Why in the News?
- The Ministry of Defence India signed contracts worth ₹975 crore for procurement of TRAWL systems for tanks.
What is the TRAWL System
- A minefield breaching equipment fitted on tanks
- Used to:
- Detect and neutralize landmines
- Create safe lanes for troop and vehicle movement
Key Features
- Mounted on: T-72 and T-90 tanks
- Clears:
- Anti-tank mines
- Mines with proximity magnetic fuses
- Enables: Vehicle-safe lanes in combat zones
Developed By
- Defence Research and Development Organisation
Procurement Details
- Contracts signed with:
- Bharat Earth Movers Limited
- Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics India Pvt Ltd
- Category: Buy (Indian – Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)
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