Stryker Infantry Vehicle
India and the U.S. are in advanced discussions and deals for the Co-production of Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs).
- The deal also includes General Electric F-414 jet engine production in India and delayed F-404 engine deliveries for LCA-Mk1A.
- Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was also tested but did not perform optimally due to an older system variant.
- Proposed Stryker Procurement & Assembly in India: Two-stage plan, Stage 1: Direct import of a small number of Strykers → Stage 2: License manufacture in India, likely by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), with customizations.
- About Stryker Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs):
o Type: Eight-wheel-drive armoured infantry combat vehicle.
o Developers: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada & GDLS USA.
o Induction: First new military vehicle in U.S. Army since the Abrams tank (1980s).
o Mobility: Moves faster than tanks on paved roads, ensuring quick response in war-like situations.
o Survivability: Offers better protection against IEDs than other light military vehicles.
o Transportability: Can be airlifted via Chinook helicopters (used by the Indian Air Force).
- Key Features:
o V-hull structure made of high-hardness steel with ceramic tile armor for added protection.
o Weapons: Equipped with a 30 mm cannon & 105 mm mobile gun.
o Crew Capacity: Operated by two crew members and carries a nine-member infantry squad.
o Range & Speed: Covers 483 km with a top speed of ~100 km/h.
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