Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[sancho]

Mh, nothing about Damocles pod, AASM, or more important Scalp missile. Which targeting pod are they using now and do you guess they will get new once?

 

[Dash]

Mh, nothing about Damocles pod, AASM, or more important Scalp missile. Which targeting pod are they using now and do you guess they will get new once?

I think Democles POD will be in offering, Democles is already inegrated in Malaysian MKKs, so it shouldnt be a problem getting them to these Mirages.

 

[sudhir007]

Without helipad Dhruv is Rocking

 

[kingofkings]

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Man our MKI just looks DEADLY .... It's like they are givin tribute to the Monster !!!!

 

[kingdurgaking]

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Man our MKI just looks DEADLY .... It's like they are givin tribute to the Monster !!!!

also It looks cute

 

[kish]

@ kingofking ,
good pic .. thnaks

 

[sancho]

I think Democles POD will be in offering, Democles is already inegrated in Malaysian MKKs, so it shouldnt be a problem getting them to these Mirages.

Of course it will be offered, just asked if we ne need to buy a new pod, or if we simply can use the older once, or litening pods from MKI/LCA.

 

[Dash]

Of course it will be offered, just asked if we ne need to buy a new pod, or if we simply can use the older once, or litening pods from MKI/LCA.

Hey Sancho, from Pods I remembered on article from DID.

India’s Fighter Upgrades: Mirage 2000s to Do Without?

Word is that the upgrade will bring India’s Mirages to the full Mirage 2000v5 Mk 2 standard, including a new RDY-3 radar with greater air-air and air-ground capability, a new all-digital cockpit, and improved electronic warfare systems. These will be tied into a joint tactical information data link system (JTIDS, usually Link 16 compatible but not always), plus helmet-mounted sights for off-bore-sight heat-seeking missiles. As part of the upgrade, the aircraft will also be equipped with MBDA’s Mica family of medium range missiles.

and Mk2 of Mirage 2000 V5 has Democles Pod.

 

[SpArK]

Air Force Commanders Conference Begins​

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The second biannual Indian Air Force (IAF) Commanders’ Conference got underway in the Capital at Air Headquarters, today. The IAF Vice Chief, Air Officers Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of IAF’s seven Commands, Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at Air HQ are among those attending the four-day conference.

Air Chief Marshal PV Naik addressed the Commanders and reviewed the overall progress of the IAF. Spelling out his vision for the IAF, the Air Chief elaborated on the roadmap set forth to achieve the objectives. In the context of the present day scenario, he mentioned of the threats that could manifest in unpredictable ways and the need to maintain a constant vigil to counter the threats.

Over the remaining three days, the Commanders will discuss and debate key issues encompassing IAF’s operational, maintenance and administrative aspects. The IAF is vigorously pursuing its modernization plans to enhance its strategic capabilities. The conference would also witness introspection on the progress made in key spheres and outline future plans of action for the IAF.

 

[RPK]

The Hindu : News / National : IAF-Royal Air Force joint exercise resumes


After a two-day break, fliers of the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force were back in the skies on Monday as part of Indradhanush, the joint exercise between the two countries that started in the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district last week.

“Progressing well”

“The exercise has been progressing very well so far. None of the sorties was stopped despite bad weather conditions that were seen last week as a result of cyclonic circulations in the head bay, in northern Bay of Bengal,” said Mahesh Upasani, Chief Public Relations Office, Ministry of Defence.

The pilots continued on their respective missions saying that the weather conditions only added to the challenge, he added.

While pilots would continue with missions related to Large Force Engagements for now, the next phase of the exercise will begin on October 27, which includes RADAR denial, he said.

Focus on air defence

The missions in this exercise are focussed on air defence.

The first phase, ‘Large Force Engagement,' deals with the deployment of a large number of aircraft within a limited air-space, a situation that can be a nightmare for air traffic controllers, but commonly faced in combat situations, sources said.

Since the attack and defence aircraft come in waves, planes come into close proximity in the skies and the skills of both the fighter pilots and fighter-controller (the person manning the RADAR) are tested, they added.
The second phase of the exercise, RADAR denial, deals with a situation when due to unforeseen circumstances, the RADAR stops functioning.

 

[SpArK]

Indian Air Force Commanders Conference reviews preparedness

2010-10-26 14:50:00

The four-day biannual Indian Air Force (IAF) Commanders Conference began in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, addressed the commanders and reviewed the overall progress of the IAF.

The commanders will discuss and debate key issues encompassing IAF's operations, maintenance and administration.

The IAF is vigorously pursuing its modernisation plans to enhance its strategic capabilities.

India is on the cusp of signing a deal with France expected to be worth over $2.1 billion for upgrading the 50 Mirage-2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

The Conference, attended by the top brass, would also introspect progress made in key spheres and outline future action plans.

Apart from this, flight safety, maintenance, administrative and logistical issues will also be taken up for discussion. (ANI)

 

[SpArK]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_T0PaJrQgQ&feature=youtu.be&a




uploaded by shiv aroor

 

[SpArK]

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Classic "Journalist-speak". Now the C-130s will "fall out of the sky", or more correctly "be shot out of the sky". Which of the existing IAF aircraft have these "specific (Make and Model) equipment". Or that the existing IAF aircraft have no comms. and IFF equipt. whatsoever. So even they stand to be shot out of the sky. Shiv, in his desire to grab eye-balls, is talking through his hat.
Reminds me of the news item (HooHaa) which appeared when one of the subs collided with another, while coming alongside in Bombay.
Some Journalists when writing about technical subjects end up like "the ignorant writing for the ignorant".

 

[SpArK]

PHOTOS: RAF Typhoons Fly With IAF Floggers At Exercise Indradhanush​

Livefist - Indian Defence & Aerospace: PHOTOS: RAF Typhoons Fly With IAF Floggers At Exercise Indradhanush