tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post3695619650537041947..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Moscow confused as IAF puts fifth generation fighter on back burner to buy RafaleBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-64764027317939590792016-05-23T22:44:27.316-07:002016-05-23T22:44:27.316-07:00How long we will import Aircrafts and other equipm...How long we will import Aircrafts and other equipment? When we will develop our self reliance in the field of Defence technology. At least start now through collaboration as we need not invent wheel again and move on to the advanced technologies. We have good man power and project management experts. Make use of Indian talent and even develop advanced things cost effectively.<br />Dr.Venkateswara Rao. Korasiga <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079429584836983733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-31146398770321415942015-09-09T23:47:53.498-07:002015-09-09T23:47:53.498-07:00Maybe the Gorskov episode left a bitter experience...Maybe the Gorskov episode left a bitter experience, which I am sure Indians don't want to see repeated. The only way out of this dilemma, is to design, prototype and build *QUALITY* products in India. I fear, our labor quality is really really poor and shoddy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-70983426520028270312015-09-06T09:59:16.797-07:002015-09-06T09:59:16.797-07:00The future belongs to the drones...The future belongs to the drones...Lalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694743073888868528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-3806327047840588542015-09-02T11:44:31.747-07:002015-09-02T11:44:31.747-07:00The IAF has said something very very sensible this...The IAF has said something very very sensible this time round.<br /><br />It is right on many counts:<br /><br /><b>1)</b> India has ZERO contribution to the PAK-FA vis-a-vis engineering and design. HAL will just copy-paste it at its plant in Bengaluru.<br /><br /><b>2)</b> Having no design inputs, the PAK-FA will remain a Russian jet only, made for Russian Air Force's needs. Just like their T-90 tank, which can't handle Indian deserts, the PAK-FA won't fit in our strategic requirements.<br /><br /><b>3)</b> If at all this thing has to be concluded, let's purchase a squadron outright from Russia. Just like the stop-gap Rafale deal, it'll be a diplomatic face-saver, a gap filler. Additionally, it'll also gave a look and feel of a "5th gen" fighter.<br /><br />Its a myth that DRDO will be involved in the PAK-FA. Why? Because it has its own AMCA project, and of course, the Russians would be stupid to collaborate with DRDO to help a future competitor! So, the PAK-FA is in NO way, useful to us in acquiring 5th gen technologies.<br /><br />Finally, let's not equate engine technologies with associated fighter programmes. So, let's not keep Snecma contingent with Rafale orders, not Al-31 with PAK-FA orders.Abhimannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-10676566039409325432015-08-30T09:22:30.275-07:002015-08-30T09:22:30.275-07:00NSR says ---
Stop thinking about FGFA for now and...NSR says ---<br /><br />Stop thinking about FGFA for now and go with 3 squadrons of T-50 as Russians never shared the TOT with India in a true sense...<br />No TOT for T-90 tank gun, Smerch, Mig or Sukhoi engine technology, etc to name a few...When some one orders hundreds of fighters, then they should get TOT after a stage or else they start falling from skies...<br /><br />Russia getting them in 2016 so they may accommodate India in 2018 onwards...<br /><br />T-50 will strike terror in the hearts of enemies...<br />By any means Rafale does not in any way and even Pakistan can get it with latest generation of BVRAAM they will be fielding...<br /><br />If I am PM and RM of India I will get 3 squadrons and if we like it then we can improve it with other avionics/missiles/bombs in future...If nothing is needed to improve, then order 3 more squadrons...<br />By all means get interfaces for India BVRAAM, AAM, and Bombs...<br /><br />I think IAF, politicians, babus, etc systematically scuttled the indigenous efforts of BAT, IJT, AJT,LCA, etc<br />It is shameful that India can not even build an engine for its BAT...<br /><br />Go with T-50...don't waste time and money on joint R&D...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-27588688386637010232015-08-29T20:00:16.954-07:002015-08-29T20:00:16.954-07:00Considering the wayward nature of MoD, which at th...Considering the wayward nature of MoD, which at the very least doesn't build confidence in the armed forces, the severe shortfalls expected soon with the retirement of soviet era assets and the shortcomings of an aero industry that is still in its infancy, it is no surprise that the IAF have a short termed view. They are faced with growing threats and they have every right to feel let down and they are perfectly justified in looking to secure reliable assets for the near future. <br /><br />The onus is on the civilian govt, MoD and the public.defence research establishments to show that they can cater the needs of the armed forces, not in the very near future but at least in the long term.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360405524803063346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-52366777585237753202015-08-29T05:19:42.644-07:002015-08-29T05:19:42.644-07:00When T50 is almost ready and available to India, w...When T50 is almost ready and available to India, why are we even purchasing 36 over expensive obsolete 4th Gen fighters from France without any ToT or "make in India"???