New Delhi: The India Army is going to acquire 1,750 futuristic infantry combat vehicles (FICVs) under the Make in India project.
The Army plans to deploy these FICVs in places like Eastern Ladakh and in the desert and amphibious terrain.
This development comes after another RFI was issued for the proposed mega ‘Make in India’ project to induct 1,770 advanced main-battle tanks.
According to a TOI report by Rajat Pandit, the FICVs must possess weapon systems capable of destroying enemy tanks, armoured personnel carriers, low-flying helicopters and other ground-based weapon systems and enemy positions.
The FICVs must be operational for 32 years
The vehicles should also ensure “protected mobility” to their crew and troops deployed in the different terrains, including CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) environment, the RFI states.
It must have an operational life of at least 32 years and should be capable of being transported by tank transporter vehicles of the Army, IAF transport aircraft like C-130J and broad-gauge railway military bogies.
For the main battle tanks, the Indian Army has sought a response from foreign armament companies or OEMs for the proposed mega ‘Make in India’ project for the induction of 1770 FRCVs in a phased manner by 2030.
India wants to replace T-72 tanks with state-of-the-art FRCVs
The RFI states that the Army wants the MBTs under the strategic partnership route with comprehensive technology transfer to the Indian partner.
The main battle tanks are expected to remain operational for the next 40-50 years and must be able to operate in different terrains like high-altitude area, plains, riverine and deserts.
The Indian Army wants to replace its 2,400 older Ajeya tanks, a licence manufactured Russian T-72M1, with the new FRCVs.
Besides India, the T-72 was also exported to Finland, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Yugoslavia, apart from being copied with and without licenses.
Source: ToI
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