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[sancho]

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Mahindras proposal for IAs Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicles competition, that they based on their JVs with BAE and Rafael. And here are some real pics of the possible systems that we might get from Rafael, shown at the current Eurosatory show in Paris:

Related infos:

Israeli Company Rafaels presents for the first time its new Samson Mk2 remote weapon turret

At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Rafael presents for the first time a new modernized version of it Samson RWS remote weapon system, the Samson RWS Mk2. The new SAMSON Mk2 is a 30mm Weapon RWS designed for use on any modern light-armoured, high-mobility fighting vehicle, new or upgraded, without modifications...

Israeli Company Rafaels presents for the first time its new Samson Mk2 remote weapon turret 1306128*-*Army Recognition

World Debut for the Trophy Light

The second generation Trophy system is designed for medium weight vehicles. It is seen here on a Piranha 3 vehicle which has also been installed with the new 30mm remotely operated turret.

World Debut for the Trophy Light | Defense Update



And some older pics of the BAE SEP vehicles, that would be the base for Mahindras FICV:

Also available as 6x6 or 8x8:

Great chance for IA to replace 1000s of older BMP and other IFVs with a modern and capable plattform!

 

[Abingdonboy]

^^ wll that's the point in the F-ICV!

 

[sancho]

^^ wll that's the point in the F-ICV!

Of course, but I meant 1000s of these BAE SEPs with the best of Rafaels systems (Samson turret, Trophy defence system, maybe Spike N-LOS ATGM launchers) produced by Mahindra. Thinking about it alone is awesome!!!

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Surprising fact(for me atleast):Indian Army operates more than 60000 Stallions!
with 95% operational availability!

over 60,000 Stallions, to the Indian Army. A name that has designed a vehicle that is reliable in temperatures ranging from -35 degrees Celsius to +55 degrees Celsius, altitudes from sea level to 5500m and terrains from desert sands to snow and ice. Ashok Leyland, the name that thousands of soldiers in the Indian Army trust in.

The Kargil Conflict in 1999 between India and Pakistan, also referred to as Operation Vijay (Victory in Hindi), is one of the most recent examples of high altitude warfare in mountainous terrain that posed significant logistical problems for the combating sides. The Stallion, which forms the bulk of the Indian Army’s logistical vehicles, proved its reliability and serviceability with 95% operational availability during the operation. Some of the treacherous paths, convoys of Stallions carrying troops and supplies had to pass through, included the Zoji Pass, at an elevation of 3,528 metres.

A Baptism by Fire | Ashok Leyland Defence

 

[kaykay]

what guns are those????...this pic is from defence expo 2012.....will they be made by tata...as there was written like tatas future soldier products???

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
They are not showing the gun, they are showing the sights...the guns are dummy

 

[kaykay]

^^^
They are not showing the gun, they are showing the sights...the guns are dummy

well thanks....but are they gonna make that or what????...coz never heard any such project...any info???

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
they already made the sight and there are no plans for the gun.

 

[laltaputu]

Best of the special forces commandos

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[arp2041]

DRDO in the process of developing robotic soldiers

DRDO is in the process of developing robotic soldiers, which would take a final shape soon, a top official said here today.

These soldiers are capable of sensing and clearing mines, which would benefit and help all forces and works are going on in Bangalore and Pune units, V K Saraswat, Director General, Defence Research and Development Organisation,told reporters.

DRDO was also building a robot mule to carry heavy luggage upto 400 KG to high altitudes and more details would be available by the year end.

Since soldiers develop many physical problems,the organisation has now started working on high altitudes and carrying out research on how to mitigate these problems, he said. "We are also developing medicine for them and also working on high altitude agriculture.".

On export of Brahmos missile, Saraswat, here to inaugurate the transit facility at Bharathiar University-DRDO Centre for Life Science, said there was huge demand for the missile from other countries, including Indonesia and Malaysia. However, there was no proposal to export now, as there was need to produce them to meet India's demands,he said.

DRDO was looking for one more production centre for the missiles, which at present were being produced at Hyderabad and Thiruvanthapuram, he said.

"First time, we are now producing complex missiles in large numbers.Akash is in the production stage and a few companies like Bharat Electronics Ltd are manufacturing it. This is a very good sign. We have achieved 80 per cent self-sufficiency in missiles," Saraswat said.

It was also a good sign that about 400 industries were involved, by contributing components for the missiles.

"We are improving our self-reliance,and in self-reliance index we have reached about 55 per cent in the past 10 years."

Saraswat, also Chief Scientific Adviser to the Defence minister, declined to comment on the Adarsh Scam, particularly on Bombay High Court asking the Defence ministry to contest the Maharashtra Government's claim that CBI has no jurisdiction to investigate it."I do not want to express any views on that.I am not related to it," he said.

DRDO in the process of developing robotic soldiers - The Times of India

 

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Two militants killed in encounter in Handwara - Hindustan Times

 

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Bad News

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo fighting

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo fighting - The Times of India


R.I.P.

 

[kurup]

Bad News

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo fighting

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo fighting - The Times of India


R.I.P.

Sad News .......RIP .......

 

[black_jack]

Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal

Kathmandu: Indian Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh will embark on a five-day visit to Nepal on July 10 to step up bilateral military cooperation.

Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal
During the visit Singh will call on President Ram Baran Yadav and Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai. He will also hold bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart Gen Chhatra Man Singh Gurung, Nepal Army said in a statement on Sunday.

The president will confer on him honorary army general's title at a special function in Rastrapati Bhawan.

Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal
Singh will visit Birendra Peace Works Training Centre at Panchkhal in Kavre district in the east of Kathmandu and also inspect Nepal Army's high altitude army training centre at Mustang district near Tibet border in western Nepal.

The Indian army chief will also pay a visit to Lumbini, the famous Buddhist pilgrimage and birth place of Lord Buddha in western Nepal.

He will also inspect the pension camp of Indian ex-servicemen in Pokhara and address Nepal Army's officers at a function at Military Command and Staff College at Shivapuri before wrapping up the visit.

Singh's predecessor Gen VK Singh had visited Nepal in April.

PTI

Indian Army Chief to visit Nepal