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It is a third-generation main battle tank. Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) initiated this project in 1972. The Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment(CVRDE) is its lead laboratory in this project.
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However, The Indian Ordnance Factory’s production facility in Avadi, Tamil Nadu began its mass production only in 1996.
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Objective: This state-of-the-art tank created to provide the Indian army with superior firepower, high mobility, and excellent protection.
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Named after: The tank is named after Arjun, the archer prince. He is one of the main protagonists of the Indian epic Mahabharata.