IAF for new assault rifle

[mirage2K]

On topic :
Instead of an Assault rifle why can't the IAF go for the MSMC when ready, if these rifles are required for force protection security and for guard duty as simply most of the engagements would be at close quarters and the MINSAS cartridge used in the MSMC packs a punch

 

[mirage2K]

IAF for new assault rifle


The Indian Air Force is looking for a modern assault rifle for its special units (Garud), that should be compact, foldable, easy to carry, handle, operate, simple to maintain and with high range. The requirement joins a raft of tenders already active for other weapons including assault rifles for the Army, sniper rifles for special units (including the MARCOS), 9mm small arms for the Army, etc.


The Army is also in the process of replacing the INSAS rifle in service. The Garud Commando Force of the IAF currently operates with the INSAS and AK-47, and the new tender appears to be a move towards replacing those arms with new generation weapons in line with the other two special units of the other two services. The procurement of new small arms for the Indian forces is also in line with the overarching doctrinal move towards lighter, smaller arms with modular architecture allowing a greater number of accessories and easier storage, less maintenance (with possibility of simple on-field maintenance) and part replacement.

IAF for new assault rifle | idrw.org

This tender is not for Garuds, these weapons are only required for IAF security fleet

http://tenders.gov.in/viewtenddoc.asp?tid=del569878&wno=1&td=TD

 

[Koovie]

LOL it cannot get more off topic than this ....

but anyways.... @DESERT FIGHTER 1.) Indian Police Service normally does not need too many automatic weapons since there are no liberal gun laws in India.

2.) .303 are already being replaced by INSAS or older FAL rifles.


3.) Police forces in most states are being modernized very quickly...

Its a state matter. Some police departments like Agra have police units comparable to western standards while many eastern departments still lag massively behind. But they will eventually catch up and like in many other things, India will lead simply because it has much much much much more CASH to spend.... and thats what counts!

 

[Abingdonboy]

This tender is not for Garuds, these weapons are only required for IAF security fleet

http://tenders.gov.in/viewtenddoc.asp?tid=del569878&wno=1&td=TD

Right on the money!

Go back to post #2!

@Koovie has said all that needs to be said- let's drop this now @desset fighter