The DAC accorded approval for progressing design and development of Individual Under Water Breathing Apparatus (IUWBA) for T-90 Tanks

Developed by Defence Bio-Engineering and Electro-Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) of DRDO, the IUWBA is used by the tank crew as a safety gear and is required for emergency escape when negotiating water obstacles while deep fording. The DAC also accorded approval for Design and Development of Test Equipment for Guided Weapons System of T-90 Tank. The equipment is being developed by DRDO and will give an indigenous solution to the Test Equipment used for checking the Guided Weapon System of Tank T-90. The equipment earlier procured from foreign OEMs has been developed indigenously and is in pursuit of the Government’s 'Make in India' initiative.

The DAC also accorded approval for design and development of test equipment for guided weapons system of T-90 tank which have so far been imported. The equipment is being developed by DRDO and will give an indigenous solution to the test equipment used for checking the guided weapon systems of T-90 tanks, the statement added.

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