one step beyond .. it will be AI vs AI .. "thinking" missile swarms , self healing armour , active camouflage , active stealth , nano " active" composites with a myriad applications , battlefield real time AI , active threat perception ... adaptable engines , multi sensor missiles /torpedoes ., not to mention AI controlled ELINT .. sci fi ..no ..reality quite soVKumar wrote:Future is machines Vs machines. Then end of warfare because of MAD considerations. At least between developed nations.
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Even for air delivered 'Sensor Fused' type weapons, a fairly simple addition of ERA tiles to the top of current gen. tanks makes them survivable platforms again. Just as the battle of Sinai proved that tanks had to operate under SAM cover, when going against an adversary with arty fired sensor fused projectiles, tanks will have to move with mobile counter battery fire. The reinvention of the tank is already underway with the Russians coming up with their Armata, I suppose the next gen. Western tanks will have a two man crew (driver and WSO) and will be heavily automated and networked.
Bottom line is, in the next war between competent armies, the infantry soldier firing ATGMs will again have to relive the experience of the Americans on the Korean peninsula, they will fire their ATGMs and the damn tanks will continue rolling.
Bottom line is, in the next war between competent armies, the infantry soldier firing ATGMs will again have to relive the experience of the Americans on the Korean peninsula, they will fire their ATGMs and the damn tanks will continue rolling.
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Not necessarily. ATGMs will keep pace.
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/ ... ility.html
The launcher engages the targets automatically and can perform salvo firing at two targets simultaneously, increasing its rate of fire and decreasing the number of vehicles needed for a mission. The two-missile salvo is intended to either defeat active protection systems or to ensure a single tank’s destruction in the absence of an active protection system.
Or:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPG-30
Its a cat and mouse game.
https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/ ... ility.html
The launcher engages the targets automatically and can perform salvo firing at two targets simultaneously, increasing its rate of fire and decreasing the number of vehicles needed for a mission. The two-missile salvo is intended to either defeat active protection systems or to ensure a single tank’s destruction in the absence of an active protection system.
Or:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RPG-30
And what if RPG-30s are salvo fired or even more sophisticated equivalents.The RPG-30 was unveiled in 2008 by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt, as a modern anti-tank grenade launcher designed to address the challenge of reactive armor and active protection systems (APS) on tanks.[1] Active protection systems such as ARENA-E, Drozd and Trophy defeat anti-armor munitions by destroying them before they reach their target. The RPG-30 is an intended response to the introduction of these systems. The RPG-30 cleared its testing program and entered service in 2012–2013 and was immediately put on the Pentagon’s list of “asymmetrical threats to the US armed forces.”.[2][3][4]
The RPG-30 was unveiled in 2008 by the State Research and Production Enterprise, Bazalt, as a modern anti-tank grenade launcher designed to address the challenge of reactive armor and active protection systems (APS) on tanks.[1] Active protection systems such as ARENA-E, Drozd and Trophy defeat anti-armor munitions by destroying them before they reach their target. The RPG-30 is an intended response to the introduction of these systems. The RPG-30 cleared its testing program and entered service in 2012–2013 and was immediately put on the Pentagon’s list of “asymmetrical threats to the US armed forces.”.[2][3][4]
In 2012 Israel Defense reported that the Rafael military-industrial corporation has developed a defense system, "Trench Coat", against the RPG-30, to supplement the existing Trophy. It consists of a 360-degree radar that detects all threats and launches 17 projectiles, of which one should strike the incoming missile.[5]
Its a cat and mouse game.
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how does long range AD cover provided by S 300/400 type systems affect tank battles given the short distances to be covered by Indian armour into Pakistan ?
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IMHO Pakistan is heavily armed with ATGM and will not depend too much on CAS.
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the specs of the RPG30 make it completely useless against frontal aspect of even T72upg and its range only 200m. it is a RPG not a ATGM which is heavy enough as it is, without having to lug a precursor round.
The PG-30 is the main round of the RPG-30. The round is a 105 mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 10.3 kg (22.7 lb) and has a range of 200 meters and a stated penetration capability in excess of 600 mm (24-in) of rolled homogeneous armor (RHA), 1,500 mm of reinforced concrete, 2,000 mm of brick and 3,700 mm of soil.
the kornet is 3x heavier, 3x the penetration and 25x the range.
I suppose hezbollah guerillas could use it at close range in the ravines and hills , but thats about it.
a wideband solution to active protective systems it is not.
