Indian Procurement of Defence Equipment

[ironman]

Indian Procurement of Defence Equipment​

Defense & Security News — By Indian Government News on August 5, 2009 at 4:13 am

Procurement of Defence equipment is made by the Government from various indigenous as well as foreign sources to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces. The import option is exercised when it is necessary to procure the items within a definite time frame on operational grounds to bridge the capability gaps and normally when such equipment cannot be sources indigenously within a specified timeframe. The major part of defence requirement is met through acquisition from indigenous sources.

Expenditure incurred on import of defence equipment during the last three years 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09 is as follows:

Year / Expenditure incurred on import of defence equipment (Rs. In crores)

* 2006-07: 5541.28
* 2007-08: 10161.85
* 2008-09: 10203.12

Since procurement is based on security concerns, perspective capabilities, equipment profile and availability of funds, it is not feasible to indicate the future expenditure proposed for the next three years.

During the last three years, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 a sum of Rs. 1261.45 crores (approx) has been earned in foreign exchange through export of defence equipment/items. In order to reduce dependence on import of defence equipment, DPP-2008 has laid down ‘Make’ procedure to ensure indigenous research, design, development and production capabilities sought by the Armed Forces in prescribed timeframe while optimally utilizing the potential of Indian industry.

The procedure is aimed at achieving self reliance in defence equipment. In addition, procurement under ‘Buy (Indian)’ category provides for minimum 30 % indigenous content. Further, an offset clause has been made applicable for all procurement proposals where indicative cost is Rs. 300 crore or more and the schemes are categorized as ‘Buy (Global)’ involving outright purchase from foreign/Indian vendors and ‘Buy and Make with Transfer of Technology’ i.e. Purchase from foreign vendor followed by Licensed Production.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Asaduddin Owaisi and others in Lok Sabha today.

Manufacturing of Helicopters
The design and development programme of Light Combat Helicopter was approved in October 2006. The first prototype (technology demonstrator) is expected to get the initial operational clearance by December 2010.

There is a proposal to export the indigenously developed helicopters.

HAL has exported five numbers of the indigenously developed Helicopter Dhruv to Ecuador.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Hansraj G Ahir in Lok Sabha today.

Joint Venture for Development of Aircraft
An Inter Government Agreement (IGA) between Government of India and Government of Russian Federation was signed for formation of Joint Venture (JV) in November 2007 to develop a new Multirole Transport Aircraft (MTA) for Defence Sector with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as the Indian Partner.

A preliminary project report prepared in 2006 envisaging a development cost of USD 600 million for a transport aircraft of weight class 20 tons.

It is expected that commencement of production of the aircraft will take seven to eight years from ‘Go Ahead’ sanction.

No agreement has been signed between European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) and India to enhance cooperation in aerospace and defence Sector.

However, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has entered into a contract with EADS for consultancy on LCA, specifically for flight testing.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Bhaijayant Jay Panda in Lok Sabha today.

Manufacturing of Submarines
The Indian Navy operates a number of submarines of various classes. One of the submarines is due for de-commissioning. Divulging further details in this regard would not be in the national interest.

A contract for construction of six Scorpene class submarines at M/s Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai in collaboration with M/s Armaris, France was concluded on October 06, 2005.

No agreement has been signed with other countries for manufacturing of submarines.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Jai Prakash Agarwal and Smt Maneka Gandhi in Lok Sabha today.

Flight testing of Tejas
Taking into account certain changes in the objectives proposed by Indian Air Force, the second quarterly review held in March 2007 by the Empowered Committee chaired by Chief of Air Staff (CAS) have recommended the date for Final Operational Clearance for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas as December 2012.

To complete the project in time, a high level review is being conducted by the CAS once in every quarter and by the Deputy Chief of Air Staff once in every month.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Adhalrao Patil Shivaji in Lok Sabha today.

Indigenous Engines for Aircraft
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has offered to co-develop and co-produce 90 kN thrust class of upgraded Kaveri engine with M/s Snecma, France to meet the operational requirement of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas with 48 months from the date of project inception.

DRDO and M/s Snecma are jointly responsible for engine design, development, flight trials and certification in Tejas.
The modified Kaveri engine proposal provides comparable thrust throughout the flight envelope of Tejas.

