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OFB new 7.62X51MM ASSAULT RIFLE

OFB new 7.62X51MM ASSAULT RIFLE it is still in the prototype stage

OFB new 7.62X51MM ASSAULT RIFLE this is one from the first batch of 20 prototypes made so far

jakeporeshenko:
NEm what kind of vehicle is this? Are those twin Gatling guns.

cant figure out the idea behind the outfitted lights i was tempted to think it is for the paramilitary given the tear gas canister launchers and the loudspeakers

but the heavy weaponry is surprising , i believe it is for the para military. maybe i am wrong

yeah its surprising twin 3 barrel mini guns plus 1 HMG on a turret with EO sensors

note the multiple passenger hatches behind the turret.

nemesis2u:
cant figure out the idea behind the outfitted lights i was tempted to think it is for the paramilitary given the tear gas canister launchers and the loudspeakers

but the heavy weaponry is surprising , i believe it is for the para military. maybe i am wrong

yeah its surprising twin 3 barrel mini guns plus 1 HMG on a turret with EO sensors

note the multiple passenger hatches behind the turret.

The Chinese people don’t realize their biggest enemy was just debuted to them if what you’re saying is correct than such a vehicle will be at the forefront of civil and homeland defense incase of any uprising to oust the communist party.

But twin gattling guns and a HMG... WTF are they trying to kill.


Typing this I just realized lowkey this might be the kind of vehicle NA needs for convoy protection, firepower wise. Just add an AGL to that.

What about field planning software? I heard that they are used in military. I am talking about some software like https://www.fieldap.com/ . It is used in offshore development but i am sure that there are some technologies that can be used not only there.

KateFowler7:
What about field planning software? I heard that they are used in military. I am talking about some software like https://www.fieldap.com/ . It is used in offshore development but i am sure that there are some technologies that can be used not only there.

u meant mission planning tools ?

DRDO Muntra-S stands for Mission unmanned tracked vehicle-Surveillance.

platform is BMP-2 with proven Battle field Surveillance Radar and it has CCD day and Night thermal imaging capability.

Dual video and data 2 way link with anti jamming capability..with line of sight transmission range of 20 kms.

The vehicle has been tested and validated at Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan under dusty desert conditions where temperatures touched 52 C. Army comfortably tele-operated the vehicle. It has surveillance radar, an integrated camera along with laser range finder which can be used to detect ground targets - may be crawling men, vehicles etc.


Muntra-S is a tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions while Muntra-M is for detecting mines and Muntra-N is for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio weapon risk.

nemesis2u:
DRDO Muntra-S stands for Mission unmanned tracked vehicle-Surveillance.

platform is BMP-2 with proven Battle field Surveillance Radar and it has CCD day and Night thermal imaging capability.

Dual video and data 2 way link with anti jamming capability..with line of sight transmission range of 20 kms.

The vehicle has been tested and validated at Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan under dusty desert conditions where temperatures touched 52 C. Army comfortably tele-operated the vehicle. It has surveillance radar, an integrated camera along with laser range finder which can be used to detect ground targets - may be crawling men, vehicles etc.


Muntra-S is a tracked unmanned ground vehicle developed for unmanned surveillance missions while Muntra-M is for detecting mines and Muntra-N is for operation in areas where there is a nuclear radiation or bio weapon risk.

What will be the range on something like this?

Let’s say for example during a routine ISR flight out of Maiduguri airport, some suspicious activity is seen taking place under some thick bush in an area known to be dominated by terrorists, it can’t be confirmed by NAF exactly what Is going on down there from the air so a remote outpost/FOB in the theatre with about half a dozen of these unmanned vehicles is contacted to investigate.

How far away can that Base operating the vehicle be from the action? Can it be fed live to screens in Abuja?

With the latest statement from the HMoD about
camera procurements this is a good buy for NA.

jakeporeshenko:
What will be the range on something like this?

Let’s say for example during a routine ISR flight out of Maiduguri airport, some suspicious activity is seen taking place under some thick bush in an area known to be dominated by terrorists, it can’t be confirmed by NAF exactly what Is going on down there from the air so a remote outpost/FOB in the theatre with about half a dozen of these unmanned vehicles is contacted to investigate.

How far away can that Base operating the vehicle be from the action? Can it be fed live to screens in Abuja?

jakeporeshenko:
The Chinese people don’t realize their biggest enemy was just debuted to them if what you’re saying is correct than such a vehicle will be at the forefront of civil and homeland defense incase of any uprising to oust the communist party.

But twin gattling guns and a HMG... WTF are they trying to kill.


