Net Centric going Strong

[joey]

IA's netcentric is going very very well.
Some things were operational for a year next 2 years we will see more things to come.

JAMMU: The Indian Army has set up latest Internet and network centric warfare technologies codenamed Escon Phase-III, AWAN, VSAT and MCCS in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The Army has installed state-of-the-art communication technology for better coordination, mobility and reach of troops in militancy-infested state," top Army officials said.

Giving details as to how the Army was keeping pace with communication technologies used by defence forces across the world, they said Escon Phase-III, codenamed Mercury Thunder, was adopted in 16 Corps area at Sunderbani and Patnitop areas of Jammu region on October 19.

"This is a fast dialing communication facility with better quality speech, data and video and offers 1-5 additional nodes of communication, which are information and communication highways," they said. "It is slowly replacing the old voice-centric communication network in which communication was possible one way at a time," they said.

Besides, officials said, another state-of-the-art communication technology set up in 16 Corps zone in Jammu region on September 25 is Army Wide Area Network (AWAN) used for transfer of highly sensitive data and records and is interconnected through desktops.

Huge data and records can be transferred from one place to another in very small period of time through AWAN, they said.

Code named Murcury Blaze, the Army's first ever own Mobile Cellular Communication Aystem (MCCS) was launched in 16 Corps operational area in Jammu region recently and is being tested, they said adding that the project would be completed by January 2007.

"This system would be replace the old wireless communication system used during counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir," they said adding this would give faster mobility to troops during anti-terrorist operations.

Not only would the system provide best secured communication to troops but also data transfer directly to operational areas, they said adding it was under testing phase.

Similarly, Very Small Aperture Satellite Terminal Technology (VSAT) communication set-up has been adopted in all units in the Corps area, they said adding a very large of hitherto inaccessible areas had been connected with operational headquarters.

"It has also helped the civilian populace in remote and inaccessible areas to communicate with their relatives," the officers said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Army_adopts_network_centric_technology/articleshow/477186.cms

Todays newspaper said internet in siachen for entertainment, no wonder **** and keeping busy is what the army will do with high speed Vsat oh well

http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/29.htm
Stablised Remote Controlled Weapon Station (SRCWS)

Remote Operation
Constantly evolving threat situations call for force multiplication, greater accuracy and terminal effect from a weapon system. The SRCWS provides an optimal solution for achieving this.

The SRCWS aims to counter threats in unpredictable situations by making it possible for an appropriate weapon system like 7.62 mm GPMG and 12.7 mm HMG to be operated through remote control with high dexterity from inside a protected vehicle.

The station is compact, lightweight and low silhouette system equipped with high resolution collimated optic pod, continuous zoom, day and night sight capability, laser range finder and designator.

The above advanced sub-systems enable remote surveillance, observation and targeting through the ergonomically designed monitor.

Additional features are tracking and video motion detection (VMD) which enable real time effective surveillance. Manual override is provided.

Optional built-in support for platform network integration including inertial navigation, C4I integration and wireless remote control can be provided.



Technical Data
Armament

Body
Ammunition

Pin firing
Control:
- Traverse 360 deg continuous
- Elevation -20 to +60 deg
Weight 170 kg without weapon and ammunition
Height 620 mm
Power Supply 24 V DC

Anti Material Rifle VIDHWANSAK

PRINT DOCUMENT
• Multi Calibre – 12.7 mm, 14.5 mm & 20 mm
• Anti Material Weapon up to the range of 2000 metres
• Manual Bolt Action
• Magazine Feed
• One Minute Change of Calibre (12.7 mm or 14.5 mm or 20 mm)
• Easily carried by Two Men



Specifications- 12.7/14.5/20 MM
Ammunition 12.7 × 107 mm 14.5 × 114 mm 20 × 82 mm

Weight


25 kg


29 kg


26 kg

Overall Length


1.7 m


2.015 m


1.795 m

Barrel


8 Grooved, 1.1 m length, Quick Change type


8 Grooved, 1.22 m Length, Quick Change type


8 Grooved, 1 m Length, Quick Change Type

Pitch of Rifle


1: 390 mm


1 : 420 mm


1 : 560 mm



Sights




8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment


8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment


8 X 42 Power Telescopic Sight with Parallax adjustment

Muzzle Velocity


845 m/s


1,080 m/s


720 m/s

Range


1,800 m


1,800 m


1,300 m
http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/26.htm

RIFLE EXCALIBUR 5.56 MM

PRINT DOCUMENT
Derived from the famous INSAS weapon systems of India which have been tested in large scale infantry combat, anti-terrorist and mob control situations, this weapon is called the INSAS EXCALIBUR MARK-I incorporates, in addition to the features of earlier INSAS Weapons, certain characteristics which makes it truly the ultimate sword- “THE EXCALIBUR”. The reasons for calling it Excalibur are that it incorporates the features of a weapon which is rugged for battlefield engagements and at the same time capable of being light and easy to handle during low intensity conflict and CQB situations. It has ergonomically designed with folding butt and can fire 20-30 rounds magazines. It is also fitted with picaatinny rails for mounting of opto electronic devices.


