F-INSAS is India's program to equip its Infantry with state-of-the-art equipment. F-INSAS means Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System.^[1]

The TATA Groups contribution to F-INSAS.

The F-INSAS program[link]

F-INSAS has been taken up to equip Indian infantry with advanced weaponry, communication network and instant access to information on the battlefield.^[1] This program is similar to the future soldier programs of other nations. F-INSAS includes a fully networked all-terrain, all-weather personal-equipment platform, enhanced firepower and mobility for the digitalised battlefield of the future.^[2] The weight carried by soldiers will need to be reduced by at least 50%.^[3]

The fully integrated Infantry of tomorrow will be equipped with mission-oriented equipment integrated with his buddy soldier team, the sub-unit, as also the overall C4I2 (Command, Control, Communications Computers, Information and Intelligence) system. ^[2]

Timeline[link]

In the first phase, to be completed by 2012,^[1] the infantry soldiers will be equipped with modular weapon systems that will have multi-functions.^[1]

The Indian Army intends to modernize its entire 465 infantry and paramilitary battalions by 2020 with this program.

F-INSAS equipment[link]

The intention is to equip the soldier (see picture ^[4] ) to ensure a dramatic increase in their lethality, survivability and mobility while making the soldier "a self-contained fighting machine".^[5]

Helmet and Visor[link]

The helmet is an integrated assembly equipped with helmet mounted flash light, thermal sensors & night vision device, video cameras and chemical and biological sensors. The visor is intended to be integrated and to act as a heads-up display monitor equivalent to two 17-inch computer monitors.

Clothing[link]

The personal clothing of this soldier of the future would be lightweight with a bullet-proof jacket. The futuristic jacket would be waterproofed yet breathable. The new attire that will enable the troops carry the extra load and resist impact of chemical warfare.Uniform will also carry solar chargers for charging Palmtop and other electronic equipments attached it also contain external oxygen supply respirator providing protection against CS and CN gas and smoke. Flame retardant carbonized viscose undergarments. Fire proof knee and elbow pads. bullet-proof armoured waistcoat designed to stop a round and also absorb its kinetic energy. ceramic armour plates covering the front, back and groin. Armoured helmet able to stop a 9mm round at close range. The new uniform will have vests with sensors to monitor their health parameters and provide quick medical relief.^[1]

Weapons[link]

The weapons sub-system is built around a multi caliber individual weapon system with the fourth caliber attached to a grenade launcher. These include a 5.56 mm, a 7.62 mm and a new 6.8 mm under-development for the first time in India. The UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) will be capable of launching air bursting grenade. The sub-system includes a thermal weapon sight and laser range finder to provide the soldier with range and direction information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) location information, allows the soldier to call for indirect fire accurately. There are two types of next generation infantry rifle under development in cooperation with Israel.

Accessories[link]

The soldier will be equipped with a Palmtop GPS navigation device to be able to communicate with other soldiers and locate or generate Map to find location, and will be aware of the battlefield. The palmtop will inform the soldier where other friendlies are in relation to them. It will also enable them to transfer messages. Also carry all terrain equipment gears for various specific mission.^[6]

Thermal imaging, sensors and night vision equipment, currently deployed in weapon systems such as artillery and main battle tanks, will be customized to make them portable for soldiers to carry in the battle ground Defense Advanced GPS Receiver.Infrared sensors,Thermal sensors,Electromagnetic sensors,Radio frequency sensors ^[7]

Procurements for program[link]

Procurement requests for the 'open calibre' carbines is valued at around 44 billion (US$877.8 million) have been initiated with global manufacturers.^[8] The procurement covers night-vision devices, laser designators and detachable under-barrel grenade launchers.^[8]

Indigenisation of program[link]

With the intent to retain its strategic autonomy, self reliance and indigenisation of the program is being emphasized.^[2] Indigenous development of many equipment by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) independently as the prime developer and system integrator as well as with private partnership ^[4] is being encouraged. Tata Advanced Systems and Rolta Thales Ltd are among the private partners to get associated. Out of five major technologies for the futuristic soldiers, the following two have been projectised in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).^[9]

1. Design and development of multi-Caliber Individual Weapon System.
2. Design and development of Air Bursting Grenade for Individual Weapon.

See also[link]

• Future Soldier
• Indian Army
• DRDO

Notes[link]

External links[link]

• http://www.rolta.com/rolta-thales/portfolio/digital-soldier-systems.html
• Jane's defense weekly confirms F-INSAS
• Video of F-INSAS soldier and explanation of various systems.
• President Kalam's visions for a hi-tech soldier
• Future infantry: unravelling the Indian Army's F-INSAS programme on army-technology.com

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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Constituency	Rampur
Personal details
Born	(1957-10-15) October 15, 1957 (age 54) Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh
Political party	Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)	Seema Naqvi
Children	1
Religion	Shia Muslim[1][2][3][4]

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi is a prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Indian federal minister. He was born in Allahabad on October 15, 1957.^[1]

Naqvi studied at Allahabad University.^[1] He was jailed for activism during the Emergency of 1975–77.^[4]

His first bid at elected office was in 1980, when he ran for the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly seat for the Allahabad West constituency representing the Janata Party.^[1] He ran again in 1989, this time for the Ayodhya constituency as an independent candidate.^[1]

He also contested in 1991 and 1993 from Mau Vidhansabha.^[5]

He was elected to Lok Sabha in 1998 from Rampur.^[1]

In 1998 he was appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and was also given responsibility over the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.^[1]

As of 2010^[update], he is a national vice-president of the BJP, and is the party's most prominent Muslim member.^{[6][1][2][3][7]} For the second time, he is a member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. He has written two books: Syah in 1991 and Danga in 1998.

He has been member of following parliamentary and other committees:

• Committee on Finance
• Committee on Commerce
• Joint Committee on the Functioning of Wakf Boards
• Committee on Information Technology

References[link]

Further reading[link]

• Singh, Nahendra Kr, ed. (2001). "Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi". Encyclopedia of Muslim Biography. Volume 4: Muh–R. A.P.H. Publishing. p. 124. ISBN 9788176482349. 
• "Varun's extreme Hindutva stand cost us votes". Times of India. TNN. 20 June 2009. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Varuns-extreme-Hindutva-stand-cost-us-votes/articleshow/4677993.cms. 
• "People slam politicians; BJP leader calls them terrorists". IBN Live. 2 December 2008. http://ibnlive.in.com/news/people-slam-politicians-bjp-leader-calls-them-terrorists/79480-3-2.html. 

External links[link]

• Official website