Aero India 2025: 10 - 14 February 2025

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 29 Jan 2025 20:25

Please use this thread to collate all info about Aero India 2025.

As a courtesy to the owner, please put a link when posting a photograph.

Official Website - https://www.aeroindia.gov.in/

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 29 Jan 2025 20:26

Russian, U.S. fifth generation fighter jets at Aero India
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 152033.ece
29 January 2025

Both the Russian SU-57 fighter as well as the U.S. F-35 fighter have confirmed participation at Aero India, two official sources independently confirmed.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 30 Jan 2025 20:12

From the twitter account of the Russian Embassy in India.

https://x.com/RusEmbIndia/status/1884590503913787411 ---> Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet Su-57 is to be on display at Aero India 2025 @AeroIndiashow. First time in India! Don’t miss your chance to see this beauty and mighty!

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 30 Jan 2025 20:17

Rakesh wrote: ↑30 Jan 2025 20:12 From the twitter account of the Russian Embassy in India.

https://x.com/RusEmbIndia/status/1884590503913787411 ---> Russia’s fifth-generation fighter jet Su-57 is to be on display at Aero India 2025 @AeroIndiashow. First time in India! Don’t miss your chance to see this beauty and mighty!]

Group Captain HV Thakur (retd) responds to the above tweet with the following reply.

https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1884633092117152160 ---> This is the one.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 30 Jan 2025 20:18

https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1884454358164857023 ---> Visit Aero India from 10th to 14th Feb 2025.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 30 Jan 2025 20:27

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/18 ... 5586135118 ---> Astra MK II at Aero India @bharat_dynamics

Zynda · Post by **Zynda** » 30 Jan 2025 20:56

Seems like USAF is not doing flying demo of both F-35 & F-16 after recent Trump's orders.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 06 Feb 2025 21:27

https://x.com/writetake/status/1887500661006475344 ---> LCA AF Mk2 cockpit set to steal the show at Hall-D. At AeroIndia2025, Hall-D will be amongst the likely news-makers this time with a range of India's next-generation fighter models to be displayed in the ADA stall. A little bird tells TMH that a 1:1 scale model of AMCA; a 1:10 scale model of LCA AF Mk2 and a 1:4 scale model of TEDBF will be at the India Pavilion. And in HALL-D, a 1:3 scale model of LCA AF Mk2 and a 1:4 scale model of AMCA will be on display. The icing on the cake will be an advanced cockpit of LCA AF Mk2 with a large area display, side stick and wide angle HUD among other features intact. Hopefully, by Aero India 2027, we should see the LCA AF Mk2 at least on the static display area, if not flying!

hemant_sai · Post by **hemant_sai** » 07 Feb 2025 00:19

LAD can be bit slanted to the back like that small display in the front.
And color theme is not researched well, even if it is lcd/led display, bad choice of color theme will not be eye friendly.

Last 3 yrs they hv only focused on making it work

But very naive about UX that could have been far better if they hv utilised right expertise in those 3 yrs.

hemant_sai · Post by **hemant_sai** » 07 Feb 2025 00:26

They knew already that it is getting delayed by significant years but can't work on air intake design , bcoz it will delay rollout

Can we hope to see real hard interviews this time?
We only expect truth with disclaimers as applicable.
But definitely not man-maani on publicly giving timelines as they wish.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 08:16

https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1887571112177127710 ---> So here comes the refined looks of TEDBF. I still can't understand why they dropped the stealthy frontal look.

https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/1887603980806820083 ---> That was not stealthy! That looked untidy. This is way more cleaner. Enjoy it.

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 07 Feb 2025 17:56

From Vayu, the full scale mock up at AI 25

Yes its only a mock up, but the stealth basics look far superior than the Russian beast standing in the flight line.

https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1887832236856139992 --->

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 18:32

Bharadwaj wrote: ↑07 Feb 2025 17:56 From Vayu, the full scale mock up at AI 25

Yes its only a mock up, but the stealth basics look far superior than the Russian beast standing in the flight line.

https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1887832236856139992 --->

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Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 18:35

You can't make this stuff up!

Click on the link and put your computer speakers on full volume

VIDEO: https://x.com/iamward0g/status/1887751607313449183 ---> Russians understands Indian aesthetics.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 18:42

https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1887828535097851950 ---> Another woweee as you all know...the full-scale version of the CATS Warrior.

