IAF AN-32s In Ukraine For Upgrades

[SpArK]

IAF AN-32s In Ukraine For Upgrades​

Indian Defense Minister A.K. Antony says the first batch of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Antonov AN-32 transport aircraft has been sent to the Ukraine for a life extension and overhaul program.

Antony told the Indian Parliament’s upper house on Aug. 4 that the move followed a deal that India signed with the Ukraine in June 2009.

All the platforms will be fitted with the latest avionics suites and hydraulic systems, with the aim of increasing the aircraft’s lifespan by 15 years. With the upgrade, the IAF’s 105 AN-32s would serve for 40 years.

Sources tell AVIATION WEEK that the upgraded AN-32s will have glass cockpits and advanced flight management systems, with airframes undergoing modifications to increase landing capabilities.

An unconfirmed report said the deal was worth more than $400 million.

Sources said the AN-32 upgrade was “long overdue,” with negotiations beginning several years ago.

The IAF workhorses can reach many inaccessible and high-altitude areas such as Siachen and Leh.

The upgrade comes as India and Russia are set to begin another round of contract talks to upgrade the Su-30MKI.

 

[somebozo]

Sources said the AN-32 upgrade was “long overdue,” with negotiations beginning several years ago.

Why defence procurements take soo long in India??

 

[SpArK]

Why defence procurements take soo long in India??

Because slow and steady wins the race.












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[Agnostic_Indian]

Because slow and steady wins the race.












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We are slow and steady while others win the race..lol

 

[Dark Angel]

You always get the best when u wait sometimes

 

[Tshering22]

Can't they just accelerate that MRTA contract with Russia and like try to get MRTAs 4 years earlier than the projected 2017-18? Like pump in extra money, open additional production facilities in India to relieve Russia off the building pressure or even hold the entire process here by calling the Russian engineers to work in Bangaluru or something.

Upgrading aircraft for just about 8-10 years and spending millions on them is not a good idea IMO.

 

[aj_tech123]

Why defence procurements take soo long in India??

CoZ INDIA is a democratic country....Single military person can't take decision........
so this the reason for this economic boom of india...

 

[k7x]

what are the two red and white color tank like structure.. is it cft for an32?

 

[Kharavela]

Why defence procurements take soo long in India??

There is some definite proceedure and approvals that are required before going ahead with defence related deals.