Wire›2026 05 02›Army Starts Process To Procure Modern Bullet Proof Troop Carriers For Rashtriya

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Army starts process to procure modern bullet-proof troop carriers for Rashtriya Rifles

The Indian Army is set to acquire 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for its Rashtriya Rifles battalions operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These vehicles will enhance protected mobility in challenging terrains, supporting counter-insurgency operations with improved troop tr

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Army starts process to procure modern bullet-proof troop carriers for Rashtriya RiflesThe Indian Army is set to acquire 159 bullet-proof troop carriers for its Rashtriya Rifles battalions operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. These vehicles will enhance protected mobility in challenging terrains, supporting counter-insurgency operations with improved troop tr
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