Indian Army: News and Discussion

[zathura98]

Smoke is for concealment - when done properly the enemy loses visual of the units behind the smokescreen.

Same reason why tanks pop smoke grenades when targeted by ATGMs. The tank can escape without being tracked by the missile. Unless its a HELLFIRE II

oh, i thought smoke is primarily for tank's concealment , coz in video , tanks are in motion and smoke lags behind revealing tank body. Thanks btw.

 

[vidhwanshak]

Radar Hunters

 

[jai jaganath]

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Radar Hunters

Is it for some ew units

 

[vidhwanshak]

Is it for some ew units

ELINT unit

 

[BlackViking]

ELINT unit

Some sort of tri-regiment formation?? EME+Signals+AAD

 

[vidhwanshak]

Some sort of tri-regiment formation?? EME+Signals+AAD

yes it is.
They also work concurrently with IAF and Army Aviation.

 

[WolfPack86]

Indian army might evaulate made in india hermes 450

 

[WolfPack86]

Game-Changer: India procures Estonian unmanned ground vehicle THeMIS
The Indian Army has recently procured Milrem Robotics’ Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from Estonia. THeMIS has been making waves in the military technology sector, and India became the latest country to add it to its arsenal.

“The addition of THeMIS to the Indian Army would provide a significant boost to their capabilities. Its versatility and advanced technology makes it a valuable addition to any military’s arsenal and it has already proven itself to be effective in the battlefield. It is likely that THeMIS would be used for a variety of missions in the Indian army, including reconnaissance, surveillance, transportation, and logistics tasks,” a senior officer explained.

During the ongoing Parliamentary session, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that in the last three years India has imported TheMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle, Loitering munitions as well as Closed in Weapon Systems, 7.62X51 mm Arsenal Machine gun and ground support missile test equipment.

About TheMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle

THeMIS is a versatile and highly advanced UGV that has a range of potential applications in military operations, from reconnaissance and surveillance to logistics and transportation. With its ability to operate in a variety of environments and complete tasks with a high degree of autonomy, THeMIS has the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of the Indian military.

Shoulder to Shoulder: True Infantry System

The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics has been proven effective in various exercises, experiments, and even the Operation Barkhane mission in Mali. Its primary purpose is to reduce the number of troops needed on the battlefield by performing a variety of roles, including transportation, ordnance disposal, intelligence operations, and even being weaponized. THeMIS has an open architecture that allows it to be quickly configured for different missions.

Which countries have this?

It has already been purchased by 16 countries, 8 of which are members of NATO, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Estonia.

The system can be configured to be used for logistics, combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The UGV has a payload capacity of 750 KG with an open architecture. THeMIS is a small, tracked unmanned vehicle that is 7.8 feet long and 3.75 feet high. Hence, it can be fitted with a variety of payloads depending upon the demand of the operation or the unit. It may be used for normal cargo, mortar or CASEVAC, a platform for rapid evacuation and in a combat role; the payload offerings include cannons, javelin missiles, counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) systems and even loitering munitions.

It is a highly advanced UGV that is equipped with a range of technical features to support military operations. It has a maximum speed of 20 km/h and a maximum payload capacity of 1,250 kg and is equipped with advanced sensors and cameras that allow it to perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy and navigate challenging terrain. It is powered by a hybrid-electric drive system that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, providing a range of up to 15 hours on a single tank of fuel. THeMIS is also designed to be highly rugged and durable, with a reinforced steel and aluminum body that can withstand rough terrain and extreme weather conditions.

Battle Hardened

Ukraine’s ongoing war has become a major testing ground for autonomous and uncrewed vehicles powered by artificial intelligence. While the use of military robots is not a new concept – remote-controlled war machines were used during World War II and the US deployed fully-autonomous assault drones in 2020 – the proliferation of a new type of combat vehicle is being witnessed in Ukraine.

Milrem Robotics has recently announced that the German Ministry of Defence has ordered 14 of its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to be sent to the Ukrainian forces for immediate use. The THeMIS UGVs will be used for casualty evacuation and for finding and removing landmines and similar devices, and will not be armed. However, it is likely that the Ukrainian forces will find other uses for the THeMIS UGVs, such as carrying equipment and supplies, as they are equipped with Milrem’s “Intelligence Function Kit” which includes the “follow me” ability. It is also possible that the THeMIS UGVs could be re-equipped with combat modules or have homemade autonomous weapon systems mounted on top of them. With the addition of these 14 UGVs, the Ukrainian forces will have the world’s largest complement of THeMIS UGVs.

Based on information available in public domain, in an effort to close the gap in its technological knowledge, Russia’s Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) has offered a cash reward for the capture of a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). CAST recognizes that Russia is behind in the development of autonomous vehicles and hopes to use a captured THeMIS to accelerate the development of Russian technology in this area.

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/game-changer-india-procures-estonian-unmanned-ground-vehicle-themis/2923614/

 

[SilentlAssassin265]

Game-Changer: India procures Estonian unmanned ground vehicle THeMIS
The Indian Army has recently procured Milrem Robotics’ Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from Estonia. THeMIS has been making waves in the military technology sector, and India became the latest country to add it to its arsenal.

“The addition of THeMIS to the Indian Army would provide a significant boost to their capabilities. Its versatility and advanced technology makes it a valuable addition to any military’s arsenal and it has already proven itself to be effective in the battlefield. It is likely that THeMIS would be used for a variety of missions in the Indian army, including reconnaissance, surveillance, transportation, and logistics tasks,” a senior officer explained.

