Indian Air Force Prepares 10-Year Modernization Plan

[Zarvan]

Combat Aircraft of the IAF either retired or in the course of being number-plated

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has prepared a 10-year modernisation plan that identifies technologies and services that it requires and is set to share it with the private sector. But just 10-15% of the over Rs 2.5 lakh crore projected acquisitions are expected to be from domestic manufacturers.

The plan is to share details of its requirements — from aircraft tyres to rotor blades and 3D printing technology, with specific quantities needed over 10 years — to enable private sector players to set up manufacturing facilities and replace imports.

The Indigenisation Roadmap (2016-2025), which is set to be released at a CII event on Tuesday, also lists out 174 parts — from subsystems for Jaguar fighter aircraft to parts and spares for the An 32 transport fleet — that are in dire need of being indigenised.

The roadmap, a copy of which has been accessed by ET, says the concept of indigenisation is being transformed from being dependent on public sector units to "participative collaboration with Indian industry".

On the anvil are acquisition projects worth more than Rs 2.5 lakh crore, it says. "Unfortunately, only 10-15% of these are expected to be from indigenous sources as the technologies needed are not available indigenously." The report lists maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) as a major area for industry participation, as "creating a defence MRO in private sector has not only become a reality but it is also well facilitated by liberal government policies".

The areas that the private sector can contribute in MRO range from airframe and aero engines to airfield safety systems like crash tender and arrester barriers, it says. The paper suggests a cluster of industries — particularly of micro, small and medium enterprises — to be set up to meet the needs of the air force.

"There is a huge potential for indigenisation of capital equipment as well as maintenance spares in IAF.

Economic and optimal exploitation of this potential by Indian industry can lead to greater self-reliance," the paper says.

On future technologies needed, there is a detailed chapter that lists out requirements, from modern 3D printing technology to advanced weaponry and sensors where the private sector may have opportunity to collaborate.

http://m.economictimes.com/news/def...r-modernisation-plan/articleshow/51870418.cms

 

[Stephen Cohen]

This is exactly similar to the EIGHTIES where we bought many new planes
all at once

Mig 21 Bison ; Mig 23 ; Mig 25 ; Mig 27 ; Mig 29 ; Jaguar and Mirage 2000
all were initiated and inducted in the Mid eighties

The Sukhoi 30 programme began in 1996 with small baby steps
First 18 Plain SU 30 K came ; ( The first 18 have been sold to Belarus )
then slowly we built up the numbers

The Rafale and PAK FA will serve till 2050

 

[Bheemsen]

IAF should not induct too many platforms , Long term Focus should be on FGFA , AMCA and LCA programs.
End of 2 decades whole airforce should be consisting of only these 3 platforms .

 

[zebra7]

IAF should not induct too many platforms , Long term Focus should be on FGFA , AMCA and LCA programs.
End of 2 decades whole airforce should be consisting of only these 3 platforms .

The reason, because India follows the Role based Fighter Planes for the Specific Role.

 

[MKC]

IAF should not induct too many platforms , Long term Focus should be on FGFA , AMCA and LCA programs.
End of 2 decades whole airforce should be consisting of only these 3 platforms .

Not possible because Rafale will be in service till 2060 at least you know 2020+30=2050 & you can some more years if we buy them after 2020.

The Rafale and PAK FA will serve till 2050

Rafale till 2060 & FGFA may be 2080 if not 2090.
This will not be only in IAF but also in Russia.

 

[Bheemsen]

Not possible because Rafale will be in service till 2060 at least you know 2020+30=2050 & you can some more years if we buy them after 2020.

Rafale till 2060 & FGFA may be 2080 if not 2090.
This will not be only in IAF but also in Russia.

36 rafales are too less to be counted useful in any scenario

 

[SR-91]

36 rafales are too less to be counted useful in any scenario

36 Rafales will in in tranche 1. Deal for 90 Rafales under "make in India" is being negotiated. Final number of Rafales will 300.

