It's according to Alexander Blagonravov, the chief engeneer of KurganMashZavod - KMZ co. (the BMP-3 manufacturer) from the interview with him (sorry, Russian only ) http://www.ug.ru/03.09/pv11.htm He is also the chief designer of both BMP-2 and BMP-3. If you want, I can to seek the video with him, I have prob. Also if you want to know more about this exclusive machine, I can offer for you the big article about the history of BMP-3 tests in UAE (it is also in Russian but I hope you can understend the main with google translation help: http://armor.kiev.ua/Tanks/Modern/BMP3/bmp3_6.php
Indian Army News and Discussion
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In addition you can found its data in english on the according page of RosOboronExport catalog as well: http://www.roe.ru
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hey guys,indian army chief has just released an anti terrorism doctrine which will be the guiding light for the indian army in carrying out its counter insurgency operations.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/indexn12.asp?main_variable=NATION&file_name=nt1.txt&counter_img=1
Gen JJ Singh to release first-of-its-kind document prepared by ARTRAC on Army Day
Acknowledging that it may have to operate in an environment of sub-conventional warfare more frequently and for longer periods, the Indian Army has formulated the country's first ever anti-terrorism doctrine.
The doctrine containing guidelines to be practiced by the operational commanders is likely to be unveiled by Army Chief General JJ Singh on the Army Day on January 15. The comprehensive document prepared by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) and titled Sub-Conventional Warfare Doctrine covers the entire gamut of counter-terrorist and insurgency operations.
General JJ Singh had initiated the preparation of the doctrine when he was heading the ARTRAC. The rationale for a doctrine was that the Indian Army's commitment in anti-terrorist and insurgency operations will continue in near future and assume primary importance over conventional war in the times to come, sources said here on Wednesday.
The specialists at ARTRAC culled out lessons learnt during the last four decades of anti-terrorist and anti-insurgency operations in the North-Eastern States and Jammu and Kashmir and included them in the document. The doctrine would help the operational commanders to redefine strategies and tactics in conflict zones, they said.
The challenge of terrorism in strategic terms, in fact, formed a major component of the overarching army doctrine released two years ago, and the joint war doctrine of the three services released last year.
While these two documents stressed the need for synergy amongst the various actors, the anti-terrorist doctrine exhaustively deals with sub-conventional warfare and the need for changing the mindset and requisite training and flexibility in responses to face the threat, sources said.
Elaborating upon some of the salient features of the doctrine, sources said it includes insurgency and terrorism besides the scourge sprouting up against the nuclear backdrop.
Given this realistic scenario, the doctrine stresses the need for rapid modernisation of the infantry which primarily deals with the challenge, they said adding the Army has already spent more than Rs 6,000 crores for this purpose in the last four years.
According top priority to human rights during operating in hostile conditions, the doctrine stresses the need for specialised training to the troops on this crucial aspect.
The paper says a just and fair army will go a long way in dispelling fears from the mind of the local population and help in getting real time intelligence from them about the militants, thereby avoiding collateral damage.
The Government has already agreed in principle to grant more funds for the modernisation of the future infantry soldier and the army hopes to achieve this objective by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan.
The future soldier will be able to perform individually, a variety of tasks, with the help of information technology and satellite based communication besides more lethal firepower and protective gear.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/indexn12.asp?main_variable=NATION&file_name=nt1.txt&counter_img=1
Gen JJ Singh to release first-of-its-kind document prepared by ARTRAC on Army Day
Acknowledging that it may have to operate in an environment of sub-conventional warfare more frequently and for longer periods, the Indian Army has formulated the country's first ever anti-terrorism doctrine.
The doctrine containing guidelines to be practiced by the operational commanders is likely to be unveiled by Army Chief General JJ Singh on the Army Day on January 15. The comprehensive document prepared by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) and titled Sub-Conventional Warfare Doctrine covers the entire gamut of counter-terrorist and insurgency operations.
General JJ Singh had initiated the preparation of the doctrine when he was heading the ARTRAC. The rationale for a doctrine was that the Indian Army's commitment in anti-terrorist and insurgency operations will continue in near future and assume primary importance over conventional war in the times to come, sources said here on Wednesday.
The specialists at ARTRAC culled out lessons learnt during the last four decades of anti-terrorist and anti-insurgency operations in the North-Eastern States and Jammu and Kashmir and included them in the document. The doctrine would help the operational commanders to redefine strategies and tactics in conflict zones, they said.
The challenge of terrorism in strategic terms, in fact, formed a major component of the overarching army doctrine released two years ago, and the joint war doctrine of the three services released last year.
