Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-cr

[SR-91]

NEW DELHI: The government is set to clear two major military purchases from Russia days before Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit to Moscow, including a comprehensive upgrade of India's Ilyushin transport aircraft fleet and the acquisition of 150 new armoured fighting vehicles.

Parrikar, who is set to leave for Russia on Friday, is also likely to discuss the possible acquisition of two new Kilo class submarines for the Indian Navy that is battling with a depleted underwaterfleet. India currently operates nine Kilo submarines under the Sindhughosh class and had lost one to a major explosion at the Mumbai harbour in 2013.

The two submarines are being offered as a quick option to fill gaps as St Petersburg already has a line of advanced Kilo class submarines under production for the Russian Navy as well as a Vietnamese order.

Sources told ET that a high powered committee on acquisitions is set to clear a Rs 4,250-crore project to Russia for the upgrade and enhancement of the air force's transport fleet of IL 78 and 76 aircraft. The project will not only increase the service life of the aircraft by up to 20 years but will also give both aircraft enhanced avionics.

More importantly, the upgrade will also involve fitting new engines to six of the IL 78 midair refuelers that will give the aircraft a longer range as well as the capability to carry extra fuel. The Indian fleet is likely to be fitted with new PS 90 engines that canincrease the load carrying capability by almost two tonne.
The air force has been particularly worried about its midair refuelers with a contract to purchase new generation tankers from Airbus under the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) project stuck for over two years on pricing issues.

The other Russia-linked project likely to be cleared is for the purchase of 150 BMP 2/2K armoured fighting vehicles for the Indian Army. The project, worth.`950 crore, will be executed in India by the Ordnance Factory Board on license from Russia.

Parrikar is set to visit both Moscow and St Petersburg and would, among other things, set the agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia in December.

Read more at:
Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-cr - The Economic Times

 

[kaykay]

2 new Kilos? Now thats something new. So Parrikar might sign deal for 3 subs during Russia visit( 1 Akula and 2 new Kilos as stop gap measures)

 

[Stephen Cohen]

Very good news

The Scorpenes are taking a lot of time

The New KILO class are quite good they have been upgraded
and are definitely better than Chinese Submarines which Pakistan is buying

We need to account for the 8 new Pakistani Submarines

 

[kaykay]

Very good news

The Scorpenes are taking a lot of time

The New KILO class are quite good they have been upgraded
and are definitely better than Chinese Submarines which Pakistan is buying

We need to account for the 8 new Pakistani Submarines

After 3-4 years are delays, Scorpenes are finally on right track and no more delays are likely. Though 2 additional Kilos and 1 more Akula will give much needed boost for the time being. Finally we have a govt which is taking submarine procurement seriously given condition of out submarine fleet.

 

[$@rJen]

good news but why kilo's?? is that a political decision??

 

[SR-91]

After 3-4 years are delays, Scorpenes are finally on right track and no more delays are likely. Though 2 additional Kilos and 1 more Akula will give much needed boost for the time being. Finally we have a govt which is taking submarine procurement seriously given condition of out submarine fleet.

Its a very strong possibility that INS Chakra III might be based on Yasen Class instead of Akula.

 

[Stephen Cohen]

good news but why kilo's?? is that a political decision??

We need Numbers and KILO class is still very good after upgradation

We just deployed them in the Three Nation Exercise with US and Japan Navy

China has many KILOS in its fleet

To deal with the Pakistani and Chinese Submarines
we need a multi pronged strategy

1 More KILOS Immediately
2 More scorpenes
3 More Kamorta class corvettes
4 More P 8 I and Ka 27 Helicopters

 

[kaykay]

Its a very strong possibility that INS Chakra III might be based on Yasen Class instead of Akula.

Well yes there are speculations but Akula still seems favourite as we are talking with Russia for Akula and going for Yasen means waiting for another 5-6 years atleast. Lets see.

 

[Roybot]

We need Numbers and KILO class is still very good after upgradation

We just deployed them in the Three Nation Exercise with US and Japan Navy

China has many KILOS in its fleet

To deal with the Pakistani and Chinese Submarines
we need a multi pronged strategy

1 More KILOS Immediately
2 More scorpenes
3 More Kamorta class corvettes
4 More P 8 I and Ka 27 Helicopters

For a moment I thought you were Nishan!

