Made in India military weapons and support systems

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[Water Car Engineer]

RHT Helmets from MKU Pvt Ltd

INSTAVEST from MKU Pvt Ltd

 

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MCGS Barracuda is an Offshore Patrol Vessel of National Coast Guard Mauritius.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
13-March, 2015 13:39 IST
Clearance of Proposals by DAC

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved 44 proposals for defence services during the year 2014-15. Some of the major proposals relate to tanks, submarines, helicopters and artillery guns. As per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2013, highest preference is given to Buy (Indian), Buy & Make (Indian) and Make (Indian) in that order and the lowest preference is given to Buy (Global) while categorising cases for approval of the DAC.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Rahul Shewale and others in Lok Sabha today.


Ministry of Defence
13-March, 2015 13:33 IST
Light Utility Helicopters
Defence forces have projected additional requirements of helicopters. The requirements are proposed to be met by fresh procurement under Buy & Make (Indian) category. The helicopters are available on successful conclusion of procurement case in accordance with the contract.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Adhir Ranjan Choudhury in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

Import of certain items to be banned in defence sector: Parrikar | Zee News
Last Updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 15:38


New Delhi: In a bid to boost the domestic defence sector, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday he will soon come out with a policy under which certain items will be banned from importing.


"I do not see any reason why we should not export because the items we are specialised in are the items which we don't import much. We are thinking of policies through which import of certain items will be banned in defence sector in India... which is going to be part of a policy," he said.

The Minister said the policy is slowly shaping up after talking to all stakeholders.

"We hope we will be able to soon come out with it," he said addressing a seminar here.

The government is pushing for 'Make in India' initiative in the defence sector as it wants to drastically bring down the nearly 60 per cent dependence on foreign products.

The government is set to come out with a new Defence Procurement Policy that will include certain initiatives and new procedures to make the Make in India plan a reality.

While the draft has been prepared, it is currently been circulated among the stakeholders including the industry.

Parrikar underlined the need for the country to focus more on export of defence products.

He was of the view that exports could "indirectly" help strengthen countries to ensure peace and stability in the region.

Speaking about the various issues and challenges faced by his ministry, he said, "Nothing happens overnight. A system which has virtually got rusted in a place. Today in defence ministry, things have rusted in place.

"I am coming out with some mechanism. Give me some more time. In the near future, we should be able to solve issues which are haunting through procedural mechanism. Some may still linger on. We can interact for further improvement. Nothing is perfect," he said.

PTI

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Electronic Suit of Dhanush Artillery

Dhanush system in trials

 

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Rustom 2's SAR

Landing Gear

Rustom 2 MALE UAV Prototype

Helina missile

Rustom 2's Datalink

 

[Tshering22]

@Abingdonboy , @sancho , @COLDHEARTED AVIATOR , @acetophenol , @Koovie , @MilSpec and all other weapon experts ......

Why are some sections in IA so scared of doing rifle trials of OFB goods with foreign goods? They have refused it twice in other products which turned out to be better suited than their foreign counterparts.

Doesn't this expose the arms lobby?

It's supposed to replace imported AKs from Bulgaria, etc.

There's a multi caliber rifle prototyping and in trials as we speak.

It looks like a super fusion of M-16, AK, INSAS and TAR-21 all put together.

Nice concept.

IMHO they should stick with the 7.62 mm for troops in Himalayan regions, while giving 5.56 ones to troops stationed in the plains.

The NATO 5.56 mm have a terrible performance in high altitudes and covering vast distances.

 

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Central Acquisition Radar (3D-CAR) for Akash SAM

Rohini (Air Force Variant)

Revathi Radar (Naval Variant)

3D Tactical Control Radar (Army Variant)

Close up of Revanti and Lynx system on Kamorta.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Optical Target Locater

April 6, 2015: The DRDO's Laser Science and Technology Centre (LASTEC) has unveiled an indigenous Optical Target Locater (OTL), a laser-based portable surveillance device, for detection of passive or active optical threats. The system, to be offered to the Indian Army and paramilitary forces, functions on the cat’s eye effect. According to the DRDO, "Any optical system when illuminated by a laser beam returns some back-scattered energy. This retro reflected energy helps in locating optical targets against a static background. The system is an important tool for detection of any active or passive surveillance device using the retro reflected signal from their front end optics." Two variants of the OTL are being developed. The development of short range version, OTL 300, for 300 m range has been completed. OTL 1500, the long-range version, is presently undergoing test and optimisation process.

OTL 300 finds application in active scanning and monitoring of specific areas, VIP security and detection of pointed optics. The equipment has been demonstrated to potential users like Delhi Police, National Security Guards and Indian Army and was recently deployed for area sanitisation and security on several occasions.The Delhi Police has in fact ordered the OTL 300.

New Indigenous Optical Target Locater Unveiled - SP's Land Forces

 

[Water Car Engineer]

ARDE DRDO Cornershot

Early reports said it was multi caliber.

DRDO chief Avinash Chander told India Strategic defence magazine that the lightweight rifle is made of composite materials and is multi-calibre, capable of firing both 5.56 and 7.62 rounds. It is at present undergoing final tests at its small arms unit in Pune.

DRDO develops corner-shot rifle for counter-insurgency | Business Standard News

 

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AESA ARUDHRA

Medium Power Radar (MPR) ‘Arudhra’: MPR is a sophisticated multi-functional sensor for modern fast changing battlefields designed and developed by DRDO. This S-band solid state active aperture radar is being developed to detect and track airborne targets including helicopters, UAVs and slow speed radar cross section (RCS) air targets up to 100 km. At present, all the modes of operation of MPR have been established at Kolar for demonstration to the Users.

AESA Low Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) ‘Ashwini’

Low Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) ‘Ashwini’: LLTR is a state-of-the-art 4D active array technology based multifunction radar for IAF being developed by DRDO to provide airspace awareness about high maneuverable targets in high target density and intensive EW battlefield environment. LLTR will automatically detect and track airborne targets including UAVs up to 200 km depending on the target size. It will be able to detect fighter aircraft at altitudes from 30 m to 15 km. Radar processing software has been developed and tested at lab environment. Active antenna array unit is under calibration at Near Field Test Range (NFTR) in DRDO.

Becoming a huge success these two!

 

[Water Car Engineer]

OFB Ghatak

Specs of locally produced AK, "Ghaatak".

 

[Abingdonboy]

Specs of locally produced AK, "Ghaatak".

I like that OFB are integrating modern accessories on their products now, other than that the Ghatak is good for what it is (an AK clone for those in COIN environments).