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Because BMP-2 despite it's vintage is an extremely reliable machine. We also have Licensed the BMP 2 platform- Sarath, so we can pretty much do whatever we want to do with the platform, right from putting the 105 mm SB gun/ to the garuda platform, to Pechoras, Akash, NBC, Medivac, RCL Guns, Large Mortar, what ever we please to do with it. Next OFB has been working with this platform for a long time so we have the capability to build the required adapters application end changes. Due to an extensive inventory- it provides us ease of logistics for maintaining spares, consumables, training of technicians and field repair crew is simplified.
The advantages of maintaining a BMP-2 outweighs what BMP-3 brings to the table.
Pardon my Ignorance
T-72 chasis could be converted to IFV, Invest on LAH, Rudra rather than on tank for modern war.
BMP-2 is pretty old design, have vunrability even against rocket launcher from front and lower from mines. Only thing I found it useful is the platform for Akash, and Medic unit. Even for Akash wheeled platfor from Ashok Leyland is there.
Arjun-2 is available, but I will prefer Aerial Armour rather than wheeled.