Indian Army Armored Vehicles

[WolfPack86]

StratPost | Tata Motors' armored vehicles at DefExpo

 

[Maj Gen TK Kaul]

Maj Gen TK Kaul: Evangelizing peace through the IPSI

The India Pakistan Soldiers Initiative for Peace (IPSI) was founded by the late Padma Vibhushan awardee, Gandhian and social activist Miss Nirmala Deshpande, with the aim of promulgating peace between India and Pakistan.

The IPSI constitutes retired defense personnel of India and Pakistan, championing the cause of peace, disengagement and rapprochement through events, seminars and dialogues with senior country leaders at key discussions and talks in both countries. Taking laudable steps in urging both sides to get over the trust deficit and normalize relations. The purpose of the organization is to keep the dialogue process between the two countries alive through people-to-people contacts and meaningful discussions.

These military bigwigs who once bellowed war cries are now vociferously admonishing war and doing the peace chant. Holding the belief that there will be dividends in peaceful coexistence, which will usher in prosperity and empower people of both countries to kick-start a new era of progress.

Post Retirement Maj Gen TK Kaulhas lead innumerable initiatives for the IPSI by being the lead functionary. Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Minister and MP, is the current Chairperson of the IPSI. Lt Gen Moti Dar, the former Vice Chief of Army, is the ongoing President of the IPSI India Chapter and Lt General Mohd Nasir Akhtar is the ongoing President of the IPSI Pakistan Chapter. Maj Gen TK Kaul is the Executive President of the IPSI India Chapter.

The IPSI was briefly hamstrung with the demise of Nirmala Deshpande, but trudged forward in its mission in spite of facing overwhelming odds. It is dedicated members like Gen TK Kaul, who underpin the success of the IPSI.

When India saw a violation of the LOC, and suffered terror attacks, Maj Gen TK Kaul, along with the IPSI chapters in India and Pakistan strongly condemned them while placating both sides. Even though the peace talks in both countries were vitiated by these provocations, the IPSI stayed firm and resolute in its mission, holding its lofty ideals of brotherhood and bonding.

A peace march was organized under the aegis of IPSI India chapter by Maj Gen TK Kaul in Mumbai, which saw representation from the IPSI Pakistan chapter. This march started at Nariman Point and ended at Mani Bhavan, the symbolic residence of the Mahatma.

With the IPSI growing from strength to strength each year, the families of their members from both countries have become close friends. They go across the border when the children of their counterparts get married. What can be a better example demonstrating maturity and brotherhood without boundaries?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Arjun MK1 transported via train, Somewhere at Rajasthan ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

T-72M1 & T-72 Ajaya transported via train, Some where at Rajasthan ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Decommissioned T-55s are taken back from front-lines to be distributed at various Defense and Civil institutions..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

T-72 Ajaya are being transported via train somewhere around Punjab ..

 

[V_Force]

T-72 Ajaya are being transported via train somewhere around Punjab ..

Glad to inform u, Not somewhere in punjab it is near southern punjab border. The exact place is Suratgarh, Rajasthan near Indo pak border situated upward Bikaner.

 

[rkhanna]

The Syrian / Iraq conflicts have shown that the T-55 era weapons still have great relevance on the battlefield. Wish we could upgrade a few as Infantry Support Weapons for Mech Forces.

 

[rishivashista13]

The Syrian / Iraq conflicts have shown that the T-55 era weapons still have great relevance on the battlefield. Wish we could upgrade a few as Infantry Support Weapons for Mech Forces.

We should use them as target for firing practice or for testing our ammo .
And we are doing it .

They can be useful against poorly armed forces , ISIS , rebell forces .
But has no use against pak , chin .


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[Bornubus]

Many T 55 is in active service mostly with training battalions.

 

[Kunal Biswas]

This is completely my opinion >

Tank EX was ditched as Russian did not allowed modification to existing T-72M1 chassis, I don`t think they would offer any resistance to older T-55 chassis ..

The T-55 chassis can be reused to mount Tank-EX turret, The projected MBT may not serve Indian Army but sure should be put forward for exports ..

 

[tharun]

This is completely my opinion >

Tank EX was ditched as Russian did not allowed modification to existing T-72M1 chassis, I don`t think they would offer any resistance to older T-55 chassis ..

The T-55 chassis can be reused to mount Tank-EX turret, The projected MBT may not serve Indian Army but sure should be put forward for exports ..

We can modify Tank EX and replace t-72 then why RFI for new tanks

 

[Kunal Biswas]

We are not modifying Tank EX, The above post clearly mentioned that its a personal opinion and it is also mention in that personal opinion that such modification is meant for Export ..

I am not aware of any RFI for any new tanks on Indian Army official page, Provide source ..

We can modify Tank EX and replace t-72 then why RFI for new tanks

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Some Pictures Of Tank EX during Trails at Thar..

If their was no corruption and Russian influence at MOD, This tank would have been in mass instead of T-90 bhishma, The tank did cleared its desert trails and was a under 55 tons and 4 crew members ..

 

[bengalraider]

True was speaking to a retd Armoured corps brigadier on Twitter the other day, they apparently loved the EX more than the T-Series & the Arjun. Like he said "All of the Boom,none of the Girth".
Someone should really bring this into the notice of @manoharparrikar

 

[tharun]

We are not modifying Tank EX, The above post clearly mentioned that its a personal opinion and it is also mention in that personal opinion that such modification is meant for Export ..

I am not aware of any RFI for any new tanks on Indian Army official page, Provide source ..

Army's director general of mechanized forces invited RFI for future ready combat vehicle(FCRV) for replacement of t-72's
http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/Archive/frmRFIArchiveView.aspx?RFIId=02OKKchNTXcniVnNrsMCOw==

 

[Kunal Biswas]

This is year old RFI from june 2015 and its last date ended 31st aug 2015, Which ended without any response ..

 

[tharun]

This is year old RFI from june 2015 and its last date ended 31st aug 2015, Which ended without any response ..

So no FRCV...then which tank is being imported to replace t-72

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Their can be no imported tank that could replace 2000 MBTs in quick succession, Upgraded T-72M1 are meant to stay operational for another 15 years or more ..

FMBT is an project in which we might see Made in India initiative ..

So no FRCV...then which tank is being imported to replace t-72

 

[bengalraider]

The T-55 chassis can be reused to mount Tank-EX turret, The projected MBT may not serve Indian Army but sure should be put forward for exports ..

Wasn't the T-55 being converted into a Heavy APC called the Tarmour?