Minimum changes are required in the airframe to integrate this engine without affecting the weight and configuration of Tejas.

The proposal for co-development was considered by Indian Air Force. Indian Air Force has suggested a proven engine that is already in production and flight worthy for meeting immediate requirement. Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued to reputed engine manufacturers.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Suresh Kalmadi and Shri Vilas Mutttemwar in Lok Sabha today.

 

[ironman]

India has approved induction of additional Heron UAVs from Israel
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Defence ministry has approved another major induction of spy drones or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) for armed forces, with surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions becoming critical on the western and eastern fronts as well as along the huge coastline. Army, for instance, is going in for two more “troops” (6-8 birds each) of advanced Heron UAVs from Israel for Rs 1,118 crore after getting the nod from the Defence Acquisitions Council headed by defence minister A K Antony. The 1.13-million strong force has also projected a requirement of seven “troops” of the Rustom drones being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Establishment in a Rs 1,000 crore project with Israeli help.
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As a MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance) drone, Rustom will be capable of operating for 24 hours, with a 300-km range and a 10,000-metre maximum altitude. Army, of course, is already inducting the indigenous Nishant and Lakshya UAVs. Similarly, Navy’s case for two more Israeli UAVs at a cost of Rs 386 crore has also been approved, in addition to the ongoing Rs 1,163 crore joint project between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and DRDO for NRUAVs (naval rotary UAVs). Navy is already using its UAV fleet of eight Searcher-II and four Herons for maritime surveillance up to 200 nautical miles. “To be operated from warship decks, the NRUAVs will further extend the surveillance out at sea,” said an official. Moreover, as reported earlier, Army also wants to induct a “large number” of man-portable “mini” and “micro” UAVs for short-range surveillance and NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) detection in the battlefield. With Army planning to induct these miniature spy drones right down to the battalion-level by 2017, it’s keen they also be capable of carrying explosives for “hard kill” of “light targets”.
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Apart from regular infantry units, Para (Special Forces) battalions will also get these “stealthy” drones for covert missions beyond enemy lines and counter-terrorism operations. The armed forces had gone in for a major infusion of Israeli UAVs after the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2002 Operation Parakram in the wake of Parliament terror attack. At present, they have over 100 UAVs, primarily Israeli ones like Searcher-II and Heron, as also some “killer drones” designed to detect and destroy enemy radars by functioning like cruise missiles. While the aim in the 11th Plan (2007-2012) period is to also induct armed drones like the American ‘Predators’, which are being successfully used to take on Taliban in ****** region with their ‘Hellfire’ missiles, the eventual objective is to have full-fledged UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicles). The plan, as of now, is to further boost the snooping capabilities of armed forces as well as fully-integrate UAVs with weapon platforms for delivering precision-guided munitions.

 

[Machoman]

Make sure they don't come near by Pakistan border, other wise the Sam will take care of them easily.

 

[pmukherjee]

Make sure they don't come near by Pakistan border, other wise the Sam will take care of them easily.

Says who? You dont have SAMs capable of shooting down UAVs or dont you know that?

 

[notorious_eagle]

Says who? You dont have SAMs capable of shooting down UAVs or dont you know that?

Who said that we dont have the technology to shoot down UAV, are you forgetting we shot down an Indian UAV. Shooting down a UAV with SAM would be utterly dumb, this will reveal the SAMS position. This is the exact same mistake the Syrians made against the Israelis, Israelis flew in their UAVS and Syrian SAMS shot them down revealing their positions. Israeli bombers came in cleaning them out, using a SAM to shoot down a UAV is an extremely stupid tactical mistake.

 

[Machoman]

pmukerji I did you got your answer?

 

[ironman]

@machoman & notorious_eagle

^^^ Please dont talk the matters if you not aware. It was not SAM but a f-16 shot down the UAV. Spy plane an evidence of Indo-Israeli collaboration: PAF -DAWN - Top Stories; June 11, 2002

Anyway India declined the news. The Hindu : India denies Pak. shot down UAV

 

[notorious_eagle]

I did not say anywhere that a SAM shot down UAV, PAF is not that stupid they will never reveal their SAMS position. Even after the Mumbai attacks, Indian jets were intercepted by Pakistani jets. I dont know why India denied this news, you can check the pics of your shot down UAV.

