India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, convenes on December 26, 2025, to approve a major overhaul of four T-90 Bhishma main battle tank regiments, as reported on December 23. This life-extension program targets aging tanks by resetting engines, gun barrels, and mechanical systems to modern standards, extending operational life by up to 20 years while prioritizing cost-effective indigenization over new acquisitions. Key actors include the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers and domestic firms like Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited, building on prior successes such as the 505 Army Base Workshop’s T-90 refurbishments since October 2024. From an Indian strategic lens, this bolsters armored deterrence against China and Pakistan amid border tensions, sustaining 1,000+ T-90s for high-altitude warfare into the 2030s without straining budgets during 2025’s defense reforms push.