Indian partners continue to seek co-operation options for the creation of weapons and military equipment for the armed forces. On the eve of the Indian press reported (material “IN”), New Delhi allegedly decides to abandon the proposal concern "Kalashnikov" machine for the acquisition and construction of plants for the production of small arms under license from the Russian concern. Argument: "Not suitable caliber".
Meanwhile, in Indian media reported about the readiness of New Delhi to expand military-technical partnership in Asia. So, Indian “Buhanvala Indastriz” (Bhukhanvala Industries) It is going to implement a joint project with the Indonesian state-owned company “PT Pindad” in the defense sector. also with PT Pindad Indian partnership deepens TATA.
PT Pindad specializes in creating weapons for the needs of the Indonesian security forces. In particular, the company created a machine Pindad SS2 (caliber 5,56 mm), note that now we've decided to pay in India. India also expressed interest in the possibility of co-operation with the same company for the production of sniper rifles SPR-4.
For reference: Pindad SS2 - automatic firearms, which is in service with the Indonesian army should 2006 of the year. Weight basic version - 3,4 kg, full length 990 mm, chuck 5.56×45 mm NATO. Rate - about 700 rounds per minute. magazine capacity – 30 rounds.
Sniper rifle SPR-4 from the Indonesian producer has the caliber .338 Lapua Magnum. Effective range - 1500 m, maximum - more 2 km. This is significantly higher, a sniper rifle earlier models from the same family (SPR-1, SPR-2).
In addition to firearms, the Indonesian company is willing to offer India's cooperation on the development of ballistic protection systems for armored vehicles. In his country Pindad SS2 sets developed its system of protection, eg, 4x4 armored vehicles at Komodo, and 6x6 Anoa.
Main question: preliminary agreement reached – after some time, India will begin to purchase the same Pindad SS2 in Indonesia and will start if at all?
