Indian Military/Defence Exports

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 12 Jul 2023 20:21

Rakesh wrote: ↑10 Jul 2023 21:52 https://twitter.com/nitingokhale/status ... 31937?s=20 ---> Malaysia may have opted for a South Korean fighter jet instead of India's LCA Tejas but it wants Indian help in establishing an MRO for servicing the Russian Sukhois operated by the Malaysian Air Force. Defence Minister @rajnathsingh will be in KL to inaugurate an HAL Office.

Quote a bomb as a price for MRO but tell them we wud do it for 1/3rd if they buy some LCHs or something else.

Neela · Post by **Neela** » 17 Jul 2023 10:15

We should be able to confirm this in next days if true!

https://twitter.com/VivekSi85847001/sta ... 1983659008

Argentina is going to Sign deal with #India HAL for 15 Tejas MK1A 4th Gen Jet & LCH Prachand for Rs 8675 Cr during their Def Minister visit to Delhi on 17 July.

Earlier def minister & Airforce head took sortie in Tejas & held meet at Aero India 2023

https://twitter.com/ZeeBusiness/status/ ... 6080636928
@ZeeBusiness
#HAL के लिए बड़ी खबर
भारत-अर्जेंटीना के बीच डिफेंस डील होने की उम्मीद

अर्जेंटीना के साथ 15 HAL तेजस फाइटर जेट की डील संभव

-सूत्रों के हवाले से खबर

@AnuveshRath
#TejasFighterJet #Argentina #DefenceDeal

Trikaal · Post by **Trikaal** » 17 Jul 2023 16:40

Neela wrote: ↑17 Jul 2023 10:15 We should be able to confirm this in next days if true!

I have already loosened my lungi. Waiting for official confirmation to start lungi dance. It took it's time, but this is a huge achievement nevertheless.

Also, HAL needs to make sure the Dhruv incident is not repeated.

srin · Post by **srin** » 17 Jul 2023 18:53

Great news if it comes true. It will help HAL hopefully use the 3rd assembly line and also hoping that IAF can give more orders.

Two concerns:
1. Can Argentina afford to pay ? Its economy is in deep dodo.
2. HAL would likely need to re-engineer Tejas and replace the Brit stuff - MB ejection seat, Cobham nose cone etc.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 18 Jul 2023 06:04

I'm hearing contradictory things.

Which is it - are Indian defense exports doing well, or doing worse?

Pratyush · Post by **Pratyush** » 18 Jul 2023 09:35

Can India and Argentina do barter trade?

Manish_P · Post by **Manish_P** » 18 Jul 2023 09:52

^ Barter while possible, seems difficult (non-viable) as their exports are not really that much in demand (not worth importing) here.

Their main exports are Soybean, Corn, meat etc while their main imports are vehicles, machinery/electrical equipment, pharma.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 19 Jul 2023 02:19

Neela wrote: ↑17 Jul 2023 10:15 We should be able to confirm this in next days if true!

https://twitter.com/VivekSi85847001/sta ... 1983659008

Argentina is going to Sign deal with #India HAL for 15 Tejas MK1A 4th Gen Jet & LCH Prachand for Rs 8675 Cr during their Def Minister visit to Delhi on 17 July.

Earlier def minister & Airforce head took sortie in Tejas & held meet at Aero India 2023

https://twitter.com/ZeeBusiness/status/ ... 6080636928
@ZeeBusiness
#HAL के लिए बड़ी खबर
भारत-अर्जेंटीना के बीच डिफेंस डील होने की उम्मीद

अर्जेंटीना के साथ 15 HAL तेजस फाइटर जेट की डील संभव

-सूत्रों के हवाले से खबर

@AnuveshRath
#TejasFighterJet #Argentina #DefenceDeal

Isn't there also a deal with Argentina for Brahmos too?

Wow - Brahmos could be the new Exocet. Brits better watch out.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 19 Jul 2023 05:22

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 19 Jul 2023 08:56

Argentina eyes India's Tejas jets amidst UK parts hurdle
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/excl ... dle-617160
18 July 2023

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 19 Jul 2023 11:34

If hard numbers are being quoted 8600 Cr. Roughly a billion dollars - then good chance.

