Indian Defense Acquisitions - Co- Developments and Production

[jackfoster220]

Defence Related Questions & Answers

Please tell how a destroyer can be sunk

 

[SATISH]

make a large hole in it and flood it with water...simple...

 

[bhramos]

Why Did India choose IAF Jaguar, when USSR was offering Su-24 Fencer, which might be more powerful in most of the issues, USSR even offered License Production?

 

[Armand2REP]

Blow it in half with a torpedo detonated below the hull. The shock wave is more devastating than putting a hole in it.

 

[nandu]

AK Antony calls for timely, transparent defence procurement

New Delhi: Defence minister AK Antony today called for a "timely, transparent and judicious" process to procure weapons and equipment for the armed forces.

Inaugurating the biennial three-day Defence Accounts Controllers Conference here, Antony said: "Defence expenditure and procurement issues are complex and time-consuming and have a direct bearing on our national security.

"We have tried to infuse more transparency and efficiency into our procedures and systems. It is my firm belief that expenditure of public money must have an appropriate system of checks and balances."

He said the Defence Accounts Department had facilitated procurement of essential items for the defence forces and the capital expenditure utilised last year had been an all-time record.

"But, there has to be a transparent, timely and judicious use of funds for defence expenditure. The government has tried to infuse more transparency in the huge defence outlay, which is over Rs 1.52 lakh crore for the current financial year," he added.

Pointing out that there were complaints from ex-servicemen over disbursement of pensions, Antony called for early distribution of revised pension and arrears to them.

"Even now, I am getting a lot of complaints from people that they are not getting pensions... Considering the past, things have improved, but even then complaints are there still... You must take all steps possible so that they get their dues at the earliest," he said, asking the Defence Finance officials to expedite and further streamline the pension system for the armed forces personnel.

Minister of state for defence MM Pallam Raju, in his address, said pension adalats had become an effective mechanism for grievance redressal on the ground and expressed the hope that the pension arrears for pre-2006 personnel below officer rank (PBOR) would soon be disbursed.

He said the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) would soon roll out an e-ticketing system for air travel by personnel.

The PCDA Rail Booking System for e-ticketing would be introduced in another 200 armed forces units by next month and all units would be covered by the year-end, Controller general of defence Accounts Nita Kapoor added.

Defence finance secretary Indu Liberhan, in her address, stressed the need for continuing institutionalised interaction between her department and the three Services.

Comptroller and Auditor General of India Vinod Rai said since Defence Finance related to a sensitive national security concern, the keyword for its success was the outcome and not simply accounting.

Others present on the occasion were Army chief general VK Singh and scientific advisor to the defence minister VK Saraswat.

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/repor...imely-transparent-defence-procurement_1382231

 

[p2prada]

The problem is LGBs are useful only in certain times in the Himalayas. Fog and smoke almost always defeats LGBs and renders them useless. Also, LGBs are a rich man's toy. India cannot afford to employ them like the US or the British can. Also, we have fewer platforms capable of using LGBs as of now. The situation will change for the better in the future when India's economy grows.

 

[p2prada]

Looking at Indian procurement it would stand to reason they would be buying Russian KABs but at less than 1% it doesn't look they have next to any. I don't recall if the Popeyes ever entered service.

We are procuring a lot of guidance systems from Israel with Popeye and the more modern Crystal Maze to name a few.

Raytheon is developing and installing a new Mission Computer for our jaguars. They will be able to deploy the AIM-9X as well as a wide assortment of LGBs. The MRCA program will also give us access to a larger number of LGBs once done. So, we already have a plan in place.

OFB needs to license produce a general purpose bomb available to all of their fighters, or develop one. It isn't hard to make an LGB these days, or even an electro-optical... even Iran has one of those.

We already have our own guidance kit developed by ADE for 1000lb bombs. It is called Sudarshan.

 

[Armand2REP]

The problem is LGBs are useful only in certain times in the Himalayas. Fog and smoke almost always defeats LGBs and renders them useless. Also, LGBs are a rich man's toy. India cannot afford to employ them like the US or the British can. Also, we have fewer platforms capable of using LGBs as of now. The situation will change for the better in the future when India's economy grows.

