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[Mig-29]

Army for new commanders sight on T-90s


The Indian Army has decided to replace the main commander's sight on all current and future T-90S main battle tanks, and has issued a request for information for this. The T-90's PNK-4S commanders sight, manufactured by Russia's JSC Rostov Optical-Mechanical Plant (ROMZ), has been found to be far below what the Army wants, and it has therefore put out an RFI for an advanced thermal-imager based panoramic night sight.

LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: Army For New Commanders Sight On T-90s

 

[sudhir007]

:: Bharat-Rakshak.com - Indian Military News Headlines ::

Hyderabad: The Indian Army has successfully completed the second phase of the final user trials of the third generation anti-tank Nag missile, proving its hit-to-kill capability. The tests are being carried out in the firing ranges of the Rajasthan desert.

According to defence scientists, the missile first underwent extensive transportation trials on 31 July and 1 August, after which three missiles were fired on 2 August against fixed and moving targets. Based on the feedback provided by the Army from previous user trials, the system had been further ruggedized.

Officials said these recent tests have paved the way for early induction of the system.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials said Tuesday that the missile ''conclusively established'' its K-Kill efficacy (capability to kill) as a stationary derelict tank was heavily damaged in each of the two trials carried out against fixed targets.

The missile's potent tandem warheads pierced through the armoury of the tanks and proved their lethality. The third trial was conducted against a moving rail-based target which was developed by the Army.

All the trials were of shorter range, varying from 800 to 1400 metres, as desired by the user.

 

[Mig-29]

India Gets 1st Indigenous Unmanned Ground Vehicle

NEW DELHI - The Indian Army has received its first homemade unmanned ground vehicle, which will be used for surveillance, and to detect nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and mines.

The prototype of the vehicle, which has been developed and handed to the Indian Army for trials, is based on an infantry fighting vehicle, the BMP-II, and has been developed by the state-owned Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment. It is operating under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The prototype consists of a drive-by-wire system, which includes electromechanical actuators and drives for the driver interfaces, such as acceleration, brake, gear shifting, steering, clutch, parking brake, etc., said a DRDO scientist. The signals from the engine are acquired by a data acquisition card and displayed in the graphical user interface. The vehicle would be a precursor to the development of a future unmanned battle tank.


India Gets 1st Indigenous Unmanned Ground Vehicle - Defense News

 

[SinoIndusFriendship]

India Gets 1st Indigenous Unmanned Ground Vehicle

NEW DELHI - The Indian Army has received its first homemade unmanned ground vehicle, which will be used for surveillance, and to detect nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and mines.

The prototype of the vehicle, which has been developed and handed to the Indian Army for trials, is based on an infantry fighting vehicle, the BMP-II, and has been developed by the state-owned Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment. It is operating under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The prototype consists of a drive-by-wire system, which includes electromechanical actuators and drives for the driver interfaces, such as acceleration, brake, gear shifting, steering, clutch, parking brake, etc., said a DRDO scientist. The signals from the engine are acquired by a data acquisition card and displayed in the graphical user interface. The vehicle would be a precursor to the development of a future unmanned battle tank.


India Gets 1st Indigenous Unmanned Ground Vehicle - Defense News

Got any pictures on this baby?

 

[ironman]

^^^ Here it is..

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[indian_pm]

I m dedicating this thread for INDIAN Army small arms News N Discussions ,,,,here U can talk n discuss anything about small arms n their modifications......

 

[Mig-29]

Women Army officers scale highest Siachen point

In a first, an all-women expedition team of the Army has trekked up Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to reach the edge of the glacier at Indira Col.

The team of women officers, all from the Army Engineers Corps and led by Maj Meghna Aktadikar, reached the 6,117-m high point on Saturday morning to coincide with the Independence Day address of the Prime Minister.

“The Indian national flag was hoisted by the summiteers on the highest point on the glacier to commemorate the Indian Prime Minister’s address to the nation from the Red Fort,” an Army spokesperson said.

While several expeditions have been launched to Indira Col, this is the first time that an all-women team has undertaken the journey. Women are not posted along the Siachen glacier where troops man posts at altitudes of over 22,000 feet on the Saltoro ridge.

Women Army officers scale highest Siachen point

 

[Mig-29]

The video link for the above news.

LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: Video: Army Women's Expedition to Siachen

 

[Born In The USA]

Army acquires anti-aircraft missiles

The Indian Army will soon have sharper teeth to defend its troops and tanks from aerial threats. The defence acquisition council, headed by Defence Minister AK Antony and comprising the 3 service chiefs, agreed to a multi-billion dollar contract for Israeli anti-aircraft missiles.

The council cleared the Low-level Quick Reaction surface to air Missile for the army from Israeli Aircraft Industries and Rafael. This missile will help to protect India's tanks and armoured vehicles against enemy air attack.

The Spyder is a low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions. The Spyder system has 360 degree engagement capability and the missiles can be launched from full-readiness state in less than five seconds after a target is acquired.

The Spyder's kill range is from less than 1km to more than 35 km and at altitudes from a minimum of 20 metres to a maximum of 9 kilometres. The system is capable of firing at multiple targets and can be operated in all weather conditions.

Army acquires anti-aircraft missiles- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

 

[Born In The USA]

The Indian Army will soon have sharper teeth to defend its troops and tanks from aerial threats. The defence acquisition council, headed by Defence Minister AK Antony and comprising the 3 service chiefs, agreed to a multi-billion dollar contract for Israeli anti-aircraft missiles.

The council cleared the Low-level Quick Reaction surface to air Missile for the army from Israeli Aircraft Industries and Rafael. This missile will help to protect India's tanks and armoured vehicles against enemy air attack.

The Spyder is a low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions. The Spyder system has 360 degree engagement capability and the missiles can be launched from full-readiness state in less than five seconds after a target is acquired.

The Spyder's kill range is from less than 1km to more than 35 km and at altitudes from a minimum of 20 metres to a maximum of 9 kilometres. The system is capable of firing at multiple targets and can be operated in all weather conditions.


Army acquires anti-aircraft missiles- TIMESNOW.tv - Latest Breaking News, Big News Stories, News Videos

 

[DaRk WaVe]

spyder n Barak were ordered after short comings of Akash right....

good news for Indians

 

[ejaz007]

Indian military procurement takes years to materialize. So no need to worry in the near future. This purchase is also under consideration for some time and not entirely a new news.

 

[Brahm0s]

Good news. Even though am not much into indian army (my intrest is in indian airforce and india navy). Indian army lags alot behind. They need latest weapons. They not treated well by goverment compared to 'IAF' and 'IN'. Infact 'think tank' says indian army weakest point of india. They said india's true gems are indian navy and indian air force (which is true because it can destroy enemy far less time than army). Indian goverment should do something fast for indian army. Most weapons indian army had are old weapons. Time to upgrade time has come.

 

[pmukherjee]

spyder n Barak were ordered after short comings of Akash right....

good news for Indians

"In December 2007, the Indian Air Force completed user trials for this missile. The trials, which were spread over ten days were declared successful after the missile hit the target on five occasions. Multiple targets handling capability of Akash weapon system was demonstrated by live firing in C4I environment. Before the ten day trial at chandipur, ECCM Evaluation tests were carried out at Gwalior Air force base and mobility trials were carried out in Pokhran. The IAF had evolved the user Trial Directive to verify the Akash's consistency. The following trials were conducted: Against low flying near range target, long range high altitude target, crossing and approaching target and ripple firing of two missiles from the same launcher against a low altitude receding target.[18] Following this, Indian Air Force announced that it would initiate induction of 2 squadrons of Akash. Some reports state that a Squadron has 18 batteries. This is incorrect, as shown by IAF Orbats and Pictures of the Akash squadron configuration. A squadron has a standard of 2 batteries with each battery capable of engaging 4 targets simultaneously, and hence the IAF order adds up to some 100 missiles (with reloads)[19]. More orders are expected as the Air Force moves to replace its retiring SA-3 Pechora systems. [20][21] It is reported that Malaysia has shown interest in purchasing Akash missile system[22].

Each missile is expected to have starting costs below US$ 500,000, i.e. under Rs.20 million[23], which is less than half the cost of similar Western missiles which usually cost between US$ 1.2-1.5 million (Rs. 50-60 million) each ..[1] It is expected that this cost will further decrease due to the economies of scale achieved as production ramps up.[23]

On 30th March 2009, Tata Power's Strategic Electronics Division (SED) bagged a INR182-crore order to manufacture 16 Akash Launchers to be delivered in the next 33 months.[24]

On 1st August 2009,Army says yes to induction of 'Akash' missile system.[25]"
Akash missile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[sudhir007]

Can anybody tellme what is the diff. between akash air defence and Spyder air defence