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Zorawar LT test fires NAG Mk-2 ATGM from onboard launcher:
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#Russia Offers Upgraded #BMP3 to #India But #BMPT Would Have Been Better, Complementing #Indian #FICV & #MBT https://rbt-defense.blogspot.com/2025/10/russia-offers-upgraded-bmp-3-to-india.html
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What is the Difference Between IFV vs APC vs AFV?
https://rbt-defense.blogspot.com/2025/12/ifv-vs-apc-vs-afv.html
https://rbt-defense.blogspot.com/2025/12/ifv-vs-apc-vs-afv.html
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"While the P8I will go through, the Stryker armoured vehicle under discussion between India and the USA is "off," sources said as the armed forces do not seem keen on it. The Army is also keen on a limited number of US Javelin anti-tank missiles, some of which have come as part of the emergency purchases."
www.timesnownews.com
That's great news!
Means the path is now clear for the WhAP (or rather the next-gen AAP-Wh) to be the sole 8x8 APC/IFV for the Army going ahead. I suspected the Stryker's lack of proven amphibious capabilities and a base design ill-suited for mountainous, high altitude warfare would make matters worse for it but I thought the purported 530-vehicle deal will be politically pushed through to serve at least in some theatres suited to it while the bulk of the requirement of ~2,500 vehicles will be filled by indigenous designs.
Now it seems ALL of the 8x8 inventory will be indigenous:
$3.5 Billion Bet: India Pushes Through P-8I Spy Aircraft Deal with US | Exclusive
India has decided to proceed with the acquisition of six P-8I Poseidon Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft from the U.S., despite significant price increases attributed to supply-chain issues., India News, Times Now
That's great news!
Means the path is now clear for the WhAP (or rather the next-gen AAP-Wh) to be the sole 8x8 APC/IFV for the Army going ahead. I suspected the Stryker's lack of proven amphibious capabilities and a base design ill-suited for mountainous, high altitude warfare would make matters worse for it but I thought the purported 530-vehicle deal will be politically pushed through to serve at least in some theatres suited to it while the bulk of the requirement of ~2,500 vehicles will be filled by indigenous designs.
Now it seems ALL of the 8x8 inventory will be indigenous:
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So this is VT-21 (AAP-Tr) model produced by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL):
While this is AAP-Wh model from Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL, part of Kalyani Group):
^^ You can see behind the VRDE poster there are two more vehicles, turretless. Those are TASL's AAP-Wh and BFL's AAP-Tr versions.
The AAP-Tr seen in this video is the BFL one, while the Wheeled variant is from TASL:
The VT-21 was seen with what looks like a version of the WOLFPACK 'see-through armor' situational awareness sensors from Bangalore-based Tonbo Imaging:
tonboimaging.com
On the turret itself you can see what appear to be laser warning apertures, looks close to SAAB's LWS-310 sensor (also used as part of LEDS-150 vehicle defence package):
Thanks to @Gautam for figuring some of this out!
While this is AAP-Wh model from Bharat Forge Ltd. (BFL, part of Kalyani Group):
^^ You can see behind the VRDE poster there are two more vehicles, turretless. Those are TASL's AAP-Wh and BFL's AAP-Tr versions.
The AAP-Tr seen in this video is the BFL one, while the Wheeled variant is from TASL:
The VT-21 was seen with what looks like a version of the WOLFPACK 'see-through armor' situational awareness sensors from Bangalore-based Tonbo Imaging:
Wolfpack | Tonbo Imaging
tonboimaging.com
On the turret itself you can see what appear to be laser warning apertures, looks close to SAAB's LWS-310 sensor (also used as part of LEDS-150 vehicle defence package):
Thanks to @Gautam for figuring some of this out!
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Some AFV-related things shown during PM Modi's recent visit to L&T's facilities:
Zorawar light tank with new armour configuration:
Transmission system for a 1500 hp engine (probably DATRAN 1500 for the FRCV/FMBT):
30mm unmanned turret system, with an RWS on top. Probably for the FICV/AAP:
Somebody put AI to work to give a clearer view of that turret:
Zorawar light tank with new armour configuration:
Transmission system for a 1500 hp engine (probably DATRAN 1500 for the FRCV/FMBT):
30mm unmanned turret system, with an RWS on top. Probably for the FICV/AAP:
Somebody put AI to work to give a clearer view of that turret:
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Return of the #FlyingTiger - Why #India is Reconsidering #SouthKorea’s #Hanwha #K30 #Biho
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Return of the Flying Tiger - Why India is Reconsidering South Korea’s K30 Biho
In the rapidly shifting landscape of modern warfare, the skies are no longer dominated solely by multi-million-dollar fighter jets. As c...
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"The DAC also cleared a Rs 10,000 crore program to acquire 900 Active Protection Systems for the Indian Army’s T-90 tanks. The Israeli system is believed to be based on Israel’s ‘Trophy’ APS and increases the survivability of tanks."
chakranewz.com
So 900 of our T-90s will get an APS based on Trophy.
Smart mines, HAPS, active tank protection systems, jet-powered drones: DAC approves Rs.52,000 crore capital acquisition proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved a capital acquisition proposal worth Rs. 52,000 crore on July 3, granting Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to multiple sri-services defence projects.
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So 900 of our T-90s will get an APS based on Trophy.
