Indian Navy likely to get six new BrahMos missile systems

[HariPrasad]

Indian Navy likely to get six new BrahMos missile systems
Published May 13, 2015 | By admin
SOURCE: PTI

The government is likely to pave the way for six new BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems for the Indian Navyworth about Rs 2,700 crore besides taking a call on Army’s proposal for acquiring BAE’s M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, in the Defence Acquisition Council meeting on Wednesday.

Defence sources said the issue of the US $2.5 billion Avro replacement programme is also likely to be discussed.

Besides the Avro, the big ticket proposal for Wednesday is six new BrahMos systems with 89 supersonic missiles. The cost of the project will be around Rs 2,700 crore, sources told PTI.

Another important proposal to be discussed is BAE Systems’ offer to build a howitzer factory in India to close a deal valued at nearly US $800 million.

It was first considered by the UPA regime but underwent a quiet burial due to differences over price and offset commitments.

However, keen to sell its guns to India, the American company has offered to be part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, sources said, adding that the firm is ready to set up an assembly line here with a local partner to make the guns domestically.

The sources said it would be a government to government deal between US and India.

The Army, which is in desperate need of new artillery guns, is keen that Foreign Military Sales (FMS) option be revived for BAE’s guns and that a fresh Letter of Offer and Acceptance be floated to US.

Another key proposal that would come under discussion is the lone bid of Airbus-TATA consortium to replace IAF’s ageing fleet of 56 Avro aircraft with C-295 transport carriers.

A final decision was anticipated in November last year but Parrikar had then sought more information about the necessity of the aircraft and the bidding process. Under the current defence procurement policy, single-vendor situation is not entertained unless cleared by the DAC.

 

[MilSpec]

Six? @Abingdonboy any speculation on which ships these are earmarked for?
Also any updates on the missile boats that was in the news recently

 

[Abingdonboy]

Six? @Abingdonboy any speculation on which ships these are earmarked for?
Also any updates on the missile boats that was in the news recently

It could be for the upcoming INS Chennai but I don't really know what the figure "six" relates to i.e. does it mean Brahmos VLS? If so six wouldn't be enough for even half of the P-15's capacity. Or does six relate to six orders for six different ships?


Also, can we rule out that these aren't going to be land (truck) based systems to replace the IN's P-15 Termits?



As for the NGMVs, sir, I think that project is going to take quite a bit longer to become clear, the RFI was only put out a few months back . Now the IN needs to see what responses they get, frame their requirements and put out a firm RFP.

 

[Optimos Prime IA]

It could be for the upcoming INS Chennai but I don't really know what the figure "six" relates to i.e. does it mean Brahmos VLS? If so six wouldn't be enough for even half of the P-15's capacity. Or does six relate to six orders for six different ships?


Also, can we rule out that these aren't going to be land (truck) based systems to replace the IN's P-15 Termits?



As for the NGMVs, sir, I think that project is going to take quite a bit longer to become clear, the RFI was only put out a few months back . Now the IN needs to see what responses they get, frame their requirements and put out a firm RFP.

Its clearly stated 6 more .As P15s is already a done deal . Wonders what it could be .May be 6 new platform with brahmos.

 

[IND151]

Indian Navy likely to get six new BrahMos missile systems
Published May 13, 2015 | By admin
SOURCE: PTI

The government is likely to pave the way for six new BrahMos supersonic cruise missile systems for the Indian Navyworth about Rs 2,700 crore besides taking a call on Army’s proposal for acquiring BAE’s M777 Ultra-Light Howitzers, in the Defence Acquisition Council meeting on Wednesday.

Defence sources said the issue of the US $2.5 billion Avro replacement programme is also likely to be discussed.

Besides the Avro, the big ticket proposal for Wednesday is six new BrahMos systems with 89 supersonic missiles. The cost of the project will be around Rs 2,700 crore, sources told PTI.

Another important proposal to be discussed is BAE Systems’ offer to build a howitzer factory in India to close a deal valued at nearly US $800 million.

It was first considered by the UPA regime but underwent a quiet burial due to differences over price and offset commitments.

However, keen to sell its guns to India, the American company has offered to be part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, sources said, adding that the firm is ready to set up an assembly line here with a local partner to make the guns domestically.

The sources said it would be a government to government deal between US and India.

The Army, which is in desperate need of new artillery guns, is keen that Foreign Military Sales (FMS) option be revived for BAE’s guns and that a fresh Letter of Offer and Acceptance be floated to US.

Another key proposal that would come under discussion is the lone bid of Airbus-TATA consortium to replace IAF’s ageing fleet of 56 Avro aircraft with C-295 transport carriers.

A final decision was anticipated in November last year but Parrikar had then sought more information about the necessity of the aircraft and the bidding process. Under the current defence procurement policy, single-vendor situation is not entertained unless cleared by the DAC.

It could be for the upcoming INS Chennai but I don't really know what the figure "six" relates to i.e. does it mean Brahmos VLS? If so six wouldn't be enough for even half of the P-15's capacity. Or does six relate to six orders for six different ships?


Also, can we rule out that these aren't going to be land (truck) based systems to replace the IN's P-15 Termits?



As for the NGMVs, sir, I think that project is going to take quite a bit longer to become clear, the RFI was only put out a few months back . Now the IN needs to see what responses they get, frame their requirements and put out a firm RFP.

Indian Navy likely to get six new BrahMos missile systems

 

[Major Shaitan Singh]

Six Indian Warships To Be Armed With BrahMos Missile Suite


NEW DELHI:India is all set to arm six of its mainline warships with the indigenous BrahMos supersonic cruise missile suite to augment its land attack capability from the sea.

