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Cosmo, you have made all sorts of erroneous inferences, whereas Srin is on the right track. GOI/MOD didn't wobble but made the best out of the circumstances. TOT in most cases would come with such locks we couldn't use it on future programs.

DRDO's MPATGM program has been launched quite some time back precisely because Spike was delayed.
I have posted the talk by their production partner on the Missile Thread.

Question is why was Spike was delayed.

Second, the Spike deal as delayed not because of DRDO but because, as usual, the vendor tried to wiggle out of TOT considerations.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 544556.cms
Official sources in New Delhi had earlier indicated that the proposal to acquire the missile system faced hurdles when Israeli side apparently expressed reservations in ensuring full transfer of technology as per the provisions of the 'Make in India' initiative.
This is not a new thing:
BEL had long been in talks with Rafael to produce its IIR seekers in India, beginning with those for the Python-5.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/tod ... 989958.ece

The deal was stuck interminably because Rafael did NOT want a GOI owned venture to have the lead stake in a venture. They were worried India would use the tech for its own missiles and they'd lose a good potential revenue stream and their unique advantage.

So the plan went nowhere.

The sticking point in this deal, would again have been two things - the seeker tech & presumably the Spike specific guidance scheme with its fiber optics and software.

Third, now that DRDO has made progress on the Nag front with FPAs from Sofradir, the Israelis are now suddenly available to provide TOT at the "right price". DRDO/MOD quite justifiably figured out the TOT deal would involve lock-in to the proprietary Israeli tech & furthermore divert funds from the MPATGM program.

Further, the Israeli TOT would likely go to some special JV with a first time private partner, in short, ensuring BDL/BEL etc couldn't leverage that tech for future DRDO programs on the side.

Fourth, hence the current proposal to take Spikes without TOT but under a Govt to Govt deal to meet urgent operational considerations but without giving an over the top freebie to Israel.

A plus for Netanyuhu and optics is just icing on the cake.

Cosmo_R wrote:
1. DRDO objected. Got the PSU unions to throw their weight around. MoD wobbled because it's what they do.
2. COAS Bipin Rawat intervened to argue that Indian infantry would be at disadvantage to Pakis if they had to wait until 2022 for first deliveries from DRDO?BDL whatever and they need a stopgap
3. Netanhayu needed a win locally in Israel so the deal was that he 'intervened' with his friend NaMo to overrule MoD/DRDO
4. So, DRDO dropped its objections (get this :)) if there was no 'ToT' involved
5. Price was reduced since no 'ToT' was involved
6. Netanyahu get a win, NaMo gets a reduced (50%) price for the same number of missiles because no 'ToT'

SHQ gets to cook you a great dinner.

All sources are public (Google). Just put the various nuggets together and it's a meal. Ironies are side dishes.
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And the bigger point is this: does Spike work in Indian conditions. It would be good to have reports and details on those! Not whether TOT etc is essential and the dastardly PSUs scuttling some MOD deal, because tomorrow if the local program is delayed, we can always convert this deal into a local manufacturing one.

The key point though is whether Spike is the right choice for the Indian Army as versus (say) the Javelin.
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Another point is Kalyani has invested in the facility for Spike and Spice (60-70 crores). Cancelling it would send the wrong message for MII. They did so, after Spike became the only game in town post the US flip flops over Javelin.
http://ajaishukla.blogspot.in/2012/06/u ... cloud.html

A dangerous flashpoint in US-India relations faces visiting US Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, who faces tough questions from Indian officials on Tuesday. The US State Department has slashed India’s request for Javelin anti-tank missiles, offering instead a smaller quantity that Washington sources say is “less than half of what India has requested for.”
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Its also interesting to see how incredible our media is. There are literally no reports on the actual performance of the Spike in trials (one has to dig for them, apparently 7 out of 10 failed trials way back, but no reports thereafter). Whereas tons of articles bemoaning the cancellation of Spike, literally repeating the same talking points. Makes one wonder.
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^^^
Paid mouthpieces!
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Russian, Indian portfolio of orders for arms exceeds $4 bln

More:
http://tass.com/defense/987316
MOSCOW, January 29. /TASS/. The portfolio of orders for arms of Russia and India is over $4 bln now, Deputy CEO of Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Sergey Goreslavsky said Monday.

