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I saw today's trial runs, the bird took a hard left over my office (right next to new horizon). gave me goosebumps!!
blow me iam in New horizon we should meet up some day
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that's a nice suggestion i will try it................ and more over my digi cam is not that gud but anyways i'll try to get some
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Strongly backing the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas) programme, Defence Minister A K Antony today said the LCA would obtain Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) by this year-end.
Antony said that when he took over as Defence Minister, there was "all round scepticism" about the project, with critics — apparently referring to "inordinate delay" and technological challenges — questioning its continuation and dubbing it a "total failure".
"All the doubting Thomases have proved to be wrong", he said after witnessing the flight display of the twin-seater trainer version prototype (PV5) and another belonging to the limited series production-2 of the LCA programme.
"Today I can assure you with confidence....I can declare at last LCA is going to be a reality", Antony said, adding the IOC of Tejas would take place by December this year and final clearance by the end of 2012.
He said the LCA has completed all its trials as well as at the sea-level. IAF has already placed orders for delivery of 20 LCAs. Orders for another 20 has been cleared (by the ministry), for which the Cabinet nod would be sought.
Antony said the Cabinet Committee on Security had sanctioned nearly Rs 8,000 crore for further development of the LCA programme in terms of air and naval versions and new engine.
Antony said that when he took over as Defence Minister, there was "all round scepticism" about the project, with critics — apparently referring to "inordinate delay" and technological challenges — questioning its continuation and dubbing it a "total failure".
"All the doubting Thomases have proved to be wrong", he said after witnessing the flight display of the twin-seater trainer version prototype (PV5) and another belonging to the limited series production-2 of the LCA programme.
"Today I can assure you with confidence....I can declare at last LCA is going to be a reality", Antony said, adding the IOC of Tejas would take place by December this year and final clearance by the end of 2012.
He said the LCA has completed all its trials as well as at the sea-level. IAF has already placed orders for delivery of 20 LCAs. Orders for another 20 has been cleared (by the ministry), for which the Cabinet nod would be sought.
Antony said the Cabinet Committee on Security had sanctioned nearly Rs 8,000 crore for further development of the LCA programme in terms of air and naval versions and new engine.
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Cabinet outlays Rs 8,000 crore for development of LCA
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony witnessed the demonstration flight of 5th prototype of light combat aircraft, LCA, trainer version in Bangalore on Tuesday.
Terming the flight demonstration as historic he appreciated the contribution of various organisations in making LCA a reality. He said, all weather capabilities of LCA are tested and proved.
He declared that LCA would receive initial operational clearance by December this year and final operational clearance by end of 2012. He informed that Air Force has placed an order for 20 LCAs and another order for 20 LCAs will be cleared by Cabinet shortly.
He further said, Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared an outlay of 8,000 crores rupees for development of Air Force and navy version of LCA and improvement of aircraft's engine.
Speaking about revamping of DRDO the Defence R&D centre, the Minister said, the process is on as a committee headed by Defence Secretary is going through the recommendation.
Mr. A. K. Antony said, India maintains friendly relationship with other countries but at the same time it concentrates on strengthening its military set up all over the country to meet any eventuality.
Before the LCA demonstration flight, the Minister inaugurated System Test and Integration Rig, STIR for development of airborne warning and control system.
The Minister asked DRDO to build long term capabilities and focus on quality rather than quantity. He hoped that inauguration of STIR will provide a boost to the aeronautical sector.
Scientific advisor to Defence Minister Dr. V.K. Saraswat and DRDO Secretary Dr. Banerjee were present on this occasion.
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony witnessed the demonstration flight of 5th prototype of light combat aircraft, LCA, trainer version in Bangalore on Tuesday.
Terming the flight demonstration as historic he appreciated the contribution of various organisations in making LCA a reality. He said, all weather capabilities of LCA are tested and proved.
He declared that LCA would receive initial operational clearance by December this year and final operational clearance by end of 2012. He informed that Air Force has placed an order for 20 LCAs and another order for 20 LCAs will be cleared by Cabinet shortly.
He further said, Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared an outlay of 8,000 crores rupees for development of Air Force and navy version of LCA and improvement of aircraft's engine.
