India has not yet decided whether to entrust the modernization of T-72 tanks to Russia. According to the IDRW portal, New Delhi would prefer to carry out the work independently, using its own facilities.
Author Raunak Kunde noted that India seeks to maintain control over the process, rather than outsourcing it to foreign enterprises. According to him, the infrastructure in Avadi meets the requirements for internal integration, modernization, and overhaul of combat vehicles.
Any large-scale program will require decision-making by the Government of India and defense agencies before a contract or formal agreement for modernization can be concluded.
Earlier, Uralvagonzavod CEO Alexander Potapov made it clear that the concern is ready to support India in modernizing combat vehicles. However, he noted that due to localization, Russia itself is raising competitors in the global arms market.
According to open sources, the Indian army has about 2,400 T-72M1 Ajeya tanks in service. These vehicles form the backbone of the country's armored units.