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IAF to install Aerosat Radar at Southern Air Command
Press Trust Of India
Thiruvananthapuram, February 22, 2009
First Published: 00:54 IST(22/2/2009)
Last Updated: 11:37 IST(21/2/2009)
The IAF plans to install an Aerosat Radar capable of picking up targets at low ranges at the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram, considering the regions strategic importance.
The IAFs decision assumes significance in the wake of militant outfit LTTE displaying aerial capability in conducting surprise attacks.
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday that considering the regions strategic importance, an Aerosat Radar capable of picking up targets at low ranges would be installed at SAC in two years.
The press conference came hours before the LTTE carried out surprise attacks in Colombo last night, killing two persons and injuring 54 others.
Radhakrishnan also said that the control of Maritime Air Operations (MAO), now under South Western Air Command, would be handed over to the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram.
IAF had geared up air defence units by placing mobile radars all along the southern coast particularly to secure sensitive infrastructure following the first LTTE attack in 2007.
Those radars and air defence units are already in place and are keeping a round-the-clock vigil and are ready to meet any challenges rogue aerial vehicles may pose, the sources said.
After the Mumbai attacks there had been intelligence inputs that the next terror strike could be through the aerial route following which the IAF had strengthened its air defence units all across the country.
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Press Trust Of India
Thiruvananthapuram, February 22, 2009
First Published: 00:54 IST(22/2/2009)
Last Updated: 11:37 IST(21/2/2009)
The IAF plans to install an Aerosat Radar capable of picking up targets at low ranges at the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram, considering the regions strategic importance.
The IAFs decision assumes significance in the wake of militant outfit LTTE displaying aerial capability in conducting surprise attacks.
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday that considering the regions strategic importance, an Aerosat Radar capable of picking up targets at low ranges would be installed at SAC in two years.
The press conference came hours before the LTTE carried out surprise attacks in Colombo last night, killing two persons and injuring 54 others.
Radhakrishnan also said that the control of Maritime Air Operations (MAO), now under South Western Air Command, would be handed over to the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram.
IAF had geared up air defence units by placing mobile radars all along the southern coast particularly to secure sensitive infrastructure following the first LTTE attack in 2007.
Those radars and air defence units are already in place and are keeping a round-the-clock vigil and are ready to meet any challenges rogue aerial vehicles may pose, the sources said.
After the Mumbai attacks there had been intelligence inputs that the next terror strike could be through the aerial route following which the IAF had strengthened its air defence units all across the country.
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Indian Air Force to conduct air exercise in peninsula
New Delhi, February 17, 2009
First Published: 16:56 IST(17/2/2009)
Last Updated: 17:00 IST(17/2/2009)
The Indian Air Force will on Wednesday commence a mammoth week-long air exercise 'Dakshin Prahar' in the southern peninsula to validate the concept of "flexi-use of air space" and to showcase its ability to sustain operations for a prolonged period of time.
"The IAF is all set to carry out the second edition of exercise Dakshin Prahar to validate the concept of flexi-use of airspace. The week-long annual exercise will start from February 18 under the aegis of the Southern Air Command (SAC)," a senior IAF official said in New Delhi.
Frontline aircraft of the IAF such as the Sukhoi 30-MKI, Mirage 2000 and upgraded versions of maritime Jaguar will take part in the exercise.
"The exercise will cover the vast area of responsibility of the SAC that extends far and wide covering not only the peninsular airspace, but also the offshore installations on the east coast and Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands in the south west," the official said.
All the combat aircrafts are capable of air-to-air refuelling by the IL-78s, which are strategically positioned to increase the reach of fighters to go around the vast peninsular region without refuelling. Vital transport support and communication duties during the exercise would be performed by AN-32s, Avro aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters.
The aircraft would practise modern tactics in carefully crafted corridors in coordination with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) so that civil and military air operations can be conducted smoothly and simultaneously thus "validating the concept of flexi-use of air space", the official added.
