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https://swarajyamag.com/insta/india...ault-rifles-and-carbines-it-desperately-needs
https://swarajyamag.com/insta/indian-army-will-finally-get-new-assault-rifles-and-carbines-it-desperately-needs

Indian Army Will Finally Get New Assault Rifles And Carbines It Desperately Needs
by Swarajya Staff - Jan 16 2018, 8:17 pm,

An Indian soldier with the INSAS rifle, during a military exercise. (Pvt. Howard Ketter/Wikipedia)


The Indian Army may finally get the new assault rifles and carbines it desperately needs as the Defence Acquisition Council today approved and fast-tracked the procurement of 83,895 carbines and 72,400 assault rifles worth Rs 3,547 crore to meet the immediate requirement of the troops deployed on borders.

Like many other acquisition plans, the plan to acquire new rifles and carbines is running behind schedule. The need for new carbines, NDTV says, was accepted by the armed forces over a decade ago. The last attempt to acquire this desperately needed piece of equipment collapsed in 2016 due to a single vendor situation.

The Indian Army issued the initial tender for 44,600 close quarter carbines in 2010. Rifles from two different vendors, Israel Weapon Industries and Italian Beretta, were selected for field trials. Beretta’s ARX160 model was rejected by Directorate General of Quality Assurance because a safety measure on its laser sight was found unsuitable. While 28 companies had shown interest in the tender in the first stage, the Israeli firm was the only vendor left as in the final phase. The Defence Ministry, when necessary, allows single vendor cases to be pursued, but it usually prefers multi-vendor tenders at the final stage to benefit from competition.

The Indian Army currently uses the indigenous 5.56 mm Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifles, inducted in 1988, among others. According to reports, the armed forces are not satisfied with the performance of INSAS, often called ‘desi Kalashnikov’, and want a deadlier assault rifle of higher calibre.

The Army is now expected to kick off the trials process to shortlist a rifle that fits its needs. Manufacturers from around the world, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation, will participate in the process.

The Amy had, according to Livefist, rejected DRDO’s Excalibur (5.56mm rifle) in 2016 and the Ordnance Factory Board’s 7.62mm rifle in 2017.

 

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[WolfPack86]

Defexpo 2018 in chennai.

 

[Indian Sniper.001]

Not directly related to Indian Army, but still posting here.

We do have such Indian Army well-wishers in India. May Bhagawan bless them and may their tribe grow.

 

[pankaj nema]

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/aj...dia-back-on-table-says-Benjamin-Netanyah.html

Rafael deal with India back on table: Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the Rafael missile deal that the Indian government had cancelled earlier this month, is back on the table

 

[Vinod DX9]

Agni V is successfully test fired

 

[Haldiram]

Agni V is successfully test fired

In a span of 48 hours, 23 Pakistani troops killed, IA chief announces preparedness to call nuclear bluff, Agni 5 tested, Nirmala Sitaraman flies in Sukhoi. Pakistan must be shitting in its pants.

Meanwhile Indian media OGWs working overtime to pull Pakistan's chestnuts out of fire :

Translation : I love gluttony and fornication. I am an intellectual. Take me seriously.

 

[Haldiram]

Meanwhile in a parallel universe..

 

[Vinod DX9]

Tonbo optical sights.....

 

[Vinod DX9]

Another big achievement.... After WA , India joins Australia Group too

 

[Haldiram]

Beretta’s ARX160 model was rejected by Directorate General of Quality Assurance because a safety measure on its laser sight was found unsuitable.

That's a stupid reason to reject any gun. We could have used MKU's laser if required, if the gun was good.

This QA team finds fault in the laser of a foreign gun, but it couldn't flag any fault when INSAS was inducted?

We should simply pay a one time royalty fee to Russia and take a legal licence for their AK and mass manufacture it in Indian PSU factories. The AK suits infantry needs. Allocate special funds for the SF to acquire fancy guns. Stop this madness of sending out tenders every year and buying nothing.

