Naval Dhruv mk3 fitted with SAR and ISAR capable nose-mounted radar and EO pod.32 were ordered in 2018. First batch will be soon handed over to Indian navy and coast guard.
The helicopter is also equipped with GAU21 high power machine gun and low-frequency dunking sonar manufactured by...
Modi is not some super-duper spymaster who will head an intel cell. We have other people to do the job. Of course, you need to have knowledge about tradecraft and specialized training to carry out subversive activities in some other country. Pak NSA's lack of knowledge on full display. Precisely...
Also , DRDO specialises in radar development. Many of their radars are in service with the armed forces starting from INDRA radars which were inducted in 80's to the latest induction i.e Arudhra Active phased array radars. DRDO has EW testing range where these radars are tested in intense EW...
NO WAY...
Radar deal was signed in March this year and the radars will be delivered next year i.e in 2021.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bel-bags-40mn-defence-deal-from-armenia/article30965564.ece
Official handing over ceremony will be held at BEL headquarters. Would love to post pics...
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to begin light chopper production soon
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/hindustan-aeronautics-limited-to-begin-light-chopper-production-soon/articleshow/79197258.cms?utm_source=twitter_pwa&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialsharebuttons&from=mdr
Akash is for static area defense whereas QRSAM will be a part of armoured formations.
VSHORADS and QRSAM are of two different categories.
We will acquire South Korean K30 BIHO for the point defence role whereas QRSAM will provide cover to the battlefield.
Akash will still remain in service...
Tejas LSPs and prototypes had those random conducting patches. The one in service has conducting tapes instead of random patches as can be seen in pic below.
Both Astra BVRAAM and Rudram 1/NGARM look similar but are quite different in size, propulsion system and seekers. Astra mk1 weighs 140kg and has range b/w 80-110km depending upon altitude whereas NGARM weighs 600kgs, uses dual pulse rocket motor and has range b/w 200-250km.
Those are Trapeze...
What's up with China? Changing important military commanders in such critical times. :coffee:
China appoints new PLA Ground Forces commander for India border
Army patrol teams along the Line of Actual Control with China. File | Photo Credit: Dinakar Peri
Ananth Krishnan05 JUNE 2020 12:41 IST...