While these two documents stressed the need for synergy amongst the various actors, the anti-terrorist doctrine exhaustively deals with sub-conventional warfare and the need for changing the mindset and requisite training and flexibility in responses to face the threat, sources said.
Elaborating upon some of the salient features of the doctrine, sources said it includes insurgency and terrorism besides the scourge sprouting up against the nuclear backdrop.
Given this realistic scenario, the doctrine stresses the need for rapid modernisation of the infantry which primarily deals with the challenge, they said adding the Army has already spent more than Rs 6,000 crores for this purpose in the last four years.
According top priority to human rights during operating in hostile conditions, the doctrine stresses the need for specialised training to the troops on this crucial aspect.
The paper says a just and fair army will go a long way in dispelling fears from the mind of the local population and help in getting real time intelligence from them about the militants, thereby avoiding collateral damage.
The Government has already agreed in principle to grant more funds for the modernisation of the future infantry soldier and the army hopes to achieve this objective by the end of the 12th Five Year Plan.
The future soldier will be able to perform individually, a variety of tasks, with the help of information technology and satellite based communication besides more lethal firepower and protective gear.
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hey guys ,check out this link and article,it contains an image and details of a hand held laser guns developed by drdo for the indian army for potential use in counter insurgency operations.
here is the link:
http://www.drdo.org/pub/nl/oct06/oct-nov06.pdf
here is the link:
http://www.drdo.org/pub/nl/oct06/oct-nov06.pdf
FutureTank
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Its a dazzler not a gun. Guns can't fire lasers
FutureTank
Banned Member
Thank you for that. I have seen the Suvorov article before. Russian is no problem for me. The other article comes from Defence Review (English translation of the Russian), but how it got onto a teaching site is anyone's guess
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- #407
hey guys,great news,20 additional battalions(about 20000 troops) are to be raised to supplement about 25 existing battalions of the indo-tibetan border police.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=8020
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday approved a Home Ministry proposal to nearly double the strength of the Indian Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to reduce stress and high-altitude related problems among its personnel. With the addition of 20 new battalions to the existing 25, ITBP soldiers would be able to spend at least half of their career in low-altitude postings. At present, jawans spend up to two-thirds of their working lives at high-latitude postings, which is not considered desirable by medical experts.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=8020
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday approved a Home Ministry proposal to nearly double the strength of the Indian Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to reduce stress and high-altitude related problems among its personnel. With the addition of 20 new battalions to the existing 25, ITBP soldiers would be able to spend at least half of their career in low-altitude postings. At present, jawans spend up to two-thirds of their working lives at high-latitude postings, which is not considered desirable by medical experts.
Jeepers - at what troop strength level does India envision itself to be at,
FutureTank
Banned Member
What's great about it?
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what's great is that it will provide respite to the existing troops who spend most of their carear at high altitudes,thus reducing stress and fatigue,it will also result in more effective manning of the indo-nepal and indo-bhutan as well as sino-indian borders.
it will reduce preasure on the border security force who can now concentrate all their energies towards guarding the indo-pakistan ,indo-bangladesh borders and the indo-myanmar borders.
it will increase the strength of the indian auxillary forces(paramillitary forces),thus strengthening the internal defence of the nation in the events of a conflict,thus enabling the indian army to concentrate on the external threats(take a more agressive posture,leaving the defensive posture to the paramillitary forces).
it will provide employment to another 20000 youth.
I think you've put forward a pretty good case aaaditya. It convinces me that this is good news for India and its military personnel.
Cheers
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- #412
hey guys,great news ,indian army is to have tech savvy soldiers under its sathi programme.
here check out this link and article:
http://ia.rediff.com/news/2007/jan/18jk2.htm
With soldiers being trained to handle computers under a campaign called "Saathi", the army will soon have technology-driven troopers, a senior commander Thursday. Computers will make Indian Army jawans technology-driven in future network-centric warfare," Daljeet Singh, general officer commanding-in-chief, Western Command, told reporters after an investiture ceremony in Jammu.
Terming technology as a future need, Singh said the Indo-Pak border has been equipped with sensors and thermal imaging objects to defeat the designs of infiltrators. Regarding the setting up of 9 Corps, which was carved out from the 16 Corps based at Nagrota here, he said this was done to focus on the needs of future warfare.
