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What's the song? It's stirring but the video is outdated
Vande Mataram - A.R Rehman
If the video is remade with todays facts it would be even more stirring
btw, Vande Mataram is India's national song, it means something like "Mother, I salute you"
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What's the song? It's stirring but the video is outdated
The song is Vande Mataram by AR Rahman. Also listen to the Lata Mangeshkar version of it.
If AR Rahman's version was good, Lata's version would send shivers through your spine.
The song is virtually our second national Anthem. It was the national cry for freedom from British rule. It was going to be our national anthem but it included some elements of Hindu religion, which would have not been accepted by other religions. So it was dropped in the end.
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Watch this one.
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Hehe... the video is made by Deepak Gupta and he is a good friend of mine. We study in the same university.
What's the song? It's stirring but the video is outdated
Yeah... the video was made in 2007 so it is a bit outdated. Maybe I should tell Deepak to make a new one.
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India?s Future Main Battle Tank: Which way are we heading? idrw.org
2020 is the time frame which Indian Army has set for induction of new battle tank in the Indian armies tank inventory , but the million dollar question remains is from where will this new Super Tank will come ? , Indian Army which is already in process of locally manufacturing around 1000 T-90 Russian origin main battle tank to replace the current main battle Tank T-72 vijeya and maintained low orders for Indian made Arjun Mk-1 tanks which in recent trials with T-90 fared better in terms of Accuracy against moving and stationary targets and had much better safety and crew working conditions.
Army again did not wanted Arjun in present condition to be its future Main Battle Tank and wanted to purchase a completely new tank and looked to Russia which was in process of testing two new battle tanks which were competing against each other for Russian armies new battle tank requirements. Black eagle and T-95 after years of testing T-95 went ahead but recent cuts in the military budgets and cuts of many projects also involved T-95 project was discontinued and instead Russia will work on improving T-90 and incorporate new technologies in the variants of the tanks in the future, this is seen has a major blow to Indian Army ambitions to purchase another Russian Tank for its future requirements.
Idea of New Battle tank for 2020 was put forward by Indian Army in an international conference which was hosted by Indian Army last year, where the leading manufacturer of Battle tanks attended, and was represented from Israel, German and French scientists and delegates .International conference was hosted so that Indian army can get to know technology and electronic advancements which will define a new generation tank.
Many delegates advocated that development of Arjun tank should continue in India, and further variants should be developed, infect DRDO also has proposed development of Arjun MK-II based on the Arjun Mk-I basic frame design, but some section in Indian army wants DRDO to develop a completely new tank based on new design with similar weight of T-90 . Army has been very vocal of Arjun MBT’s 50 plus ton weight which its current logistics and infrastructure will not be able to maintain. Visiting international delegates have already warned that to work on completely new design will take more than a decade to become fruitful and hit the production lines.
Defence Experts have already termed Indian Armies Future Main Battle Tank has over ambitious project with an over ambitious requirement which under present condition and taking into account future Pakistani MBT under development (Al-Khalid II based on Chinese T-98/99)where mostly likely a tank war will be fought is sufficient, Experts also have argued that T-90 should be upgraded with better technologies while there are still in production line instead in future dates which will be waste of resources. Experts have also argued that Technologies for Arjun MK-II are already developed or in process of development and its high time that Army comes clean and support indigenously manufactured tank .till date army has ordered only 126 tanks out of which almost 100 are ready to be inducted, unless further orders are placed soon production line will soon go dry and workforce will have to be shifted to T-90 production line , development of Arjun Mk-II is only in papers since Army has still not given its requirements to DRDO nor has funding has been allocated by Defence ministry yet .
2020 is the time frame which Indian Army has set for induction of new battle tank in the Indian armies tank inventory , but the million dollar question remains is from where will this new Super Tank will come ? , Indian Army which is already in process of locally manufacturing around 1000 T-90 Russian origin main battle tank to replace the current main battle Tank T-72 vijeya and maintained low orders for Indian made Arjun Mk-1 tanks which in recent trials with T-90 fared better in terms of Accuracy against moving and stationary targets and had much better safety and crew working conditions.
