Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Hassan Guy]

Yo I got some valid questions,

How many fighter squadrons does the IAF have(i heard they where low and aiming for more)?
And which aircraft are replacing the vast fleet of MiG-21's and MiG-27's?

@Hindustani78

 

[Dazzler]

Yo I got some valid questions,

How many fighter squadrons does the IAF have(i heard they where low and aiming for more)?
And which aircraft are replacing the vast fleet of MiG-21's and MiG-27's?

@Hindustani78

34 active as of now. Enjoy MKI taxiing at Tezpur airstation

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

which aircraft are replacing the vast fleet of MiG-21's and MiG-27's?

Combination of Tejas Mark-1/Mark-1A,another single engine fighter(F16IN or GripenE), Rafale and Su30.

 

[Dazzler]

 

[Hindustani78]

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160090
Ministry of Defence
28-March, 2017 18:44 IST
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC Formally Launches ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment’ (ATF DIP)

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC has formally launched the e-billing system 'ATF DIP' at New Delhi on 28 Mar 17. The new Digital Issue and Payment system will be implemented from 01 Apr 17.

The Aviation Fuel Management in the Indian Air Force involves over two lakh transactions and a substantial portion of the Air Force revenue budget per year. The IAF has embarked upon an e-billing system in line with the Government of India's flagship programme of Digital India.

A web based e-billing module christened as `ATF DIP' or the `Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment' has been developed for the speedy accounting and clearance of Aviation Fuel bills of Oil PSUs.

During the formal launch, the CAS highlighted that this was a milestone achievement for the IAF and complimented all stake holders, especially CGDA and Chairman of M/s IOCL for their whole hearted association with the IAF in completing the project within a short span of time.

He also complimented the PSU for their commitment and unstinted support in ensuring robust supply chain management of Aviation Fuel, especially at the high altitude locations and during natural calamities. The Indian Oil Corporation was specially lauded for their initiative in developing new designs for Bulk Petroleum Installation and Rubberised Fuel Tanks for ATF supplies at Advance Landing Grounds (ALGs)/Helipads to support various contingencies.

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa launching the web based e-Billing module ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment’ (ATF DIP), in New Delhi on March 28, 2017.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa addressing at the launch of the web based e-Billing module ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment’ (ATF DIP), in New Delhi on March 28, 2017.

 

[RISING SUN]

IAF’s 2nd base for radar planes ready for take-off in Bathinda
DRDO has built support base for the facility developed at Bhisiana station. The Indian Air Force’s second airbase for operating airborne early warning and control systems (AEW&CS) aircraft that has come up at the Bhisiana Air Force Station near Bathinda in Punjab is ready for operations.

The infrastructural and support facilities built up at the airbase by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the AEW&CS are complete and the new complex within the airbase is expected to be handed over to the Air Force next month, IAF sources said.

The base will house indigenous AEW&CS developed by the DRDO, which is christened Netra and was showcased at the Republic Day Parade as well as the Aero India show earlier this year. A fighter, unmanned aerial vehicle and a missile squadron are also based at Bhisiana. The other IAF base to operate AEW&CS is Agra, home to the A-50 AWACS, which are Israeli Phalcon systems integrated with a modified Russian IL-76 heavy-lift aircraft.

The DRDO’s Bengaluru-based Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) has developed three such systems that are mounted on the Brazilian Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. Two of the aircraft would be based at Bhisiana while the third will remain positioned at the CABS for research and development, sources said.

Another six such systems are reported to have been ordered, with the IAF’s total requirement in this category projected at 20 platfroms.

AWACS are force multipliers and can cover a huge swath of airspace, look deep into the enemy territory and detect enemy aircraft and missiles right from the launch phase, besides intercepting communication signals. Their flying altitude gives them an advantage over ground-based radar and they can provide a real time battlefield picture to commanders for decision making and counter air operations.

