[IND]: Bids Open for an Infantry Fighting Vehicle for the Indian Armed Forces

[Ellie]

The Indian Ministry of Defence has opened bids for countries across the globe to help the Indian Armed Forces in choosing an Infantry Fighting Vehicle to be used throughout India and its overseas territories. The Indian Ministry of Defence has no specific favored type of IFV, all that is required is that it can withstand extreme weather such as heat and cold, amphibious, and can climb through the mountainous regions of northern India. The Infantry Fighting Vehicle's amphibious abilities are not mandatory but will be looked on more favorably compared to those which aren't amphibious.

The Indian Ministry of Defence will require the following information in the bids:
- Specification Sheet of the IFV
- Is a Domestic Production License Available?
_ If Not, Price per Vehicle
- IFV's Most Favorable Climate

 

[Jace]

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Greetings,



Lion Defense Industries would like to present you one of our most popular choices being offered to the public at them oment .We would like you to consider the 'Bionix' family of IFV's that we currently are offering to the market. We have several different variants to offer, although the general specifications are a shared trait of all Bionix vehicles. We definitely plan on developing the Bionix into the next generation as well.

We have attached information regarding specifications, variants offered, and pricing below.

Bionix Platform Specifications

LDI currently has three different IFV's to offer from the Bionix family:

Bionix 25: The Bionix 25 is the base production model being offered. It has a production price of $800,000.00. Standard load out listed below.

Bionix 40/50: The Bionix 40/50 is a variant of the 25 that offers a different loadout, as listed below. This model serves more as a functional troop carrier than the 25. The production price for the Bionix 40/50 is $450,000.00.

Bionix II - The Bionix II is the newest and most upgraded variant available from the Bionix family of vehicles. This model includes digital battlefield management systems, and A/C is standard. It also includes upgraded day/night thermal sighting (DNTSS) with a dual-axis stabilization system for enhanced target tracking, and an integrated eye-safe laser rangefinder with a max range of 3km.

We have upgraded the main gun on this model, which is now sporting a new ATK mk44 Bushmaster 30mm dual-feed cannon. It also has increased protection in the form a composite Modular Expandable Armor System [MEXAS]. Bionix vehicles are fully amphibious with an optional kit upgrade.

The Bionix II has a production price of $1,200,000.00.

These prices are listed without mark-up, and we would be more than happy to negotiate on a price for sale or licensing.

Domestic production is most certainly available, on the grounds that we come to a favorable deal.

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Vivian Lai
President of Lion Defense Industries








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To: Indian Ministry Of Defence
Cc:
From: Hasret Taylan, President Of The Ottoman Board Of Trade, Commerce & Industry

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Subject: RE: Replacement APC Bid

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Dear Sir,

On behalf of the Turkish defence industry, I have assembled a presentation regarding, what we believe, is a vehicle that fills the specifications listed in your original communique. Nurol Machinery wishes to offer the Ejder, translated into English as Dragon.

Nurol Makina, Ejder 6x6

• All wheel drive
• Mass: 18 Tons
• Length: 7.05 metres
• Width: 2.69 metres
• Height 2.4 metres
• Operational Range: 700 kilometres
• Top Speed: 120 km/h
• 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel Engine
• Crew: Driver, Gunner-Commander & 10 Passengers
• V-shaped hull to provide greater protection against landmines and IEDs, similar in principle to most MRAP vehicles.
• Capable of having a remote controlled weapon system attached, which is operated by the gunner-commander in the safety of the vehicle. Choices of weapon system are:
  • 25mm Auto-Cannon
  • 40mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
  • 12.7mm Machine Gun
  • 7.62mm Machine Gun
• Base armour is all welded steel up to STANAG-4569 Level 4
  • 14.5×114mm AP / B32 at 200 metres with 911 m/s
  • 155 mm High Explosive at 30 metres
  • 10 kg (explosive mass) Blast AT Mine:
    4a – Mine Explosion pressure activated under any wheel or track location.
    4b – Mine Explosion under center.
• Protection can be enhanced with modular add-on armour
• Amphibious without preparation
• Can also be equipped for other roles, such as:
  • Reconnaissance
  • CBRN Warfare
  • Anti-Tank Missile Carrier
  • Mortar Carrier
  • Command Vehicle
  • Recovery Vehicle
  • Battlefield Ambulance
  • Engineering Vehicle
    
• Price per vehicle: $1,000,000

At the present time, The Ottoman Government does not believe that any other country owns examples of this vehicle. At the present moment, Turkey has put this vehicle forward to another potential customer, who wishes to have exclusive rights to this vehicle, however due to a lack of interest or activity from them, we have decided to put this vehicle forward for consideration. In the event that they decide to pick this vehicle, while you're considering it, we will be honour-bound to withdraw this suggestion from the bidding process. However, if you decide in favour of this vehicle before they do, we will withdraw from their bidding process.