Army again did not wanted Arjun in present condition to be its future Main Battle Tank and wanted to purchase a completely new tank and looked to Russia which was in process of testing two new battle tanks which were competing against each other for Russian armies new battle tank requirements. Black eagle and T-95 after years of testing T-95 went ahead but recent cuts in the military budgets and cuts of many projects also involved T-95 project was discontinued and instead Russia will work on improving T-90 and incorporate new technologies in the variants of the tanks in the future, this is seen has a major blow to Indian Army ambitions to purchase another Russian Tank for its future requirements.
Idea of New Battle tank for 2020 was put forward by Indian Army in an international conference which was hosted by Indian Army last year, where the leading manufacturer of Battle tanks attended, and was represented from Israel, German and French scientists and delegates .International conference was hosted so that Indian army can get to know technology and electronic advancements which will define a new generation tank.
Many delegates advocated that development of Arjun tank should continue in India, and further variants should be developed, infect DRDO also has proposed development of Arjun MK-II based on the Arjun Mk-I basic frame design, but some section in Indian army wants DRDO to develop a completely new tank based on new design with similar weight of T-90 . Army has been very vocal of Arjun MBT’s 50 plus ton weight which its current logistics and infrastructure will not be able to maintain. Visiting international delegates have already warned that to work on completely new design will take more than a decade to become fruitful and hit the production lines.
Defence Experts have already termed Indian Armies Future Main Battle Tank has over ambitious project with an over ambitious requirement which under present condition and taking into account future Pakistani MBT under development (Al-Khalid II based on Chinese T-98/99)where mostly likely a tank war will be fought is sufficient, Experts also have argued that T-90 should be upgraded with better technologies while there are still in production line instead in future dates which will be waste of resources. Experts have also argued that Technologies for Arjun MK-II are already developed or in process of development and its high time that Army comes clean and support indigenously manufactured tank .till date army has ordered only 126 tanks out of which almost 100 are ready to be inducted, unless further orders are placed soon production line will soon go dry and workforce will have to be shifted to T-90 production line , development of Arjun Mk-II is only in papers since Army has still not given its requirements to DRDO nor has funding has been allocated by Defence ministry yet .
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HAL update: Programs, Finance, new MD for Bangalore Complex, Rolls Royce JV
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a 10% growth in sales for the year 2009-10 at Rs. 11,415 cr (~US$2.6b) and 12% growth in Profit before Tax at Rs 2,617 cr. The order book has increased by over Rs 12,000cr during the year with new orders for domestic and export projects.
One of the major achievements for the Company during the year has been the maiden flight on the Technology Demonstrator of the indigenously designed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) took place on 29 Mar 2010. A new military variant, ALH Mk III, was introduced during the year. This is powered by the Shakti engine and is intended for the IAF /Army to meet their high altitude operational requirements. This is being followed by an armed variant ALH MK IV which is presently undergoing weapon trials. HAL expects to sell up to 175 LCHs to the armed forces.
HAL has also ventured into design and development of a Light Utility Helicopter which gives HAL an edge in offering total solution to its customers in light helicopters in the 2 to 6 ton category.
On development in Fixed Wing category HAL stated:
The Intermediate Jet Trainer project progressed well with successful integration of the new Russian engine AL-55I. Operational clearance for the IJT is expected to be achieved shortly. In parallel, the first batch of Limited Series Production aircraft is also getting ready for delivery to IAF. Follow on orders for IJT has already been received at Rs 6,180 Crs.
Preliminary studies are underway to launch development of a new indigenous Basic Turboprop trainer to replace the HPT-32 aircraft.
HAL secured an order in Dec 2009 for DARIN III upgrade of Jaguar aircraft worth Rs 3100 Crores & the program has been well initiated.
Business Standard quoted Wing Commander Arun Kumar Sinha saying that HAL Kanpur will start building an improvised version of AN-32 aircraft as a multi-role aircraft for armed forces and private carriers.
In late March, Rolls Royce (RR) announced that it would set up a new company, jointly owned 50:50 by RR and HAL, to manufacture compressor shroud rings. Construction of a new purpose-built production facility, incorporating the latest in modern manufacturing techniques, would commence later this year with component production beginning in 2012. RR's Adour engines are used on BAE's Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers and on the IAF's Jaguars.
Sify reports that the HAL's engine division in Sunabeda Orissa now has a separate overhauling department for Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft with the long term plans of manufacturing AL-31FP engines for Sukhoi-30 KLI aircraft under license.
And taking up the various challenges ahead, Mr D Balasunder (see photo) has been appointed Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)y. Prior to this he was the General Manager of HALs Aerospace Division.
Most of HALs Divisions in Bangalore, now comes under his purview, which include Aircraft, Overhaul, Foundry & Forge, Engines, Aerospace, IMGT, Airport Services and Limited Series Production (LSP) of LCA as well as IJT. He said, the focus will be on the HAWK production as additional orders are expected. Concurrent production of LCA and Darin-III upgradation of Jaguar, are other key areas, he added.
Hailing from Karnataka, Mr Balasunder joined HALs Engine Division as Chief Supervisor in 1975, after his M. Tech from I.I.T Madras. During his 35 years of career in HAL, he held various key posts and was General Manager heading the IMGT, Helicopter and Aerospace Divisions. His expertise includes price negotiation for 159 Advanced Light Helicopters (Dhruv) with MoD, rolling out of first ALH with Glass Cockpit (IADS) to Army and record supply or 8 ALHs in 2006-07, making ALHs participation in International Air Shows, substantial reduction in debtors 2006-07, implementation of ERP system in Division, notable export thrust of ALH in the steep global competition.
But not all is well. Analysts predict a huge capacity crunch as they feel that HAL is taking up too many projects, with a fear that they do not want the private sector or anyone else to enter this airspace. Air Marshal P. K. Barbora has previously criticised HAL and at a recent conference said that India needs a national technology plan for aeronautics. Centre for Asia-Pacific Aviation reports that India is falling behind in commercial aviation and was not moved by DRDO's Prahalada's announcement that they would invest over US$11 billion in this sector in the next 5 years.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced a 10% growth in sales for the year 2009-10 at Rs. 11,415 cr (~US$2.6b) and 12% growth in Profit before Tax at Rs 2,617 cr. The order book has increased by over Rs 12,000cr during the year with new orders for domestic and export projects.
One of the major achievements for the Company during the year has been the maiden flight on the Technology Demonstrator of the indigenously designed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) took place on 29 Mar 2010. A new military variant, ALH Mk III, was introduced during the year. This is powered by the Shakti engine and is intended for the IAF /Army to meet their high altitude operational requirements. This is being followed by an armed variant ALH MK IV which is presently undergoing weapon trials. HAL expects to sell up to 175 LCHs to the armed forces.
HAL has also ventured into design and development of a Light Utility Helicopter which gives HAL an edge in offering total solution to its customers in light helicopters in the 2 to 6 ton category.
On development in Fixed Wing category HAL stated:
The Intermediate Jet Trainer project progressed well with successful integration of the new Russian engine AL-55I. Operational clearance for the IJT is expected to be achieved shortly. In parallel, the first batch of Limited Series Production aircraft is also getting ready for delivery to IAF. Follow on orders for IJT has already been received at Rs 6,180 Crs.
Preliminary studies are underway to launch development of a new indigenous Basic Turboprop trainer to replace the HPT-32 aircraft.
HAL secured an order in Dec 2009 for DARIN III upgrade of Jaguar aircraft worth Rs 3100 Crores & the program has been well initiated.
Business Standard quoted Wing Commander Arun Kumar Sinha saying that HAL Kanpur will start building an improvised version of AN-32 aircraft as a multi-role aircraft for armed forces and private carriers.
In late March, Rolls Royce (RR) announced that it would set up a new company, jointly owned 50:50 by RR and HAL, to manufacture compressor shroud rings. Construction of a new purpose-built production facility, incorporating the latest in modern manufacturing techniques, would commence later this year with component production beginning in 2012. RR's Adour engines are used on BAE's Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers and on the IAF's Jaguars.
Sify reports that the HAL's engine division in Sunabeda Orissa now has a separate overhauling department for Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft with the long term plans of manufacturing AL-31FP engines for Sukhoi-30 KLI aircraft under license.
