F-INSAS Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System

I think this is a topic that ought to be talked about much more. I haven't seen much about this in most forums and I thought we must break the ice about all this.

According to the information I have, the soldiers will be equipped with a new generation INSAS rifle capable of grenade launching and other assorted tactical capabilities.

Also in the deal will be Thermal imaging and Nightvision equipment (which I think is long overdue).

And, of course, let's not forget the bullet proof jackets (Type 3A, I think) which are to be made inhouse.

And, it seems that Tata and L&T seem to be the frontrunners in this deal.

Your views members....

 

A pic

 

Thanks Amar. I've seen this earlier in another forum.

Any idea of the operationalisation timeline for this? I read 2015 - 2020 somewhere, but I'm not sure.

Also, who all will be equipped? Everybody?

And, how much will it cost?

 

Additional network and body armour illustrations:






Courtesy: http://www.india-defence.com/reports/3269

 

F-I.N.S.A.S: Future Infantry Systems as a Soldier- Broad Overview


F-INSAS is India's program to equip the Infantry with state of the art equipment. F-INSAS means Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System. F-INSAS has been taken up to equip Indian infantry with the latest weaponry, communication network and instant access to information on the battlefield.

This program is similar to the future soldier programs of other nations. F-INSAS includes a fully networked all-terrain, all-weather personal-equipment platform, enhanced firepower and mobility for the digitalised battlefield of the future. The weight carried by soldiers will be reduced by at least 50%.

The fully integrated Infantry of tomorrow will be equipped with mission-oriented equipment integrated with his buddy soldier team, the sub-unit, as also the overall C4I2 (Command, Control, Communications Computers, Information and Intelligence) system. In the first phase, to be completed by 2012, the infantry soldiers will be equipped with modular weapon systems that will have multi-functions.

The Indian Army intends to modernize its entire 465 infantry and paramilitary battalions by 2020 with this program.


F-INSAS equipment

The intention is to equip the soldier to ensure a dramatic increase in their lethality, survivability and mobility while making the soldier "a self-contained fighting machine".

Helmet and Visor

The helmet is an integrated assembly equipped with thermal sensors, video cameras and chemical and biological sensors. The visor is intended to be integrated and to act as a heads-up display monitor equivalent to two 17-inch computer monitors.

Clothing

The personal clothing of this soldier of the future would be lightweight with a bullet-proof jacket. The futuristic jacket would be waterproofed yet breathable. The new attire that will enable the troops carry the extra load and resist impact of chemical warfare. The new uniform will have vests with sensors to monitor their health parameters and provide quick medical relief.

Weapons

The weapons sub-system is built around a dual caliber assault rifle with the second caliber attached to a grenade launcher. The sub-system includes a thermal weapon sight and laser range finder to provide the soldier with range and direction information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) location information, allows the soldier can call for indirect fire accurately.

Accessories

The soldier will equipped with a palmtop to be able to communicate with other soldiers, and will be aware of the battlefield. The palmtop will tell the soldier where others are in relation to themselves. It will also enable them to transfer messages.

Thermal imagers, sensors and night vision equipment, currently deployed in weapon systems such as artillery and main battle tanks, will be customized to make them portable for soldiers to carry on the battle ground.

Procurement requests for the 'open calibre' carbines is valued at around INR44 billion (USD1.1 billion) have been initiated with global manufacturers. The procurement covers night-vision devices, laser designators and detachable under-barrel grenade launchers.


http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/land-forces/46128-f-insas.html
http://www.janes.com/news/defence/systems/jdw/jdw080514_1_n.shtml
http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/09/stories/2006050900490900.htm

 

old news piece about finsas by jj singh

THOUGH QUITE OLD--->J.J SINGH SPEAKING ABOUT FINSAS

Indian Army To Invest In F-INSAS (Future Infantry Soldier as a System) Programme


The 1.1 million-strong Indian Army is going hi-tech to turn its troops into fighting machines of the 21 century, complete with the latest multi-function weaponry and uniforms with sensors to monitor their health parameters.

