Indian Air Force News & Discussions

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whats that flying on left side of flanker...balloon!!??

 

[SRP]

Awesome picture of Indian Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv deploys Saab’s integrated EW self-protection system radar, laser and missile approach along with robust countermeasures.

 

[nomi007]

DRDO's Astra BVRAAM on Su-30MKI for test firing...
The Astra has been testes on the MKI, fielding will start from a year or two...
The Astra is an Active Radar Guided Air to Air Missile. Its seeker has a range of 15 kms, and from that point it requires no guidance by he aircraft. It flies at Mach 4. The missile guidance is provided by a terminal active radar-seeker and an updated mid-course internal guidance system, which locates and tracks targets. On-board electronic counter-measures jam radar signals from enemy radar, making tracking of the missile difficult. The performance characteristics of the missile are similar to the R-77RVV-AE (AA-12) and Super 530D, both currently used by the IAF. It is 3.8 metres long and is narrower in front of the wings. The propellant used is HTPB (solid-fuel). The warhead is a 15 kg HE (high-explosive) which is activated by a proximity fuse. The missile's maximum speed is Mach 4 and can attain maximum altitude of 20 km. The missile can handle 40 g turns near sea level while attacking a maneuvering target. Astra has ECCM features and has improved effectiveness in multi-target scenarios. It can be launched in both autonomous and buddy mode operation and can achieve lock-on on its target before or after it is launched. Astra has a range of 80 to 110 kms, depending on the altitude

 

[SRP]

IAF joins hands with Monster

(Unedited Release)

Monster India (www. monsterindia.com) one of the leading online career and recruitment solutions provider and Indian Air Force Placement Cell (IAFPC) collaborated today to provide a platform to assist the retired and shortly retiring Air warriors – Commissioned Officers and Warranted Officer/Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO), who seek a suitable second career opportunity in the civil world.

“Indian Air Force Placement Cell is dedicated to provide possibilities and opportunities for Air warriors to showcase their aptitude in other fields after a prestigious career with the Indian Air Force. Our alliance with Monster India will definitely prove to be one of the most significant benefits to all retired/ shortly retiring Air warriors for seeking career opportunities. Monster India is one of the most credible experts in the career and recruitment solutions industry. We are hopeful that our association with them will help retiring Air warriors find the most suitable opportunity to share their expertise and add value to various organisations. We wish them the best of luck in their new career path after retiring from an illustrious phase of serving the Indian Air Force” said Air Marshal HB Rajaram AVSM VSM, Air Officer-in-charge Administration.

Pleased at the signing of this initiative, Sanjay Modi, Managing Director, Monster.com (India/Middle-East/South East Asia) said, “It is an honor and privilege to be associated with the Indian Air Force.” He added “Monster India is working towards tapping the segment of retired and senior professionals across various industries and professions to provide them a direct platform to be visible amongst the right people in corporate India and share their resumes for the most relevant job openings. ‘Career after Career’ section on Monster will indeed provide Air warriors the most suitable opportunities in corporate India. We at Monster India are thankful to IAFPC for selecting us as their ‘Preferred Recruitment Partner’ and we are confident that this joint move is the beginning of a rewarding relationship between the Indian Air Force and Monster India which will certainly fructify into more avenues to partner in future.”

A MoU between the two was signed at the Directorate of Air Veterans (DAV) in Subroto park. Speaking on the occasion, the Principal Director DAV, Air Commodore AK Patra VSM said that owing to the steep pyramidical structure of the defence forces there is a continuous supply of a large number of skilled, trained, disciplined and self motivated ex-servicemen. The platform will enable matching the aspiration of the job seekers with that of the industry requirement. The customised services extended by Monsterindia will fulfil their aspirations and help make a smooth transition to second career post retirement from the IAF. The DAV website is maintained by the ICICI group.

