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INDIA AND THE US IN 'ADVANCED STAGE OF TALKS' FOR STRYKER COMBAT VEHICLES
India and the United States are currently in an advanced stage of talks for the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap, reported Rajat Pandit of TOI.
The proposed project includes a three-phase plan: a limited off-the-shelf purchase of the Stryker combat vehicles under the foreign military sales (FMS) program of the US, followed by joint production in India, and finally, co-development of futuristic versions
India's MoD is examining this plan, and the US has also offered to demonstrate the mobility and firepower of the eight-wheeled Stryker in high-altitude areas in India.
The joint manufacture of combat vehicles is part of the broader defence industrial cooperation between India and the US.
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India and the United States are currently in an advanced stage of talks for the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap, reported Rajat Pandit of TOI.
The proposed project includes a three-phase plan: a limited off-the-shelf purchase of the Stryker combat vehicles under the foreign military sales (FMS) program of the US, followed by joint production in India, and finally, co-development of futuristic versions
India's MoD is examining this plan, and the US has also offered to demonstrate the mobility and firepower of the eight-wheeled Stryker in high-altitude areas in India.
The joint manufacture of combat vehicles is part of the broader defence industrial cooperation between India and the US.
India And The US In 'Advanced Stage of Talks' For Stryker Combat Vehicles
India and the United States are currently in an advanced stage of talks for the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armour...
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How American Stryker combat vehicles that India is evaluating could be a game-changer for the army
India and the United States are currently in an ‘advanced stage of talks’ regarding the proposed joint production of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative is part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap. What are Strykers? What are they capable of?
India and the United States are currently engaged in advanced discussions regarding the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative is part of a broader defence-industrial cooperation roadmap.
The US has also recently offered to demonstrate the mobility and firepower of the Stryker in high-altitude areas in India. The Indian defence ministry is examining a three-phase plan for this proposed project, reported The Times of India.
What will the project comprise?
The project will initially involve a limited off-the-shelf purchase of Strykers under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. According to TOI, This will be followed by joint production in India and, eventually, the co-development of its futuristic versions.
The entire plan is contingent on the Stryker meeting the operational requirements of the Indian Army’s mechanised infantry battalions and a high level of indigenisation, including the transfer of critical technologies to the Indian co-production partner, which could be a defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or a private firm.
The Indian Army has a substantial requirement for futuristic wheeled and tracked ICVs to replace its existing fleet of over 2,000 Russian-origin BMP-II vehicles in the coming years. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is also pursuing indigenous projects.
The US is aggressively promoting the Strykers. Ahead of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s visit to India, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin mentioned the “co-production of armoured vehicles with India” as another indicator of the upward trajectory in bilateral defence partnerships during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore two weeks ago . The US has secured lucrative Indian defence deals worth around $22 billion since 2007.
A look at the specifications & capabilities of the Stryker:
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) jointly developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada and the General Dynamics Land Systems Division in the United States.
The Stryker vehicles are a new version of the GDLS Canada LAV III 8×8 light armoured vehicle, operational since 2001. This vehicle evolved from the Piranha III built by Mowag of Switzerland, now part of GDLS, Europe.
The Stryker, named after American servicemen Stuart S. Stryker and Robert F. Stryker, who were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour, was the first new military vehicle inducted into US Army service since the Abrams tank in the 1980s.
Features in a Stryker vehicle
Technologically, the Stryker is a V-hull armoured infantry vehicle equipped with a 30 mm cannon and a 105 mm mobile gun. The Stryker hull is constructed from high-hardness steel, providing basic protection against 14.5mm rounds on the frontal arc and all-around protection against 7.62mm ball ammunition.
The vehicles also feature bolt-on ceramic armour, offering additional protection against 14.5mm armour-piercing ammunition and artillery fragments from 152mm rounds.
According to Army Guide.com, the Stryker is manned by a two-person crew and can carry a nine-man infantry squad. It is powered by a Caterpillar C7 engine with 350 horsepower, has a range of 483 kilometers, and can reach a top speed of around 100 km/h. The Stryker vehicles have demonstrated a better chance of surviving against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) compared to other light military vehicles.
The Strykers can be transported via Chinook helicopters, which the Indian Air Force uses. During the 2021 Yudh Abhyas exercise, an Indian Air Force Chinook demonstrated this capability.
