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DRDO Hesh, FSAPDS and info about PCB general purpose Thermobaric Ammunition
Interestingly one of the intended targets for thermobaric PCB ammo is LoC/ Border military infrastructure such as Concrete targets and Trenches
Interestingly one of the intended targets for thermobaric PCB ammo is LoC/ Border military infrastructure such as Concrete targets and Trenches
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India's Arjun Tanks to take on Chinese T-96 and Russian T-72 tanks in Tank Biathlon 2017
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SOURCE: RUSSIA & INDIA REPORT
India is likely to use its indigenous Arjun tanks at the 2017 International Army Games, which will be held in Russia and four other countries. Seven new countries including Fiji will participate in the games that will be held between July 29 and August 12.
The third edition of the games, which are the brainchild of Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, will include a variety of contests and competitions between members of the armed forces of several countries.
Artillerists, tank-men, paratroopers, combat engineers, snipers, mountain riflemen, and other defense personnel from countries as diverse as South Africa, Fiji, and Israel will take part in the games. A total of 28 contests will be held in five countries.
The first edition of the games in 2015 was held exclusively in Russia, while Kazakhstan was a joint host for the 2016 edition. This year the games will be held in Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and China.
The 2017 edition will see many new competitions. Military off-road vehicles and drones will feature in the games, which will also involve the participation of the military police and traffic police.
New entrants to the games include Syria, Israel, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Fiji, Uganda, and Laos. 28 countries have already confirmed their participation, while 16 countries are still undecided.
Tank Biathlon
The most eagerly awaited event is the Tank Biathlon, which was launched two years before the International Army Games, but is now the culminating event of the games.
The Tank Biathlon is a mechanized military sport developed by the Russian Military with some similarities to the winter sport of biathlon. It involves competitions between tank crews.
The crews participate in pursuit, individual races, and sprints among other events. There are also competitions for tank crewmembers. Tank-men compete in long-distance running races and obstacle courses.
The first international Tank Biathlon was held at Alabino in the Moscow Region in August 2013 and involved the participation of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Armenia. The competition has grown to involve more participants such as China, India, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Mongolia, and Angola.
Russia has come in first place in all editions of the international Tank Biathlon as well as the International Army Games. Teams from China, Armenia and Kazakhstan have also done well.
Foreign tanks
All the teams use Russian T-72 tanks, except for the Chinese crews, who use their own T-96 tanks. This year, however, another country plans to use its own tanks- India.
Major-General Dmitry Gorbatenko said during a meeting with foreign military attaches from 32 countries that India may bring its T-90 Bhishma tanks for the games.
A source in the Indian Ministry of Defense told RBTH that India was likely to use its indigenous Arjun tanks for the biathlon.
The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not rule out the participation of the Bhishma tanks but added that “it would more sense to check the prowess of the latest Arjun tank in Russia and see how it measures up.”
Invaluable experience and strengthening cooperation
The International Army Games help strengthen military ties between the participating countries.
Deepak Mehra, the military attaché of the Embassy of India in Russia, told RBTH in 2016 that International Army Games would stimulate further development of bilateral military and defense cooperation between Russia and India.
“We hope that participation in the International Army Games will help us to maintain and develop our military and technical cooperation,” he said.
China is also taking the International Army Games very seriously. For the 2016 Tank Biathlon, Chinese engineers developed a special version of the main tank of the Chinese army – T-96B.
It had increased engine power, improved transmission, a better fire control system, and a modified suspension. China essentially tried to fix the shortcomings identified during the 2015 Army Games.
After the 2016 Tank Biathlon, Armenia decided to modernize its T-72 with Russian assistance instead of signing a contract with Polish company Bumar Labedy, as initially expected.
The Armenian tank-men, who competed in the biathlon on the modernized Russian T-72B4, were so impressed with the Russian hardware that they decided to upgrade Armenian tanks to ‘biathlon’ level with the aid of Russia.
Kazakhstan also has a special approach towards the games. Kazakh Defense Minister Imangali Tasmagambetov said in 2016 that the games had become a symbol of international cooperation, exchange of experience, and a key to peace and solidarity.
The games display both the competitive nature of the participants and the spirit of military brotherhood, Tasmagambetov said.
India's Arjun Tanks to take on Chinese T-96 and Russian T-72 tanks in Tank Biathlon 2017
5-6 minutes
SOURCE: RUSSIA & INDIA REPORT
India is likely to use its indigenous Arjun tanks at the 2017 International Army Games, which will be held in Russia and four other countries. Seven new countries including Fiji will participate in the games that will be held between July 29 and August 12.
The third edition of the games, which are the brainchild of Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, will include a variety of contests and competitions between members of the armed forces of several countries.
Artillerists, tank-men, paratroopers, combat engineers, snipers, mountain riflemen, and other defense personnel from countries as diverse as South Africa, Fiji, and Israel will take part in the games. A total of 28 contests will be held in five countries.
The first edition of the games in 2015 was held exclusively in Russia, while Kazakhstan was a joint host for the 2016 edition. This year the games will be held in Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and China.
The 2017 edition will see many new competitions. Military off-road vehicles and drones will feature in the games, which will also involve the participation of the military police and traffic police.
