tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post6891473846452935361..comments2024-03-28T21:59:50.423+05:30Comments on TRISHUL: Updates From 12th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2013) Between March 26 & 30Prasun K. Senguptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-64546836158779142492013-04-16T00:58:45.767+05:302013-04-16T00:58:45.767+05:30Prasun,
In the Ehttopia/Eritria war, the Alamo di...Prasun,<br /><br />In the Ehttopia/Eritria war, the Alamo did not perform well. Whether this was due to the age of the missiles or its design is unclear. The first air to air kill of a Fulcrum was by a Cuban example which destroyed a Cessna, but the missile might have been an Aphid.<br /><br />The Russians over the years have been making a lot of false claims. In tha late 1990's they claimed that Malaysia had ordered a follow batch of Fulcrums and more recently they claim that Malaysia is ''interested'' in the PAF FA!!!<br /><br />Yes the Chief of RMAF mentioned about 3 years ago that there was interest in obtaning ''help'' from China but as the spares are not from the OEM, in event of a crash, who is liable? <br /><br />With regards to an upgraded RMAF Fulcrum, what will really bring it on par with RAAF Super Hornets is when the RMAF gets a common data link and an AEW platform. IMO, the Fulcrums should be binned and the surviving 16 Hawk 200s should get an AESA and a new avionics package. Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-72722387746511049512013-04-15T04:49:08.172+05:302013-04-15T04:49:08.172+05:30To FARIS & NEVIDIMKA: By the way, just be care...To FARIS & NEVIDIMKA: By the way, just be careful about what comes out from the mouth of Viktor Komardin, deputy head of the Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport. Back in 2007 when I was in the departure hall of the airport in Langkawi, I met Komardin & asked him what were the prospects of Russia winning the Nuri replacement contract (by that we all knew that the EC-725 Cougar would bag the deal). To my utter surprise, this chap proudly stated that Russia would not only bag the Nuri replacement contract, but would also win similar contracts for supplying additional Mi-17s to the Bomba & the Army Aviation Corps. When I conveyed this to the local Malaysian agents for Rosoboronexport & Kazan Helicopter Plant, even they stated that they always shuddered to the point of embarrassment at the brazen over-condidence displayed by Komardin! <br />BTW, first the RMAF/TUDM & then the TNI-AU both flirted with the idea of ordering spares for Su-27s & Su-30s from China & when it did not yield any results, they both had no other choice but to revert back to Rosoboronexport State Corp. Now, it seems someone is leading the Indons down the garden path by promising the moon from Russia in the form of new-generation weapons & dedicated MRO centres. However, as we all know now, the TNI-AL’s first & last launch of the Yakhont failed to hit its intended target in 2010 & the remaining three Yakhonts are now rotting in Surabaya.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-43304411231404194582013-04-15T04:34:48.817+05:302013-04-15T04:34:48.817+05:30To FARIS: Right up to 2009 the MiG-29Ns could fire...To FARIS: Right up to 2009 the MiG-29Ns could fire only the R-27Rs & R-27Ts which were quite formidable at that time, especially when fired concurrently against opposing hostiles. What had happened was that the initial MiG-29Ns were equipped with the older Phazotron NO-10 monopulse pulse-Doppler radar that could detect & track only one airborne target & by 2001 these were all replaced by the Topaz-M radar that could detect & track four airborne targets simultaneously. At the same time, the original RD-33s with 350-hr MTBF were replaced with newer versions of the RD-33 with 700-hour MTBF—all this being told to me by the former Panglima of RMAF/TUDM Tan Sri Abdul Gnani Abdul Aziz. R-27Rs & R-27Ts along with R-73Es were used in actual combat by the Ethiopians & Eritreans during the early & mid-1990s by Ethiopian Su-27s flown by Russian mercenary pilots & Eritrean MiG-29s flown by Ukrainian mercenary pilots. But yes, it is true that the RMAF/TUDM never wanted MiG-29s (15 Mi-35Ps were also part of the original Russian offer as part of the MiG-29 package) & was in favour of having an all F/A-18C/D fleet from the outset. The RMAF/TUDM never even wanted the Hawk Mk208s. <br /><br />To NEVIDIMKA: The existing MiG-29Ns, which are capable of only air superiority missions, can become potent MRCAs if the MiG-29UPG upgrade package is chosen, since this package is much better than the original MiG-29SMT package. However, the RMAF/TUDM should not make the same mistake as done by the IAF, i.e. select the Phazotron Zhuk-M2E multi-mode pulse-Doppler radar. Instead, the RMAF/TUDM ought to specify the Phazotron Zhuk-AE AESA-based multi-mode radar for installation. That will bring the MiG-29UPG on par with the RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets as far as air superiority goes.