Indian Army Armored Vehicles

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India created the most unique BMP-2 equipped with Kamikaze drone and ATGM

Indian state-owned defense company Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI) created the most unique BMP-2 armored vehicle equipped with integrated FCS, Loiter munition system and 5th generation ATGM.

On October 18, the largest defense and aerospace exhibition, DefExpo 2022, kicked off in Gujrat, India, with lots of new equipment and modernized and brand-new technology. An image of unique upgraded BMP-2M published by Vayu Aerospace equipped with loitering ammunition from AVision and Rafael’s 5th Spike ATGM.

AVANI BMP-2M is equipped with third generation Sighting system for both Gunner and Commander, an integrated Fire control system for weapons, a Multifunctional Display for Commander and gunner, an overriding facility for the commander, Auto target tracking, a display for trooper to improve situational Awareness. However, the vehicle is still equipped with traditional 30 mm Turret autocannon 2A42.

AVision Loiter Munition System

• Pinpoint strikes from any direction and vertical.
• Abort, re-engage and recover capability
• Independent, beyond-IOS precision .
• High-speed transit flight and low-speed loitering.
• Low noise, low thermal signature
• Stabilized electrooptical (EO/IR) seeker.
• Warheads tailored to customer requirements.
• Lightweight with the pneumatic launch.

Operational Advantage:

• Delivers independence and flexibility to frontline forces
• Multi-operational platform: air, land and sea.
• Highly efficient in urban earfare with minimal collateral damage
• Independent closure of sensor-to-shooter loop
• Maintains element of surprise.
• Enhanced ISR and precise fire capabilities.
• Man Portable.
• Multi-Mission, Miniature BLOS Systems for Land Platforms.
• Precision and Reliability for all Levels of the Fighting Forces.

Specification of BMP version

• Weight: 12kg
• Warhead: 4.5kg
• Endurance: 60 minutes
• Propulsion: Electric
• Launching: Canister

SPIKE 5th Generation ATGM

• Enhanced lethality against all types of targets
• Reduced Round weight for excellent weight to lethality ratio
• Reduced launcher Weight
• Full commonality to all SPIKE missile launchers (Air, Ground and Sea)
• Lethality: Highly capable tandem HEAT warhead, Smart multipurpose warhead
• Range: Ground launch : 5.5 km, Aerial launch : 10 km
• Modes of operation : Fire & Forget/ Fire & Observe / Fire to target coordinate
• Data link of Man in the loop: fibre optic for ground launch RF for Aerial launch
• Embedded IMU for third party target allocation missions-network enabled
• Embedded CAPS Capabilities
• Very low LCC (Life cycle Cost)
• Pinpoint accuracy at long range
• Enhances the force operational range and precision ability Lofted missile trajectory enables steep angle of attack for target engagements in line of sight and beyond line of sight
• (engagement of an enemy firing position rear slope)
• Abort mission capability mid flight
• High hit/ kill probability

India created the most unique BMP-2 equipped with Kamikaze drone and ATGM - Defence View

Indian state-owned defense company Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVANI) created the most unique BMP-2 armored vehicle equipped with integrated FCS, Loiter

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ARMY TO GET MORE M4 ARMOURED VEHICLES, WITH SPIKE MISSILES
Bharat Forge Limited which has supplied 60 of its M4 armoured vehicles to the Army, some of which have been deployed in eastern Ladakh since the standoff, is set to supply another 30 vehicles while also looking at exports. The M4 is also getting a firepower upgrade with the addition of Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) on the request of the Army, according to company officials, and plans are under way to upgrade the existing 30mm gun to a 76mm gun.

“We have delivered 60 M4s to the Indian Army till date including some sent for United Nations Peace Keeping missions. We are looking for another order of 30 vehicles and expect further orders. There are also orders coming in from abroad,” a company official said at DefExpo-2022 held in Gandhinagar last week. This will become the main troop carrier in dangerous territories, the official remarked.

Anticipating further demand, Bharat Forge is ramping production capacity to 100 vehicles a year. There were several enquiries from foreign delegations during the DefExpo, company officials said.

In 2020, as the standoff began with China in eastern Ladakh, the Army went scouting for troop carrying vehicles offering better mobility and protection in high altitude areas and evaluated several vehicles fielded by Indian companies. The Army has since placed orders for protected troop carriers from Bharat Forge and TATA Group.

