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[Tshering22]

The article begins like this "In a few years......."

That very statement turned me off. We are listening the term "few years" for a long time now.

Will those few years ever end?

I think they were talking about all the Mk1s guarding skies. The recent order of 20 more has stretched the production units and therefore it would take at least 4-5 years before we can have all 40 fighters based in south India.

To dominate arabian sea and bay of bengal south portions.

Gowtham, I still don't understand what'd be the point of IAF fighters to be down south except for getting tested or something since most of our technology hub is in south.

The Navy already has southeast and southwestern commands protecting both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Besides, the MiG-29Ks and INS Vikramaditya along with Vikrant II would be there around 2014-2015 (approximately the time we'd be getting all 40 Tejas ready).

I think south India is already armed to teeth along with a MKI and MiG-29 IAF base in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

The weakest defense right now is in the east. we just have 2 fighter bases strong enough to face a potential attack as compared to PLAAF's ~8 bases. We need at least another 4-5 bases in the northeast here.

 

[Frankenstein]

yea, i guess you just keep on hoping mate...or buy some JF-17s

look what you have done

 

[Nav]

No Thanks, We still have our Mig-21 Bisons .. which is better than your offer..

Those flying Coffins..
Thumbs up

 

[Jacobtheindoamerican]

look what you have done

Why would India buy JF when India can buy high end fighters?

 

[ganimi kawa]

Gowtham, I still don't understand what'd be the point of IAF fighters to be down south except for getting tested or something since most of our technology hub is in south.

That is one of the reasons, another being maitaining secrecy. It is at sulur, far away from the prying enemy eyes ; IAF will evolve tactics to utilize tejas to the maximum extent.

The Navy already has southeast and southwestern commands protecting both the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. Besides, the MiG-29Ks and INS Vikramaditya along with Vikrant II would be there around 2014-2015 (approximately the time we'd be getting all 40 Tejas ready).

The navy desperately needs air cover in this sector. We don't have a dedicated AAW ships as of now, and Navy would need every support it can get in air. We are not talking about protecting arabian sea or BoB, but domiinating the SLOCs in entire Indian ocean. Navy can't do it alone.

Vik and IAC 1 are not adequate for air cover.

And even if everything is taken care of this base can still provide escort to LRMP and MRMP aircrafts of Navy operating from INS Rajaji.

I think south India is already armed to teeth along with a MKI and MiG-29 IAF base in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

NOPE!

The weakest defense right now is in the east. we just have 2 fighter bases strong enough to face a potential attack as compared to PLAAF's ~8 bases. We need at least another 4-5 bases in the northeast here.

Spot on! Couldn't agree with you more!

 

[Devianz]

The navy desperately needs air cover in this sector. We don't have a dedicated AAW ships as of now, and Navy would need every support it can get in air. We are not talking about protecting arabian sea or BoB, but domiinating the SLOCs in entire Indian ocean. Navy can't do it alone.

I doubt IAF can do that role with few LCAs. Besides an enemy would require an AC to attack us from through sea route. We have excellent relations with all countries operating a capable carrier. IAF's priority should be north and north-east for now or until they have a credible defensive capability in those area.

 

[ganimi kawa]

doubt IAF can do that role with few LCAs. Besides an enemy would require an AC to attack us from through sea route. We have excellent relations with all countries operating a capable carrier. IAF's priority should be north and north-east for now or until they have a credible defensive capability in those area.

1. It's not about the LCA only.Having a fully equipped defensive base in far south is like an AC which can not be sunk. Trust me sulur will havethe capability to operate heavier crafts.

2. China is going to have an AC sooner than you think, this will be an extra line of defence! Thogh ideally, any chinese carrier group will have to first tackle A & N command.

3. IAF's priority is north and NE right now, look at the deployment trends in IAF. Wait for mrca and this trend will be even more clear.

