Indian Army: News and Discussion

[Kshatriya87]

Army Commanders’ meet to discuss ‘leaner and meaner’ force to begin in New Delhi today

 

[Adioz]

Indian Army is going to buy T 14 for both T 72 replacement and FICV plan.

FICV is on the backburner.

https://www.financialexpress.com/de...in-indian-army-to-rework-the-project/1337697/

T 14 is top priority of Indian Army chief on Russia visit.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...-chiefs-russia-visit/articleshow/66050040.cms

Its FRCV guys, not FICV. FICV is BMP replacement by DRDO, not an RFI to replace T-72 by the Army.

BTW, I think the Chief will take a good look at the Armata's features, then come back, put the features in a GSQR for FMBT and then demand that FMBT with those specs be ready by 2025 for FRCV.

Hope DRDO does not mess this one up.

 

[Adioz]

Indian Army is going to buy T 14 for both T 72 replacement and FICV plan.

FICV is on the backburner.

https://www.financialexpress.com/de...in-indian-army-to-rework-the-project/1337697/

T 14 is top priority of Indian Army chief on Russia visit.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...-chiefs-russia-visit/articleshow/66050040.cms

Wait, I just realised your comment's meaning. You are saying that Army will select T-14 Armata for FRCV and T-15 ICV for FICV, both based on Armata Universal Combat Platform.

Not possible. FICV is under indigenous design and development category of DPP-2016.

An excerpt from your article:-

Under the Make II category, there is no funding required from the MoD, whereas under the Make category the MoD has to provide 90% of funds up to prototype stage.

As per the Chapter III of DPP-2016, the ‘Make’ procedure for indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment/ weapon systems was simplified in 2016. And a new sub-category — Make-II (industry funded) — was introduced. According to the procedure the major focus is on development of equipment/ system/platform or their upgrades or their subsystems/sub-assembly/assemblies/components.

Also, no government funding is mentioned for the development of the prototype; however, there is an assurance of orders after successful development and trials.

As has been reported earlier the FICV was earlier under the `Make’ category, and there were plans to have three Development Agencies (DA) – which according to rules –two had to be from private sector and one from the Ordnance Factory Board. And the MoD had to give minimum of Rs 500 crore to each of the DAs.

The thought behind moving the project to the “Make II’’ category, sources said was to ensure that there is no further delay.

 

[Jackd]

Wait, I just realised your comment's meaning. You are saying that Army will select T-14 Armata for FRCV and T-15 ICV for FICV, both based on Armata Universal Combat Platform.

Not possible. FICV is under indigenous design and development category of DPP-2016.

An excerpt from your article:-

Just rumours like the F35 buy. There will be no purchase of new foreign tanks as well as APCs barring the T90 purchase.

 

[vampyrbladez]

Wait, I just realised your comment's meaning. You are saying that Army will select T-14 Armata for FRCV and T-15 ICV for FICV, both based on Armata Universal Combat Platform.

Not possible. FICV is under indigenous design and development category of DPP-2016.

An excerpt from your article:-

The indigenous program is on hold now. Just before Army Chief's Russia visit. Coincidence??

 

[bhramos]

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[bhramos]

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[ezsasa]

RFI for Improved combat kit starting after 2020-21 from private industry......

• Battle Carrier Vest with Integral Pouches
• Hydration System (Replacement of Flex Water Bottle Plastic with Cover)
• Big Pack (Replacement of Existing ICK Pack 08)
• Belt (Replacement of Existing Belt Waist ICK)
• Haversack (Replacement of Existing Haversack ICK).

https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/599/RFIICK 011018.pdf

 

[ezsasa]

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FROM VENDORS FOR PROCUREMENT OF HAND HELD (UNCOOLED) DEVICE FOR THE INDIAN ARMY

Quantity : 12389
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[ezsasa]

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FROM VENDORS FOR PROCUREMENT OF HAND HELD (UNCOOLED) DEVICE FOR THE INDIAN ARMY

Quantity : 12389
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Forgot to mention earlier... this RFI is for arty....

 

[Adioz]

RFI for Improved combat kit starting after 2020-21 from private industry......

• Battle Carrier Vest with Integral Pouches
• Hydration System (Replacement of Flex Water Bottle Plastic with Cover)
• Big Pack (Replacement of Existing ICK Pack 08)
• Belt (Replacement of Existing Belt Waist ICK)
• Haversack (Replacement of Existing Haversack ICK).

View attachment 28838

https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/599/RFIICK 011018.pdf

FINALLY!!!!!! Now, all that is left are modern camouflage pattern, software defined radios, weapons optics, knee and elbow pads and eye protection. By 2025, we might be fielding a modern infantry. Then we can talk about tactical computers, etc according to the now scrapped F-INSAS.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FROM VENDORS FOR PROCUREMENT OF HAND HELD (UNCOOLED) DEVICE FOR THE INDIAN ARMY

Quantity : 12389
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View attachment 28839

IMHO its for Arty observation officers that are attached with Infantry.

@ezsasa could you please post these in another, more appropriate thread: https://defenceforumindia.com/forum/threads/modernisation-of-indian-army-infantry.40996/page-38

 

[ezsasa]

FINALLY!!!!!! Now, all that is left are modern camouflage pattern, software defined radios, weapons optics, knee and elbow pads and eye protection. By 2025, we might be fielding a modern infantry. Then we can talk about tactical computers, etc according to the now scrapped F-INSAS.


IMHO its for Arty observation officers that are attached with Infantry.

@ezsasa could you please post these in another, more appropriate thread: https://defenceforumindia.com/forum/threads/modernisation-of-indian-army-infantry.40996/page-38

posted in the other thread.
except for eye protection from your list, all others have been attended to by IA, of course under various stages of procurement.

 

[tharun]

Otherwise we can copy or replicate the msv- modular scalable vest which is currently being tested by us army.

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[bhramos]

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[Chinmoy]

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Interestingly what OFB had given is an entirely new gun in 155/45 caliber. Sharang.

 

[bhramos]

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[ezsasa]

In what is likely to be a largely #TATA motors vs Ashok Leyland fight, #IndianArmy has issued multiple RFIs for 1000s of new vehicles
2236 GSV (3192 GS800- customised Tata Storme already inducted)
2287 2,500kg payload 4X4
600 5,000 payload 4x4
311 Main Battle Tank Transporters

 

[ezsasa]

RFI for Night Sight(TI) for 7.62MM Mag 58 2A1 Medium Machine Gun for Indian Army
Quantity : 1500
Range : 1800 m

 

[abingdonboy]

RFI for Night Sight(TI) for 7.62MM Mag 58 2A1 Medium Machine Gun for Indian Army
Quantity : 1500
Range : 1800 m
View attachment 29262

BEL or Tonbo will probably get the deal. Their products are already in service

 

[12arya]

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