BDL inks $ 3.1 billion deal with Army for missiles

[angeldemon_007]

So the total orders for Akash goes to 14000+5000+1221 = 20221 crore ($ 4.5 billion). I think thats the largest order for any Indian weapon system so far.[/QUOTE
Total order for AKASH SAM is worth 5.18 billion $.

Indian Army Orders Akash Missile System | AVIATION WEEK

 

[angeldemon_007]

And you know guys...Ashok Leyland is again ahead....the trucks for Akash SAM are from AL.....

 

[piyalghoshal]

IT will make our skies impregnable with its brothers pad,aad,e.t.c

 

[Kinetic]

Total order for AKASH SAM is worth 5.18 billion $.

Indian Army Orders Akash Missile System | AVIATION WEEK

Thanks for the news. Actually i counted on some other news reports. Lots of info given...


1) IA ordered 2000 missiles, launchers, radars, ground systems for $ 3.1 billion.
2) Antony split the IA and IAF orders between BEL and BDL to create a healthy competition.
3) BDL will make 500 Akash missiles per year.
4) First batch for IA will roll out by September 2012 from BDL.
5) Total order from IA and IAF is $ 5.18 billion.








Indian Army Orders Akash Missile System

Mar 25, 2011

By Anantha Krishnan M.
BENGALURU, India

India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the indigenous Akash Missile System (AMS) for service with the Indian army, which plans an initial order worth $3.1 billion.

Dr. Prahlada, chief controller for Aeronautics & Services Interaction at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), tells Aviation Week that the initial army order will be for two regiments — approximately 2,000 missiles.

“The order also includes ground systems, radars and launchers,” Prahlada says. “Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Ltd. [BDL] will be the principal integrator. This is the first time that the Indian army has placed such a massive order for a home-grown tactical missile system.”

The Rs 14,000 crore ($3.1 billion) contract already has been signed by the army and BDL. The company is expected to make 500 missiles per year, and the first batch will roll out by September 2012. “All the missiles under this order will be of the same version,” Prahlada says.

The prime integrator for the Indian air force (IAF) version of AMS is Bengaluru-based Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL). It was Defense Minister A.K. Antony’s decision to split the army and IAF order between BEL and BDL. “This was done to create a healthy competition among Indian defense production agencies,” a DRDO source says.

The order for homegrown missiles is “like having home-made food,” Prahlada says. “It will be reliable, cost-effective and fresh. It will be to your taste, readily available with no hassles. There won’t be issues with spares and contracts. We are sure this order [will] augur well for DRDO.”

The Indian military’s combined orders of AMS, including two radars, have a total worth of Rs 23,300 crore ($5.18 billion). The Akash missile systems consist of a launcher, a missile with a 25-30-km (16-19-mi.) range, control center, multifunction fire control radar and supporting ground equipment.

Indian Army Orders Akash Missile System | AVIATION WEEK

 

[tallboy123]

Some years back,people called AAkash was a failure,But today its the biggest selling product by DRDO...

Thousands of aakash will be manufactured

Great work DRDO

AAkash Test vid

 

[BlueDot_in_Space]

One major advantage that Akash SAM has over contemporary SAM systems is its ramjet propulsion. Due to the ramjet propulsion, missile maneuverability and accuracy is highest as the engine is 'on' throughout the flight. It gives thrust till the missile intercepts the target so a very high accuracy. On the contrary, systems like Patriot and s300 are solid rocket propulsion and once fuel is burnt, the missile coasts.
For example, the Patriot has thrust only for the first 12 seconds, after which it coasts, thus making it less accurate.

 

[Kinetic]

One major advantage that Akash SAM has over contemporary SAM systems is its ramjet propulsion. Due to the ramjet propulsion, missile maneuverability and accuracy is highest as the engine is 'on' throughout the flight. It gives thrust till the missile intercepts the target so a very high accuracy. On the contrary, systems like Patriot and s300 are solid rocket propulsion and once fuel is burnt, the missile coasts.
For example, the Patriot has thrust only for the first 12 seconds, after which it coasts, thus making it less accurate.

Yeah, another advantage is its command guidance system with extensive ECCM features. Its easier to overcome target's self protection systems like chaff.

Another thing to note is BDL's capability to produce 500 Akash per year!!! Thats a huge number while BEL will manufacture Akash separately as well. I hope its same ofr AAD as well. We will be able to launch multiple AADs against single enemy ballistic missile.

 

[angeldemon_007]

Another thing to note is BDL's capability to produce 500 Akash per year!!!

Yeah i was surprised and very happy to read that figure...

 

[mautkimaut]

ya just think, our western neighbout tries to invade our air space and in a few minutes, its planes are part of history

 

[Kinetic]

Akash will be our lower tier of defence against cruise missiles. Destroying low altitude target is one of its key capabilities.