Modernisation of Indian Army Infantry

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We're entering the 21st century of army aesthics bois except its the 2000's, funny how a simple camo change really impacts the whole aesthetics
Note the high vis 'V' shape patch reflector on IA soldier, 'shoot me, I am here' patch ? :frusty:
 

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Trousers with Integrated Knee pads. Must be a personal purchase.
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Newer version of the Tactical Vest in use here (with integrated pouch for armoured plates), usually seen with BSF and troops in J&K these days (Unit level purchases IMO). MKU Mukut helmet too along with the Motorola Communication ear piece.
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AKMs with ADTL 4x telescopic sight and TI sights.
There are some scenes with SFs in them, but I’m not going to post them in the SF thread since honestly, they look worst equipped than the Regulars on the LoC. So I’m just going to steer clear of those depressing visuals.
 

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Newer version of the Tactical Vest in use here (with integrated pouch for armoured plates), usually seen with BSF and troops in J&K these days (Unit level purchases IMO). MKU Mukut helmet too along with the Motorola Communication ear piece.
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AKMs with ADTL 4x telescopic sight and TI sights.
There are some scenes with SFs in them, but I’m not going to post them in the SF thread since honestly, they look worst equipped than the Regulars on the LoC. So I’m just going to steer clear of those depressing visuals.
integrated kneepads along with soldiers with regular kneepads :crazy:
 

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Newer version of the Tactical Vest in use here (with integrated pouch for armoured plates), usually seen with BSF and troops in J&K these days (Unit level purchases IMO). MKU Mukut helmet too along with the Motorola Communication ear piece.
View attachment 188339
AKMs with ADTL 4x telescopic sight and TI sights.
There are some scenes with SFs in them, but I’m not going to post them in the SF thread since honestly, they look worst equipped than the Regulars on the LoC. So I’m just going to steer clear of those depressing visuals.
Generally crappy equipment if we are being honest (PCs, comns headsets, weapons etc) but at least theh had some night sights, shows that when the ‘good’ stuff is out it’s only for the cameras:


+ those bright orange AKs are such a disgrace and insult to these guys

++ having a gym even in a forward area and seeing the physical standards of the soldiers in there is quite a departure from the traditional lean/skinny IA grunt.
 

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Generally crappy equipment if we are being honest (PCs, comns headsets, weapons etc) but at least theh had some night sights, shows that when the ‘good’ stuff is out it’s only for the cameras:


+ those bright orange AKs are such a disgrace and insult to these guys

++ having a gym even in a forward area and seeing the physical standards of the soldiers in there is quite a departure from the traditional lean/skinny IA grunt.
If even more crappier equipment is the norm, just generally crappy is an improvement in our case.
 

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good pc among 1st set of soldiers
No Tamil? No Tamil.
Is Tamizh Nadu no part of India?
The state contributing highest states to centre.
And literally feeding others, is left out .
@Ayushraj
See that's why you saw prabhakan posters on your road trip .
"Nahi chalega nahi chalega
Hindi imposition nahi chalega.
Humara yeh nara hai Tamil zabaan sabse Purana hai , Tamil naadu zindabad".
@Tactical Doge
@FalconSlayers
@Jimih
@Rassil Krishnan
@here2where

I loved the irony of last lines kekekeke :megusta: :cruisin2:
 

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ARMY TO GET 5,000 AK-203 RIFLES BY MARCH 2023 SAYS GEN. MANOJ PANDE; PLAN IS TO PRODUCE 6,00,000 UNITS
In a telling commentary of the rapid infusion of technology and modernization of its weaponry, about 44 per cent of the Indian Army’s weapon systems will be ‘state-of-the-art’ by 2030—a 29-32 per cent jump from now.

Indian Army’s chief General Manoj Pande said: “In any force at any point of time, you will have ‘vintage’ equipment, another set will be ‘current’ and the third will be ‘state-of-art.’ In our current profile, as it stands today, I would say it is about 45 per cent ‘vintage’, 41 per cent ‘current’ and 12-15 per cent ‘state-of-the-art'.”

“But by 2030, because of the modernization plan, we will reach a figure of close to 35 per cent ‘current’ and 44 per cent ‘state-of-the-art.’ That is what introduction of technology including the introduction of niche technology will achieve,” the chief of 12-lakh strong Indian Army added.

This year is being looked upon as the year of transformation for the Indian Army.

General Pande was responding to media queries during the customary press conference in New Delhi before the Army Day event commences in Bangalore on Sunday.

One reason for the rapid technology infusion and modernisation that has really picked up at a blistering pace in the past two years is the increasing assertiveness by China particularly on the Line of Actual Control which is the de facto border.