Typing this I just realized lowkey this might be the kind of vehicle NA needs for convoy protection, firepower wise. Just add an AGL to that.

its gonna be a big surprise do u know china spends twice its defence budget on its internal security.

they r trying to kill everything

yeah NA could utilize this sort of firepower

nemesis2u:
its gonna be a big surprise do u know china spends twice its defence budget on its internal security.

they r trying to kill everything

yeah NA could utilize this sort of firepower

Found a clearer picture

jakeporeshenko:
What will be the range on something like this?

Let’s say for example during a routine ISR flight out of Maiduguri airport, some suspicious activity is seen taking place under some thick bush in an area known to be dominated by terrorists, it can’t be confirmed by NAF exactly what Is going on down there from the air so a remote outpost/FOB in the theatre with about half a dozen of these unmanned vehicles is contacted to investigate.

How far away can that Base operating the vehicle be from the action? Can it be fed live to screens in Abuja?

let me give u a operationally more feasible, low cost and easy to implement option

here i have taken the example of DRDO battlefield surveillance radar (there r many similar systems available worldwide)

PJT-531 Battle Field Surveillance Radar – Short Range (BFSR-SR) is a man portable, battery powered surveillance and acquisition radar, capable of detecting and displaying a diversity of moving targets such as pedestrians, vehicles, tanks, etc. A third generation thermal imager has also been configured for use on the BFSR and has been integrated with it

The BFSR processing and display units, and control functions are integrated on a single, touch-sensitive, portable IBM PC, called the Control and Display Unit (CDU). Some processing elements are also built into the radar. The processed information is displayed on a high resolution 10.4" LCD colour display.

The PC operates on a Windows NT-based, menu-driven user interface, which makes operating the BFSR extremely simple.

The BFSR has a COTS- based built in networking and sensor fusion to increase the effectiveness of surveillance. Up to 10 radars may be networked at one time to provide greater area of coverage. All radars in a network can also be remotely controlled from a central hub.

Provision to Network various radars for wider area coverage has also been built into the BFSR.

Track while scan of 99 targets.

The radar can be operated in various modes

1.Surveillance/Scanning ( "Search" )
2.acquisition
3.tracking/classification mode

The radar can also be operated manually, or put into an automated "Standby" mode.

BFSR also has integrated calibration and maintenance modes, which aids in easy maintenance and testing on the field.

The built-in test equipment (BITE) on the BFSR aids in increasing reliability and allowing for easy calibration and fault detection of the radar on the field.

The various modes are remotely configurable from the CDU by the operator, which allows for different modes of operations without any physical changes on the BFSR, and without needing the operator to expose himself to any danger. The operation can also be remotely controlled for networked radars.

In scanning mode, the radar can scan around a specified sector looking for any moving objects.

It is also capable of "Track-while-Scan" (TWS) operation, and can track 50 targets in TWS acquisition mode. The speed of scan can also be adjusted by adjusting the speed of the antenna's rotation to either a low, medium or high rotational speed.

If a target is found, the operator can choose to track that target in the dedicated tracking mode.

The Doppler return from the target is then processed, and fed into the operator's headphones to aid in classification. A classification algorithm in the radar also automatically classifies the into crawling target, single moving target, group of men, light vehicle, heavy vehicle and helicopter.


For mobility, better range, and for overcoming obstructions and ground reflection, the radar can also be vehicle or mast-mounted. The radar array is mounted on a 6 meter long telescopic mast on a jeep or truck platform.


BFSR is designed keeping in mind the requirements of border surveillance and intruder detection. Thus, it is an ideal tool for

1.perimeter surveillance and protection of sensitive sites, industrial facilities, power plants and similar sites

2.border surveillance and protection

3.battlefield surveillance

4.intelligence gathering by scouts, forward observers and Special Forces units

5.low-cost solution for detection of low flying helicopters and boats by smaller infantry units, enabling in better protection in the absence of larger air-defence radars

Crawling Man - 700 m
Walking man - 3 km
Group of people - 7 km
Light vehicles - 10 km
Heavy vehicles - 14 km

(the above range data is outdated)

around 3 countries in Africa operates it. near to 2000 of such systems have been produced till date.

pic 1 BFSR-SR

pic 2 Control and Display Unit (CDU)

pic 3 latest AESA-based BFSR-SR capable of foliage penetration

pic 4 a system highlighting the use of mobile BFSR


u can buy any such BFSR from the international market and mount it on a suitable platform like the local ATV . the SOP for their use has to be locally thought out. the SOPs will vary when used for different purpose like intelligence gathering, perimeter defense, battlefield surveillance etc etc.

jakeporeshenko:
Found a clearer picture

i am kind of sure its for the paramilitary untill proven otherwise

jakeporeshenko:
What will be the range on something like this?