"The 16 Corps was a big unit with large area and there was a need for creating another corps to look after the plains area falling ahead of Jammu towards Punjab," he said, adding demarcation has been done and Jammu area, which is part of 9 Corps now, comes under the Western Command. Singh said the security situation along the Indo-Pak border is well under control.
here check out this link and article:
http://ia.rediff.com/news/2007/jan/18jk2.htm
With soldiers being trained to handle computers under a campaign called "Saathi", the army will soon have technology-driven troopers, a senior commander Thursday. Computers will make Indian Army jawans technology-driven in future network-centric warfare," Daljeet Singh, general officer commanding-in-chief, Western Command, told reporters after an investiture ceremony in Jammu.
Terming technology as a future need, Singh said the Indo-Pak border has been equipped with sensors and thermal imaging objects to defeat the designs of infiltrators. Regarding the setting up of 9 Corps, which was carved out from the 16 Corps based at Nagrota here, he said this was done to focus on the needs of future warfare.
"The 16 Corps was a big unit with large area and there was a need for creating another corps to look after the plains area falling ahead of Jammu towards Punjab," he said, adding demarcation has been done and Jammu area, which is part of 9 Corps now, comes under the Western Command. Singh said the security situation along the Indo-Pak border is well under control.
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- #413
hey guys,it seems that putin would be offering a host of goodies to the indian armed forces for their republic day celebrations.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=73&id=444781
India, Russia to ink major defence pacts during Putin's visit
NEW DELHI, JAN 19 (PTI)
India and Russia are likely to sign a number of major agreements on defence cooperation, including the purchase of advanced version of T-90 tanks and more stealth frigates and Sukhoi-30 jets, during the forthcoming visit here of President Vladmir Putin.
The two countries are also likely to ink a deal for a joint venture to build a multi-role transport aircraft and further discuss Moscow's offer to New Delhi to invest in the joint development of a fifth generation fighter, official sources said. Decks would be cleared for these deals at the forthcoming meeting of the inter-governmental commission on military technical cooperation scheduled to be held here on January 24. The meeting will be co-chaired by Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov and his Indian counterpart A K Antony. The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared a deal to purchase an additional 30 to 40 Su-30MKI jets as an emergency step to offset the falling squadron strength of the IAF. It has also before it proposals to purchase 300 more T-90 tanks with advanced fire control and night vision systems, the sources said.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?gid=73&id=444781
India, Russia to ink major defence pacts during Putin's visit
NEW DELHI, JAN 19 (PTI)
India and Russia are likely to sign a number of major agreements on defence cooperation, including the purchase of advanced version of T-90 tanks and more stealth frigates and Sukhoi-30 jets, during the forthcoming visit here of President Vladmir Putin.
The two countries are also likely to ink a deal for a joint venture to build a multi-role transport aircraft and further discuss Moscow's offer to New Delhi to invest in the joint development of a fifth generation fighter, official sources said. Decks would be cleared for these deals at the forthcoming meeting of the inter-governmental commission on military technical cooperation scheduled to be held here on January 24. The meeting will be co-chaired by Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov and his Indian counterpart A K Antony. The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared a deal to purchase an additional 30 to 40 Su-30MKI jets as an emergency step to offset the falling squadron strength of the IAF. It has also before it proposals to purchase 300 more T-90 tanks with advanced fire control and night vision systems, the sources said.
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- #415
hey guys,check out this interesting link about a soldiers humble contribution to the indian army even after retirement,hats of to him and i hope more ex-soldiers follow his example and make their civilian lives more worthwhile.
here check out this link and article:
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=220050
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Saviour[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Col Rakesh Mehta (retd) bowed out of the Indian Army, only to become a guide for those who spent a lifetime serving it[/FONT]Munieshwer A Sagar [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]An outstanding officer, Col Rakesh Mehta (retd), had to leave his brilliant career in the Army midway to attend to his ailing mother. But the passionate soldier in him refused to retire. No longer in the active Army service for the last three years, Col Mehta has found a way to serve the Army - by moulding the future officers, and helping the retired officers in finding employment in the booming corporate sector. The Colonel is running an institute 'Cavalier' in Manimajra where he imparts training to aspiring officers and provides training to officers who are about to retire for finding re-employment in the civil life. "While on one hand I feel there is a need to impart right kind of training to the youngsters planning to join the forces, I also think that a lot needs to be done to make the retiring officers aware about the adjustments required in the civilian life."
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To meet the dual objectives the Colonel is running courses like personality development, communication skills, and training in Information Technology.
From an Army officers' family, Col Mehta left his medical college within a month of getting admission after he got a call from the National Defence Academy in 1973. He was commissioned in the Mechanised Infantry Regiment in 1978.
It did not take long for Col Mehta to show his mettle as an officer in the Army. As a Captain he was posted on the coveted post of an instructor at the Armour Corp Centre and School, Ahmednagar. As a Major he served as the Brigade Major of an Independent Armour Brigade. Later, he commanded a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. In recognition of his exemplary service record he was selected for Higher Command Course at Mhow.
