ATTACK HELECOPTER FOR BSF
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Hey, I believe rather than investing in foreign gunships BSF would do well with LCH and too a certain extent HAL Dhruv, my reason being BSF is not supposed to indulge in full scale combat with enemy forces, rather it needs quick and light deployments with the army taking over the duties if need be and both of them serve the purpose.
Also it would give a boost to Indian industry and prove worthiness of the mentioned helos in international market. Further it would reduce dependence on other countries and also cut down costs incurred in procurement and due too delays of signing contracts.
Also it would give a boost to Indian industry and prove worthiness of the mentioned helos in international market. Further it would reduce dependence on other countries and also cut down costs incurred in procurement and due too delays of signing contracts.
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BSF is like your Rangers. Guards the International Border with Pakistan. Having choppers will definitely increase their effectiveness
I believe, a few weaponised Dhruvs will do till LCH is inducted..After all BSF is not expected to go up against Tanks or something
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Apache's main purpose is heavy fire power. Its main purpose was to wipe out soviet tank fleets.
BSF doesn't have to face enemy tanks or heavy equipment. Rather BSF fights terrorists carrying small arms. Giving Apache to BSF would be like using a shotgun to kill hamsters. It'll be a waste of money, and won't be effective in the long run.
BSF needs light helos with troop deployment and supporting fire capability. Something like the Huey in Vietnam. Best option is weaponised Dhruv. Maybe once army gets better helos a few Mi-24/35 can be transferred to BSf for 'an additional punch'.
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Dhruv WSI is more than enough for BSF and its requirements. Dedicated attack helis make no sense for BSF as they are not fighting a standing army. Instead they are involved in border surveillance/ stopping infiltration. IMHO, a few squadrons of WSI dhruv with UAV's will eventually join bsf as the requirements for army and air force get through (huge standing orders). Moreover, I believe missiles on wsi dhruv will also be an over-kill and extra gun pods or rocket pods should do the job well.
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BSF needs better remote sensing capability, add intell and not firepower. Thats not their job.
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With a number of intelligence assets already deployed (UAV's, AWACS, satellites, aircrafts, HUMINT, aerostats, etc including a few dedicated for BSF), the need IMO is for a centralized intelligence command specifically dedicated for military intelligence. This woud not only allow BSF but also other agencies to tap into the information and know "in real time" what's going on!
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i dont think that the BSF needs attack helicopters at all.
their job is not to fight wars. they just need to police the borders. that it can do without attack helicopters pretty well.
helicopters for recon duties, etc looks logical, but attack helicopters is not a good fit with the BSF's role.
their job is not to fight wars. they just need to police the borders. that it can do without attack helicopters pretty well.
helicopters for recon duties, etc looks logical, but attack helicopters is not a good fit with the BSF's role.
Indian Border Security Force buys 8 Dhruv helicopters
The Border Security Force (BSF) has embarked on a major expansion of its air wing in a bid to give a thrust to its border patrol and internal security roles in a context of stepped up vigil along the countrys borders.
The force intends to add eight helicopters and three fixed-wing medium lift transport aircraft to its existing fleet. The fleet now includes six MI-17 helicopters, an Embraer, two King Air and two Avro aircraft. We are acquiring eight Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) started deliveries in March and our pilots are training in various academies in the country , M.L. Kumawat, the BSF Director General, told The Hindu in Chennai during an exclusive interaction recently.
The Cabinet has given its nod for the BSF acquiring transport aircraft, and the force is considering its options. In the meantime, we will hire aircraft from Air India to carry out the job, said Mr. Kumawat. Shortages overcome The air wing had hit an air pocket owing to dire shortage of pilots. This brought down the serviceability of its choppers to an all-time low. Unfortunately, we had a shortage of pilots and were not in a position to fly more than one of our six helicopters at any given time. But things have turned around in the last couple of months and the situation is now looking up, said Mr. Kumawat.
We have given our helicopters to the naxalite-affected States for surveillance and also to airlift counter-insurgency troops. They have also been used for action against Pakistan intruders, particularly fishermen who ventured into our territory regardless of warning. By means of slithering operations in the Sir Creek area, we have foiled their attempts and caught their assets. From intelligence gathered by the Air Force and the BSF, it is obvious that they are no longer coming into the Sir Creek area, he said. However, the force continues to carry out aerial surveillance in the region to thwart attempts at seaborne infiltration. Among the soldier-friendly measures that are under way is betterment of living conditions in the border out posts (BOPs). BOPs are to BSF what police stations are to the police. We want to make them congenial, liveable and worker-friendly, said Mr. Kumawat.
ASIAN DEFENCE: Indian Border Security Force buys 8 Dhruv helicopters
The Border Security Force (BSF) has embarked on a major expansion of its air wing in a bid to give a thrust to its border patrol and internal security roles in a context of stepped up vigil along the countrys borders.
The force intends to add eight helicopters and three fixed-wing medium lift transport aircraft to its existing fleet. The fleet now includes six MI-17 helicopters, an Embraer, two King Air and two Avro aircraft. We are acquiring eight Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH). Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) started deliveries in March and our pilots are training in various academies in the country , M.L. Kumawat, the BSF Director General, told The Hindu in Chennai during an exclusive interaction recently.
The Cabinet has given its nod for the BSF acquiring transport aircraft, and the force is considering its options. In the meantime, we will hire aircraft from Air India to carry out the job, said Mr. Kumawat. Shortages overcome The air wing had hit an air pocket owing to dire shortage of pilots. This brought down the serviceability of its choppers to an all-time low. Unfortunately, we had a shortage of pilots and were not in a position to fly more than one of our six helicopters at any given time. But things have turned around in the last couple of months and the situation is now looking up, said Mr. Kumawat.
We have given our helicopters to the naxalite-affected States for surveillance and also to airlift counter-insurgency troops. They have also been used for action against Pakistan intruders, particularly fishermen who ventured into our territory regardless of warning. By means of slithering operations in the Sir Creek area, we have foiled their attempts and caught their assets. From intelligence gathered by the Air Force and the BSF, it is obvious that they are no longer coming into the Sir Creek area, he said. However, the force continues to carry out aerial surveillance in the region to thwart attempts at seaborne infiltration. Among the soldier-friendly measures that are under way is betterment of living conditions in the border out posts (BOPs). BOPs are to BSF what police stations are to the police. We want to make them congenial, liveable and worker-friendly, said Mr. Kumawat.
ASIAN DEFENCE: Indian Border Security Force buys 8 Dhruv helicopters
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