Speaking about revamping of DRDO the Defence R&D centre, the Minister said, the process is on as a committee headed by Defence Secretary is going through the recommendation.
Mr. A. K. Antony said, India maintains friendly relationship with other countries but at the same time it concentrates on strengthening its military set up all over the country to meet any eventuality.
Before the LCA demonstration flight, the Minister inaugurated System Test and Integration Rig, STIR for development of airborne warning and control system.
The Minister asked DRDO to build long term capabilities and focus on quality rather than quantity. He hoped that inauguration of STIR will provide a boost to the aeronautical sector.
Scientific advisor to Defence Minister Dr. V.K. Saraswat and DRDO Secretary Dr. Banerjee were present on this occasion.
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Finally Some money for Indigenous programs
So far the amount of money spent of the LCA has been peanuts,
Another Rs 8000 crore , can finally speed things up.
I hope this trend continues into the new decade
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Antony promises to provide all impetus to develop LCA
Defence Minister A K Anthony cleared the uncertainty over the future of Light Combat Aircraft LCA, by announcing in Bangalore today that Government will provide all essential impetus for the progress of this project.
Addressing the press after witnessing air display by LCA fighter, the Defence Minister termed the flight display as historic and appreciated efforts of Aeronautical Development Agency and other stake holders for designing and developing LCA within the country.
He disclosed that LCA which has cleared all weather operations capability tests would be getting Final Operational Clearance by 2012. The Defence Minister later inaugurated ‘Digital Flight Control Computer’ manufacturing facility in BEL.
AIR Correspondent Sudhindra reports from Bangalore that today was an occasion to rejoice for our Countrymen, as number of indigenized weapon systems and fighter aircrafts were operationalised and successfully flight tested. The Defence Minister continuously stressed this point on the importance of indegenisation, during his programmes in DRDO and BEL today in Bangalore.
He proudly announced that Akash surface to air medium range missiles developed within the country has been whole heartedly welcomed by our Air Force and additional order has been placed for 750 of them apart from 250 acquired earlier. He also disclosed that Airforce has placed an order for 20 additional LCAs apart from an order of 20 placed earlier. He also welcomed Navy for replacing imported sonars and radars with the one manufactured by BEL.
The Minister however regretted that non availability of advanced technologies indigenously compels the country to import nearly 70 % of our defence procurements. He wished that Indian industry in the Public and Private sector will reduce our over dependence on external sources which are undependable during the time of crisis.
Antony promises to provide all impetus to develop LCA
Defence Minister A K Anthony cleared the uncertainty over the future of Light Combat Aircraft LCA, by announcing in Bangalore today that Government will provide all essential impetus for the progress of this project.
Addressing the press after witnessing air display by LCA fighter, the Defence Minister termed the flight display as historic and appreciated efforts of Aeronautical Development Agency and other stake holders for designing and developing LCA within the country.
He disclosed that LCA which has cleared all weather operations capability tests would be getting Final Operational Clearance by 2012. The Defence Minister later inaugurated ‘Digital Flight Control Computer’ manufacturing facility in BEL.
AIR Correspondent Sudhindra reports from Bangalore that today was an occasion to rejoice for our Countrymen, as number of indigenized weapon systems and fighter aircrafts were operationalised and successfully flight tested. The Defence Minister continuously stressed this point on the importance of indegenisation, during his programmes in DRDO and BEL today in Bangalore.
He proudly announced that Akash surface to air medium range missiles developed within the country has been whole heartedly welcomed by our Air Force and additional order has been placed for 750 of them apart from 250 acquired earlier. He also disclosed that Airforce has placed an order for 20 additional LCAs apart from an order of 20 placed earlier. He also welcomed Navy for replacing imported sonars and radars with the one manufactured by BEL.
The Minister however regretted that non availability of advanced technologies indigenously compels the country to import nearly 70 % of our defence procurements. He wished that Indian industry in the Public and Private sector will reduce our over dependence on external sources which are undependable during the time of crisis.
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India Declares Indigenous Combat Jet a Success
BANGALORE - India's defense minister announced Feb. 2 that a much-delayed project to build an indigenous supersonic combat aircraft was a success.
The jets are intended to become the country's frontline combat plane by 2020.
