G_B_ Posted February 10 Posted February 10 5 hours ago, singhvivek141 said: At this moment...No. SCALP can only be fired from Rafale, though IAF is looking to integrate it from Su30MKI & Tejas mk2 as well. Theoretically, Mirage 2000 should fire it as well, but dont think IAF is looking at them for now. Thats a shame. Jags needs desi astra and other missiles. singhvivek141 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 8 hours ago, G_B_ said: Thats a shame. Jags needs desi astra and other missiles. I think Jags will carry Rudram 1 missiles...rest all missiles like Harpoon etc are foreign. It doesnt have BVR capability as well...it carries ASRAAM missiles for the dogfight. Understandable as its an ancient jet.
singhvivek141 Posted February 11 Posted February 11 TEDBF will be the key force multiplier for INS Vishal. Mig29k can serve till 2030s courtesy of Zhuk radar upgrade, while Rafale M can carry us till 2040s...but TEDBF effectively if comes by late 2030s or early 2040s will pull us till 2060s and beyond. Mig29k & Rafale both will face spare issues, but TEDBF being home grown will be easier to maintain and replenish the stocks. G_B_ and mishra 1 1
G_B_ Posted February 12 Posted February 12 114 rafale + 6 p8i approved. Heard su57 and s400 orders to follow singhvivek141 1
mishra Posted February 12 Posted February 12 57 minutes ago, G_B_ said: 114 rafale + 6 p8i approved. Heard su57 and s400 orders to follow Sukhoi deal will not be disclosed. Russians have looked at Nashik Facilty and are making some changes/adjustments to produce SU-57. I suspect Sukhoi will end up getting manufactured like Brahmos(Offcourse not in same count). Same is true for its commercial version Sukhoi Superjets. Our relationship and trust with France or West is nowhere close to our relationship and trust with Russia. G_B_, singhvivek141 and raki05 3
mishra Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Also during OP Sindoor our Sukhois 30s had ability to carry just one Brahmos. It has been increased to carry 4 Brahmos singhvivek141 and raki05 1 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 4 hours ago, mishra said: Also during OP Sindoor our Sukhois 30s had ability to carry just one Brahmos. It has been increased to carry 4 Brahmos Its Brahmos NG version, not the existing Brahmos which is heavier. mishra 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 12 Posted February 12 Not related to defence enhancement capability. But mostly focusing on maritime surveillance and Coast Guard capabilities. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/defence-ministry-signs-deal-hal-dornier-228-aircraft-coast-guard-10528994/ raki05, mishra and G_B_ 1 1 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 DRDO Set to Clear Astra Mk2 for Production with Enhanced 220km Range, Poised to Become IAF's Primary BVRAAM https://defence.in/threads/drdo-set-to-clear-astra-mk2-for-production-with-enhanced-220km-range-poised-to-become-iafs-primary-bvraam.16881/ July 2026 onwards the production for Astra mk2 will start, IAF has ordered around 700 units of mk2, probably will increase as along with Tejas, Sukhoi...its going to be expanded for Rafale & Mig29 (both Naval & land variant) as well. raki05 and mishra 2
Lone Wolf Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 20 hours ago, mishra said: Also during OP Sindoor our Sukhois 30s had ability to carry just one Brahmos. It has been increased to carry 4 Brahmos Brahmos is heavy .. Brahmos NG version will be the one that MKI can carry upto 4 as it is lighter and payload will be lesser. Rudram 3 will be the real deal tbh. Edited February 13 by Lone Wolf mishra 1
mishra Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) If I am to believe media, PL-15 missiles have probably best carrier fuel, meaning Distance travelled vs furl volume. Indians have cracked the composition of it , thanks to Pakistani Airforce for dropping one in India. I opined at the time that we have won a lottery when PL-15 was found on Indian land. This fuel or its variant will end up being part of most Indian missiles. For example Astra 2 and Astra 3 misslies are expected to cover most Targets in Pakistan. Unbelievable range. Edited February 13 by mishra