The best GPS guided bomb is AASM, M2000-9 can launch it as well as Rafale. That would be the best choice for IAF. Only other option is JDAM but you don't want to be at the whim of US sanctions.

 

[p2prada]

The best GPS guided bomb is AASM, M2000-9 can launch it as well as Rafale. That would be the best choice for IAF. Only other option is JDAM but you don't want to be at the whim of US sanctions.

I see a contradiction here.
Whim of US sanctions and GPS.

France has access to military grade GPS signals, India does not. We will need the option of multiple targeting capabilities that includes IR and Laser. AASM does not have an anti-radar version either.

Anyway AASM is expensive. We will need to employ AASM type missiles along with the regular Crystal Maze type LGBs. JDAMs are quite cheap too. And we already have access to the best American sensor fused cluster bombs and some will be inducted pretty soon.

 

[nandu]

Defence Procurements: Need for Accountability Audit

http://www.indiandefencereview.com/2010/05/defence-procurements-need-for-accountability-audit.html

 

[AJSINGH]

my point here is that ,TIME is not an issue here and that is the problem ,look at MMRCA 4 years now and no decision ( that if from IAF side but even if IAF selects an aircraft ,it will take another 1-2 years to go through all the obstacles in MoD)

 

[nandu]

Indian Army Wants Amphibious Assault Rifles

Indian Army Wants Amphibious Assault Rifles

The Indian Army (according to a just released RFI) is looking to procure assault rifles of 7.62 x 51mm caliber capable of being carried under water in marine and water bodies along with their accessories and attachments and brought to operational use immediately after coming out of the water. The weapon should have military standard picatinny rails along with reflex/holographic sights, night/TI sights, IR lasers and tactical lights.

http://livefist.blogspot.com/

 

[Raj Malhotra]

This is just a cleverly worded RFI which is meant for selecting an ordinary 7.62mm rifle to replace Isapore L1A1. By now Army has issued RFIs for carbines, rifles, LMGs, GPMGs, HMGs, and now 7.62mm rifles. Army only likes Imported maal baap

 

[bhramos]

This is just a cleverly worded RFI which is meant for selecting an ordinary 7.62mm rifle to replace Isapore L1A1. By now Army has issued RFIs for carbines, rifles, LMGs, GPMGs, HMGs, and now 7.62mm rifles. Army only likes Imported maal baap

DRDO does not make Amphibious Assault Rifles.
if you have any Indigenous Amphibious Assault Rifles that DRDO made or making, please tell me

 

[bhramos]

Difference between ordinary 7.62mm and Amphibious 7.62mm Gun

Vs

see bullet size too

 

[nandu]

Army to use micro devices to monitor terrorists

Army plans to use micro devices to monitor terrorists

A CRPF Jawan stands guard after a grenade attack in Srinagar. Nanotechnology could transform surveillance techniques in the near future.

The Indian Army plans to induct new-age gadgets such as micro audio bugs and video devices to keep a watch on terrorist hideouts and their meeting places and activities, apparently taking a leaf out of James Bond flicks.

"Possible nano-technology applications are micro-audio bugs and video recording devices with high capacity data storage to plant at likely meeting places of terrorists, over ground agents and sympathisers," the Army said on the possible uses of Nano-technology products in the 'Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap' for the Defence Ministry.

Nanotechnology is an expected future manufacturing technology that will make most products lighter, stronger, cleaner, less expensive and smaller in size.

"We are planning to use these micro devices, which would be too small to be detected, for keeping a watch on movement and activities of terrorists", Army officials said here.

"Nano-size air and ground sensors can also be placed in specific areas and activate them when we want to monitor the activities there," they said.

The Army also envisages use of micro-sized energy devices which can power unattended sensors and devices in remote areas or places which require extremely light weight power sources like light-weight man portable radars, missiles, UAVs and other systems.

http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article445358.ece

 

[AkhandBharat]

With nano devices, an all-india registry, we can not only secure our borders, we can also eliminate corruption and hold people accountable for their deeds, be it terrorism, corruption, or anything illegal. Technology can help eliminate the problems of India if the will to use it is shown.

