Indian AEW&C at Baharin International Airshow

[rockstarIN]

India is showcasing during the Bahrain International Airshow, its state-of-the-art airborne platforms and associated sensors & communication systems designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India). DRDO, along with some of its production partners is displaying India’s strength and expertise in design, development and leading to production at the ‘Bahrain International Airshow’ being held at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain from 16 – 18 Jan 2014, with the aim of exploring the potential of exporting these advanced systems to friendly countries in the region.
The show will witness flying demonstration of the ‘AEW&C India’ the latest and state of the art Airborne Early Warning and Control system that can detect, identify and classify threats present in the surveillance area and act as a command and control centre to support variety of air operations. The system with its multiple Communication and data links can alert and direct fighters against such threats while providing “Recognizable Air Surface Picture” to the Commanders at the Ground Exploitation Stations. It also comprises of electronic and communication support measures that intercept and classify unfriendly radar transmissions and communication signals. "AEW&C India" with Mission Systems developed by DRDO with modular design and seamlessly integrated on an Embraer 145 aircraft provides a very cost effective solution for C4ISR capabilities. It is based on modern state of art technologies and can be adapted to the needs of any country.


DRDO is also displaying models of Light Combat Aircraft ‘TEJAS’, the ‘Four plus’ generation and highly cost effective fighter aircraft designed and developed by the Department of Defence R&D of the Ministry of Defence and being produced by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Models of trainer and the Naval versions are also on display.

The other items include models of ‘Expendable high Speed Aerial Target’, ‘NISHANT’, the multi mission UAV with Day and Night operational capability for battlefield surveillance & reconnaissance, target tracking & localization, and artillery fire correction; and OBOGS (On Board Oxygen Generation System)
A high level DRDO delegation led by Dr Avinash Chander Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister and Secretary Defence R&D is participating in the event. The delegation includes Dr S Christopher Distinguished Scientist and Director ‘Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), Mr Radhakrishnan, Outstanding Scientist and Director Industry Interface & Technology Management and Senior level officials from Indian Industries partnering DRDO in the production of various systems.

 

[Cheetah786]

India is showcasing during the Bahrain International Airshow, its state-of-the-art airborne platforms and associated sensors & communication systems designed and developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organization, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India)

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

 

[Contrarian]

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

1. India bought Israeli AWACS almost a decade back. These have been developed only now.

2. Indian air coverage plan is a hub and spoke kind of system. Israeli Phalcons are the Hubs. These EMB based DRDO AWCS are the spokes. Smaller detection range compared to larger Boeing/IL based systems. They are like the PAF Erieyes. However more hubs are needed.

3. At max, 2 more Phalcon AWACS will be procured. Current inventory is 3.
Whereas the total number of AWACS that IAF and IN will eventually acquire is over 12. The gap will be fulfilled by DRDO AWACS.

 

[Roybot]

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

The Israeli AWACS Phalcon is different and is meant for a different role. Think of your Swedish Erieye and Chinese ZDK as an example.

 

[kaykay]

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

Because Phalcons are among best in the world and our AEW&C will be ready only by next year. Our Airforce have ultimately a requirement of around 20 Indigenous AEW&C with initial order of 3.

 

[Cheetah786]

The Israeli AWACS Phalcon is different and is meant for a different role. Think of your Swedish Erieye and Chinese ZDK as an example.

When it comes to this i am clue less thats why i asked

 

[Guynextdoor2]

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

Completely different classes. The Phalcons are complete AEW&CS. Our domestic versions are more like AEW+ some good CS. Range and capabilities of the Phalcons are better. But you need a mix of those 'big' platforms with our lighter platforms to get good coverage.

@Cheetah786

Phalcons

Indian System:

 

[acetophenol]

When it comes to this i am clue less thats why i asked

Afterall,we all are here to learn bro!

 

[Yogi]

I have a question If this statement is true then why India is buying this from Israel for her own use ?

India is buying both of them. We bought Phalcon AWACS from Israel in 2004 while 3 DRDO AEW&C will be inducted 2015.

Besides Phalcon is altogether different class, its bigger, more powerful n has better range but its much more costly too. DRDO AEW&C is more similar to Eyerie than Phalcon.

 

[bloo]

This platform has the potential to become a lethal force multiplier.

 

[bloo]

Probable interiors.

 

[jaiind]

This platform has the potential to become a lethal force multiplier.

This bird looks cool

 

[sancho]

DRDO, along with some of its production partners is displaying India’s strength and expertise in design,

Shows how DRDO works, everything in their interest. What is more important, getting the AWACS ready for operational service and for the defence of the country, or showing off in foreign countries?

The Israeli AWACS Phalcon is different and is meant for a different role. Think of your Swedish Erieye and Chinese ZDK as an example.

The role is exactly the same, only the capabilities of the aircrafts / platforms are different.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

1. India bought Israeli AWACS almost a decade back. These have been developed only now.

2. Indian air coverage plan is a hub and spoke kind of system. Israeli Phalcons are the Hubs. These EMB based DRDO AWCS are the spokes. Smaller detection range compared to larger Boeing/IL based systems. They are like the PAF Erieyes. However more hubs are needed.

3. At max, 2 more Phalcon AWACS will be procured. Current inventory is 3.
Whereas the total number of AWACS that IAF and IN will eventually acquire is over 12. The gap will be fulfilled by DRDO AWACS.

Oh yeah Erieyes AWACS are crappy ...

 

[Manvantaratruti]

Shows how DRDO works, everything in their interest. What is more important, getting the AWACS ready for operational service and for the defence of the country, or showing off in foreign countries?

LOL. I was not aware they are mutually exclusive