Variants of a Stryker vehicle
The Stryker has two main variants: the Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) and the Mobile Gun System (MGS). The US Army operates over 550 Strykers in various configurations, including:
The Stryker vehicles have been seen action in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Washington has also sent these combat vehicles to Ukraine to aid in the conflict against Russia, a move that was welcomed by Kyiv.
The potential deal around the Strykers is expected to significantly boost India’s defence manufacturing industry under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The US government may allow the Transfer of Technology (ToT), enabling joint production and the incorporation of Stryker technology into domestically developed armoured fighting vehicles for the Indian military.
The collaboration with the US is likely to enhance India’s defence capabilities and self-reliance.
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India and the United States are currently in an ‘advanced stage of talks’ regarding the proposed joint production of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative is part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap. What are Strykers? What are they capable of?
India and the United States are currently engaged in advanced discussions regarding the joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative is part of a broader defence-industrial cooperation roadmap.
The US has also recently offered to demonstrate the mobility and firepower of the Stryker in high-altitude areas in India. The Indian defence ministry is examining a three-phase plan for this proposed project, reported The Times of India.
What will the project comprise?
The project will initially involve a limited off-the-shelf purchase of Strykers under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. According to TOI, This will be followed by joint production in India and, eventually, the co-development of its futuristic versions.
The entire plan is contingent on the Stryker meeting the operational requirements of the Indian Army’s mechanised infantry battalions and a high level of indigenisation, including the transfer of critical technologies to the Indian co-production partner, which could be a defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or a private firm.
The Indian Army has a substantial requirement for futuristic wheeled and tracked ICVs to replace its existing fleet of over 2,000 Russian-origin BMP-II vehicles in the coming years. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is also pursuing indigenous projects.
The US is aggressively promoting the Strykers. Ahead of US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s visit to India, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin mentioned the “co-production of armoured vehicles with India” as another indicator of the upward trajectory in bilateral defence partnerships during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore two weeks ago . The US has secured lucrative Indian defence deals worth around $22 billion since 2007.
A look at the specifications & capabilities of the Stryker:
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) jointly developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada and the General Dynamics Land Systems Division in the United States.
The Stryker vehicles are a new version of the GDLS Canada LAV III 8×8 light armoured vehicle, operational since 2001. This vehicle evolved from the Piranha III built by Mowag of Switzerland, now part of GDLS, Europe.
The Stryker, named after American servicemen Stuart S. Stryker and Robert F. Stryker, who were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour, was the first new military vehicle inducted into US Army service since the Abrams tank in the 1980s.
Features in a Stryker vehicle
Technologically, the Stryker is a V-hull armoured infantry vehicle equipped with a 30 mm cannon and a 105 mm mobile gun. The Stryker hull is constructed from high-hardness steel, providing basic protection against 14.5mm rounds on the frontal arc and all-around protection against 7.62mm ball ammunition.
The vehicles also feature bolt-on ceramic armour, offering additional protection against 14.5mm armour-piercing ammunition and artillery fragments from 152mm rounds.
According to Army Guide.com, the Stryker is manned by a two-person crew and can carry a nine-man infantry squad. It is powered by a Caterpillar C7 engine with 350 horsepower, has a range of 483 kilometers, and can reach a top speed of around 100 km/h. The Stryker vehicles have demonstrated a better chance of surviving against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) compared to other light military vehicles.
The Strykers can be transported via Chinook helicopters, which the Indian Air Force uses. During the 2021 Yudh Abhyas exercise, an Indian Air Force Chinook demonstrated this capability.
Variants of a Stryker vehicle
The Stryker has two main variants: the Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) and the Mobile Gun System (MGS). The US Army operates over 550 Strykers in various configurations, including:
- Infantry carrier vehicle
- Commander vehicle
- Medical evacuation vehicle
- Fire support vehicle
- Engineer squad vehicle
- Anti-tank guided missile carrier
- Mortar carrier
- Mortar carrier
- Reconnaissance vehicle
- Mobile gun system
- Nuclear, biological, and chemical reconnaissance vehicle
The Stryker vehicles have been seen action in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Washington has also sent these combat vehicles to Ukraine to aid in the conflict against Russia, a move that was welcomed by Kyiv.
The potential deal around the Strykers is expected to significantly boost India’s defence manufacturing industry under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. The US government may allow the Transfer of Technology (ToT), enabling joint production and the incorporation of Stryker technology into domestically developed armoured fighting vehicles for the Indian military.
The collaboration with the US is likely to enhance India’s defence capabilities and self-reliance.
