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by basant
30 Sep 2023 09:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 176
Views: 181799

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

'Probable intent' is a long way from placing orders. Let's hope for the best.
by basant
22 Sep 2023 13:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1168181

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

My personal feeling is this is not correct news, the new Netra's will come on A319/A320/A321 platform - this is in the works for a few years, not out of production EM 145 Airbus is for Mk-2. Ground work started for 6 Netra Mark-1 || 6 Netra Mark-II AEW&C will be delivered by 2028 -IMtGd5xs0o
by basant
18 Sep 2023 18:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

This is a relevant article. Worth reading the entire length. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling it has upgraded its fifth generation Litening and Reccelite systems, effectively transforming them from traditional EO pods into EO+, with the addition of a unique SAR feature and the optio...
by basant
17 Sep 2023 10:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Is the money paid to HAL? What's the amount and deadline?
by basant
11 Sep 2023 13:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1115
Views: 612426

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

These are projects going on in parallel rather than in sequential order which is good. There is nothing unusual about it as we have many building blocks already in place, and have enough trained manpower for the task.
by basant
08 Sep 2023 07:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

NeutronX @Archit_Ch The production of the first 40 LCAs (Mk1) will be completed by next year. One of the few external differences, that the LCAs of the 83 Mk1a deal will have, is a new fin. It comprises of fewer parts and will be easier to manufacture. The first aircraft with this fin will be SP-41...
by basant
29 Aug 2023 16:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 852114

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

It was not Tehelka, the push came from the CAG and the government approved it. And the result was disastrous. CAG slams NDA-1 for delaying Rafale deal, but lauds its move against IAF pitch https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cag-slams-nda-1-for-delaying-rafale-deal-but-lauds-its-move-against-i...
by basant
28 Aug 2023 23:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 852114

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

It does not matter how many bids (by vendors) are received in case of a 2-bid tender. If there was no tender, there is no necessity for 2-bids. I think the purchase is through G2G, so it will be different. IIRC, it was during ABV's time that the concept of L1 bid and tendering process began for defe...
by basant
28 Aug 2023 23:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 852114

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

That is in the process of 2-bid tenders.
by basant
27 Aug 2023 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

From internet sources, it appears to be Uttam.
by basant
26 Aug 2023 21:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Minor hiccups can be expected for the Mk1As, that would not be surprising. It happened with FOC also. Once stabilized, it should be smooth as was the case with the Sukhoi production. However, some lag is to be expected between Mk1A and Mk2 production and stabilization. Buying refuellers will be a po...
by basant
26 Aug 2023 18:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

I really pray that no one from IAF SQR/purchase is reading this thread!
by basant
26 Aug 2023 13:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Can't see the tail number but the prototype of Mk1As are flying too. So it could be more than aerodynamics.
by basant
25 Aug 2023 15:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

My guess is that we will have 24/yr production rate. The price of the earlier 83 a/c was 6.5 B USD and for 100 it would be close to 7.83B - 8B (round off?). This might just be an acknowledgement that the Mk2 will take more time. Plus there could be more Rafales (hopefully) to augment the strength, w...
by basant
24 Aug 2023 23:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

No sir. Gripen C is similar to the Tejas Mk1 with F404. Gripen E with Tejas Mk2. There was a model of Gripen that had F414 in the original Gripen (JAS 39). This a/c, called Gripen Demo, flew in 2009 and achieved supercruise. Here is the link.
by basant
24 Aug 2023 23:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

No Admiral, I have no news on that. Apologies.
by basant
24 Aug 2023 22:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 902
Views: 3306908

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Performance of Mk1 can be inferred from Gripen C and development time may also be similar to that of Gripen-E. Could be faster, but one shouldn't be shocked if it turns out to be similar. I always liked the original proposal from HAL, to plugin GE-F414 in place of the F404. It would have given addit...
by basant
24 Aug 2023 16:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

ramana wrote: 23 Aug 2023 21:42 Finally Indian-designed plane fires Indian-designed BVR.
And IAF has 40 planes that can fire Astra.
Ramana garu, I am confused. IAF has 40 a/c that can fire Brahmos. As for Astra, it should be all Sukhois and Tejas, much more than 40.
by basant
23 Aug 2023 21:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