"The total volume of supplies between Russia and India has exceeded $65 bln over the years of cooperation, while the portfolio of orders is over $4 bln as of today," he said.
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Here is a story about defence acquisition in OZ.

"Buyer's remorse: Australia's sorry record on defence hardware" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... are_btn_wa
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ks_sachin wrote:Here is a story about defence acquisition in OZ.

"Buyer's remorse: Australia's sorry record on defence hardware" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... are_btn_wa
They have been only screwing up for a decade. They have a long ways to go before they catch up to us. But it is a horse race.
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Cosmo_R wrote:
ks_sachin wrote:Here is a story about defence acquisition in OZ.

"Buyer's remorse: Australia's sorry record on defence hardware" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/ ... are_btn_wa
They have been only screwing up for a decade. They have a long ways to go before they catch up to us. But it is a horse race.
Another country where Defence procurements are micro managed by politicians and democracy run amok, end result is a disaster.
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Karan M wrote:Cosmo, you have made all sorts of erroneous inferences, whereas Srin is on the right track. GOI/MOD didn't wobble but made the best out of the circumstances. TOT in most cases would come with such locks we couldn't use it on future programs.

This is not a new thing:
BEL had long been in talks with Rafael to produce its IIR seekers in India, beginning with those for the Python-5.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/tod ... 989958.ece

The deal was stuck interminably because Rafael did NOT want a GOI owned venture to have the lead stake in a venture. They were worried India would use the tech for its own missiles and they'd lose a good potential revenue stream and their unique advantage.

So the plan went nowhere.

The sticking point in this deal, would again have been two things - the seeker tech & presumably the Spike specific guidance scheme with its fiber optics and software.

Third, now that DRDO has made progress on the Nag front with FPAs from Sofradir, the Israelis are now suddenly available to provide TOT at the "right price". DRDO/MOD quite justifiably figured out the TOT deal would involve lock-in to the proprietary Israeli tech & furthermore divert funds from the MPATGM program.
Would be interesting to see the actual numbers being ordered :mrgreen:
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On the occasion of its 10th Anniversary Sergey Viktorovich Chemezov CEO of Rostec Corporation interacts with India Strategic in an exclusive interview from Moscow

Russia Continues to View India as a Privileged Strategic Partner
India Strategic: Rostec recently celebrated the 10th anniversary. What do you consider the main achievements of the company and what direction of development is indicated for the next 10 years?

Chemezov: The most important event was the very creation of Rostec 10 years ago. If this decision was not made, it is difficult to imagine in what position we would now find ourselves. Ten years ago we received hundreds of scattered defence assets. A third of enterprises were in a pre-crisis and crisis stage, 28 in the stage of bankruptcy. On the basis of these enterprises, we created a number of holding companies separating them in terms of various industries. For ten years we have carried out a wide reorganisation, eliminated corruption, developed and implemented a single very demanding strategy, introduced new production sites.

One of the achievements in recent years has been the success of Rosoboronexport in foreign arms markets. Today, Rosoboronexport’s portfolio of orders exceeds $40 billion.

By 2025 Rostec plans to achieve parity by revenue of military and civil products of 50/50 (currently it is about 70/30).In the new 2025 Development Strategy, we set a target for revenues at an average annual growth rate of at least 17 per cent and we are working hard to implement it. According to our forecasts, its growth in 2017 will be about 22 per cent.

India Strategic: How do you see the role of India in the development strategy of Rostec State Corporation?


Chemezov:I would like to emphasise that India is Russia’s privileged strategic partner. In a tough international competition environment, by practice we prove that Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation is not only steadily developing, but also deepening. Our strategy is to further expand cooperation with Indian producers in accordance with the policy of “Make in India”, proclaimed by the Government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Only Russia transfers 100 per cent of technologies to India, which allows Indian defenсe companies to develop their own military production in full. For example, in India, through Russian licenses, production of Su-30MKI aircraft is underway, as also major overhaul of RD-33 aircraft engines. A striking example of Russian-Indian cooperation is the creation of a unique supersonic cruise missile BrahMos. Similar Russian technologies have not been transferred to any other country.

Today, Rosoboronexport’s portfolio of orders in India exceeds $4 billion and the current planning of the Russian-Indian military-technical cooperation is carried out on a long-term basis.

India Strategic: What is the status of the Indo-Russian FGFA programme? There were reports that the program was stuck in connection with costing issues.