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-14154639315068436682013-04-14T13:05:48.758+05:302013-04-14T13:05:48.758+05:30Back when SMT was offered, the gov was probably st...Back when SMT was offered, the gov was probably still dreaming of a big ticket purchase, but now, the reality has sunk in, and it looks like they dont have the funds anymore. <br />According to this article, the malaysian delegation is interested in the UPG upgrade, and will be sending people over to evaluate it this summer.<br /><br />http://rbth.asia/business/2013/03/29/lima_2013_indonesia_to_set_up_maintenance_centre_for_russian_aircraf_45643.html<br /><br />Oh ic, and I'm Nevidimka in DT.. heheNevidimkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49107632708746239702013-04-14T04:23:47.030+05:302013-04-14T04:23:47.030+05:30Nevidimka,
I was referring to air to air/air to g...Nevidimka,<br /><br />I was referring to air to air/air to ground ordnance that is offered with the Su-30 - compared to was it offered for U.S made fast movers. The R-77, KH-31, [to mention just a few] have impressive paper specs but have not been fired in anger]. And off course the real test of any system is how it performs in actual combat. There is a profound difference between simulations, live tests and actual usage in real life situations.<br /><br />As for the Fulcrum, the point I was trying to make is that the RMAF is not interested in any upgrades, never was and will not lobby for an upgrade. In 1997 we got an offer to upgrade the Fulcrums to SMT standard, we were not interested. Whilst theRMAF would welcome funding for an additionnal 6 MKMs, it does not want anything with a ''Made In Russia'' tag.<br /><br />BTW, I'm STURM in 'DT'. Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-37339146656509447222013-04-14T03:15:07.259+05:302013-04-14T03:15:07.259+05:30I would not say the final straw to justify the wea...I would not say the final straw to justify the weapons being effective just because they were used in combat. Saying that, russia did test their weapons when they were involved in the Afghanistan conflict, Chechnya and the recent Gerogia conflict, not to say their weapons designers are designing them blindly.<br />Regarding the Mig29 upgrade, I dont think it matters now weather the RMAF wanted them in the first place or not. Its a cheap upgrade to brign the planes in line with being top line multirole at the same time eliminating its drawbacks and reding its life cycle cost. Its a win win situation for RMAF considering they dont have the money for anythign right now, and according to the russians, the Malaysian delegation will be visiting Russia in the summer to evaluate the UPG upgrade programme.<br />Also I suspected he knew malay when he could spell the malay words correctly..lol.Nevidimkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-31880737744056150982013-04-14T00:01:10.072+05:302013-04-14T00:01:10.072+05:30Prasun,
Apparently simulated R-77 firings were pe...Prasun,<br /><br />Apparently simulated R-77 firings were performed during Air Churinga 1996 by the RMAF and wiring for the R-77 was fitted as part of the upgrade the Fulrums received at ATSC the year before. Any idea why the RMAF waited for more than a decade to get its R-77s? Part of the reason could have been due to cash issues faced by Vympel that led to teasting delays.<br /><br />Nevidimka, <br /><br />Compared to the ordnance offered for sale for the Super Hornet, how many of the Russian missiles have actually been fired in anger?? They were tested, sure, but not in real life combat situations. There is no better way of knowing how weapons/systems will actually perform than actually using them in anger. As for upgrading the Fulcrums, bear in mind that from 'Day One', the RMAF never wanted the Fulcrums!! It was Mahathir's descision....<br /><br />Prasun has a pretty good command of BM, after all, here was here in Malaysia for more than a decade :].Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-1060212117920251002013-04-13T18:22:24.127+05:302013-04-13T18:22:24.127+05:30Hi Prasun and F,