 

[Yusuf]

Put some in GHQ in rawalpindi and also the ISI HQ. That will eliminate three quarters of the problems if not more.

 

[Yusuf]

With nano devices, an all-india registry, we can not only secure our borders, we can also eliminate corruption and hold people accountable for their deeds, be it terrorism, corruption, or anything illegal. Technology can help eliminate the problems of India if the will to use it is shown.

Not happening mate. Didn't you see what happened when the recent phone tapping episode happened? Such devices in the open would finish off privacy.

 

[prashant2a]

UHF Military Air Frequencies (east coast.)

225.1500 USAF PACCS
225.8000 USAF Tactical <-- **
228.6000 USAF squadron command
235.1000 USAF 416BW A/A refueling (AR-206L)
236.6000 USAF Towers
239.8000 USAF Weather; Metro
241.0000 National Guard; Army Airfields UHF common **
243.0000 Military Emergency
251.9000 ANG Primary
252.1000 USAF Reserve command posts <-- **
252.8000 USAF transport control; ARRS Tactical
255.4000 Military Flight Weather; Military to FAA; USAF Ground Control
257.8000 Military Tower Calling
259.0000 ARRS Tactical; Search & Rescue
259.4000 Brush Creek MOA ops **
259.7000 NASA - Space Shuttle
264.9000 NORAD/ACC Secondary
265.8000 Presidential Helicopters Squadron Common
266.5000 USAF ACC/ALC interplace; SAC Refueling
272.7000 Military Flight Weather
275.8000 USAF Ground Control 2
281.0000 Air Tanker Common
281.4000 DEA Aircraft
282.7000 USAF 171ARG secondary
282.8000 Military Search & Rescue
283.9000 USAF 171ARG primary (AR-217) **
286.2000 USAF 168ARG ops **
287.8000 USAF/USCG Air-Sea Rescue
289.4000 USAF Ground Control 3
289.7000 USAF 416BW a/a refueling (AR-218H)
292.0000 USAF AMC Operations
293.0000 USAF 171ARW primary (AR-218L)
293.7000 NE Ohio?
294.5000 USAF Tactical **
297.0000 USAF AMC airlift ops
297.5000 Ohio ANG <-- **
298.8000 NASA Space Shuttle
301.6000 Brush Creek MOA ops **
303.0000 ANG Secondary
305.4000 USAF UHF/DF common
311.0000 STRATCOM/ACC Primary **
313.6000 USAF Tactical **
314.2000 USAF Tactical **
314.6000 Military Contractor Flight Test
319.3000 USAF Reserve ops
319.4000 AMC Command Posts
321.0000 STRATCOM/ACC Secondary
323.2000 USAF Tactical <-- **
327.4000 USAF PACCS **
335.8000 USAF Ground Control 4
340.2000 Navy Toers
340.6000 USAF AMC combat control team tng/ops
342.5000 Metro; USAF/Military Flight Weather
344.6000 Metro; USAF Weather; FAA **
344.9000 USAF PACCS/ALCC
345.4000 Military Contractor Flight Test
348.9000 USAF 416BW refueling primary (AR-206H)
349.4000 USAF AMC airlift control **
351.2000 USAF Reserve command posts
352.6000 Air Refueling
364.2000 NORAD/ACC Primary - common/air intercept
366.0000 USAF PACCS/NEACP
369.9000 UASF Ultra High Alt. ARTCC
372.2000 NE Ohio?
375.0000 Presidential Helicopters Transport
375.2000 Metro; Weather reports
379.5000 USAF NEACP
381.0000 ARRS Tactical; Search & Rescue
381.3000 ACC (Tactical) Primary - Command Posts **
381.7000 USCG Search & Rescue
381.8000 USCG Search & Rescue
382.6000 Military Contractor Flight Test
384.6000 USAF STRATCOM A/A Refueling Secondary
384.7000 NE Ohio?
388.8500 USAF Tactical (OH ANG)
391.5000 USAF PACCS/ALCC
407.8500 Air Force One/Two (no longer used 5/99)
415.7000 Air Force One/Two (no longer used 5/99)
418.5000 DEA Air-to-Ground