During the ongoing Parliamentary session, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that in the last three years India has imported TheMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle, Loitering munitions as well as Closed in Weapon Systems, 7.62X51 mm Arsenal Machine gun and ground support missile test equipment.

About TheMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle

THeMIS is a versatile and highly advanced UGV that has a range of potential applications in military operations, from reconnaissance and surveillance to logistics and transportation. With its ability to operate in a variety of environments and complete tasks with a high degree of autonomy, THeMIS has the potential to significantly enhance the capabilities of the Indian military.

Shoulder to Shoulder: True Infantry System

The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics has been proven effective in various exercises, experiments, and even the Operation Barkhane mission in Mali. Its primary purpose is to reduce the number of troops needed on the battlefield by performing a variety of roles, including transportation, ordnance disposal, intelligence operations, and even being weaponized. THeMIS has an open architecture that allows it to be quickly configured for different missions.

Which countries have this?

It has already been purchased by 16 countries, 8 of which are members of NATO, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Estonia.

The system can be configured to be used for logistics, combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). The UGV has a payload capacity of 750 KG with an open architecture. THeMIS is a small, tracked unmanned vehicle that is 7.8 feet long and 3.75 feet high. Hence, it can be fitted with a variety of payloads depending upon the demand of the operation or the unit. It may be used for normal cargo, mortar or CASEVAC, a platform for rapid evacuation and in a combat role; the payload offerings include cannons, javelin missiles, counter unmanned aerial system (UAS) systems and even loitering munitions.

It is a highly advanced UGV that is equipped with a range of technical features to support military operations. It has a maximum speed of 20 km/h and a maximum payload capacity of 1,250 kg and is equipped with advanced sensors and cameras that allow it to perform tasks with a high degree of autonomy and navigate challenging terrain. It is powered by a hybrid-electric drive system that combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, providing a range of up to 15 hours on a single tank of fuel. THeMIS is also designed to be highly rugged and durable, with a reinforced steel and aluminum body that can withstand rough terrain and extreme weather conditions.

Battle Hardened

Ukraine’s ongoing war has become a major testing ground for autonomous and uncrewed vehicles powered by artificial intelligence. While the use of military robots is not a new concept – remote-controlled war machines were used during World War II and the US deployed fully-autonomous assault drones in 2020 – the proliferation of a new type of combat vehicle is being witnessed in Ukraine.

Milrem Robotics has recently announced that the German Ministry of Defence has ordered 14 of its THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to be sent to the Ukrainian forces for immediate use. The THeMIS UGVs will be used for casualty evacuation and for finding and removing landmines and similar devices, and will not be armed. However, it is likely that the Ukrainian forces will find other uses for the THeMIS UGVs, such as carrying equipment and supplies, as they are equipped with Milrem’s “Intelligence Function Kit” which includes the “follow me” ability. It is also possible that the THeMIS UGVs could be re-equipped with combat modules or have homemade autonomous weapon systems mounted on top of them. With the addition of these 14 UGVs, the Ukrainian forces will have the world’s largest complement of THeMIS UGVs.

Based on information available in public domain, in an effort to close the gap in its technological knowledge, Russia’s Centre for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) has offered a cash reward for the capture of a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). CAST recognizes that Russia is behind in the development of autonomous vehicles and hopes to use a captured THeMIS to accelerate the development of Russian technology in this area.

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/game-changer-india-procures-estonian-unmanned-ground-vehicle-themis/2923614/

Didn't a local company made this already, it was shown in defexpo

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

 

[SUPERPOWER]

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Om Shanti

 

[bhramos]

 

[samsaptaka]

Didn't a local company made this already, it was shown in defexpo

That's IA Import Army for you. Ready to import even from a country like Estonia which you probably have never heard of but will not place substantial orders for local companies

 

[rkhanna]

That's IA Import Army for you. Ready to import even from a country like Estonia which you probably have never heard of but will not place substantial orders for local companies

Come now. We don't have anything ready to deploy that is as refined as this. The Machine Learning Algo that helps the bots deploy along side soldiers itself is worth studying for us. Irrespective this is brand new tech that will take has half a decade to master in terms of battlefield deployment and op tactics. If we wait for our own product it will take another decade to get them in the field.

The units that master this system will form the nucleus of future integrated manned and unmanned units (tactics /.logistics / comms) so by the time we actually deploy own tech in larger numbers we have a shorter leanring curve.

Keep in mind our primary opfor (China) has been playing around with Unmanned systems for nearly a decade now across the battlespace spectrum.

Simply put , given the pace of tech evolution (and to come via 5G) we CANNOT afford not to import. The learnings itself would be worth their weight in gold.

 

[bhramos]

 

[vishnugupt]

That's IA Import Army for you. Ready to import even from a country like Estonia which you probably have never heard of but will not place substantial orders for local companies

How swiftly General saab conducted all trials from sea level to Himalayas, Desert to muddy/rain forest, Hot -cold at see level, Hot-cold on altitudes, user assisted, user alone, moon trial, mars trial, mobility trails, maximumm range, minimum range, straight line - curvy path trails, Morning trails- evening trials- night trials,

Normally It must take at least 8 years for General saab but surprisingly for foreign mall all trials ends within a month with Zero deficiency.

 

[bhramos]

 

[SilentlAssassin265]

Those rifles are burned, how did grened not explode?

 

[bhramos]

Those rifles are burned, how did grened not explode?

not sure buddy, i have no idea, may be they are in backpack.

 

[FalconSlayers]