Indian Defense
India Pitches Fighter Aircraft: Malaysian Media
India has pitched its indigenously built fighter aircraft TEJAS, Anti Tank
Guided Missiles, Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK-1A) at the International
Military-Technical Forum “ARMY-2021” in the Moscow region.
“In Army 2021, we are participating to showcase our export products some of
them are TEJAS, Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWC), 8x-gun which
has the longest range around 48 kilometers, Arjun Tank MK-1A, Helina and Nag,
Surveillance Radar Rohini and Fire control radar. We are also displaying the
Akash missile also. Carbine JVPC is also on display,” said Dr NK Arya,
Director, Directorate of Public Interface (DPI) at DRDO.
He further elaborated that India has a huge potential in terms of the export
of defence systems.
“Defence Exports from India has huge potential to grow further. We have just
started. DRDO being a developer of most of the indigenous systems and it is
acknowledged that DRDO should be presenting various products and various
systems to the world. I am sure this step will go a long way to take Indian
exports further,” states Arya.
Russia | India has pitched its indigenously built fighter aircraft LCA Tejas, Anti Tank Guided Missiles, Arjun Main Battle Tank (MK1A) at the International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2021” in Moscow pic.twitter.com/6XBiwPsCmE
— ANI (@ANI) August 22, 2021
Talking about the aim of DRDO in “ARMY-2021”, Arya said, “Many people are not
aware that India can export such defence systems and that awareness will be
created. Hopeful that some business deals may be started based on this as per
past exhibitions. This will be a definite start of the new deal and showcasing
the product to make people aware. “DRDO, the RD Arm of the Ministry of
Defence, is participating in the International Military-Technical Forum
“ARMY-2021” at Kubinka, Moscow from August 22-28.
DRDO is the part of India’s pavilion where advanced defence technologies and
systems will be displayed along with Indian Defence Industries namely Goa
Shipyard Limited (GSL), Ordnance Factories and Bharat Earth Movers Limited
(BEML) etc.
DRDO is developing many advanced technologies and systems in areas of
missiles, Light Combat Aircraft, Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher, Main Battle
Tanks, Radars, Missile-based Air Defence System, Naval Systems and Life
Science related products.
DRDO’s 11 products which can be exported is displayed at India Pavilion during
the event like Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) ‘ASTRA’, Anti
Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)-NAG and HELINA, Surface to Air Missile (SAM)
‘Akash’, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Tejas, Airborne Early Warning and Control
System (AEWC), Identification of Friend and Foe (IFF), Advanced Towed
Artillery Gun System (ATAGS).
This list also includes Joint Venture Protective Carbine (JVPC), Arjun Main
Battle Tank (MK1A), Rohini Radar and Air Defence Fire Control Radar
(ADFCR)-Atulya Radar.
Indian Defense
INS Arihant’s Nuke-Capable K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile ‘Ready To Roll’
The solid-fuelled K-4 missile is being developed by DRDO to arm the country’s nuclear-powered submarines in the shape of INS Arihant and its under-development sister vessels. INS Arihant, which became fully operational in November 2018 to complete India’s nuclear triad, is currently armed with the much shorter K-15 missiles with a 750 km range.
“The K-4 is now virtually ready for its serial production to kick-off. The two tests have demonstrated its capability to emerge straight from underwater and undertake its parabolic trajectory,” said a source.
India has the land-based Agni missiles, with the over 5,000-km Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile now in the process of being inducted, and fighter jets jury-rigged to deliver nuclear weapons. But INS Arihant gives the country’s deterrence posture much more credibility because nuclear-powered submarines armed with nuclear-tipped missiles are considered the most secure, survivable and potent platforms for retaliatory strikes.
Once the K-4 missiles are inducted, they will help India narrow the gap with countries like the US, Russia and China, which have over 5,000-km range SLBMs. The K-4 missiles are to be followed by the K-5 and K-6 missiles in the 5,000-6,000 km range class.
The 6,000-ton INS Arihant, which is propelled by an 83 MW pressurised light-water reactor at its core, in turn, is to be followed by INS Arighat, which was launched in 2017. The next generation of nuclear submarines, currently called S-4 and S-4*, will be much larger in size.
Indian Defense
After Upgradation, Sukhoi Su-30MKI Indigenisation To Reach 78%
India has received clearance to upgrade 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, which will result in 78% indigenization after the upgrade
In a significant step towards bolstering its military might with indigenously developed technology, India is poised to witness its Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets evolve into a domestic platform. Speaking at a recent lecture.
The upgrade program is being led by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in partnership with the Indian Air Force and other partners. The upgrade is expected to cost US$7.5 billion.
This initiative is a part of a larger effort by the Indian Air Force to modernize its ageing fleet. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari asserted the critical role of an offensive air force as demonstrated in current global conflicts and emphasized India’s move towards an indigenized arsenal. To this end, the IAF has been proactive, from upgrading its Mirage 2000 to enhancing its MiG-29 fleet.
In summary, the IAF’s commitment to updating their combat forces with the latest technology, including shifting to fifth-generation fighter jets, ensures operational preparedness and a strong deterrence capability. The gradual indigenization of its air fleet marks a pivotal shift in India’s defence landscape, reducing dependency on foreign imports and fostering technological sovereignty.
Indian Defense
Akash Weapon System Exports For The Armenian Armed Forces Gathers Pace
According to unconfirmed reports, Armenia is a top contender for an export order for Akash SAM system manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
The Akash export version will also be slightly different from the one inducted by the armed forces. The 100-km range air-to-air Astra missiles, now entering production after successful trials from Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, also have “good export potential”, said sources.
Akash is a “tried, tested and successfully inducted systems”. Indian armed forces have ordered Akash systems worth Rs 24,000 crore over the years, and MoD inked a contract in Mar 2023 of over Rs 9,100 crores for improved Akash Weapon System
BDL is a government enterprise under the Ministry of Defence that was established in 1970. BDL manufactures surface-to-air missiles and delivers them to the Indian Army. BDL also offers its products for export.
Akash Weapon System
The AWS is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In order to meet aerial threats, two additional Regiments of AWS with Upgradation are being procured for Indian Army for the Northern borders. Improved AWS has Seeker Technology, Reduced Foot Print, 360° Engagement Capability and improved environmental parameters.
The project will give a boost to the Indian missile manufacturing industry in particular and the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem as a whole. The project has overall indigenous content of 82% which will be increased to 93% by 2026-27.
The induction of the improved AWS into the Indian Army will increase India’s self-reliance in Short Range Missile capability. This project will play a role in boosting the overall economy by avoiding outgo of precious foreign exchange to other countries, increasing employment avenues in India and encouraging Indian MSMEs through components manufacturing. Around 60% of the project cost will be awarded to the private industry, including MSMEs, in maintaining the supply chain of the weapon system, thereby creating large scale of direct and indirect employment.
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