SPECIFICATIONS:

Calibre


5.56mm

Length-Butt Folded/Butt Extended


665mm/895mm

Weight without Magazine


3.81 kg.

Weight with Full Magazine


4.03 kg

Weight of Empty Magazine


0.09 kg.

Magazine Capacity


20/30 rounds

Length of Barrel


400 mm

Barrel Chamber and Bore


Chrome Plated

Rifling (No. of Grooves/Twist/Direction)


6/1 turn in 200 /RH

Sight ( Front /Rear/ Range Graduation/Radius)


Post type/aperture/200 mm & 400mm/475mm

System of Operation


Gas operated

Mode of Fire


i). Single Shot ii) Automatic

Rate of Fire ( rounds/min)


650 to 700

Effective range


400 m
http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/23.htm

For rifle pics refer website
Thanks :pff:

 

[Spring Onion]

There was a news reported in indian newspapers that Indian army had installed own communication system to track down freedom figters in Indian held Kashmir and it will help them to tack their communication.

 

[MIG_ACE]

Joey,
Who has built the SRCWS?? I'm unable to get the link.

 

[joey]

Made by Indian ordinance factory.
Link isnt working, some problem with forum.
admin will fix it hopefully.

 

[joey]

THE INDIAN Army wants to turn its soldiers into superheroes straight out of Hollywood. It has embarked on Project F-INSAS (Future Infantry Soldier as a System) which visualises the Indian soldier as the ultimate terminator -- one with unprecedented lethality, mobility and survival skills.

Project F-INSAS will exploit advanced technologies to enhance the capabilities of individual soldiers, making them “multi-mission, multi-role war fighters”.

At the CII-organised Army-Industry Partnership Meet 2006 on Thursday, Army Chief General J.J. Singh said the project offered tremendous scope for close cooperation between the CII, domestic industry, international players and the DRDO. Brigadier V. Manoharan, deputy director-general, Infantry Directorate, who is closely associated with the project, said:

“The future Indian infantry soldier will be the Arnold Schwarzenegger-type. Only he will be more practical than the Hollywood hero.”

The plan is to field by 2020, ‘supersoldiers’ who can “read the battle environment instantly and respond with speed, precision and lethality”.

By 2012, the army will field the first version of F-INSAS. The supersoldier will be equipped to fight by day and night, in all conditions and terrain. Modular weapon systems that can be re-configured -- allowing an assault rifle, for instance, to be turned into a light machine gun -- will equip them to meet changing mission requirements. Integrated sight systems will have thermal imagers, invisible laser aim pointers and a red dot sight.

"Based on the lessons learnt from conflicts worldwide, F-INSAS intends to make the Indian soldier a self-contained fighting machine. By 2012, the army will field the first version of F-INSAS, based on available technology," said Lieutenant General Devraj Singh, Director-General of the Directorate. The supersoldier will sport some incredible accessories. Smart vests, for instance, will come with sensors to monitor vital signs like ECG, body temperature and heartbeat, and will allow pinpointing bullet injuries.

Sensors in the vest will provide online information to doctors about vital body signs. Combat helmets equipped with head-up display will provide a field of view equivalent to a 17-inch computer monitor right in front of the soldier's eyes. Output from the soldier's personal computer -- attached to his backpack frame -- and other sensors will be shown on the display unit, which will be the interface with the other subsystems and the digital battlefield.

A futuristic radio subsystem will enable the soldier to transmit and receive voice messages and data, including streaming video. He will also get specially made boots to give some protection from landmines.

Among the global players being considered for supplying subsystems and components for F-INSAS are the Thales Group of France and Elbit Systems of Israel.

General Singh said, "Fast expanding technology has enabled armies the world over to modernise their forces and increase their combat potential while minimising casualties among their own troops."

We are Crazing in net centric the US style! thanks to interaction with US soldiers.
We have already made special Riffles , Remote controlled guns , Mercury thunder, special comm devices, providing VSAT in siachen and stuffs like that.. and now this.
seems like the picture from that paper i posted long ago is becoming true.
btw a Unmanned Ground vehicle and a unmanned water vehicle is also in prototype stage specially the previous one!!
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5922_1851767,0015002100000000.htm