IAF Air Cheif NAIK interview on NDTV tranformation 26/11/2011

[Storm Force]

Some major news that will be relevant to PAF people.

[video]http://www./NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=14959[/video]
FGFA nos to be ordered are 214 starting by 2017

2 more Phalcon AWACS on order

MMRCA to be signed by Sept 2011

4 different SAMS being inducted.

enjoy 20 minute interview

 

[Jungibaaz]

link doesn't seem to work

 

[Storm Force]

Sorry J I,LL try again [video]//www./NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=14959[/video]

 

[Jungibaaz]

Sorry J I,LL try again

[video]http://www./NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=14959[/video]

still not working matey, I'll try searching elsewhere.

 

[Jungibaaz]

''First list is of acquisitions: 126 MMRCA's is well-known. 214 fifth generation fighter aircrafts that will be coming around 2017; 42 SU 30's additionally, we require the RFP has been issued to HAL; 75 trainers - that process is well on its way, two more AWACS of IL-76 base which we are waiting for; 10 C-17s - another famous deal cleared by CCS; 80 + 59 medium-lift helicopters; 22 attack helicopters; 12 VVIP helicopters. There are upgrades also going on for weapon systems: 63 MiG-29's, that upgrade is well on its way in Russia. Mirage 2000 upgrade will be going to the CCS next week and Jaguar re-engineering, that is another major project for which a new RFP has been issued now. Missiles, 18 firing units of MRSAM (Medium Range Surface to Air Missiles), 4 Spyders, 49 SR-SAM that is short range, 8 Aakash missiles.

As far as radars are concerned, Rohinis, aerostats, medium-power radars, low-level tactical radars, low-level light weight radars, we have the AFNET which is already active, we have the MAFI (Modernisation of Airport Infrastructure) which is going on. The first airfield to convert on to MAFI would be Bhatinda. And we have the IACCS which is active, so if you see all-round development of the Air Force is in the offing.

IAF is spending billions on modernization. I will be one of the most formidable airforces by 2020

 

[Bhairava]

Already discussed in this thread http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/116722-indian-air-force-undergoing-major-transformation-air-chief.html

 

[Silk]

Indians are used to Russian stuff. They will need plenty time to understand western technology. Just like anyone else. And even then, they will remain less then China.

 

[TOPGUN]

Good for india .... Pakistan is doing the same can't compare on the same scales totally different ball game .

 

[Pfpilot]

Im not sure if this thread is relevant in this section, but the IAF is becoming increasingly formidable and that is known to all. It is then, of increasing importance for Pakistan to be proactive in countering these threats, instead of the reactionary route that we have followed for years. The problem with this strategy is, not only are we always a step behind the Indians, but we let them shape our doctrine and needs. If we were to decide our own direction and go ahead with it regardless of what the IAF does, it would be far more beneficial. The need for a 5th generation fighter is going to become increasingly relevant and we dont seem to be making any progress in that direction. We cant always be countering Indian threats, years after they become a reality like was the case with the mkis...but we must counter it ahead of time, with intelligent foresight. Because if a war were to break out, the excuse: we are going to, eventually, someday, in the near future, under the right circumstances, procure the relevant assets to counter the threats, wont be sufficient to overshadow the reality of a decimated fleet.

 

[Last Hope]

Thats sweet for India. But dont take it as a domination over Pakistan or PAF
I have direct and indirect link in PAF and ISI. Cannot tell more as I dont know myself, but we are investing into Stealth too (NOT only JF-17 Block II).
Expect the unexpected. J11s and J15s are on the list too with Mig 35 and Su27.

Cannot tell anything more, but we are interested in them.

 

[koushik]

Thats sweet for India. But dont take it as a domination over Pakistan or PAF
I have direct and indirect link in PAF and ISI. Cannot tell more as I dont know myself, but we are investing into Stealth too (NOT only JF-17 Block II).
Expect the unexpected. J11s and J15s are on the list too with Mig 35 and Su27.

Cannot tell anything more, but we are interested in them.

mig-35 and Su-27....lol :yawning:

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Indians are used to Russian stuff. They will need plenty time to understand western technology. Just like anyone else. And even then, they will remain less then China.

Jaguars,Mirages etc are from the west in case you were too busy to notice...........or does the word "west" refers to the USA?!

 

[kingdurgaking]

I guess this news doesnt belong to this section.. Mods are going to delete this thread for sure

 

[rockstarIN]

Indians are used to Russian stuff. They will need plenty time to understand western technology. Just like anyone else. And even then, they will remain less then China.

Heard M2000, Hawker Hunter, Ghat, Jaguar etc?

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Thats sweet for India. But dont take it as a domination over Pakistan or PAF
I have direct and indirect link in PAF and ISI. Cannot tell more as I dont know myself, but we are investing into Stealth too (NOT only JF-17 Block II).
Expect the unexpected. J11s and J15s are on the list too with Mig 35 and Su27.

Cannot tell anything more, but we are interested in them.

We are interested in F-22, F-35 & PAK _FA

 

[Jon Snow]

Thats sweet for India. But dont take it as a domination over Pakistan or PAF
I have direct and indirect link in PAF and ISI. Cannot tell more as I dont know myself, but we are investing into Stealth too (NOT only JF-17 Block II).
Expect the unexpected. J11s and J15s are on the list too with Mig 35 and Su27.

Cannot tell anything more, but we are interested in them.

What's the point of getting both su 27 and j 11, they're both virtually the same....... Also I doubt whether mig 35 will go beyond the tech demonstrator stage, Russia doesnt want it, India doesnt want it, China doesnt want it, if you guys do then you'll have to pay for the development