"An air exercise of this nature not only increases the operational preparedness of the IAF but also strengthens the process of coordination between the AAI and the IAF for handling any eventuality requiring use of combat air power at short notice," said Southern Air Command chief Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan.
The IAF has just concluded the seventh edition of the international air show at Bangalore in Karnataka, the largest such event in Asia.
"The exercise is significant in the wake of the successful conduct of Aero India 2009 held in Bangalore and reflects the ability of the IAF to sustain operations for a prolonged period of time," the official said.
Dakshin Prahar is part of a series of exercises conducted by the armed forces after the Mumbai terror attack November 26 last year to maintain their operational preparedness. Prior to this the army, navy and air force had conducted two major amphibious exercise 'Triveni' and 'Tropex'.
Indian Air Force to conduct air exercise in peninsula- Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 17, 2009
First Published: 16:56 IST(17/2/2009)
Last Updated: 17:00 IST(17/2/2009)
The Indian Air Force will on Wednesday commence a mammoth week-long air exercise 'Dakshin Prahar' in the southern peninsula to validate the concept of "flexi-use of air space" and to showcase its ability to sustain operations for a prolonged period of time.
"The IAF is all set to carry out the second edition of exercise Dakshin Prahar to validate the concept of flexi-use of airspace. The week-long annual exercise will start from February 18 under the aegis of the Southern Air Command (SAC)," a senior IAF official said in New Delhi.
Frontline aircraft of the IAF such as the Sukhoi 30-MKI, Mirage 2000 and upgraded versions of maritime Jaguar will take part in the exercise.
"The exercise will cover the vast area of responsibility of the SAC that extends far and wide covering not only the peninsular airspace, but also the offshore installations on the east coast and Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands in the south west," the official said.
All the combat aircrafts are capable of air-to-air refuelling by the IL-78s, which are strategically positioned to increase the reach of fighters to go around the vast peninsular region without refuelling. Vital transport support and communication duties during the exercise would be performed by AN-32s, Avro aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters.
The aircraft would practise modern tactics in carefully crafted corridors in coordination with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) so that civil and military air operations can be conducted smoothly and simultaneously thus "validating the concept of flexi-use of air space", the official added.
"An air exercise of this nature not only increases the operational preparedness of the IAF but also strengthens the process of coordination between the AAI and the IAF for handling any eventuality requiring use of combat air power at short notice," said Southern Air Command chief Air Marshal S Radhakrishnan.
The IAF has just concluded the seventh edition of the international air show at Bangalore in Karnataka, the largest such event in Asia.
"The exercise is significant in the wake of the successful conduct of Aero India 2009 held in Bangalore and reflects the ability of the IAF to sustain operations for a prolonged period of time," the official said.
Dakshin Prahar is part of a series of exercises conducted by the armed forces after the Mumbai terror attack November 26 last year to maintain their operational preparedness. Prior to this the army, navy and air force had conducted two major amphibious exercise 'Triveni' and 'Tropex'.
Indian Air Force to conduct air exercise in peninsula- Hindustan Times
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^^ pakistan's isi , who else
these deals with Israel were proposed as a follow on order much before, its history
these deals with Israel were proposed as a follow on order much before, its history
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Why you Indians are so obsessed about ISI?lol
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pakistan also going to buy 4 saab and several chinese awacs pakistan will have greater capanility to detect enemy fighter jets and missiles india have got good platform but even 8 not going to do a enough job for indian as far as pakistans awacs give pakistan airforce full surveliance of country from afghan border to indian borders hawkeye is on order from pn in cannot get it
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Yes. Probably its a part of our so called 'missile defence shield'??? We recently struck a deal with US on that shield. Very few details are out. Supposedly it has some sort of fancy star wars type laser which kills the incoming missile. The guidence system for that laser has to be accurate & has to monitor incoming missiles constantly. May be AWACS serve that purpose too?