"We have put in place an action plan to modernize the armed forces in all dimensions. A project, code-named F-INSAS (Future Infantry Soldier as a System), has been taken up to train futuristic soldiers, equipped with latest weaponry, communication network and instant access to information on the battlefield," Chief of Army Staff General Joginder Jaswant Singh said.

"In my view, the next war will be won by the side that is adept at high technology with all-weather fighting capability," the army chief said on the sidelines of a military function here.

With IT and electronic gadgets calling the shots in the armed forces worldwide, the Indian Army is gearing up to equip its soldiers with war-fighting capability and to prevent battle fatigue.

"As in civilian and other sectors, we would like to make optimal use of ICT (information and communication technology) for which Indian tech firms are known worldwide. We will be investing substantially to make our operations -from war zones to civil lines - digital, with seamless connectivity for online access to information systems," Singh said.

Under the F-INSAS project, the troops will be put on a multi-mission mode to accomplish different tasks with speed, precision and lethality. In the first phase, to be completed by 2012, the infantry soldiers will be equipped with modular weapon systems that will have multi-functions.

Thermal imagers, sensors and night vision equipment, currently deployed in weapon systems such as artillery and main battle tanks, will be customised to make them portable for carrying by the soldiers in the battle ground.

"Apart from imparting modern training and providing hi-tech gadgets, we are also working on a new attire that will enable the troops carry the extra load and resist impact of chemical warfare. The new uniform will have vests with sensors to monitor their health parameters and provide quick medical relief," Singh pointed out.

Singh said during his visit to the US this month he had a first hand account of the training systems and the latest equipment being used by the American army for combat operations.

"Though my recent visit to the US was to enhance our military-to-military ties, as strategic partners we exchanged views on several issues relating to transforming the armed forces for the future, on how to modernise the equipment and handle challenges of low-intensity conflicts. I also got acquainted with their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan," Singh disclosed.

As part of its strategic military ties, the Indian Army plans to take the joint exercises with the US Army to the battalion level from the platoon and company levels at which it had four such exercises so far.



http://www.india-defence.com/reports-3269

 

Rage the first picture you posted is an artistic impression of the future soldier program of US, not of F-INSAS

BTW where have you got the second pic, seems more like imaginary than something else:sAni_monkey:, correct me if I am wrong.

 

You're bang on the money with that one P, but I posted this because the Future Force Warrior (FFW) which is an element of the Future Combat Systems project (FCS) of the US Army serves as a template for our very own F-INSAS infantry systems.

The second pic is a graphic (accurate) illustration of what a typical infantry unit of the FFW programme would look like...

My apologies, I should have indicated that at the beginning.

 

So it seems that the deadline is around 2020.

 

A very good update, Soham , it will be more beautiful when we see timely completion of this project.

More on this, the Wikipedia link :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FINSAS

Regards

 

Doesn't it sound too good to be true ?

 

Soham, actually , it lies in future what is being stored for us in 2020, since all the other major countries are gearing up for turning their infantry men more lethal , while giving importance to quality rather than quantity , at a time futuristic weapons are also being developed.

We can have our finger crossed.

Regards

 

As seen from the picture a good thing to see that this project is going to be implemented by active private participation.

 

The IOF has developed a new clothing for the F-INSAS. Does anyone have any news report on it?

 

Similar to our FIST programme.

Best of luck to the project, IA soldiers deserve it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ADvl2WJb8g

Check pot the futuristic gun....Perhaps this is why the Zittara was put on hold. And the wrist mounted C4I system is also cool and it "works".

 

Is it posted already? I don;t think so please point it out if it is

http://72.14.235.132/search?q=cache...tion/AjayOhri.ppt+f-insas&cd=29&hl=en&ct=clnk

 

is this under F-INSAS?and from when is this digital pattern going to be used from?

 

http://www.uniteddynamics.com/camo/jaguar/

interesting document, shows some nice Jaguar digi-camo patterns being considered by India, may be they have been inducted ,not sure, the picture below shows some similarity, looks Jaguarish, could it be??

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6459/610x1ga5.jpg