But the most memorable moment in his Army career came when he led the United Nations' first post in Iraq after the first Gulf War. "The US and the British officers refused to go to Iraq after the ceasefire and establish the post, I was asked to go to a place called as Khorur Abdullah. I headed the contingent of comprising six officers from different countries went there and established the post," shares Col Mehta. Later, Col Mehta and his team were invited for a lunch by Saddam Hussain, who was then the President of Iraq. Meanwhile, recalling the toughest decision of leaving the Army Col Mehta explained the circumstances "It was choice between my career and taking care of my mother, who was ill for more than 11 years, and could get up from the bed. I chose attending to my mother." At the time when he had to leave the Army he had returned from serving in Akhnoor sector as Col GS of an Infantry Division during Operation Parakaram, and was about to become a Brigadier.
here check out this link and article:
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=220050
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Saviour[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Col Rakesh Mehta (retd) bowed out of the Indian Army, only to become a guide for those who spent a lifetime serving it[/FONT]Munieshwer A Sagar [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]An outstanding officer, Col Rakesh Mehta (retd), had to leave his brilliant career in the Army midway to attend to his ailing mother. But the passionate soldier in him refused to retire. No longer in the active Army service for the last three years, Col Mehta has found a way to serve the Army - by moulding the future officers, and helping the retired officers in finding employment in the booming corporate sector. The Colonel is running an institute 'Cavalier' in Manimajra where he imparts training to aspiring officers and provides training to officers who are about to retire for finding re-employment in the civil life. "While on one hand I feel there is a need to impart right kind of training to the youngsters planning to join the forces, I also think that a lot needs to be done to make the retiring officers aware about the adjustments required in the civilian life."
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To meet the dual objectives the Colonel is running courses like personality development, communication skills, and training in Information Technology.
From an Army officers' family, Col Mehta left his medical college within a month of getting admission after he got a call from the National Defence Academy in 1973. He was commissioned in the Mechanised Infantry Regiment in 1978.
It did not take long for Col Mehta to show his mettle as an officer in the Army. As a Captain he was posted on the coveted post of an instructor at the Armour Corp Centre and School, Ahmednagar. As a Major he served as the Brigade Major of an Independent Armour Brigade. Later, he commanded a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. In recognition of his exemplary service record he was selected for Higher Command Course at Mhow.
But the most memorable moment in his Army career came when he led the United Nations' first post in Iraq after the first Gulf War. "The US and the British officers refused to go to Iraq after the ceasefire and establish the post, I was asked to go to a place called as Khorur Abdullah. I headed the contingent of comprising six officers from different countries went there and established the post," shares Col Mehta. Later, Col Mehta and his team were invited for a lunch by Saddam Hussain, who was then the President of Iraq. Meanwhile, recalling the toughest decision of leaving the Army Col Mehta explained the circumstances "It was choice between my career and taking care of my mother, who was ill for more than 11 years, and could get up from the bed. I chose attending to my mother." At the time when he had to leave the Army he had returned from serving in Akhnoor sector as Col GS of an Infantry Division during Operation Parakaram, and was about to become a Brigadier.
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- #416
hey guys,great news here,the resupply of the tar21 assault rifles by israel for the indian special forces have been resumed after rectification of all the glitches.
israel and india are also developing a 9mm version of the tar21 known as the zittara for their special forces and parachute regiments ,and this gun is currently undrgoing user trials.
indian army has also released a tender for both indian and overseas companies participation regarding the supply of upto 80000 light machine carbines,followed by a transfer of technology for the manufacture of upto 600000 light machine carbines in india.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/109906.php/Indian-Army-set-to-receive-Israeli-assault-rifles
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) India will begin receiving the first of 3,070 Israeli 5.56 mm Tavor 21 (TAR-21) assault rifles for its Special Forces later this month, according to a leading British defence journal.
This follows the resolution of technical and other problems with the $20 million (Rs.880 million) deal it finalised for the weapons almost five years ago.
Jane's Defence Weekly reports in its latest issue that the TAR-21s will have a 'modified' single-piece butt and new sights, as also Turkish 40mm M-203 under barrel grenade launchers (UBGLs) that make the rifle somewhat heavier. Singapore Technologies will supply the 5.56 mm ammunition.
The deal for TAR-21 and ammunition was clinched in late 2002 with Israel Military Industries (IMI). After the company's bifurcation over two years ago, the contract was taken over by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) that acquired control of IMI's small arms division.
