Israel to Aid India's Future Soldier Effort
Israel will collaborate in producing high-tech systems for Indian soldiers, tapping a potential US $3 billion market. Israel will team with India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to produce a variety of systems related to command and control, battlefield management, sensors and weapons, according to a proposal that was finalized last month. An Indian Army official said the Indian Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System (F-INSAS) program “aims to utilize advanced technologies to enhance capabilities of an indiv…
India, US may make fourth generation Javelins
The ice seems to be breaking. Coming slowly out of an environment of mistrust which prompted major restrictions on defence technology transfers, the US wants to jointly produce with India its fourth generation of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles. Washington has also upgraded its initial offer of a part transfer to a full transfer of technology for third-generation Javelins. The technology transfer will include the ‘seeker’ software — which helps home in on the target. The Defence Acquisition Council headed by defence minister AK Antony…
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