The first tender for new guns was sent out in the 90's and they have sent a total of 20+ tenders till date.

 

[Tanmay]

https://indianarmy.nic.in/makeinindia/CPDS Vol III 2018.pdf

never knew about this. Army asking for solutions for its on-field problems with weapons and tech.(referred from BR)

1) Detection and elimination of small UAV like quadcopters.
There were some youthoob videos which showed Paki quadcopters spying on Indian posts. Something like jamming might work since these quadcopters usually work on 2.4GHZ or 5GHz bands.

2) Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems to predict and maintain the logistics like Food, Clothing, Ammo supply at bases, dumps and warehouses.

3) Some sort of sensor fusion of data to integrate data from video from UAV cameras into maps.

4)All in one capability for obseration devices. To have NVD, Camera, IR, LRF plus host of other functions in a single device rather than multiple devices. Army also facing a "Power" problem. Unable to use these devices for a long time due to absesnce of charging in Forward Posts and on field.

5)Adding mobility to Zu series Anti Aircraft guns.

6) Making dumb Arty ammo into some sort of PGM.

There are some problems specific to only Arty involving Artillery Combat Command and Control System (ACCCS).it seems they want to integrate multiple devices. reduce load and power consumption. Any more info about ACCCS??

 

[Suryavanshi]

That's a stupid reason to reject any gun. We could have used MKU's laser if required, if the gun was good.

This QA team finds fault in the laser of a foreign gun, but it couldn't flag any fault when INSAS was inducted?

We should simply pay a one time royalty fee to Russia and take a legal licence for their AK and mass manufacture it in Indian PSU factories. The AK suits infantry needs. Allocate special funds for the SF to acquire fancy guns. Stop this madness of sending out tenders every year and buying nothing.

The first tender for new guns was sent out in the 90's and they have sent a total of 20+ tenders till date.

Sir it's a shame that a nation of 1.3 billion people can't produce a decent gun of our own. If people in the MOD were actually serious then we would have our own AK 47, scar or tavor by now.
It's not like we haven't been able to produce a rifle that fires, we did create INSAS but weren't able to improve it. A nation like Israel of 8 million population makes the best weapon in the world because they were dedicated to do so.
We have IITs, NITs and other colleges that can provide manpower and research base but we choose not to.
We are to be blamed for everything we lack.
I would say just grab a license for modern AK 47 variant and mass produce it meanwhile we should put all our effort in R&D.

 

[F-14B]

In a span of 48 hours, 23 Pakistani troops killed, IA chief announces preparedness to call nuclear bluff, Agni 5 tested, Nirmala Sitaraman flies in Sukhoi. Pakistan must be shitting in its pants.

Meanwhile Indian media OGWs working overtime to pull Pakistan's chestnuts out of fire :

Translation : I love gluttony and fornication. I am an intellectual. Take me seriously.

now that you say it she does look awfully similar to a certain person i know '

source https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/...halifas-rise-divides-her-home-country-n280476

 

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[Haldiram]

Sir it's a shame that a nation of 1.3 billion people can't produce a decent gun of our own. If people in the MOD were actually serious then we would have our own AK 47, scar or tavor by now.
It's not like we haven't been able to produce a rifle that fires, we did create INSAS but weren't able to improve it. A nation like Israel of 8 million population makes the best weapon in the world because they were dedicated to do so.
We have IITs, NITs and other colleges that can provide manpower and research base but we choose not to.
We are to be blamed for everything we lack.
I would say just grab a license for modern AK 47 variant and mass produce it meanwhile we should put all our effort in R&D.

Russia was even willing for TOT. But India didn't follow up, because of lobbying from OFB.

This was in June 2017 : http://www.dailypioneer.com/todays-...-47-russian-maker-plans-joint-production.html

 

[12arya]

https://scroll.in/article/865417/when-an-indian-army-contingent-was-invited-to-visit-britain-in-1919

When an Indian Army contingent was invited to visit Britain in 1919
The contingent had a victory march through London, were given awards by the King and spent several weeks touring the country.

