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Yes, the most beautiful version imo and I would love to see a streched version for the ASW role, but that might not be planned now.
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heyy just wanted to know what happened to boeing's bid for MRTT? I am aware that Il-86 and A330 trials were done in dec 2011 by IAF but what happened to boeing ? coz this old article says boeing was gonna participate!
India issues RFI for refuelling tankers
India issues RFI for refuelling tankers
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€510 million Euros = $673 million Dollar and not like earlier reports mentioned €900 million Euros and around $1.2 billion Dollar?
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That clears up something majorly. Thanks for the information.
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If officially confirmed, I still wait for an official figure and timeframe for the upgrade, let alone the real content. Too much speculation all around the media.
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Purchase of Helicopters from Russia
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A contract for procurement of quantity 80 Mi-17 V-5 helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) was concluded between Ministry of Defence and M/s Rosoboronexport, Russia, on 5th December 2008. A total of 27 helicopters have been delivered so far of which 24 helicopters have been inducted into the IAF. Three helicopters are under acceptance.
The total cost of the contract is USD 1.345 billion.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to Shri Baliram Jadhav in Lok Sabha today.
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Press Information Bureau English Releases
A contract for procurement of quantity 80 Mi-17 V-5 helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) was concluded between Ministry of Defence and M/s Rosoboronexport, Russia, on 5th December 2008. A total of 27 helicopters have been delivered so far of which 24 helicopters have been inducted into the IAF. Three helicopters are under acceptance.
The total cost of the contract is USD 1.345 billion.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to Shri Baliram Jadhav in Lok Sabha today.
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AEW&C for Natural Disaster
The Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is normally meant to detect airborne and seaborne targets and provide early warning. This early warning could be of use to the agencies dealing with disaster management provided it is suitably modified.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to Shri Nityananda Pradhan and Shri Bauayant Jay Panda in Lok Sabha today.
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Upgradation of Mirage Aircraft
Contracts have been signed with M/s Thales, France and M/s Dassault Aviation, France, along with M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A contract has also been signed with M/s MBDA, France, for procurement of air to air missiles for the Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The cost of the contract for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 with M/s Thales and M/s Dassault Aviation is Euro 1470 Million, while the cost of the contract with M/s HAL is Rs.2020 crore. The cost of the contract for procurement of the missiles from M/s MBDA, France, is Euro 958,980,822.44.
The entire upgradation of the Mirage aircraft is scheduled to be completed by 2021. Delivery of MICA missiles is scheduled between 2015 and 2019.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to DR. Padmasinha Bajirao Patil and Shri Rajaiah Siricilla in Lok Sabha today.
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The Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is normally meant to detect airborne and seaborne targets and provide early warning. This early warning could be of use to the agencies dealing with disaster management provided it is suitably modified.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to Shri Nityananda Pradhan and Shri Bauayant Jay Panda in Lok Sabha today.
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Upgradation of Mirage Aircraft
Contracts have been signed with M/s Thales, France and M/s Dassault Aviation, France, along with M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A contract has also been signed with M/s MBDA, France, for procurement of air to air missiles for the Mirage 2000 aircraft.
The cost of the contract for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 with M/s Thales and M/s Dassault Aviation is Euro 1470 Million, while the cost of the contract with M/s HAL is Rs.2020 crore. The cost of the contract for procurement of the missiles from M/s MBDA, France, is Euro 958,980,822.44.
The entire upgradation of the Mirage aircraft is scheduled to be completed by 2021. Delivery of MICA missiles is scheduled between 2015 and 2019.
This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri A.K. Antony in written reply to DR. Padmasinha Bajirao Patil and Shri Rajaiah Siricilla in Lok Sabha today.
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According to reports, the Super Sukhoi upgrade will also be offered to Malaysia and Vietnam in future. The picture below is from a Malaysian fan about the possible Super Sukhoi look...
Guys this is just fanboy stuff...
Guys this is just fanboy stuff...
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According to reports, the Super Sukhoi upgrade will also be offered to Malaysia and Vietnam in future. The picture below is from a Malaysian fan about the possible Super Sukhoi look...
Guys this is just fanboy stuff...
Is this a photoshop mate???? =\
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