Bharat Forge had entered into collaboration with global aerospace and technology company Paramount Group which shared its Intellectual Property (IP) of its vehicles. Speaking at DefExpo, Paramount Group Founder Ivor Ichikowitz said they were looking at making India one of their primary partners. “We have collaborated with Kalyani Group to build a range of systems for the world. We believe that India can become one of the largest defence exporters and so we invested here,” he said.

In this regard, stating that their current order book is close to $1bn, Mr. Ichikowitz said he believes that a third of their sourcing could be done from India.

On the M4, Mr. Ichikowitz said it was 100% made in India. It was extensively redesigned by Kalyani in India and was about 95% indigenous, he stated. Stating that the India specification of M4 was the most advanced version available, he added, “It is not only an opportunity for Indian forces but also export. We are collaborating with Kalyani for a portfolio of orders for M4 from Central Asia, Africa and Middle East.”

Bharat Forge described the ‘Kalyani M4’ as a quick reaction fighting vehicle designed to meet the specific requirements of armed forces for quick mobility in rough terrain and in areas affected by mine and IED threats. It is capable of carrying an Infantry Platoon in full combat gear.

In February 2021, Bharat Forge announced that it has received an order from Defence Ministry under emergency procurement worth ₹117.95 crore to supply its Kalyani M4 mine protection vehicles to the Army. The deal was for 27 vehicles according to Army sources. The Army has since placed further orders for these vehicles.

Army To Get More M4 Armoured Vehicles, With Spike Missiles

Paramount Group looking at expanding sourcing from India Bharat Forge Limited which has supplied 60 of its M4 armoured vehicles to the Army,...

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ARMY TO GET MORE M4 ARMOURED VEHICLES, WITH SPIKE MISSILES
Bharat Forge Limited which has supplied 60 of its M4 armoured vehicles to the Army, some of which have been deployed in eastern Ladakh since the standoff, is set to supply another 30 vehicles while also looking at exports. The M4 is also getting a firepower upgrade with the addition of Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) on the request of the Army, according to company officials, and plans are under way to upgrade the existing 30mm gun to a 76mm gun.

“We have delivered 60 M4s to the Indian Army till date including some sent for United Nations Peace Keeping missions. We are looking for another order of 30 vehicles and expect further orders. There are also orders coming in from abroad,” a company official said at DefExpo-2022 held in Gandhinagar last week. This will become the main troop carrier in dangerous territories, the official remarked.

Anticipating further demand, Bharat Forge is ramping production capacity to 100 vehicles a year. There were several enquiries from foreign delegations during the DefExpo, company officials said.

In 2020, as the standoff began with China in eastern Ladakh, the Army went scouting for troop carrying vehicles offering better mobility and protection in high altitude areas and evaluated several vehicles fielded by Indian companies. The Army has since placed orders for protected troop carriers from Bharat Forge and TATA Group.

Bharat Forge had entered into collaboration with global aerospace and technology company Paramount Group which shared its Intellectual Property (IP) of its vehicles. Speaking at DefExpo, Paramount Group Founder Ivor Ichikowitz said they were looking at making India one of their primary partners. “We have collaborated with Kalyani Group to build a range of systems for the world. We believe that India can become one of the largest defence exporters and so we invested here,” he said.

In this regard, stating that their current order book is close to $1bn, Mr. Ichikowitz said he believes that a third of their sourcing could be done from India.

On the M4, Mr. Ichikowitz said it was 100% made in India. It was extensively redesigned by Kalyani in India and was about 95% indigenous, he stated. Stating that the India specification of M4 was the most advanced version available, he added, “It is not only an opportunity for Indian forces but also export. We are collaborating with Kalyani for a portfolio of orders for M4 from Central Asia, Africa and Middle East.”

Bharat Forge described the ‘Kalyani M4’ as a quick reaction fighting vehicle designed to meet the specific requirements of armed forces for quick mobility in rough terrain and in areas affected by mine and IED threats. It is capable of carrying an Infantry Platoon in full combat gear.

In February 2021, Bharat Forge announced that it has received an order from Defence Ministry under emergency procurement worth ₹117.95 crore to supply its Kalyani M4 mine protection vehicles to the Army. The deal was for 27 vehicles according to Army sources. The Army has since placed further orders for these vehicles.

Army To Get More M4 Armoured Vehicles, With Spike Missiles

Paramount Group looking at expanding sourcing from India Bharat Forge Limited which has supplied 60 of its M4 armoured vehicles to the Army,...

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45 for IA + 16 for UNPKO = 61 in service.
30 new orders for IA.

Now, I just want some update on QRFV-Light/ Mahindra ALSV.