 

[Bheemsen]

36 Rafales will in in tranche 1. Deal for 90 Rafales under "make in India" is being negotiated. Final number of Rafales will 300.

this is pure speculation with current price tag rafales are financial not viable , f18sh it will be if at all it will be

 

[Stephen Cohen]

this is pure speculation with current price tag rafales are financial not viable , f18sh it will be if at all it will be

Twenty years AGO we bought just 18 SU 30

It was the plain vanila SU 30 K

Today we are on our way to have a 300 Plus SU 30 MKI fleet including Super SU 30
And the Modified versions to Carry Brahmos ALCM

 

[Bheemsen]

Twenty years AGO we bought just 18 SU 30

It was the plain vanila SU 30 K

Today we are on our way to have a 300 Plus SU 30 MKI fleet including Super SU 30
And the Modified versions to Carry Brahmos ALCM

Again full of nonsensical logic , as i have stated earlier Rafale with its super high price tag will never be inducted more than 36+18

 

[Stephen Cohen]

Again full of nonsensical logic , as i have stated earlier Rafale with its super high price tag will never be inducted more than 36+18

You are fully entitled to your opinions

These payments have to be done over 15 --20 years

When SU 30 was first Inducted in 1996 ; India was 350 Billion dollar economy
Today it is a 2.2 Trillion economy

 

[Bheemsen]

You are fully entitled to your opinions

These payments have to be done over 15 --20 years

When SU 30 was first Inducted in 1996 ; India was 350 Billion dollar economy
Today it is a 2.2 Trillion economy

2.2 trillion economy right , do you even know how many drought effected farmers are taking their lives every day , with dire situation of agriculture , infrastructure and high poverty out nation can't afford this expensive jet , same objectives of security can be achieved at 3rd of the price.

 

[dadeechi]

Again full of nonsensical logic , as i have stated earlier Rafale with its super high price tag will never be inducted more than 36+18

Unlike Arts, Math is always logical.

Math says that the greater units you buy the lesser would be your final unit price.

2.2 trillion economy right , do you even know how many drought effected farmers are taking their lives every day , with dire situation of agriculture , infrastructure and high poverty out nation can't afford this expensive jet , same objectives of security can be achieved at 3rd of the price.

So what is your prescription? Dismantle all military to allow Chinese walk-in to help the poor Indian farmers?

 

[Stephen Cohen]

2.2 trillion economy right , do you even know how many drought effected farmers are taking their lives every day , with dire situation of agriculture , infrastructure and high poverty out nation can't afford this expensive jet , same objectives of security can be achieved at 3rd of the price.

Do you know the amount of Money wasted through corruption and in efficiency
in the Country ; by various central and state government departments

Our defence expenditure will ALWAYS remain under 3 percent of the GDP

What about the Tax evasion and the Black money in the country

What about the money taken abroad illegally and the ONE TRILLION dollars
worth of Gold in the country ; which is just lying just like that

Which plane are you referring to ; the LCA

LCA has its own uses ; it will be inducted but it is NOT a substitute for High Tech
weapons like Rafale

Rafale ; FGFA ; SU 30 will be the Cutting edge of the air force

while LCA ; Mig 29 ; Mirage 2000 ; Jaguar will form the second tier

 

[Bheemsen]

Do you know the amount of Money wasted through corruption and in efficiency
in the Country ; by various central and state government departments

Our defence expenditure will ALWAYS remain under 3 percent of the GDP

What about the Tax evasion and the Black money in the country

What about the money taken abroad illegally and the ONE TRILLION dollars
worth of Gold in the country ; which is just lying just like that

Which plane are you referring to ; the LCA

LCA has its own uses ; it will be inducted but it is NOT a substitute for High Tech
weapons like Rafale

Rafale ; FGFA ; SU 30 will be the Cutting edge of the air force

while LCA ; Mig 29 ; Mirage 2000 ; Jaguar will form the second tier

i was talking about F18 SH at 80m USD per plane compared to 250m for rafale.