INSAS RIFLES
http://www.army-technology.com/contractor_images/indian2/w1.jpg INSAS stands for Indian Small Arms System. It is a family of infantry arms consisting of an assault rifle, a light machine gun and a carbine. It is manufactured by the Indian State Ordnance Factory Board at its Ishapore factory.Since late 1950s, Indian armed forces were equipped with 7.62 mm NATO L1A1 self-loading rifles, which were licensed copies of the famous Belgian FN FAL rifle. As the 7.62 mm self-loading rifles started to become obsolete by the 1980s, India began to develop the INSAS with incorporated features from several popular foreign designs. Although largely based on the ever-popular AK-47, the INSAS has a number of differences making it a unique weapon. It has features borrowed from the FN FNC, the AK-74, the Galil and the G3.
The INSAS system was originally planned to have three component weapons: a standard rifle, a carbine, and a squad automatic rifle (LMG), all chambered for 5.56 x 45 NATO ammunition. In 1997 the rifle and LMG were ready for mass production, and in 1998 the first units were observed on an Independence Day parade armed with INSAS rifles. The mass introduction of the INSAS rifle was initially delayed by the lack of the domestically made 5.56 mm ammunition and India accordingly bought significant stocks of ammunition from the Israeli IMI company. At least 300,000 INSAS rifles are in service with the Indian army; some of these have seen action in Indo-Pakistani conflicts.
In the assault rifle version it has semi-auto and 3-round burst modes much like the US M16A2. Derived from the INSAS weapon systems, the INSAS Excalibur Mark-I is ergonomically designed with a folding butt and can fire 20- and 30-round magazines. It is also fitted with a Picatinny rail for mounting of opto-electronic devices. The INSAS Excalibur variant, to be used by the Special forces, has Semi-automatic and full automatic fire modes.
The INSAS rifle is broadly based on the famous Kalashnikov AK-47 action, but with many modifications. The basic gas-operated action with long stroke gas piston and a rotating bolt, as well as the stamped steel receiver, are generally the same as in modern Kalashnikov rifles. However, the gas system is fitted with a manual gas regulator, similar in design to that found on FN FAL rifles, as well as a gas cutoff. The charging handle has been moved from the bolt carrier to the left side of the forearm; it is similar in position and design to German HK G3 rifle. The selector / safety switch is located at the left side of the receiver, above the pistol grip, and allows for single shots and three round bursts. The rifle is fitted with a side-folding carrying handle, and either a solid or side-folding metal buttstock. Furniture can be made from wood or polymer. Standard magazines are made from semi-translucent polymer and contain 20 rounds. Longer 30-round magazines of similar design are available for the INSAS LMG but can also be used in the rifle. The sights consist of a hooded front, mounted on top of the gas block, and a diopter rear, mounted on the receiver cover. The flash hider is shaped to accept NATO-standard rifle grenades. INSAS rifles can be fitted with AKM-style multipurpose knife-bayonets.
Under-barrel grenade launchers and bayonets have been developed for the INSAS Rifle, which are also compatible with the AK-47s used by paramilitary forces.
These rifles have been exported to the neighbouring kingdom of Nepal. Although other parties have shown some interest, none have yet come forward to purchase. The INSAS rifle was sold at a highly discounted rate to the government of Nepal, and many more given as military aid to combat the Maoist insurgency in that country. Some sources claim that around 100,000 weapons were exported to Nepal as part of this agreement. After King Gyanendra seized power, and the relations between India and Nepal cooled, with India refusing Military aid, there were reports that the rifle malfunctioned in a gunbattle with the Maoists, leading to the loss of men. However, this was refuted by the Indian Embassy, and trials conducted later before the RNA showed that the rifle was satisfactory, and that the malfunction had been due to poor handling and cleaning of the rifle by the soldiers.