 

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Indian army releases Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of quantity 375 Light Bullet Proof Vehicle
1. Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of quantity 375 Light Bullet Proof Vehicle has been accorded by the Competent Authority as per details given below:-

(a) Quantity. 375 Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV)

(b) Category. ‘Buy Indian’ under Fast Track Procedure, in accordance with provisions of Chapter V of DAP-2020.

(c) Mode. Open Tender Enquiry.

The broad details in respect of quantity 375 Light Bullet Proof Vehicle (LBPV) is given as under :-

Indian army releases Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of quantity 375 Light Bullet Proof Vehicle | Defence Matrix

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INDIAN ARMY ISSUES RFI FOR PROCUREMENT OF 1,2000 PROTECTED MOBILITY VEHICLE
Indian Army issues a RFI for Procurement of Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) for High Altitude (above 4000m) and Standard (below 4000m) reports Hindustan Times.


The approximate quantities are : For High Altitude Operations 500 and for Standard Operations 700.

The army, in a request for information issued on Thursday, has spelt out the operational characteristics of the vehicles it needs for high-altitude areas.

The defence ministry plans to equip the Indian Army with protected mobility vehicles (PMV) for use in high-altitude areas, above 4000 metre, officials familiar with the matter said. The army needs similar vehicles for other areas too.

In a request for information issued on Thursday, the army spelt out the operational characteristics of the vehicles it needs for high altitude with details such as ballistic protection, payload capacity, speed, operating temperature, firing ports and operating altitude.

The army plans to buy 500 such vehicles for high altitude.

The PMVs will have to be a wheeled, 4x4 drive mode vehicle with automatic transmission, and a minimum seating capacity of 10 soldiers excluding driver and co-driver - all with combat loads not less than 30 kg.

The RFI said the PMV should optimally function in temperatures ranging from 40˚C to minus 15˚C. The army also requires standard PMVs for deployment at heights less than 4,000 metre. In another RFI, the army said it needs 700 such vehicles.

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Indian Army looking for indigenous LAMVS; Sends out RFI for 800 vehicles
Besides carrying troops these vehicles will also be used for carrying loads of ammunition, surveillance and communication systems to be used for mandated operational tasks.

For high altitude areas, deserts and plains, the Indian Army is looking to buy around 800 light armoured multipurpose vehicles (LAMVs). On Friday a Request for Information was sent to several vendors for LAMVs which will be deployed with the mechanised and armoured units of the Indian Army. In the recent conflicts including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, when the US led troops were in Afghanistan or Iraq, these LAMVS proved that these are the “to-go’’ vehicles which are needed in a war zones where the troops need to be moved around and be protected from threats posed by small arms fire, hidden explosive devices and shell splinters.

The main requisite of the RfI that has been issued to identify the vendors here in India who can deliver the 800 vehicles from the time the contract is signed.

These vehicles will be in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat’’ initiative and will be used for surveillance as well as reconnaissance operations once they are deployed in different terrains across the country. According to the RFI these LAMV should have adequate mobility, and should also be able to protect the troops inside.

Besides carrying troops these vehicles will also be used for carrying loads of ammunition, surveillance and communication systems to be used for mandated operational tasks.

Since the vehicles will be deployed in different terrains –desert, plains and high altitude they have to have the capability to issue early warning and intelligence and also be adaptable with drones.

TATA Motors displayed LAMV in 2014

For the first time, an Indian company TATA Motors had put on display LAMV at the DefExpo in New Delhi in 2014. This LAMV showcased its capability to be used for reconnaissance mobility, protection and firepower.

The vehicle was displayed at the TATA stand in 2014 and had a modular design which could be upgraded and also retains its functional superiority throughout its service life. With technological edge the vehicle is good for tactical battlefields and can be deployed in different terrains in the country.

It also has low life cycle cost as it is mostly indigenised and as was reported back then the subsystems shared commonality with the other standard vehicles.

Reports in the public domain have identified the TATA built LAMV among the top such vehicles in the world.

The TATA vehicle also has composite and ceramic armouring, there is a separate crew compartment and a blast deflecting “V’’ shaped hull. There are bulletproof windscreens too and take a six person crew.