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 20 Jul 2023 12:29

Observing a lot of more than usual activity of tejas/dornier sorties at HAL today.

Are the Argentinians being demoed stuff before they make some decision ?

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 20 Jul 2023 18:52

https://twitter.com/Aryan_warlord/statu ... 34208?s=20 ---> Translated report from Argentine Defence paper stating Letter of Intent for 20 HAL LCH to be signed during the current visit of the Argentinian defence minister.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 20 Jul 2023 19:09

https://twitter.com/BharatShaktiBSI/sta ... 97249?s=20 ---> HAL & Argentine Defence Ministry have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on productive cooperation and acquisition of Light and Medium Utility Helicopters. The LoI was signed by Argentine Defence Minister @JorgeTaiana and HAL CMD CB Ananthakrishnan.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 21 Jul 2023 23:41

Ashokk · Post by **Ashokk** » 27 Jul 2023 17:07

Azerbaijan conveys concerns to India's ambassador over country's expanding military co-op with Armenia

BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 26. Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration Hikmet Hajiyev met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Azerbaijan Sridharan Madhusudhanan, TurkicWorld reports.

Hajiyev noted that the Azerbaijan is concerned about the expanding of military cooperation between Armenia and India and the spread of photos and videos in the media about the transportation of Indian-made weapons systems to Armenia through Iran in recent days.

He pointed out that the supply of weapons from India to Armenia is happening when Azerbaijan is negotiating with this country on a peace treaty. This opens the way to the militarization of Armenia and aggravation of the situation, as well as hinders the establishment of lasting peace and security in the South Caucasus region.

It is also incompatible with India's foreign policy based on the norms and principles of international law, as well as with the historical "Bandung principles" of the Non-Aligned Movement, in which India is also represented, Hajiyev said.

Azerbaijan's top official called on the Indian ambassador to bring to the attention of Delhi the serious concern of the Azerbaijani side and once again consider India's decision to supply weapons to Armenia.

Madhusudhan said that the issue raised by the Azerbaijani side will be conveyed accordingly, and noted the importance of holding a dialogue between the two countries to discuss problematic issues in bilateral relations.

hgupta · Post by **hgupta** » 28 Jul 2023 08:03

They should have thought of that before they publicly declared support for Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. Now the hens are coming home to roost.

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 01 Aug 2023 18:20

https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/defen ... 41742.html

A great article by Abhishek Banerjee on the rapid growth in profits/stock-price of our PSUs & exports, thanks to Atmanirbharta!

5X growth in HAL stock price
23X growth in Defense exports!

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 22 Aug 2023 18:50

https://twitter.com/Resonant_News/statu ... 81643?s=20 ---> Indian company gets a new defence order worth €93.87 million. The Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) of Bharat Forge has received two export orders worth €93.87 million/ Rs 850 crores from friendly countries for supply of components and armoured vehicle chassis. The order will be executed over 18 months timeframe, subject to govt approvals.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 29 Aug 2023 20:46

India Ups Defence Ties With Egypt, Sends Army, Air Force For Op Bright Star
https://news.abplive.com/india-at-2047/ ... 47-1626061
29 August 2023

India is in talks with Egypt to sell at least 20 Tejas Mk-1A fighter planes, including the setting up of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in that country. Cairo has also shown interest to acquire the BrahMos missile systems even as Egypt plans to diversify its weaponry.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 02 Sep 2023 00:36

India-Kenya defence ties: Rajnath pledges support as Nairobi looks at credit line, naval ships
https://theprint.in/defence/india-kenya ... s/1737196/
29 August 2023

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 02 Sep 2023 13:07

we can send a rocket & rover to moon but the import lobby wants us to believe that we cant make our own rifles and ATGMs. Its ridiculous what we as a nation are ready to go along with.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 13 Sep 2023 17:28

https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1701611678520254742?s=20 ---> "..we are putting more than that (GSQR/PSQR) to qualify for NATO forces, for the American forces... we will be eligible to supply for US soldiers" : Baba Kalyani, CMD Bharat Forge.

