Swims from Javelin on board: India replaces Russian BMP for its development (photo)

FICV is an Indian technology that has a launcher for drone Kamikadze, 30 mm gun and grenade launcher. The regional representation of the American defense giant Lockheed Martin will put on the Indian development of BMP Ficv (Futuristic Ifantry Combat Vehichchle) PTRC Javelin. About it reports the profile edition of Janes. The director of Lockheed Martin in India, Maldives and Sri Lanka Jaghan Singh said that the FICV BMP will be installed Javelin.

According to him, a number of manufacturers, such as Tata, Larsen and Toubro, Mahindra were asked to install the American anti -tank missile complex Javelin. IFCV is purchased in India to replace BMP-1 and BMP-2 parks. According to Military Balance 2022, India had 700 BMP-1 and 2400 BMP-2 Sarath. In January 2023, the Indian Council for Defense Defense Defense made a decision to purchase novelty. Among its features is the ability to overcome water obstacles.

It is noted that FICV is being developed by the Indian company Armored Vehicles Nigam Limited. The cars are based on a new platform that is not related to the Russian BMP or any other infantry fighting machine. There will be 30 mm gun, a paired machine gun and Javelin. Ficv will also receive a starting unit to start drones-Kamikadze. The combat module management will be carried out remotely.