Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), a part of the state-owned Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), is currently developing Defensive Aids System for Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) which aims to improve the survivability of tanks against anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) threats. This Defence Aids System will also assure reduced detection probability by target acquisition systems.
According to sources, an Advanced Laser Warning and Countermeasure System (ALWCS) and Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) are being developed by the CVRDE in Avadi. The MCS, being developed in collaboration with Barracuda Camouflage Limited in Haryana, will provide multispectral signature management of the vehicle to reduce the vehicle signature against all known sensors and smart munitions. The MCS system has been integrated on MBT Arjun and the evaluation trials have successfully demonstrated its capability. Similar capabilities and technology can be applied to AFV platforms, according to CVRDE officials.
The other system being developed is the ALWCS system. This consists of a laser warning system, Infra-Red (IR) jammer and aerosol smoke grenade system. This is being developed jointly with Elbit Systems Limited of Israel. The system will be integrated on MBT Arjun and performance evaluation trials are expected in mid 2009.
The Main Battle Tank ‘Arjun’ has ben under development for over 3 three decades.
The Indian Army has already decided to go in for the comparative trials of the indigenous Arjun main battle tank (MBT) and the Russian-built T-90 tanks. This project has already cost the exchequer $71.7 million. The Indian Army has earlier indicated that it will purchase not more than 124 tanks since their performance levels are not up to the mark. Meanwhile, the delay has only ensured that the Arjun tank can only remain in service for roughly a decade and will then be replaced by a Futuristic Main Battle Tank.
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