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U.S. President Donald Trump urged PM Narendra Modi to buy more military equipment from the U.S., especially amid Modi's upcoming visit to Washington DC.
Several defense deals are under discussion, including the co-production of Stryker infantry combat vehicles.
The Stryker was tested in Ladakh at altitudes between 13,000 and 18,000 feet, and the results were shared with the Indian Army for review.
The Stryker’s performance included testing of the Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM).
India plans to procure several hundred Stryker vehicles in two stages—initially through direct import, followed by licensed manufacturing in India, likely by Bharat Earth Movers Limited.
The Stryker deal, along with the license manufacturing of General Electric F-414 jet engines, is expected to be a key topic during Modi’s visit to the U.S.
Stryker armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs)
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat armoured infantry combat vehicles (ICVs).
It is jointly developed by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada and the General Dynamics Land Systems Division in the United States.
It was the first new military vehicle inducted into US Army service since the Abrams tank in the 1980s.
The Stryker can formulate a quick response to insurgencies or war-like situations, moving much faster than tanks on paved roads, thereby getting infantry squads into the fight more swiftly.
The Stryker vehicles have demonstrated a better chance of surviving against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) compared to other light military vehicles.
The Strykers can be transported via Chinook helicopters, which the Indian Air Force uses.
Features:
It is a V-hull armoured infantry vehicle equipped with a 30 mm cannon and a 105 mm mobile gun.
The Stryker hull is constructed from high-hardness steel.
On top of this, the Stryker has a layer of ceramic tile armor, offering additional protection.
It is manned by a two-person crew and can carry a nine-man infantry squad.
It has a range of 483 kilometers and can reach a top speed of around 100 km/h.
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