The Indian Navy is bringing an estimated Rs.3,000-plus crore (nearly $500 million) proposal for retrofitting its three Delhi-class Destroyers and three Talwar-class Frigates with the BrahMos missiles to the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), sources in the Indian Defense Ministry told Arming India on May 12. 2015.
The DAC, chaired by Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar with the armed forces chiefs and the secretaries of departments in the ministry as members, will meet on May 13.

The Destroyers that would get the missiles are INS Delhi, Mysore and Mumbai that were commissioned in 1997, 1999 and 2001 respectively. The Frigates are INS Talwar, Trishul and Tabar, commissioned in 2003-04.

However, the follow-on Destroyers of the Delhi-class, beginning with the already-delivered INS Kolkata under Project 15-A built by Mumbai-based Mazagon Docks Limited, have in-built BrahMos weapon system on board.

The follow-on Talwar-class frigates INS Teg, Tarkash and Trikand -- all Krivak-III class warships built in Russia -- too come with BrahMos missiles already fitted as part of its weapon suite.

Last Week's Successful Tests From Car Nicobar Island
India had last week successfully tested its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile on two successive days to validate the land-attack weapon system's capability to hit targets hidden behind mountain ranges in the steep-dive mode. The two tests were carried out on May 8 and 9, 2015, from Car Nicobar in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on India's East that provide a wider strategic reach.

Only a month ago, a similar test had gone awry, resulting in the Indian Army withdrawing a statement it issued on April 9, 2015 claiming success.

This time, however, BrahMos Aerospace achieved success in two successive tests of a land-attack version of the supersonic cruise missile. With these two successful tests, the Indian Army has operationalised the third regiment of the weapon system. At present, BrahMos Aerospace has an order for the missiles from the Indian armed forces worth Rs.26,776 crore ($4.2 billion).

On May 8, 2015, an advanced version of BrahMos land-attack cruise missile was successfully test fired from the Car Nicobar Island, revalidating the formidable weapon's precision strike capability, according to a statement from the India-Russia joint venture. The missile followed a predetermined trajectory and successfully hit the designated target on Trak Island at an extended range.

The land-to-land configuration of Block-III version, with steep dive capability, was test launched from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher (MAL) for its full-range of 290 kilometers, meeting all flight parameters, including high level maneuvers.

The supersonic cruise missile, fire-tested by the Indian Army, successfully hit the designated land-based target with desired accuracy, BrahMos Aerospace Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Dr.Sudhir K. Mishra said.
"The test has once again established our missile as an incredibly lethal weapon with pin-point accuracy to take on enemy targets anywhere," Mishra said.

On May 9, 2015, an advanced version of BrahMos land-attack cruise missile was successfully test fired for the second time in the eastern sector, stamping the impeccable accuracy.

Meeting all flight parameters, including high level maneuvers, the supersonic cruise missile successfully hit the designated land-based target with desired accuracy. It was the 48th test-firing of BrahMos, with the missile achieving unmatched precise hit, practically hitting at the same spot as the missile test the previous day, a feat seldom achieved by any weapon system in the world of this range.

"BrahMos has once again flawlessly demonstrated its capability in the Eastern sector. This launch is definitely a huge morale booster for our armed forces, who are its proud possessors," he added.
The land-attack BrahMos missiles, in Block-I and Block-II versions, have been operationalised in two regiments of the Indian Army progressively since 2007. The fire-and-forget cruise missile has the capability to take on surface-based targets by flying a combined hi-lo trajectory, thus evading enemy air defense systems. The missiles were developed to hit a specific small target with a low radar cross-section in a cluttered environment.

Inclusion of the powerful strike missile in Indian Army has given it a distinct tactical advantage to knock down any enemy target even in the most difficult and hidden terrains, the BrahMos statement said.
Interestingly, a similar test that was done on April 9, 2015, from the same location had failed and had gone awry. The Indian Army had issued a statement that day claiming success of the test, but was withdrawn within a few hours after the test did not turn out the way they and the company had hoped for.

Developed by BrahMos Aerospace as a joint venture between DRDO and NPO Mashinostroeyenia of Russia, the 8.4 meter long missile can fly at 2.8 times the speed of sound and is capable of carrying conventional warheads of up to 300 kilogram for a range of 290 km.

Featuring a very low radar signature, the multi-mission missile, having a range of 290 km and flying at a speed of Mach 2.8, can be launched from land, ship, submarines and air platforms against sea and land targets. BrahMos Aerospace is currently working to develop the submarine launched, air launched and hyper-sonic version of the missile. The air version BrahMos is being readied for flight trial from the Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI strike fighter very soon.

India's Defence Goal by Nayeem Sheikh

 

[Abingdonboy]

What about the Avros and the A330 MRTT should also be on the agenda if not this time around next month.

 

[Manindra]

What about the Avros and the A330 MRTT should also be on the agenda if not this time around next month.

A330 MRTT are delayed.

https://twitter.com/x/status/598074320468869121

 

[Abingdonboy]

A330 MRTT are delayed.

https://twitter.com/x/status/598074320468869121

Lol, that is a case that relates back to the 1980s and Air India (?), it has absolutely nothing to do with modern day Aribus Military or the IAF! Allowing such things to hamper the military today is simply criminal.


Let's hope the CBI's clearance comes soon enough and Mr Parrikar doesn't become "Saint" Antony part 2, holding off on any deal with even the slightest whiff of wrongdoing.

 

[Manindra]

Lol, that is a case that relates back to the 1980s and Air India (?), it has absolutely nothing to do with modern day Aribus Military or the IAF! Allowing such things to hamper the military today is simply criminal.


Let's hope the CBI's clearance comes soon enough and Mr Parrikar doesn't become "Saint" Antony part 2, holding off on any deal with even the slightest whiff of wrongdoing.

East or West , India is the best