Bharat Rakshak

Karan M

1. IAF Chief has formally indicated Akash NG as on the IAF roadmap, to be inducted within the coming five years. 2. No mention of QRSAM which remains on IA roadmap and BEL indicates orders are expected next fiscal. 3. IN committed to VL SRSAM. 4. IA, IAF, IN all continuing with their induction of MR...

Karan M

The radars look Israeli and are likely the RPS-82 from Rafael systems. Hope the EO sight, missile and sensors are purely local.

Karan M

The way HAL program managers have planned and executed the work is beyond appalling. HAL used the lack of orders as reason for slow rollout; the cat is out of the bag even with orders rolling in they did not or cannot execute. Issue of GE engines was not raised till late in the game, looks like all...

Karan M

The way HAL program managers have planned and executed the work is beyond appalling. HAL used the lack of orders as reason for slow rollout; the cat is out of the bag even with orders rolling in they did not or cannot execute. Issue of GE engines was not raised till late in the game, looks like all...

Karan M

How much time a new airframe takes you ask? Let’s see how much time does an improved airframe (Tejas mk2) over older airframe takes (mk1) - it has exactly the same wings (exact, same dimensions). Though the new plane has forewings, slightly elongated length (to provide better area ruling), differen...

Karan M

Alongwith this, calling every JV that the Indian private sector does with a foreign OEM as screwdrivergiri is unhelpful and frankly moronic. The private sector does not have ready access to technology from DRDO (its only been a recent phenomenon through programs like ATAGS etc.) nor does it have th...

Karan M

Multiple AMCA systems are being validated on the Tejas Mk2 and hence the program is essential to derisk the program. Further, the Tejas Mk2 cannot be replaced by the Mk1A. It's a MMRCA, the Mk1A is a light fighter. Please stop making pointless circular arguments based on vibes as versus actual data ...

Karan M

Karan M had said here in the forum that unlike in the USA and China, India's military R&D model is the most efficient one. We developed world-class weapon systems with a shoestring budget. Also, several scientists opted to work in India for patriotic reasons despite getting better offers in Wes...

Karan M

I burst out laughing when I read your comment.

Rakesh wrote: ↑23 Dec 2024 18:40 https://x.com/livefist/status/1871090831614243128 ---> Damn! How will China survive this new Indian committee.

Karan M

Your paanwala info has come good!!! Say thanks to paanwala on behalf of the BR jingoes. Is Nikhil_Naya == Nikhil purana? Yes Sir, kaafi purana (old account had to be shut). Some good initial info has come on the recent test. But waiting to confirm the news. All I can say is that the speculation tha...

Karan M

VIDEO : https://x.com/i/status/1856335886440608233 ---> During the test, all sub-systems performed as per expectation and met the primary mission objectives. https://x.com/delhidefence/status/1856334990109487629 ---> from a mobile articulated launcher. The missile followed the desired path using wa...

Karan M

Reality b) - we seem to always be just one election away from disaster. The fact is the current opposition might well stop any little efforts being taken now simply out of petty spite or deep malice or to divert money to their coffers or to curry favor from the enemies for self gain or any or all c...

Karan M

The only things saving us from the PRC rapidly ramping up it's aggression are a) Taiwan focus and b) their lack of infra on for the Western Theater Command. Galwan clearly showed that despite all our talk of superior training, esprit de corps etc Chinese decision makers were not deterred and pushed ...

Karan M

Fact of the matter is BE are not actual Capex. BE is Budgeted Expense. Actual is different. Also, the amount earmarked for Capex in defence has been devastated by OROP, a political decision undertaken by this Govt. this link 75% of capital acquisition is earmarked for domestic industry provides for...

Karan M

But generalizations that Govt is not spending on capital acquisitions are wrong conclusions. Fact of the matter is BE are not actual Capex. BE is Budgeted Expense. Actual is different. Also, the amount earmarked for Capex in defence has been devastated by OROP, a political decision undertaken by th...

Karan M

"We are doing very well on the missiles front", really. And what have we actually inducted in substantial number. That is where the boot meets the road, and where optimism confronts brutal reality. Fact is apart from a couple of tactical systems, we are badly lagging in magazine depth as ...

Karan M

The problem is very simply the Govt will not give funds for both AMCA and the PAK-FA MKI. IAF will be for the latter. They even opposed AMCA funding per reports thinking it would eat into the MRFA budget. The IAF will end up taking the PAK FA and trying to squeeze in AMCA tech into a Russian airfram...

Karan M

Modi Govt refuses to increase the defence budget or R&D Yes, this is pathetic. I am for 10 x the current R&D budget across the board. Recently Modi agreed to ISRO and Navy submarine budgets. I am in synch with you on pathetic piecemeal induction of many things in the Armed forces - army, na...

Karan M

Bala, am sorry but have to agree with Kartik here. Modi admins attitude towards defence and defence R&D has been near disastrous at a macro level as they've refused to invest. They think of them as "cost centers " which have to be optimized and cash saved for social justice programs. I...

Karan M

The Rafale RCS stuff unfortunately is more hype then substance. Reason being both sides have AWACS, and even if the Rafale RCS is 0.5 sq mtrs, with a decent weapons payload, it will spike by 2-3 sq mtrs. At which point any half decent AWACS will detect it at ~300km and vector interceptors. The only...