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 07 Feb 2025 18:45

Sorry Admiral

thought I had the link in there. Anyways here is the LUH for the iAF.

https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1887843 ... 40/photo/1

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 18:48

The Most Important Thing At Aero India 2025
https://www.livefistdefence.com/the-mos ... ndia-2025/
07 Feb 2025

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 07 Feb 2025 18:54

https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1887738673212571868 ---> HAL’s LUH to take Centre Stage, CATS Warrior Star of India Pavilion @AeroIndiashow. HAL will showcase its indigenous products and technologies centred on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’ at Aero India 2025 beginning February 10 at Airforce Station Yelahanka.

A Sharma · Post by **A Sharma** » 07 Feb 2025 20:27

What are AT4 anti-tank weapons that Saab delivered to Indian armed forces

Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab has completed the supply of man-portable, single-shot, fully disposable, anti-tank weapon AT4 to Indian armed forces.

The company was awarded the contract for the weapon in 2020.

The AT4 support weapons, which are fairly easy to use, will be used by both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

AT4 is optimised for ease of operation and offers maximum versatility and ease of use amongst the family of AT4 weapons, according to the company.

Major features of this anti-tank weapon include high fire-power and an effective range of 200–1,000 m.

"For any experience level, a dismounted soldier simply aims, fires and destroys the target before discarding the empty tube. AT4 is truly characterised by its ease of use and handling," a description of the weapon on the company website reads.

Meanwhile, the company also said it will showcase its Gripen E fighters; man-portable multi-role weapon system Carl-Gustaf M4; Next-Generation Light Anti-tank Weapon; the latest generation of Saab modular AUV system AUV62; the integrated, modular, active protection system Land Electronic Defence System (LEDS); and Integrated Defence Aids Suite (IDAS) at Aero India 2025, to be held from February 10 in Bengaluru.

The company said it will be showcasing the latest technologies which are changing defence and security planning, deployment and future force readiness at the event.

"Aero India 2025 comes at a crucial juncture of global developments, leading to a greater focus on defence capabilities as well as on developing self-reliance along with the need for robust and modern technology. We are fully committed to supporting the Indian government’s Atmanirbhar approach to national defence capability," the company said in a release.

srai · Post by **srai** » 08 Feb 2025 18:43

Rakesh wrote: ↑07 Feb 2025 18:54https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1887738673212571868 ---> HAL’s LUH to take Centre Stage, CATS Warrior Star of India Pavilion @AeroIndiashow. HAL will showcase its indigenous products and technologies centred on the theme ‘Innovate. Collaborate. Lead’ at Aero India 2025 beginning February 10 at Airforce Station Yelahanka.

No ALH
No LCH

bala · Post by **bala** » 08 Feb 2025 21:32

Indranil Roy and Saurav Jha talk through Aero India display like IJT Sitara aircraft..

IJT Sitara aircraft was created in 3 yrs from concept by HAL. However it had issues with spin/stall scenario. So it was back to the drawing board. BTW, India does not have spin tunnel testing of aircraft, we had to go to Germany. BAE was roped in for consultancy, but their solution of adding weights at the wing tips was not a good solution. So the Indian designers thought through each aspect and redesigned the aircraft. During 2016 - 2019 the IJT Sitara was redesigned at the rear section to compensate for spin/stall scenario. The russki engine was tweeked to 16-17.6 KNewtons of thrust. Work with Russia to get 20 Knewton thrust is ongoing. India is working on its own HTFE 25 KNewton engine. The price of IJT Sitara is around 100 crores compared to the hawk which is 220 crores. Indian designers have come up with a great product, and having such capability to diagnose and fix issues is priceless. The instructor at the back has a great view over the pilot being trained. The avionics has been upgraded with good displays, which is supergood for young pilot trainers.

India has a winner product which can be exported to other nations, especially at its cost point.

drnayar · Post by **drnayar** » 09 Feb 2025 02:13

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1888208238958575809 ---> Aviation history in Bengaluru!

Only in India could American & Russian stealth fighters share a frame like this

Russian Su-57 arrived yesterday, joined today by an American F-35,

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 09 Feb 2025 13:05

From DDR. Mods kindly save this if possible. Timeline for ADA projects.

https://x.com/delhidefence/status/1888483904757055717 ---> We're starting off our Aero India coverage with what everyone and their uncle wants to know. When will our fighter programs fructify and ADA gives us this chart.

