MoD places order for acquisition of 156 BMP-2 combat vehicles worth Rs 1,094 crore with OFB
- After putting a full stop to the Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) project, to strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) placed an order with the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for the supply of 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) worth Rs 1,094 crore.
- With the approval of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, these ICVs will be manufactured with upgraded features for use of the Mechanised Forces of the Indian Army. the ICVs will be manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Medak in Telangana.
- The project is to be completed by 2023 and the existing deficiency in the Mechanised Infantry Battalions will be mitigated. It will further enhance the combat capability of the Army.
- India is one of the most lucrative markets for global defence giants as it figured among top three importers of military hardware in the world for the last eight years. According to estimates, the Indian armed forces are projected to spend around USD 130 billion in capital procurement in the next five years.
Features-
- The ICVs are going to be powered by 285 horsepower engines and are lower in weight which will make them highly mobile to meet all tactical requirements of mobility in the battlefield.
- These ICVs will be able to reach a speed of 65 kilometers per hour (kmph) with easy steering ability in cross country terrain.
- They will have amphibious capabilities to travel at 07 kmph in water.
- These are designed to overcome the slope of up to 35° cross obstacles of 0.7 metre and have lethal firepower capability.
About Ministry of Defence-
The Ministry of Defence is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forces. The President of India is the ceremonial commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the country.
- Founded – 15 August 1947
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Minister – Rajnath Singh
- Minister of State – Subhash Bhamre
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