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- 01 Mar 2021 15:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4207
- Views: 1227425
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
May I ask if India still has missiles like this in service, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novator_KS-172 AFAIK, KS-172 never got developed further. In the 1990s it was displayed around airshows, but that is as far as it got—just mockups. New generation of LR-AAMs are being inducted into the IAF. En...
- 01 Mar 2021 12:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5319
- Views: 1353631
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
^^^ It’s really a one-way street; exporters have all the leverage. Exporter makes the importer sign all sorts of “bi-lateral security” agreements drafted by them and have them signed into legally binding documents; whereas, all the importer gets in return is “assurances”, in other words a non-legall...
- 01 Mar 2021 07:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 3797
- Views: 757685
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Old video: Rafale vs F-22
- 28 Feb 2021 02:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3433
- Views: 876343
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
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The other thing to look at is the contract size of Rs10,000 crore for 6 NGMV. Put that together with crew complement of 80 and 5000km range figures, it would indicate roughly half the size of a P-28 class. So around 1500t, which would be similar to Kora class.
The other thing to look at is the contract size of Rs10,000 crore for 6 NGMV. Put that together with crew complement of 80 and 5000km range figures, it would indicate roughly half the size of a P-28 class. So around 1500t, which would be similar to Kora class.
- 28 Feb 2021 01:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5319
- Views: 1353631
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
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So how is India punishing US for PAF use of F-16 and AMRAAM?
So how is India punishing US for PAF use of F-16 and AMRAAM?
- 27 Feb 2021 18:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4460
- Views: 829082
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
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Good to have those in the Aero India 2021 thread
Good to have those in the Aero India 2021 thread
- 27 Feb 2021 03:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 1745
- Views: 348123
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
NASM-SR at 380kg with 55km range has been designed for medium naval helicopters.
There will likely be NASM-MR variant at over 100km for fixed wing MPA. Weight around 500kg. Larger boosters perhaps?
Longer range 200km+ (and heavier 1200kg) would be fulfilled by Brahmos-NG for fighter aircraft.
There will likely be NASM-MR variant at over 100km for fixed wing MPA. Weight around 500kg. Larger boosters perhaps?
Longer range 200km+ (and heavier 1200kg) would be fulfilled by Brahmos-NG for fighter aircraft.
- 24 Feb 2021 07:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1130
- Views: 283396
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
^^^ Original intent from many years ago (more like a decade ago FWIR) was for the initial lot to be 13 NAMICA & 443 NAG Missiles. Looks like the IA hasn’t changed that stance. Total requirement was for 200 NAMICA and 7000 NAG missiles. Nag waits for sweetheart NAMICA ... The wait has put Hyderab...
- 24 Feb 2021 07:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
- Replies: 189
- Views: 48656
Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
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So it looks like LCH maybe able to carry a max total of 12 HELINAs.
2 + 4 + 4 + 2
So it looks like LCH maybe able to carry a max total of 12 HELINAs.
2 + 4 + 4 + 2
- 24 Feb 2021 07:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5319
- Views: 1353631
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
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Typically, some differences will remain given the build specs may have altered ever so slightly between the variants.
Typically, some differences will remain given the build specs may have altered ever so slightly between the variants.
- 24 Feb 2021 06:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5319
- Views: 1353631
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
The MiG 29 ‘Baaz’ Story By A Young Defence Enthusiast https://airpowerasia.com/2021/02/19/the-mig-29-baaz-story-by-a-young-defence-enthusiast/ By Shwetabh Singh Rajput 1979 - Jaguar 1980-82 - MiG-23/27 1982 - Mirage-2000 1986 - MiG-29 Hindsight 20/20: if the GoI and IAF had focused on Mirage-2000 w...
- 23 Feb 2021 15:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5319
- Views: 1353631
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Now please update with the price tag for each of the option. That will provide a more realistic picture of what can be afforded.
- 23 Feb 2021 02:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1132559
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
... 3. Procurement from private sector will not be limited to 15 per cent but will go much beyond that. ... GoI can achieve Strategic Partnership model with domestic aircraft and helicopters. Many Tier-1 to 3 private aerospace companies could be nurtured via HAL/NAL/DRDO outsourcing sub-assemblies,...
- 22 Feb 2021 05:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 528
- Views: 139209
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
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Navy must go with at the very least 12 NLCA-mk1s/Trainers. Apart from excellent LIFT aircraft, it will generate immense operational data for ADA/HAL. This was mentioned by the PD, TEDBF as well in the interview.
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Is the IN listening?
- 22 Feb 2021 05:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 528
- Views: 139209
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Though I would love to see more such interviews from DDR, I didn't like the manners. At times it appears insulting for the person being interviewed. Hemant Sai'ji, please please grant the interviewer some leeway. Actually lot of leeway. The interviewer (who is our own BRFite) was obviously preparin...
- 22 Feb 2021 05:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 536
- Views: 123419
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
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Does it apply to the 10 LCA trainers too? Thought the trainers were going to be similar to the Mk.1 FOC fit out.
LCA Trainers: 4 +4+10
Does it apply to the 10 LCA trainers too? Thought the trainers were going to be similar to the Mk.1 FOC fit out.
LCA Trainers: 4 +4+10
- 20 Feb 2021 05:19
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 8835
- Views: 1035093
- 19 Feb 2021 19:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4207
- Views: 1227425
- 19 Feb 2021 16:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2477
- Views: 570102
- 19 Feb 2021 16:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4207
- Views: 1227425
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Video of Helina test. https://twitter.com/DRDO_India/status/1362682696158306305 i thought that Dhruvastra was the launcher but looks like it is the Air force version of Helina. Different angle video https://twitter.com/ndtvvideos/status/1362693687508160513?s=20 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EukyDgfVg...
- 19 Feb 2021 14:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4207
- Views: 1227425
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
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Now it will need to go through 13-step procurement process
Now it will need to go through 13-step procurement process