How American Stryker combat vehicles that India is evaluating could be a game-changer for the army
India and the United States are currently in an ‘advanced stage of talks’ regarding the proposed joint production of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs). This initiative is part of their defence-industrial cooperation roadmap. What are Strykers? What are...
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India Eyes US Combat Vehicles To Replace Aging Russian BMPS
The U.S. and India are engaged in talks to jointly manufacture the latest generation of Stryker armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs or infantry combat vehicles ) as New Delhi looks to replace the aging Russian-made ICVs.
"India and the US are now in an 'advanced stage of talks' for the proposed joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their defense-industrial cooperation roadmap," Indian newspaper The Times of India reported on Monday.
In a strategic move, the U.S. has recently proposed showcasing the Stryker's capabilities in India's challenging high-altitude regions. Sources told The Times of India that the Indian defense ministry is currently evaluating a detailed three-phase plan for the project.
"If the Stryker project is finalized, the existing Indian capabilities in IFVs will be taken into account," a source told the newspaper. "Strykers will have to be customized and technologically configured for Indian terrain, including operations in high-altitude areas like eastern Ladakh and Sikkim."
The potential joint-production of the Stryker armored vehicle was one of the primary topics of discussion during U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi from June 17 to 18, Indian media outlet The Print reported on Monday.
India has relied on the Russian-built Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty-II (BMP-II) as an IFV, but the Indian Army is now looking to replace with these with more advanced vehicles.
China and India now view each other as geopolitical rivals, with Washington supporting New Delhi as a counterbalance to Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. The two countries have been in a military standoff since 2020, which saw their first armed clash in over four decades.
In June of that year, a violent skirmish between Indian and Chinese patrols in a Himalayan ravine marked the first deadly clash along the disputed border in nearly 50 years. The encounter resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian troops and at least four Chinese soldiers.
Since 2020 at least 50,000 soldiers from both sides have been stationed face-to-face in the east of the Indian region of Ladakh. The deployment extends far beyond these immediate numbers, with the Indian Army reportedly having between 150,000 and 200,000 soldiers along its border with China.
The People's Liberation Army is said to have a comparable number of troops across the border, with up to 200,000 soldiers from the Xinjiang and Tibet Military Regions.
China has deployed a large number of IFVs in eastern Ladakh, Janes Group, a defense affairs platform, reported on Tuesday.
India's proposed plan to reequip with Strykers is set to begin with a limited purchase of the vehicles directly from the U.S. through its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This initial step would be followed by joint-production in India and culminate in the co-development of advanced versions of the ICV.
One expert believes Strykers may be ideal for India as evidenced by the vehicle's performance in the Russia-Ukraine war.
"The U.S.' willingness to demonstrate the Stryker's mobility and firepower in high-altitude areas, especially after its reasonable performance in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, may be key reasons for India to proceed with this project," Swasti Rao, an associate fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, told Newsweek.
However, the success of this plan hinges on the Stryker meeting the stringent operational requirements of the Indian Army's mechanized infantry battalions. Additionally, the project must achieve a high level of indigenization and would involve the transfer of critical technologies to an Indian partner, in either the public defense sector or a private company.
In a bid to solidify this deal, the U.S. is vigorously promoting the Strykers.
Ahead of Sullivan's visit to India, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin highlighted the potential "coproduction of armored vehicles with India" at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore earlier this month, underscoring growing defense ties. The U.S. has already secured Indian defense contracts worth approximately $22 billion since 2007.
While the Stryker project is still under discussion, India and the U.S. are on the verge of finalizing two major deals in this financial year. One involves acquiring 31 armed MQ-9B high-altitude, long-endurance drones and associated equipment for $3.9 billion.
The other deal is the co-production of GE-F414 jet engines by General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics for India's Tejas Mark Two fighters, featuring an 80 percent transfer of technology, valued at around $1 billion.
The Indian Army is in dire need of new ICVs to replace its aging fleet of over 2,000 Russian-origin BMP-II vehicles. The Indian Ministry of Defence is also pushing for indigenous projects to fulfill this requirement.
"The army also needs ICVs capable of amphibious operations in large numbers. Strykers are not amphibious," another source stated, according to The Times of India.
India has maintained a multi-aligned foreign policy posture while reducing dependence on Russia for weapon supply since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
"India has not signed a new defense contract with Russia after the war in Ukraine, but in the same period, has unprecedentedly enhanced its defense industrial relationship with Western partners, especially France and the U.S.," Rao told Newsweek. "The convergence between India and especially the US is driven by common interests in China and in the Indo-Pacific."
www.newsweek.com
The U.S. and India are engaged in talks to jointly manufacture the latest generation of Stryker armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs or infantry combat vehicles ) as New Delhi looks to replace the aging Russian-made ICVs.