Regardless, here is an alternative for consideration, in the event that the aforementioned other interested party picks The Dragon.

FNSS, ACV-19

• Tracked
• Mass: 18 Tons
• Length: 6.02 metres
• Width: 2.94 metres
• Height 2.69 metres
• Operational Range: 700 kilometres
• Top Speed: 65 km/h
• 6-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel Engine
• Crew: Driver, Gunner, Commander & 10 Passengers
• V-shaped hull to provide greater protection against landmines and IEDs, similar in principle to most MRAP vehicles.
• Remote controlled 25mm cannon
• Base armour is all welded steel up to STANAG-4569 Level 4
  • 14.5×114mm AP / B32 at 200 metres with 911 m/s
  • 155 mm High Explosive at 30 metres
  • 10 kg (explosive mass) Blast AT Mine:
    4a – Mine Explosion pressure activated under any wheel or track location.
    4b – Mine Explosion under center.
• Protection can be enhanced with modular add-on armour
• Amphibious without preparation
• Can also be equipped for other roles, such as:
  • CBRN Warfare
  • Anti-Tank Missile Carrier
  • Mortar Carrier
  • Command Vehicle
  • Logistic Vehicle
  • Battlefield Ambulance
    
• Price per vehicle: $2,320,000

I am happy to answer any further questions you have.

Best Wishes,
Hasret Taylan

 

[Ivansky676]

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Petrov Estavliet Minister of the Ukrainian Federative Directorate ENCRYPTED NETWORK​

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To: Indian Ministry of Defence CC: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Subject:

Greetings, As per your bid, we are willing to extend a non-transferable domestic production license with a royalty agreement fee of 10% (relative to cost) of each vehicle for the BTR-4E. It is fully amphibious up to sea rating 4 and rated to withstand all forms of cannon fire except a tank cannon and all forms of hand held HEAT munitions. ​ Armament is flexible with different modules such as the New Armament Module which is armed with one 30mm automatic cannon, 7.62mm coaxial machine-gun, up to four 9P135M Konkurs or Baryer anti-tank missiles (two on each side of the turret), and one 30mm automatic grenade launcher (fitted in place of the AT missiles on one left-hand side of the turret). It can also be fitted with different turret weapons modules: the GROM module, SHKVAL module, and the BAU 23x2 module. Mass - 17.5 tons (all around protection from 12.7 and 7.62 mm along with grenade fragments) | 25 tons (all around 30-40 mm cannon protection and HEAT missile protection) Length - 7.76 meters Width - 2.93 meters Height - 3.02 meters Crew - 3 Armour - Welded Steel with optional applique style addons and Light ERA addons Engine - 3TD-3A (developing over 375 kW) Power/Weight Ratio - 21.4 kW per ton (without addons) | 15 kW per ton (with full armour addons) Suspension - Wheeled 8x8 Operational Range - Over 690 km Speed - 110 km on road and 10 km in water Per Unit cost is 1,500,000 USD and with the license it is 1,650,000 USD per unit (transfer 150,000 USD to Ukraine for each machine) for a fully amphibious and extremely well protected IFV capable of ferrying 7-9 troops in any weather conditions. Royalty fee is negotiable but I feel that even with it, our pricing is extremely competitive as this machine has few if any real rivals for sheer firepower, mobility and protection especially at this price. Sincerely, Petrov Estavliet Defence Minister of the Ukrainian Federative Directorate

@Ellie

 

[NagandEmerald]

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​	Reichland Defence EU​ Private & Encrypted​