A Victory Parade was held in London on 19 July 1919. Here, Gurkhas from the Indian Army contingent are seen marching up the Mall, with Admiralty Arch in the background | © IWM (Q 14955/IWM Non Commercial Licence

On 19 July 1919, there was a large Victory Parade through the streets of London to mark the end of the First World War. Around 15,000 troops led by the Allied commanders marched to the cheers of thousands of spectators. Bands played in London’s parks, and a memorial to those killed and wounded was unveiled in Whitehall.

The Indian Army had been invited to send a representative contingent to take part in the parade, but problems with shipping and an outbreak of influenza, prevented the contingent from arriving in time. Instead, it was decided that the Indian contingent would have its own Victory March through London as an acknowledgement of the vital role the Indian Armed Forces had played during the War.


Indian Contingent (Sikhs) passing along the Mall. Photo credit: © IWM (Q 14954)
The India Office Records has a number of files on the arrangements for the Peace Contingent’s visit to England, which make fascinating reading. The Contingent consisted of a British detachment of 11 officers and 270 men, an Indian Army detachment of 27 British officers, 465 Indian officers and 985 Indian other ranks, and 34 Imperial Service troops of the Indian Native States. The Contingent arrived in the camp at Hampton Court on 26 July.

Photo credit: British Library/IOR/L/MIL/7/5873

Photo credit: British Library/IOR/L/MIL/7/5873
The procession on August 2 started at Waterloo Station, continued across Westminster Bridge, along Whitehall, and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace. The King inspected the Contingent on the East lawn of the Palace, and presented some awards, including the Victoria Cross to Naik Karanbahadur Rana of the 2nd/3rd Gurkha Rifles. The King then gave a speech thanking the men for their service during the War, which was repeated in Urdu by General Sir Frederick Campbell. The troops were then given tea before returning to their camp.

Photo credit: British Library/IOR/L/MIL/7/5873
After the King’s inspection the British troops were demobilised, but the Indian troops stayed for several weeks camped at Hampton Court. The troops were entertained with outdoor games and sports and in the evenings lectures were given, and a cinema was established by the Young Men’s Christian Association. Groups of officers and men were taken on day trips to London and other parts of Britain.

These trips included a bombing display by the Royal Air Force, the steel works of Vickers Ltd in Sheffield, the shipyards of John Brown and the Fairfield Engineering Works on the Clyde and Portsmouth Dockyard. In London trips were organised to the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, Kew Gardens, St Paul’s Cathedral, and also to some schools. There were also regular shopping trips to the West End.

Photo credit: British Library/IOR/L/MIL/7/5873

Photo credit: British Library/London Bus Guide 1919 IOR/L/MIL/7/5873
The Peace Contingent left for India in the middle of September 1919, and the India Office marked the occasion by issuing a souvenir book, beautifully illustrated by the artist W Luker Jnr.

 

[12arya]

http://indianexpress.com/article/jo...ianarmy-nic-in-defence-jobs-govtjobs-5032661/

Join prestigious Indian Army: 191 vacancies for SSC men, woman.

Pay scale

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— VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG): Rs 2,25,000 (fixed)

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Selection procedure

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Interested lot can apply at: joinindianarmy.nic.in

 

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http://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/jammu-and-kashmir-india-pakistan-line-of-control-indian-army-officers-terrorists-ceasefire-violation-loc-infiltration-pok-pakistan-occupied-kashmir/183084

Kill Indian Army officers, is the new message to terrorists from Pakistan
Updated: Dec 28, 2017 | 13:26 IST | Srinjoy Chowdhury

Representational image | Photo Credit: PTI

Srinagar: Security forces have killed over 200 terrorists, mostly trained in camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, this year. For those remaining and those who are attempting to join them, despite heavy snow closing down the passes, there are new orders.

Video showing an Armyman instructing his unit despite being shot goes viral. No, he is not Major Prafulla

"Kill Army officers," is the new directive. Officers of the Indian Army and para-military forces have been designated as high-value targets. These are the people terrorists have to hit first. Also, because it may be easier than protected convoys: Security forces personnel in civilian vehicles are also to be targeted.

