The Indian Military needs to acquire 350 gentle tanks and has issued a request for data (RFI) to begin the procurement course of
Apart of latest technology Fight Car Platforms, the contract ought to embrace Switch of Expertise. It would cowl Efficiency Primarily based Logistics, area of interest Applied sciences, Engineering Assist Package deal, and different Upkeep and Coaching necessities, as nicely additionally Supply Schedule.
The Gentle Tank is deliberate to be procured underneath the ‘Make-in-India’ ethos and spirit of the Defence Acquisition Process (DAP) – 2020, as per the RFI launched on April 22.
The Military needs a modular and upgradable gentle tank with enough firepower, safety, surveillance and communication capabilities in addition to the flexibility to execute operations in various terrain circumstances. Its fight weight shouldn’t exceed 25 tons.
The tank ought to have the ability to carry a number of weapons for anti-aircraft and floor position with completely different calibre assisted with Distant Management Weapon Station; and Fashionable Advance Multipurpose ‘Good Munitions’ with Gun tube launched anti-tank guided missiles. It ought to have the power to defeat tanks, UAVs and smooth skinned autos. It ought to have Automotive and Gun Management System and another system/ sub-system which boosts the operational and employability of the platform; and Excessive Detection Recognition and Identification Ranges with thermal evening combating functionality.
By way of Digital Warfare, the tank will need to have Offensive and defensive digital countermeasures (ECM) and counter-countermeasures (ECCM). It needs to be geared up with anti-drone functionality and UAV jammers.
The RFI says, “The Authorities of India, Ministry of Defence, is desirous of buying Complete Applied sciences together with detailed design manufacturing know-how of the Gentle Tank platform being provided.” “The Indian Growth Company will retain the possession of the design and applied sciences for the platform to make sure achievement of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. The distributors are required to establish every system/sub-system within the platform provided and supply data on the classes of ToT provided,” it additional said.
The final date to submit the RFIs is June 18, 2021.