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JAIPUR: Milap, a new indigenous carbine, is likely to be inducted in the Indian Army soon, sources said.
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)have developed this modern carbine. They have developed 20 models of the weapon. It is claimed the Army's fire capacity will soar after induction of the new weapon.
Defence sources said "The board is set to woo the Indian Army with its new carbine. The Army had been looking for a new carbine for a couple of years but things had not really moved."
After an earlier plan to make a carbine in association with a global firm failed following a corruption scandal, OFB has now tied up with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to produce it. Named Milap, for the joint venture, the OFB-DRDO carbine is expected to be shortly presented to the Army for trials.
"The cost of making a Milap is estimated to be Rs 50,000, which is half of what it was envisaged by an earlier firm. Carbine is an automatic weapon generally used for close quarter battle (CQB)," sources said.
They added "Close quarters combat (CQC) or close quarters battle (CQB) is a type of fighting in which small units engage the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, potentially to the point of hand-to-hand or fighting with hand-held weapons such as swords, knives or bayonet. In the typical CQC scenario, the attackers try a very fast, violent takeover of a vehicle or structure controlled by the defenders, who usually have no easy way to withdraw. Because enemies, hostages/civilians, and fellow operators can be closely intermingled, CQC demands a rapid assault and a precise application of lethal force. The operators need great proficiency with their weapons, but also the ability to make split-second decisions in order to avoid or limit friendly' casualties. CQC is defined as a short-duration, high-intensity conflict, characterized by sudden violence at close range."
The defence spokesman Colonel S D Goswami refused to comment on the issue. However, he said that many modernization steps are being taken. "In performing its duty, infantry which constitutes 60% strength of the army, plays the most important role, success of infantry is success of army and man behind the weapon is most important. Infantry is queen of the battle. So we have envisaged modernization plans," he added.
Army to induct new carbine soon - The Times of India
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)have developed this modern carbine. They have developed 20 models of the weapon. It is claimed the Army's fire capacity will soar after induction of the new weapon.
Defence sources said "The board is set to woo the Indian Army with its new carbine. The Army had been looking for a new carbine for a couple of years but things had not really moved."
After an earlier plan to make a carbine in association with a global firm failed following a corruption scandal, OFB has now tied up with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to produce it. Named Milap, for the joint venture, the OFB-DRDO carbine is expected to be shortly presented to the Army for trials.
"The cost of making a Milap is estimated to be Rs 50,000, which is half of what it was envisaged by an earlier firm. Carbine is an automatic weapon generally used for close quarter battle (CQB)," sources said.
They added "Close quarters combat (CQC) or close quarters battle (CQB) is a type of fighting in which small units engage the enemy with personal weapons at very short range, potentially to the point of hand-to-hand or fighting with hand-held weapons such as swords, knives or bayonet. In the typical CQC scenario, the attackers try a very fast, violent takeover of a vehicle or structure controlled by the defenders, who usually have no easy way to withdraw. Because enemies, hostages/civilians, and fellow operators can be closely intermingled, CQC demands a rapid assault and a precise application of lethal force. The operators need great proficiency with their weapons, but also the ability to make split-second decisions in order to avoid or limit friendly' casualties. CQC is defined as a short-duration, high-intensity conflict, characterized by sudden violence at close range."
The defence spokesman Colonel S D Goswami refused to comment on the issue. However, he said that many modernization steps are being taken. "In performing its duty, infantry which constitutes 60% strength of the army, plays the most important role, success of infantry is success of army and man behind the weapon is most important. Infantry is queen of the battle. So we have envisaged modernization plans," he added.
Army to induct new carbine soon - The Times of India
