russia announces production of armor-piercing tank munitions in India
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Rosoboronexport, part of Rostec, announced the production of 3VBM17 “Mango” rounds with an armor-piercing subcaliber projectile in India. The project is being implemented under the “Make In India” program.
These munitions are designed to destroy armored vehicles with combined armor protection. The 125 mm “Mango” shot is intended for firing from the T-72 and T-90 tanks.
“The operation of Rosoboronexport in India is a vivid example of a comprehensive industrial partnership, within the framework of which joint projects have been developed for all types of armed forces with a degree of cooperation between enterprises of the two countries that is unique for the world market,” the head of Rostec, a state-owned defense conglomerate, Sergey Chemezov said.
