Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

[TVenky]

I hope we can use those GSH 30 6 canons from retired Mig27s and mount them on vehicles, the Chinese and Pakis will love being downrange to these.

Very good idea..

[Manish_P]

^ A desi C-RAM system should be doable by our industry.

Has the army or air force expressed an interest in such a system?

[nachiket]

I hope we can use those GSH 30 6 canons from retired Mig27s and mount them on vehicles, the Chinese and Pakis will love being downrange to these.

Recoil from the GSH-6-30 would destroy the vehicle. Just read up about the problems it caused on the Mig-27 itself. It is a hellishly powerful gun. ANd what is the use-case for this? If there is a situation which requires 30mm fire-support you are better off using a BMP which provides better protection for its occupants as well.

[Pratyush]

^ A desi C-RAM system should be doable by our industry.

Has the army or air force expressed an interest in such a system?

Such a concept was already shown. It was mounted on a Tatra 6*6. A Google search should show pictures.

https://www.reddit.com/r/shittytechnica ... are_button

[Manish_P]

^ Ah yes. The above mated to a tracking and fire control radar would do the job. But have the indian army and AF asked for such a system though?

[Mollick.R]

BEML bags order from Defence Ministry of Defence for Rs 423.11 crore

Written by FE Business June 23, 2023 16:20 IST

State-owned BEML Ltd on Friday announced that it has won a significant contract from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the supply of High Mobility vehicles. The total contract value is Rs 423.11 crore. “We hereby inform that BEML Limited has bagged an order from MOD for supply of High Mobility vehicles. The total contract value is Rs 423.11 crore,” the company said in a regulatory filing.


https://www.financialexpress.com/indust ... e/3139758/

[Rakesh]

Simplifying military logistics: Lessons from a load carrier
https://www.ajaishukla.com/2023/08/simp ... ssons.html
04 Aug 2023

With the Indian Army placing orders for a fresh batch of Stallion load carriers, there is an urgent need to look at reducing costs.

[Rakesh]

Toyota Showcases Special Purpose Hilux Pickup Trucks for the Indian Army
https://www.defencenews.in/2023/09/toyo ... dian-army/
13 September 2023

[Bharadwaj]

Old news but not reported here...
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.c ... /101821554
Ashok Leyland bags orders worth INR 800 cr from Indian Army

The GTV order goes to ALL...

[ramana]

What type of armored bulldozers are there with Indian Army?

[Thakur_B]

[putnanja]

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Is there any reports on how many of these TATA QRFV were purchased by IA?

[R Charan]

Indian Army Deploys All-Terrain Vehicles Equipped with Konkurs Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems



The Indian Army's most recent weaponry acquisition: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) outfitted with Konkurs anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems, is garnering considerable attention.

Pictures that have surfaced from the Indian Army Southern Command show Arctic Cat Alterra TBX 700 ATVs equipped with these lethal missiles, demonstrating a formidable combination of firepower and quickness.

Comparing these agile ATVs to conventional armoured vehicles reveals a number of benefits. Because of their reduced weight, they are perfect for rocky and isolated areas where they can easily negotiate uneven ground.

Furthermore, the Army can more affordably increase their firepower in key regions thanks to their affordable price when compared to tanks and other heavy vehicles.

https://defence.in/threads/indian-army- ... tems.1376/

[Manish_P]

^ good to see these agile mobile units.

Mahindra might be able to make such type of vehicles.

They have a tie up with a US firm to manufacture mPact XTV which looks of a similar type.

[uddu]

Three people crammed into a small space and sitting on each others lap is not a good way to go. Don't know where these kind of showoff like the Chinese take us to.

[Manish_P]

Three people crammed into a small space and sitting on each others lap is not a good way to go. Don't know where these kind of showoff like the Chinese take us to.

Sir, i think the point of the vehicle is rapid mobility and portability of armor-busting firepower.

For firing the vehicle might be stationary with the driver and loader dismounted.

Added - in the photo, one can see the MBT in the back-ground. So maybe one can also think of this system as somewhat analogous to the 'loyal wingman' concept (albeit manned) - a cheaper, support system

[Pratyush]

What tanks need more than anything else is reccee. Such ATV are ideal due to low acoustic and visual signature.

This is an example of the Indian army making do with what they have. In terms of 3 Jawans on a 2 seater.

It's a compromise, but the best one given the available resources.

[Manish_P]

What tanks need more than anything else is reccee. Such ATV are ideal due to low acoustic and visual signature.

+1. Absolutely vital element

This is an example of the Indian army making do with what they have. In terms of 3 Jawans on a 2 seater.

It's a compromise, but the best one given the available resources.

We indians are almost conditioned to pass it off as a positive thing with that much (ab)used word 'Jugaad'

But it is what it is and it's good that our troops have a compact, highly mobile ATGM carrier which also would be heli-portable to most locations (except the heights).

Would of course prefer to see a desi company make such ATVs in India. With desi ATGM system. And export them too.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1775815736373727253 ---> Ashok Leyland to supply 289 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙑𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨 (𝙇𝙍𝙑) to the Indian Army. The contract value is ₹101,72,62,660