A.K. Antony told reporters the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - billed by India as the world's smallest warjet - would be cleared for limited flights by the end of 2010.
"Today I can declare that at last the LCA is going to be a reality," Antony said in the southern city of Bangalore where the locally built plane had been on the design board since 1983 when the multi-billion dollar project began.
The minister said the aircraft, powered by engines supplied by U.S.-based General Electrics, would be ready for full induction into the military by 2012.
"All the doubting Thomases have proved to be wrong," Antony said, referring to skeptics who doubted that the combat jet would ever take off.
Antony said the Indian Air Force had already placed an initial order for 20 of the jets.
Although the first LCA prototype rolled out in 1995, the project hit an air pocket three years later when the United States and other Western governments slapped a slew of sanctions on India in retaliation for its 1998 nuclear tests.
The LCA won the nickname "last chance aircraft" because of the delays.
India's first attempt in the 1950s to make an indigenous fighter plane failed after it built a limited number of ground attack planes that fell far short of military specifications.
BANGALORE - India's defense minister announced Feb. 2 that a much-delayed project to build an indigenous supersonic combat aircraft was a success.
The jets are intended to become the country's frontline combat plane by 2020.
A.K. Antony told reporters the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - billed by India as the world's smallest warjet - would be cleared for limited flights by the end of 2010.
"Today I can declare that at last the LCA is going to be a reality," Antony said in the southern city of Bangalore where the locally built plane had been on the design board since 1983 when the multi-billion dollar project began.
The minister said the aircraft, powered by engines supplied by U.S.-based General Electrics, would be ready for full induction into the military by 2012.
"All the doubting Thomases have proved to be wrong," Antony said, referring to skeptics who doubted that the combat jet would ever take off.
Antony said the Indian Air Force had already placed an initial order for 20 of the jets.
Although the first LCA prototype rolled out in 1995, the project hit an air pocket three years later when the United States and other Western governments slapped a slew of sanctions on India in retaliation for its 1998 nuclear tests.
The LCA won the nickname "last chance aircraft" because of the delays.
India's first attempt in the 1950s to make an indigenous fighter plane failed after it built a limited number of ground attack planes that fell far short of military specifications.
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Tejas for IAF by yearend-Asian Age
Bengaluru, Feb. 2: The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project is on the home stretch. India’s first indigenous supersonic, multi-role fighter is now a "reality", defence minister A.K. Antony declared on Tuesday, virtually putting a stamp of approval on the aircraft by saying that "it will certainly get the initial operational clearance (IOC) by the end of 2010."
Upon achieving IOC, the Indian Air Force, which has ordered 20 Tejas fighters and is expected to ask for 20 more soon, will establish a squadron of these at an airbase in Tamil Nadu. The final operational clearance is expected by end-2012, after which Tejas will spread its wings across the country.
"It’s a historic day," Mr Antony said soon after the LCA flew a demonstration flight. "Serious doubts were raised about Tejas. Three years ago, there were demands to abandon it. The Doubting Thomases have been proved wrong. Now I can proudly say we will fly our own fighters."
The IAF could be flying a squadron of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by the end of the year.
In January, the Cabinet Committee on Security allocated Rs 8,000 crores for production of the Air Force version of the LCA and for the development of the naval version and the trainer, clearly indicating that there was now no doubt at the highest decision-making levels about the success of the project. Tejas, long criticised as being too late, too expensive, was first conceived some 27 years ago, began as a technology demonstrator project in 1993 and was subsequently cleared for development as a multi-role fighter in 2001.
Bengaluru, Feb. 2: The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) project is on the home stretch. India’s first indigenous supersonic, multi-role fighter is now a "reality", defence minister A.K. Antony declared on Tuesday, virtually putting a stamp of approval on the aircraft by saying that "it will certainly get the initial operational clearance (IOC) by the end of 2010."
Upon achieving IOC, the Indian Air Force, which has ordered 20 Tejas fighters and is expected to ask for 20 more soon, will establish a squadron of these at an airbase in Tamil Nadu. The final operational clearance is expected by end-2012, after which Tejas will spread its wings across the country.
"It’s a historic day," Mr Antony said soon after the LCA flew a demonstration flight. "Serious doubts were raised about Tejas. Three years ago, there were demands to abandon it. The Doubting Thomases have been proved wrong. Now I can proudly say we will fly our own fighters."