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/indian-army-looking-for-indigenous-lamvs-sends-out-rfi-for-800-vehicles/2580662/

 

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LAMV 4x4 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle

The LAMV is a 4x4 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicle developed and produced by the Indian Defense Company TATA Motors with technical inputs from Supacat of the UK, for vital reconnaissance mobility, protection and firepower. The LAMV was presented for the first time to the public during the defense exhibition in India, Defexpo 2014. The LAMV can be operated effectively with its modern observation, surveillance and communication equipment. This technological edge, necessary to achieve ascendancy in the tactical battlefield will have the vital operational configuration to address Urban Warfare and engagements on all terrain. The 4x4 LAMV equipped of modern modular design will have the 'stretch potential' to incorporate imperative upgrades and retain functional superiority throughout its service life. Low life cycle cost mainly is due to its indigenization. All the main subsystems share commonality with the standard vehicular aggregates that are there in service.

Armament

At Defexpo, the 4x4 LAMV was fitted with open-top turret mounted on the top of the crew compartment armed with a 12.7mm machine gun. There is also a single hatch in the roof. The 4x4 LAMC can be equipped with a full range of weapon station and smoke grenade launchers in option. The turret has a 360° azimuth manual movement and ballistic protection for the gunner side and front for NIJ (National Institute of Justice Ratings for Body Armor) level III. This armor, normally of hard or semi-rigid construction, protects against 7.62mm full-metal jacketed bullets (US military designation M80) with nominal masses of 9.7 g (150 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 838 m/s (2,750 ft/s) or less. It also provides protection against threats such as 223 Remington (5.56mm FMJ), 30 Carbine FMJ, and 12-gauge rifled slug, as well as Level I through IIIA threats. Level III body armor is clearly intended only for tactical situations when the threat warrants such protection, such as barricade confrontations involving sporting rifles.​

Design and protection

The 4x4 LAMV has a 8 Ton GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) with a payload of 1.5 Ton. It can seat six persons including the crew (Commander and Driver). With a front engine, ergonomically integrated dashboard and equipment panel, enabling a better internal volume. The 4x4 LAMV integrates a monocoque composite material pod to protect the crew, with a full length high hardness steel bottom V Hull for blast protection. The POD is tillable side wise for better serviceability. It offers maximum survivability in high threat environments due to its ballistic hull design, special armour protection and high mobility. The protection varies from Stanag II (a) and (b) for blast and Stanag II for Ballistic protection. Side doors located on both sides of the vehicle allows the quick crew entry and exit.​

Propulsion

The 4x4 LAMV is able to reach a maximum road speed of 105 km/h and has been configured with a powerful indigenous 210 HP water cooled turbocharged engine coupled to an automatic transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse speeds. The engine ensures high power to weight ratio of 25HP/T with a self-recovery winch. Being an indigenous engine it exceedingly satisfies the reliability and maintainability expectations with its low operational cost and easily available service. The 4x4 LAMV has an automatic transmission, all wheel independent double wish bone type suspension with air spring and hydraulic damper. lt also has self-leveling capability with ARB in front and rear, ensuring safety and comfort for the crew during cross country move. The mobility is further enhanced with run flat tyres and CTIS.​

Accessories

The crew in the pod is provided with the Driver and Commander display units, economically integrated on dashboard, and has provisions for integrating Electro Optic System, Radio, GPS, and driver assistance Camera. It is equipped with state of art ruggedized navigation unit with GPS system and Inertial positioning system in case of unavailability of GPS. The LAMV is also equipped with CCD cameras, Thermal Imagers & Laser Range Finder with detection range up to 10 km, recognition up to 6 km and identification up to 3.5 km. The 4x4 LAMV can be equipped with AFDSS (Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System) based on customer requirements. At Defexpo 2014, the 4x4 LAMV was fitted with a telescopic mast equipped with surveillance systems mounted at the rear of the vehicle.​

Specifications

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Armament​ One 12.7mm machine gun a​ Country users​ Project​ Designer Country​ India​ Accessories​ Electro Optic System, Radio, GPS, driver assistance Camera, CCD cameras, day/night vision, laser range finder,​ Crew​ 2 + 4 soldiers​ Armor​ Stanaga 4569, Level II for crew compartment, Level II (a) and (b) under hull.​ Combat Weight​ 8,000 kg​ Speed​ 105 km/h maximum road speed​ Range​ ? km a a​ Dimensions​ Length: 5.55 m; Width: 2.5 m; Height: 2.35 m​

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These four armoured vehicles might be acquired by the Indian Army

Indian Army is planning to procure around 800 light armoured multipurpose vehicles (LAMVs) for use in high-altitude areas, plains and deserts. These will be deployed by the mechanised and armoured units of the Army.