The winter months were once quieter; heavy snows ensured the passes closed, making it difficult for terrorists to cross the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir. But not any more, say recent intelligence reports.

A recent report speaks of 49 terrorists of various tanzeems likely to cross into Jammu and Kashmir, north of the Pir Panjal range. The maximum concentration is in the Uri and Naugam area. The areas on the target of terrorists are Gurez, Macchal, Keran, Tangdhar and Rampur.

The situation is considerably better south of the Pir Panjal range. There are about six terrorists, attempting to enter through the Bhimber Galli sector. In Naushera, a group of four terrorists and four members of the SSG, Pakistani Army commandos have been spotted - their objective is likely a stand-off attack against an Indian security force border post.

It is nearly 30 years since insurgency began in Jammu and Kashmir but the situation doesn't appear to be improving. Analysis of figures from 2013 show that the situation along the LoC only appears to be becoming worse.

ISI trying to revive Khalistan movement: Government in Rajya Sabha

In 2013, there were 277 attempts to cross the LoC: 38 terrorists were killed, 97 entered successfully, while 142 attempts to enter failed.

In 2014, there were 222 attempts: 52 terrorists were killed, 65 entered successfully, while 105 attempts were foiled.

In 2015, there were 121 attempts: 46 terrorists were killed, 33 entered successfully while 41 entry attempts were foiled.

In 2016, there was a huge increase in infiltration attempts. There were 371, up from 121: 35 terrorists were killed, 119 terrorists entered Jammu and Kashmir, while 217 attempts failed.

In 2017, there were even more attempts and the year hasn't ended yet. These figures are up to December 10. There have already been 381 attempts: 59 terrorists have been killed; 105 have entered successfully, while 217 attempts have failed.

To make up for the tougher measures along the LoC, there are efforts to recruit terrorists from within Kashmir, particularly dropouts, poor performers and 'radicalised youth'.

 

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http://www.ibtimes.co.in/india-will-buy-new-missiles-bombs-worth-rs-1714-crore-755346

India will buy new missiles and bombs worth Rs 1,714 crore

The ammunition procurements will add more teeth to Indian's Air Force and the Navy. Read on to know more
By : Sriparna Ghosh

January 2, 2018 16:03 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman has cleared two major ammunition procurement proposals.MONEY SHARMA/AFP/Getty Images

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, January 2, cleared two major ammunition procurement proposals in New Delhi.

More ammunition for IAF

The first proposal, which is related to procurement of 240 bombs, will add more teeth to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

According to Doordarshan, these bombs are being procured at a cost of Rs 1,254 crore from M/s JSC Rosoboron Exports, Russia.

The report also said these bombs, which fall under the category of Precision Guided Munitions (which are designed to precisely hit a specific target, to minimise collateral damage and increase lethality against intended target), are used by the IAF.

The IAF arsenal has an acute deficiency of PGMs, and thus this procurement will not only address the shortage but will also enhance its offensive capabilities.

More teeth to Indian's naval front

The second proposal pertaining to the acquisition of 131 Barak Missiles and other associated equipment will augment the Indian naval capabilities.

The missiles will be bought at a cost of Rs 460 crore under an option clause from M/s Rafeal Advance Defence Systems Ltd, Israel.

The procurement of the anti-ship missiles means India is looking to augment its naval strength at a time when countries like China are looking to flex their maritime muscles around it.

Beijing has been doing everything in its power to stake claim to profitable maritime routes such as the one that passes through the South China Sea, notwithstanding claims from many other countries.

India is also looking forward to flex its muscles in the Indian Ocean and South China sea. (Representational Image)Indian Navy

A recent report states that the neighbouring country's submarines will soon be assisted by a new underwater surveillance network in more accurately tracking target vessels in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.

China also now operates the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka, which the island nation handed over to it to pay off its debts.