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konaseema

To be fair to our Navy, the naval version of ALH is having some or one teething issue that is yet to be resolved by the OEM, in this case, HAL. With such an issue and its fleet grounded along with that of Coast Guard, the rank & file can assume that their leadership is forcing them to use anothe...

konaseema

Any which way we slice and dice this, we will end up with anywhere between 4-6 squadrons of Rafale and around 6-10 squadrons of Tejas Mk2 with or with out GE-414 engines.

konaseema

Irrespective of how the deal for GE-414 goes, we might end up with a Mk2A at some point with a different engine, other than GE-414.

konaseema

HAL is the lead integrator and the one which has signed the manufacturing agreement with IAF / GoI. It has outsourced the work to build the building blocks of the airframe and LRU's while many LRU's and other components are imported from foreign OEM's. Now 2 to 3 LSP's were modified to test various ...

konaseema

Not too late to start negotiations for the local manufacturing of F404-IS20 turofans as well. We will need at least 1 more engine for the lifespan of our Tejas Mk1/A's. If we are indeed adding 97 more, then we will need between 410 - 500 engines in the next 30-40 years. It's always better to have a ...

konaseema

I would also add another batch of 15 Chinook's to the above list.

konaseema

My guess is that the funding for TEDBF will come sometime next year as they have just signed the deal this year for the Rafale-M's. The next set of Naval assets would / should be a follow on order for another Vikrant type carrier along with the funding for TEDBF, Project 18 Next Generation Destroyer...

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I think the gloves are off and my belief is that the Govt of India won't insist that we hit only the known terrorist targets based on the statement that we won't differentiate the terrorists from their backers. I derive my conclusion that it means, we will hit the Pak military installations aka SEAD...

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Thanks Cain Marko Ji. I want to analyze this purchase from another angle as well. Buying a 5th Generation jet from China under favorable terms is one thing but to maintain these jets, keeping them stealthy or keeping them flight worthy (Operational expenses) is another. Where will PAF get this fundi...

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We have been in this predicament, since we saw the Chinese rollout their J-20. With the news that Pakistan is going to acquire J-35, there is this concern that a J-35 with PAF is like a garland in the hands of a monkey. Having said that, since we have the radar network and the Air Defense network th...

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Any India specific enhancements to Su-57, will lead to delay in acquiring these platforms and will defeat the purpose of acquiring 5th generation aircraft in the next few years. Unless IAF finds the plain vanilla Su-57 good enough for its immediate 5th generation aircraft needs, then it is a NO GO. ...

konaseema

India has many levers to use in the case of getting the local manufacturing of both GE-404 and GE-414 engines. India can use the future orders from both Air India & Indigo or by purchasing additional P8i, MH-60R, Chinook, C-130 or even request US government to release up to 11 C-17 from its wart...

konaseema

Given the political scenario and geo-strategic scenario that is prevailing in the country and the world, it would be a difficult decision for the current government to finalize a deal with Dassault aviation. But I do wish they make the decision and order 114 Rafale's sooner than later but this may a...

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Maybe another squadron or two of Su-30 MKI's with the Super Sukhoi upgrade, dedicated to play EW (Desi Growler) / Buddy Refueling role wouldn't be a bad idea, given the mess that USA has created. As they say quantity has its own quality, this is the best bet given the fix we are with respect to squa...

konaseema

Typically almost all defense deliveries start between 24 to 36 months from when the contract was inked.

konaseema

Our government should create a program to engage / hire those Indian origin scientists and engineers who have vast experience in the R&D & manufacturing of Turbofan engines for a period of 4-5 years as consultants to the Kaveri program with the expectation that they would review / enhance wh...

konaseema

Here is another perspective on the stoppage of fire.

https://www.youtube.com/live/4Bt1AI4Y-O ... lXRtIYOSLM

konaseema

Yeh Dil Mange More!!! We all want more from the government and a solution for Kashmir using this, so called once in a lifetime opportunity. We need to think how we got here before thinking where we can go from here. Did we know how good our Air Defense systems were and how they will function in a ne...

konaseema

We think that Pakistani Armed Forces & its generals are rational and will stop all terror activities against us because of this cease fire. I think they have been served a notice and that this operation is not over yet. There may be numerous mulla officers of the PA, across the LOC who maybe tr...