Chemezov:As for the project of joint development of a fifth-generation fighter (FGFA), work is underway. The first stage of the project is completed, now the second stage is under discussion. I think that the contract documents in the very near future will be signed. The project is very complex, but the work continues, although not so quickly.

India Strategic: What is the contract stage for the delivery of S-400 Triumf systems in India? When will the delivery begin? Apart from the missile system, what are the other features of the deal, and is there any particular reason for the delay?


Chemezov:The intergovernmental agreement on this project was signed in Goa just one year ago. This agreement is on the supply of the most modern equipment for strategic purposes. Now it is important not to rush things and give both parties time for contract negotiations.

Discussion of this contract is at a profoundly advanced stage. Currently, the technical details of the contract are being discussed. This is a very complex contract with many technical specifications and variables, as well as pricing conditions, production and delivery schedules; everything must be carefully coordinated. I am confident that as soon as the negotiations are completed, the contract will be signed. The work is proceeding according to plan and this pace fully meets our expectations.

India Strategic: What is the status of the supply of additional 48 Mi-17 V5 helicopters to India? When do you expect the signing of the contract?


Chemezov:Negotiations with the Indian side on the delivery of 48 Mi-17 V5 helicopters have been completed; we expect to sign the corresponding contract in the first quarter of 2018.

India is the largest foreign operator of Mi-8/17 helicopters, and they have proven themselves through decades of use. One of its most competitive advantages is the cost of an hour of flight, which is unmatched by any of the competitors. The increase in the fleet of these helicopters is a very logical step.

In addition, the serious modernisation potential of the Mi-8/17 is confirmed by the development of the Mi-171A2 model, which includes more than 80 changes and improvements to the platform. The very first contract to export a Mi-171A2 was signed with an Indian company during the Dubai Airshow recently.

India Strategic: India is interested in creating a single-engine fighter inside the country in the framework of a new model of strategic partnership. Is Rostec interested in taking part in this?


Chemezov: Russia is very strong in the production of various types of twin-engine aircraft, but at present we do not produce single-engine fighters. And our main twin-engine aircraft, both MiGs and Sukhois, are used by the Indian air force.

But if India wants to develop its own single-engine aircraft, and if India is interested in international cooperation to develop this aircraft, Russia and Rostec will be open to cooperation. Thus, if we are invited to participate in the joint development of a single-engine aircraft, we are ready to do this, as it was done in the past with other Russian-Indian projects. The BrahMos supersonic missile is a good example of such cooperation between the two countries.

India Strategic:Recently, India has opened a tender for over 100 helicopters with naval equipment and naval multipurpose helicopters? Will Rostec participate in it?


Chemezov:Russian Helicopters has already announced its intention to participate in this tender with the Ka-226T model, where they will be represented by Rosoboronexport (both companies are part of Rostec State Corporation).

In the tender for the supply of more than 100 helicopters for the Indian Navy, the conditions for all are the same. Whether the Ka-226T is selected or not, I do not know, but our helicopter meets all the requirements presented in the tender documentation, and its technical characteristics exceeds our competitors. We already have a solution for the naval version of this helicopter with folding blades.

Joint venture Kamov Ka-226T with India is a synergetic project with additional opportunities. I would like to tell our Indian colleagues that if the Ministry of Defence of India selects the Ka-226T, India can save money significantly. Thanks to the project for joint production of helicopters, there are opportunities for joint maintenance, training of pilots and mechanics and other related costs.

It seems to me that this will be a reasonable step for the Indian authorities, because they will support the domestic manufacturer in this way, since it is HAL that has a 51 per cent stake in the Russian-Indian Ka-226T JV.

India Strategic: In what areas of industry can Rostec expect to cooperate with India next year? What promising agreements have been signed recently?


Chemezov:In the near future, we plan to move on from direct supplies to joint research, development and production, and the creation of joint ventures. This cooperation is in the high-tech industry between our countries, which was previously non-existent outside the sphere of military-technical cooperation. Rostec is building up its competencies in the field of microelectronics, optics, IT, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and aerospace technologies in recent years. We are ready to develop these areas together with our Indian partners, both public and private companies

Large potential of cooperation with India exists for our subsidiary company Natsimbio. As you know, India has made great strides in pharmacology and is one of the world’s recognised leaders in the manufacture of medicines. We are ready for cooperation; in particular, in the direction of organising production of a number of Indian medicines in Russia.

