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[Dash]

WSI Dhruv is still undergoing weapon trials , its not yet inducted .

No Prateek -

here is PIB release link, which says Weaponized Dhruv is inducted.

PIB Press Release

An extract from the release ----

Arjun and T-90 tanks have been inducted into the service and production within the country as already commenced. The upgradation or older version tanks (T-72) is already underway with the collaboration of Private Industry. ALH (Dhruv) has been introduced in service with latest weapon mounted platform. Similarly procurement of Cheetal helicopters is already underway. Replacement of L-70 guns and ZU 23 guns by new generation Air Defence weapon systems and induction of AKASH Missile Systems has commenced. The upgradation of Base workshops and the CODs is progressing at good pace.

Thanks

 

[KEETARP]

That Press release is 16Feb

Here is direct interview of HAL chairman by Anant Krishnan( Tarmak Blog and AviationWeek India's editor) on May28
India Thought Leaders: HAL Chairman Sets Firm Agenda For Aggressive Export Sales | AVIATION WEEK

Imp Extract -

AW: When you put 2010-11 in perspective, what are the key projects that could enter various levels of completion?



A.N.: We are targeting commencement of delivery of the ALH-Mk-III variant to IAF and the Army. ALH-Mk-III is the helicopter with Shakti engine and mission sensors suited for military applications, including high- altitude operations. Weapon trials on ALH Mk.IV (Armed Variant) also will be completed toward certification of the variant. Another major milestone targeted is the delivery of IJT for user trials. The flight evaluation of the AL-55i engine has been completed. Evaluation of spin characteristics, one of the critical flight parameters for a trainer aircraft, is planned in the year

I will take word of HAL chairman more trustworthy.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Does anyone have any news about the joint Indo-Isreali UAV programme to turn old Indian Air Force Cheetaks into UCAVs, I read about it ages ago but have heard little to know information about it.

LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: EXCLUSIVE: The Chetak UAV inside/out Part-3

 

[sudhir007]

Does anyone have any news about the joint Indo-Isreali UAV programme to turn old Indian Air Force Cheetaks into UCAVs, I read about it ages ago but have heard little to know information about it.

LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: EXCLUSIVE: The Chetak UAV inside/out Part-3

why every where you are giving this detail if somebody want to give you answer it will PLZ DNT TOLERANT

 

[Abingdonboy]

why every where you are giving this detail if somebody want to give you answer it will PLZ DNT TOLERANT

okay, okay, I'm sorry I just really want to know the answer I won't post it anymore.

 

[shiningindia]

okay, okay, I'm sorry I just really want to know the answer I won't post it anymore.

not need for sorry bcoz u r in defence.pk.
how ever no information available about UCAV.

 

[KEETARP]

Does anyone have any news about the joint Indo-Isreali UAV programme to turn old Indian Air Force Cheetaks into UCAVs, I read about it ages ago but have heard little to know information about it.

"Here we Go "- First of all its called NRUAV or MRUAV in Israel and its not that we are turning old Chetak into UAV , this UAV will be newly designed machine .
-Only Fuselage design will be similar to chetak
-Gearbox will be new
-Engine will be uprated shakti engine .
-Onboard sensors will be -Israeli IAI-supplied EL/M-2022H(V)2 multi-mode radar
-A nose-mounted stabilised MOSP optronic turret housing a low-light-level TV camera as well as a thermal image
-A four-element radar warning receiver developed by the DRDO’s DARE lab.
-two-way secure data links, HAL-built Mk12 Mode 5 IFF transponder, and a rear-mounted Harpoon deck-arresting gear
-shipborne VSAT terminals and ground control stations, with the latter being a derivative of that for the Heron 2 UAV

The principal role of the MRUAV will include beyond-the-horizon surveillance, over-the-horizon targeting, ELINT, COMINT, ground mapping and location of moving ground-based targets, and airborne early warning. The MRUAV will not carry any on-board weapons for the moment, but could in future be armed with a single heavyweight torpedo or two lightweight torpedoes.

Here is the product brochure





First flight is later this year

I covered its detail in post during XINIX-Feel The UAV might series . Here is the link to that -
http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/53123-feel-reach-indian-uavs-2.html

Scroll down in above link and feel the ..............

 

[Kinetic]

Does anyone have any news about the joint Indo-Isreali UAV programme to turn old Indian Air Force Cheetaks into UCAVs, I read about it ages ago but have heard little to know information about it.

The JV is well on track. Few months back there was a confirmation news report from an Israeli official that we must see the first one flying by the end of this year or early next year. He was talking about Indo-Israeli defence partnerships. Forgot where I read it.

