Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
18-November, 2016 19:02 IST
Airborne Warning and Control System

There has been no delay in AWACS(I) Project as the current mandate of the Project was to finalise on the contract of the aircraft through a global tendering process, which has been completed.

There has been delay in AWE&C Programme due to various reasons some of which are, finalization of Operational Requirements, delay in delivery of certified aircraft, incompletion of flight evaluation of the integrated systems due to reasons of modification on aircraft by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), major maintenance and system complexities, etc.

The first AEW&C is likely to be inducted in Dec 2016 and indigenous AWACS (I) System is likely to be available from 2024.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Devji M Patel in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

An Indian Air Force fighter jet practices landing on the Agra-Lucknow highway in Unnao on Friday. IAF fighter jets will perform fly by maneuvers during the inauguration of the 302-kilometer-long expressway scheduled for Nov. 21. PTI Photo

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
19-November, 2016 17:26 IST
Annual Day Celebration in AFGJI

Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute celebrated its 31st Annual Day on 19th November 2016 in The Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park at 1030 hrs. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Vice Chief of the Air Staff. Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa , Vice President, AFWWA graciously gave away the trophies and prizes to the outstanding achievers. The Principal, Mrs Poonam S Rampal presented the annual school report highlighting the achievements of the students and spoke about the year-round activities conducted in the school. A Powerpoint presentation was shown along with it.



The theme of the cultural programme was ‘inner I (Moment of Introspection)’. After the invocation dance ‘Prasannavadana Saubhagyada’ which was a contemporary choreography on the evergreen composition of the band, ‘Enigma’, the students of the Music Choir ‘Ekyataan’ rendered an orchestral performance that was a harmonious blend of musical instruments and their mellifluous voices. The Special Wing students put up a play, ‘Sabse Bada Uphaar’ which highlighted the fact that, in today’s world we have to be thoughtful and all we need is a beautiful heart to make a difference. A heart warming musical play was performed by the primary students in which they spoke about the importance of values and good manners. The senior students enacted a 14th century morality play, ‘The Summoning of Every Man’. The highlight of the play was that, materialistic pursuits are futile and man is only remembered for his good deeds and virtues. The cultural programme ended with a group song which emphasised on the reformation of the mind and transforming ourselves into better persons.



The Chief Guest, Air Marshal BS Dhanoa lauded the efforts of the Principal, staff and students for taking the school to greater heights and putting up an excellent show. The show was put up with the team effort of around 300 students under the guidance of their teachers. The function was attended by the dignitaries from the Indian Air Force, distinguished guests and parents. The foyer of the auditorium was decorated with ‘rangoli’ and eye-catching installations depicting the theme inner I with the use of different materials like clay, mud, grass, flowers and mirror. The Annual Day function was a grand success.



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[Hindustani78]

Air Marshal S. Neelakantan inspecting the guard of honour during his visit to Air Force Station at Suryalanka in Bapatla on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: T VIJAYA KUMAR
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Southern-Air-command-chief-visits-Suryalanka/article16690142.ece

Air Marshal S. Neelakantan, Air Officer Commanding-in- Chief, Southern Air Command, Indian Air Force, reviewed the operational activities during an annual visit to the Indian Air Force Station, Suryalanka, on Wednesday. He was accompanied by his wife, Uma Neelakantan, president, Air Force Wives’ Welfare Association (Regional).

Group Captain S. Sharma, Station Commander, Air Force Station, Suryalanka, and Dhanalaxmi Pandit, president, Air Force Wives’ Welfare Association (Local) received the Air Marshal.

The Air Marshal, during his visit, has reviewed the operational activities and progress made towards infrastructural development at the station. He also addressed the station personnel and interacted with them. Ms. Uma Neelakantan reviewed the welfare activities undertaken by the Sanginis of the station .

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
25-November, 2016 16:50 IST
Aircraft squadrons of IAF

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is equipped to cater for the threat environment that exists and is ready to meet the role assigned to it. Operational preparedness of IAF is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception.

Phasing out of aircraft including MIG versions and their replacement with new generation aircraft depends upon national security consideration, strategic objectives and operational requirements of the defence forces. Further, augmentation of capabilities of IAF including its modernization and acquisition is a dynamic and continuous process. A total number of 4 fighter aircraft of IAF including MiG versions have crashed during the year 2015-16.

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) is carrying out research for development of various aeronautical technologies including aircraft and weapon systems.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Baijayant Jay Panda and others in Lok Sabha today.

 

[Hindustani78]

Fighter aircrafts fly past during a passing-out-parade at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, in Pune.

 

[Banglar Bir]

http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-n...dias-light-combat-aircraft-advances-new-order
India’s Light Combat Aircraft Advances with New Order
by Neelam Mathews
- November 30, 2016, 10:24 AM


One of the original batch of LCAs on display at the Aero India show in 2015. (Photo: Neelam Mathews)

India’s Ministry of Defense has cleared an order for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), designated Mk1A, from government-owned defense manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). HAL currently has in hand an order for 40 GE F404-engined LCAs for the IAF. Of the 20 to be produced with an initial operational clearance, three have been delivered and the fourth is scheduled to be handed over by early next year. Twenty more will be supplied once they receive the final operational clearance (FOC) by end of 2017.

HAL says it will increase production from eight to 16 a year “once a formal order is received for the 83 Mk1As.” IAF Air Chief Marshall Arup Raha said last year: “We want the LCA Mk1A with an improved radar [Elta's ELM-2052 AESA or active electronically scanned array], electronic warfare, in-flight refueling and better missiles.” But a privately owned OEM said: “While there is to be joint work between HAL and Elta, we don’t know how much of the Elta AESA will be indigenous.” Other OEMs are interested. For instance, Saab confirmed recently to AIN that it is offering its Gallium Nitride technology, developed in Gothenberg, Sweden, for the LCA, rather than part of its Gripen proposal to India.

