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SAFE SHELLS

Emerging nations are increasing their focus on

advanced weaponry systems, introducing vehicles to

protect against various threats

By JAY MENON

G lobal conflicts have others. apparently to address the require-

ment of 10 wheeled battalions of
increased the demand for
armored vehicles, with the
conflicts, and political turmoil have
Asia Pacific ahead of other regions Increased terrorism, cross-border the standard mechanized infantry
battalions.
when it comes to demand. resulted in fighting in Asian coun-
tries, driving the market growth of In June this year, U.S. Deputy
Governments all around the world armored vehicles. Secretary of State Kurt M.
are deploying modern main battle The Indian Army is reportedly ready Campbell, during a virtual meet-
tanks (MBTs), light-protected to start trials of the Stryker infan- ing, said: “India has expressed
vehicles (LPVs), infantry fighting try combat vehicle (ICV), made in an interest in the co-production
vehicles (IFVs), and other vehicles the United States (US). India has of Stryker, and I think we’re still
to defend and enhance their armed expressed interest in co-production in relatively early stages and the
forces. U.S. Army plans to demonstrate
of the Stryker infantry vehicles, and the capabilities of the Stryker
Asia Pacific is estimated to be one it is in relatively early stages of talks to the Indian army at an early
of the fastest-growing regions, with the U.S. opportunity.”
owing to increased defense spend- The army is initially looking to
ing in countries similar to India, procure around 530 Strykers, The Stryker vehicles, manufac-
China, South Korea, Japan, and tured by General Dynamics Land
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