The Indian company Ishvan Pharmaceutical is an investor in projects on the transfer of vaccines. Together with them, Natsimbio created the company Pharm Aid Ltd, which deals with the projects related to transfer of technology and production localisation.

In October 2017, an integrator of Russian IT solutions in the international market, RITE (part of Rostec State Corporation) and Aark Infosoft Pvt Ltd. (India) signed a memorandum on cooperation in the development of complex IT projects in India. The companies agreed on cooperation on Smart City projects in three cities of India, the development of cyber security and electronic elections in the region.
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Austin, About the modernization program for the Mi-8/17, what are the changes?
Do they have digital avionics and helmet mounted sights?

Lets discuss in the Helicopters thread.
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ramana wrote:Austin, About the modernization program for the Mi-8/17, what are the changes?
Do they have digital avionics and helmet mounted sights?

Lets discuss in the Helicopters thread.
They mention the Mi-171A2 version which has the VK-2500 engines, digital avionics and glass cockpit. Wiki also mentions a new rotor system. Not sure how different it is and what benefits are achieved.

Why would an Mi-17 need helmet mounted sights?
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Boost for armed forces as Defence Ministry approves acquisitions worth over Rs 15,000 crore.

The Indian Armed Forces received a shot in the arm on Tuesday as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded approval to capital acquisition proposals of the services valued at approximately Rs 15,935 crore.

Chaired by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the DAC approved the procurement of essential quantity of light machine guns for the three services through the Fast Track Procedure at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,819 crore. This procurement will meet the operational requirement of the troops deployed on the borders.

A concurrent proposal is being processed for the balance quantity to be procured under the ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’ categorisation.

In addition, the DAC cleared a proposal to procure 7.4 lakh assault rifles for the three services. These rifles will be ‘Made in India’ under the categorisation of ‘Buy and Make (Indian)’, through both Ordnance Factory Board and Private Industry at an estimated cost of Rs 12,280 crore.

In a bid to equip the soldiers on the border with modern and more effective equipment, the DAC has fast tracked procurement of the three main personal weapons, i.e., rifles, carbines and light machine guns in the last one month.

The DAC also approved procurement of 5,719 sniper rifles for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force at an estimated cost of Rs 982 crore. While these high precision weapons will be bought with ‘Buy Global’ categorisation, the ammunition for these will be initially procured and subsequently manufactured in India.

To enhance the anti-submarine warfare capabilities of Indian Naval Ships, the DAC accorded approval for the procurement of Advanced Torpedo Decoy Systems (ATDS) for the Indian Navy. The ‘Mareech’ system has been developed indigenously by Defence Research and Development Organisation and has successfully completed extensive trial evaluations.

The ‘Mareech’ systems will be produced by Bharat Electronics Limited in Bengaluru at an estimated cost of Rs 850 crore.
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Ajay Kumar
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Testing infrastructure of @DRDO_India, DGQA, Defence PSUs like BEL, BDL etc. available for use by industry. In case of any difficulty, contact Defence Investors Cell Email: definvestorcell@ddpmod.gov.in
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That's from Dr. Ajay Singh, IAS the Defence Secretary.
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Defence ministry approves purchase of 41K LMGs, 3.5 lakh carbines.

The defence ministry on Wednesday approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs 9,435 crore including procurement of 41,000 light machine guns and over 3.5 lakh battle carbines to bolster firepower of infantry soldiers deployed along borders with China and Pakistan.

The proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement.

The total cost for procurement of 41,000 LMGs will be Rs 3,000 crore while over 3.5 lakh Close Quarter Battle Carbines will be bought at a cost of Rs 4,607 crore respectively, defence ministry officials said.

They said the weapons are being procured particularly to enhance the fire power of soldiers deployed along India's borders with Pakistan and China.

"With the approval of these two proposals, the government has cleared procurement of the entire range of personal weapons for the three services," the ministry said in a statement.

It said "Of these, immediate operational requirement for the soldiers deployed on the borders will be procured through fast track procurement and for the balance production lines will be set up in India."

On February 13, the defence ministry had approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 15,935 crore which included purchase of 7.40 lakh assault rifles, 5,719 sniper rifles and light machine guns.