G_B_ Posted February 13 Posted February 13 I see more su57 being delivered to russian frontlines... A stop in the war will mean russia looking for customers... Hal are rightly kept out of amca. But su57 in nashik should be feasible for 2 to 3 squadrans. singhvivek141 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, G_B_ said: I see more su57 being delivered to russian frontlines... A stop in the war will mean russia looking for customers... Hal are rightly kept out of amca. But su57 in nashik should be feasible for 2 to 3 squadrans. If Russia negotiate a deal with Trump...this would be a win win scenario. It has been a slow exhausting war, where Russia had made slow but significant gains, this war has also seen the change in warfare from heavy artillery and tanks to massive use of drones and missiles. But, now the time has come to halt the war. Ukraine has lost atleast 30-35% of its massive land along with lives of so many young men and Zelenskyy has ended up as an a grade LOSER. While NATO seems to be cracking under its own level of expectations. Russia & Putin can march ahead, claim their victory as they threw out Zelenskyy and cracked NATO from inside. War economy can pivot towards the restart of Russian War Machinery, and with help of India can power their economy. Edited February 13 by singhvivek141 G_B_ 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 Russia Willing to Share Tech for Integrating S-70 Stealth Drones with Indian Su-57 Fighters, Offering Advanced MUMT for IAF https://defence.in/threads/russia-willing-to-share-tech-for-integrating-s-70-stealth-drones-with-indian-su-57-fighters-offering-advanced-mumt-for-iaf.16896/ The article above has raised concerns about the Ghatak-AMCA MUMT program...if India go for Su57 along with S70 drones. I am not gonna judge the intent of the person, but why does Indian have an either/or syndrome. Su57/S70...if they makes sense, we should go ahead and procure them. AMCA-Ghatak combo is one for the future and it isnt going to materialize for atleast a decade. We cant keep our capabilities locked in the cupboard till AMCA is ready. Its like someone saying that why is India buying S400 when we are already towards Kusha. These equipments are for the defense of the country, and these foreign equipments are equally critical till we get our own indigenous system. G_B_ 1
Chaos Posted February 14 Posted February 14 1 minute ago, singhvivek141 said: Russia Willing to Share Tech for Integrating S-70 Stealth Drones with Indian Su-57 Fighters, Offering Advanced MUMT for IAF https://defence.in/threads/russia-willing-to-share-tech-for-integrating-s-70-stealth-drones-with-indian-su-57-fighters-offering-advanced-mumt-for-iaf.16896/ The article above has raised concerns about the Ghatak-AMCA MUMT program...if India go for Su57 along with S70 drones. I am not gonna judge the intent of the person, but why does Indian have an either/or syndrome. Su57/S70...if they makes sense, we should go ahead and procure them. AMCA-Ghatak combo is one for the future and it isnt going to materialize for atleast a decade. We cant keep our capabilities locked in the cupboard till AMCA is ready. Its like someone saying that why is India buying S400 when we are already towards Kusha. These equipments are for the defense of the country, and these foreign equipments are equally critical till we get our own indigenous system. Bandii theeyara
singhvivek141 Posted February 14 Posted February 14 22 minutes ago, Chaos said: Bandii theeyara Only if you promise to catch and castrate that Pooki chucker.
Chaos Posted February 14 Posted February 14 6 minutes ago, singhvivek141 said: Only if you promise to catch and castrate that Pooki chucker. Done. We will feed him to sharks singhvivek141 1
singhvivek141 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/india-likely-to-order-31-additional-rafale-m-fighter-jets-after-114-jet-iaf-deal-report-13828883.html So, reports are hinting that Navy is now pushing the govt for additional procurement of 31 Rafales. As Def Minister mentioned that Indian Navy is targeting to have more Aircraft Careers...and as TEDBF isn't gonna come before 2040, Navy is asking for additional 31 Rafale-M jets to extend their capabilities. So in total 40 Mig29k, 26 + 31 = 57 Rafale M....so close to 97 or around 5 squadrons.
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