INDIA APPROVES $3.2 BILLION PURCHASE PLAN TO BOOST NIGHT WARFARE OF ARMED FORCES

[Zarvan]

An Indian Army officer checks out a night vision device

India had lost 51 soldiers in militant attacks and cross-border firing since it conducted the "surgical strikes" on terrorist launch pads inside Pakistan. The Indian Army has sought a variety of night vision devices for its infantry to minimize similar losses in future.

New Delhi – After inviting global manufacturers to supply night sights for LMGs and driver's night sight with fusion technology for T-90 tanks, the Indian Army is now beefing up the night fighting capabilities of its foot soldiers.

The army will place request for information (RFI) for the purchase of 15,000 night vision devices (NVDs) for rocket launchers, 5,000 NVDs for medium machine guns and more than 125,000 for other small handheld arms. Defense sources told Sputnik that the Indian Army will spend approximately $3.2 billion for the purchases.

Beginning this month, the Indian Army has already invited global bids for NVDs for long range LMGs and Uncooled Thermal Imager based Driver's Night Sight with fusion technology for the Russian-origin T-90 tanks. The Army requires the range of detection of a human target at minimum 1000 meters.

The 1,000-meters range is crucial in the mountainous Himalayan region where life of soldiers posted within visual range remains at stake especially on the border with Pakistan. "The normal range of detection is approximately 300 to 500 meters at night with a high quality NVD and that too on a clear night. However in certain terrain with limited vegetation higher ranges can be obtained," says Brigadier Rahul K Bhonsle (retired), a Delhi based defense expert.

However, the recently floated RFIs are considered highly ambitious. "The type of technology is not available in India. The Ordnance Factory Board is claiming to be manufacturing Image Intensification night sights for LMGs whereas the Army is seeking a thermal image based technology. Possibly the RFI is over optimistic and at the RFP stage some changes with downward range could be made," Bhonsle added.

The Indian Army has sought long range NVDs because it has recently lost a large number of soldiers in close fire on the border with Pakistan. Since the September 29 'surgical strikes', India had lost 51 soldiers in militant attacks and cross-border firing. In all, India has lost over 80 soldiers this year which is by far the highest casualty since 2013.

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201612211048849048-india-night-warfare/

 

[graphican]

After failing to do a surgical strike, that seems a logical step.

 

[Han Patriot]

Indians shout about Mangalyaan and yet they need to import simple NVDs.

 

[Indian_gorkha]

After failing to do a surgical strike, that seems a logical step.

It's actually the other way around. The higher echelons are happier with the result of the strikes and the effective use of the equipment. That's why they want more of it to use on both sides of the borders.

 

[GORKHALI]

After failing to do a surgical strike, that seems a logical step.

Yea ask your retired jernail.He will spew more truth when you tie a noob around his neck. Aint this what Mushu did lol?

 

[Rank]

Yea ask your retired jernail.He will spew more truth when you tie a noob around his neck. Aint this what Mushu did lol?

the most funniest thing done by Indian in the history of man kind ... Hanuman SIR G KAL strikes ... with no evidence... no proof... other side is fully geared-up... and AAFFFF KOOORSEE Manohar PArrikar & Modi phus phus strikes lol

 

[GORKHALI]

the most funniest thing done by Indian in the history of man kind ... Hanuman SIR G KAL strikes ... with no evidence... no proof... other side is fully geared-up... and AAFFFF KOOORSEE Manohar PArrikar & Modi phus phus strikes lol

History is also in geography ,do read it .

 

[Path-Finder]

An Indian Army officer checks out a night vision device

India had lost 51 soldiers in militant attacks and cross-border firing since it conducted the "surgical strikes" on terrorist launch pads inside Pakistan. The Indian Army has sought a variety of night vision devices for its infantry to minimize similar losses in future.

New Delhi – After inviting global manufacturers to supply night sights for LMGs and driver's night sight with fusion technology for T-90 tanks, the Indian Army is now beefing up the night fighting capabilities of its foot soldiers.

The army will place request for information (RFI) for the purchase of 15,000 night vision devices (NVDs) for rocket launchers, 5,000 NVDs for medium machine guns and more than 125,000 for other small handheld arms. Defense sources told Sputnik that the Indian Army will spend approximately $3.2 billion for the purchases.

