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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
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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:
