Indian Air Force: News & Discussions

[ezsasa]

We have been doing this since last many years.

is there a domestic alternative for long range super sonic air to ground rocket propelled guided munition in 500 kg weight class?

 

[Chinmoy]

probably this is a hint towards what the forces are preparing for.

+1 from my side.

 

[Chinmoy]

Dude that was a joke ,
But really do we need to induct this , we can have better system or equal by drdo .
It's not a bad platform but why buy a foreign product at first place , this weapon diplomacy wasn't required .

We CAN have, but DO we have?

Weapon diplomacy would always be there, but this is much beyond diplomacy.
These would come in very limited numbers with some particular targets in mind.

 

[sorcerer]

IAF'S Indigenisation Thrust in Maintenance of Aircraft Fleet




Ministry of Defence

IAF'S Indigenisation Thrust in Maintenance of Aircraft Fleet


Posted On: 05 FEB 2021 10:21AM by PIB Delhi



Indian Air Force operates a variety of aircraft fleets of foreign origin ranging from legacy MiG-21 Bison to the state-of-the-art Rafale aircraft. For increased self-reliance and to meet sustenance requirements in product support of IAF aircraft and systems, indigenisation of aircraft as well as systems spares and setting up of indigenous Repair and Overhaul (ROH) facilities for aggregates are key focus areas of IAF.
There is immense scope for indigenisation in the IAF for a wide variety of spares and equipment ranging from aircraft general purpose spares, such as nuts, bolts, cables, gaskets, springs, etc to complex high technology spares, such as avionics equipment, aeroengine accessories, etc. Indigenisation of spares for maintenance of aircraft and systems is undertaken through Base Repair Depots (BRDs) of IAF located in various parts of the country and No. 1 Central Indigenisation and Manufacturing Depot (CIMD), Nashik.
As part of IAF's focus on Self-Reliance and Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, IAF is giving impetus to fast tracking of indigenisation as well as enlarging the scope of involvement of Indian aerospace and defence industry especially, MSMEs. Towards this, IAF has already identified indigenisation requirements of approximately 4000 lines of spares. Critical requirements for indigenisation include aviation grade filters (fuel, hydraulic & pneumatic), aeroengine bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, multifunction displays, aviation grade circuit breakers, lamp filaments, spark plugs, etc to name a few. Enormous opportunities are available for the aerospace and defence industry partners in India including MSMEs to join hands with IAF in this vigorous indigenisation drive.
In addition to manufacture of spares and aggregates, another area of focus of IAF is to engage with the Industry to set up repair and overhaul (ROH) facilities within India for high value rotables/repairables. In achieving this objective, IAF aims to accrue huge savings to the financial exchequer, besides developing and encouraging in-house MRO facilities, thereby leadingto reduced timeframes for repair and enhanced operational availability of assets.
To facilitate dissemination of requirements for indigenisation, details of RFPs issued through CPPP portal by BROs/ CIMD are also being listed in the IAF website indianairforce.nic.in .In addition, a list of over 200 lines of high value ex-import spares (unit cost > Rs 10 lakh) has been hosted in the Ministry of Defence website srijandefence.gov.in.
IAF will be displaying a host of indigenisation requirements through their stall in Hall C, during Aero India. Representatives from various BROs will be available in the stall to interact with industry representatives for explaining the requirements for indigenisation and associated procedures.

 

[Arihant Roy]

Indian Airforce is going for Spice 250 ER from Israel.


Besides Rampage from IAI, the 250 ER will be the other new entrant into active service .

Rampage will be integrated with Tejas mk1A and MWF .

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

There was just a water shower right?

 

[Chinmoy]

There was just a water shower right?

No, many dignitaries were present including French defence minister.

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

No, many dignitaries were present including French defence minister.

We paid for it??

 

[Chinmoy]

We paid for it??

Ofcourse we have to pay for it. When you invite guests, who you think id going to pay for?

 

[Automatic Kalashnikov]

Ofcourse we have to pay for it. When you invite guests, who you think id going to pay for?

So what did we gain from inviting the guests?

 

[Chinmoy]

So what did we gain from inviting the guests?

What do you gain by inviting guests or throwing a party on your birthday or any such family ocassion?

This is all about diplomatic bonding.

 

[porky_kicker]

DRDO 7 qubits Quantum Computer using superconducting circuit as qubit. Will be scaled up progressively as base technologies get proven.

 

[Vishalreddy3]

Anyone remember TATA acquiring IP for Grob G180?? look what US uses similar aircraft for except its Turbo prop powered engine.

 

[sorcerer]

Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria On A Four-Day Trip To Bangladesh; To Visit Key Operational Bases


Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has embarked on a four-day trip to Bangladesh following his counterpart Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat's visit to India earlier this month, reports Livemint.

Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria On A Four-Day Trip To Bangladesh; To Visit Key Operational Bases

Bhadauria is scheduled to meet with senior dignitaries and visit key operational bases of the Bangladesh Air Force.

swarajyamag.com

 

[Haldilal]

Ya'll Nibbiars

 

[Lonewolf]

Ya'll Nibbiars
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Museum?

 

[Haldilal]

Ya'll Nibbiars

 

[Nationalist Manasvi Papa]

Ya'll Nibbiars

It made them proud by shooting F 16.
They shall now rest in peace.

 

[WarriorIndian]

It made them proud by shooting F 16.
They shall now rest in peace.

Mig-21 is like Dhoni. People keep asking when's the retirement and one fine day, it gets a kill in its name. A silent middle finger salute answer that its still got enough energy to burn enemy defenses.

 

[Haldilal]

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