According to reports published by The Hindu, the Indian Army has initiated the process for the procurement of approximately 800 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (LAMV) for its mechanised infantry and armoured corps by issuing the Request For Information (RFI).

“The LAMV will be employed by reconnaissance (Recce) and surveillance platoons of Mechanised Infantry and Recce Troops of Armoured Corps for recce and surveillance tasks. Hence, the proposed LAMV must possess adequate mobility and provide protection for troops on board,” the RFI stated. In addition, it should be able to carry the battle loads to include weapons, ammunition, surveillance and communication equipment required to carry out mandated operational tasks, it stated.

The RFI is being issued with a view to finalise Services Qualitative Requirements (SQRs), decide on procurement category and identify probable Indian vendors who are capable to undertake the said project and deliver the said LAMVs within a period of 36 months from the date of award of contract at the rate of 300 LAMV per year, the RFI said.

LAMV will be employed for on-road and cross-country movement in the plain and desert terrain along the Western borders and in high altitude, up to 5,000 meters altitude, mountainous terrain including snow bound areas as occurring along Northern borders, including eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim, it stated.

On the operational requirements, the Army elaborated that it intends to carry out a silent reconnaissance and continuous surveillance of intended area of operations with protected mobility in the battlefield and provide early warning and intelligence of hostile elements. “Usage and carriage of weapons, ammunition, surveillance and communication equipment along with recce and marking stores apart from integrating with dynamic resources viz drones & loiter munitions.”

Also, to observe the intended area through integrated surveillance equipment [in service Battle Field Surveillance Radar (BFSR) and Hand Held Thermal Imager (HHTI)] on a telescopic retractable mast and use in service machine gun mounted on a hatch for bringing down effective fire, it added.

According to the technical specifications which the army wants in the LAMV, the army may consider buying any one of these below mentioned made-in-India armoured vehicles

1) TATA LAMV
The TATA LAMV is a new 4×4 light patrol vehicle developed by India-based TATA Motors Defence Solutions in collaboration with Supacat of the UK. The vehicle can be deployed in troop transportation, reconnaissance, border patrol, convoy protection, light strike and urban warfare missions. The LAMV is fitted with a 210hp water cooled turbocharged diesel engine coupled to an automatic transmission (five forward and one reverse).

The engine provides the vehicle a high power to weight ratio of 25hp/t. The vehicle features all wheel independent double wish bone type suspension. The self-levelling suspension with anti-roll bars provides comfort for the crew irrespective of the vehicle’s load. The rubber-tired road wheels fitted with run flats and central tire inflation system (CTIS) enhance the mobility. The LAMV can achieve a maximum road speed of 105km/h.

• Payload: 1.25T,2T
• Crew: D+3P
• Integration: BFSR,HHTI,ISTS,drone, loitering munitions
• Armament: 7.62mm MG,12.7 mm MG
• Protection: STANAG I,II
• P/W: 33hp/T min

2) Kalyani M4
The Kalyani M4 is a armoured personnel carrier produced by Kalyani Group’s Bharat Forge. It is the modified version of South African based Paramount Group’s Mbombe 4. After conducting extensive trials in Ladakh, Indian Army placed orders for these vehicles under an emergency procurement amidst China-India Border Standoff in a contract worth ₹177.95 Crores ($US23.6 million).

Kalyani M4 in service with Indian Army
The Kalyani M4 is designed predominantly as an extraction and occupant protection vehicle. Its design offers high speed and quick manoeuvrability. It has a maximum payload of 2.3 tonnes and can carry up to 8 people. With all the armour, the M4 weighs around 16,000 Kg. It has a 43-degree approach and 44-degrees departure angle with a water wading depth of 900 mm to operate it in tough terrain or fording rivers.

The Kalyani M4 uses a turbocharged 6-pot diesel motor which is rated to deliver 465hp and a 1627 Nm of torque. It uses a CVT automatic transmission. It also features a low-range gearbox to work with the 4×4 system to scale difficult steep inclines. The M4 has top speed of 140 km/h and has a range of 800 km.

Kalyani M4 in service with Indian Army
The Kalyani M4 is designed predominantly as an extraction and occupant protection vehicle. Its design offers high speed and quick manoeuvrability. It has a maximum payload of 2.3 tonnes and can carry up to 8 people. With all the armour, the M4 weighs around 16,000 Kg. It has a 43-degree approach and 44-degrees departure angle with a water wading depth of 900 mm to operate it in tough terrain or fording rivers.

