Arjun MK2 having APS is just speculation.
Some people say that thing is an APS. Some say it is ALWCS.
Some source indicated that:
Arjun Tank’s Defensive Systems To Undergo Trials
Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a part of the state-owned Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), is currently developing Defensive Aids System for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) which aims to improve the survivability of tanks against anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) threats. This Defence Aids System will also assure reduced detection probability by target acquisition systems.
According to sources, an Advanced Laser Warning and Countermeasure System (ALWCS) and Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) are being developed by the CVRDE in Avadi. The MCS, being developed in collaboration with Barracuda Camouflage Limited in Haryana, will provide multispectral signature management of the vehicle to reduce the vehicle signature against all known sensors and smart munitions. The MCS system has been integrated on MBT Arjun and the evaluation trials have successfully demonstrated its capability. Similar capabilities and technology can be applied to AFV platforms, according to CVRDE officials.
The other system being developed is the ALWCS system. This consists of a laser warning system, Infra-Red (IR) jammer and aerosol smoke grenade system. This is being developed jointly with Elbit Systems Limited of Israel. The system will be integrated on MBT Arjun and performance evaluation trials are expected in mid 2009.
The Main Battle Tank ‘Arjun’ has ben under development for over 3 three decades.
The Indian Army has already decided to go in for the comparative trials of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) and the Russian-built T-90 tanks. This project has already cost the exchequer $71.7 million. The Indian Army has earlier indicated that it will purchase not more than 124 tanks since their performance levels are not up to the mark. Meanwhile, the delay has only ensured that the Arjun tank can only remain in service for roughly a decade and will then be replaced by a Futuristic Main Battle Tank.
Source: New SinoPak MBT co Development in Planning.
Three decades? This could only happen in India. A dud, over budget, over priced, failing in tests, over weight, over hyped failed project. Would have been declared as failure by any other sane country long time ago.
Hmm, Mark-I is a failure now lets try a new version. Another excuse to waste more money and time, and what is the guarantee that it would be a success, this time around?
Now the maths of DRDO is quite apparent from this paragraph. Lets read again a DRDO official said in February (I suppose it is Feb 2011) "In 24 months from now or in early 2014, the Arjun Mark-II tanks will be ready for production, 24 months from now would be to February 2013, where this early 2014 comes from? It shows the time is already extended by year+. Knowing DRDO track record, it would be a miracle if it is ready by 2020.
Another proof of obsolete technology, test five years ago, was not used in first or second batch of MarkI, but would be used in Mark II after a lapse of over 10 years?
How about a glass roof for better view?
Hmm, so MARK II after so many improvements and new features is 90% indigenous. How indigenous was MarkI? And what are the guarantees that this is not another hoax of indigenous capabilities?
Three decades? This could only happen in India. A dud, over budget, over priced, failing in tests, over weight, over hyped failed project. Would have been declared as failure by any other sane country long time ago.
Hmm, Mark-I is a failure now lets try a new version. Another excuse to waste more money and time, and what is the guarantee that it would be a success, this time around?
Now the maths of DRDO is quite apparent from this paragraph. Lets read again a DRDO official said in February (I suppose it is Feb 2011) "In 24 months from now or in early 2014, the Arjun Mark-II tanks will be ready for production, 24 months from now would be to February 2013, where this early 2014 comes from? It shows the time is already extended by year+. Knowing DRDO track record, it would be a miracle if it is ready by 2020.
Another proof of obsolete technology, test five years ago, was not used in first or second batch of MarkI, but would be used in Mark II after a lapse of over 10 years?
How about a glass roof for better view?
Hmm, so MARK II after so many improvements and new features is 90% indigenous. How indigenous was MarkI? And what are the guarantees that this is not another hoax of indigenous capabilities?
