The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reportedly granted approval for the purchase of 156 BMP-2 ‘Sarath’ infantry combat vehicles (ICVs).
The additional vehicles for the Indian Army are being procured for around Rs11.25bn ($148m).
State-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) will be responsible for the delivery of the licence-built amphibious vehicles.
Production of the ICVs will be undertaken by Ordnance Factory Project Medak (OFPM) in southern India. Work will start once the order is placed by the MoD.
Indian; Army to receive 156 BMP-2 combat vehicles from OFB