The Kalyani M4 uses a turbocharged 6-pot diesel motor which is rated to deliver 465hp and a 1627 Nm of torque. It uses a CVT automatic transmission. It also features a low-range gearbox to work with the 4×4 system to scale difficult steep inclines. The M4 has top speed of 140 km/h and has a range of 800 km.

The vehicle can withstand three 10 kg TNT charges under the wheels and one 50 kg IED Blast at its one side.

• Curb Weight: 14T
• Payload: 2T
• P/W: 27 hp/T min
• Crew: D+11P
• Protection: STANAG II(b)
• Armament: 7.62mm LMG Firing Port: 5+5+1

3) Mahindra Straton Plus
The Straton Plus is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) offered in LAV (Light Armoured Vehicle) and LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle) versions. This armoured personnel carrier is built using a monocoque design, and it also has a unique single-piece V – Shape Hull.

Mahindra Straton Plus
The Straton Plus offers unparalleled levels of blast and ballistic protection and is designed to provide maximum protection to defence forces and law enforcement agencies against IED’s, hand grenades and anti-personnel mines in urban and off-road environments.

This APC is built on Ford F550 to provide a LOW MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul options) and have a powerful 6.7L (300 bhp) engine, heavy-duty suspension and brakes, and infinite internal configuration options including 2 + 10 seats, fold up, bench and blast attenuation seats, advanced electronic surveillance and countermeasures equipment.

• Weight: 8T+
• Role: Surveillance / ECM /C&C Configuration
• Engine: 6.7-litre V8 turbocharged diesel engine
• Protection: STANG IIIa
• Crew: 12 Seats (10 + 2) with 10 firing pot
• Armament: 360 degrees rotatable gunners station

4) Ashok Leyland LSV
The Ashok Leyland LSV is built upon a sturdy space frame chassis that can support a platform of up to 8 tonnes. It can carry a payload of 1 tonne and 5 occupants inside the cabin in addition to the same. The 4×4 LSV, is a light, specialist, troop mobility vehicle developed to operate in difficult terrains and adverse weather conditions. The armoured vehicle is fitted with an H6 engine that is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and a 2-speed unit for accessories.

Ashok Leyland LSV
A few of the most notable features of the vehicle includes a central tyre inflation system, a large protective plate under the cabin to protect the cabin from debris and perhaps deflect ammo. There’s also a winch up front which can pull some heavy stuff.

Optional elements on the vehicle come in the form of a water tank, a rearview camera, a 360-degree rotatable gunners station with viewport & gun mount, provision for a weapons station, additional jerry cans, an antenna mount and a searchlight on the roof which can either be motorized or manually operated.

• Curb Weight: 5T-8T
• P/W: 34 hp/T min (6t)
• Payload: 1T
• Protection: STANAG (level depends on requirement)
• Crew: 5 including driver
• Armament: 360 degrees rotatable gunners station with viewport & gun mount, can be attached with small systems

Out of these four Kalayani M4 and Ashok Leyland LSV are already in service with the Indian armed forces in small numbers. Kalyani M4 is currently used by Army in UN missions while Ashok Leyland LSV is in service with IAF.

These four armoured vehicles might be acquired by the Indian Army – Defence View

 

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These four armoured vehicles might be acquired by the Indian Army

Indian Army is planning to procure around 800 light armoured multipurpose vehicles (LAMVs) for use in high-altitude areas, plains and deserts. These will be deployed by the mechanised and armoured units of the Army.

According to reports published by The Hindu, the Indian Army has initiated the process for the procurement of approximately 800 Light Armoured Multipurpose Vehicles (LAMV) for its mechanised infantry and armoured corps by issuing the Request For Information (RFI).

“The LAMV will be employed by reconnaissance (Recce) and surveillance platoons of Mechanised Infantry and Recce Troops of Armoured Corps for recce and surveillance tasks. Hence, the proposed LAMV must possess adequate mobility and provide protection for troops on board,” the RFI stated. In addition, it should be able to carry the battle loads to include weapons, ammunition, surveillance and communication equipment required to carry out mandated operational tasks, it stated.

The RFI is being issued with a view to finalise Services Qualitative Requirements (SQRs), decide on procurement category and identify probable Indian vendors who are capable to undertake the said project and deliver the said LAMVs within a period of 36 months from the date of award of contract at the rate of 300 LAMV per year, the RFI said.

LAMV will be employed for on-road and cross-country movement in the plain and desert terrain along the Western borders and in high altitude, up to 5,000 meters altitude, mountainous terrain including snow bound areas as occurring along Northern borders, including eastern Ladakh and North Sikkim, it stated.

