SPG wants counter-assault vehicles for VVIP convoys

[Abingdonboy]

With the growing threat perception that VVIP convoys could be target of terror attacks, the Special Protection Group (SPG) plans to induct counter-assault vehicles in convoys carrying the Prime Minister and other VVIPs like Congress president Sonia Gandhi and general secretary Rahul Gandhi to preempt such attacks.

Sources said the SPG has sought approval to buy 10 Defence Sherpa-2 counter assault vehicles and 6 Defence Sherpa-2 quick reaction team vehicles from Renault Trucks Defense at a cost of nearly Rs 51 crore.

Sherpa-2 (now Sherpa Light Scout) is a 4x4 tactical and light armoured vehicle customised with ballistic, mine and improvised explosive devices kits for tactical missions such as scouting, patrol and convoy escort. It is a high mobility vehicle, able to cross any obstacle including gradients of up to 100 per cent and can carry 5 persons.

The SPG zeroed on Renault’s Sherpa considering the high degree of customisation it desired for both vehicles due to the enormity of the threat perception. However, due to single vendor price quote, the purchase needs approval of a committee comprising Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor, sources said.

They said the security beef-up follows information that the militant jihadi groups were working on daring and direct suicidal attacks on moving VIP convoys using Al-Qaeda ambush manuals that advocate a mix of gunfire initiation and multiple IEDs.

“We plan to have these counter-offensive and quick reaction teams ready before the 2014 elections as some of the special protectees would be travelling by road to hinterlands,” said an SPG official.

SPG wants counter-assault vehicles for VVIP convoys - Indian Express

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

No delays expected here.

 

[Abingdonboy]

No delays expected here.

+100 but to be fair the SPG protectees (with the exception of Gandhis) are deserving of the best possible protection available and SPG do a good job at this IMHO. And also the numbers are small so easier to procure unlike with the armed forces/CAPFs which require large numbers and huge amounts of funds- 16 vehilces isn't a big ask especially as MMS is rolling around in a nice armoured 2012 7 Series flanked by new-style armored X5s and a new Merc Sprinter van to boot all part of his kick-a$$ motorcade!!

 

[Abingdonboy]

Beast of a vehicle!!

 

[angeldemon_007]

US doesn't use them, but i think we should....

 

[Abingdonboy]

US doesn't use them, but i think we should....

US doesn't use what?

 

[angeldemon_007]

^^^
counter-assault vehicles for VVIP convoys

 

[trinity]

I hope most of the corrupt politicans are shot to death or murdered by terrorists. These scumbags have been bleeding India since independence. We should remained with the Brits like HOng Kong, got developed and then take independence.


Who do you think stood the most to gain from India's Independence? Don;t kid yourself thinking it was all of us!!!

 

[Invincible INDIAN]

I want these vehicles for protection of our SPG forces not for MMS as no one would like to kill him being a useless person

 

[angeldemon_007]

I hope most of the corrupt politicans are shot to death or murdered by terrorists. These scumbags have been bleeding India since independence. We should remained with the Brits like HOng Kong, got developed and then take independence.


Who do you think stood the most to gain from India's Independence? Don;t kid yourself thinking it was all of us!!!

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/indian...ault-vehicles-vvip-convoys.html#ixzz21Vjl0Mi7

Even i don't care about them but we have to respect the office of major ministries like PMO, MOD, MO Finance, Foreign Ministry, HM and President.

I want these vehicles for protection of our SPG forces not for MMS as no one would like to kill him being a useless person

Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/indian...ault-vehicles-vvip-convoys.html#ixzz21VjpmSTC

The job of SPG is to protect VVIPs (not all MPs but only the one at the level of PM) and better equipments they get to protect these people, more will be the chances of their survival.
Not to mention these vehicles will be used by SPG only, the VVIP will be using the Limousine.

 

[Abingdonboy]

^^^
counter-assault vehicles for VVIP convoys

Actually there is a vehicle in the POTUS motorcade dubbed the "War-wagon" which houses the CAT and is heavily armored with a lot of fire power. It should be noted though that the current PM's motorcade has a counter assault vehicle in the form of the Merc Sprinter van however it is lightly armored and slow in speed and acceleration also it is not great to operate in poor roads and this is a concern noted in the article.

 

[Oldman1]

Dillon Aero SUV-Mounted Minigun - YouTube

 

[Abingdonboy]

Dillon Aero SUV-Mounted Minigun - YouTube

I've seen this and I know it is from a pvt company but many have said this is in the POTUS motorcade but I have serious doubts tbh.

 

[Fazlu]

I hope most of the corrupt politicans are shot to death or murdered by terrorists. These scumbags have been bleeding India since independence. We should remained with the Brits like HOng Kong, got developed and then take independence.


Who do you think stood the most to gain from India's Independence? Don;t kid yourself thinking it was all of us!!!

Sure, take out the beauraecracy and the administration so you maoists can "fill the vacuum".

Dreams dont cost a dime. Carry on.

 

[alok mishra]

biggest question: Who wants to kill Rahul gandhi????????