Modernisation of Indian Army Infantry

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In a tender/RFI released in 2019 the Indian Army has requested a total quantity of approximately 1800 Sniper Rifles alongwith telescopic sight and quantity 27 Lacs Sniper ammunition in one year.
@OFB_India
has developed a 8.6 x 70 mm sniper rifle for this tender.
Raksha Mantri
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@OFB_India
developed 14.5/20mm Anti-Material Rifle as part of the Atmanirbhar Saptah virtually on 13th August.
 

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First Look New Carl Gustaf M4 Multi Role Shoulder Launched Weapon System delivered to the #IndianArmy PARA (SF) OFB CGRL MK-II & MK-III are already in service Numbers unknown Credits to the original owner
What's more is those Ear pros laying on his shoulders....:clap2:
Does IA finally adopting hearing protection system in their family ?

 

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Assam rifles seem to be among the first to get latest equipment.
Similar equipment as GHATAK PLATOON. Same MKU Helmets like Army including ones with integrated coms plus they are also getting new helmets from MHA. 10 FAB DEFENCE Modified AKs with FALKE reflex sights are being issued to each battalions.
Plus Bulgarian Arsenal AKs & OFB Excalibur adding more firepower.
 

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Similar equipment as GHATAK PLATOON. Same MKU Helmets like Army including ones with integrated coms plus they are also getting new helmets from MHA. 10 FAB DEFENCE Modified AKs with FALKE reflex sights are being issued to each battalions.
Plus Bulgarian Arsenal AKs & OFB Excalibur adding more firepower.
How many modified Aks are allocated per RR unit?
 

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FAB MOD + BEL Holo Sight


SIG 716i
Please do ask your contact how controllable is the Sig in short burst/auto fire mode.Just wanted to know whether these weapons are good for Close quarter combat like Aks or are good for only medium range with semi auto fire
 

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How many modified Aks are allocated per RR unit?
Initially 500 were issued to RR battalions & distributed among them in 2017-18 time span. After that I could not get the exact number of MOD kits procured. But now these MOD AKs are common among RR troops. Most probably 10-20 kits now per battalion. Some battalions are splitting the kit accessories & modifying two AKs with one kit. So hard to guess.
 

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Please do ask your contact how controllable is the Sig in short burst/auto fire mode.Just wanted to know whether these weapons are good for Close quarter combat like Aks or are good for only medium range with semi auto fire
Recoil is still an issue but eventually it will dealt with more experience. Jawans still love the reliable AK platforms tbh. No idea about the CQB will ask.
 

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Are patkas going to be replaced across the board?
Yes phase by phase. First order 1.58 lakhs & now second RFI for 1 Lakh.
1.08 Lakh Regular ACH
50,000 ACH with integrated communication
New 1 Lakh AK bullet resistant helmets
At least most of the troops involved in combat will get good helmets in next few years.
 

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