Edit: DAC 13thMay 2015 : M777, C295, Brahmos deals cleared.. 200 Ka226T ordered, Plan for INS Vishal

[Abingdonboy]

Is it just me or are DAC meetings held more frequently these days

It is a fact, the new DM has said DACs will be held monthly now.

+ @PARIKRAMA what about the news that the ICG wanted to lump together its requirements for a medium range MSA with this deal? Doesn't seem to have happened.


Although with a production line in India it shouldn't be much of a hassle for the ICG and the CAPFs to place their own orders for the C-295 at a later date.

 

[K M Cariappa]

It is a fact, the new DM has said DACs will be held monthly now.

+ @PARIKRAMA what about the news that the ICG wanted to lump together its requirements for a medium range MSA with this deal? Doesn't seem to have happened.


Although with a production line in India it shouldn't be much of a hassle for the ICG and the CAPFs to place their own orders for the C-295 at a later date.

I think those order by the ICG will be clubbed/diverted later on after the initial 16 have been imported... After the production starts in India, I don't think the GOI will restrict the no's to 40 only... When the "Desi" version becomes successful after the full ToT further orders may be given...

 

[anonymus]

Guys.

What became of Bharat Forge Howitzers, and Ultra light Howitzers?

 

[Agent_47]

Is it just me or are DAC meetings held more frequently these days

Yes every month.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Guys.

What became of Bharat Forge Howitzers, and Ultra light Howitzers?

They can still work on it but the fact is they are/were at least a decade away from a finished product, it can't be considered a substitute to this M777 purchase.

I think those order by the ICG will be clubbed/diverted later on after the initial 16 have been imported... After the production starts in India, I don't think the GOI will restrict the no's to 40 only... When the "Desi" version becomes successful after the full ToT further orders may be given...

Of course not. Once the production line is set up in India I suspect you will see a LOT more orders, the ICG, IN and CAPFs (BSF and CRPF) all have their own requirements for a plane in this class.

It could become a success in Indian service just like the Do-228.

 

[jaiind]

M777 has serious awesome firepower...v

 

[Optimos Prime IA]

I know this was what Putin offered but there didn't seem to be any indication the MoD/GoI were seriously looking at this offer and in fact it contradicted the new RFI the MoD put out last year for 197 RSH/LUH. Also I hadn't heard anything that stated this was on the agenda prior to this news coming out.


I'm still pretty skeptical until more info comes out.



Any more details on this?

We just proved we can clear defense procurement without any noice ...

Wow thats awesome and very surprising indeed . Wonder what could be the twist in MMRCA tales.

NOTE ::: Russia offered Ka heli to make in India and we placed order for 200 of them without any notice. Now Rafale want to do the same Make in India (New supply chain) Expecting more rafale orders

And this all comes at backdrop of China visit .Enough said . Wonder what could be in our shopping list for 2016 Poor neighbors

The C-295 TATA-Airbus deal too. In fact the TATA-Airbus deal might actually have the most dramatic effect on India's indigenous military ambitions.

@PARIKRAMA why is this news just coming out now? Do they hold these DAC meetings at past midnight IST?

Welcome to modified India. No leaks to presstitutes . Expect unexpected . Clear signal that this government is working on all front. From Social Security to Armed forces . Unbelievable God Speed and Modi is our God

 

[The_Sidewinder]

M777 has serious awesome firepower...v

Thats the reason it will be a game changer in Himalayas.

 

[Ankit Kumar 001]

The most important of these all. The replacement of widowmaker ancient chetak and cheetah Helios. Welcome ka226T

 

[Echo_419]

The most important of these all. The replacement of widowmaker ancient chetak and cheetah Helios. Welcome ka226T

Agreed also every single one of the deal cleared is make in India

 

[magudi]

The most important of these all. The replacement of widowmaker ancient chetak and cheetah Helios. Welcome ka226T

But then what will happen to the other tender in which HAL was to participate?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

@Abingdonboy or anyone else

Which company is making the Kamovs?

 

[magudi]

@Abingdonboy or anyone else

Which company is making the Kamovs?

JSC Rosoboronexport?

 

[Water Car Engineer]

JSC Rosoboronexport?

No license production?They're going to set shop in India?

 

[C130]

M777 has serious awesome firepower...v

indeed it does. i like artillery.

i wonder if India could make Excalibur?? I bet the make in india could get the price of these bad boys down to $25,000 a pop.