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We think that Pakistani Armed Forces & its generals are rational and will stop all terror activities against us because of this cease fire. I think they have been served a notice and that this operation is not over yet. There may be numerous mulla officers of the PA, across the LOC who maybe tri...

konaseema

As long as Pakistan exists in its current form, until its economy goes into an irrecoverable spin, its armed forces defanged and more importantly when its general public (if ever) stops thinking Hindus are their enemy, there is NO WAY either this Indian government or any other government of India ca...

konaseema

Too much bitching and moaning again. You want to win the war & the narrative war but can't put up with the agenda that our TV channels are dishing out. There is no way the govt and the armed forces are going to satisfy the wishes of this forum. If there is an announcement that we lost couple of ...

konaseema

Time for Operation Ashwamedh!!!

konaseema

Whether this is a rumor or a prank for April 1st, the question we need to ask is "How close are we to achieving both the Dry and Wet thrust of a GE-404-IN20 caliber engine???" Given the time lapse since the funding was cut for the Kaveri engine program, how much would have GTRE achieved? I...

konaseema

There is still a case for a local manufacturing line of GE 404-IN20 engines in India. Even if we go with 2 to 2.5 engines for the lifecycle of each Tejas Mk1/A (220 aircraft - 40 + 83 + 97), we will need around 440 engines (123 * 1.5 + (97 * 2.5)). While we negotiate the local manufacturing of GE-41...

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Based on what I know, there are NO trainer versions planned for Mk2 or AMCA. That said, there is a need for a LIFT and HAL's attempt to address this need is through HLFT-42. Whether HAL is successful in exporting this aircraft is to be seen. I am glad that HAL is going ahead with the design and deve...

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maitya ji, we need to become a bit more proactive in this regard, instead of expectantly waiting open mouthed under some random mango tree and hoping against hope that a ripe, juicy, sweet and succulent mango (complete TOT for the latest military jet engine) will miraculously fall into the aforemen...

konaseema

^^^ Interestingly, if you look at the specs of Astra Mk1 behind, Mk3 is exactly the same size (dimensions and length). The difference is the speed of the missile aka Launch Mach number - Mach 4.5 Vs 0.8 - 2.2. Astra III appears to be a slow moving missile but with an interception speed of 2.0 - 3.6...

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All our services have exhibited that they won't place an order until all their requirements are met by any or all defense equipment manufactured locally in India. In spite of knowing this, crying wolf every now and then that we are purchasing from external vendors (where there is product maturity in...

konaseema

The President of USA said that his government will clear the deck to sell these F-35 jets to India. Did our PM say that he will buy it? All this euphoria or the doom / gloom after just a joint press conference with these news articles is not funny any more. For me, If it comes, it's good and if it d...

konaseema

... Interesting to see new trainers labeled as Mk1A Trainer. I thought even the 10 ordered as part of the order for 83 (73 + 10) Mk1A's were Mk1 standard trainers. The twin seater trainers don't have the mid-air refueling probe. Not sure if the MK1A LRU's and the Israeli ELTA AESA radar are include...

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uddu wrote: ↑09 Feb 2025 19:08 ...

Interesting to see new trainers labeled as Mk1A Trainer. I thought even the 10 ordered as part of the order for 83 (73 + 10) Mk1A's were Mk1 standard trainers.

konaseema

It's a chicken or egg scenario. If imports are banned and a war starts, that is suicidal for both the forces and the government in charge. If you don't ban imports, the forces will never allow the imports to ever stop. It is a very slow process and there is no easy answer to the question whether 10 ...

konaseema

When HAL signs a contract with IAF, the aircraft production rate is discussed / decided and the cost is determined by that rate. This in turn drives the amount HAL has to invest on creating the infrastructure that it has to spend. These are all inter-linked. If IAF is ready to pay more per aircraft,...

konaseema

Please Sir, not IDRW of all sources. Looks like the news is legit. Some of these facilities were planned in around 2016 according to this DM MoS answers to the parliament: https://eparlib.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/683757/1/36494.pdf . Seems like they are progressing good in building large ground t...

konaseema

With 4 programs (Tejas Mk1/A, Mk2, TEDBF & AMCA Mk1) that need 2 different types, the best possible option is to fund initiatives that will result in 2 different engines with 5% - 10% more thrust over GE 404 & 414 engines when these aircrafts need replacement engines. This buys us around 10 ...

konaseema

I would like us to provide suggestions and alternatives like what can be done to encourage our forces to induct a certain % of the total order in the IOC specification. What does it take to convince all 3 services to do IOC / FOC (mimic Tejas) across all Indigenous platforms and NOT need a Manohar ...

konaseema

konaseema-ji... I don't disagree. It is also true for India that we will take few decades to reach our targets, in every aspect of life, including defense. Even though it seems so natural, logical and the best decision to make, we don't have that experience with the Narendra Modi Government in many...

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It's anybody's guess why what PLA did what it did in Galwan and why it didn't escalate any further in the last 4 years. It dared India to respond and it didn't dare India again when India responded. Why does China do all the postering and drills through PLAAN / PLAAF against Taiwan and not try somet...

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Here are the number of the different versions of ALH Dhruv (sourced from Wikipedia). Armed Forces HAL Dhruv HAL Rudra HAL Prachand Total In Service Ordered In Service Ordered In Service Ordered Indian Air Force 95 0 16 50 10 66 237 Indian Army 76 19 75 0 5 90 265 Indian Navy 24 0 0 0 0 0 24 Indian C...

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