India continued dealing with IMI and in 2005 invoked contractual obligations claiming damages for the delayed deliveries, further deferring their arrival, the weekly reported.
Quoting official sources, Jane's declared that these 'glitches' had been resolved and a letter of credit for the TAR-21's delivery was opened late last year.
In 2005, IMI had supplied 350-400 TRA-21s without UBGLs for around $1.5 million to India's Special Frontier Force (SFF), a predominantly-military commando unit based in northern India that is primarily deployed by the country's two principal security agencies for 'special' missions.
These were declared to be 'operationally unsatisfactory' following problems with their foldable butt and negotiations began with IMI - and later IWI - to effect changes and for additions like UBGLs. All these were successfully tested in Israel last year and the consignment cleared for delivery.
According to Jane's, even the Israeli Defence Forces had complained about the TAR-21s 'unsatisfactory' performance, with the delivery of the first batch of 15,000 rifles deferred in 2003 till the requisite changes were executed.
Meanwhile, IMI-IWI has also entered into partnership with India's state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to locally build under licence the TAR-21s 9mm version - called ZTAR - for use by India's Special Forces and parachute regiments. The OFB-produced ZTAR is now undergoing user trials.
IMI had also supplied around 130 Galil 7.62 sniper riles and around 450,000 rounds of ammunition to the SFF and the army for $1.4 million in 2005.
India currently has seven Special Forces battalions, which according to the army's newly released doctrine, will be employed for specialised tasks behind enemy lines, to fight insurgencies in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states.
Initial Special Forces raisings that, in effect were converted into parachute regiments, were trained by the Israelis in anti-insurgency operations, official sources said. US Special Forces too have been closely involved in exercising with these Indian units, which are also awaiting the arrival of some 20 pieces of specialized American equipment.
In a related development, the army is on the verge of issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to at least five local and overseas companies for some 80,000 5.56mm light machine carbines.
This would be accompanied by the transfer of technology to either the OFB or a private manufacturer to produce over 600,000 pieces under licence to replace the outdated World War II Stenguns still in use with the army, paramilitary units and state police forces.
israel and india are also developing a 9mm version of the tar21 known as the zittara for their special forces and parachute regiments ,and this gun is currently undrgoing user trials.
indian army has also released a tender for both indian and overseas companies participation regarding the supply of upto 80000 light machine carbines,followed by a transfer of technology for the manufacture of upto 600000 light machine carbines in india.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/109906.php/Indian-Army-set-to-receive-Israeli-assault-rifles
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) India will begin receiving the first of 3,070 Israeli 5.56 mm Tavor 21 (TAR-21) assault rifles for its Special Forces later this month, according to a leading British defence journal.
This follows the resolution of technical and other problems with the $20 million (Rs.880 million) deal it finalised for the weapons almost five years ago.
Jane's Defence Weekly reports in its latest issue that the TAR-21s will have a 'modified' single-piece butt and new sights, as also Turkish 40mm M-203 under barrel grenade launchers (UBGLs) that make the rifle somewhat heavier. Singapore Technologies will supply the 5.56 mm ammunition.
The deal for TAR-21 and ammunition was clinched in late 2002 with Israel Military Industries (IMI). After the company's bifurcation over two years ago, the contract was taken over by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) that acquired control of IMI's small arms division.
India continued dealing with IMI and in 2005 invoked contractual obligations claiming damages for the delayed deliveries, further deferring their arrival, the weekly reported.
Quoting official sources, Jane's declared that these 'glitches' had been resolved and a letter of credit for the TAR-21's delivery was opened late last year.
In 2005, IMI had supplied 350-400 TRA-21s without UBGLs for around $1.5 million to India's Special Frontier Force (SFF), a predominantly-military commando unit based in northern India that is primarily deployed by the country's two principal security agencies for 'special' missions.
These were declared to be 'operationally unsatisfactory' following problems with their foldable butt and negotiations began with IMI - and later IWI - to effect changes and for additions like UBGLs. All these were successfully tested in Israel last year and the consignment cleared for delivery.
According to Jane's, even the Israeli Defence Forces had complained about the TAR-21s 'unsatisfactory' performance, with the delivery of the first batch of 15,000 rifles deferred in 2003 till the requisite changes were executed.
Meanwhile, IMI-IWI has also entered into partnership with India's state-owned Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to locally build under licence the TAR-21s 9mm version - called ZTAR - for use by India's Special Forces and parachute regiments. The OFB-produced ZTAR is now undergoing user trials.
IMI had also supplied around 130 Galil 7.62 sniper riles and around 450,000 rounds of ammunition to the SFF and the army for $1.4 million in 2005.
