Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

[Prem Kumar]

We should aim to integrate our homegrown ASPJ instead of Scorpious. Our ASPJ will be tightly integrated with the Uttam radar, whose upgraded version is the Virupaksha that will go into the Sukhois

This is all the more reason why we should arm our Tejas MK1a fleet from the 41st aircraft onwards with the Uttam + ASPJ + Astra combo. This same combo will be replicated in Su-30 MKI

If CEMILAC or ADA/DRDO is genuinely not able to meet the timelines for readiness or certification (which is HAL's claim), then they need to be whipped into shape to do so. OTOH, if this is HAL's "deflect the blame" game, then they should get the stick

Either which way, the 41st aircraft is at least 2 - 3 years away. Its completely feasible to get the necessary tests & certifications completed in that timeframe. ADA/DRDO must not think that "Mk1a is done & we can focus on Mk2". They cannot - not yet. This needs to be driven in mission-mode till we see these aircraft in service in large numbers

[Sumeet]

I am very well aware of ASPJ project. I am talking about escort jamming, its different. We need those along with weapons like Spear EW to penentrate IADs.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/19 ... 9166331339 --->

DAC clears modification for 84 Super Sukhoi Upgrade. CCS process to begin. 5 years for R&D and the upgrade afterwards.

Will Take About 5 Yrs To Complete Sukhoi 30 Upgrade: HAL