Industry Defence Website ofb.gov.in Founded Ordnance Factories Board | Area served Defence Headquarters Chennai Type of business Government | |
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Products Arjun MBT, T-90, T-72, Vijayanta tanks | ||
Avadi armoured vehicles ammunition depot of india
The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) is located at Avadi in Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
HVF was set up in 1961 by the Ordnance Factories Board, Government of India to manufacture heavy battlefield equipment, including Vijayantas and T-72 tanks. Currently, HVF manufactures India's main battle tank Arjun and the T-90s. The Engine Factory of HVF functions separately from HVF.
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