"Replacements for deficient Su-30 MKI and MiG-29 are being processed."

[Yasser76]

Straight from the horses (IAF ACM) mouth. Looks like major issues with SU-30 and MIG-29 fleets where some will start to be retired. This on top of the MIG-21 and Jaguar retirements is really serious for the IAF. 5 years from now a PAF bigger then the IAF!?

“IAF Views Cyber Operations as an Integral Part of all Military Operations. We are Continuously Working to Upgrade these Capabilities at all times.”

In an exclusive interview to <strong>Jayant Baranwal</strong>, Editor-in-Chief, <strong><em>SP’s Aviation</em>, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari</strong>, Chief of the Air Staff...

www.sps-aviation.com

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Straight from the horses (IAF ACM) mouth. Looks like major issues with SU-30 and MIG-29 fleets where some will start to be retired. This on top of the MIG-21 and Jaguar retirements is really serious for the IAF. 5 years from now a PAF bigger then the IAF!?

“IAF Views Cyber Operations as an Integral Part of all Military Operations. We are Continuously Working to Upgrade these Capabilities at all times.”

In an exclusive interview to <strong>Jayant Baranwal</strong>, Editor-in-Chief, <strong><em>SP’s Aviation</em>, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari</strong>, Chief of the Air Staff...

www.sps-aviation.com

tbh if the PAF had India's clout and resources, the IAF fleet would've been a high-low of Rafale and F-16. By this point, the conversation would have gone towards stealth fighters and strategic bombers.

 

[Yasser76]

tbh if the PAF had India's clout and resources, the IAF fleet would've been a high-low of Rafale and F-16. By this point, the conversation would have gone towards stealth fighters and strategic bombers.

Unsure if strategic bombers are required considering the relatively short distance in the sub-continent, may be more of a liability (trying to protect them) than an asset. IMRBMs and Cruise missiles should suffice. Evening maintaining a small fleet of bombers is very expensive. I agree, with the IAF's resources PAF would be amongst the top 5 AFs in the world.

Getting back to the IAF, if true about the SU-30s and MIG-29s (that are being upgraded) this is a serious problem. How many aircraft does it effect? If they need to get rid of them one can only assume it is severe servicability issues.
IAF ACTUAL fleet strength could be lower then 28 Squadrons. It is amazing that the ACM has made this admission publicly. A bit like PAG ACM saying we need to dispose of our F-16s due to issues.

 

[maverick1977]

SU30MKI most likely will go to AESA

 

[luciferdd]

That need huge buget,IAF can't pay for it

 

[1ndy]

That need huge buget,IAF can't pay for it

100 billion USD in next 6-7 years just to replace Russian flying junk.

 

[Yasser76]

100 billion USD in next 6-7 years just to replace Russian flying junk.

Let us see if they can afford it, right now LAC stand off is costing Indian forces massive amount in $$$ not to mention a lot of wear and tear on aircraft and equipment that would usually be facing Pakistan. They just cancelled US Predator drone order for lack of cash so be interesting to see where they get $100 Billion from suddenly.

Also now with Ukraine war expect SU-30 servicability (which was at 55% at one pint) to go down massively.....

 

[Wesen Hunter]

Straight from the horses (IAF ACM) mouth. Looks like major issues with SU-30 and MIG-29 fleets where some will start to be retired. This on top of the MIG-21 and Jaguar retirements is really serious for the IAF. 5 years from now a PAF bigger then the IAF!?

“IAF Views Cyber Operations as an Integral Part of all Military Operations. We are Continuously Working to Upgrade these Capabilities at all times.”

In an exclusive interview to <strong>Jayant Baranwal</strong>, Editor-in-Chief, <strong><em>SP’s Aviation</em>, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari</strong>, Chief of the Air Staff...

www.sps-aviation.com

Completely wrong interpretation of his statement.

One can clearly see in the original quote that he is referring to deficiency in Mig-29 and Su-30 MKI Fleets due to accidental crashes (10 crashes in case of Su-30 from 2002-22 and 20 to 21 in case of Mig-29 from 1986-2022), for which IAF wants to acquire 12 Su-30 and 21 Mig-29 (has been reported in media).

 

[1ndy]

100 billion USD in next 6-7 years just to replace Russian flying junk.

Rafale - 108
Tejas Mk1a - 83
Tejas Mk1 - 40
F-15 - 122
F-35 - 36

Should be purchased on immediate basis to replace Russian origin junk fighters.

One to one replacement of transport fleet with comparable western alternatives.

Let us see if they can afford it, right now LAC stand off is costing Indian forces massive amount in $$$ not to mention a lot of wear and tear on aircraft and equipment that would usually be facing Pakistan. They just cancelled US Predator drone order for lack of cash so be interesting to see where they get $100 Billion from suddenly.

Also now with Ukraine war expect SU-30 servicability (which was at 55% at one pint) to go down massively.....

It will be grounded much sooner than I thought...

 

[Wesen Hunter]

This is the most important part of interview.
PAF's CENTAIC has been completely outmatched and outgunned by IAF's AI projects.

IAF is focusing on use of AI in enhancing situational awareness through multi-platform - multi-sensor fusion in a Network Centric Operation environment. Towards this, AI modules are being integrated in the upgrade projects of Command and Control system. AI tools have already been integrated on the ELINT applications for generating accurate Electronic Order of Battle and are being fused with image interpretation and analysis tools to enhance targeting data.

 

[TheSolution]

This is the most important part of interview.
PAF's CENTAIC has been completely outmatched and outgunned by IAF's AI projects.

We expect nothing less from a superpower.

Kudos.

 

[1ndy]

Completely wrong interpretation of his statement.

One can clearly see in the original quote that he is referring to deficiency in Mig-29 and Su-30 MKI Fleets due to accidental crashes (10 crashes in case of Su-30 from 2002-22 and 20 to 21 in case of Mig-29 from 1986-2022), for which IAF wants to acquire 12 Su-30 and 21 Mig-29 (has been reported in media).

Whatever but the fact is, Russian hardware is just junk and can't be trusted in a war.

 

[Yasser76]

This is the most important part of interview.
PAF's CENTAIC has been completely outmatched and outgunned by IAF's AI projects.

Not really, Feb 27th proved that PAFG retains the upper hand, unless of course you have secret info that your father's friends, dog handler told you? Right now Pakistan's closest ally is considered a world leader in military AI/EW so I am going to call BS on your statement.

 

[Wesen Hunter]

Just as important is this. Shows the confidence and pride of IAF in the BNET Global Link combo which has now been operationalized across entire IAF fighter fleet as well as ground nodes.
BNET-Global Link is the most advanced SDR+TDL combo ever designed (used by Israeli F-35 too) and renders PAF COMJAM capabilities completely obsolete.

Alhamdulillah.

However, with the induction of Su-30 MKI and Rafale aircraft and upgrade of M2000 and MiG-29, there has been a paradigm shift in the operational scenario and today IAF has adequate potential to counter EW capabilities of PAF.

 

[1ndy]

This is the most important part of interview.
PAF's CENTAIC has been completely outmatched and outgunned by IAF's AI projects.

I have no reason to doubt in the capabilities of homegrown systems... but Russian? No way.