Out of total quantities of the weapons, 75 per cent will be procured through Indian Industry under 'Buy & Make (Indian)' category and balance through the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), officials said.

The DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, also approved procurement of "essential quantity" of 'High Capacity Radio Relay' (HCRR) for the Army and the Air Force at an estimated cost of over Rs 1,092 crore.

The defence ministry said these state-of-the-art, high capacity radio relays would ensure reliable communication to the services along with increased bandwidth in the tactical battle area.

To enhance the ability of the Indian Coast Guard to rapidly undertake pollution control measures off the East Coast and Island Territories, the DAC cleared the proposal for acquisition of two Pollution Control Vessels (PCV).

The vessels would be built by Indian shipyards at an approximate cost of Rs 673 crore.

"These ships in addition to carrying out pollution control would also be capable of undertaking patrolling, search and rescue and limited salvage and fire fighting operations at sea," the ministry said.
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Karan,
What is that flow chart, new old?

I think -
AON is followed by preliminary GSQR/ASQR framing/approval followed by RFI than final ASQR/GSQR framing/approval than RFP.
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Source livemint: Tata, Boeing open Apache helicopter unit in Hyderabad
Tata Boeing Aerospace facility Hyderabad will produce fuselages for the AH-64 Apache helicopter, making it the sole global producer of the component

Hyderabad: Tata Boeing Aerospace Ltd (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing Co. and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) on Thursday inaugurated its facility to produce fuselages for the AH-64 Apache helicopter in Hyderabad.

Spread over 14,000-square metres and employing 350 highly skilled workers, the facility will be the sole global producer of fuselages for AH-64 Apache helicopter delivered by Boeing to its global customers including the US Army, a joint press release from Tata and Boeing said.

The facility will also produce secondary structures and vertical spar boxes of this multi-role combat helicopter. The delivery of the first fuselage is expected in 2018, it added.

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Telangana minister for Industries and IT, KT Rama Rao inaugurated the facility. Inaugurating the facility Sitharaman said, “I congratulate Tata and Boeing for making this substantial investment in the defence space,” she said. After May 2014, there has been a great push to revive manufacturing, she added.

TBAL, Boeing’s first equity JV in India, is the result of a 2015 partnership agreement with TASL. Construction of the manufacturing facility began in 2016 and was completed on schedule.

In addition, Boeing and TASL have worked closely to develop a pool of highly skilled aerospace talent through skill development initiatives.

Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India said TBAL is just the beginning of Boeing’s future journey of partnership with India.

“We see this as a major step towards future opportunities to pursue the co-development of integrated systems in aerospace and defence,” he said.

More than 2,300 Boeing-made Apache helicopters are operated by customers around the world since the aircraft entered production. The Boeing-made Apache helicopter has been selected for acquisition by the armed forces of 16 countries, including India.

The Indian ministry of defence finalised an order with Boeing for 22 AH-64E Apache helicopters in September 2015, deliveries for which are scheduled to begin in 2019.

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons and Leanne Caret, president and CEO, Boeing Defence, Space and Security also spoke at the function.
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https://twitter.com/sandeepunnithan/sta ... 2285405184 --> Ready reckoner of 9 major defence deals involving French firms. Two - howitzers & vshorads - may be scrapped. 150 F21 torpedoes also possible but process hasn’t started.

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Karan M wrote:Image
Happy path only? What happens when certain steps fail or worse, gets delayed?
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Rafale Aside, Big French Push On 2 Indian Weapon Contests Worth $8 Billion
https://www.livefistdefence.com/2018/03 ... llion.html
In fact the Mistral system’s performance finds mention in a February 26 letter by French defence minister Florence Parly to her Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing ‘delight’ that the French system has passed field trials in India ‘with flying colours’ and that it has been declared to be in ‘conformity’ with the requirements of the Indian Army. Parly’s letter arrived ahead of the ongoing visit of French President Emmanuel Macron.
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https://twitter.com/livefist/status/973524222336217088 ----> Mincing no words, Indian Army warns that as many as 25 Make In India projects identified by it may have to be foreclosed because of inadequate budgetary support. Excerpt from report to Parliament today:

