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[F-6 enthusiast]

we need a new standard infantry rifle

 

[Gary]

we need a new standard infantry rifle

What calibre?

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

What calibre?

7.62x39 with a Picatinny rail (preferred)

 

[Gary]

7.62x39 with a Picatinny rail (preferred)

Iirc, you already selected AK-15 for this.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

Iirc, you already selected AK-15 for this.

in limited numbers (~4000) not adopting the rifle for general service unfortunately
whether this goes through , remains to be seen (sanctions ).

 

[Gary]

in limited numbers (~4000) not adopting the rifle for general service unfortunately
whether this goes through , remains to be seen (sanctions ).

Well there's the Galil, or the Swiss SIG 550 series. The Galil is most adopted by countries wanting to upgrade their rifles but retaining the 7.62x39. while the Swiss one are bit expensive.

Or even better, BOF should r&d their own standard assault rifle to suit their needs. Like our Pindad SS-2

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

Galil

we don't have relation with err...
plus the BA seems to be on a tight budget (speculation)

Or even better, BOF should r&d their own standard assault rifle to suit their needs. Like our Pindad SS-2

that sounds like a good idea. BD makes the modernised type 81 derivative the BD-08 (see below)

interestingly the Norinco has made a modernised variant of the type 81 with mounts/rails. Saves time and money i guess.

Norinco Type 81 Keymod Rifle Spotted - AllOutdoor.com

Last week at the Zhuhai Airshow in China, Norinco was spotted displaying a new variant of the Type 81 7.62x39mm rifle. The Type 81 is largely based on the SKS action with improved, modernized ergonomics. The rifle in semi-auto has found success in the commercial market in Canada in the past...

www.alloutdoor.com

 

[Isa Khan]

we need a new standard infantry rifle

Announcement of new assault rifle production line in last MHD. 5 years old so don't be happy. Just leaving it here.

Me.

 

[Isa Khan]

Some BOF products.

 

[Gary]

Is it true that Bangladesh assemble the FN-16 domestically?

 

[Isa Khan]

Is it true that Bangladesh assemble the FN-16 domestically?

Yes.

 

[Afif]

Imaging if 'Walton defense system' and 'Walton aerospace system' can be established by joint venture with Aselsan and Roketsan!

maybe just 400 or 500 million investment for the beginning.

only thing truly lacking here is the political will.

 

[Isa Khan]

only thing truly lacking here is the political will.

Walton is a private company. Political will has nothing to do with this.

 

[Afif]

Walton is a private company. Political will has nothing to do with this.

Political will has lot to do with this!

If there is no national road map and supportive mechanism from government ( like Turkiye has ) for private companies to participate in national defence industry, it is very unlikely that any private company completely on its own will be able to do anything significant.
specially in our context where we don't have any meaningful defence industry yet.

 

[rai456]

Political will has lot to do with this!

If there is no national road map and supportive mechanism from government ( like Turkiye has ) for private companies to participate in national defence industry, it is very unlikely that any private company completely on its own be able to do anything meaningful.
specially in our context where we don't have any meaningful defence industry yet.

Both Aselsan and Roketsan started off as state owned companies. They are now publicly traded companies but I think both are still majority state owned.

 

[Afif]

Both Aselsan and Roketsan started off as state owned companies. They are now publicly traded companies but I think both are still majority state owned.

Yes I know,
but I was talking about other companies which are private like baykar, STM, mateksan and others.

 

[Anmdt]

Yes I know,
but I was talking about other companies which are private like baykar, STM, mateksan and others.

STM is owned by state (SSB affiliated).

Both Aselsan and Roketsan started off as state owned companies. They are now publicly traded companies but I think both are still majority state owned.

Aselsan is publicly traded, Roketsan is not.

 

[Afif]

@Flextape do you know anything about amry's latest ATGM tender? Did they selected anything yet ?

Is there any progress on that front?

There were rumors that BOF will open a production line for ATGM locally with TOT from aboard.

 

[PutinBro]

@Flextape do you know anything about amry's latest ATGM tender? Did they selected anything yet ?

Is there any progress on that front?

There were rumors that BOF will open a production line for ATGM locally with TOT from aboard.

Also manpads.They were supposed to be made with Chinese TOT as rumors suggest. but It seems army changed their mind.We can expect something from Europe,Turkey,Korea.

 

[Flextape]

@Flextape do you know anything about amry's latest ATGM tender? Did they selected anything yet ?

Is there any progress on that front?

There were rumors that BOF will open a production line for ATGM locally with TOT from aboard.

I'm not really sure on that

BOF may start making ATGW missiles soon but there is no solid confirmation