I posted somethign of a reply, bu...Hi Prasun and F,<br />I posted somethign of a reply, but not sure y its lost. Anyways, my post was about, agreeing with Prasun, that the right way right now should be upgrading the Mig29's to UPG standard, which is a low cost option together with reduced operating cost since we already have an inhouse MRO. Use the remaning funds to try to clean up the house by equipping the remaining loopholes, like the AEW&CS, LPD's, Nuri replacement, etc2. RMAF can think of replacing their fighters in another 20 years time.<br />Secondly, I do not agree with the term not battle proven labelled on russian weapons, because these weapons were first tested before they were accepted for service with the russian army, and if we are to doubt them, then why should Malaysia itself try to have a weapons industry and try to market products, seeing that Malaysia never gets involved in any battle or war effort?<br />Finally, Prasun, You speak malay?Nevidimkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-16313099927927597402013-04-13T03:46:32.497+05:302013-04-13T03:46:32.497+05:30To FARIS: Vympel R-77s were delivered in only 2010...To FARIS: Vympel R-77s were delivered in only 2010. Prior to that there were only R-27Rs & R-27Ts for the MiG-29Ns. Direct operating costs (DOC) for the MiG-29N are higher than those of the F/A-18D, but the situation gets reversed when the MiG-29UPG enters the equation. What Russia has done is take the basic MiG-29 & equip it with systems it had had before, i.e. fly-by-wire flight controls, glass cockpit, RD-33-3 turbofans, extra internal fuel tanks, new-generation mission avionics & extended-life airframe, i.e. an existing MRCA becomnes even more lethal but with greatly reduced DOC & greatly increased reliability & serviceability. <br />DOC for the Rafale & EF-2000 will be higher to those of the Su-30MKM simply because the former two have a lot more on-board mission avionics & sensors than on the Su-30MKM. This then translates into a greater quantum of required skilled human resources/specialised ground crew & a greater number of automated test equipment being required to be stockpiled at those air bases housing such M-MRCAs. <br />The Super Hornet would have been the right choice back in 2003 had the Su-30MKM not been procured. In fact, the Super Hornet could have in one stroke been used for replacing both the F-5s & eventually the Hawk Mk208s. However, after the arrival of the Su-30MKMs, the equations have changed & hence the search is now on for a light fourth-generation MRCA, as opposed to a M-MRCA like Rafale or EF-2000.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-37803812160525632082013-04-13T00:34:47.740+05:302013-04-13T00:34:47.740+05:30Nevidimka,
Australia's policy has always been...Nevidimka,<br /><br />Australia's policy has always been to maintain a military edge over countries in South East Asia, irregardless of whether they are ''friends'' or not. The simulated launches by the RMAF - at Air Churinga 1996 - of R-77s was bound to get the attention of the RAAF.<br /><br />Prasun,<br /><br />FMS aside, the long term operating costs of the Fulcrum - compared to the Hornet - is higher due to the TBO and MTBF hours of the Russian built components like the engine, landing gear, radar, etc,. Correct?<br /><br />I realise we don't have the figures at hand but would you agree that the hourly operating costs of the Rafale and Typhoon should be lower than the MKI and MKM, agreed? The RAF has stated that the Typhoon is more expensive to operate than the Tornado F3 and the USAAF has stated that the F-22 will be the most expensive aircraft - to fly per hour and maintain - that it has ever operated.<br /><br />BTW, I agree with most of the points you brought up but based on that reasoning the Malaysian goverment should never have bought the A-400M and should have launched an upgrade programme for its 14 C-130Hs and perhaps should have ordered 2 C-130Js - this would have been the more logical and cost effective solution. Same goes with the MKM - which not only was customed built to the RMAFs requirements and had air to air and air to ground ordnance that wasmostly unproven. Logic would have dictated that an order be placed for 18 Super Hornets in 2002, after all the Super Hornet was fully integrated and was proven in combat conditions, unlike the MKM.<br /><br />Lastly, if cost wasn't an issue, would you agree that the perfect choice for the RMAF remains the Super Hornet, due to FMS and interoperability?Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-50685665954556192872013-04-12T22:43:34.199+05:302013-04-12T22:43:34.199+05:30To FARIS & NEVIDIMKA: Let’s deal with hard fac...To FARIS & NEVIDIMKA: Let’s deal with hard facts when speculating about the RMAF’s projected MRCA reqmt. <br />1) Long gone are the days of high GDP growth rates within ASEAN barring Vietnam & Indonesia. Consequently, what now dictates military procurements post-2007 is the availability of financial resources. Specifically, in Malaysia’s case, the topmost projected priority prucurements have been two LPDs, four AEW & CS, & a follow-on batch of six Su-30MKMs. That none of them have been acquired so far proves my point about the scarcity of financial resources, thanks to the appreciation of the Euro post-2007 & the enormous burdens posed on the Malaysian exchequer due to the progress payments made for the Scorpene SSKs & A400Ms & now the EC-725s. <br />2) Fiscal prudence has therefore dictated that the RMAF/TUDM look at cost-effective procurement solutions based on life-cycle costs & it is here that the package of JAS-39 Gripen/Saab 2000 AEW & CS has proven to be unbeatable. What has also caught the RMAF’s/TUDM’s attention is the MiG-29UPG upgrade programme, something that was not on the table till last year. And the fact that Malaysia has made enormous financial investments for sustaining in-country MRO support facilities for the existing MiG-29s cannot be wished away. <br />3) Life-cycle costs for operating F/A-18Ds are a lot lesser thanks to the FMS programme-based product support, under which in-country depot-level MRO facilities are not reqd at all, with exactly the opposite holding true for the MiG-29s & Su-30MKMs. <br />4) Taking life-cycle cost calculations as the point of departure, solutions like MiG-29UPG & JAS-39 are totally far more appealing to both MINDEF & the RMAF/TUDM, compared to similar figures for the EF-2000 Typhoon & Rafale. Acquisition costs for EF-2000 Typhoons may well be low or nil (if the aircraft is offered for free), but the life-cycle costs will be absolutely unbearable, especially for a small fleet of just 1 squadron, thus making such acquisitions mere unserviceable white elephants. <br />5) And as for the Aussies being unhappy about the entry of Su-30 family of heavy MRCAs & their related weapons within ASEAN, all I can say is that the Aussies have traditionally has an extremely sick way of justifying their own force modernisation programmes, i.e. trying to engage in an ill-imagined regional arms race when in reality no such thing exists. Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-25023100335855602602013-04-12T18:29:11.765+05:302013-04-12T18:29:11.765+05:30Hi, Prasun and F, like F said, the stated requirem...Hi, Prasun and F, like F said, the stated requirement for MRCA is not to replace F5's but rather the MIg's, and I dont believe Gripen would be a good choice seeing that it is single engined and lightweight. And lets say the RMAF invest in Gripen, are they gonna invest on more gripens in say 20 years down the road with the Gripen NG? Coz it would be the loogical step to ensure commonality. But by then, the threat would have become bigger with china, and probably indonesia buying better fighters, and the economy would have grown and the gov would probably afford more money for their defence, and then i dont think the gov will look at more gripens but more capable fighters. Thats y I advocate some continuity in their procurements. <br />To F:<br />I am not saying we should be hostile with Australia, I wish we can be freinds as usueal, but it was just a scenario. Cause last time when RMAF 1st got their R 77 Adders, the Australians were clearly not happy about it, and again when we got the SU 30 MKM, again they were not happy about us having a superior platform, and want to rectify the balance. I find that odd, when they claim to be our allies are given an outpost for their air force.<br />As for China, I belive the gov wanna delay any amrs race with the chinese as they feel they could not compete with the chinese, and hence trying to build a freindly face with them for now. I seriously doubt Malaysia will surrender their Spratly's claim to China just to avoid a fight.Nevidimkanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-69482839151477595392013-04-12T16:56:41.889+05:302013-04-12T16:56:41.889+05:30Many thanx PrasunDaMany thanx PrasunDaVikram Guhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-89766078679929618452013-04-12T04:25:15.206+05:302013-04-12T04:25:15.206+05:30P.S.