 

[Abingdonboy]

"Here we Go "- First of all its called NRUAV or MRUAV in Israel and its not that we are turning old Chetak into UAV , this UAV will be newly designed machine .
-Only Fuselage design will be similar to chetak
-Gearbox will be new
-Engine will be uprated shakti engine .
-Onboard sensors will be -Israeli IAI-supplied EL/M-2022H(V)2 multi-mode radar
-A nose-mounted stabilised MOSP optronic turret housing a low-light-level TV camera as well as a thermal image
-A four-element radar warning receiver developed by the DRDO’s DARE lab.
-two-way secure data links, HAL-built Mk12 Mode 5 IFF transponder, and a rear-mounted Harpoon deck-arresting gear
-shipborne VSAT terminals and ground control stations, with the latter being a derivative of that for the Heron 2 UAV

The principal role of the MRUAV will include beyond-the-horizon surveillance, over-the-horizon targeting, ELINT, COMINT, ground mapping and location of moving ground-based targets, and airborne early warning. The MRUAV will not carry any on-board weapons for the moment, but could in future be armed with a single heavyweight torpedo or two lightweight torpedoes.

Here is the product brochure





First flight is later this year

I covered its detail in post during XINIX-Feel The UAV might series . Here is the link to that -
http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/53123-feel-reach-indian-uavs-2.html

Scroll down in above link and feel the ..............

why is so little known about this project though?? the LCH's maiden flight was counted down by many years before, this project seems pretty innovative and game changing yet little to know coverage?

 

[KEETARP]

There is nothing game changing in NRUAV -

Do you see above image
Its been in US navy service since FY08 , and its newer version is under development , there is nothing new or better that Israel is building. US naval version is bigger + Better

Look at NRUAV coverage area and surveillance - An AEW / E2D AWACS/ KA-31 can do even better coverage and surveillance .

Its not armed - so what possible benefit it gives us . ? ? ? . You dont hear bcoz its far from mature , how much we knew about BARAK8 2 years back ???

May be to ISRAEL and US Navy - Bcoz of shortage of Naval officers , but Indian coastal area is too big to cover by these platform , only an big platform like A50 / IL-38/Tu142 can cover it .

But India is fully committed to program and sea-trials will start this year , infact it would best suit needs of coast guard ships and offshore Patrol vessels .

And Yes our big Uncle SAM is keeping close watch on us -
LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: NorthropGrumman Tells Indian Navy, "NRUAV Not Mature, Buy FireScout Instead"
Must read this link

 

[Abingdonboy]

There is nothing game changing in NRUAV -

Do you see above image
Its been in US navy service since FY08 , and its newer version is under development , there is nothing new or better that Israel is building. US naval version is bigger + Better

Look at NRUAV coverage area and surveillance - An AEW / E2D AWACS/ KA-31 can do even better coverage and surveillance .

Its not armed - so what possible benefit it gives us . ? ? ? . You dont hear bcoz its far from mature , how much we knew about BARAK8 2 years back ???

May be to ISRAEL and US Navy - Bcoz of shortage of Naval officers , but Indian coastal area is too big to cover by these platform , only an big platform like A50 / IL-38/Tu142 can cover it .

But India is fully committed to program and sea-trials will start this year , infact it would best suit needs of coast guard ships and offshore Patrol vessels .

And Yes our big Uncle SAM is keeping close watch on us -
LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: NorthropGrumman Tells Indian Navy, "NRUAV Not Mature, Buy FireScout Instead"
Must read this link

why does india always do this, if an established, proven and capable product such as the fire scout is avalible and offered to india why does india chose to develop their own less capable and time consuming version?? why doesn't india just buy the fire scout??

 

[KEETARP]

why does india always do this, if an established, proven and capable product such as the fire scout is avalible and offered to india why does india chose to develop their own less capable and time consuming version?? why doesn't india just buy the fire scout??

O boy , You then need to learn about

CISoMA,
EUMA , EULA
COSMEC Trojans
INS JALSHAWA restrictions

I explained it earlier on this forum as well , search a bit

 

[Abingdonboy]

O boy , You then need to learn about

CISoMA,
EUMA , EULA
COSMEC Trojans
INS JALSHAWA restrictions

I explained it earlier on this forum as well , search a bit

yes but I'm sure that the Indian govt will be wise enough to prevent these restrictions and the US won't be stupid enough to insist on these restrictions if it means the Indians won't buy them as a result. don't forget Indo-US relations have developed much since INS Jalswala incident and now the US is starting to realise the true potential of India.

 

[praveen007]

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[praveen007]

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