And taking up the various challenges ahead, Mr D Balasunder (see photo) has been appointed Managing Director, Bangalore Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)y. Prior to this he was the General Manager of HALs Aerospace Division.
Most of HALs Divisions in Bangalore, now comes under his purview, which include Aircraft, Overhaul, Foundry & Forge, Engines, Aerospace, IMGT, Airport Services and Limited Series Production (LSP) of LCA as well as IJT. He said, the focus will be on the HAWK production as additional orders are expected. Concurrent production of LCA and Darin-III upgradation of Jaguar, are other key areas, he added.
Hailing from Karnataka, Mr Balasunder joined HALs Engine Division as Chief Supervisor in 1975, after his M. Tech from I.I.T Madras. During his 35 years of career in HAL, he held various key posts and was General Manager heading the IMGT, Helicopter and Aerospace Divisions. His expertise includes price negotiation for 159 Advanced Light Helicopters (Dhruv) with MoD, rolling out of first ALH with Glass Cockpit (IADS) to Army and record supply or 8 ALHs in 2006-07, making ALHs participation in International Air Shows, substantial reduction in debtors 2006-07, implementation of ERP system in Division, notable export thrust of ALH in the steep global competition.
But not all is well. Analysts predict a huge capacity crunch as they feel that HAL is taking up too many projects, with a fear that they do not want the private sector or anyone else to enter this airspace. Air Marshal P. K. Barbora has previously criticised HAL and at a recent conference said that India needs a national technology plan for aeronautics. Centre for Asia-Pacific Aviation reports that India is falling behind in commercial aviation and was not moved by DRDO's Prahalada's announcement that they would invest over US$11 billion in this sector in the next 5 years.
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Hehe... the video is made by Deepak Gupta and he is a good friend of mine. We study in the same university.
Yeah... the video was made in 2007 so it is a bit outdated. Maybe I should tell Deepak to make a new one.
ask him buddy.pleeese
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BAE Systems India continues naval JV talks
By Jon Grevatt
02 March 2010
BAE Systems India is continuing discussions with a number of locally based shipbuilding companies with a view to forming an industrial partnership to develop and produce naval platforms for the Indian market, a company spokesman told Jane's.
"We are currently exploring a number of exciting options within the Indian maritime sector but it is too early at this stage to go into any further detail," the spokesman said at the end of February.
He added that BAE Systems wanted to work in partnership with Indian industry to "help increase the indigenous capability needed to deliver India's future shipbuilding programme".
The spokesman said: "We believe that by sharing our experience gained in over 100 years of delivering warships and support to the UK Royal Navy, as well as to many international customers, we can work together with our Indian counterparts to deliver an enhanced capability to the Indian Navy."
He did not reveal the identity of the Indian companies that BAE Systems is in discussion with, nor did he say what type of industrial partnership was being considered.
By Jon Grevatt
02 March 2010
BAE Systems India is continuing discussions with a number of locally based shipbuilding companies with a view to forming an industrial partnership to develop and produce naval platforms for the Indian market, a company spokesman told Jane's.
"We are currently exploring a number of exciting options within the Indian maritime sector but it is too early at this stage to go into any further detail," the spokesman said at the end of February.
He added that BAE Systems wanted to work in partnership with Indian industry to "help increase the indigenous capability needed to deliver India's future shipbuilding programme".
The spokesman said: "We believe that by sharing our experience gained in over 100 years of delivering warships and support to the UK Royal Navy, as well as to many international customers, we can work together with our Indian counterparts to deliver an enhanced capability to the Indian Navy."
He did not reveal the identity of the Indian companies that BAE Systems is in discussion with, nor did he say what type of industrial partnership was being considered.
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Thales modernises IFF and Inertial Navigation System for Indias MiG-29 retrofit
Russian Aircraft Corporation, MiG (RSK-MiG), has chosen Thales to provide the IFF1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) and Cryptographic National Secure Mode (NSM) as part of the retrofit for the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 multi-role fighter aircraft.The IFF CIT will allow the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 fighter aircraft to be interoperable with Western military aircraft so as to avoid friendly fire. The cryptographic mode will equip India with the first national secure identification capability for protecting its own assets. Under the latest contract, Thales is set to deliver the first IFF CIT to MiG in 2010, with the initial building block of a comprehensive secure identification capability delivered in mid-2011.