New entrants to the games include Syria, Israel, South Africa, Uzbekistan, Fiji, Uganda, and Laos. 28 countries have already confirmed their participation, while 16 countries are still undecided.
Tank Biathlon
The most eagerly awaited event is the Tank Biathlon, which was launched two years before the International Army Games, but is now the culminating event of the games.
The Tank Biathlon is a mechanized military sport developed by the Russian Military with some similarities to the winter sport of biathlon. It involves competitions between tank crews.
The crews participate in pursuit, individual races, and sprints among other events. There are also competitions for tank crewmembers. Tank-men compete in long-distance running races and obstacle courses.
The first international Tank Biathlon was held at Alabino in the Moscow Region in August 2013 and involved the participation of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Armenia. The competition has grown to involve more participants such as China, India, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Mongolia, and Angola.
Russia has come in first place in all editions of the international Tank Biathlon as well as the International Army Games. Teams from China, Armenia and Kazakhstan have also done well.
Foreign tanks
All the teams use Russian T-72 tanks, except for the Chinese crews, who use their own T-96 tanks. This year, however, another country plans to use its own tanks- India.
Major-General Dmitry Gorbatenko said during a meeting with foreign military attaches from 32 countries that India may bring its T-90 Bhishma tanks for the games.
A source in the Indian Ministry of Defense told RBTH that India was likely to use its indigenous Arjun tanks for the biathlon.
The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did not rule out the participation of the Bhishma tanks but added that “it would more sense to check the prowess of the latest Arjun tank in Russia and see how it measures up.”
Invaluable experience and strengthening cooperation
The International Army Games help strengthen military ties between the participating countries.
Deepak Mehra, the military attaché of the Embassy of India in Russia, told RBTH in 2016 that International Army Games would stimulate further development of bilateral military and defense cooperation between Russia and India.
“We hope that participation in the International Army Games will help us to maintain and develop our military and technical cooperation,” he said.
China is also taking the International Army Games very seriously. For the 2016 Tank Biathlon, Chinese engineers developed a special version of the main tank of the Chinese army – T-96B.
It had increased engine power, improved transmission, a better fire control system, and a modified suspension. China essentially tried to fix the shortcomings identified during the 2015 Army Games.
After the 2016 Tank Biathlon, Armenia decided to modernize its T-72 with Russian assistance instead of signing a contract with Polish company Bumar Labedy, as initially expected.
The Armenian tank-men, who competed in the biathlon on the modernized Russian T-72B4, were so impressed with the Russian hardware that they decided to upgrade Armenian tanks to ‘biathlon’ level with the aid of Russia.
Kazakhstan also has a special approach towards the games. Kazakh Defense Minister Imangali Tasmagambetov said in 2016 that the games had become a symbol of international cooperation, exchange of experience, and a key to peace and solidarity.
The games display both the competitive nature of the participants and the spirit of military brotherhood, Tasmagambetov said.
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Arjun Tank needs to be light so as to cross bridges into pakistan. Pakistan has dug canals across the border after 1965 war to prevent Indian tanks from entering. We need to construct a temporary bridge using our engineering team and then move the tanks
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Is Bharat Power Pack ready or not? That is very important to make Arjun Indian tank. All critical parts must be Indian. Else, it is another import. Without Bharat Power pack, Arjun can never be complete. It is advisable to not induct Arjun Mk2 without Indian engine
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I have updated about a 2000hp engine recently, Its posted few pages back ..
MK2 is a necessary tank to be inducted given modern threads, Most of the electronics and hardware are being localized via various private firms ..
MK2 is a necessary tank to be inducted given modern threads, Most of the electronics and hardware are being localized via various private firms ..
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Sir,kind of an off topic question.
Is it better to invest in an altogether new platform to replace the older t-72's or is a good idea to improve the arjun platform??
I feel putting money on arjun is far better.
Your thoughts
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Tank-ex was a gud example, but if their is indeed need for something you are saying then instead of T-72 chassis, A shorter Arjun Chassis should do ..
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Extra cover will make it more maintenance intensive, Arjun gun can be removed and re-attached within span of 40mins compare to existing tanks which require to move the entire turret to do the same in matter of no less than 2 hours at field areas with basic maintenance gear which include a vehicle mounted crane ..
Mantlet does not have composite armor behind but space and thick RHA plate, The design is also due to the requirement of higher depression angle and elevation compare to other tanks exists in IA ..
Mantlet does not have composite armor behind but space and thick RHA plate, The design is also due to the requirement of higher depression angle and elevation compare to other tanks exists in IA ..
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Fire Power and Manoeuvre Exercise’ and ‘Equipment display’, held in the KK Ranges near Ahmednagar under the aegis of the Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC&S) and the Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre (MIRC) on January 10, 2017.
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OLD but need to watch good for debate (BY the WAY I Am HARDCORE ARJUN SUPPORTER 
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Published on Aug 7, 2017
Test drive of the Arjun MBT at the CVRDE Avadi.
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@Kunal Biswas saar.
Saar how many main battle tanks are we capable of producing every year???
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I read somewhere(terrorist forum) that we are capable of producing 150-200 tanks every year.
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Saar how many main battle tanks are we capable of producing every year???
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I read somewhere(terrorist forum) that we are capable of producing 150-200 tanks every year.
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I doubt even that capacity...................................