China’s belligerence caused bloody fisticuffs between the soldiers of the two sides that resulted in several deaths.

On the border, Gen Pande said, “Though unpredictable, the situation at the northern borders is stable and under control. We have been able to resolve five of the seven issues on the table in the talk as our preparedness is of a very high level and we have enough reserves to deal with any contingency.”

On the plan to mass produce the cutting-edge AK-203 rifle, Gen Pande said by March 2023, about 5,000 AK-203 rifles will be produced.

The AK-203 is being produced in a factory at Korwa, in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, by the Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL). It is a collaborative affair between the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), which will invest 50.5 per cent with the Kalashnikov Concern, and Rosoboronexport contributing 42 per cent and 7.5 per cent respectively.

While the plan is to produce a total of 6,00,000 AK-203 rifles for the Indian Army in 128 months or slightly more than 10 years, about 70,000 will be produced in the next 32 months where the indigenous content will be up to 70 per cent. And after this tranche of 70,000, each AK-203 rifle produced will be 100 per cent indigenous, the Army chief elaborated.
 

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ARMY TO GET 5,000 AK-203 RIFLES BY MARCH 2023 SAYS GEN. MANOJ PANDE; PLAN IS TO PRODUCE 6,00,000 UNITS
In a telling commentary of the rapid infusion of technology and modernization of its weaponry, about 44 per cent of the Indian Army’s weapon systems will be ‘state-of-the-art’ by 2030—a 29-32 per cent jump from now.

Indian Army’s chief General Manoj Pande said: “In any force at any point of time, you will have ‘vintage’ equipment, another set will be ‘current’ and the third will be ‘state-of-art.’ In our current profile, as it stands today, I would say it is about 45 per cent ‘vintage’, 41 per cent ‘current’ and 12-15 per cent ‘state-of-the-art'.”

“But by 2030, because of the modernization plan, we will reach a figure of close to 35 per cent ‘current’ and 44 per cent ‘state-of-the-art.’ That is what introduction of technology including the introduction of niche technology will achieve,” the chief of 12-lakh strong Indian Army added.

This year is being looked upon as the year of transformation for the Indian Army.

General Pande was responding to media queries during the customary press conference in New Delhi before the Army Day event commences in Bangalore on Sunday.

One reason for the rapid technology infusion and modernisation that has really picked up at a blistering pace in the past two years is the increasing assertiveness by China particularly on the Line of Actual Control which is the de facto border.

China’s belligerence caused bloody fisticuffs between the soldiers of the two sides that resulted in several deaths.

On the border, Gen Pande said, “Though unpredictable, the situation at the northern borders is stable and under control. We have been able to resolve five of the seven issues on the table in the talk as our preparedness is of a very high level and we have enough reserves to deal with any contingency.”

On the plan to mass produce the cutting-edge AK-203 rifle, Gen Pande said by March 2023, about 5,000 AK-203 rifles will be produced.

The AK-203 is being produced in a factory at Korwa, in Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, by the Indo-Russia Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL). It is a collaborative affair between the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), which will invest 50.5 per cent with the Kalashnikov Concern, and Rosoboronexport contributing 42 per cent and 7.5 per cent respectively.

While the plan is to produce a total of 6,00,000 AK-203 rifles for the Indian Army in 128 months or slightly more than 10 years, about 70,000 will be produced in the next 32 months where the indigenous content will be up to 70 per cent. And after this tranche of 70,000, each AK-203 rifle produced will be 100 per cent indigenous, the Army chief elaborated.
Throw imaginary figures out with deadlines long enough that he will be long since retired

aside from a few emergency purchases the IA hasn’t bought anything substantial in a long time. Arty, tanks, IFV, AD, aviation etc etc all are outdated and below capacity

in response all they are doing is issuing RFIs that aren’t likely to go anywhere and at best will offer solutions 15 years downs the line
 

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Trousers with Integrated Knee pads. Must be a personal purchase.View attachment 188334View attachment 188335View attachment 188336View attachment 188337
Newer version of the Tactical Vest in use here (with integrated pouch for armoured plates), usually seen with BSF and troops in J&K these days (Unit level purchases IMO). MKU Mukut helmet too along with the Motorola Communication ear piece.
View attachment 188339
AKMs with ADTL 4x telescopic sight and TI sights.
There are some scenes with SFs in them, but I’m not going to post them in the SF thread since honestly, they look worst equipped than the Regulars on the LoC. So I’m just going to steer clear of those depressing visuals.
Brother that is not the newer version that's the worser vest . All pouches stitched in with the vest. The plain Olive Green and coyote tan coloured ones atleast have molle webbings to adjust . The problem is their pouches are saggy and their fly may break anytime .
 

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