Modernising Mechanised Warfare: India's Next Gen Combat Vehicle Takes Shape The Indian Army is on the cusp of a significant transformation, one that promises to overhaul its mechanised warfare doctrine in a way not seen since the induction of Soviet origin BMP infantry combat vehicles in the 1980s.
The Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) programme is at the heart of this shift, designed to replace the aging BMP 2 fleet with a more modern, network centric, and heavily armed system.
The FICV programme represents a strategic shift towards self reliance in arms production, with an estimated worth of nearly Rs 60,000 crore.