The “T-72 Ajeya” is the name given to the T-72 main battle tank used by the Indian Army, which was adapted and modernized based on the Soviet model. The Indian Defense Force began acquiring the T-72M in 1981, and the name “Ajeya” (meaning invincible in Hindi) was given to the locally manufactured and upgraded model. A modernization called the “Combat Improved Ajeya” added new systems such as fire control, thermal imaging, reactive armor (ERA), and fire suppression systems.
Origin: The Ajeya tank is a version of the T-72M developed in the Soviet Union.
Production and procurement: India began manufacturing the tank in 1980 and subsequently acquired batches of the model, which was adapted to meet its needs.
Modernization: India has been developing modernization programs for the Ajeya. An advanced version, the “Combat Improved Ajeya,” includes new fire control systems, reactive armor (ERA), and other improvements.
Firing capability: The 125mm main gun can fire tank shells as well as anti-tank missiles, giving it a significant advantage over other tanks of the time.
