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AVNL Collaborates with Russia to Customize Sprut Tank for India

IMR Reporter — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:57:15 +0000

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) is partnering with Russian firms to develop a customized variant of the 2S25 Sprut-SD light tank for the Indian Army’s Light Tank Competition, aiming to meet the demands of highaltitude operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. This initiative aligns with India’s AatmanirbharBharat initiative, emphasizing indigenization while integrating advanced systems like drones and AI. The competition includes contenders like the DRDO-L&T Zorawar, which has already secured an initial order and offers modern features, raising concerns about the Sprut’s thin armor and outdated design. Overall, this development highlights India’s strategic focus on enhancing armored capabilities amidst evolving security challenges.

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India Signs Deal for Nag Anti-Tank Missile System

IMR Reporter — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 05:43:23 +0000

The defence ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 2,500 crore for a new anti-tank weapon called Nag missile system (NAMIS) and light vehicles to boost the military’s capabilities It signed a Rs 1,801-crore contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited (AVNL) for NAMIS, paving the way for the induction of the anti-tank weapon system into the mechanised infantry. The army secured approvals for NAMIS for reconnaissance and support battalions (13 Nag missile carriers and 293 missiles) around three years ago. NAMIS has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The ministry also signed two deals with Force Motors Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd for around 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces.

The defence ministry described NAMIS as one of the most sophisticated anti-tank weapon systems against enemy armour, with fire-and-forget anti-tank missiles and sighting systems for enhanced firepower and lethality. All contracts were signed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. The Indian-IDDM category is the most important category of acquisition for indigenisation under the defence procurement policy. IDDM stands for indigenously designed, developed and manufactured.

On the light vehicles, the ministry said these would provide mobility to the armed forces in all types of terrain and operational conditions.

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AVNL proposes infantry combat vehicle for Indian Army

IMR Reporter — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:41:31 +0000

India’s state-run Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has proposed a Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) for the Indian Army, the company confirmed with Janes.

Janes learnt that the company is planning to showcase its FICV prototype at India’s Defence Expo 2024.

Anurag Kumar Sharma, general manager of AVNL, told Janes that the FICV – designed and developed by the company – would not be based on a Russian BMP (Boyevaya Mashina Pyekhoty) or any existing infantry combat vehicle (ICV).

According to Sharma, the BMP’s design was based on three key factors – mobility, firepower, and protection. “The FICV’s design idea, however, adds a fourth factor – crew comfort,” Sharma said.

“AVNL’s FICV will have a 600 hp engine with an automatic transmission, whereas the BMP is equipped with a 300 hp engine and a manual transmission,” Sharma added.

In addition to a 30 mm cannon and a 7.62 mm co-axial gun, the FICV will be fitted with a loitering munition (LM) system, a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS), a fifth-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system, and a 30 mm automated grenade launcher, Sharma said.

The BMP offers standardisation agreement (STANAG) level two protection, whereas the FICV will offer protection up to STANAG level four and will be equipped with a laser warning system and active protection system, he added.

“[The] FICV will be air-conditioned with blast-attenuating seats and improved suspension. The FICV will be equipped with a new hull, and it will weigh 23 tonne, with a seating capacity of 11,” Sharma added.

In June 2021, the Indian Army issued a request for information (RFI) on the planned procurement of 1,750 units of indigenously developed, amphibious tracked FICVs.

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