The IAF could be flying a squadron of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by the end of the year.
In January, the Cabinet Committee on Security allocated Rs 8,000 crores for production of the Air Force version of the LCA and for the development of the naval version and the trainer, clearly indicating that there was now no doubt at the highest decision-making levels about the success of the project. Tejas, long criticised as being too late, too expensive, was first conceived some 27 years ago, began as a technology demonstrator project in 1993 and was subsequently cleared for development as a multi-role fighter in 2001.
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Bengaluru, Feb. 2: The IAF, long ridiculed as one of the worlds biggest air forces that has never flown its own indigenous fighters, could be flying a squadron of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by the end of the year.
The defence minister, Mr A.K. Anthony, declared on Tuesday that the indigenous aircraft, the worlds smallest multi-role fighter will certainly get the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) by the end of 2010.
In January, the Cabinet Committee on Security allocated Rs 8,000 crore for production of the air force version of the LCA and for the development of the naval version and the trainer, clearly indicating that there was now no doubt at the highest decision-making levels about the success of the project.
Tejas long criticised as being too late, too expensive was first conceived some 27 years ago. It began as a technology demonstrator project in 1993 and was subsequently cleared for development as a multi-role fighter in 2001.
Nearly, all trials have been completed in some 1,290 flights.
Mr P. S. Subramanyam, the man spearheading the development of Tejas, said, Only the Multi-Mode Radar needs to be flown on Tejas, and that we will do this month.
Mr Antonys championship of the indigenous military technology has also seen DRDO notch up a Rs 4,000 crore IAF order to supply it six squadrons of Akash air defence missile systems, in addition to the two squadrons it already has and against stiff competition from the Israeli Spyder system.
Bengaluru, Feb. 2: The IAF, long ridiculed as one of the worlds biggest air forces that has never flown its own indigenous fighters, could be flying a squadron of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by the end of the year.
The defence minister, Mr A.K. Anthony, declared on Tuesday that the indigenous aircraft, the worlds smallest multi-role fighter will certainly get the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) by the end of 2010.
In January, the Cabinet Committee on Security allocated Rs 8,000 crore for production of the air force version of the LCA and for the development of the naval version and the trainer, clearly indicating that there was now no doubt at the highest decision-making levels about the success of the project.
Tejas long criticised as being too late, too expensive was first conceived some 27 years ago. It began as a technology demonstrator project in 1993 and was subsequently cleared for development as a multi-role fighter in 2001.
Nearly, all trials have been completed in some 1,290 flights.
Mr P. S. Subramanyam, the man spearheading the development of Tejas, said, Only the Multi-Mode Radar needs to be flown on Tejas, and that we will do this month.
Mr Antonys championship of the indigenous military technology has also seen DRDO notch up a Rs 4,000 crore IAF order to supply it six squadrons of Akash air defence missile systems, in addition to the two squadrons it already has and against stiff competition from the Israeli Spyder system.
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8ak - Indian Defence News: Eurojet could transfer single crystal blade technology to India
Eurojet could transfer single crystal blade technology to India
04 Feb 2009 8ak: Eurojet management today confirmed that if required they are willing to transfer single crystal turbine blade technology. This is currently not under the scope of the RFP and a separate agreement would have to be signed.
Under the license production of the Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKI it is believed that Russia transferred some of this technology to India, however Mr Harmut Tenter, Managing Director of Eurojet claims that their technology is a generation ahead. This is a complex process in which the entire blade is a single giant crystal. The end result is that the blades can withstand up to 200 degree higher temperatures whilst also improving the efficiency of the engine. More on the engine technology here.
On the offsets issue, Mr Tenter pointed out to their good working relationship with HAL on the gearbox for the ALH Dhruv which is amongst the most advanced in the world. They are open to any company that the MoD nominates and would like to see greater opportunity to partnership with the Indian private sector. Meanwhile in the U.K. Rolls Royce has won a US$1.4 billion contract to maintain the Eurojet engines in their Typhoons. In this light, Mr Tender was asked whether there could be a role for the Indian private sector in engine maintenance; he replied that this is entirely possible but solely for the IAF to decide.
