Why Malaysia might not Buy Tejas.

[BHarwana]

HAL is marketing Tejas Heavily to Malaysia but they have over looked one major issue and that might be the biggest problem in selling Tejas to any Muslim country.

The first problem in selling Tejas is the RADAR which is of Israeli origin and Malaysia don't recognizes Israel as a country.

As reported by Janes.com

India selects IAI/Elta Systems radar and EW suite for Tejas LCA Mk 1A

India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)/Elta Systems for 83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and an equal number of electronic warfare (EW) suites to be fitted onto the Mk 1A variant of the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).


Industry sources told Jane's that the deal for ELM-2052 fire control radars and pod-mounted ELL-8222WB (wide band) self-protection jamming pods was "quietly" signed in late October after IAI/Elta emerged as the lowest bidder for the two compatible systems.

The IAI/Elta products were selected over systems fielded by rivals Thales and Saab, which had also responded to HAL's December 2016 request for quotation for AESA radars and EW suites.
https://www.janes.com/article/85107...ystems-radar-and-ew-suite-for-tejas-lca-mk-1a

The second issue in line is the Derby BVR missile which is also of Israeli origin and again Malaysia don't recognizes Israel.

Indian aircraft LCA Tejas launches Derby BVR missile

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/indian-aircraft-lca-tejas-launches-derby-bvr-missile/



There is a huge diplomatic problem from India to sell Tejas to Malaysia and the jet might be out of the Malaysian procurement race even before it is considered.


Malaysia’s Mahathir dubs Israel ‘a state of robbers’
Malaysian premier says his country enjoys friendly relations with every country except for Israel
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/malaysia-s-mahathir-dubs-israel-a-state-of-robbers-/1426044

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

You don’t sell jets rejected by your own airforce, with only 4 in service(under going tests).

Not unless you are selling to “wakanda” post apocalypse.

 

[Imran Khan]

for saling something you need to make it . indians made some 10 tejas in 30 years

 

[BHarwana]

for saling something you need to make it . indians made some 10 tejas in 30 years

If Malaysia places an order they might get the deliveries after world war 3. I agree with you there.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

The problem is mix of Israel , U.S.A technology. Tejas is potent fighter in light class category, but Cost is big issue.
U.S.A engine, Israeli electronics and Russian Israeli missiles. I can say this is expensive fighter in light weight class category.

 

[rambro]

They cant even get enough numbers for themselves why would MY wait forever

Usa engine makes MY opened to arms-embargo

Another 2 points

 

[Imran Khan]

If Malaysia places an order they might get the deliveries after world war 3. I agree with you there.

malaysia is not that much crazy they need real aircrafts not dreams

 

[Max]

which part of it is bharati? landing gear?

 

[BHarwana]

malaysia is not that much crazy they need real aircrafts not dreams

Tejas is a failed story. The biggest problem facing Tejas apart from every thing is turn around time of the jet. It is stated that getting it ready after a sortie takes ages as well. the jet is poorly designed.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Only Hasina govt is a potential buyer of this little junk. Bjp govt should market it to hasina only.

 

[Imran Khan]

Tejas is a failed story. The biggest problem facing Tejas apart from every thing is turn around time of the jet. It is stated that getting it ready after a sortie takes ages as well. the jet is poorly designed.

too many countries involved by india its now mix masala

 

[BHarwana]

too many countries involved by india its now mix masala

Yes there are too many countries involved. The engines come from one country Avionics and radar from an other. ejection seat from another. Actually this diverse procurement of parts is the main problem which is halting Tejas.

 

[faithfulguy]

The problem is mix of Israel , U.S.A technology. Tejas is potent fighter in light class category, Cost is big issue.
U.S.A engine, Israeli electronics and Russian Israeli missiles. I can say this is expensive fighter in light weight class category.

Tejas comes mounted on a truck. Would Malasia work well with the manufacturer of the truck?

 

[ARMalik]

HAL is marketing Tejas Heavily to Malaysia but they have over looked one major issue and that might be the biggest problem in selling Tejas to any Muslim country.

The first problem in selling Tejas is the RADAR which is of Israeli origin and Malaysia don't recognizes Israel as a country.

As reported by Janes.com

India selects IAI/Elta Systems radar and EW suite for Tejas LCA Mk 1A

India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)/Elta Systems for 83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and an equal number of electronic warfare (EW) suites to be fitted onto the Mk 1A variant of the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).


Industry sources told Jane's that the deal for ELM-2052 fire control radars and pod-mounted ELL-8222WB (wide band) self-protection jamming pods was "quietly" signed in late October after IAI/Elta emerged as the lowest bidder for the two compatible systems.

The IAI/Elta products were selected over systems fielded by rivals Thales and Saab, which had also responded to HAL's December 2016 request for quotation for AESA radars and EW suites.
https://www.janes.com/article/85107...ystems-radar-and-ew-suite-for-tejas-lca-mk-1a

The second issue in line is the Derby BVR missile which is also of Israeli origin and again Malaysia don't recognizes Israel.

Indian aircraft LCA Tejas launches Derby BVR missile

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/indian-aircraft-lca-tejas-launches-derby-bvr-missile/



There is a huge diplomatic problem from India to sell Tejas to Malaysia and the jet might be out of the Malaysian procurement race even before it is considered.


Malaysia’s Mahathir dubs Israel ‘a state of robbers’
Malaysian premier says his country enjoys friendly relations with every country except for Israel
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/malaysia-s-mahathir-dubs-israel-a-state-of-robbers-/1426044

Obviously Malaysia would also need to buy plenty of trucks to mount all those wonderful Tejas - after all Tejas is the World's first 'Truck Mounted' Fighter Jet!

 

[karakoram]

Pichwarah is Indian :-D