The TSB 2500 IFF Combined Interrogator Transponder is one of the most advanced systems compliant with the latest NATO and ICAO2 standards and regulations. It can securely operate either with cryptographic national mode or with the Mode 4 / Mode 5 NATO modes. Some 16,000 units of IFF equipment have been installed onboard more than one hundred types of platforms worldwide including airborne, ground and naval platforms.
Thales will supply the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 fighter aircraft with TOTEM 3000 latest generation Inertial Navigation and Global positioning System. Thales in addition line-fit supplies the Indian Navys newly built MiG-29/KUB aircraft with the Topsight E helmet-mounted sight/display (HMS/D), for which it successfully completed integration phase with this aircraft in November 2009. This decisive phase marks the end of qualification for the Topsight-E HMSD, which is now fully integrated to the MiG-29K/KUB cockpit, including ejection seat and weapon delivery and navigation system.
Thaless cooperation with MiG started in 1993 when Sextant decided to design and supply a full avionics suite for the Russian Advanced Trainer MiG-AT. This opened up new cooperation on programmes such as the MiG-21 and MiG-29 upgrades.
Russian Aircraft Corporation, MiG (RSK-MiG), has chosen Thales to provide the IFF1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT) and Cryptographic National Secure Mode (NSM) as part of the retrofit for the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 multi-role fighter aircraft.The IFF CIT will allow the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 fighter aircraft to be interoperable with Western military aircraft so as to avoid friendly fire. The cryptographic mode will equip India with the first national secure identification capability for protecting its own assets. Under the latest contract, Thales is set to deliver the first IFF CIT to MiG in 2010, with the initial building block of a comprehensive secure identification capability delivered in mid-2011.
The TSB 2500 IFF Combined Interrogator Transponder is one of the most advanced systems compliant with the latest NATO and ICAO2 standards and regulations. It can securely operate either with cryptographic national mode or with the Mode 4 / Mode 5 NATO modes. Some 16,000 units of IFF equipment have been installed onboard more than one hundred types of platforms worldwide including airborne, ground and naval platforms.
Thales will supply the Indian Air Forces MiG-29 fighter aircraft with TOTEM 3000 latest generation Inertial Navigation and Global positioning System. Thales in addition line-fit supplies the Indian Navys newly built MiG-29/KUB aircraft with the Topsight E helmet-mounted sight/display (HMS/D), for which it successfully completed integration phase with this aircraft in November 2009. This decisive phase marks the end of qualification for the Topsight-E HMSD, which is now fully integrated to the MiG-29K/KUB cockpit, including ejection seat and weapon delivery and navigation system.
Thaless cooperation with MiG started in 1993 when Sextant decided to design and supply a full avionics suite for the Russian Advanced Trainer MiG-AT. This opened up new cooperation on programmes such as the MiG-21 and MiG-29 upgrades.
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Indian Navy initiates LUH procurement process
DNA reports that the Indian Navy has initiated the process to buy new Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to replace its ageing fleet of Chetak Helicopters, which were inducted into service four decades ago.
As per the RFI (Request for Information) issued by the navy, it requires twin engine helicopters and should be operated by two pilots, but it should be fully capable of single pilot operations as well. The RFI also makes it mandatory for the choppers to have the capability to operate from snow-covered surface, sleet, sand, water and slush. The choppers should also have the capability to carry out anti-submarine warfare attack using torpedoes and depth charges besides anti-terrorism and anti-piracy roles. The interested vendors have been given a time frame of three weeks to reply to the RFI.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued to helicopter majors like European consortium Eurocopter, Italian Agusta Westland and the Russian Kamov. These helicopter companies are currently participating in the much delayed US$600 million tender for the purchase of 197 LUH for Indian armed forces.
8ak had earlier reported that the IAF and the Army will get 384 LUHs over the next decade, of which 197 would be procured from foreign vendors and the remaining would be indigenously produced by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in collaboration with a yet to be finalised foreign partner. In addition to this, the IAF has projected a requirement of another 350 Medium-Lift Helicopters to bolster its operational capabilities and replace the Russian manufactured work horse Mi-8 and Mi-17.
