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Not only NSV and Browning H-2, IA has deployed 14.5 mm KPVT and 23 mm ZU-23s also in bunkers along LOC. Even old Vijayanta and T-55 tanks are also used as pillboxes with their 105 mm guns firish HESH rounds in bunker busting roles.

It seems both BEL and OFB has got TOT of RCWS from El-bit systems (Israel). While BEL is using NSVT in it, OFB is using Browning H-2 for its RCWS.

IA do use some NSVT's along the LAC. Recently BEL has introduced a RCWS version of this gun. Though mainly intended for armoured vehicles, but it can be installed in LOC bunkers.

If Sig-716 is cancelled, better alternative than OFB R2 rifle will be 1. 7.62*51 mm version of MCIWS (in 7.62*51 mm) or a 2. 7.62*51 mm version version of ARDE (Sig 550 style) carbine 3. 7.62*51 mm version of P-72 rifle from SSS defence 4. AK-308 from IRRL OFB Korawa factory

Is the MOD pushing for the R2 rifle which OFB has been lobbying hard since 2017-18?

There is. But this can be circumvented in 2 ways: 1. Use of advanced next generation propellants. 2. Increasing the length of each rocket, while keeping the diameter constant. In this case, top of the rocket will stick out more from the launcher casette, than teh current Pinaka.

He talks about a 250-300 km rocket under development which can be fired from existing Pinaka launchers.

Former Lt. General WAG Pinto passes way. He was a veteran of WW2, 1962 and led 54 Infantry Division in the Battle of Basantar in 1971.

The Sahayak system should have been long abandonned. It is a relic from the old British Indian Army, passed down to the current one. In the 21st century, with mobile internet and social media, these exploitation are coming to the surface.

Army's HAWS

Don't read too much into JVs formed and MOUs signed during these arms exhibition. They are just a way around for foreign companies to participate in various local RFIs issued by the army, by bypassing the DPP policies about Make in India by tying up with a local player. No company will set up a...

The SMPP vest was ordered in 2018. Before that testing took place, where MKU did not meet the requirement.The order will take 3 years to complete. Hence by the end of this year, the order should be complete. However, MKU alleges that they also meet the tender requirement, but lost out on price...

Newly developed BIS standards for testing of future Bullet proof vests. http://ficci.in/events/24084/ISP/BRJ.pdf

Another bulletproof vest coming out of DRDO developed in accordance with GSQR 1438. https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/29______BPJ.pdf

Don't go by the looks. SMPP vest was tested in accordance with GSQR 1438, before the order.

SMPP bullet proof vest (as per GSQR 1438) that was ordered in 1.86 lac quantity. New Bhabha Kavach design (which is likely to be ordered next after SMPP order is delivered. Another design from young Army major. It can withstand Dragunov sniper hits from close ranges.

This is a very good move. However I am very skeptical of this part. I doubt that small pvt. players will be interseted, only big ones likes Kalyani.

The Trishul guy makes stories up in his blog. Not at all trustworthy. Only thing he does, is the take pictures from DRDO publications, websites, magazines and defence shows and watermark them. Nothing else.