Let’s say for example during a routine ISR flight out of Maiduguri airport, some suspicious activity is seen taking place under some thick bush in an area known to be dominated by terrorists, it can’t be confirmed by NAF exactly what Is going on down there from the air so a remote outpost/FOB in the theatre with about half a dozen of these unmanned vehicles is contacted to investigate.

How far away can that Base operating the vehicle be from the action? Can it be fed live to screens in Abuja?

i will try to answer ur specific question

first the MUNTRA consists of four vehicles,

1.MUNTRA-B this one is manned and does the base control duties. Muntra-B will be common for all missions depending upon the role.

2.MUNTRA-S this one is unmanned and is for unmanned surveillance missions. it is equipped with Battlefield Surveillance Radar and it has CCD day and Night thermal imaging capability.

3.MUNTRA-M this one is unmanned and is for unmanned de-mining / counter IED missions. it is equipped with VHF band ground penetrating radar (GPR) developed under DRDO's 'Divya Chakshu' program to detect buried mines/IEDs .

4.MUNTRA-N this one is unmanned and is for unmanned NBC missions

To facilitate the operation of the UGVs from a distance through wireless means (tele-operation), a drive-by-wire system enables the control of the conventional UGV engine by electronic means.

The tele-operation system enables the base vehicle (MUNTRA-B) operator to navigate the UGVs (MUNTRA-S, MUNTRA-M, MUNTRA-N) with the help of opto-electronic sensors mounted on the UGVs. Information about the obstacles and other features around the UGVs is gathered by the onboard sensors and this information is displayed at the base vehicle (MUNTRA-B) display systems.

now to ur question.

if NAF asks for further invesigation of an area of interest , the 2 vehicle team will be set to investigate.

ie the unmanned MUNTRA-S ie surveillance version and to operate it u will need to have the manned MUNTRA-B.

the manned MUNTRA-B will tele-operate the unmanned MUNTRA-S to a distance of 20 km ,

now MUNTRA-B will remotely operate the sensors of MUNTRA-S ie

1.BFSR
2.CCD day and night thermal cameras

all these sensors will detect and zero-in on 99 moving objects simultaneously from a distance of 10 to 16 km and transmit the information back to MUNTRA-B.

the biggest advantage of this is that there is no risk of losing precious lives .but the disadvantage is the unmanned surveillance vehicle MUNTRA-S is defenseless as it ingresses hostile territory.

however self defense weapons can be installed (no such systems presently )

these type of systems r better utilized for

1. FOB defence and surviellance

2. perimeter defense of airports / military bases

3.investigating high risk area of interest (which ur interested in)

4.importantly as a counter surveillance tool in bases, the MUNTRA-B will act as the control hub while the MUNTRA-S will roam about the perimeter of the base , especially prior to convoy embarkation or convoy entry into base. any BH humint surveillance teams / personnel observing the base can be detected and eliminated. plus it will make attack on bases difficult by timely detection and even under attack it will help responding troops to accurately locate and engage terrorists.

radius of operation of MUNTRA-S is 20km from MUNTRA-B.

MUNTRA-B can easily sport the necessary equipment to relay info to the desired location.


in India local police has shown interest for these systems for desolated sea coast surveillance on a static/mobile platform

DRDO Battlefield Surveillance Radar Medium Range (BFSR- MR)

it is a state of the art ground surveillance and Acquisition Radar capable of automatically detecting and displaying a diversity of moving targets such as pedestrians, vehicles, tanks, low flying Helicopters, etc. The radar supports Artillery units by location of shell bursts and providing fire correction data.

features

1.Detection and acquisition of moving targets up to 40Km in range and 360° in Azimuth
2.Operates 24 hours a day and under all weather conditions
3.Easy to transport and deploy
4.Pulse Doppler radar with Built In Test Equipment (BITE)
5.Target classification based on the Doppler tone
6.Low probability of intercept with low peak power
7.Track while scan of up to 60 targets
8.Overlay of digital maps
9.Provision to integrate with command and control systems
10.Built in training simulator

@jakeporeshenko

Indian army vehicle with mast mounted BFSR-SR

TISAS and TISK vectronics from a private Indian company

DRDO BMS for armour

French Army (@armeedeterre) soldier wearing lower-body exoskeleton tech, potential future kit for soldiers to reduce weight burden

Ukrainian female snipers Zbroyar Z-10 gen 3 rifle with Archer TSA-11 thermal optic .

