV is a tender for the procurement of futuristic tanks through the Strategic Partnership model
- FRCV would replace the Russian T-72 tanks presently in service
Arjun tanks to continue
- FRCV programme would not “scuttle” the indigenous Arjun tanks as the service had already inducted the Arjun Mk-1 tanks
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