India currently has seven Special Forces battalions, which according to the army's newly released doctrine, will be employed for specialised tasks behind enemy lines, to fight insurgencies in Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states.
Initial Special Forces raisings that, in effect were converted into parachute regiments, were trained by the Israelis in anti-insurgency operations, official sources said. US Special Forces too have been closely involved in exercising with these Indian units, which are also awaiting the arrival of some 20 pieces of specialized American equipment.
In a related development, the army is on the verge of issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to at least five local and overseas companies for some 80,000 5.56mm light machine carbines.
This would be accompanied by the transfer of technology to either the OFB or a private manufacturer to produce over 600,000 pieces under licence to replace the outdated World War II Stenguns still in use with the army, paramilitary units and state police forces.
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- #417
hey guys,great news here,bharat electronics limited has signed two memorandums of understandings,one with elbit of israel for the joint development and export of thermal imagers and infra-red detection equipments,and another with northrop grumman of usa for the co-production of defence and aerospace electronics to meet the requirements of the indian defence industry.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bel-india.com/Website/Asp/NewsDetails.asp?NewsId=119
BEL signs 2 MoUs on Day 1 of Aero India 2007
Premier Indian defence company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU with Elbit Systems Electro Optics ELOP Limited, Israel, today for setting up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for co-operation in the development, production and marketing of Thermal Imaging Cameras and Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIRs) for the Indian and global markets.
The JVC will develop and market products. The products will be manufactured by BEL and ELOP.
Also, BEL gave a Letter of Intent to Elbit for manufacture of Tactical Computers and Elbit gave a Supply Order worth approximately US $ 0.45 million to BEL for Gun Display Unit and other accessories required for Ireland.
BEL also signed an MoU with Northrop Grumman Corporation today to explore business opportunities on potential co-production opportunities in support of the Indian government’s current and future aerospace and defence electronics requirements as well as Northrop Grumman’s international market requirements.
The MoUs were signed in ceremonies at the Aero India 2007 air show and exposition, which is taking place from February 7 to 11 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore.
“Our partnership with Northrop Grumman will be mutually beneficial.
It will help us provide innovative and hi-tech solutions for foreign manufacturers seeking Indian partners to meet their offset requirements.
We will also provide contract manufacturing support for Northrop Grumman,” says Mr K Prakash, General Manager (International Marketing) of Bharat Electronics Limited. “We can offer ‘Build to print’ as well as ‘Build to spec’ solutions at our nine ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities,” he added.
Bharat Electronics Limited, the leading Indian defence electronics company which has around 95 per cent of the market share for strategic electronics in India, manufactures a wide range of cutting-edge Military Communication Systems, Radars and Sonars, Naval Systems, Telecom & Broadcast Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics, Opto Electronics, Professional Electronic Components and Solar Powered Systems.
Important visitors to the BEL stall included Mr A K Antony, Defence Minister of India, the Suriname Defence Minister along with the Army and Air Chiefs, the Malaysian defence delegation, the Air Chief of Maldives, the Air Chief of Chile and Air Force personnel of Nigeria, Myanmar and Indonesia.
BEL met with officials of Boeing, USA, to discuss possibilities for working together on offset projects. BEL also met officials of L3 Ocean Systems, USA, and Azimuth, Israel.
For the first time, BEL is selling some of its products like the Solar Lantern, Set Top Box for Free To Air Channels and Memory Stick at its outdoor display area at Aero India 2007. A special exhibition discount of 10 per cent is being offered on these products.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.bel-india.com/Website/Asp/NewsDetails.asp?NewsId=119
BEL signs 2 MoUs on Day 1 of Aero India 2007
Premier Indian defence company Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU with Elbit Systems Electro Optics ELOP Limited, Israel, today for setting up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) for co-operation in the development, production and marketing of Thermal Imaging Cameras and Forward Looking Infra Red (FLIRs) for the Indian and global markets.
The JVC will develop and market products. The products will be manufactured by BEL and ELOP.
Also, BEL gave a Letter of Intent to Elbit for manufacture of Tactical Computers and Elbit gave a Supply Order worth approximately US $ 0.45 million to BEL for Gun Display Unit and other accessories required for Ireland.
BEL also signed an MoU with Northrop Grumman Corporation today to explore business opportunities on potential co-production opportunities in support of the Indian government’s current and future aerospace and defence electronics requirements as well as Northrop Grumman’s international market requirements.
The MoUs were signed in ceremonies at the Aero India 2007 air show and exposition, which is taking place from February 7 to 11 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bangalore.
“Our partnership with Northrop Grumman will be mutually beneficial.
