(a) whether the fleet of T-72 tanks is fully operational in the Army;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the tanks have been equipped with the night fighting capabilities and the latest thermal imaging system; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) to (d): The T-72 Tank fleet is fully operational in the Indian Army. Out of the total holding of the tanks, a part of it is already equipped with high end technology night vision device. Further, the process of upgrading the night fighting capabilities with the state-of-the-art thermal imaging is an ongoing process.