Key Takeaways
- The Indian Army has entered into a contract with Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK) for the upgradation of 693 BMP-II vehicles to BMP-IIM standard.
- The upgradation of BMP-II to BMP-IIM enhances night enablement and fire control systems, providing a significant improvement in accuracy and operational efficiency.
- The contract is a significant step towards realizing the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat and demonstrates the capabilities of OFMK in manufacturing armoured fighting vehicles.
Hyderabad: Ordnance Factory Medak (OFMK), a unit of AVNL (Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd), has entered into a contract with the Indian Army for the upgradation of 693 BMP-II vehicles to BMP-IIM standard, focusing particularly on enhancing night enablement and fire control systems with auto-targeting capabilities.
The contract was formally handed over to Sanjay Dwivedi, IOFS, NDC, CMD/AVNL, at Sena Bhavan, New Delhi, a Defence release said here on Thursday.
This path-breaking initiative, designed and developed by OFMK in collaboration with M/s. BEL, Chennai, marks a significant step towards realizing the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat. This order not only energizes the entire AVNL group of factories but also provides a strong impetus to in-house research and development efforts.
Some of the Salient Features of the Upgraded BMP-II are Gunner & Commander sight with CCD, Thermal Imager (TI) Sight and Laser range finder(LRF); Integrated fire control system for all armament (PKT Gun,2A42 and ATGM); Multi-functional display for Gunner & Commander; MET- sensor for Fire Control system; Auto target tracker; Night firing capability of ATGM; Significant improvement in accuracy and operational efficiency; Trooper displays at rear side of BMP-2 for better situational awareness.
AVNL holds prominence in manufacturing Armoured fighting vehicles, including main battle tanks and mine-protected vehicles, catering primarily to the requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
Notable products of AVNL encompass T-90 Tank, T-72 Tank, BMP-II (Sarath Tank) and MBT Arjun.
Aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, AVNL is dedicated not only to delivering battle-proven tanks to the Indian Army but also actively engages in research and development endeavours to address the ever-evolving needs of the armed forces and the dynamic nature of modern warfare.
The upgradation of BMP-II to BMP-IIM exemplifies one such effort.
