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Electric Armoured Fighting Vehicles

The feasibility of electric Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) depends on advancements in battery technology. Tanks require extensive electrical power, and while lithium-ion batteries can enhance silent watch capabilities, fully electric tanks remain impractical due to size and weight constraints. However, hybrid Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) offer advantages such as reduced fuel dependency, silent operation, and improved agility. Electric wheeled ICVs with in-wheel motors enhance mobility, while amphibious versions benefit from simplified propulsion. Hybrid and electric reconnaissance vehicles may soon be viable. As battery technology improves, hybrid and electric AFVs could revolutionize battlefield mobility, logistics, and stealth operations.

BATTLE OF SPARES

Though the skirmishes and the  local clashes had already commenced between India and China prior to 1962 war but the war itself was formally launched by China on 20 Oct 62 defying the trust and hand holding extended by India…