^^^^

https://x.com/crmag3/status/1701870321597292691?s=20 ---> Kalyani should change its name to Calyanéë. Maybe Army will buy it thinking its foreign.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 13 Sep 2023 17:30

We’re in talks with 10-12 countries for defence exports: Bharat Forge CMD Baba Kalyani
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/co ... 294431.ece
11 September 2023

Baba Kalyani talks about the company’s business opportunities, expanding portfolio and R&D investment.

Bharat Forge in talks with at least 10-12 countries for defence exports: Baba Kalyani
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/co ... 294287.ece
12 Sept 2023

Some of them are in south-east Asia, in Africa and Europe. Actually, we are also working with the US, says CMD of Bharat Forge Ltd, Baba Kalyani.

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 13 Sep 2023 23:31

Imports will stop the day a few bigwigs in the Chandigarh lobby get the Litvinenko treatment

If we clean our own house, we dont have to worry about the external enemy. India has always been laid-low by its internal scum

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 19 Sep 2023 18:52

https://x.com/VivekSi85847001/status/17 ... 56121?s=20 ---> Philippines Army to purchase over 10,000 helmets and 3,200 Bullet Proof Jackets from Indian multinational giant, MKU Private Ltd.

YashG · Post by **YashG** » 19 Sep 2023 20:29

Manish_P wrote: ↑18 Jul 2023 09:52 ^ Barter while possible, seems difficult (non-viable) as their exports are not really that much in demand (not worth importing) here.

Their main exports are Soybean, Corn, meat etc while their main imports are vehicles, machinery/electrical equipment, pharma.

Can we buy a lithium mine with it ?

drnayar · Post by **drnayar** » 19 Sep 2023 20:34

YashG wrote: ↑19 Sep 2023 20:29
Manish_P wrote: ↑18 Jul 2023 09:52 ^ Barter while possible, seems difficult (non-viable) as their exports are not really that much in demand (not worth importing) here.

Their main exports are Soybean, Corn, meat etc while their main imports are vehicles, machinery/electrical equipment, pharma.
Can we buy a lithium mine with it ?

no need to buy., get exclusive mining rights for a 100 years !

bala · Post by **bala** » 05 Oct 2023 19:35

India Defence Updates is reporting Philippines 2nd Brahmos Order. Rajnath singh releases 5th indigenisation list : New defence indigenisation list has futuristic systems. Army's Trishakti Prahar Exercise to test New Generation Technologies.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 14 Oct 2023 22:49

PH Army eyes BrahMos missiles for coastal defense
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1211650
12 Oct 2023

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1712527 ... 13569?s=20 ---> *While he did not specify the number of BrahMos batteries

Army would be getting, the AFP chief said it would be higher than those that would be acquired by the PMC.*

PMC has 3 batteries on order with PA reportedly eyeing just 2 which syncs with the ~ $200m allocation for LBMS.

Neela · Post by **Neela** » 18 Oct 2023 10:48

Absolutely stunning. That is a 48% CAGR for Indian defense exports. And we are just getting started. In addition to Brahmos, Pinaka, we need some big ticket items that moves the needle. ATAGs and Swathi aren't cutting it. PM's target is 35K Cr by 2024-2025.

https://twitter.com/DivaJain2/status/17 ... 6791932390 ---> Very encouraging signs. One would think that with low cost labor and large domestic consumer India would have comparative advantage in the manufacture of low tech hardware and ordnance.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 06 Nov 2023 07:12

India offers seven helicopters to enhance Philippines coast guard’s rescue and humanitarian capabilities
https://www.defencenews.in/2023/11/indi ... abilities/
05 Nov 2023

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 15 Dec 2023 19:59

https://x.com/Archit_Ch/status/1735447909439553689?s=20 ---> Did you know? The user interface and all the technical manuals for Armenia's Swathi Radars have been translated to Russian. Since the technical information was classified, no external agency was entrusted with the task of translation. So what did BEL do instead?

https://x.com/Archit_Ch/status/1735447911566115120?s=20 ---> The project engineers translated everything themselves! They had to pass a 90 hours Russian language training program! This episode reflects the extent of the commitment ofIndian agencies and engineers when it comes to engaging with friendly nations, such as Armenia.