On the operational requirements, the Army elaborated that it intends to carry out a silent reconnaissance and continuous surveillance of intended area of operations with protected mobility in the battlefield and provide early warning and intelligence of hostile elements. “Usage and carriage of weapons, ammunition, surveillance and communication equipment along with recce and marking stores apart from integrating with dynamic resources viz drones & loiter munitions.”

Also, to observe the intended area through integrated surveillance equipment [in service Battle Field Surveillance Radar (BFSR) and Hand Held Thermal Imager (HHTI)] on a telescopic retractable mast and use in service machine gun mounted on a hatch for bringing down effective fire, it added.

According to the technical specifications which the army wants in the LAMV, the army may consider buying any one of these below mentioned made-in-India armoured vehicles

1) TATA LAMV
The TATA LAMV is a new 4×4 light patrol vehicle developed by India-based TATA Motors Defence Solutions in collaboration with Supacat of the UK. The vehicle can be deployed in troop transportation, reconnaissance, border patrol, convoy protection, light strike and urban warfare missions. The LAMV is fitted with a 210hp water cooled turbocharged diesel engine coupled to an automatic transmission (five forward and one reverse).

The engine provides the vehicle a high power to weight ratio of 25hp/t. The vehicle features all wheel independent double wish bone type suspension. The self-levelling suspension with anti-roll bars provides comfort for the crew irrespective of the vehicle’s load. The rubber-tired road wheels fitted with run flats and central tire inflation system (CTIS) enhance the mobility. The LAMV can achieve a maximum road speed of 105km/h.

• Payload: 1.25T,2T
• Crew: D+3P
• Integration: BFSR,HHTI,ISTS,drone, loitering munitions
• Armament: 7.62mm MG,12.7 mm MG
• Protection: STANAG I,II
• P/W: 33hp/T min

2) Kalyani M4
The Kalyani M4 is a armoured personnel carrier produced by Kalyani Group’s Bharat Forge. It is the modified version of South African based Paramount Group’s Mbombe 4. After conducting extensive trials in Ladakh, Indian Army placed orders for these vehicles under an emergency procurement amidst China-India Border Standoff in a contract worth ₹177.95 Crores ($US23.6 million).

Kalyani M4 in service with Indian Army
The Kalyani M4 is designed predominantly as an extraction and occupant protection vehicle. Its design offers high speed and quick manoeuvrability. It has a maximum payload of 2.3 tonnes and can carry up to 8 people. With all the armour, the M4 weighs around 16,000 Kg. It has a 43-degree approach and 44-degrees departure angle with a water wading depth of 900 mm to operate it in tough terrain or fording rivers.

The Kalyani M4 uses a turbocharged 6-pot diesel motor which is rated to deliver 465hp and a 1627 Nm of torque. It uses a CVT automatic transmission. It also features a low-range gearbox to work with the 4×4 system to scale difficult steep inclines. The M4 has top speed of 140 km/h and has a range of 800 km.

Kalyani M4 in service with Indian Army
The Kalyani M4 is designed predominantly as an extraction and occupant protection vehicle. Its design offers high speed and quick manoeuvrability. It has a maximum payload of 2.3 tonnes and can carry up to 8 people. With all the armour, the M4 weighs around 16,000 Kg. It has a 43-degree approach and 44-degrees departure angle with a water wading depth of 900 mm to operate it in tough terrain or fording rivers.

The Kalyani M4 uses a turbocharged 6-pot diesel motor which is rated to deliver 465hp and a 1627 Nm of torque. It uses a CVT automatic transmission. It also features a low-range gearbox to work with the 4×4 system to scale difficult steep inclines. The M4 has top speed of 140 km/h and has a range of 800 km.

The vehicle can withstand three 10 kg TNT charges under the wheels and one 50 kg IED Blast at its one side.

• Curb Weight: 14T
• Payload: 2T
• P/W: 27 hp/T min
• Crew: D+11P
• Protection: STANAG II(b)
• Armament: 7.62mm LMG Firing Port: 5+5+1

3) Mahindra Straton Plus
The Straton Plus is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) offered in LAV (Light Armoured Vehicle) and LTV (Light Tactical Vehicle) versions. This armoured personnel carrier is built using a monocoque design, and it also has a unique single-piece V – Shape Hull.

