4.2 lakh carbines , 75km guided rockets and Fast Patrol Boats approved in DAC meet

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The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, was held on July 26, 2022. Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Armed Forces amounting to Rs 28,732 crore were accorded by the DAC in this meeting under Buy (Indian IDDM) and Buy (Indian) categories giving a further boost to ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in Defence.

Among the proposals approved by DAC in the meeting are three proposals of the Indian Army, viz. Guided Extended Range Rocket Ammunition, Area Denial Munition Type I and Infantry Combat Vehicle – Command have been designed and developed by DRDO. The total value of these three proposals is Rs 8,599 crore. Guided Extended Range Rocket Ammunition has the range of 75 kms with accuracy of 40 meters. The Aerial Denial Munition Type I Rocket Ammunition contains dual purpose sub munitions capable of neutralizing both tanks and armoured personnel carriers as well as B vehicle entrenched troops. The Infantry Combat Vehicle – Command is equipped with technology to collect, disseminate, share and present real time information to commanders to facilitate quick decision making for execution of tasks.

Considering the demand of enhanced protection against the threat of enemy snipers to our troops deployed along the Line of Control and in close combat operations in counter terrorism scenario, DAC accorded AoN for Bullet Proof Jackets with Indian Standard BIS VI level of protection. To combat the current complex paradigm of conventional and hybrid warfare and counter terrorism at the borders, AoN for induction of approx. four lakh of Close Quarter Battle Carbines for the Services has also been accorded by the DAC. This is set to provide major impetus to the small arms manufacturing industry in India and enhancing ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in small arms.

In the recent conflicts across the world, drone technology proved to be a force multiplier in military operations. Accordingly, to augment Indian Army’s capability in modern warfare, AoN for procurement of Autonomous Surveillance and Armed Drone Swarms has been accorded by the DAC under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.

The DAC also approved Navy’s proposal to procure upgraded 1250KW capacity Marine Gas Turbine Generator for power generation application onboard Kolkata class of ships through Indian Industry. This will give a major boost to indigenous manufacturing of gas turbine generators.

In order to enhance the security in the coastal region of the country, the DAC also approved the proposal of procurement of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for Indian Coast Guard under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) with 60% IC.



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[Zarvan]

This is SSS 5.56 X 45 carbine. Indian private sector can do wonders for them if their products are ordered by Indian Armed Forces. Plus India needs to equip its Police.

 

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WHICH EXACTLY CARBINES ARE THESE ARMIES WONT USE CARBINES ONLY SPECIAL SERVICES USE THEM BUT IN LIMITED QUANTITIES

 

[Black Tornado]

WHICH EXACTLY CARBINES ARE THESE ARMIES WONT USE CARBINES ONLY SPECIAL SERVICES USE THEM BUT IN LIMITED QUANTITIES

Carbines are for tank crews, artillery personnel, signals, Rashtriya Rifles units engaged in COIN ops and other such personnel who need a short yet effective weapon to carry. Special Forces would require only a few thousand of these.

 

[SQ8]

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It definitely does have massive uses - especially in a saturated air defense environment

 

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It definitely does have massive uses - especially in a saturated air defense environment

It's less than half the weight of a Smerch or A100 type system. Cannot really be expected to match something like guided HIMARS or the Chinese ones. But in comparison to something like BM27 which is very close in dimensions, a guided 75km rocket even with a 40 meter CEP is very good while an unguided BM27 beyond 40-50 km can have a CEP of 500+ meters. So it will definitely save cost in the normal roles. 6 regiments are planned of various Pinaka Mk2 and Pinaka Enhanced systems. Composition is still not clear. But 6 regiments should mean around 120 units.

Another bigger calibre system is in development for 120km range with 150+ Kg warhead to replace the in service Smerch. That should be able to have a better and heavier guidance system on board. That will be comparable to M30 rounds of HIMARS and good to take out important tactical targets like Air Defence systems you said.