1]The Gripen has strong political ''...P.S.<br /><br />1]The Gripen has strong political ''pull' several years ago when it was first offered to the RMAF several years ago but not anymore. For reasons of ''prestige'' and ''face'' the Malaysians will narrow down on the Typhoon or Rafale not the cheaper Gripen which off course is much cheaper to operate and mantain than its 2 engine compettitors. My hunch is that the British will try to regain the position they lost to the French and make Malaysia an offer she can't refuse. There was a report about a year ago that BAE Systems had offered Malaysia 10 Tranche 1s for free if a similar number of Tranche 2s were ordered. This offer was reportely frowned upon by the other Typhoon partner nations but more recently, countries in Eastern Europe have been offered something similar.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-71453646853367056702013-04-12T04:16:34.777+05:302013-04-12T04:16:34.777+05:30Prasun,
I would beg to differ with your statement...Prasun,<br /><br />I would beg to differ with your statement that Malaysia ''does not see PLAN as a threat''. The reason Malaysia has kept quiet so far is because Chinese maritime ships have kept largely away from Malaysia's 5 reefs in the Sptratleys and Malaysia has traditionally gone out of its way not to offend Beijing by issuring any statements that annoy the Chinese.<br /><br />With regards to the Gripen, I'm aware off your view that the Gripen will be selected due to the RMAFs requirement for a 'lightweight platform and because of its price tag. However there are 3 things to bear in mind here - 1]. The Gripen has strong political ''pull' several years ago when it was frst offered to the RMAF 2] The main reason for getting new MRCAs is to replace the Fulcrums not the F-5s. Only about 4 F-Es are still flying and these are mainly used as escorts for the 2 RF-5Es and for pilots to maintain proficiency. 3]The RMAF is still very undecided about getting a single engine platform. <br /><br />In 1993 nobody would have guessed that Malaysia would be in a position to afford Hornets and more recently, we were surprised when Malaysia ordered the ''uber'' expensive and unproven A400M. Given that logic doesn't play a big part in Malaysian procurement plans, I will not be surprised if funds are allocated from a special budget to pay for Rafale or Typhoon.<br /><br />Nevidimka,<br /><br />Of all the countries that Malaysia has relations with, it is Australia that she shares the ''closest'' defence ties with. There is an RAAF officer in charge of the IADS HQ at Butterworth and Butterworth is the only permanent base Australia has on foreign soil.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300307989222935609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-84698383331950723062013-04-12T02:01:14.501+05:302013-04-12T02:01:14.501+05:30Pradunda,VMT for your kind reply.Regards,Ujjwal.Pradunda,VMT for your kind reply.Regards,Ujjwal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-41316703401560993242013-04-12T00:23:39.177+05:302013-04-12T00:23:39.177+05:30To AG: You're welcome.
To VIKRAM GUHA: For th...To AG: You're welcome.<br /><br />To VIKRAM GUHA: For that you'll have to register yourself with CII or ASSOCHAM. They have several publications available on defence offsets, industry players, financiers, etc, & they also organise scores of seminars throughout India every year on such subjects. Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-57320102099022828052013-04-11T23:48:45.607+05:302013-04-11T23:48:45.607+05:30Many thanks Prasunda .
Just one last question .