Karan M

The Su-30MKI is by no means the pinnacle of non-stealth fighter development. It is the Rafale that is the pinnacle of what a non-stealth fighter can be. The Su-30MKI is a massive improvement on the original Su-30 concept and has certain big advantages, the internal fuel, the massive payload, it's F...

Karan M

Thing is the French are ahead in TRM packaging & radar design so they can optimize more performance out of a smaller aperture. We are however rapidly catching up and even surpassing them. Just check how many SAM systems, AWACS, fighter radar variants we are developing. So our knowledge, experien...

Karan M

Manish bhai, no sir for me please. It's kind of funny. The Tejas has a larger aperture area then the Rafale. However, the Tejas's compact size & single engine limits the power available versus a twin engine Rafale. Even so a GaAs, GaN radar equipped Tejas will be, pardon my language, a pocket ro...

Karan M

Thanks Rakesh.

Fanne, the same issue exists for GaN. Unless GOI commits cash, the same GaAs capacity will be repurposed for GaN.

Karan M

Another advantage is that we have not very established GaAs ecosystem (as in not much money invested). We can easily shift to GaN tech without trying to continue with GaAs to recoup invested money. Very similar to how we jumped from not having lined telephone to wireless. I would hope that for mk1a...

Karan M

The Su30 and F15 manage their large signature via their advantages in sensor reach and EW. Simply put, the massive SPJs on the Su30 will blank out even AESAs forcing the opponent to use IRST. The IRST doesn't have a ranging function. Closing in for a WVR fight is not optimal (for either side), but e...

Karan M

How convenient to claim that the gentle West Pakistanis were 'confused' about what happened in East Pakistan. Moeed is whitewashing the jihadis, which all Pakistanis are invariably of, hoping he can slip in such innocuous statements in-between. The high-church Ashrafi West Pakistanis had nothing bu...

Karan M

Don't understand the rona-dhona on the Missiles thread. We are doing very well on the missiles front. We don't have any major missiles import project after S-400. I am quite proud of what Modi sarkar and RMs - Parrikar, RNS has achieved so far. While proudly declaring any critique as Rhona dhona, c...

Karan M

^^^ One thing the GoI really needs to do is provide a competitive edge to IDDM through “fast-track” streamlined procurement process supported by “reserve” funds. This GOI does not want to spend 1 Rs extra on defence and has demonstrated it over the past ten years. Their focus is social justice and ...

Karan M

Below is part of a twitter thread from a twitter user who went to the IDAX (Indian Defence Aviation Exposition) at Jodhpur. https://x.com/Tanishq_bafila/status/1834889625908793582 ---> QRSAM: Going through trials and would be completely by 2026 end. This guy has misinterpreted the reality. BEL repo...

Karan M

vimal wrote: ↑18 Sep 2024 05:25
sanman wrote: ↑18 Sep 2024 03:24

We'd better learn our lessons quickly. I'd imagine even Indian manufacturers can be bribed, corrupted, subverted to similar effect too.

Iran ambassador to Lebanon was seriously injured by pager explosion.
Which Indian manufacturers? Everything is imported even the bullets.

Absolutely wrong

Karan M

Completely agree Manish_P and Prem Kumar. I was in the self effacement camp till I saw how the bureaucracy recently targeted the DRDO to completely strip it of it's autonomy and financial powers. At the same time they've issued strict instructions to DRDO to not talk about it's achievements at all. ...

Karan M

I think it's high time DRDO hired good publicists and showed their true depth and capacity irrespective of select groups in the bureaucracy and AF folks who try to put down desi products. Public perception matters and it is the reason why the DRDOs products are often slagged in public to deliberatel...

Karan M

As long as the MRSAM is around, Akash NG details will be understated IMHO. Anyways Kusha M1 will match/surpass MRSAM as well. M2, M3 will be booster equipped variants of the Kusha M1. Kusha M1 itself will be derived from Akash NG.

Karan M

Take all public data with informed skepticism as always

Karan M

Time to have a quick recap of where we are on our missile programs. The DRDO has the following programs at the verge of completion. 1. ............. 11. Akash Prime, 2 regiment indent placed by IA 12. Akash 1S, 2 squadron upgrade order placed by IAF ... This is just from a quick recall. Am sure I'v...

Karan M

You have an amazing recall, Karan! Just a few things to add: Brahmos series NASM series Rudram series SMART Pralay/Agni variant for AShBM role HSTDV demonstrator STAR/LFRJ Thank you, but clearly I missed a bunch. 1. Rudram Series Rudram 1 - NGARM, ready for/under user trials, IAF has moved a LSP in...

Karan M

Time to have a quick recap of where we are on our missile programs. The DRDO has the following programs at the verge of completion. 1. MPATGM - headed for user trials 2. VSHORAD - ditto 3. QRSAM, cleared user trials, IA EOI awaited by BEL. IAF also intends to procure it (to replace their SA-8 units ...

Karan M

The VL SRSAM range is substantial versus non maneuvering targets and will drop depending on target class. A 80 km range against a non maneuvering approaching target at a specific altitude isn't out of the question either, depending on the missile size itself.

Karan M

Hopefully the cost per engine includes their support to prioritize and assist our desi Su30 Upgrade. The time frame is absurd otherwise for a mere 84 aircraft.

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