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interesting concept by north korea to use propeller bi-planes to deliver special forces.

 

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BHEL JV among 3 bidders for army’s guns contract
August 10, 2023
A partnership of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A (formerly Finmeccanica) is among three bidders for the supply of air defence guns to the Indian Army.According to officials aware of the development, Larsen & Toubro and Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) of Kanpur are the other participants in bidding for developing and supplying this weapon.

AWEIL is among the seven new defence public sector undertakings formed by converting the Ordnance Factories.
“The bidders need to prepare a prototype of the weapon and then get it approved before the award of contract,” a senior government official told ET. The estimated contract value is around ₹6,500 crore.
A request for proposal for these guns was issued by the defence ministry in October last year. Bids are expected to be opened this month.
These weapons will replace the ‘in service’ air defence guns held by the Indian Army.
All bidders are contesting on the cost of supply while assuring localisation for the specifications sought by the Army.
The tender is for supply of 220 guns and 142,000 rounds of ammunition. The service life of these guns should be 25 years, while the shelf life of the ammunition be at least 10 years.
“The winner also is likely to get all subsequent orders for these guns and their spares, from Indian defence forces and other countries who are scouting for similar guns,” a second official said.
This gun should have the capability to engage fighter and transport aircraft, helicopters, all types of remotely piloted aircraft or drones, cruise missiles and microlight aircraft, among others. It also needs to be able to move in all types of terrains and towed on metalled roads.
The winning bidder is bound to provide product support for maintenance, materials and spares for at least 25 years from the delivery of the last lot of guns. It will also give at least two years notice prior to closing the production line.

 

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if i am correct we use soviet-era passive radars. would be great if we upgrade to these levels.

 

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BHEL JV among 3 bidders for army’s guns contract
August 10, 2023
A partnership of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A (formerly Finmeccanica) is among three bidders for the supply of air defence guns to the Indian Army.According to officials aware of the development, Larsen & Toubro and Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) of Kanpur are the other participants in bidding for developing and supplying this weapon.

AWEIL is among the seven new defence public sector undertakings formed by converting the Ordnance Factories.
“The bidders need to prepare a prototype of the weapon and then get it approved before the award of contract,” a senior government official told ET. The estimated contract value is around ₹6,500 crore.
A request for proposal for these guns was issued by the defence ministry in October last year. Bids are expected to be opened this month.
These weapons will replace the ‘in service’ air defence guns held by the Indian Army.
All bidders are contesting on the cost of supply while assuring localisation for the specifications sought by the Army.
The tender is for supply of 220 guns and 142,000 rounds of ammunition. The service life of these guns should be 25 years, while the shelf life of the ammunition be at least 10 years.
“The winner also is likely to get all subsequent orders for these guns and their spares, from Indian defence forces and other countries who are scouting for similar guns,” a second official said.
This gun should have the capability to engage fighter and transport aircraft, helicopters, all types of remotely piloted aircraft or drones, cruise missiles and microlight aircraft, among others. It also needs to be able to move in all types of terrains and towed on metalled roads.
The winning bidder is bound to provide product support for maintenance, materials and spares for at least 25 years from the delivery of the last lot of guns. It will also give at least two years notice prior to closing the production line.

Now, I think the IA is very happy because it is getting what it has been asking for so long. The 35mm gun from Leonardo. Plus now the JV with BHEL is also there to sweeten the deal.

 

[Fatalis]

BHEL JV among 3 bidders for army’s guns contract
August 10, 2023
A partnership of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A (formerly Finmeccanica) is among three bidders for the supply of air defence guns to the Indian Army.According to officials aware of the development, Larsen & Toubro and Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) of Kanpur are the other participants in bidding for developing and supplying this weapon.

AWEIL is among the seven new defence public sector undertakings formed by converting the Ordnance Factories.
“The bidders need to prepare a prototype of the weapon and then get it approved before the award of contract,” a senior government official told ET. The estimated contract value is around ₹6,500 crore.
A request for proposal for these guns was issued by the defence ministry in October last year. Bids are expected to be opened this month.
These weapons will replace the ‘in service’ air defence guns held by the Indian Army.
All bidders are contesting on the cost of supply while assuring localisation for the specifications sought by the Army.
The tender is for supply of 220 guns and 142,000 rounds of ammunition. The service life of these guns should be 25 years, while the shelf life of the ammunition be at least 10 years.
“The winner also is likely to get all subsequent orders for these guns and their spares, from Indian defence forces and other countries who are scouting for similar guns,” a second official said.
This gun should have the capability to engage fighter and transport aircraft, helicopters, all types of remotely piloted aircraft or drones, cruise missiles and microlight aircraft, among others. It also needs to be able to move in all types of terrains and towed on metalled roads.
The winning bidder is bound to provide product support for maintenance, materials and spares for at least 25 years from the delivery of the last lot of guns. It will also give at least two years notice prior to closing the production line.

The final number for the guns will be close to 1300.

 

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Now, I think the IA is very happy because it is getting what it has been asking for so long. The 35mm gun from Leonardo. Plus now the JV with BHEL is also there to sweeten the deal.

why not go for 40mm air defence guns?

 

[Fatalis]

why not go for 40mm air defence guns?

They already have the 40mm gun. They have been using it for a very long time. If L&T wins then the IA will continue to use the same type of gun.

I don't know what AWEIL is offering. I sure hope it's not the two barrelled gun which was showcased earlier.

 

[Fatalis]

BHEL wants to do a JV for the 155mm MGS.

 

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IAF bought uncertified engines at inflated prices in 2010: CAG

Report flags accidents involving the uncertified engines.

www.thehindu.com

This is from 2010. Makes sense because that was the decade of corruption.

 

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Bharat Forge aims to become the artillery house for the world: MD Baba Kalyani

Speaking of the defence vertical, CMD Kalyani also said that 80 percent of the business is exports and that the company is seeing huge demand from different countries for their defence products.

www.moneycontrol.com

 

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[NoobWannaLearn]

Damn looks so good hopefully it stays on its timeline as it has been yet

 

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[iNorthernerOn9]

The truck mounted howitzer has a 1.5m long tail hanging out... seems unfoldable... this might be red flagged by the army & rightly so bcoz it can cause a lot of trouble in mountain terrain

Not seen such thing on any other truck mounted Artillery.

 

[AnantS]

The truck mounted howitzer has a 1.5m long tail hanging out... seems unfoldable... this might be red flagged by the army & rightly so bcoz it can cause a lot of trouble in mountain terrain

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True, also how are they expecting Charge to be loaded into tray by the loader at such height?

 

[Chinmoy]

If by looks you mean the view a pilot gets while looking through the HMD then ya, looks can kill
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No. By look I meant exactly what people here want to see. "Oh its so gross. Doesn't look cool enough".