The PG-30 is the main round of the RPG-30. The round is a 105 mm tandem shaped charge with a weight of 10.3 kg (22.7 lb) and has a range of 200 meters and a stated penetration capability in excess of 600 mm (24-in) of rolled homogeneous armor (RHA), 1,500 mm of reinforced concrete, 2,000 mm of brick and 3,700 mm of soil.
the kornet is 3x heavier, 3x the penetration and 25x the range.
I suppose hezbollah guerillas could use it at close range in the ravines and hills , but thats about it.
a wideband solution to active protective systems it is not.
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Singha, you are missing the point.
Of course, the RPG is short ranged, its a RPG, the name says it all.
For longer ranges you need missiles.
I posted two quick examples of how APS are being countered - 1) By Infantry Portable Weapons (i.e. Missiles) and 2) By Infantry weapons (eg RPGs).
The point is when deployed in large numbers (where infantry deployed weapons always score over tanks), in different conditions, APS systems can be overwhelmed and saturated. At most you made it more difficult than 1 ATGM per tank.
Here is an example. Tank with APS advancing in urban terrain - buildings etc, overlooking a tank column. Troops are behind the tank, because in the close confines of the street, the APS is dangerous to them.
Insurgents pop out of windows and fire some 3-4 RPGs and other rounds at the lead tank at the same area - can the tank APS take down every round in that sector? Especially if the RPGs themselves are advanced units with decoy rounds.
APS is useful, and its initial deployment can be game changing (same as SAMs in Vietnam then Yom Kippur) but countermeasures are fast advancing.
APS depends on radar guidance for instance. What prevents weapons manufacturers from launching chaff & flare payloads (you have an example in the DRDO thread about an anti-thermal, anti-laser) to blind the tanks sensors and then launch a salvo of ATGMs.
Same concept is there everywhere. Blind the sensors (even if momentarily), launch saturation attack. Its an age-old tactic which is deployed even today.
Even against S-3XX class systems, you will have the Khan deploy a wide array of jamming (of all kinds), launch decoys (max out the missiles) and then sneak in actual weapons in between.
With the relatively lower cost of ATGMs, they will be deployed en masse.
This does not mean we should not procure APS - just means it wont be a single shot silver bullet & heavy passive/active armor should still be used.
Of course, the RPG is short ranged, its a RPG, the name says it all.
It has 600 mm penetration post ERA. I suspect it can take out many western tanks when hitting at the right spot - drivers hatch for instance!the specs of the RPG30 make it completely useless against frontal aspect of even T72upg and its range only 200m. it is a RPG not a ATGM which is heavy enough as it is, without having to lug a precursor round.
For longer ranges you need missiles.
I posted two quick examples of how APS are being countered - 1) By Infantry Portable Weapons (i.e. Missiles) and 2) By Infantry weapons (eg RPGs).
The point is when deployed in large numbers (where infantry deployed weapons always score over tanks), in different conditions, APS systems can be overwhelmed and saturated. At most you made it more difficult than 1 ATGM per tank.
Here is an example. Tank with APS advancing in urban terrain - buildings etc, overlooking a tank column. Troops are behind the tank, because in the close confines of the street, the APS is dangerous to them.
Insurgents pop out of windows and fire some 3-4 RPGs and other rounds at the lead tank at the same area - can the tank APS take down every round in that sector? Especially if the RPGs themselves are advanced units with decoy rounds.
APS is useful, and its initial deployment can be game changing (same as SAMs in Vietnam then Yom Kippur) but countermeasures are fast advancing.
APS depends on radar guidance for instance. What prevents weapons manufacturers from launching chaff & flare payloads (you have an example in the DRDO thread about an anti-thermal, anti-laser) to blind the tanks sensors and then launch a salvo of ATGMs.
Same concept is there everywhere. Blind the sensors (even if momentarily), launch saturation attack. Its an age-old tactic which is deployed even today.
Even against S-3XX class systems, you will have the Khan deploy a wide array of jamming (of all kinds), launch decoys (max out the missiles) and then sneak in actual weapons in between.
With the relatively lower cost of ATGMs, they will be deployed en masse.
This does not mean we should not procure APS - just means it wont be a single shot silver bullet & heavy passive/active armor should still be used.
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Singha sir pls read up on Indian army infantry history and tactics and visualise use of rockets and missiles in different terrain and circumstances. Infantry and armour joint ops are very crucial reading. You will see our infantry often protects armour flanks and in fact that is essential in an armoured thrust in all armies. ATGMs are also used for destroying defendes and makes inf even more potent.
Pls pls do read Infantry in India by Gen Raghavan.