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February 21, 2009: India is buying twenty Ground Master 400 portable radars. The system fits in a 20 foot shipping container and weighs less than ten tons. Thus it can be carried on one truck. This is an AESA radar that can be set up by a four man crew in 30 minutes. It can detect large aircraft at up to nearly 500 kilometers, while smaller combat aircraft are spotted at closer to 400 kilometers. Aircraft can be seen at up to 33 kilometers altitude. The entire system will, on average, operate for 3,500 hours before experiencing a failure.
India and the manufacturer (Thales) are still working out delivery details. Each radar system will cost about $5 million.
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so i will send you the links via pm
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Great news AWACS with much cheaper priceRead This
February 21, 2009: India is buying twenty Ground Master 400 portable radars. The system fits in a 20 foot shipping container and weighs less than ten tons. Thus it can be carried on one truck. This is an AESA radar that can be set up by a four man crew in 30 minutes. It can detect large aircraft at up to nearly 500 kilometers, while smaller combat aircraft are spotted at closer to 400 kilometers. Aircraft can be seen at up to 33 kilometers altitude. The entire system will, on average, operate for 3,500 hours before experiencing a failure.
India and the manufacturer (Thales) are still working out delivery details. Each radar system will cost about $5 million.
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Great news AWACS with much cheaper price
sir the firs word of AWACS is areal so DO SOME RESEARCH TYPO
TRISHUL: OSAMC For Aircraft Upgrades
OSAMC For Aircraft Upgrades
The OSAMC, originally developed by DARE and also known earlier as the core avionics computer, is presently on board the Su-30MKI and upgraded MiG-27Ms and upgraded Jaguar IMs, and will also be an integral part of the DARIN-3 avionics upgrade package for the yet-to-be-upgraded and re-engined Jaguar IS. The IAF's upgraded MiG-29s and Mirage 2000s too will have OSAMC on-board. The OSAMC is also being globally marketed by a joint India-US joint venture
OSAMC For Aircraft Upgrades
The OSAMC, originally developed by DARE and also known earlier as the core avionics computer, is presently on board the Su-30MKI and upgraded MiG-27Ms and upgraded Jaguar IMs, and will also be an integral part of the DARIN-3 avionics upgrade package for the yet-to-be-upgraded and re-engined Jaguar IS. The IAF's upgraded MiG-29s and Mirage 2000s too will have OSAMC on-board. The OSAMC is also being globally marketed by a joint India-US joint venture
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Hi Friends
My Question what will india do to all these Intensive Products which relates to Military, Jets, Navy etc..?
Dont you guys think there are lot of poor people in India who needs help to improve their lives so in my opinion instead of spending the large amount of money on weapons it should be spend on those poor people who needs most in current times.
This applies both on India and Pakistan both the countries try to develop friendly Relationship instead of hostile role in the region.
Calm things down and be good freinds forever
My Question what will india do to all these Intensive Products which relates to Military, Jets, Navy etc..?
Dont you guys think there are lot of poor people in India who needs help to improve their lives so in my opinion instead of spending the large amount of money on weapons it should be spend on those poor people who needs most in current times.
This applies both on India and Pakistan both the countries try to develop friendly Relationship instead of hostile role in the region.
Calm things down and be good freinds forever
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Hi Friends
My Question what will india do to all these Intensive Products which relates to Military, Jets, Navy etc..?
Dont you guys think there are lot of poor people in India who needs help to improve their lives so in my opinion instead of spending the large amount of money on weapons it should be spend on those poor people who needs most in current times.
This applies both on India and Pakistan both the countries try to develop friendly Relationship instead of hostile role in the region.
Calm things down and be good freinds forever
I can understand your feelings....but my friend this is defence forum..so let people discuss defence issues...and please don't raise those "poor people" issue in defence topic. Thanks..