It will help us provide innovative and hi-tech solutions for foreign manufacturers seeking Indian partners to meet their offset requirements.
We will also provide contract manufacturing support for Northrop Grumman,” says Mr K Prakash, General Manager (International Marketing) of Bharat Electronics Limited. “We can offer ‘Build to print’ as well as ‘Build to spec’ solutions at our nine ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities,” he added.
Bharat Electronics Limited, the leading Indian defence electronics company which has around 95 per cent of the market share for strategic electronics in India, manufactures a wide range of cutting-edge Military Communication Systems, Radars and Sonars, Naval Systems, Telecom & Broadcast Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Tank Electronics, Opto Electronics, Professional Electronic Components and Solar Powered Systems.
Important visitors to the BEL stall included Mr A K Antony, Defence Minister of India, the Suriname Defence Minister along with the Army and Air Chiefs, the Malaysian defence delegation, the Air Chief of Maldives, the Air Chief of Chile and Air Force personnel of Nigeria, Myanmar and Indonesia.
BEL met with officials of Boeing, USA, to discuss possibilities for working together on offset projects. BEL also met officials of L3 Ocean Systems, USA, and Azimuth, Israel.
For the first time, BEL is selling some of its products like the Solar Lantern, Set Top Box for Free To Air Channels and Memory Stick at its outdoor display area at Aero India 2007. A special exhibition discount of 10 per cent is being offered on these products.
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hey guys,great news here,defence research and development organisation has developed special safety gear for the paratroopers which would give them better chances of survival when carrying out jumps from altitudes of 30000 feet and above.
here check out ths link and article:
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ultimate-safety-gear-for-indian-army/33247-3.html
Bangalore: Flying a plane can give one a major thrill in life - especially when it zooms, rolls, spins, flies upside down, swoops down and travels at a speed higher than sound.
But, if one wants to do all that, one has to be dressed for the occasion and there is more to the attire than just goggles, helmets and a special jacket.
The Defence Bio Engineering and Electromedical Lab in Bangalore is now ready with its latest gear for paratroopers - a jacket and accessories that can keep you alive if you jump from a height of 30,000 feet.
Says the Director of the lab, Dr V C Padaki, "For combat operations, paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines and glide there for specific operations. When they dive from 30,000 feet they are exposed to rarefied atmosphere, where there is very little oxygen and temperatures drop to -50 degrees. The paratrooper then needs protection from the hazardous environment."
The scientists here have been working on a jacket which will keep a paratrooper safe come what may - high pressure, minus temperatures and no oxygen.
It's a jacket that's been on trials for a year now. It will arm India's soldiers to fly into enemy territory from a height where enemy radars cannot reach, and jump in for specific operations.
Says Dr Padaki, "More than 150 live jumps have been tried out at various altitudes and all have been successful."
The jacket could be the ultimate in safety gear that India has and promises to keep paratroopers safe in the most extreme of circumstances.
here check out ths link and article:
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/ultimate-safety-gear-for-indian-army/33247-3.html
Bangalore: Flying a plane can give one a major thrill in life - especially when it zooms, rolls, spins, flies upside down, swoops down and travels at a speed higher than sound.
But, if one wants to do all that, one has to be dressed for the occasion and there is more to the attire than just goggles, helmets and a special jacket.
The Defence Bio Engineering and Electromedical Lab in Bangalore is now ready with its latest gear for paratroopers - a jacket and accessories that can keep you alive if you jump from a height of 30,000 feet.
Says the Director of the lab, Dr V C Padaki, "For combat operations, paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines and glide there for specific operations. When they dive from 30,000 feet they are exposed to rarefied atmosphere, where there is very little oxygen and temperatures drop to -50 degrees. The paratrooper then needs protection from the hazardous environment."
The scientists here have been working on a jacket which will keep a paratrooper safe come what may - high pressure, minus temperatures and no oxygen.
It's a jacket that's been on trials for a year now. It will arm India's soldiers to fly into enemy territory from a height where enemy radars cannot reach, and jump in for specific operations.
Says Dr Padaki, "More than 150 live jumps have been tried out at various altitudes and all have been successful."
The jacket could be the ultimate in safety gear that India has and promises to keep paratroopers safe in the most extreme of circumstances.
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hey guys,great news here ,indian army chief is visiting maldives in an effort to improve indian ties while neutralising the chinese influence in maldives.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/7598_1925777,000500020004.htm
As part of moves to bolster security dialogue and interaction with immediate neighbours, Army Chief Gen JJ Singh has begun a weeklong visit to maldives During his stay on the Indian ocean island archipelago, Singh would hold confabulations with the nation's National security Chief and also call on the President Mammon Abdul Gayoom.