And may I again request all posters to return to arty discussion here. Armour vs ATGM technology is best suited to the armoured thread.
Pls pls do read Infantry in India by Gen Raghavan.
And may I again request all posters to return to arty discussion here. Armour vs ATGM technology is best suited to the armoured thread.
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Interesting bit of information on Grad rocket dependency from Russia.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-new ... ufFMN.html
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease. ... lid=157988
Important point:
And then we had this news:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/com ... 650559.ece
So far 4 regiments of Pinaka are on order (with UPA delay of half a decade in clearing a 2nd order for 2 regiments) and now guided Pinaka has been demonstrated successfully.
IA now has a RFP out for 6 more regiments of Pinaka.
https://defenceupdate.in/indian-army-to ... h-systems/
https://sputniknews.com/asia/2017060910 ... et-launch/
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/new ... 722264.ece
And notes:
And most positively, private sector is providing the propellant and motors.
https://www.investorwhiz.com/concalls/p ... ll-summary
Solar is also building its plant:
http://www.financialexpress.com/industr ... 18/895488/
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGP39CxFC-o/ ... TAGS-1.jpg
ATAGS has already scored record ranges with ~25% more range than the existing 40 km Pinaka
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/i ... 693728.ece
Seriously, the IA should be asked to curtail some of the imported towed howitzer etc plans and move them to ATAGS!
Also, Pinaka Mk2 Guided (or Pinaka Mk3) had successful tests last year.122mm GRAD BM 21 ER (01 Case). Ex-import deliveries for last contract of
quantity 15,000 signed in Aug 14 are in progress. DRDO has developed the rocket and
are in the process of production of the same indigenously
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-new ... ufFMN.html
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease. ... lid=157988
Important point:
So if Pinaka 1 MBRL can be used to launch Pinaka 2, that is a very big thingTrails of guided Pinaka Rocket were successfully conducted at Integrated Test Range (ITR) Balasore in two phases on 12th and 24th Jan 2017 with range of 65 km and 75 km, respectively. The guided version of Pinaka Rocket incorporates Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)/ Global Positioning System (GPS) for the mid-course guidance with accuracy of 60m to 80m at all ranges. In the recent trials conducted, the desired accuracy has been achieved.
Pinaka has been design and developed for induction into Army after successful User Trials. Two Regiments of Pinaka Unguided Version have already been inducted in Army. Current trials have been conducted for demonstrating the feasibility of the development of Guided Version of Pinaka Rocket using the same Launcher and Ammunition Configuration.
And then we had this news:
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/com ... 650559.ece
So far 4 regiments of Pinaka are on order (with UPA delay of half a decade in clearing a 2nd order for 2 regiments) and now guided Pinaka has been demonstrated successfully.
IA now has a RFP out for 6 more regiments of Pinaka.
https://defenceupdate.in/indian-army-to ... h-systems/
https://sputniknews.com/asia/2017060910 ... et-launch/
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/new ... 722264.ece
And notes:
So, 4 regiments on order, 6 in procurement process, and 22 planned total, of which 12 will be guided Pinaka. This will be a windfall for indian industry.Indian defense ministry had placed an order for two regiments i.e 36 systems last December. The Army intends to have 22 Pinaka regiments by 2026 including 12 regiments of Guided Pinaka. This is an advanced version of the Pinaka, wherein the firing range has been enhanced to 65+ km from the existing 38 km. India conducted two developmental tests of the 214-mm caliber Guided Pinaka earlier this year.
And most positively, private sector is providing the propellant and motors.
https://www.investorwhiz.com/concalls/p ... ll-summary
For entire missile:Another recent test successfully conducted for Pinaka II which is an extended range guided rocket. This should translate into production but not definite timeline provided
The order will be shared between ordinance factory, Premier explosives ad another competitor
Company has provided 36 solid propellants till now, all used for tests. Order will be sizeable
Company is providing only solid propellants but is not the exclusive player
I hope Ordinance Factory is bypassed entirely for Pinaka and instead Pvt sector and BDL get the darn orders. If wishes were horses!Clarification on order from Ministry of Defense (MoD)_ When order is floated, a certain %age is reserved for Ordinance factory. But if Ordiance factory cannot supply in required time frame or cannot satisfy the quality, MoD is free to give the order to private players. Pinaka is reserved for Ordinance Factory. Pinaka II is available to private players
Solar is also building its plant:
http://www.financialexpress.com/industr ... 18/895488/
Along with ATAGS, we have serious firepower in the offing, if this Govt just starts handing out orders!! 55km range for ATAGS!“Currently we are looking for missile assembling for ‘Pinaka’ rocket launcher. But any job related to rockets can be done and going forward missile integration as well,” Nuwal said, adding the transfer of technology agreement with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is already in place. “Once the construction is completed, we can then proceed for the assembling, subject to when the defence sector places orders,” he added.