At present, the IAF has three A-50s with another two in the pipeline. The DRDO has also launched a new project to build larger and more capable AWACS than the Netra. Initially, two such AWACS aircraft will be developed, with four more to follow subsequently. The IAF is also looking at western platforms like the Boring 767 and Airbus 330 for future planes. China and Pakistan also operate different types of AEW&CS.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/na...es-ready-for-take-off-in-bathinda/383308.html

 

[RISING SUN]

Air Marshal Khosla reviews ALGs in Arunachal Pradesh
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...hal-pradesh/articleshow/57814576.cms?from=mdr

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
31-March, 2017 15:06 IST
Accidents of Fighter Jets

Every aircraft accident / incident is thoroughly investigated by a Court / Board of Inquiry to ascertain the cause of accident and the recommendations of the completed Court / Board of Inquiry are implemented. Defence Forces have taken various preventive measures like invigoration of Aviation Safety Organization, streamlining of accident / incident reporting procedure, analytical studies and quality audits of the aircraft fleets to identify vulnerable areas to avoid aircraft accidents. Accident prevention programmes have been given an added thrust to identify risk prone / hazardous areas specific to the aircraft fleets and operational environment to ensure safe practices / procedures.

Details of accidents involving fighter jets and military air planes during the last three years and the current year (up to 28.03.2017) are as under:

Year
No. of accidents
No. of lives lost

2013-14
No. of accidents-09
No. of lives lost-06


2014-15
No. of accidents-15
No. of lives lost-15


2015-16

No. of accidents-08
No. of lives lost-00


2016-17(upto 28.03.2017)
No. of accidents-11
No. of lives lost-33


54 deaths have occurred in these accidents.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri PR. Senthil Nathan and Shri Bharathi Mohan R.K in Lok Sabha today.

 

[RISING SUN]

Defence Ministry gives its nod for dual use of ALGs
The Union Defence Ministry gave a positive nod for dual use of Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in Arunachal Pradesh.
In a letter, dated 31st March 2017, Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar wrote to the state government that ‘scheduled/ non-scheduled (civil) operations from Ziro, Mechuka, Walong, Along (Aalo), Pasighat and Tuting ALGs are being permitted by the Indian Air Force, the CMO said in a communiqué.
It was informed that work on all the mentioned ALGs have already been completed and test landings done in most. The ALGs across the state have been developed by the Defence Ministry and are under the direct control of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Defence Ministry has also allowed use of existing building of the IAF at Pasighat ALG as the temporary civil terminal till the state government comes up with its own terminal.
“The IAF has no objection to the usage of the building at Pasighat ALG as a temporary civil terminal,” Kumar wrote in the letter.
The Defence Secretary, meanwhile, requested the state government to approach the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation for construction of civil terminal at these ALGs and for scheduled civil operations.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu has expressed gratitude to the Defence Ministry for heeding to the popular demand of the people of the state. He said, with the ALGs open for civilian flights, connectivity in the region would receive a major boost directly enhancing tourism and other commercial activities.
“Civilian operations would also bring succour to the sick and needy who require urgent transportation especially from places like Mechuka, Tuting and Walong which takes days to reach by road,” Khandu observed.
The Chief Minister has given instructions to concerned authorities in the state government to urgently follow-up with the ministries and fast track all requisite formalities so that civil operations can be started immediately from the said ALGs.
http://www.arunachaltimes.in/defence-ministry-gives-its-nod-for-dual-use-of-algs/

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa launched the Centralised Disbursement System (CDS) of salary at Air Force Central Accounts Office, in New Delhi on April 03, 2017.

Ministry of Defence
03-April, 2017 19:13 IST
Chief of The Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Launches The Centralised Disbursement System of Salary

Indian Air Force has implemented a pan India Centralised Disbursement System (CDS) of Salary for its Air Warriors and Civilian employees. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff launched the CDS on 03 Apr 17 at Air Force Central Accounts Office (AFCAO). This endeavor is in line with the Honorable Prime Minister’s directions on “Digital India” mission. Indian Air Force has achieved 100% digitisation and central online remittance of salaries. By this system the digital disbursement of salary to the tune of 13,000 Crores per annum would be ensured by AFCAO at Subroto Park, New Delhi, which thus far was being manually executed.

In consonance with the Make in India initiative, this application has been developed with in-house expertise by Air Force Central Accounts Office, Subroto Park, New Delhi.