...Many thanks Prasunda .<br /><br />Just one last question .<br /><br />Do you know of any defence industry-specific networking site ?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />VikramVikram Guhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-83588606582469401892013-04-11T23:34:29.259+05:302013-04-11T23:34:29.259+05:30VMT prasun,
you are the sole point for clearing do...VMT prasun,<br />you are the sole point for clearing doubts, nowhere else to go....<br />A GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-89703805916168470072013-04-11T23:27:40.850+05:302013-04-11T23:27:40.850+05:30To UJJWAL: The Indian Army cannot wait for OFB Nal...To UJJWAL: The Indian Army cannot wait for OFB Nalanda to come on-line anymore since the Nalanda factory was depending on IMI's industrial ToT. Since IMI has been blacklisted, OFB Nalanda's plans too have gone kaput. Therefore, the Indian Army last year procuring locally developed (by HEMRL) 105mm, 130mm & 155mm bi-modular charges that are now being bulk-produced by two private-sector companies--one located in Delhi & one located in Pune. Had written about them last April in my DEFEXPO 2012 show report threads, which also contain photos of such hardware.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-58800563060945512802013-04-11T23:22:48.854+05:302013-04-11T23:22:48.854+05:30To NEVIDIMKA: The RMAF/TUDM wants a new MRCA to re...To NEVIDIMKA: The RMAF/TUDM wants a new MRCA to replace its F-5Es/Fs. Consequently, the reqmt is for a light MRCA & not a heavy MRCA like Su-34 or even M-MRCAs the EF-2000 or Rafale or Super Hornet. Combat radius/endurance deficiencies of the JAS-39 can be easily resolved by aerial refuelling. Adding to all this is the fact that the Su-34 is not approved for export by Russia. And most importantly, Malaysia no longer recognises the PLA Navy as a threat & that’s why there was not even a murmer from either Wisma Pertahanan or Wisma Putra or Putrajaya earlier this month when a PLA Navy task force conducted exercises just 90km away from East Malaysia’s shores. The reality of today is that barring Vietnam, Singapore & The Philippines, all other ASEAN member-states have been bought over by China & all these member-states are in no position to object to China’s future aspirations for the South China Sea. Nor do I believe that Malaysia & Australia will ever cross swords against one another. That’s why Sarawak’s ruling Chief Minister has thought it fit to invest the billions of his ill-gotten wealth throughout Western Australia (see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ROcvIbmmI).<br /><br />The YouTube link above is an excellent illustration of how folks can go around existing laws & launder money. I recommend this as a must-watch for all those interested in replicating such ‘acts’ anywhere in Asia.<br /><br />To VIKRAM GUHA: There are plenty of assets available within India for layered air-defence & they’ve been upgraded since the early 1990s with Polish assistance. But the arrival of Akash Mk1s were delayed by a decade, primarily due to the financial crisis of the 1990s. There’s plenty of Igla-S VSHORADS available in-country. Bit India’s doesn’t require S-400s simply because India does not consider high-altitude bombers like B-52s as threats. Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-65385231813161675872013-04-11T23:21:56.763+05:302013-04-11T23:21:56.763+05:30To AG: 1) Procurement of Rafales is an absolute ne...To AG: 1) Procurement of Rafales is an absolute necessity since the MiG-21 Bisons, MiG-23BNs & MiG-27Ms all will require replacement from 2017. 2) No one from the French side is unwilling to engage in any ToT that has been specified by the MoD & IAF. 3) No such deal was inked. All agreements related to S-2, S-3 & S-5 submarines were inked between 1989 & 1998. But there were cost escalations in the ATV programme just as there have been such cost escalations of the Scorpene SSK licenced-production programme.<br /><br />To SREENIVAS: The 5 more fleet replenishment/support tankers/vessels are required for sustaining the IN’s growing regional commitments like the on-going anti-piracy patrols in the Horn of Africa, increasing tempo of power projection exercises in peacetime & the growing number of principal surface combatants, plus future UN peacekeeping missions within the Indian Ocean Region.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-83123249791708251952013-04-11T23:10:55.203+05:302013-04-11T23:10:55.203+05:30Prasunda, if ofb nalanda factory started bulk prod...Prasunda, if ofb nalanda factory started bulk production of bimodular charge system for 155mm guns? Want a new thread with extensive coverage on Indian Army's artillery procurement. Regards, UjjwalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-54015848837013695682013-04-11T22:54:53.475+05:302013-04-11T22:54:53.475+05:30Also PrasunDa, Russia has announced that it will b...Also PrasunDa, Russia has announced that it will begin working on a new interceptor to replace the MIG 31 <br /><br />http://www.lenta.ru/news/2013/04/11/newinterceptor/<br /><br />Maybe , India can join this project as well if it is viable.<br /><br />Regards,<br />VikramVikram Guhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-30952371609809584892013-04-11T21:09:28.546+05:302013-04-11T21:09:28.546+05:30Hi Prasun,
I am a avid reader of your Blogs. When...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />I am a avid reader of your Blogs. When will your next thread start?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com