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DAC Clears Light Multipurpose Armored Vehicle (LAMV) Purchase
Tata Motors LAMV a DefExpo 2014
The TOI reported on February 25, 2014 that DAC has cleared the purchase of 702 light armored multi-purpose vehicles for Rs 1,200 crore during a meeting on February 24, 2014.
The Indian Army had released a RFI for a LAM vehicle in June 2010.
The vehicle is intended for cross country movement in operational conditions.
Tata Motors, which displayed its LAMV at DefExpo, is likely to win the contract.
Thum! Kaun Aata Hai?: DAC Clears Light Multipurpose Armored Vehicle (LAMV) Purchase
Good news , but who are the other contenders? I'm sorry I haven't really been following Army RFIs since quite
some time.
You know since when they've been demanding and testing this?Army wants a light weight, rugged, uncooled Thermal Imaging (TI) sight than can engage human target at the effective range of 800m and above.
You're jumping to conclusions. This procurement is specifically for the LMG that is coming in under the F-INSAS project so how could this be a requirement since 2002 when the F-INSAS LMG won't even be in service with the IA for another few years?!You know since when they've been demanding and testing this?
If I am not wrong since 2002.Thats when the Afghan war was going on and Army wanted to tackle the infiltration issue but it hasnt seen light of day...yet.
You're jumping to conclusions. This procurement is specifically for the LMG that is coming in under the F-INSAS project so how could this be a requirement since 2002 when the F-INSAS LMG won't even be in service with the IA for another few years?!
AFAIK it will be procured from abroad, nothing I've heard has suggested that DRDO are working on such a weapon. Not much has been said about this or the sniper rifle buy (also under F-INSAS) that is being procured from abroad.Could you share some details about the F-INSAS LMG mate? It is a version of the MCIWS?
AFAIK it will be procured from abroad, nothing I've heard has suggested that DRDO are working on such a weapon. Not much has been said about this or the sniper rifle buy (also under F-INSAS) that is being procured from abroad.
I was talking about these requirements....You're jumping to conclusions. This procurement is specifically for the LMG that is coming in under the F-INSAS project so how could this be a requirement since 2002 when the F-INSAS LMG won't even be in service with the IA for another few years?!
You've misconstrued my post.The requirement is for a light weight, rugged, passive night sight based on Image Intensifier Technology that can be fitted on AK-47 rifles to facilitate accurate engagement of pin point target at night/ hours of darkness/ indoor dark areas.
I agree this should be the ultimate goal but the DRDO/OFB haven't devoted much attention to this- the INSAS LMG is just about adequate but it's merely a derivative of the INSAS with a bipod, a full auto capability, a 30 round mag and some other minor tweaks- it's not a MG in it's own right. The very fact the Bren is still in service even though the INSAS has replaced every single SLR in IA service some time ago proves this. The sight of the WW2-era LMG in IA service really irks me to this day, it was a great weapon but it simply has no place being in the IA not in 2014-not even in 2004! Similarly no work has been put in by the DRDO/OFB on an indigenous MMG,HMG or.50 cal MG. Small arms is certainly a major failing for the DRDO/OFB almost across the board, just look at their crappy 9mm pistols they are producing or .22 rifles, it's like something out of the 1930s, then contrast this with what arms manufacturers in the West are making- it is shameful. That's why I was so blown away by the MCIWS because it actually appears to be a very capable weapon with many contemporary features/functions (to be fair the later models of the INSAS- AMOGH and the like were okay) so maybe this is the beginning of a change? Coupled with the fact the OFB is upgrading and modernising all their workshops/factories.Any idea what could be the contenders?
Damn, why shouldn't we make a MCMG (Multi-Caliber Machine Gun) with interchangeable 5.56mm and
7.62mm rounds, barrels & breeches - we can use the same basic gun as squad fire-support (5.56mm) and
general purpose (7.62mm) as well.
I'm confused by this news, firstly it was reported that the DAC had cleared a light armoured vehicle purchase for the SOFs, there was no mention of TATA. So I don't exactly know what's going on....DAC Clears Light Multipurpose Armored Vehicle (LAMV) Purchase
Tata Motors LAMV a DefExpo 2014
The TOI reported on February 25, 2014 that DAC has cleared the purchase of 702 light armored multi-purpose vehicles for Rs 1,200 crore during a meeting on February 24, 2014.
The Indian Army had released a RFI for a LAM vehicle in June 2010.
The vehicle is intended for cross country movement in operational conditions.
Tata Motors, which displayed its LAMV at DefExpo, is likely to win the contract.
Thum! Kaun Aata Hai?: DAC Clears Light Multipurpose Armored Vehicle (LAMV) Purchase