SIIL’s facility in Nagpur manufactures HMX and HMX based compositions like Octol, Oma and Okfol for high explosive anti-tank ammunition and missiles like Akash, LR Sam, Invar and Konkur. It also manufactures propellants for BrahMos missile.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eGP39CxFC-o/ ... TAGS-1.jpg
ATAGS has already scored record ranges with ~25% more range than the existing 40 km Pinaka
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/i ... 693728.ece
Seriously, the IA should be asked to curtail some of the imported towed howitzer etc plans and move them to ATAGS!
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OT but related,
Every time i read about the Pinaka acheiving success, I remember the pain of Germans in west Stalingrad, who were hammered day and night by Katyusha rockets. In the frigid russian winter, the sound of Katyusha made them wonder if it's their time to die for deutschland.
And then I smirk thinking about the pain that IA will be inflicting on these guys, seeking revenge for the needles they pricked us with. Hope we rain hell on these guys for all they have done keeping India down for last 70 years! Jai Ma Kali
Every time i read about the Pinaka acheiving success, I remember the pain of Germans in west Stalingrad, who were hammered day and night by Katyusha rockets. In the frigid russian winter, the sound of Katyusha made them wonder if it's their time to die for deutschland.
And then I smirk thinking about the pain that IA will be inflicting on these guys, seeking revenge for the needles they pricked us with. Hope we rain hell on these guys for all they have done keeping India down for last 70 years! Jai Ma Kali
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55km -> 65km -> 75km would be out of range of Pakistan's counter battery fire
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55km range is insane. We can shell the center of Lahore from inside Amritsar.
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If something like the Hyper Velocity Projectile developed for the Railgun (that the US and BAE are trying to port to tube artillery) materializes, it could go up to around 80km, just about enough to shell the Islamabad from Poonch
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With way DRDO is churning out stuff, I wouldn't be surprised if after BMD it takes up some CRAM program and what you guys are saying actually happens, with Indian cities shielded by defensive missiles & us happily plastering targets deep in TSP.
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One of the first things Modi govt did after taking power was clear a $1Bn DRDO proposal to set up a seeker facility for Astra, strategic and other programs. I think seeker guided arty will also come about. Solid state items can presumably take much higher G-forces.
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I think
- First priority is to move away from mechanical fuzes for artillery. This is being done by BEL new facility that is announced a few pages back for electronic fuzes. BEL already makes proximity fuzes for shells.
- Second priority is to develop guided fuzes like PGK that ARDE and its consortium are working on.
- Parallel or sequential project would be to develop a canted tail fin unit for inducing spin in mortars and combine with PGK. Even induced spin adds a lot to the effectiveness of mortars.
- First priority is to move away from mechanical fuzes for artillery. This is being done by BEL new facility that is announced a few pages back for electronic fuzes. BEL already makes proximity fuzes for shells.
- Second priority is to develop guided fuzes like PGK that ARDE and its consortium are working on.
- Parallel or sequential project would be to develop a canted tail fin unit for inducing spin in mortars and combine with PGK. Even induced spin adds a lot to the effectiveness of mortars.
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Great catch Ramana, I had missed this, BEL facility at Pune.ramana wrote:I think
- First priority is to move away from mechanical fuzes for artillery. This is being done by BEL new facility that is announced a few pages back for electronic fuzes. BEL already makes proximity fuzes for shells.
- Second priority is to develop guided fuzes like PGK that ARDE and its consortium are working on.
- Parallel or sequential project would be to develop a canted tail fin unit for inducing spin in mortars and combine with PGK. Even induced spin adds a lot to the effectiveness of mortars.
Well elucidated, with tenders going to pvt sector away from ECIL, BEL etc, I think more tech will flow into India even if assembled/CKD stuff, helps in developing parallel source of supply.
As one gent from IIT working on processors told us in another discussion, build your systems first, then substitute later. As long we keep a focus on that and order decent amounts, not like Arjun forcing limited runs and imports onlee.
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Is the BEL facility in Pune? I thought in Karnataka.
Look at the Bofors 3P Fuze.
It updates an old pre WWII gun system to take on new threats.