IAF UAV Shot Down by Pakistani F-16 Falcon - Pakistan Defence Gallery

Anyways enough with derailing this thread, lets get back to topic.

 

[dave]

Make sure they don't come near by Pakistan border, other wise the Sam will take care of them easily.

Not near but don't cross the border then test your sam.

 

[Trisonics]

please don't derail this thread.

We are buying so many military items that I keep forgetting what has been ordered and what is inducted. Can some body continue from here with all the latest requirements that have been ordered (from within and from outside) Projects completed, projects on schedule and projects delayed. It would be nice to have it in one thread then to keep looking around. Thanks to anyone who takes up the initiative!

 

[EjazR]

Armed forces to get more snoop-power - India - NEWS - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Defence ministry has approved another major induction of spy drones or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) for armed forces, with surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions becoming critical on the western and eastern fronts as well as along the huge coastline. Army, for instance, is going in for two more “troops” (6-8 birds each) of advanced Heron UAVs from Israel for
Rs 1,118 crore after getting the nod from the Defence Acquisitions Council headed by defence minister A K Antony.

The 1.13-million strong force has also projected a requirement of seven “troops” of the Rustom drones being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation and Aeronautical Development Establishment in a Rs 1,000 crore project with Israeli help.

As a MALE (medium-altitude, long-endurance) drone, Rustom will be capable of operating for 24 hours, with a 300-km range and a 10,000-metre maximum altitude. Army, of course, is already inducting the indigenous Nishant and Lakshya UAVs.

Similarly, Navy’s case for two more Israeli UAVs at a cost of Rs 386 crore has also been approved, in addition to the ongoing Rs 1,163 crore joint project between Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and DRDO for NRUAVs (naval rotary UAVs).

Navy is already using its UAV fleet of eight Searcher-II and four Herons for maritime surveillance up to 200 nautical miles. “To be operated from warship decks, the NRUAVs will further extend the surveillance out at sea,” said an official.

Moreover, as reported earlier, Army also wants to induct a “large number” of man-portable “mini” and “micro” UAVs for short-range surveillance and NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) detection in the battlefield.

With Army planning to induct these miniature spy drones right down to the battalion-level by 2017, it’s keen they also be capable of carrying explosives for “hard kill” of “light targets”.

Apart from regular infantry units, Para (Special Forces) battalions will also get these “stealthy” drones for covert missions beyond enemy lines and counter-terrorism operations. The armed forces had gone in for a major infusion of Israeli UAVs after the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2002 Operation Parakram in the wake of Parliament terror attack.

At present, they have over 100 UAVs, primarily Israeli ones like Searcher-II and Heron, as also some “killer drones” designed to detect and destroy enemy radars by functioning like cruise missiles. While the aim in the 11th Plan (2007-2012) period is to also induct armed drones like the American ‘Predators’, which are being successfully used to take on Taliban in ****** region with their ‘Hellfire’ missiles, the eventual objective is to have full-fledged UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicles). The plan, as of now, is to further boost the snooping capabilities of armed forces as well as fully-integrate UAVs with weapon platforms for delivering precision-guided munitions.

 

[Machoman]

Not near but don't cross the border then test your sam

Any where any time we are ready to take down anything flies over Pakistan.

 

[IBM]

Any where any time we are ready to take down anything flies over Pakistan.

So far u have not able to touch american drones flying over Pakistan.You r contradicting ur own comment . Don't worry it happens sometimes.....

 

[Machoman]

American have different story you guys are different. So do not mix an match with american. We let them go we are not going to do same with you. Don't think that we don't know where these American UAV coming and where its going.

 

[IBM]

American have different story you guys are different. So do not mix an match with american. We let them go we are not going to do same with you. Don't think that we don't know where these American UAV coming and where its going.

Don't mind but ur braveness comes only against India, not against America. A brave man or ( kom) is brave, doest matter who is in front of u. You should learn from Iran how to be brave. I as indian salute Iran, who r real muslim,brave who stand against world rather than u people, who lick america ***.
as i said dont mind but that the truth