• Tejas Mk2 (120 units) - 2028 - 2035
• AMCA (120 units) - 2035 onwards
• TEDBF - 2038 onwards

csaurabh · Post by **csaurabh** » 09 Feb 2025 15:03

This year appears to be exceptionally bad planning.
They are saying at the gate that they are not giving any passes, and the passes can be got online only.
And the website registration is broken for the last few days, it says payment failed ( no matter which payment method is used )
Don't know if I can get in tomorrow

Khalsa · Post by **Khalsa** » 10 Feb 2025 15:11

For a 2028 timeline for Mk2. The flight has to happen this year.
My mind boggles over the production lines and how and when etc.... when we are just beginning to see the flicker of hope with Mk1A.

Yah Allah....

Khalsa · Post by **Khalsa** » 10 Feb 2025 15:14

The Sitara is Yashas.

The flagship jet training aircraft of HAL, Hindustan Jet Trainer, HJT-36, is now renamed as ‘Yashas’ after extensive modifications to resolve departure characteristics & spin resistance throughout the aircraft envelope.

https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1888865337875316960

srai · Post by **srai** » 10 Feb 2025 16:45

^^^
From IJT beginnings, it has evolved into an AJT with a more powerful engine in the works … will be Hawk replacement as well.

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 10 Feb 2025 16:50

AMCA head sounding confident about progress. Note the latest and possibly final design iteration looking a lot different to the engineering model.

https://x.com/AsianetNewsEN/status/1888898107326263364

Ashokk · Post by **Ashokk** » 10 Feb 2025 19:11

bala · Post by **bala** » 11 Feb 2025 00:45

On the sidelines of Aero India 2025, interview with CEMILAC head by Tarmak Media house

youtube.com/watch?v=PYwHuueX4LI

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 21:22

Bharadwaj wrote: ↑09 Feb 2025 13:05 From DDR. Mods kindly save this if possible. Timeline for ADA projects.

If you post, it will be preserved.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 21:45

VIDEO: https://x.com/kishanchand_89/status/1888595609919316357 ---> Ministry of Defence India on Su-57 and F-35 in India.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 22:01

Russia’s push at Aero India—from Su-57 to 5th gen fighter engine & Pantsir air defence system
https://theprint.in/defence/russias-pus ... m/2487859/
10 Feb 2025

More than 10 major Russian defence companies are participating in Aero India and showcasing advanced Russian airplanes, helicopters, engines and air defence systems.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 22:08

https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1889253061560090720 ---> The IAF has been offered the 177S engine:

Max Output- 142 kN AB
Dry Thrust - 88 kN (possibly)
Service Life - 6,000 hours

Besides, measures have been taken against bird strikes & foreign particle intrusion.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 22:10

VIDEO: https://x.com/vkthakur/status/1889178731908124815 ---> Here is a close up look at the Product 177S on display at Aero India 2025 with an embedded comparison between the AL-30FP engine currently fitted on the Su-30MKI and the Product 177S engine proposed for the Su-30MKI upgrade program. Russia is proposing local manufacture of the highly efficient Produce 177S engine, which would allow HAL to build new fighters around the engine.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 22:10

India Overlooks Sukhoi Su-57’s Interim Power Plant For Su-30 MKI Upgrade ; May Consider Russian Product 177S
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/russia-pi ... e_vignette
10 February 2025

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 11 Feb 2025 22:13

https://x.com/delhidefence/status/1889254618833867170 ---> Here is the Naval Anti Ship Missile- Medium Range (NASM-MR) being developed by @DRDO_India. It has an AESA seeker and is powered by a turbojet.

Rakesh · Post by **Rakesh** » 12 Feb 2025 08:39

VIDEO: https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1889494842411274496 ---> Visit @AeroIndiashow on 13th and 14th Feb 2025. Meet India's combat and test pilots face to face. Enter their world beyond the clouds for a day. Experience the gut-wrenching fighter displays live. Feel the trembling ground and hear the roar up close. Come meet India.

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 12 Feb 2025 08:58

AMCA needs one more Cdr

Aero India 2025: AMCA design undergoes further tweak due to additional testing

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/de ... al-testing

Bharadwaj · Post by **Bharadwaj** » 12 Feb 2025 10:20

Uttam has got production clearance for 12 radars to be fitted on mk1a.