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DNA: India: Thanks, but no thanks, US told
Thanks, but no thanks, US told
Josy Joseph
Monday, March 2, 2009 2:44 IST
New Delhi: India has rejected an American offer to train for free half-a-dozen air force (IAF) officer-cadets for a year at the US Air Force Academy.
The decision reflects extreme caution in the higher echelons of the defence ministry about rushing into an all-encompassing military relationship with the US at the cost of India's traditional ties with Russia and Europe and its tender peace with China.
While India is aware of the need to have strong ties and some level of commonality in platforms and doctrines with the US armed forces, New Delhi is "not accepting everything being offered to us", a source in the ministry said. "We won't take up everything offered free."
The Pentagon had offered to take half-a-dozen IAF cadets passing out of the National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla near Pune for the year-long training at the US academy in Colorado. Currently, all IAF cadets leave the NDA and move to the Air Force Academy near Hyderabad for specialised training before being commissioned as officers.
Had the defence ministry accepted the offer, "the six finest officers joining service every year would have had a year-long exposure in the US, alongside USAF cadets", an IAF officer said.
But the government appeared to be worried about a generation of Indian officers being moulded by American military ideology. "Look at what has happened to the Pakistani military," the officer said. "We cannot be stooges."
The defence ministry source admitted the government was concerned about the "long and sustained" exposure young Indian officers would have had in the US.
The Indian military has had training contacts with the US forces. For example, an IAF instructor pilot spends over six months in the US and a USAF pilot almost the same period in India under an instructor training programme.
The Indian Navy has a training programme at the Naval Air Training Command at Kingsville where naval pilots undergo training for carrier-based flying. This programme, which started in 2006, will continue till 2010.
The decision not to allow IAF cadets to train in the US comes at a time when the two sides are struggling to find a solution to an American legislative necessity: That India should sign an End User Verification Agreement for all military systems bought from the US.
The agreement would allow the US to carry out "on-site" physical verification of American systems in India annually to ensure that they have not been sold to a third party or compromised in other ways. India refuses to allow such inspection.
Thanks, but no thanks, US told
Josy Joseph
Monday, March 2, 2009 2:44 IST
New Delhi: India has rejected an American offer to train for free half-a-dozen air force (IAF) officer-cadets for a year at the US Air Force Academy.
The decision reflects extreme caution in the higher echelons of the defence ministry about rushing into an all-encompassing military relationship with the US at the cost of India's traditional ties with Russia and Europe and its tender peace with China.
While India is aware of the need to have strong ties and some level of commonality in platforms and doctrines with the US armed forces, New Delhi is "not accepting everything being offered to us", a source in the ministry said. "We won't take up everything offered free."
The Pentagon had offered to take half-a-dozen IAF cadets passing out of the National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla near Pune for the year-long training at the US academy in Colorado. Currently, all IAF cadets leave the NDA and move to the Air Force Academy near Hyderabad for specialised training before being commissioned as officers.
Had the defence ministry accepted the offer, "the six finest officers joining service every year would have had a year-long exposure in the US, alongside USAF cadets", an IAF officer said.
But the government appeared to be worried about a generation of Indian officers being moulded by American military ideology. "Look at what has happened to the Pakistani military," the officer said. "We cannot be stooges."
The defence ministry source admitted the government was concerned about the "long and sustained" exposure young Indian officers would have had in the US.
The Indian military has had training contacts with the US forces. For example, an IAF instructor pilot spends over six months in the US and a USAF pilot almost the same period in India under an instructor training programme.
The Indian Navy has a training programme at the Naval Air Training Command at Kingsville where naval pilots undergo training for carrier-based flying. This programme, which started in 2006, will continue till 2010.
The decision not to allow IAF cadets to train in the US comes at a time when the two sides are struggling to find a solution to an American legislative necessity: That India should sign an End User Verification Agreement for all military systems bought from the US.
The agreement would allow the US to carry out "on-site" physical verification of American systems in India annually to ensure that they have not been sold to a third party or compromised in other ways. India refuses to allow such inspection.