Kidding

 

[Stephen Cohen]

For a moment I thought you were Nishan!

Kidding

What did Mr Nishan do

Have heard his name a few times

On topic : when the threat grows As IT WILL
you have to take multi pronged Counter measures

We have already seen the announcement of FOUR additional scorpenes

These KILOs are also for the same reason

 

[SR-91]

Well yes there are speculations but Akula still seems favourite as we are talking with Russia for Akula and going for Yasen means waiting for another 5-6 years atleast. Lets see.

Not really, Yasen Class cost is around $1.5 billion and given Russia's economic issues, they might go for Borei Class Subs. They can't afford it rite now and we can get 1 of 4 that are under construction.

 

[kaykay]

Not really, Yasen Class cost is around $1.5 billion and given Russia's economic issues, they might go for Borei Class Subs. They can't afford it rite now and we can get 1 of 4 that are under construction.

Mate Borei is a ballastic missile submarine ( SSBN) while Yasen is a attack submarine ( SSN). They both are meant for entirely different roles. I think 'Yasen' option as of now is a purr speculation with no concrete info while on Akula wr have some serious infos and there are ongoing discussions between Indian and Russia too so I am still betting for Akula.

 

[sudhir007]

Very good news

The Scorpenes are taking a lot of time

The New KILO class are quite good they have been upgraded
and are definitely better than Chinese Submarines which Pakistan is buying

We need to account for the 8 new Pakistani Submarines

Better to go with Scorpenes it is right in track with our on AIP and i dnt think Kilo come with any AIP adding AIP is more delay

 

[saurav]

NEW DELHI: The government is set to clear two major military purchases from Russia days before Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's visit to Moscow, including a comprehensive upgrade of India's Ilyushin transport aircraft fleet and the acquisition of 150 new armoured fighting vehicles.

Parrikar, who is set to leave for Russia on Friday, is also likely to discuss the possible acquisition of two new Kilo class submarines for the Indian Navy that is battling with a depleted underwaterfleet. India currently operates nine Kilo submarines under the Sindhughosh class and had lost one to a major explosion at the Mumbai harbour in 2013.

The two submarines are being offered as a quick option to fill gaps as St Petersburg already has a line of advanced Kilo class submarines under production for the Russian Navy as well as a Vietnamese order.

Sources told ET that a high powered committee on acquisitions is set to clear a Rs 4,250-crore project to Russia for the upgrade and enhancement of the air force's transport fleet of IL 78 and 76 aircraft. The project will not only increase the service life of the aircraft by up to 20 years but will also give both aircraft enhanced avionics.

More importantly, the upgrade will also involve fitting new engines to six of the IL 78 midair refuelers that will give the aircraft a longer range as well as the capability to carry extra fuel. The Indian fleet is likely to be fitted with new PS 90 engines that canincrease the load carrying capability by almost two tonne.
The air force has been particularly worried about its midair refuelers with a contract to purchase new generation tankers from Airbus under the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) project stuck for over two years on pricing issues.

The other Russia-linked project likely to be cleared is for the purchase of 150 BMP 2/2K armoured fighting vehicles for the Indian Army. The project, worth.`950 crore, will be executed in India by the Ordnance Factory Board on license from Russia.

Parrikar is set to visit both Moscow and St Petersburg and would, among other things, set the agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia in December.

Read more at:
Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-cr - The Economic Times

Now where did that Kilo class come from ? This govt. is really serious about acquisitions. Two new Kilo Class along with 3 additional Scorpene will certainly have huge calming effect. Good Job Mr. RM. You are perhaps the best RM we have ever got.

 

[Echo_419]

Very good news

The Scorpenes are taking a lot of time

The New KILO class are quite good they have been upgraded
and are definitely better than Chinese Submarines which Pakistan is buying

We need to account for the 8 new Pakistani Submarines

Scorpene line has been stabilized now ordering more sub's from that line will be a good idea