Once BEL masters electronic fuzes can update the OFB 40mm PreFragmented shell.
Look at that bunker. IA can make kheema of Paki bunkers on LOC.
Look at the Bofors 3P Fuze.
It updates an old pre WWII gun system to take on new threats.
Once BEL masters electronic fuzes can update the OFB 40mm PreFragmented shell.
Look at that bunker. IA can make kheema of Paki bunkers on LOC.
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R sir, here you go, comprehensive account of fuze requirement
http://www.defproac.com/?p=6219
http://www.defproac.com/?p=6219
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Thanks. Great summary. Lots of info to digest and how messed up we are.
So BEL fuze facility is tie-up with Reshef of Israel.
http://www.resheffuzes.com/index.aspx
ARDE did work on fuzes for HSLD and these were made by OFB. Somehow they were prone to mishaps and OFB removed all traces of their involvement,
Same with ARDE.
So BEL fuze facility is tie-up with Reshef of Israel.
http://www.resheffuzes.com/index.aspx
ARDE did work on fuzes for HSLD and these were made by OFB. Somehow they were prone to mishaps and OFB removed all traces of their involvement,
Same with ARDE.
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The BEL Pune facility was inagurated in October:
Pune: Electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility launched at BEL
Pune: Electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility launched at BEL
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Thanks. So basic modern fuzes are in hand.
Now on to ARDE Version of PGK.
The BEL Pune facility was inaugurated in October:
Pune: Electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility launched at BEL
Its rumored to be an assembly shop and not true mfg capability.
Sad thing is ECIL did pioneering solid state design for the proximity fuzes and even wrote a primer on this arcane subject.
Now on to ARDE Version of PGK.
The BEL Pune facility was inaugurated in October:
Pune: Electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility launched at BEL
ECIL makes the proximity fuzes with collaboration from South Africa.
Pune: Electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility launched at BEL
The development comes after a ‘compliance report’ from the Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of India, which was tabled before the Parliament in July this year, revealed 83 per cent shortage of artillery fuses with the Army.
Written by Sushant Kulkarni | Pune | Published: October 30, 2017 5:14 am
A STATE-OF-THE-ART electronic artillery fuse manufacturing facility was launched at the Pune unit of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) on October 27.
The development comes after a ‘compliance report’ from the Comptroller and auditor general (CAG) of India, which was tabled before the Parliament in July this year, revealed 83 per cent shortage of artillery fuses with the Army.
{The IA is partly to blame. They decided in 1993 that they want to go for electronic fuzes and decertified the mechanical fuzes This resulted in OFB stop making the fuzes (the OFB regulations force them to get rid of machinery if there are no orders and this part of OFB moved at rapid speed to ensure scrapping of the machinery and tools ) and there was no effort to make the electronic fuzes till 2012 when a competition was launched. Then private sector objected on the complexity of the fuzes as they were used to simpler mechanical fuzes. Finally Reshef and BEl were chosen and resulted in this Pune facility}
Artillery fuses, known as the brain of the munition, are the devices that initiate explosion. They also determine how the explosion would be initiated — on contact with the target or some time after the launch.
Meanwhile, officials from the BEL said the newly-inaugurated facility can produce at least 50,000 fuses per month and the capacity can be increased as per requirement. The facility, located on the BEL campus, on Pashan NDA Road in Pune, was inaugurated by Lt General Shamsher Singh, director general of quality assurance, along with MV Gowtama, chairman and managing director, BEL, and Nataraj Krishnappa, director, Maj Gen Sanjay Chauhan, controller (ammunition) and Dinesh Batra, general manager, BEL, Pune. Capt Raju Kothari, deputy general manager, compered the inaugural ceremony.
Senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories and representatives of various defence establishments, involved in the process of manufacturing fuse were also present at the function.
A senior BEL official said, “Pune unit of the BEL, headquartered in Defence Public Sector Undertaking in Bengaluru, which has a multi-product facility that manufactures laser-based range finding equipment, power packs for wireless radio sets, infantry combat vehicle-based Nuclear Biological Chemical and reconnaissance systems, along with X Ray baggage scanners. The facility has diversified into the field of electronic artillery fuses. BEL has nine manufacturing units spread all over the country.”
“The newly-inaugurated facility has a capacity to make more than 50,000 electronic fuses per month, and can augment this capacity as per the requirement of the Army. BEL, Pune, also plans to expand the fuse manufacturing capability in the near future. With this facility going online, BEL is confident of fulfilling all the needs of electronic fuses for our artillery, today and in times to come,” he added.