Jay · Post by **Jay** » 15 Dec 2023 22:20

Rakesh wrote: ↑15 Dec 2023 19:59 https://x.com/Archit_Ch/status/1735447909439553689?s=20 ---> Did you know? The user interface and all the technical manuals for Armenia's Swathi Radars have been translated to Russian. Since the technical information was classified, no external agency was entrusted with the task of translation. So what did BEL do instead?

https://x.com/Archit_Ch/status/1735447911566115120?s=20 ---> The project engineers translated everything themselves! They had to pass a 90 hours Russian language training program! This episode reflects the extent of the commitment of Indian agencies and engineers when it comes to engaging with friendly nations, such as Armenia.

We might not have to wait too long before Russia starts reverse imports of some defense equipment from India. We crossed the ocean and are on their street. Just a matter of time before we knock their door with a sales brochure and delivery.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 20 Dec 2023 20:20

Link below is filled with ads and is near impossible to figure where the article ends. Reproduced below for easy reading.

EXCLUSIVE | Indian defence triumph: Bharat Dynamics secures major deal from Armenia amidst global achievements, say sources
https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-india ... ces-269201
18 Dec 2023

Zee Business learned from reliable sources that Armenia has acquired the Akash Air Defence System and 15 AAD Systems from BDL, with the transaction estimated to be valued between Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 6,000 crore.

In a momentous development in the global arms trade, Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) reportedly finalised a major defence deal with Armenia, sending its stock to a record high on Monday.

This pivotal government-to-government agreement is expected to unfold over the next 4-5 years, as disclosed by credible sources.

BDL shares finished the session with a gain of Rs 136.2, or 9.8 per cent, at Rs 1,527.5 apiece on BSE after hitting an all-time high of Rs 1,597.8 during the session.

At the time of publishing this report, Zee Business's several queries sent to BDL remained unanswered.

Simultaneously, highlighting the prowess of Indian defence manufacturing, recent deals with other nations have solidified the country's position on the global stage.

Indian defence companies have secured notable contracts, contributing to the country's growing influence in the international arms market.

In another noteworthy development, Oman has expressed interest in discussions with BDL for the Akash Air Defence System.

While negotiations are ongoing, this underscores a trend in international defence collaborations and signifies the growing strategic alliances between India and nations in the region.

sanman · Post by **sanman** » 26 Dec 2023 06:43

After Iran's Houthi proxies attack ships near India, are we now getting wiser and sending useful weapons to nearby Oman, as a counter-measure?

Pratyush · Post by **Pratyush** » 26 Dec 2023 11:59

This is a good development. Oman has some really nice western kit.

Akash procurement by them shows that, when it comes to capabilities, our kit is amongst the best in the world.

That too without any political baggage.

Neela · Post by **Neela** » 31 Dec 2023 11:29

https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indi ... man-674997
India's defence exports to touch $2.88 billion in FY 2024: Finance Minister Sitharaman

India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high, surging from Rs 686 crore ($82 million) in FY 2013-14 to nearly Rs 16,000 crore ($1.9 billion) in FY 2022-23. This remarkable 23-fold increase reflects India’s progress in the global defence manufacturing sector," the report said

srai · Post by **srai** » 01 Jan 2024 00:53

^^^
Growth areas will be Asia-Pacific, Africa, South America and Central Asia.

Main target would be countries that employ Soviet/Russian weapons. India has the best products (design, capability and cost) to replace non-Western weapon systems because of its own multi-decade experience using those systems and improving upon them with infusion of both Eastern-Western paradigms along with its own stringent requirements from armed forces and extreme environments.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 16 Jan 2024 23:34

South American nations showing interest in Pinaka, India working on developing 120 Km, 200 Km rockets for it
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 116203239/
16 Jan 2024