Indian Air Force's [IAF] crack Special Operatives, the Garud Commando force, are set receive a significant boost to their firepower. The office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff [ACAS], Operations [Offensive], has issued an Invitation of Bids, seeking 2992 Nos. of Drum Magazines to go with it's standard-issue Israeli TAR-21 Assault Rifle. Responders have until October 1, 2020.
Tavor X95 Assault Rifle With Magpul PMAG D-60 Drum Magazine |
Mounting these larger Magazines, carrying more ammo, would also change the Rifle's weight distribution. Calls for some extended time at the firing ranges to get the balance right, & round on target. It would be the first time when high-capacity magazines are being sought for a force's standard issue weapon. At the Section level, Garud have adopted the IWI Negev LMG, that feeds from an ammunition belt, housed in a container [above].
The tactical gears kitting Garud Commandos have undergone a sea change over the years. A force of relatively recent heritage, at the time of raising, they were equipped with the OFB-manufactured INSAS rifles [above]. They have come a long way since then [below], for a force mandated to ingress deep into enemy territory, to exfiltrate a downed IAF pilot.
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