4. I'll repeat once again, we vie for "sea dominance" and not "sea denial" , hence the extra effort!

 

[you are fired]

well its good news

 

[navtrek]

Great work HAL and DRDO

 

[flanker143]

I'm dying to see tejas getting IOC !!!!

God plz fast forward some months of my life !!!

 

[Devianz]

2. China is going to have an AC sooner than you think, this will be an extra line of defence! Thogh ideally, any chinese carrier group will have to first tackle A & N command.

4. I'll repeat once again, we vie for "sea dominance" and not "sea denial" , hence the extra effort!

Yes, but at the same time we will also be operating 3 CBGs (though i feel INS Viraat might be useless coz of lack of capable aircrafts).

IN is quite capable of handling any misadventures by China (if ever... considering they are surrounded by USN and SK's navy) in the near future.

Sea dominance cannot be achieved by IAF. It can only be achieved by IN and its CBGs.

I'm not saying that IAF shouldn't concentrate on South India but they should only do that once entire northern north-eastern frontiers are completely safe. That is where the real battleground of IAF is.

 

[Devianz]

I'm dying to see tejas getting IOC !!!!

God plz fast forward some months of my life !!!

Time is precious mate... ask god to speed up Tejas's IOC instead.

 

[Imran Khan]

BY: DHNS

In a few years, indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) will guard South Indian skies with full gusto as the Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to station the first two Tejas squadrons in the South.While the first squadron of 20 fighters – already contracted by the IAF to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd – will be stationed in Sulur in Coimbatore, the second squadron may be stationed at Kayathar in Tuticorin, where a new airbase is getting ready, sources told Deccan Herald.

The IAF has agreed to buy one more squadron of LCA mark-1, the contract for which is being processed at the IAF headquarters. The first squadron is expected to receive initial operation clearance by December.

While Sulur is being gradually converted a major base, the IAF has taken a decision to revive Kayathar––a World War II air field––in a big way.

“We plan to have a big presence in the South, which will also help the Navy to be a truly blue water navy for which air cover is essential,” said a senior IAF official. Also the IAF is in dialogue with the Airports Authority of India for getting defence enclaves near civilian airfields in the south.

Recently, the IAF has revived WW II bases close to China border in J&K like Daulat Beig Oldie, Fuckche and Nyoma for transport operation. In the North East, work is underway to revive six advanced landing grounds in Arunachal Pradesh – Pasighat, Machuka, Walong, Tuting, Ziro and Vijaynagar.

Revival of the ALGs in the northern and eastern sector of the Sino-Indian border is expected to aid India in mobilising troops closer to the border on both flanks, as and when required.

However, so far there were not much of fighter operations in the south, where the focus was on training and maintenance. That is set to change with the IAF setting up bases and the defence forces installing radars along the coast to plug the surveillance gaps.

The IAF will increase its activities in under-utilised bases like Charbatia (Orissa) and Ojhar (Maharashtra). A base in Chhattishagrh is also likely as Steel Authority of India favours handing its Nandini-Durg airfield to the IAF.

The air force is upgrading its 30 air fields in the next three years beginning with Bhatinda. The lighting, instrument landing system and navigational aids will be upgraded.

The IAF is expanding its wings by stationing Su-30 fighters in more stations like Tezpur, Chabua, Halwara and Jamnagar. Su-30 fighters are currently in Pune and Bareilly.

By 2022, the IAF aims to have its sanctioned 42 squadrons comprising Su-30, Tejas, the upcoming 126 medium multi role combat aircraft, medium combat aircraft—a mark II version of Tejas with an improved engine—and Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter.

these in few years before my birth i thing they say same .

 

[Tshering22]

these in few years before my birth i thing they say same .

Very funny. They are simply referring to complete induction of 40 Mk1 fighters which is naturally going to take a few years. We need 40 production grade Mk.1 fighters apart from the technology demostration flights that are needed.

 

[Hud]

Tejas have not been posted to guard the south skies but protect Sir karunanidhi from Madam Jayalalitha.