"India and the US are now in an 'advanced stage of talks' for the proposed joint manufacture of the latest generation of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs) as part of their defense-industrial cooperation roadmap," Indian newspaper The Times of India reported on Monday.
In a strategic move, the U.S. has recently proposed showcasing the Stryker's capabilities in India's challenging high-altitude regions. Sources told The Times of India that the Indian defense ministry is currently evaluating a detailed three-phase plan for the project.
"If the Stryker project is finalized, the existing Indian capabilities in IFVs will be taken into account," a source told the newspaper. "Strykers will have to be customized and technologically configured for Indian terrain, including operations in high-altitude areas like eastern Ladakh and Sikkim."
The potential joint-production of the Stryker armored vehicle was one of the primary topics of discussion during U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to New Delhi from June 17 to 18, Indian media outlet The Print reported on Monday.
India has relied on the Russian-built Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty-II (BMP-II) as an IFV, but the Indian Army is now looking to replace with these with more advanced vehicles.
China and India now view each other as geopolitical rivals, with Washington supporting New Delhi as a counterbalance to Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. The two countries have been in a military standoff since 2020, which saw their first armed clash in over four decades.
In June of that year, a violent skirmish between Indian and Chinese patrols in a Himalayan ravine marked the first deadly clash along the disputed border in nearly 50 years. The encounter resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian troops and at least four Chinese soldiers.
Since 2020 at least 50,000 soldiers from both sides have been stationed face-to-face in the east of the Indian region of Ladakh. The deployment extends far beyond these immediate numbers, with the Indian Army reportedly having between 150,000 and 200,000 soldiers along its border with China.
The People's Liberation Army is said to have a comparable number of troops across the border, with up to 200,000 soldiers from the Xinjiang and Tibet Military Regions.
China has deployed a large number of IFVs in eastern Ladakh, Janes Group, a defense affairs platform, reported on Tuesday.
India's proposed plan to reequip with Strykers is set to begin with a limited purchase of the vehicles directly from the U.S. through its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. This initial step would be followed by joint-production in India and culminate in the co-development of advanced versions of the ICV.
One expert believes Strykers may be ideal for India as evidenced by the vehicle's performance in the Russia-Ukraine war.
"The U.S.' willingness to demonstrate the Stryker's mobility and firepower in high-altitude areas, especially after its reasonable performance in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, may be key reasons for India to proceed with this project," Swasti Rao, an associate fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, told Newsweek.
However, the success of this plan hinges on the Stryker meeting the stringent operational requirements of the Indian Army's mechanized infantry battalions. Additionally, the project must achieve a high level of indigenization and would involve the transfer of critical technologies to an Indian partner, in either the public defense sector or a private company.
In a bid to solidify this deal, the U.S. is vigorously promoting the Strykers.
Ahead of Sullivan's visit to India, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin highlighted the potential "coproduction of armored vehicles with India" at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore earlier this month, underscoring growing defense ties. The U.S. has already secured Indian defense contracts worth approximately $22 billion since 2007.
While the Stryker project is still under discussion, India and the U.S. are on the verge of finalizing two major deals in this financial year. One involves acquiring 31 armed MQ-9B high-altitude, long-endurance drones and associated equipment for $3.9 billion.
The other deal is the co-production of GE-F414 jet engines by General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics for India's Tejas Mark Two fighters, featuring an 80 percent transfer of technology, valued at around $1 billion.
The Indian Army is in dire need of new ICVs to replace its aging fleet of over 2,000 Russian-origin BMP-II vehicles. The Indian Ministry of Defence is also pushing for indigenous projects to fulfill this requirement.
"The army also needs ICVs capable of amphibious operations in large numbers. Strykers are not amphibious," another source stated, according to The Times of India.
India has maintained a multi-aligned foreign policy posture while reducing dependence on Russia for weapon supply since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war.
"India has not signed a new defense contract with Russia after the war in Ukraine, but in the same period, has unprecedentedly enhanced its defense industrial relationship with Western partners, especially France and the U.S.," Rao told Newsweek. "The convergence between India and especially the US is driven by common interests in China and in the Indo-Pacific."
India eyes US combat vehicles to replace aging Russian BMPs
Stryker armored vehicles were on the agenda during National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's recent trip to New Delhi, according to one report.
www.newsweek.com
