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The Indian Army has completed the installation of Thermal Imaging Fire Control Systems (TIFCS) on 96 T-72 tanks after successful firing validation trials. The TIFCS, developed through a collaboration between Bengaluru-based Alpha Design and Israel's Elbit Systems, enhances the T-72's operational relevance in low-visibility conditions.

The contract for these systems was signed in 2023, and the manufacturing took place in India. The system features automatic target tracking and ballistic corrections, improving night-fighting capabilities. Alpha-Elsec, a joint venture, reported an increase in orders for indigenous defence supplies after fulfilling this contract.