Indian Army Armored Vehicles

[Kunal Biswas]

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I like when units do make some improvised modifications on these vehicles ..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Two unique pictures in their own contexts, First is at UN service where the front glass is damaged by some high caliber bullet so does MMG in the turret, The second is BSF`s MPV at IB with load speaker ..

 

[Shaitan]

arjun mark 2

arjun

 

[aditya g]

Good news. There have been many fatalities due to ambush of soft skinned vehicles used by Army and CAPFs.

Recent example was in EDI Pampore attack which started with ambush of CRPF bus

 

[aditya g]

Articles from 2016:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...tter-convoy-security/articleshow/52925556.cms

"We have shifted some of our MPVs from Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-hit areas to the Kashmir valley to effectively secure our men during convoy movements and road opening tasks. The MPVs are ready for deployment for operations in Kashmir. If need arises, we could bring in more," CRPF Director General K Durga Prasad told PTI. ​

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ja...late-for-all-crpf-buses-in-valley/258526.html

New Delhi, June 28

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has decided to “armour plate” all its buses in Kashmir. The move comes after the deadly militant attack on its men on Saturday.

Editorial:Shootout and after

Two militants ambushed a bus carrying CRPF troops and killed eight while injuring 22 at Pampore in Kashmir on Saturday. The steel sheets on the bus body provided no protection as these are not meant to stop bullets.

The Army has already armour-plated its buses used between Sonamarg and Banihal tunnel. CRPF DG Durga Prasad said, “After the attack on a BSF convoy (at Bijbehara in Anantnag on June 3), we started looking at the type of arrangement the Army has made to use bulletproof material or sheets all along the sides of the buses.”

The bulletproofing material can avoid casualties when persons inside the bus come under a hail of bullets. The DG had defended the application of the existing standard operating procedure (SOP), but said, “We need to look at it again on how best we can improve the existing SOPs.”

Sources say all Army troops sit by the window while the adjacent seats are kept vacant so as to allow space to duck in case of any militant attack. The troops always wear bulletproof jackets, bulletproof helmets and carry a loaded weapon. Moreover, highway domination teams move ahead of all its convoys.

The CRPF is mandated to ensure safety of civilian and VIP vehicle convoys moving on national highways, protect important buildings, including the state Assembly, and provide security for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage. Any change in its existing duties can be effected only after a meeting between the Home Ministry, the Defence Ministry and the Jammu and Kashmir Government. The force was deployed in the state to reduce footprint of the Army.
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[Vinod DX9]

Indian Army looks for new light tank

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1009621399179544&id=572611809547174

Military planners in the MoD asked the Army to draw up requirements for a light tank after China tested its homegrown light tank in Tibet. Deploying Main Battle Tanks in the border with China is restricted due to terrain. But China with light tanks much narrowed the disadvantages. India too wants to catch the advantage China is enjoying.

Though the details of new light tank is unknown.. But a preliminary requirement has come forwarded

1) Weight should be not more than 22 T
2) can be deployed higher altitude than 3000 mtrs
3) main gun should be able to fire modern anti tank rounds
4) capability to defeat any armoured vehicle at a distance of 2000 mtrs
5) attatched ATGM
6) not clear if the main gun should have capability to fire guided anti tank missile

 

[ezsasa]

Indian Army looks for new light tank

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1009621399179544&id=572611809547174

Military planners in the MoD asked the Army to draw up requirements for a light tank after China tested its homegrown light tank in Tibet. Deploying Main Battle Tanks in the border with China is restricted due to terrain. But China with light tanks much narrowed the disadvantages. India too wants to catch the advantage China is enjoying.

Though the details of new light tank is unknown.. But a preliminary requirement has come forwarded

1) Weight should be not more than 22 T
2) can be deployed higher altitude than 3000 mtrs
3) main gun should be able to fire modern anti tank rounds
4) capability to defeat any armoured vehicle at a distance of 2000 mtrs
5) attatched ATGM
6) not clear if the main gun should have capability to fire guided anti tank missile

assuming 4th point is indeed 2km won't this suffice...

 

[TPFscopes]

Indian Army looks for new light tank

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1009621399179544&id=572611809547174

Military planners in the MoD asked the Army to draw up requirements for a light tank after China tested its homegrown light tank in Tibet. Deploying Main Battle Tanks in the border with China is restricted due to terrain. But China with light tanks much narrowed the disadvantages. India too wants to catch the advantage China is enjoying.

Though the details of new light tank is unknown.. But a preliminary requirement has come forwarded

1) Weight should be not more than 22 T
2) can be deployed higher altitude than 3000 mtrs
3) main gun should be able to fire modern anti tank rounds
4) capability to defeat any armoured vehicle at a distance of 2000 mtrs
5) attatched ATGM
6) not clear if the main gun should have capability to fire guided anti tank missile

options are very limited. I think BMP-2 with 105mm gun will satisfy their desires...

 

[Vinod DX9]

options are very limited. I think BMP-2 with 105mm gun will satisfy their desires...

After rejecting this decades ago,now again going for it will be a faceloss....
Again, that DRDO 105 light can comes in a new form.... 13 T tank ex turret on tracked/wheeled WHAP... May be

 

[Vinod DX9]

Ashok Leyland Defense System has partnered with Rosoboronexport and ELCOM Group of India to upgrade BMP-2s of India

 

[Vinod DX9]

Why don't we bye BMP-3s as we will not get tracked Kestrel

 

[Adioz]

Why don't we bye BMP-3s as we will not get tracked Kestrel

This is why:-
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[aditya g]

MIDHANI has handed over the Bullet Proof bus to CRPF today:

BEML has handed over this ATV:

(Looks more like a Golf Cart but on serious note this must be for marshes)

Watch the whole video:


@Kunal Biswas

 

[Vinod DX9]

IPKF used BMPs in Sri Lanka

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Back bone MPV of Indian Army at CT ops so does CRPF and BSF ..

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The importance of Armored vehicle is very important, Given road sides bombs are now a common occurrence in any ambush terrorists are conducting against convoys ..

The IEDs are mainly from sides, shooting sharpnels in a wide area ..

 

[Adioz]

The importance of Armored vehicle is very important, Given road sides bombs are now a common occurrence in any ambush terrorists are conducting against convoys ..

The IEDs are mainly from sides, shooting sharpnels in a wide area ..

Are jammers not deployed to counter IED? Customisation of normal vehicles with armour seems not to work. Will the induction of TATA LSV2 be sufficient or do we need to move forces only by MPVs?

 

[porky_kicker]

Are jammers not deployed to counter IED? Customisation of normal vehicles with armour seems not to work. Will the induction of TATA LSV2 be sufficient or do we need to move forces only by MPVs?

jammers works against only RCIEDs

 

[aditya g]

I am eagerly waiting to see LSV on ground in Kashmir. Imagine all these jugaad gypsies and rakshaks replaced by the purpose built and factory armoured LSVs.

Having said that don't expect Aditya Mpv and Takshak to be replaced by LSV.

Are jammers not deployed to counter IED? Customisation of normal vehicles with armour seems not to work. Will the induction of TATA LSV2 be sufficient or do we need to move forces only by MPVs?

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Absence of space on this tanks forced units to adapt tool boxes over ERA panels ..

 

[Vinod DX9]

We used similar technique for T-55s and BMPs oo