- Defence Ministry handed over two new weapons – the Nipun mines, the Landing Craft Assault (LCA) and the F-INSAS system to the Army.
F-INSAS System
- F-INSAS stands for Future Infantry Soldier As A System.
- It is an indigenously developed system that will help modernise the Indian Army units.
- The development of this system is aimed at improving the operational capabilities of the infantry units of the Indian Army.
- The F-INSAS system comprises firepower in the form of the AK-203 Assault Rifle.
- India will be producing the AK-203 as a part of the India-Russia joint venture.
Nipun Anti-Personnel Mines
- These 'Nipun' mines will enhance the protection provided to the troops on the borders as it is more potent and effective than the existing ones.
Landing Craft Assault (LCA)
- The new boats, Landing Craft Assault (LCA), equipped with advanced surveillance gadgets and other equipment.
- They are being deployed to keep a strict vigil over the Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh
- This will be the replacement for boats for carrying personnel in battle operations.
- These lightweight assault carriers can carry up to 35 troops.