The Indian Army has invited expression of interest (EoI) from domestic companies for the development of prototype vehicle and subsequent armament procurement for BMP-2/2K infantry combat vehicles.
The current fleet of BMP-2/2K was first inducted in 1985.
According to a Times of India report, the vehicle is equipped with anti-tank missiles, cannons and machine guns. However, it is not designed to operate at night, a drawback that impedes its battle capabilities.
Overall, the plan includes upgrading 811 ICVs with third-generation thermal imager-based gunner sight, modern thermal imager-based commander sight, automatic target tracker and modernised fire control system.
The companies are expected to respond to the EOI in six weeks, the publication added.