By creating a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace the aging fleet of T-72 tanks, India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program is paving a way for the modernization of the Indian Army’s armored forces. The program’s goal is to investigate the possibility of autonomous, unmanned combat vehicles in addition to developing a more sophisticated and powerful tank. These unmanned MBTs are intended to operate autonomously, using direct satellite connections to exchange real-time battlefield data, strong communication networks, and superior firepower capabilities to transform combat operations. Here is a closer examination of the revolutionary technology and vision underlying India’s FRCV program.