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https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/973549999907852288 ---> The Ordnance Factory Board has developed a prototype 30mm Air Defence gun. This is currently under testing.
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https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/973535488710672384 ---> Fancy foreign equipment on a military order of battle, does not a strong army make. Why do you think the Chinese indigenized? They can actually buy a lot of stuff from abroad if they want to, international rhetoric notwithstanding. But they don't buy weapons, they buy companies.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/973535325510422529 ----> I will support a major budgetary hike for the military only if it is categorically linked to indigenous procurement & the domestic development of new combat capabilities Otherwise, there is a risk that it will simply become a CBM to foreign companies flaunting shiny brochures.
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https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/973531535679934464 ----> I hope the Indian military sees the writing on the wall as far as budgetary resources are concerned. The only way forward is true jointness in operations, planning & procurement. Moreover, both the Air force & the Army need to *study* what the Navy has done vis-à-vis indigenization.
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He is right. Since the Sterling balances khazana during Nehru era, the forces have been on a steady diet of imports of weapons but not spares or ordnance that works.
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Agree on the ordnance bit. All this cry about ordnance during M777 trials is to force long term dependence on imported substitute.
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wtf...what is this new massa circus?
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Armed forces have to be reined in so that India does not go bankrupt buying all their shiny new toys. Make Arjuns, LCA, Shivaliks and forget Rafales, Talwars and tincans. Introduce competition in defence research by supporting other capable entities (Kalyani, Midhani, Taneja, L&T, Tata, etc.) to get into funded weapon development competitions. Get smart, attract top talent in these companies and provide world class salaries and facilities. That is the only way to go. For too long these foreign vendors have been laughing all the way to their bank with Indian money.
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Rakesh wrote:sjha: The Ordnance Factory Board has developed a prototype 30mm Air Defence gun
May be the indigenised Shipunov 2A42 30 mm gun doing duty on BMPs and Mi-24/35 helos.
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^^^ Most AD guns (Shilka, Tunguska, AK-630, Kashtan) have ten times the rate of fire of the BMP gun - to send as many projectiles in a very short window due to high speed for aerial targets. And to achieve that either it is multi-barrel (Shilka) or rotary Gatling (AK-630) or revolver cannons.

Any idea whether this is for ship use or for land use ?
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Tata Power sells defence business to Tata Sons' subsidiary for Rs 22.30 bn
SED is a non-core defence electronics division of the company, engaged in business of indigenous design, development, production, integration, supply and life cycle support of mission critical defence systems. The key products include manufacturing and assembling missile launchers, electronic warfare, night vision systems and gun systems. In its statement, the company said, SED has three dedicated manufacturing units- of which Bangalore Electronic City is operational and Vemagal in Karnataka (and a SEZ near Bengaluru) are under construction.
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Looks like Tata Sons realized potential cash cow and has decided to ensure full control of SED.
Essentially taking it private from Tata Power which is public owned.
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I think they are in the middle of deleveraging Tata Power.

Isn't TASL a Public company?
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It would make far more sense for TATA to bring all the Defense related business under one company. It would enable it to gain scale and have far more focus on gaining new business under a single dynamic CEO rather then have a scattered approach.
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srin wrote:^^^ Most AD guns (Shilka, Tunguska, AK-630, Kashtan) have ten times the rate of fire of the BMP gun - to send as many projectiles in a very short window due to high speed for aerial targets. And to achieve that either it is multi-barrel (Shilka) or rotary Gatling (AK-630) or revolver cannons.

Any idea whether this is for ship use or for land use ?
Saar, I think not.

I had previously posted on why we cannot make the AK 630 (CAG Reports). At best, with the AK 630 we have achieved:
1. Part of Barrel
2. 3 kinds of 30 mm ammo.

OFB as an organisation doesn't have strong R&D Capability as, say DRDO. They cannot do user studies, evolve requirements and then offer solutions. Their R&D is more about QA, Drawings Release and spares localization.

(OFBs Dhanush has significant Pvt. / Public Sector input + Import content)

OFB already makes the Shipunov 30 mm cannon on the BMP. Another version of this is used for the AA role (on Mi-25/34).

OFB has used what they have.

So, no Shilka / AK 630 is coming.

However, Its not necessarily a bad thing. A commander in the mold of a Gen. VK Singh or Gen. Husnain will be able to fire back with what is available.
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RAKSHA MANTRI MET RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTER GENERAL SERGEY SHOYGU IN MOSCOW

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