The LCA Mk2 version, expected to be re-engined from the GE F404 to the F414, is planned for production by 2025. The Indian Navy has expressed its firm requirement for 46 LCA Mk2s that will require a weight reduction of one ton over the Mk1A. Delays to the naval LCA have been attributed in the past to technical complexities; non-availability of infrastructure and critical components and technology denial regimes; extended user trials; and the failure of some of the components during testing.

Meanwhile, an indigenous AESA Fire Control Radar is being developed for the Mk2 by Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), for which Bangalore-based Centum Electronics has designed and developed the Vibration Hardened OCXO (oven controlled crystal oscillators). “The function of OCXO is to generate the clock frequency of 120 MHz, which is in turn fed to a synthesizer that generates the required X-Band frequency for AESA,” said Vinod S. Chippalkatti, vice-president, Centum Electronics, to AIN. “The company was initially challenged three years ago to develop this product, since international companies were not able to meet the specifications and part with the technology. Centum is able to develop and deliver the product, which is lightweight, low-g-sensitive and its phase noise performance is excellent under vibration,” added Chippalkatti.

Meanwhile, under the offset contract not yet signed for India’s buy of 36 Rafales, Dassault Aviation is believed to have agreed to transfer special spray paint and coating technology of benefit to programs such as the LCA.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
02-December, 2016 14:22 IST
Reimbursement for damage from crash of Fighter Plane

Ex-gratia compensation for damage caused by crash of defence aircraft are paid to civilians as per extant Government rules.

There are 10 numbers of cases pending with Indian Air Force (IAF) for reimbursement for damage caused by crash of IAF fighter plane. No timeframe has been specified for reimbursement of such cases. However, claims from civilians seeking compensation for loss of life / injury and damage to civil property are processed expeditiously for reimbursement.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram in Lok Sabha today.

Su-30 MKI planes fly-past on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee of Winger Arrows group formation at Air Force Station of Tezpur, Assam.

 

[Hindustani78]

Graduation ceremony at Air Force Technical College
Officers of Indian Air Force (IAF) jubilate during their graduation ceremony at Air Force Technical College.

 

[ahsanhaider]

What is the analysis of Indians on this documentary made by an international observer of India-Pakistan Conflicts?

 

[ksanjay77]

What is the analysis of Indians on this documentary made by an international observer of India-Pakistan Conflicts?

Seriously dude!!!!, please go through the video before posting it. The observer does not even know that india already operates T-90 & Arjun tanks. He is comparing T-72 tanks with al-khalid. On top of it, he thinks india has not learnt anything from operation parakarm. Today, india can deploy it's army as quickly as anyone can think of.!!!!!

 

[gslv mk3]

^^^ Microsoft text-to-speech software is used widely in Pakistan, probably because Pakistani accent English doesn't have the given credibility.

 

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...urveillance-at-Sabarimala/article16759960.ece

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Navy have deployed their MI-17 V-5 gunships to fly low level aerial reconnaissance and surveillance sorties over Sabarimala from Monday.

Official sources said that at least three helicopters would be involved in the operation. They would fly out from bases in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi. The gunships would have Army paratroopers on board. The State police commandos with local terrain knowledge would accompany them as point-men.

The IAF would survey the helipad at Nilackal for potential use as forward operating and logistics base.

The gunships could remain air-borne for several hours without refuelling. Auxiliary fuel tanks enhanced their endurance. The helicopters were kitted out with thermal and long range imaging devices that equip them to conduct wide area surveillance under varied weather and light conditions.

Officials said the armoured helicopters would carry air-to-ground missiles and machine guns along with surveillance equipment. They would be at least 36 special troops on board with assault weapons, body armour, and allied weaponry. The police would study the reconnaissance reports in detail to calibrate and optimise their deployment on the ground.

 

[ptltejas]

Now Mig-29 - 66
Miraj 2000 - 50
Jags - 145
= 261
Mig-21 - 245
Su-30 - 210
Mig-27 - 87
So Total - 803 /20
Squadron =40.15


2018
Miraj-2000,
Mig-29 & Jags - 261
Su-30 ~ 235
Mig-21 - 132
LCA - 20
= 648 / 20
Squadron = 32.4



2020
Miraj,
mig-29 & jags - 261
Su-30 - 272
LCA - 40
Mig-21 - 132
= 705 / 20
Squadron = 35.25



2022
Mig-29,
Miraj & Jags - 261
Su-30 - 272
LCA - 100
Rafale - 36
= 669 / 20
= 33.45

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
06-December, 2016 17:40 IST
Birth Centenary of Air Chief Marshal P C Lal

Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (December 1916 – August 1982) was the Chief of Air Staff during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. He served in the IAF from 1939 until his retirement in 1973. He served as the CO of No. 7 Squadron, AOC-in-C of Western Air Command, Vice Chief of the Air Staff before going on to serve as Chief of the Air Staff. He was the Chief of Air Staff at the time of the pre-emptive strikes that were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) that marked the formal initiation of hostilities of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It was under his able leadership, that the IAF won its most decisive victory in 1971. He was an instructor and a manager, par excellence. His contribution to India's aviation industry as Chairman of the Indian Airlines Corp. and MD of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, bear testament to his professional abilities. He was just the sort of person who could, and did, mould a large and rapidly expanding IAF into an efficient fighting force.

During the Second World War, Air Chief was awarded with Distinguished Flying Cross for the flying recce sorties over the Irrawaddy plains in Burma. He was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan while serving with HAL and Indian Airlines.

He embarked on writing his memoirs My Years with the IAF, but died before completing them. His wife Mrs. Ela Lal finished the book that was published in 1983.



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