Mahindra Straton Plus
The Straton Plus offers unparalleled levels of blast and ballistic protection and is designed to provide maximum protection to defence forces and law enforcement agencies against IED’s, hand grenades and anti-personnel mines in urban and off-road environments.

This APC is built on Ford F550 to provide a LOW MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul options) and have a powerful 6.7L (300 bhp) engine, heavy-duty suspension and brakes, and infinite internal configuration options including 2 + 10 seats, fold up, bench and blast attenuation seats, advanced electronic surveillance and countermeasures equipment.

• Weight: 8T+
• Role: Surveillance / ECM /C&C Configuration
• Engine: 6.7-litre V8 turbocharged diesel engine
• Protection: STANG IIIa
• Crew: 12 Seats (10 + 2) with 10 firing pot
• Armament: 360 degrees rotatable gunners station

4) Ashok Leyland LSV
The Ashok Leyland LSV is built upon a sturdy space frame chassis that can support a platform of up to 8 tonnes. It can carry a payload of 1 tonne and 5 occupants inside the cabin in addition to the same. The 4×4 LSV, is a light, specialist, troop mobility vehicle developed to operate in difficult terrains and adverse weather conditions. The armoured vehicle is fitted with an H6 engine that is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and a 2-speed unit for accessories.

Ashok Leyland LSV
A few of the most notable features of the vehicle includes a central tyre inflation system, a large protective plate under the cabin to protect the cabin from debris and perhaps deflect ammo. There’s also a winch up front which can pull some heavy stuff.

Optional elements on the vehicle come in the form of a water tank, a rearview camera, a 360-degree rotatable gunners station with viewport & gun mount, provision for a weapons station, additional jerry cans, an antenna mount and a searchlight on the roof which can either be motorized or manually operated.

• Curb Weight: 5T-8T
• P/W: 34 hp/T min (6t)
• Payload: 1T
• Protection: STANAG (level depends on requirement)
• Crew: 5 including driver
• Armament: 360 degrees rotatable gunners station with viewport & gun mount, can be attached with small systems

Out of these four Kalayani M4 and Ashok Leyland LSV are already in service with the Indian armed forces in small numbers. Kalyani M4 is currently used by Army in UN missions while Ashok Leyland LSV is in service with IAF.

These four armoured vehicles might be acquired by the Indian Army – Defence View

IA will order 500 of each don't worry ... (sniffs a heavy load of hopium )

 

[WolfPack86]

Indian army to get and deploy AATV Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles along Line of Actual Control
The procurement of 18 Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles (AATV) for mobility and carrying mounted artillery guns to be deployed along the northern borders is under process, Mayank Singh reports. As per requirements projected in March 2022, the Articulated All-Terrain Vehicle (AATV) should be capable to operate up to 18,000 feet in High Altitude Areas (Glaciated and Snowbound) and marshy terrain (salt waste dry/wet) in plains. Twelve have to be sent to Ladakh and 6 to Gujarat.

As earlier reported by the New Indian Express, the Indian Army is set to get stronger firepower along its northern borders with China. Authorities have issued a Request For Information (RFI) to procure mounted (self-propelled) 105mm/37 caliber mounted gun systems. As per the RFI issued by the Indian Army on April 29, the field regiments will be equipped with mounted gun systems.

Indian army to get and deploy AATV Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles along Line of Actual Control | Defense News June 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year

Indian army to get and deploy AATV Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles along Line of Actual Control

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[Fatalis]

Is there any update on 125 Mahindra LBPV for IA?

 

[bhramos]

 

[Blademaster]

India should sell these back to Russia and buy K-2 panthers or Arjuns. Dump all T-series tanks. The Russia-Ukraine war has proven that these are deathtraps waiting to happen.

 

[jai jaganath]

Wait this is not t-72 upgrade
T-72 upgrades is different
Kunal biswas has shared the pic of it

 

[BlackViking]

Any idea about the upgrades @Bleh

 

[Fatalis]

Each tank has it's own nick name?

Here we can see Angar and Chirag.

 

[Marliii]

 

[Super falcon]

When would IA induct Zorawar tanks

Chinese PLA effectively using these ZTQ 15 against India in mountains

 

[TheHurtLocker]

Looks like the T-55 are still alive and kicking

Some
T-55 images by Kunal

 

[binayak95]

Looks like the T-55 are still alive and kicking
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Some
T-55 images by Kunal

Not just T55, T55 with L7A1 105mm gun.

HESH Time
Quintessential Soviet tank with the OG British gun XD

 

[Super falcon]

Tata WHRAP looks awesome piece of tech