<br />FGFA offers insights into latest 5th Gen aircraft technology, which France does not possess. With Russia in financial trouble, this is the right time to hammer out a favorable deal. Such opportunities do not present everyday. For this you need patriotic military and politicians, not the Mir Jafars that dominate both these institutions today.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-82807643240670201222015-08-29T05:09:57.287-07:002015-08-29T05:09:57.287-07:00Both Imported Army and Air Force are more interest...Both Imported Army and Air Force are more interested in kickbacks from arms imports than defending the nation.<br />ACM Tyagi was caught red handed taking bribes. ACM Browne did everything to scuttle indigenous efforts in favor of kickback generating 3rd class foreign stuff. The current ACM seems no different. Such behavior is similar to that of generals of some despotic African country which splurges on latest imported weapons by keeping the masses poor and hungry. <br />All this is happening bcoz our netas are tacitly supporting corruption and nepotism in our armed forces. After all nets are the biggest recipients of kickbacks from abroad.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23566264486891097822015-08-29T05:04:28.626-07:002015-08-29T05:04:28.626-07:00Over the years I've come to view the IAF as th...Over the years I've come to view the IAF as the most opportunistic service, with only blinkered short term goals. The Russians are to be squeezed, there is no doubt on that considering their waywardness on the defence front in servicing their products since the Soviet Union broke up. But one should keep them in the loop so that others don't take you for a ride. The damned Frogs have scuppered the Rafale deal to such an extent that we are back to where we were before the deal was announced. The Frogs need to be paid back in kind and frankly IAF still pitching for Rafale is surely a suspect move. If Russians are really sincere about sharing engine tech then by all means we should go with the Russians on the FGFA. Once we master it, we will be in a better position than we are now. See how the Russian cryogenic tech (GSLV) has paid off. We got 10 such engines from the Russians and today we have developed one of our own. So if it means more Su-30s instead of rafale so be it.I'm sure all said and done additional Su-30s will work against our current adversaries just as well as the rafale. <br />And the IAF needs to stop changing goalposts every time it reviews an indigenous project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29326295786896788242015-08-28T23:11:32.372-07:002015-08-28T23:11:32.372-07:00Let's be honest here. This seems like a hit jo...Let's be honest here. This seems like a hit job against the rafale which as we all know Colonel Shukla has been against all along. Not that the argument doesn't deserve merit, but that does not justify doing repeated journalistic pieces that simply tow the line of HAL and in this case, Russia as well. <br /><br />What is required is a balanced approach to looking at the positives AND the large negatives of solely relying on T-50 and HAL. And doing the same for the Rafale. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360405524803063346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-62037651922521483742015-08-28T22:51:21.277-07:002015-08-28T22:51:21.277-07:00Are those IAF personel getting out of there mind! ...Are those IAF personel getting out of there mind! criticises the FGFA, criticises different aspects of the Tejas, What they wanted realy? F22, F35 or alien UFO to fight our enemy. Then why we should have IAF instead we can sign a treaty with US and pay US airforce to protect our skys. Perhaps they forget about our past "Gnat against superier F86". Fighter jets hard to come by, 5-6 or 14 jets/year with our aircraft industry. They should consider their strategy carefully.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771962703914044102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-24802825280924906712015-08-28T17:56:56.928-07:002015-08-28T17:56:56.928-07:00There is something seriously wrong in IAF strategy...There is something seriously wrong in IAF strategy in arms acquisition. They are clearly missing the woods for the trees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-73312209304711430252015-08-28T09:30:07.788-07:002015-08-28T09:30:07.788-07:00WHAT ABOUT WORK SHARE? PAID TRIP IS GOOD AND MUCT ...WHAT ABOUT WORK SHARE? PAID TRIP IS GOOD AND MUCT ACCEPTBUT DON;T BLAME IAF FOR EVERYTHING?EVEN PRILIMINARY DESIGH DRDO HAS LESS THAN 15% WORK SHARE.WHAT ABOUT SMERCH TECH TRANSFER? INDIA ISS TRUGGLING TO GET COMPLETE ToT FOR SMERCH ROCKETS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23187675513837046622015-08-28T06:50:55.645-07:002015-08-28T06:50:55.645-07:00There must be some reason for a change of heart. M...There must be some reason for a change of heart. Maybe in future we do not need so many manned fighters. US is also cutting down on F-22 jets. <br /><br />. It could make sense to,develop long range cruise missiles, gliding bombs, armed drones in india. For distances upto 50-100 km Pinaka rockets will do the job. Maybe it is smart to invest in AWACS too.<br /><br />Rafale is available today, it will last for 40 years.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com