DRDO HADF pod for cueing ARM

helina

DRDO poster on airborne EW technique

sensors for drdo SHILKA upgrade EO and AESA radar

x

nemesis2u:
x

A lot of ammunition's stoten in the bunker and they did not explode the same time it was few seconds after the other .

I saw something thrown after the 3rd or 4th explosion that looks like human parts being torn apart and sent in the sky...

nemesis2u:
let me give u a operationally more feasible, low cost and easy to implement option

here i have taken the example of DRDO battlefield surveillance radar (there r many similar systems available worldwide)

PJT-531 Battle Field Surveillance Radar – Short Range (BFSR-SR) is a man portable, battery powered surveillance and acquisition radar, capable of detecting and displaying a diversity of moving targets such as pedestrians, vehicles, tanks, etc. A third generation thermal imager has also been configured for use on the BFSR and has been integrated with it

The BFSR processing and display units, and control functions are integrated on a single, touch-sensitive, portable IBM PC, called the Control and Display Unit (CDU). Some processing elements are also built into the radar. The processed information is displayed on a high resolution 10.4" LCD colour display.

The PC operates on a Windows NT-based, menu-driven user interface, which makes operating the BFSR extremely simple.

The BFSR has a COTS- based built in networking and sensor fusion to increase the effectiveness of surveillance. Up to 10 radars may be networked at one time to provide greater area of coverage. All radars in a network can also be remotely controlled from a central hub.

Provision to Network various radars for wider area coverage has also been built into the BFSR.

Track while scan of 99 targets.

The radar can be operated in various modes

1.Surveillance/Scanning ( "Search" )
2.acquisition
3.tracking/classification mode

The radar can also be operated manually, or put into an automated "Standby" mode.

BFSR also has integrated calibration and maintenance modes, which aids in easy maintenance and testing on the field.

The built-in test equipment (BITE) on the BFSR aids in increasing reliability and allowing for easy calibration and fault detection of the radar on the field.

The various modes are remotely configurable from the CDU by the operator, which allows for different modes of operations without any physical changes on the BFSR, and without needing the operator to expose himself to any danger. The operation can also be remotely controlled for networked radars.

In scanning mode, the radar can scan around a specified sector looking for any moving objects.

It is also capable of "Track-while-Scan" (TWS) operation, and can track 50 targets in TWS acquisition mode. The speed of scan can also be adjusted by adjusting the speed of the antenna's rotation to either a low, medium or high rotational speed.

If a target is found, the operator can choose to track that target in the dedicated tracking mode.

The Doppler return from the target is then processed, and fed into the operator's headphones to aid in classification. A classification algorithm in the radar also automatically classifies the into crawling target, single moving target, group of men, light vehicle, heavy vehicle and helicopter.


For mobility, better range, and for overcoming obstructions and ground reflection, the radar can also be vehicle or mast-mounted. The radar array is mounted on a 6 meter long telescopic mast on a jeep or truck platform.


BFSR is designed keeping in mind the requirements of border surveillance and intruder detection. Thus, it is an ideal tool for

1.perimeter surveillance and protection of sensitive sites, industrial facilities, power plants and similar sites

2.border surveillance and protection

3.battlefield surveillance

4.intelligence gathering by scouts, forward observers and Special Forces units

5.low-cost solution for detection of low flying helicopters and boats by smaller infantry units, enabling in better protection in the absence of larger air-defence radars

Crawling Man - 700 m
Walking man - 3 km
Group of people - 7 km
Light vehicles - 10 km
Heavy vehicles - 14 km

(the above range data is outdated)

around 3 countries in Africa operates it. near to 2000 of such systems have been produced till date.

pic 1 BFSR-SR

pic 2 Control and Display Unit (CDU)

pic 3 latest AESA-based BFSR-SR capable of foliage penetration

pic 4 a system highlighting the use of mobile BFSR


u can buy any such BFSR from the international market and mount it on a suitable platform like the local ATV . the SOP for their use has to be locally thought out. the SOPs will vary when used for different purpose like intelligence gathering, perimeter defense, battlefield surveillance etc etc.

This is a very interesting topic we Nigerians hardly discuss, Radars in general and their use.
As always Nem your answer has only left me with more questions

Tired of being ripped off by IAI, Europe has resulted to developing its own MALE Drone

The humvee replacement, Joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV)

Are there companies/organisations that train individuals to become mercenaries/security personnels aside the military?
I would love a sniping course