Beginning this month, the Indian Army has already invited global bids for NVDs for long range LMGs and Uncooled Thermal Imager based Driver's Night Sight with fusion technology for the Russian-origin T-90 tanks. The Army requires the range of detection of a human target at minimum 1000 meters.

The 1,000-meters range is crucial in the mountainous Himalayan region where life of soldiers posted within visual range remains at stake especially on the border with Pakistan. "The normal range of detection is approximately 300 to 500 meters at night with a high quality NVD and that too on a clear night. However in certain terrain with limited vegetation higher ranges can be obtained," says Brigadier Rahul K Bhonsle (retired), a Delhi based defense expert.

However, the recently floated RFIs are considered highly ambitious. "The type of technology is not available in India. The Ordnance Factory Board is claiming to be manufacturing Image Intensification night sights for LMGs whereas the Army is seeking a thermal image based technology. Possibly the RFI is over optimistic and at the RFP stage some changes with downward range could be made," Bhonsle added.

The Indian Army has sought long range NVDs because it has recently lost a large number of soldiers in close fire on the border with Pakistan. Since the September 29 'surgical strikes', India had lost 51 soldiers in militant attacks and cross-border firing. In all, India has lost over 80 soldiers this year which is by far the highest casualty since 2013.

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201612211048849048-india-night-warfare/

Hazrat @Zarvan this is the same fusion tech NVD as the Turkish one if you remember but for tanks!! Plus Shibli has made a domestic thermal scope and fusion can be imported from Turkey because they have already got the system in use!!!

 

[progrank]

Indians shout about Mangalyaan and yet they need to import simple NVDs.

Our several start ups are already exporting NVD to several countries including US.
Govt has to consider all options.Those are for mainly tanks..

 

[Zarvan]

Hazrat @Zarvan this is the same fusion tech NVD as the Turkish one if you remember but for tanks!! Plus Shibli has made a domestic thermal scope and fusion can be imported from Turkey because they have already got the system in use!!!

That is why I am saying we need to invite both Aselsan and that 3E EOS to start there plants in Pakistan or get the products from them with TOT.

the most funniest thing done by Indian in the history of man kind ... Hanuman SIR G KAL strikes ... with no evidence... no proof... other side is fully geared-up... and AAFFFF KOOORSEE Manohar PArrikar & Modi phus phus strikes lol

The so called surgical strike is the biggest lie which a Government sold to its people in years.

 

[Path-Finder]

That is why I am saying we need to invite both Aselsan and that 3E EOS to start there plants in Pakistan or get the products from them with TOT.

The so called surgical strike is the biggest lie which a Government sold to its people in years.

These are standard Night Vision goggle and monocular we already make them! I am talking about the new system like the AN/PSQ 20 type system!

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Commander Sight

Driver Sight


These are the sights being mentioned for the T-series upgrade.

As far the small arms are concerned. It's ridiculous to NOT consider domestic sources like Tonbo Imaging, TATA Power SED, etc. They're exporting their models outside.

Examples from Tonbo

Orders like body armor, sights, etc. should be low hanging fruits to the private sector. It could seriously help them out.

 

[Zarvan]

These are standard Night Vision goggle and monocular we already make them! I am talking about the new system like the AN/PSQ 20 type system!

@Path-Finder You are talking about these ?

 

[punit]

That is why I am saying we need to invite both Aselsan and that 3E EOS to start there plants in Pakistan or get the products from them with TOT.

The so called surgical strike is the biggest lie which a Government sold to its people in years.

yeah !
1. 1965 war was won by Pakistan
2. Till 15th Dec 1971 Pakistani army was winning the war
3. IN kargil it was not pakistani soldiers but Mujahiddins !!
carry on !

 

[sankar]

the most funniest thing done by Indian in the history of man kind ... Hanuman SIR G KAL strikes ... with no evidence... no proof... other side is fully geared-up... and AAFFFF KOOORSEE Manohar PArrikar & Modi phus phus strikes lol

The most funniest thing done by Pakistan Military hiding behind civilians and say what surgical strike, there was no surgical strike happened.