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Why not more Phalcons for the Navy instead of E-2D ? Atleast till the time our Carriers cant support the E-2's.
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Why not more Phalcons for the Navy instead of E-2D ? Atleast till the time our Carriers cant support the E-2's.
Exactly, the Gulfstream Phalcon is on offer for the navy too, why should they go for a different system? Not to forget that DRDO AWACS on EMB 145 would be a cost-effective solution. As long there are no CTOL carriers E-2D are not needed.Why not more Phalcons for the Navy instead of E-2D ? Atleast till the time our Carriers cant support the E-2's.
Talking about Ka 31, if I'm not wrong IN ordered 6 more for the new carriers right? Was it a combined deal like the Mig 29Ks with the Gorshkov? If not, wasn't there a competition because just like you said, they have really a limited performance.For limited AWACS and AEW from carriers, we do have the Ka-31 helicopters in the IN.
Talking about Ka 31, if I'm not wrong IN ordered 6 more for the new carriers right? Was it a combined deal like the Mig 29Ks with the Gorshkov? If not, wasn't there a competition because just like you said, they have really a limited performance.
And costs nearly that much!^^^^ looks like new one!
Indian Navy mulls induction of 5 midget submarines
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy is mulling the procurement and induction of five midget submarines into its force in a bid to bolster its underwater capabilities, Defence Ministry sources said on Sunday.
"The plans to procure the midget submarines, which weigh less than 150 tons, came in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks last November, in which the militants used sea route to enter India.
The vessels will be inducted into the Marine Commandos force to carry out surveillance as well as attack operations," the sources said.
The Indian Navy currently maintains a fleet of diesel-electric submarines.