Indian Special Forces (archived)

[Unknowncommando 2]

GHATAKs have limited numbers of IWI X95 + Mepro Mor in service.
Tonbo Imaging Arjun Thermal Sights mounted on EXFIL Ballistic High-Cut Helmets.
Go Pro mounted on MKU Helmets.
Romanian AKs with FAB DEFENCE Modifications.

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

#NSG #Commandos training on Ford F550 Superduty with Mobile Adjustable Ramp System ( MARS )

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

#NSG #Renault #Sherpa ..........

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

SF somewhere in the valley #IndianArmy

 

[Adrian Corvus]

Can anyone enlighten me about which special forces/unit do these guys belong to or even if they are Indian.

P.S. I would love to know the vehicle name too.

 

[armyofhind]

Can anyone enlighten me about which special forces/unit do these guys belong to or even if they are Indian.

P.S. I would love to know the vehicle name too.

Yes they are Indian. The belong to Para SF most probably 10 Para SF.

The vehicles are Polaris Quad Bikes most probably.

 

[Gessler]

Can't seem to find it now but I believe I've read in previous posts here on this thread that stuff like the panoramic night vision goggles are exclusive to US Tier-1 units...I'm posting a collection of images here in an attempt to dispel that misconception:

An incomplete list of users of the L-3 Communications' GPNVG-18 panoramic quad-tube NOD, outside of the US:

German KSK

German GSG-9

Italian "Colonel Moschin" Paras

South Korean KNP-SOU (Police special action unit)

Turkish SAS (Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Turkish Gendarmerie (Armed/Military Police) SOF

Ukrainian SSO

French RAID counter-terrorism unit

Note: this is not a complete list. There are many more users from more countries.

The crux of the matter however is...are these panoramic NODs the cutting edge? Nope - 10 years ago they were. Not anymore. Today it's a listed product - available for international export (subject to ITAR limitations of course, just like all other weapon systems are, to varying levels).

Even Bangalore-based Tonbo Imaging offers a panoramic NOD now:

These aren't really as much of a holy grail as people might think. Sure, these were cutting-edge stuff only accessible to JSOC Tier-1 perhaps 10-12 years ago, back when no non-essential person even had an inkling of their existence. But the tech is way past that period. Typically, Tier-1 has access to military tech that the rest of the world simply does not get to know about for the next ~10 years at least.

So what is the absolute cutting-edge in Tier-1 armory Today? - We don't hold the slightest clue.

 

[Adrian Corvus]

Yes they are Indian. The belong to Para SF most probably 10 Para SF.

The vehicles are Polaris Quad Bikes most probably.

Thanks. Didn't know those ATVs were used by the forces cause I never saw em in any list.

 

[singhboy98]

So what is the absolute cutting-edge in Tier-1 armory Today? - We don't hold the slightest clue.

This more or less sums up the entire conversation about the equipment levels of Indian SF's.

 

[Gessler]

This more or less sums up the entire conversation about the equipment levels of Indian SF's.

We have a reason to be secretive about stuff that even countries like Ukraine or Somalia can get their hands on?

Doesn't make sense to me.

 

[Wisemarko]

We have a reason to be secretive about stuff that even countries like Ukraine or Somalia can get their hands on?

Doesn't make sense to me.

India is secretive where there is no need eg: not letting anyone onboard P-8I (USN and Australian Navy give routine tours on them) or not showing SF gear or inside of most weapon platforms (while OEM post YouTube videos on them!). But not secretive about border ops, casualty reports, incident reports and other operational details where such revelations affect only adversely.

 

[Gessler]

India is secretive where there is no need eg: not letting anyone onboard P-8I (USN and Australian Navy give routine tours on them) or not showing SF gear or inside of most weapon platforms (while OEM post YouTube videos on them!). But not secretive about border ops, casualty reports, incident reports and other operational details where such revelations affect only adversely.

Correct, however secrecy with regard to equipment that one wears on their person is not easy to 'cordon off'. That would only be possible if no one with a camera were to be allowed anywhere near where SFs are operating. Not easy to enforce in your own country.

When Sunjuwan Army camp was attacked, Paras came. Everyone saw them and everyone saw what they were wearing or equipped with. You can't hide that, not in this country. If we were sending Paras to operate inside of PoK, then yes, there is significant chance we don't know what is the gear being used as one is not likely to get media coverage of those ops. But we DO get significant media coverage of Paras conducting CT operations inside of J&K.

 

[MuzzleVelocity]

I think someone here posted an image of fully geared SG operators wielding FN Scars, way back in 2006.

 

[Gessler]

I think someone here posted an image of fully geared SG operators wielding FN Scars, way back in 2006.

2006? The FN SCAR wasn't even inducted into US service at that point.

If you're referring to this image:

It isn't from 2006, it's much later.

 

[MuzzleVelocity]

2006? The FN SCAR wasn't even inducted into US service at that point.

If you're referring to this image:

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It isn't from 2006, it's much later.

Pretty sure, someone on this forum mentioned that it was from 2006. And yes, that's the image I am talking about.

 

[rkhanna]

Pretty sure, someone on this forum mentioned that it was from 2006. And yes, that's the image I am talking about.

The photo is circa 2009/10 time if I am not wrong. The kit was brought under the SPG FN order.

PS that's the NSG kill house

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

Grey Renault Sherpa spotted during PM Modi's rally in Varanasi
This one belongs to Special Protection Group (SPG)
You can see one Counter Assualt Team (CAT) commando on the vehicle with balaclava and black vest with 'POLICE' written on it

 

[Unknowncommando 2]

#IndianArmy 12 PARA SF ( The Dirty Dozen ) Commando carrying IWI NEGEV LMG 5.56 mm with mounted IWI X4 day sight & laser designator during Tri Service Special Forces Joint Exercise. This Negev belongs to IAF Garud.

 

[rkhanna]

#IndianArmy 12 PARA SF ( The Dirty Dozen ) Commando carrying IWI NEGEV LMG 5.56 mm with mounted IWI X4 day sight & laser designator during Tri Service Special Forces Joint Exercise. This Negev belongs to IAF Garud.

Is this the same EX as last year or another one took place this year ?

 

[Dracula]

Can anyone enlighten me about which special forces/unit do these guys belong to or even if they are Indian.

P.S. I would love to know the vehicle name too.

They are from 10 Para SF and the vehicle name is Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700 4x4 All Terrian Vehicle.