*ACC=Air Combat Command
*ALCC=Airlife Control Center
*ANG=Air National Guard
*MAC=Military Air Command
*STRATCOM=Strategic Air Command

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226.1000 AF - INTERPLANE
226.2000 AF - INTERPLANE [SIERRA ONE]
226.4000 AF - INTERPLANE [SIERRA TWO]
228.8000 AF - NORAD COMMON, ALL SECTORS
234.5000 INTERPLANE COMMON
234.5500 INTERPLANE COMMON
236.6000 AF - CONTROL TOWER UHF COMMON
239.8000 AF - WEATHER
241.0000 ARMY - AIR COMMON
242.4000 ARMY / NATIONAL GUARD UHF COMMON
243.0000 UHF GUARD - ALL AGENCIES / SERVICES
251.9000 SAR OPERATIONS COMMON - ALL SERVICES
252.1000 AF - RESERVE COMMAND POSTS
252.5250 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [TRIPLE 25]
252.8000 AF - AMC COMMON
255.4000 FAA - FLIGHT SERVICE STATIONS
257.8000 FAA - CIVILIAN AIRPORT CONTROL TOWERS
266.5000 AF - AMC / ACC INTERPLANE
271.0000 NAVY - CARRIER CONTROL TOWER OPERATIONS
271.5000 AF - ACC INTERPLANE
275.8000 AF - GROUND CONTROL COMMON
277.8000 NAVY - FLEET TACTICAL COMMON
279.5000 FAA - FLIGHT TEST / INSPECTIONS
282.0000 COAST GUARD - OPERATIONS COMMON
282.8000 SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATIONS COMMON
296.7000 FAA & AF TACTICAL SUPPORT USE - ULTRA-HI ALT
297.0000 AF - AMC COMMAND POSTS
299.5000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [CHEAP SUIT]
300.6000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [REMINGTON][THIRTY-AUGHT-SIX]
303.0000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [WINCHESTER / THIRTY-THIRTY]
304.8000 US COMMERCE DEPT./NOAA NATIONWIDE ALLOCATION
311.0000 AF - ACC COMMAND POST COMMON
319.4000 AF - AMC COMMOND POST COMMON
321.0000 AF - ACC COMMAND POST - SECONDARY
321.3000 FAA & AF TACTICAL SUPPORT USE - ULTRA-HI ALT
333.3000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [QUAD THREE]
333.3500 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [QUAD THREE-FIVE]
333.5500 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [FULL HOUSE]
335.5500 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [FULL HOUSE 2]
340.2000 NAVY - CONTROL TOWER COMMON
342.5000 AF - WEATHER
344.6000 ALL SERVICES / AGENCIES - WEATHER
345.6000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [STRAIGHT]
348.6000 FAA - CIVILIAN AIRPORT GROUND CONTROL
349.4000 AF - AMC COMMON
351.0000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [HAIRCUT]
351.2000 AF - RESERVE COMMAND POSTS
357.0000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [MAGNUM]
360.2000 NAVY - CONTROL TOWER COMMON
364.2000 AF - NORAD AIR INTERCEPT CONTROL COMMON
364.8000 FAA & AF TACTICAL SUPPORT USE - ULTRA-HI ALT
369.9000 FAA & AF TACTICAL SUPPORT USE - ULTRA-HI ALT
372.2000 MILITARY PILOT / DISPATCHER COMMON
375.2000 AF - WEATHER
376.0250 AF - AMC INTERPLANE COMMON
380.0000 FAA - FLIGHT TEST / INSPECTION
381.3000 AF - ACC COMMAND POSTS
381.4000 FAA & AF TACTICAL SUPPORT USE - ULTRA-HI ALT
381.7000 USCG - OPERATIONS
381.8000 USCG - OPERATIONS
383.9000 USCG - OPERATIONS / COORDINATION WITH US NAVY
384.1000 AF - NORAD AICC SECONDARY
384.5000 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [PISTOL]
384.5500 AF - INTERPLANE COMMON [PISTOL FIVE]
385.0000 NAVY - PORT CONTROL COMMON
385.9000 AF - ACC LOGISTICS COMMON
390.1500 AF - TANKER INTERPLANE / BOOM COMMON