New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Indian Army on Friday signed a contract worth Rs 223.95 Crores with Axiscades Aerospace and Technologies Private Limited for the procurement of 212 state-of-the-art 50-ton tank Transporter Trailers in a significant step towards enhancing its operational mobility and supporting the 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat' initiative.

The contract was signed today under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, reinforcing the commitment to indigenisation in defence manufacturing.

These next-generation trailers come equipped with hydraulic/pneumatic loading ramps and steerable and liftable axles, enabling swift and efficient transportation of tanks and other Armoured (A) vehicles across diverse and challenging terrain.

The advanced mobility s...