Its rumored to be an assembly shop and not true mfg capability.
Sad thing is ECIL did pioneering solid state design for the proximity fuzes and even wrote a primer on this arcane subject.
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High Altitude trial of 155 mm 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) in Sikkim next week:
High-altitude trials of indigenous gun
High-altitude trials of indigenous gun
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arun wrote:High Altitude trial of 155 mm 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) in Sikkim next week:
High-altitude trials of indigenous gun
All the best to the trials.
My concerns are high altitude leads to low temp and low air density causes more lift. Second we know ERFB has its issues in long barrels.
Fingers crossed.
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Fingers crossed for successful completion of trials. At this rate, we may be looking at a signed contract by the end of the year.
But to anti jinx it, we will screw it onlee
But to anti jinx it, we will screw it onlee
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Call Dilbu.
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http://indianmilitarynews.com/2018/01/i ... -missiles/
was this reported here?
India to acquire 61 advanced air-defense missiles
was this reported here?
India to acquire 61 advanced air-defense missiles
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Not from this source.
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L-70, that isn't Ru isn't it? It's Bofors 40mm guns long in the tooth.But what is the replacement and how will it be better than these guns ? In a long piece by a former DG AD, initially rings of AA gun emplacements protected our bases.Later on SAM's were needed as aircraft became more sophisticated and had ASMs first gen.With the advent of LR PGMs, UCAVs and LRCMs, multi-layered SAM defences are needed from LR SAMs to QR SAMs and MANPADS.The limited range of guns makes them inadequate to deal with most modern threats, but mobile gun/missile systems with ground formations are vital still, esp for anti-helo and drone reqs.
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The son of a gun fiddled with the missile title (pun intended)jaysimha wrote:http://indianmilitarynews.com/2018/01/i ... -missiles/
was this reported here?
India to acquire 61 advanced air-defense missiles
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Haridas wrote:The son of a gun fiddled with the missile title (pun intended)
India to acquire 61 advanced air-defense missiles
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Also is there any reason to embed the huge picture of the completely unrelated museum piece AA gun?
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Is this actually up and running? There were reports that the Israeli’s had reservations tying up with DRDO and wanted to go with a private sector company.Karan M wrote:One of the first things Modi govt did after taking power was clear a $1Bn DRDO proposal to set up a seeker facility for Astra, strategic and other programs. I think seeker guided arty will also come about. Solid state items can presumably take much higher G-forces.
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10000 Cr for 61 systems sounds too high. That is almost 160 Cr per system and our requirements range in several hundreds, if we consider artillery protection for border areas.
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https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata ... 280110.pdf
RFI : SELF PROPELLED AIR DEFENCE GUN MISSILE SYSTEM
RFI : SELF PROPELLED AIR DEFENCE GUN MISSILE SYSTEM
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http://ofbindia.gov.in/download/pr/pr_asean.pdf
Shri SC Bajpai, IOFSDGOF & Chairman,OFB Shri Bajpai took over the charge of DGOF & Chairman,OFB on 01st February 2017.
OFB has developed several products through in-houseR&D which can have sufficient export potential in ASEANcountries - for instance, 155mm Artillery Gun Dhanush, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm ArtilleryAmmunition, and Modernised Mine Protected Vehicle(MMPV), among others. OFB is further developing Upgraded BMP-II vehicles,Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV), 7.62 x 51 mmAssault Rifle, Air Defence Gun and 155mm x 52 Cal MountedGun System and related ammunition and Electronic Fuzes.
Shri SC Bajpai, IOFSDGOF & Chairman,OFB Shri Bajpai took over the charge of DGOF & Chairman,OFB on 01st February 2017.
OFB has developed several products through in-houseR&D which can have sufficient export potential in ASEANcountries - for instance, 155mm Artillery Gun Dhanush, Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) for 155mm ArtilleryAmmunition, and Modernised Mine Protected Vehicle(MMPV), among others. OFB is further developing Upgraded BMP-II vehicles,Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV), 7.62 x 51 mmAssault Rifle, Air Defence Gun and 155mm x 52 Cal MountedGun System and related ammunition and Electronic Fuzes.
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FOrgot to mention the above article was dated some where around Sep 13, 2017
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Why does this RFI asks information to be sent to a Yahoo mail id rather than a GOI based Mail Server Id?jaysimha wrote:https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata ... 280110.pdf
RFI : SELF PROPELLED AIR DEFENCE GUN MISSILE SYSTEM
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Want to make it easy for hackers.