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[Hindustani78]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa interacting with the officers, at the launch of the Centralised Disbursement System (CDS) of salary at Air Force Central Accounts Office, in New Delhi on April 03, 2017.

 

[X_Killer]

Yo I got some valid questions,

How many fighter squadrons does the IAF have(i heard they where low and aiming for more)?
[/USER]

Present number of active squadrons are 33.5
including 1.5 AOG not retired.

Yo I got some valid questions,

And which aircraft are replacing the vast fleet of MiG-21's and MiG-27's?
[/USER]

Mig-21 and 27 to replaced by Tejas and another single Engine fighter ( yet to be selected)

 

[RISING SUN]

India keen to buy MiG-29 aircraft from Malaysia: Malaysian Prime Minister
India has stated its keenness to buy MiG-29 aircraft from Malaysia and upgrade them for use by its air force, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak said here after his visit to India, a media report said.

Prime Minister Najib said the proposal was among the aspects of military cooperation agreed to by both countries during his talks in India.

The Prime Minister said the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) would look at the form of cooperation, including handling the Sukhoi aircraft and spare parts, Bernama news reported.

"There is a possibility too that they will buy our MiG 29 aircraft for refit. We reciprocate by accepting spare parts for our Sukhoi aircraft programme," Najib told a media conference, at the end of a six-day visit to India which started on March 30 in Chennai.

According to leading military aviation magazine, 'AirForces Monthly', the Royal Malaysian Air Force in 1995 procured 18 MiG-29N from Russia, and presently has 10 MiG-29N and 2 MiG-29NU (Trainers) in its fleet.
Najib termed his visit to India successful in terms of investments between the two countries, during which 31 memoranda of understanding (B-to-B) had been signed with investments totalling US $35.99 billion.

The bilateral cooperation encompassed construction of harbours and roads, development of solar energy, smart city, palm oil and coconut, technology park and higher education.

In addition, Topworth Group and Samarth Group from India had submitted their Letters of Intent to invest US$380 million in Malaysia, he added.

The Prime Minister said Samarth Group, which manufactures critical medical products, planned to invest US$80 million in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, while Topworth, an aluminium foil manufacturer for packaging medicine, was keen to invest US$300 million in Bintulu, Sarawak.

Najib also said Malaysia was striving to obtain six highway construction packages totalling 3,000 km in Rajashtan involving an estimated investment of US$1.5 billion.

"My visit to Jaipur showcases Malaysia's keenness on the highway project in Rajashtan and the model to be implemented by Malaysia will be an example to the states neighbouring Rajashtan," he said, Bernama quoted him as saying.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...me-minister/articleshow/58031600.cms?from=mdr

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
07-April, 2017 17:56 IST
Indian Air Force Celebrates World Health Day

On the occasion of World Health Day on 07 Apr 17, IAF organized a seminar at AF Auditorium, Subroto Park on the theme “Depression: Let’s Talk”. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff and Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa,President AFWWA (C) were the chief guests. The CAS addressed the gathering and highlighted the existing support systems in the service and urged all air warriors to freely discuss their personal issues without any inhibitions.

Air Marshal Pawan Kapoor VSM Bar PHS, DGMS (Air) launched ‘Mission Zindagi’ campaign in all the units of IAF.Prof (Dr) Nimesh K Desai, Director, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, spoke about the national perspective of mental health and various government policy guidelines for the same. The importance of identifying early warning signs of depression and mitigation management techniques were discussed. The event was attended by around 650 individuals, including air warriors and their families.

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[Hindustani78]

The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal at the inauguration of the Airborne Surveys at Nagpur International Airport via Live Video Link from New Delhi on April 07, 2017. The Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Arun Kumar and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal at the inauguration of the Airborne Surveys at Nagpur International Airport via Live Video Link from New Delhi on April 07, 2017. The Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Arun Kumar and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Minister of State for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines (Independent Charge), Shri Piyush Goyal addressing at the inauguration of the Airborne Surveys at Nagpur International Airport via Live Video Link from New Delhi on April 07, 2017.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa addressing a seminar on the theme “Depression: Let’s Talk”, on the occasion of the World Health Day, in New Delhi on April 07, 2017.