TNPSC Thervupettagam

New Weapons and Weapon System

August 19 , 2022 719 days 546 0
  • 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.

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