Miss Priya Divekar, After some consultation between the Federal Ministry of Defence, the Board of Directors for Reichland Defence has agreed to put forwards a non-transferable, domestic production license with a 6% royalty tax attached to each model produced for the KF-31 Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle, presented by Rheinmetall Landsysteme, a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Group AG. The KF-31 Lynx possesses a crew capacity of 3, and the ability to transport 6 fully equipped troops, and possesses an air-conditioned cabin and crew compartment. The vehicle passed trials of the Bundeswehr, and was heavily considered to compliment the SPz Puma for the Streitkräfte. Ultimately, the German Ministry of Defence chose to strictly pick the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle; however, that has not deterred Rheinmetall from making its mark with this vehicle. The Lynx has a modular design and can be configured for various roles: it has a common drive module with interchangeable mission module. The same concept was used on the GTK Boxer 8x8 armored personnel carrier currently used by the German Heer as well. The mission module of the Lynx can be removed and replaced in field conditions within 8 hours; it can be configured as a command post vehicle, armored reconnaissance vehicle, repair and recovery vehicle, and armored ambulance, alongside its Infantry Fighting Vehicle configuration. Its primary mission module is outfitted with a 30mm autocannon, a 7.62 mm-chambered coaxial machinegun, and can also be optionally outfitted with the Spike anti-tank guided missile. For protection, the base model has a front and flank protection against around 30 mm rounds; all-round protection is estimated to be against 14.5 mm heavy machine guns. Modular add-on armor package can be fitted for even higher level of protection. It is estimated that this armored vehicle withstands mine blasts equivalent to around 10 kg of TNT anywhere under the hull. Crew members and dismounts are seated on energy absorbing seats, Interior is lined with a spall liner, and is also fitted with an NBC protection system and automatic fire suppression system. Mass: 34 Tons (38 Tons with Addons) Length: 7.22 Meters Width: 3.6 Meters Height: 3.3 Meters Crew Capacity: 3 (Driver, Gunner, Commander) + 6 Armor: Welded steel with applique-style add-ons Engine: Liebherr diesel (563kW) Power/Weight Ratio: 15.6 kW/Ton (Standard) — 14.8 kW/Ton (Add-On) Suspension: Swing arms with torsion bars and shock-absorbers Operational Range: 500 Kilometers Speed: 65 km/h Road Speed Fording Depth: 1.5 Meters Each KF-31 Lynx costs 4.6 million US dollars per vehicle, but with the added royalty, that price increases to $4,876,000 (276-million US dollars per vehicle transferred to Reichland Defence) per vehicle. For an added $124,000 per vehicle, you will also be given a maintenance license to coincide alongside it. There is no equivalent infantry fighting vehicle in the Western world that compares to the Rheinmetall Lynx, and we sincerely hope that you decide to continue business alongside us with the acceptance of this bid. Regards, Marcel Dähne Chief Executive Officer Reichland Verteidigung EU

 

[Ellie]

The Indian government would privately inform the German government that they would be interested in the Lynx to be used by Indian Armed Forces in southern India.

The Indian government would privately inform the Ukrainian government that they would be interested in the BTR-4E to be used by Indian Armed Forces in northern India.

@NagandEmerald @Ivansky676

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The Indian government would thank everyone who participated and would ask for the winners to transfer the license to India so that production may begin as soon as possible.

@Jace @Retroliser

 

[Ivansky676]

The Ukrainian MoD would transfer the licensing with the original terms as made in the offer with full authorization to India along with the options of adding Shershen Active Protection systems, Raketa ERA (Nozh-L) and Acoustic armour add-ons.

@Ellie

 

[NagandEmerald]

@Ellie
The German Ministry of Defence would privately thank the Indian government for choosing Reichland Defence for their Armed Forces Project, and would transfer a a domestic production license for the vehicle as well as its subsystems. A fax would be privately sent to the Indian Ministry of Defence from Reichland Defence, asking for clarification on wishing to purchase the maintenance license as well.

 

[Ellie]

The Indian government would privately reply stating it would indeed wish to purchase the maintenance license for each Lynx produced.

@NagandEmerald

 

[NagandEmerald]

@Ellie

Upon confirmation, a private fax was sent by Reichland Defence, now stating the cost of each Lynx was 5 million US dollars with the maintenance license (400,000 for each vehicle must now be transferred to Reichland Defence for Royalties). Afterwards, it once again thanked the Indian government for choosing to do business with the company.

 

[Ivansky676]

The Ukrainian government would inform the Indian government that the bid and domestic licensing agreement for the BTR-4 include a full maintenance license alongside the DPL, spare parts and other such things can be fully produced by India. All Ukrainian DPLs include Maintenance.

@Ellie