No news about firing in air, just ground testing is known publicly. there's video of aerial firing on twitter. shared by DRDO updates, HVTIAF, and many BRFites https://twitter.com/DRDO_India/status/1694319452270268445 I was answering for the integration of gun. You don't want to test BVR in ground....
by basant
23 Aug 2023 19:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Great development. Hopefully it will be inducted soon.
by basant
23 Aug 2023 18:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Kersi wrote: 23 Aug 2023 16:32
basant wrote: 20 Aug 2023 08:58
Since FOC.
With firing trials o ground and in air ?
No news about firing in air, just ground testing is known publicly.
by basant
20 Aug 2023 08:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Kakkaji wrote: 20 Aug 2023 04:39 Cannon integrated finally?
Since FOC.
by basant
20 Aug 2023 01:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6372
Views: 1984166

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

I respectfully disagree. CAG has a very specific task -- to evaluate projects based on proposals and approvals. So if an agency claims to develop a product in a particular timeframe and a budget, receives funds and does not deliver according to the set parameters, it is the responsibility of CAG to ...
by basant
18 Aug 2023 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 230748

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

Addition of NP5 aircraft to LCA Navy prototype fleet will help to accelerate flight testing activities which will provide designers vital inputs towards design and development of the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), the prestigious futuristic carrier aircraft programme of the country.LCA Nav...
by basant
11 Aug 2023 12:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 538052

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

That would be useless. One can't even make Prof. D see reason through proofs. Twitteratis hardly are there to learn.
by basant
08 Aug 2023 18:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

RM12 involved significant work. I hope that F414 involves no R&D as it will add to delays. What work was done by us on AL-31?
by basant
08 Aug 2023 15:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

पिछले साल प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की सरकार ने तेजस एलसीए मार्क 2 फाइटर जेट (Tejas Mk2) को हरी झंडी मिली थी. अब इसके प्रोटोटाइप को बनाने की अनुमति मि... https://www.aajtak.in/science/photo/lca-mk2-tejas-fighter-jet-first-flight-in-december-2024-cds-1753082-2023-08-08-2 Translation: The first fligh...
by basant
08 Aug 2023 04:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Admiral, I know that EPE and EDE are ruled out. :)

Years ago there was excitement over the possibility, but then it died quickly. I do not know what makes INS6 different. Could be related to FADEC, not sure at all but would love to know.
by basant
08 Aug 2023 03:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

I doubt that, Admiral. I do not recollect anything along these lines being discussed reg. the engine. The only thing that comes to mind was the interest in F414-GE-INS6 vs F414-GE-EDE/EPE. Perhaps it is the INS6 version only.
by basant
08 Aug 2023 02:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

I am not so worried about the price aspect, but baffled by this 'co-development' part.
by basant
08 Aug 2023 02:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

And here is one more googly: HAL is simultaneously ramping up R&D spend from out of its retained earnings. Ananthakrishnan said price negotiations, post inking of the MoU with General Electric (GE) for co-development of F414 engines which would power Tejas Mk2 , have not started as yet. Big reve...
by basant
07 Aug 2023 13:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Time's article heading and content are at odds. Someone who was totally disinterested wrote it, if it was not done on purpose.
by basant
07 Aug 2023 10:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

^^^ Precisely. It is the duty of the political leadership to lead the bureaucracy to attain its policy objectives. Blaming them after so many years is pointless. We should always remember that, now unimaginable, entire fundamental policies of the Indian industry and economy was changed by a small gr...
by basant
07 Aug 2023 00:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

I don't disagree with what you are saying RoyG. However collusive interests thrive in an environment when multiple agendas are put in front of decision makers. What is the priority for the decision makers? Once the answer is found to that question, everything else will fall in place. Agreed, sir. T...
by basant
06 Aug 2023 11:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

^^^ I also have been of the same opinion that we could skip or have AMCA in parallel to Mk2. We are not skipping any generations here at all, unlike in the case of Tejas Mk1 that skipped 2 gens! We have parallels elsewhere in India, like PSLV proved to be great despite bad record of its predecessor ...
by basant
05 Aug 2023 21:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2696
Views: 1028014

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Centre Waives 'Conditional Clause' On Development Of LCA Mark-2, Work On 6 Prototypes To Begin Soon: Sources Of course, sources said, while the government has cleared the way, work cannot yet begin as the US Congress is yet to clear it. There is a firm belief, however, that there is bipartisan supp...