Army Chief's trip to the island follows visits by the the former Defence and now External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and former Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash.
India recently gifted an offshore patrol vessel to the Island nation and has also trained and armed its National security force personnel.
The high level visits are also part of moves to bolster military inter-action with the neighbours to neutralise growing Chinese diplomacy to gain influence in the Indian Ocean area.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/7598_1925777,000500020004.htm
As part of moves to bolster security dialogue and interaction with immediate neighbours, Army Chief Gen JJ Singh has begun a weeklong visit to maldives During his stay on the Indian ocean island archipelago, Singh would hold confabulations with the nation's National security Chief and also call on the President Mammon Abdul Gayoom.
Army Chief's trip to the island follows visits by the the former Defence and now External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and former Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash.
India recently gifted an offshore patrol vessel to the Island nation and has also trained and armed its National security force personnel.
The high level visits are also part of moves to bolster military inter-action with the neighbours to neutralise growing Chinese diplomacy to gain influence in the Indian Ocean area.
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hey guys,great news here,indian army is to acquire new generation italian secure radio's with full transfer of technology.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2574512&C=europe
Italy’s Finmeccanica and India’s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are set to sign a deal this week to produce Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)-standard secure radio systems for the Indian Army, Indian Defence Ministry officials said.
Finmeccanica unit Selex Communications will transfer technology to BEL for production of the radios in India, with around 100 systems to be built in the next three years under the contract, rising to a total of “several hundred” systems over successive tranches to reach a total value of 200 million euros ($263 million), the officials said.
The Indian sale follows the recent, months-delayed confirmation of an Italian government order. The Italian Interior Ministry signed a 260-million-euro contract Dec. 12 to buy TETRA-standard radios for Italy’s police and security forces, the first installment of an expected 3 billion euro program.
Finmeccanica CEO Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, who this month accompanied then-Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and a group of Italian industrialists on a tour of India, has said that Finmeccanica’s chances of selling TETRA abroad hinged on first winning business in its domestic market.
TETRA is a digital trunked mobile radio standard conceived by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute for use by military, security and emergency services. The standard is designed to allow radio terminals built by one manufacturer to function with infrastructure built by another. TETRA can broadcast encrypted voice and data, allow group communications and function in the event of network congestion.
The system also has commercial uses. Selex has supplied Tetra to the Ferrari Grand Prix racing team to allow radio communications between drivers and pit teams that cannot be intercepted by rival racing teams.
Finmeccanica also signed a memorandum of understanding this month with Indian state-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in Mumbai for the development of radar systems. For more than a decade, BHEL has produced naval gun turrets for the Indian Navy and coast guard under license from Finmeccanica unit Oto Melara.
The two firms are also exploring the possibility of licensed production of larger-caliber gun mounts for warships.
here check out this link and article:
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?F=2574512&C=europe
Italy’s Finmeccanica and India’s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are set to sign a deal this week to produce Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)-standard secure radio systems for the Indian Army, Indian Defence Ministry officials said.
Finmeccanica unit Selex Communications will transfer technology to BEL for production of the radios in India, with around 100 systems to be built in the next three years under the contract, rising to a total of “several hundred” systems over successive tranches to reach a total value of 200 million euros ($263 million), the officials said.
The Indian sale follows the recent, months-delayed confirmation of an Italian government order. The Italian Interior Ministry signed a 260-million-euro contract Dec. 12 to buy TETRA-standard radios for Italy’s police and security forces, the first installment of an expected 3 billion euro program.
Finmeccanica CEO Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, who this month accompanied then-Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and a group of Italian industrialists on a tour of India, has said that Finmeccanica’s chances of selling TETRA abroad hinged on first winning business in its domestic market.
TETRA is a digital trunked mobile radio standard conceived by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute for use by military, security and emergency services. The standard is designed to allow radio terminals built by one manufacturer to function with infrastructure built by another. TETRA can broadcast encrypted voice and data, allow group communications and function in the event of network congestion.
The system also has commercial uses. Selex has supplied Tetra to the Ferrari Grand Prix racing team to allow radio communications between drivers and pit teams that cannot be intercepted by rival racing teams.
Finmeccanica also signed a memorandum of understanding this month with Indian state-owned engineering firm Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in Mumbai for the development of radar systems. For more than a decade, BHEL has produced naval gun turrets for the Indian Navy and coast guard under license from Finmeccanica unit Oto Melara.
The two firms are also exploring the possibility of licensed production of larger-caliber gun mounts for warships.