The choppers are the mainstay of logistical operations of the three wings of the armed forces, they have multiple utilities ranging from rescue operations, carrying relief material, ferrying soldiers etc. The procurement of new choppers for the navy will augment its capability to undertake search and rescue, casualty evacuation, observation and surveillance activities.
DNA reports that the Indian Navy has initiated the process to buy new Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to replace its ageing fleet of Chetak Helicopters, which were inducted into service four decades ago.
As per the RFI (Request for Information) issued by the navy, it requires twin engine helicopters and should be operated by two pilots, but it should be fully capable of single pilot operations as well. The RFI also makes it mandatory for the choppers to have the capability to operate from snow-covered surface, sleet, sand, water and slush. The choppers should also have the capability to carry out anti-submarine warfare attack using torpedoes and depth charges besides anti-terrorism and anti-piracy roles. The interested vendors have been given a time frame of three weeks to reply to the RFI.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be issued to helicopter majors like European consortium Eurocopter, Italian Agusta Westland and the Russian Kamov. These helicopter companies are currently participating in the much delayed US$600 million tender for the purchase of 197 LUH for Indian armed forces.
8ak had earlier reported that the IAF and the Army will get 384 LUHs over the next decade, of which 197 would be procured from foreign vendors and the remaining would be indigenously produced by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in collaboration with a yet to be finalised foreign partner. In addition to this, the IAF has projected a requirement of another 350 Medium-Lift Helicopters to bolster its operational capabilities and replace the Russian manufactured work horse Mi-8 and Mi-17.
The choppers are the mainstay of logistical operations of the three wings of the armed forces, they have multiple utilities ranging from rescue operations, carrying relief material, ferrying soldiers etc. The procurement of new choppers for the navy will augment its capability to undertake search and rescue, casualty evacuation, observation and surveillance activities.
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Guys i found this power point presentation of Indian UAV systems in key pubs.If already posted sorry.
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Indian Army issues RFI for new SR-SAM system
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Inquiry (RFI) for procurement of new short range, surface-to-air-missile system (SR-SAM) to replace the Soviet-era OSA-AK (SA-8) and SA-6 units, which are nothing but obsolete now.
A senior army official told 8ak, “The procurement of new SR-SAM was on the cards for a long time, but could not materialise due to certain formalities which should be completed by early 2011. The new SR-SAM will go a long way in securing the nation from aerial threats and enhance the defence capabilities of our armed forces,” he added.
As per the RFI, the Indian Army is looking for a 20-km range missile system with active and passive guidance, with the capacity to engage targets moving up to 500 metres/second, and including hovering targets, such as UAVs, aircrafts, choppers etc. It also wants to know, if the proposed a missile system by the bidder can be transported on both rail and road mobile launchers to all parts of the country.
The RFI also clarifies that the radar of the SRSAM system should be capable of tracking a number of targets simultaneously and should have Electronic Counter Counter-Measures (ECCM) to be able to support the electronic warfare environment. Taking a note on changing dimensions of war, the RFI states that the proposed system should be capable of operating in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare environment.
The Indian Army has issued a Request for Inquiry (RFI) for procurement of new short range, surface-to-air-missile system (SR-SAM) to replace the Soviet-era OSA-AK (SA-8) and SA-6 units, which are nothing but obsolete now.
A senior army official told 8ak, “The procurement of new SR-SAM was on the cards for a long time, but could not materialise due to certain formalities which should be completed by early 2011. The new SR-SAM will go a long way in securing the nation from aerial threats and enhance the defence capabilities of our armed forces,” he added.
As per the RFI, the Indian Army is looking for a 20-km range missile system with active and passive guidance, with the capacity to engage targets moving up to 500 metres/second, and including hovering targets, such as UAVs, aircrafts, choppers etc. It also wants to know, if the proposed a missile system by the bidder can be transported on both rail and road mobile launchers to all parts of the country.
The RFI also clarifies that the radar of the SRSAM system should be capable of tracking a number of targets simultaneously and should have Electronic Counter Counter-Measures (ECCM) to be able to support the electronic warfare environment. Taking a note on changing dimensions of war, the RFI states that the proposed system should be capable of operating in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (NBC) warfare environment.
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