Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[NaMaloom]

After reading the whole article,i did not understand why the headline is like this "India signals end of talks on larger French Rafale deal - World - DAWN.COM ?"
Because clearly the defence minister is saying that the deal will be discussed gov to gov ,rather than RFP.
So more rafale will surely come,there is no doubt about that.

Because the talks over the 108 fighter jets have officially ended. What the Defence Minister is saying is that any 'future' talks if and when held about such a transaction, will be held government-to-government between France and India, and not the procurement agencies who were previously involved.

So, for the foreseeable future, all you are getting is 36 Rafales. Plain and simple.

 

[PARIKRAMA]

Livefist @livefist · 13m13 minutes ago
.@BoeingDefense extends commercial bid (no escalation) on Indian Chinook & Apache deals by 3 months till June 31.

✈Anantha Krishnan M✈ @writetake · 5h5 hours ago
#NLCA NP2 undergoes ‘hot refuelling’ at HAL facilities in Bangalore recently

Anantha Krishnan M has tweeted last image of Naval LCA carrying out ‘Hot refuelling’ in HAL premises in Bengaluru . Meaning of ‘hot refuelling’ means Fueling With Engines Operating . Hot refueling is performed only when operations require rapid turnaround of aircraft, since hot refuel-ing is significantly more dangerous and costly interms of fuel and manpower expenditures. Only pres-sure hot refueling is performed.

A minimum of three ground crew personnel are required for each hot-refueling operation. ‘Hot refuelling’ becomes necessary in case of missing Aerial mid air refuellers in active combat patrol zone .

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[SpArK]

 

[PARIKRAMA]

If i remember correctly that tweet was when everybody was focusing on PM Modi visit and Rafale deal murmurs with a caption We are around. Mind it!"

 

[SpArK]

If i remember correctly that tweet was when everybody was focusing on PM Modi visit and Rafale deal murmurs with a caption We are around. Mind it!"

We follow the same people.

 

[Abingdonboy]

WOW.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Command Personnel Staff Officer of HQ Western Air Command, Air Commodore N.S. Vaidya awarding the IAF shooting championship Trophy to the HQ Training Command team, in New Delhi on April 17, 2015.

Ministry of Defence
17-April, 2015 17:05 IST
Air force shooting championship 2015-16 concludes today At air force station, rajokri

Air Force Shooting Championship 2015-16 was conducted from 13 Apr 15 to 17 Apr 15 at Air Force Station Rajokri. Personnel including 09 Officers from seven different commands of Air Force, have participated in the championship with great enthusiasm & sportsmanship. On the occasion of closing ceremony, Chief Guest Air Commodore NS Vaidya VSM, Command Personnel Staff officer (CPSO), HQ Western Air Command (WAC), awarded medals and certificates to the individuals as well as to the teams in respective weapon categories. Corporal Sachin Singh of Eastern Air Command achieved highest score of 289 points out of 300 through record breaking performance. The championship was conducted with different categories of small arms. The position of the overall championship trophy was determined by the total points achieved by the teams in various categories. The closing ceremony was witnessed by all the personnel of the Air Force Station, Rajokri. The team of HQ Training Command was declared the overall champion winning the Air Force Trophy and HQ WAC secured the runners up position. The Championship was declared CLOSED on 17 Apr 15 by the Chief Guest.

RCD/ BSK

 

[migflug]

HAL Powers On LUH Ahead Of First Flight
SOURCE: SP Guide Publications

HAL is powering on with the LUH ahead of a potential first flight in July or August this year. HAL, which has responded to the Indian Army RFI for reconnaissance & surveillance helicopters (RSH) has decided to play its hand aggressively in the ‘Make in India’ environment sweeping the country’s defence procurement. The LUH, displayed in complete form for the first time at Aero India this year, is all set to lift off shortly.

At HAL, are currently in the process of identifying crucial on board systems and equipment to speed up the process. For instance, HAL has called for information to supply an electrically operated Rescue Hoist System for lowering or raising personnel from an airborne helicopter using a rescue seat, rescue basket or a rescue stretcher. “The Rescue Hoist System will be an off the shelf fully qualified equipment with necessary minor adaptations incorporated to cater for installation interface of the helicopter & to meet the technical requirements of this specification,” says HAL.

 

[ni8mare]

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[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
20-April, 2015 16:30 IST

Hon’ble RM’S Interaction with IAF Commanders during Air Force Commanders’ Conference – Apr 2015

Air Force Commanders’ Conference (AFCC) – 2015 commenced at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi on 20 April 2015. Shri Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri inaugurated the bi-annual conference.

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chief of the Air Staff welcomed Shri Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri and Shri RK Mathur, Defence Secretary. He also introduced the Air Force Commanders to the Hon’ble RM.

The aim of this bi-annual conference is to enhance the operational capability of the IAF. CAS updated the RM on operational status of the IAF, induction of C-17 and operationalisation of C-130 aircraft. He also highlighted the efforts put in to increase the aircraft serviceability and the corresponding increase in flying task of IAF as compared to the previous year. Achievements of the IAF especially during the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations were covered by the CAS. He also elaborated on the IAF’s Focus Areas and covered the future road map for the IAF. The CAS also expressed his concern for well being, morale and enhancement of physical fitness of air-warriors.

The Hon’ble RM complemented the IAF for professional conduct during relief and rescue operations especially during J&K floods and rescue of Indians from Yemen. He also emphasized on aviation safety and conserve available resources.

During the conference senior leadership of IAF deliberates on issues pertaining to air operations, maintenance, human resources and administration. CAS also presented trophies to various Command Headquarters for excellence in sports, welfare activities and promotion of Hindi in IAF.

SSB/MKS
(Release ID :118376)

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar addressing the Air Force Commanders, at the Air Force Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on April 20, 2015. The Minister of State for Planning (Independent Charge) and Defence, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh and the Defence Secretary, Shri R.K. Mathur are also seen.

 

[datalibdaz]

The BrahMos’ 3000 km per second speed – literally faster than a bullet – means it hits the target with a huge amount of kinetic energy. In tests, the BrahMos has often cut warships in half and reduced ground targets to smithereens. The Sukhoi’s blistering speed will add extra launch momentum to the missile, plus the aircraft’s ability to penetrate hardened air defences means there is a greater chance for the pilot to deliver the missile on to its designated targets.

Twitter handle name ?

Yes... 3000 km per second...we are doomed..

 

[ni8mare]

 

[SRP]

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