 

[sudhir007]

FGFA

 

[Span]

@sancho: Are SPG protected citizens/politicians while travelling for campaigning authorized to put IAF choopers to their usage? (Yeah you could guess, Rahul Gandhi in particular)

 

[sancho]

@sancho: Are SPG protected citizens/politicians while travelling for campaigning authorized to put IAF choopers to their usage? (Yeah you could guess, Rahul Gandhi in particular)

Afaik not election campaigns doesn't belong to the duties of these choppers, wasn't there recently an issue about dealys of Modis private helicopter were delayed because it didn't had the required certifications?

@Abingdonboy might help here

 

[Span]

Okay.

Though for the record, I asked the same question to my elder brother (he's a parliamentary research and policy analyst to a sitting MP) and he guessed SPG protected persons may be provided with the choppers, citing security issues.

 

[Abingdonboy]

@sancho: Are SPG protected citizens/politicians while travelling for campaigning authorized to put IAF choopers to their usage? (Yeah you could guess, Rahul Gandhi in particular)

Afaik not election campaigns doesn't belong to the duties of these choppers, wasn't there recently an issue about dealys of Modis private helicopter were delayed because it didn't had the required certifications?
@Abingdonboy might help here

Okay.
Though for the record, I asked the same question to my elder brother (he's a parliamentary research and policy analyst to a sitting MP) and he guessed SPG protected persons may be provided with the choppers, citing security issues.

100% NOT. The IAF Communication SQD is in charge of VVIP airlift and these apply only to the very highest officials of India- Presdent, Vice president, PM, Def Min and a few other select cabinet ministers, Service chiefs and Vice service Chiefs. The IAF's Communication SQD consists of 2 BBJs (737s converted into "mini Air Force one"), 7-10 Avros, 4 EMB-1452 and 6 Mi-17s (were due to be replaced by the 9 AW-101s ). These are the ONLY people in India eligible to make use of IAF VVIP a/c, the Gandhis if wanting to travel by air have to make use of pvt helos/a/c that the SPG has to clear in advance. Yes a pvt citizen may travel on these IAF a/c but ONLY when accompanying one of the above for instance the PM. They have absolutely 0 rights to call upon IAF a/c for their own uses and certainly not for campaign purposes.


As far as SPG cover goes it is a bit of a nightmare them being covered by it but not actually holding any constitutional office in India. They are effectively private citizens being covered by an executive protection agency that only protects the PM, their family and (as a special circumstance) them. Ideally SPG cover should be withdrawn from them as their really is no discernible threat to them now and if their is let their respective state police forces protect them not the executive protection agency of India.

The Gandhis still have to cover a large deal of the SPG's expenses occurred on a day to day basis and aren't granted the same status by the SPG of the PM, they don't have access to the PM's fleet of vehicles (BMWs) and often are travelling in their own private armoured vehicles they've had to buy (I've seen Toyotas, Land Cruisers, Range Rovers) all of which are cleared, sanitised and driven by the SPG but not paid for or provided to them.



Hope this clears it up.

 

[Span]

Yeah, thanks!

@Abingdonboy: Have you seen this though?

https://twitter.com/x/status/456865200407199744

 

[Abingdonboy]

Yeah, thanks!

@Abingdonboy: Have you seen this though?

https://twitter.com/x/status/456865200407199744

Yes I had been asked this in another thread and @Moksha had thankfully cleared this up for me:

I think IAF helicopter came first and then Rahul came in civilian helicopter after that. That's what look like because when he was leaving it was not IAF helicopter

 

[Dandpatta]

FGFA

Where / When / How ? Never seen an FGFA in this color scheme Source please.

 

[Roybot]

Where / When / How ? Never seen an FGFA in this color scheme Source please.

Its a CGI.

 

[arp2041]

Yes I had been asked this in another thread and @Moksha had thankfully cleared this up for me:

Even if thats the case, why was IAF escorting Rahul baba? certainly he is not the PM.

 

[nomi007]