While low initial orders would mean that the numbers may not justify setting up a complete production facility in India, Mr Tenter says that this is something they could consider in the future even for areas unrelated to the current engine order. Eurojet has repeatedly claimed that they are looking at long term partnerships and points to the success of Airbus company as an example of a very successful European consortium.
On Feb 2 after the LCA test and demonstration, defence minister, Mr A.K. Anthony declared an additional 8,000 crores (~US$1.8b) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme. It is believed that a significant portion of this is for the engine technology. While Sncema has offered to help resolve the problems with the Kaveri engine, the need of the IAF is urgent and it is felt that even DRDO cannot justify the delay that would arise from waiting for the Kaveri-Snecma engine to be developed. This means that only GE's F414 and Eurojet are in the competition for the LCA engine.
Some analysts feel that India would be more susceptible to sanctions from Eurojet, since it is a consortium of companies from 4 countries, than from the U.S. In response, Mr Tenter said that during Kargil war, work continued uninterrupted. He added that should India choose Eurojet, it is a minimum 40 year relationship and a commitment that Eurojet and their partner countries take very seriously. Germany signed a defence co-operation agreement with India in 2006 and is the lead nation in the Eurojet consortium.
Reading an article from two years ago on the Kaveri - GE - Eurojet dilema, it seems that even though the issue was just as urgent 2 years ago, no action was taken. 8ak believes that whether GE or Eurojet wins, the issue must be resolved quickly and the long delayed Tejas deployed in numbers that could bring down costs to make it suitable for the export market.
Eurojet could transfer single crystal blade technology to India
04 Feb 2009 8ak: Eurojet management today confirmed that if required they are willing to transfer single crystal turbine blade technology. This is currently not under the scope of the RFP and a separate agreement would have to be signed.
Under the license production of the Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKI it is believed that Russia transferred some of this technology to India, however Mr Harmut Tenter, Managing Director of Eurojet claims that their technology is a generation ahead. This is a complex process in which the entire blade is a single giant crystal. The end result is that the blades can withstand up to 200 degree higher temperatures whilst also improving the efficiency of the engine. More on the engine technology here.
On the offsets issue, Mr Tenter pointed out to their good working relationship with HAL on the gearbox for the ALH Dhruv which is amongst the most advanced in the world. They are open to any company that the MoD nominates and would like to see greater opportunity to partnership with the Indian private sector. Meanwhile in the U.K. Rolls Royce has won a US$1.4 billion contract to maintain the Eurojet engines in their Typhoons. In this light, Mr Tender was asked whether there could be a role for the Indian private sector in engine maintenance; he replied that this is entirely possible but solely for the IAF to decide.
While low initial orders would mean that the numbers may not justify setting up a complete production facility in India, Mr Tenter says that this is something they could consider in the future even for areas unrelated to the current engine order. Eurojet has repeatedly claimed that they are looking at long term partnerships and points to the success of Airbus company as an example of a very successful European consortium.
On Feb 2 after the LCA test and demonstration, defence minister, Mr A.K. Anthony declared an additional 8,000 crores (~US$1.8b) for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme. It is believed that a significant portion of this is for the engine technology. While Sncema has offered to help resolve the problems with the Kaveri engine, the need of the IAF is urgent and it is felt that even DRDO cannot justify the delay that would arise from waiting for the Kaveri-Snecma engine to be developed. This means that only GE's F414 and Eurojet are in the competition for the LCA engine.
Some analysts feel that India would be more susceptible to sanctions from Eurojet, since it is a consortium of companies from 4 countries, than from the U.S. In response, Mr Tenter said that during Kargil war, work continued uninterrupted. He added that should India choose Eurojet, it is a minimum 40 year relationship and a commitment that Eurojet and their partner countries take very seriously. Germany signed a defence co-operation agreement with India in 2006 and is the lead nation in the Eurojet consortium.
Reading an article from two years ago on the Kaveri - GE - Eurojet dilema, it seems that even though the issue was just as urgent 2 years ago, no action was taken. 8ak believes that whether GE or Eurojet wins, the issue must be resolved quickly and the long delayed Tejas deployed in numbers that could bring down costs to make it suitable for the export market.
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