- 19 Feb 2021 14:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380164
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/1362441147738710019?s=20 ---> Indian Army planning to order two to three additional regiments of the K-9 Vajra-T Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH) for deployment in mountainous areas especially Ladakh. https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/136231865530496205...
- 19 Feb 2021 13:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380164
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Any new orders should they come, it will take 36-months from new contract signing to start of deliveries. The L&T line will be sitting idle for a long while (like the Arjun line idle for 8 years).
- 16 Feb 2021 18:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 539
- Views: 156434
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
^^^ Like this F-18 external stealthy enclosed weapons pod http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4o_yq9Ay7fs/UhzY-S27FTI/AAAAAAAA2LI/r35K3nmKsFc/s640/163474043-Advanced-Super-Hornet-Media-Brief_page21_image267.png https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTluKWqwYL1GsdkgSBKcM7Obw5huR8IpPJDNQ&usqp...
- 16 Feb 2021 14:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 539
- Views: 156434
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
^^^
Good luck
WW2 technology (Spitfire) vs today’s/future technology (LCA/AMCA) ... can’t compare!
Good luck
WW2 technology (Spitfire) vs today’s/future technology (LCA/AMCA) ... can’t compare!
- 16 Feb 2021 10:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1323
- Views: 380164
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
^^^
Apparently there is also a “reliability trial”
Apparently there is also a “reliability trial”

- 15 Feb 2021 20:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1130
- Views: 283396
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
With --Atma Nirbhar Bharat-- slogan and PM himself making the personal push for Arjun Mk.1A, the IA generals (armored) will be under pressure to order more of Arjuns and its variants. No more T-series from here onwards ... at least not under the current GoI. The generals will have to directly answer...
- 14 Feb 2021 15:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 287
- Views: 65914
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtJmcy_XUAAfCB2?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Etgxc7iVcAQy5Gr?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtND3ksVgAA3AR4?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtgxcivUUAEGu91?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.c...
- 14 Feb 2021 15:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 536
- Views: 123419
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
la.khan,
Those are work of art (software-aided) ... not real photographs
Those are work of art (software-aided) ... not real photographs

- 14 Feb 2021 15:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2392
- Views: 382822
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
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Final count will be 275 (with 12 new additions as part of final attrition replacement order under negotiation).
272 - 9 + 12
Final count will be 275 (with 12 new additions as part of final attrition replacement order under negotiation).
272 - 9 + 12
- 13 Feb 2021 14:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2392
- Views: 382822
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
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Invest in “Super Sukhoi” upgrade instead. For a fleet of 272 units, the GoI/IAF will be looking at a MLU total cost of around $10 billion (@ $35 million/unit).
Invest in “Super Sukhoi” upgrade instead. For a fleet of 272 units, the GoI/IAF will be looking at a MLU total cost of around $10 billion (@ $35 million/unit).
- 13 Feb 2021 02:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 3936
- Views: 814235
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Astra on the outermost wing pylon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjABW3yVkAE4aWp?format=jpg&name=medium Looks to be four stations cleared (older design carriage trails) https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS5oHP5S11NBRcrwct7MzH0DyPmc9OOLC4iHw&usqp=CAU
- 13 Feb 2021 01:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 536
- Views: 123419
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
https://twitter.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1360222884216492032?s=20 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuB6wcrVEAcVKYg?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuB6zFXUUAgz7Ad?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuB6khPVkAkHSf_?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/m...
- 13 Feb 2021 01:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 5370
- Views: 1206845
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://twitter.com/KUNALBI25146617/status/1357404382103502851?s=20 ---> https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtZWwjyWQAIjctq?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtZbY0vXEAUPoO6?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtZWyKgWQAMefvg?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg...
- 09 Feb 2021 14:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 346121
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Can’t complain about the good content though 

- 09 Feb 2021 14:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 3936
- Views: 814235
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
HAL nears end of long Su-30MKI production run https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/hal-nears-end-of-long-su-30mki-production-run/142301.article 05 Feb 2021 Not a easy task but can this line be re-used for Tejas ? Su-30MKI overhaul capacity being increased from 15/year to 25/year. Plus, “Super Sukho...
- 09 Feb 2021 06:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 3936
- Views: 814235
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
^^^
So the DCMAWS is pod based (and not pylon based). Assuming would require two outer wing stations (one on either side) to provide a decent coverage. Won’t be full 360 degrees though.
Setup looks to be: ASPJs on the wing tips and DCMAWS on the outermost wing pylons.
So the DCMAWS is pod based (and not pylon based). Assuming would require two outer wing stations (one on either side) to provide a decent coverage. Won’t be full 360 degrees though.
Setup looks to be: ASPJs on the wing tips and DCMAWS on the outermost wing pylons.
- 09 Feb 2021 06:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 3797
- Views: 757685
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
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Do we know how many Rafale LRUs/parts DRAL manufacturers for PBL/ongoing maintenance?
Do we know how many Rafale LRUs/parts DRAL manufacturers for PBL/ongoing maintenance?
- 08 Feb 2021 06:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 539
- Views: 156434
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/1358271196387753984?s=20 ---> Report: India's 5th generation stealth fighter AMCA will be manufactured at HAL Nashik, once it is ready for production. was this not supposed to be built by a consortium of private players and government? Making a 5th gen would...
- 08 Feb 2021 06:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1194
- Views: 252419
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
The IN has taken a step backwards the last decade. IMO. The whole P75I conception was flawed. Instead, the IN experiences operating Kilo, Type-1500 and Scorpene together with DRDO labs and consultancy from Russian and French could have by now come up with an indigenous SSK design. Build it iterative...