Ordnance Factory Medak validates amphibious might of BMP-II ICVs

The Ordnance Factory Medak carried out annual flotation trials of BMP-II infantry combat vehicles and variants at Malkapur Lake, validating their amphibious and terrain-handling capabilities. The factory, established in 1984, manufactures a wide range of ICVs for the Indian Army

Hyderabad: The Ordnance Factory (OF) Medak on Friday conducted the annual flotation trials of infantry combat vehicles (BMP-II and its variants), indigenously manufactured at its Yeddumailaram facility in Sangareddy.

The trials were held under the supervision of OF Medak CGM SS Prasad at Malkapur Lake. Officers from DGQA establishments and the User Directorate also attended the event.

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The flotation trials, conducted annually, validated the amphibious capability and terrain-handling performance of infantry combat vehicles (ICVs), ensuring their reliability in diverse battlefield conditions, a press release said.

OF Medak, established in 1984, manufactures a wide range of ICVs, including BMP-II, IIK, CMT, AERV, AAT, CCPT, NBCRV and other specialised variants deployed by the Indian Army.

The factory also produced and supplied CRN-91 (for Naval applications), MPV/MMPVs, and bullet-proof vehicles to various paramilitary forces and State police departments.

The annual testing is mandatory for the infantry combat vehicles before they are handed over to the Indian Army.