The INSAS rifle saw combat with Indian soldiers during the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan. Quoting the Times of India newspaper , the rifle had some reliability problems in the very cold climate in which that conflict took place. Due to the cold weather, the rifle would jam occasionally and the polymer magazines would crack in the cold. There were also cases wherein the rifle would fire in full auto, while in three-round burst fire mode. According to the manufacturers, these problems have now been fixed
"SPYDER" Mobile Air Defense System
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/images/LAND_Spyder_Schema_lg.jpgThis truck-mounted system mixes any combination of medium-range Derby 4 and ultra-agile short-range 5th generation Python 5 air to air missiles, to create a versatile system adapted for use against a wider range of threats. The system can launch missiles in two modes of operation: lock on after launch (LOAL), and also lock on before launch (LOBL) using optical as well as radar/ IR and imaging sensors. Earlier versions had 360 degree quick engagement capability and 60-target tracking via IAI's Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3D surveillance radar, a kill range of over 15 km, and openly advertised effectiveness from 20 - 9,000 meters (65 - 30,000 feet). A new SPYDER 6
MADRAS REGIMENT, THE ONLY TAMIL SPEAKING REGIMENT IN THE ENTIRE INDIAN ARMY..
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http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-madras.htm
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No la...there a lot more others who are better! Kelako pulak test MBT masuk majalah kereta!!Indo-US military exercise in hawai
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http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l296/AK5489/abays5.jpg memang tak kuar gambar lah pakai photobucket sebab Internet (WAN) bermasalah sekarang nih MiG-29K carrier-borne fighters have successful flight tests
Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to India this week, Russia today carried out a successful inaugural test flight of Indian Navy's MiG-29K carrier-borne fighters, sending a strong message that Moscow was keen to retain its edge as the prominent military hardware supplier of India.
Manufacturers RAC-MiG officials declared that they were ready to transfer top-of-shelf technology.
The Mig-29K took to the sky at Gromov Flight Research institute on the outskirts of Moscow in the presence of top Russian and Indian embassy officials and later the Deputy Director General of the company Vladimir Barkovsky said the doors had now opened to commercial production of the aircraft for India.
"The first batch of the aircraft would be be handed over in June this year but would arrive in India in December a year ahead of the carrier Admiral Groshkov on which they would be based," he said.
Under the contract signed in 2004, India is to purchase 16 MiG-29KUB fighters from Russia, 12 single seaters and 4 twin seater trainers. The deal also envisages training of Naval pilots and technical crew and supply of mission simulators for the aircraft and setting up of a spare part centre in India.
MiG officials said the contract also gives India the option of buying another 30 aircraft for delivery before 2015, probably for country's own indigenous carrier which is likely to become operational by 2013.
The new Naval MiGs are billed to have improved operational performance, increased service life, expanded fuel capacity and combat load and are also fitted with multifunctional pulse Doppler radars and uptodate optic electronic systems.
The Fighters are intended for Naval air defence, gaining air superiority, destroying sea-surface and group targets with guided high-precision and armamnents day and night under all weather conditions, Barkovisky said.
The Naval MiGs would form the basic platform for shore based new MiG-35 fighters, which the company is offering for India's largest-ever over 12 billion US dollar bid to purchase 126 Medium Multi-role combat aircraft.
Armed with an array of eight air-to-air, air-to-ground and sea skimming missiles, the MiG-29KFs will give India's new carrier INS Vikramaditya the capability to strike deep into the enemy country.
The Naval MiGs are capable of mid-air refueling from the IAFs Il-78 tankers as well as other MiG-29KFs. Barkovskiy said the aircraft were configured on the open architecture principle, which would give Indian technicians leeway for carrying out inhouse further upgrades and arsenal build-up.
He also outlined that Company was in the process of concluding a major supply deal with India ahead of the Bangalore air show next month.
"Representatives of the Indian Ministry of Defence and the Indian Navy have actively involved in the configuration of the MiG-29KFs and many of the systems and sub-systems have been installed in the fighters on their suggestions," he said
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Guys should see today's berita harian paper...
RM Johor leading the Indian National Parade... Indian Navy MIG-29K
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Gambar Latest LCA Tejas dengan Skim Warna IAF
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[ Last edited byHangPC2 at 23-2-2007 05:04 PM ] HAL LCH (Light Combat Helicopter)
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[ Last edited byHangPC2 at 30-4-2008 05:26 PM ] HAL HJT-36 Sitara (Jet Trainer)
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http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3757/hjt36sitara13fd8.jpg Once again, great images.Apart from China, I think India is possibly another Asian country to become a superpower.But wherever China is now India is probably 20 years behind.Again, somethin our ATM has to prepare for.
[ Last edited byawangmamat at 3-3-2007 07:26 AM ] India Hawk Mk.132 1st & test Flight
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Indo-Russia 5 Generation Stealth Fighter Project
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