Aero India 2025: 10 - 14 February 2025

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/livefist/status/1889685949581500905 ---> India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) & Defence Secretary get a tour of the F-35 at Aero India 2025.









https://x.com/SpokespersonMoD/status/18 ... 4393259077 ---> CDS Gen Anil Chauhan today visited the static display at AFS Yelahanka, engaging with foreign delegations and defence representatives. His visit emphasized India’s commitment to global defence collaboration, technology exchange, and strengthening strategic partnerships.



https://x.com/HQ_IDS_India/status/1889647783722078289 ---> General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #CDS_India witnessed the static display of military aircraft at Aero India 2025 by Friendly Foreign Countries. The CDS interacted with the pilots and crew of F-35 from USA, MRTT from Germany, A-400 from Spain, Su-57 from Russia and H-125 from France and was briefed by the manufacturers on the capabilities and performance parameters of these aircraft.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1889644590749077589 ---> HAL signed a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE), the world's leading Aircraft engine maker for supply of turbine forged parts for their LEAP engines during @AeroIndiashow here today.

https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1889644595270623480 ---> An MoU was signed between the two companies in October 2023, to develop industrial cooperation with commercial engine parts manufacturing, as part of the Indian Government's “Make in India” policy. This is the first contract as part of this Industrial cooperation.

https://x.com/HALHQBLR/status/1889644597959078131 ---> Under the terms of this contract, HAL will produce forged parts for LEAP Engine at its state-of-the-art Ring Rolling facility at Foundry & Forge Division in Bengaluru, supporting LEAP program's ramp-up for global airline requirements.

[Rakesh]

Safran selects TEAL for the production of LEAP engine turbine parts in India
https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/ ... 2025-02-11
12 Feb 2025

https://x.com/SafranEngines/status/1889635979801108951 ---> At @AeroIndiashow, we signed a contract with Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL), a major player in the Indian aerospace industry, for the production of parts for the #CFMLEAP engine's low-pressure turbine.

[bala]

This YT is a walk-around tour of the Aero India 2025 exhibition halls.

[srai]

[Ashokk]

Aero India 2025: Indian Air Force to procure VHF radar

A 6×6 truck carries the radar antenna of Alpha Design Technologies' VHF radar, which will be supplied to the IAF.

Bangalore-based Alpha Design Technologies has secured a contract to supply its new mobile very-high-frequency (VHF) radar to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Vishal Anand, assistant vice-president of projects at Alpha Design, told Janes at the Aero India 2025 show in Bangalore that the radar can enhance the IAF's capabilities to detect stealth aircraft with low radar cross-section (RCS).

Alpha Design will supply six VHF radars to the IAF with the first expected to be delivered by mid-March, Anand said.

The VHF radar system can be deployed using two 6×6 trucks. One truck carries the radar antenna. The second truck carries the operator station, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit for both vehicles, and an identification friend-or-foe (IFF) antenna, he added.

Anand said the radar is 3D with a range of 360 km. It has 360° coverage and a detection altitude of 15 km. The radar uses solid-state transmit/receive (T/R) modules.

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1652589854264524800

[Ashokk]

https://x.com/SisirRadar/status/1889255390950666486

Sisir Radar proudly presents the world’s first highest-resolution L+P Band SAR satellite (At Aero India).

Launching soon for the Indian Air Force.

Come visit us at Aero India, India Pavillion — 10th to 14th Feb.

[Ashokk]

India's first indigenous VHS surveillance radar unveiled at Aero India 2025

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS): The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has unveiled the country's first VHS (Very High Frequency) radar, designed to detect fifth-and sixth-generation stealth aircraft which are perceived as great threats to national security, at Aero India 2025 Bengaluru.

The advanced VHF Surveillance radar is currently in the trial stage. It is a latest-generation digital phased array radar with element-level digitisation and optical interfaces.

The radar can operate in high-clutter environments due to its high dynamic range, made possible by element-level digitisation. It can function in both staring and rotation modes. This radar can also be integrated with dedicated tracking radars as a cueing radar, offering a comprehensive solution for Air Defence, according to Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), a research and development establishment in India that operates under DRDO.

It can be mounted in mountainous or other challenging terrains. The radar has a detection range of up to 400 kilometres.

The LRDE personnel are confident that the VHS radar with stealth technology will be ready for use by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in about two years and a team of 50 to 60 experts and personnel are working on the project.

Shivashankar from LRDE, talking to IANS, said that this radar represents a breakthrough innovation in stealth target detection in India. It will be capable of detecting all fifth- and sixth-generation aircraft.

"It is a VHS surveillance radar that operates at a low frequency to detect stealth targets such as B2 bombers, F-117, and F-35 aircraft at a range of 400 kilometres. This radar is deployed using HLVs, and both vehicles can operate in all terrains. The radar can be deployed at any location within 20 minutes."

He further stated, "This radar features both steering and rotation modes of operation. In steering mode, it operates within a plus and minus 45-degree range. The radar is equipped with state-of-the-art technology using active array electronics. It is a fully digital radar, allowing us to implement advanced adaptive array signal processing algorithms to counter clutter and multiple jammers."

Currently, India does not have an indigenous low-frequency radar; these radars are presently imported. This new radar will enable India to develop anti-stealth capabilities. It will allow both target tracking and simultaneous surveillance. Stealth target detection will be significantly enhanced by this radar, according to Shivashankar.

"This project was initiated two years ago and is now in the testing stage. In just two years, we have completed the radar's design, development, and manufacturing. We are now in the final stage," he stated.

Aero India 2025: DRDO unveils VHF surveillance radar

DRDO's new VHF-SR radar is seen displayed at Aero India 2025.

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled a new very-high-frequency (VHF)-band surveillance radar (VHF-SR) at Aero India 2025 in Bangalore.

DRDO officials said on 10 February that the VHF-SR can detect low radar cross-section (RCS) stealth targets at a range of 400 km and track up to 100 targets simultaneously. They added that the radar will be available for field trials within next three months, but did not provide any more details about these evaluations.

The VHF-SR uses 80 TR (transmit/receive) antennaarray modules arranged in 16 columns. Each array column is provided with five TR modules to achieve the angular super resolution of 10–12º. The radar utilises gallium nitride (GaN) TR modules, which provide high output power and enhanced signal reception capability for radar operations.

The radar can generate 20–30 kW output power, depending on its modes of operation. DRDO officials did not disclose details about these various modes. The system can be deployed on a 6×6 high mobility vehicle (HMV) and the antenna array can be kept foldable while moving, which makes it suitable for operating in high-altitude field deployments, DRDO said.

Advanced array signal processing technology is used in the system for element-level digitisation and beamforming. Two 100 kVA generators are used to meet the powe

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/livefist/status/1890072661570777415 ---> This banger from @severerocket:



https://x.com/Marswalkerr/status/1889923043793006729 ---> Picture by @severerocket goes hard

[Rakesh]

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. #AeroIndia2025.



https://x.com/kishanchand_89/status/1889527076837007874 ---> Indigenous pylon for NASM-MR @ Aero India 2025.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/connect_rishav/status/1889287010503807046 ---> Upgraded Mi-17V5 of the Indian Air Force on display, featuring:

1. Electro Optical (EO Pod)
2. Multiple Spike Non-Line Of Sight (NLOS) Anti Tank Guided Missiles
3. Electronic Warfare (EW) pod

The underdog at Aero India?









https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1889568508603752943 ---> Nice to see the IAF Mi-17V5 at Aero India with new weapons and sensors...plus the gun.

[Rakesh]

Why Gripen E is not needed ---> viewtopic.php?p=2639568#p2639568

https://x.com/ilyushin_76md/status/1889660084331925607 ---> SAAB Gripen E Cockpit.

[srai]

Indigenous pylon Is “universal” pylon looks like

^^^ Mod Note: Already posted here ---> viewtopic.php?p=2639556#p2639556

[Rakesh]

Aero India 2025: BEL secures IAF contract for stand-off glide munitions
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/de ... -munitions
14 February 2025

[srai]

Dhruv NG


https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1888821291207008607


https://x.com/ilyushin_76md/status/1888555411143577992

https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1888521660300677141

Up, close and personal with the HAL Dhruv NG! It's all new inside!!

[Neela]

Folks, anyone seen Saras MkII ? Is there a status update.?

[vonkabra]

Question: given that the DRDO anti-stealth radar was present at Aero India, would they actually have turned it on to see if it could track the F-35/ Su-57? Not sure if such actions are prohibited by any code of conduct, but what an opportunity...

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1890333453142675901 ---> Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed an MoU to co-produce the Ice Breaker stand-off air-to-surface missile in India.

[srai]

Question: given that the DRDO anti-stealth radar was present at Aero India, would they actually have turned it on to see if it could track the F-35/ Su-57? Not sure if such actions are prohibited by any code of conduct, but what an opportunity...

How Luneburg lens radar reflectors are used to make stealth aircraft visible on radar screens

Removable Luneburg lens type radar reflectors are sometimes attached to military aircraft in order to make stealth aircraft visible during training operations, or to conceal their true radar signature.
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[vonkabra]

This clarifies, thanks

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/manupubby/status/1892447459567136979 ----> Government working on new tri-services defence industry expo to showcase indigenous tech. Defence Expo, Aero India likely to be merged into mega industry event of international standards.

[ramana]

Aero India 2025: BEL secures IAF contract for stand-off glide munitions
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/de ... -munitions
14 February 2025

This is joint develop with JSR Dynamics.
How can it be in development for a decade?

[SSridhar]

And, tests are yet to even commence. How can orders be secured already?

[pravula]

I was under the impression that IAF has moved on to ordering pre production models for testing in certain cases.

[ramana]

Only if its not by HAL!

[ramana]

https://x.com/ThatArticleGuy/status/1893161785395695914

Mi-17V5 upgrade

[srai]

^^^
HELINA not integrated?

Followed by LR SANT…


One can only dream

LUH - up to 4 x HELINA or up to 2 x SANT
ALH - up to 8 x HELINA or up to 4 x SANT
LCH - up to 16 x HELINA or up to 8 x SANT

Then for other imports:
Apache - up to 16 x HELINA or up to 12 x SANT
Mi-35 - up to 16 x HELINA or up to 12 x SANT
Mi-17 - up to 16 x HELINA or up to 8 x SANT

The whole pace of indigenous integration (along with placing orders) taking too long even for products that have successfully completed every trial imaginable.

[ramana]

Looks like a nice thread of 15 posts on DRDO exhibition.

https://x.com/iamkrishradha/status/1896006333792690588

[srai]

By Praneeth Franklin - complete aerobatic display of the Su-57 FELON in 4K!

This is a 'never-before-seen,' ultra-stable, anti-cinematic, 12 minute director's cut of the FELON captured during Aero India 2025 with the Nikon Z8 + AF-S 500mm 5.6 PF with 2x TC on FTZII.
Highly recommend watching in 4K on a large display! Enjoy!