Made in India military weapons and support systems

[Local_Legend]

As per the news , they will be showcasing Laser Ordnance Disposal System (LORDS) .

http://www.business-standard.com/ar...es-in-parliament-premises-116080200125_1.html

Laser Ordnance Disposal System is an engineered vehicle mounted laser system for standoff neutralization of explosive hazards i.e., surface munitions, unexploded ordnances (UXOs) and IEDs from safe, stand-off ranges. Laser system along with its support systems, including a compact electrical generator, is mounted onto a vehicle for stand-alone operation. Overall system comprises of a Beam Directing Optical Channel, motorized beam director assembly integrated with high accuracy laser range finder (LRF) assisted auto focusing system and a 2-axis servo pedestal for precise pointing and directing of high power laser beam onto the target. The waste heat generated in the laser source is removed by the thermal management chiller unit. A day camera with variable zoom integrated and bore sighted with the laser head is used for target sighting. A visible (green) laser beam is provided for designating the target point. The entire operation of the system is controlled by a single operator through a command control console (HMI) provided in co-driver’s seat. The system can be suitably modified for higher or lower power lasers on the same or different vehicle or tripod for different versions of LORDS.

Laser Ordnance Disposal System (LORDS) is a Directed Energy Laser System for remote disposal of unexploded ordnances, surface laid mines, IEDs and other explosive threats located above ground and detected by the sighting sub-system from safe stand-off ranges of 30-250 meters. "LORDS" is a self contained system along with all its support system integrated on TATA-LSV vehicle for stand-alone operation. LORDS comprises of six major sub-systems - Laser Sub-Systems, Laser Optics Module (LOM), Laser Pointing Unit (LPU), Thermal Management System (TMS), Power Sub-Systems (PSS) and Control System (CS)



( Sorry , if its already posted here )

 

[PARIKRAMA]

Russia, India may hold first aircraft launches of BrahMos missile by yearend
Russian Aviaton » Tuesday August 2, 2016 14:50 MSK


Russia and India may hold two launches of BrahMos cruise missiles from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet against sea and ground targets at the end of this year, the CEO of Russia’s Research and Production Association of Machine-Building told TASS on Tuesday.

The Research and Production Association of Machine-Building is involved in the development of BrahMos cruise missiles jointly with the Indian side.

"If positive results of the work with the technologically operational missile are received, there are plans to carry out demonstration launches of two organic missiles against a sea and a ground target," CEO of the Research and Production Association of Machine-Building Alexander Leonov said.

In late June, a modified Su-30MKI fighter jet performed its first experimental flight with a BrahMos missile demonstrator, he added.

According to Leonov, a flight with a mock-up equipped with a system of sensors confirmed the calculated data and the results of tests on scaled models in a wind tunnel.

"After fulfilling the program of flights to get operational performance readings, the so-called emergency release of the mock-up is planned to get data on the dynamics of the missile’s safe separation from the aircraft," Leonov said.

Spokesman for the Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace Praveen Pathak earlier told Russian daily Izvestia that the possibility of the missile’s separation from an aircraft would be checked in August. In his estimate, the first launch of a missile from a Su-30MKI may take place in autumn.

India plans to arm three regiments of Su-30MKI fighter jets with BrahMos missiles. For this purpose, the missile has been improved: the airborne version is 500 kilograms lighter and almost half a meter shorter. BrahMos missiles are already operational with the Indian Army and Navy.


http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2016/8/2/6250/?h

 

[Abingdonboy]

India plans to arm three regiments of Su-30MKI fighter jets with BrahMos missiles.

Regiments? Must mean SQNs.

And this is higher than the figure we have heard before (2 SQNs).

 

[PARIKRAMA]

Regiments? Must mean SQNs.

And this is higher than the figure we have heard before (2 SQNs).

thats google translation error.. Yes 3 squads for the heavy ALCM.


What i am liking is the fact that its being tested for both sea and ground targets. that versatility makes sense and if the same missile can take on different mission roles, its added bonus..

 

[indopak]

More from parliament :

 

[indopak]

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Arjun Thermal Imaging Sights by Tonbo Imaging.

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Interesting look at OFB's new 130mm to 155mm upgrade. It differ from its previous design. It takes the bofors muzzle brake.

Honestly, the barrel probably cames straight from Dhanush 45.

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OFB - 130mm to 155mm overhaul

 

[Foxbat Alok]

AR with Excalibur

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Just wondering are the Jongas fully extinct ?

 

[Foxbat Alok]

Tata kestrel new look

 

[PARIKRAMA]

Make in India favourites to get military aircraft manufacturing biz

1. TASL
2. Reliance Defence.
3. Mahindra group
4. Larsen & Turbo
5. Consortium with HAL a minority member

Reliance defence in a joint venture with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. in India in the highly specialised areas of air-to-air missiles, air defence systems and large aerostats that will oversee projects worth $10 billion (Rs 66,000 crore) in the next ten years.

(Folks may remember I said a big israeli missile MII is cmg up)

Mahindra group is finding it difficult to enter into aerospace as its civilian aircraft (8seater) is nt getting approval by DGCA.b it it plans to enter through helicopter biz route

Larsen wants to enter aerospace but it's more benefitted via LCA project where it was suppose to get the second line of production and is closely associated with HAL. In a consortium. Arrangement if HAL is present , L&T will be there too.

This boils down the competition to TASL and RDef (anil) . In all probability either one will get a manufacturing line or both will get. If GOI insists for consortium then its only for keeping HAL too.

 

[Ankit Kumar 002]

Ministry of Defence12-August, 2016 16:37 IST
Role of Small and Medium Enterprises
The Government has taken several initiatives to enhance the role of MSMEs in the defence sector. Augmenting the role of MSMEs in defence sector is one of the defining features of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016. In the DPP-2016, the ‘Make’ procedure has been recast wherein greater impetus has been provided to MSMEs, by reserving certain categories of ‘Make’ Projects exclusively for them. The eligibility criteria for Shortlisting Indian Vendors, for participation in ‘Make’ projects, has been made liberal for MSMEs. Besides this, a multiplier of 1.5 is permitted for discharging of offset obligations through MSMEs as Indian Offset Partner.
In addition, the Government has launched various schemes for supporting MSMEs so that they can supply their products to various organizations including defence sector. The Lean Manufacturing Competitiveness Scheme was launched to improve the quality of the products of MSMEs. The MSMEs can upgrade their machinery under Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS) and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (TEQUP). The units can also avail credit guarantee trust fund for MSEs to raise loan without collateral security for enhancing their competitiveness. MSMEs can also participate in Domestic and International Trade Fairs under Marketing Assistance and Technology Up-gradation (MATU) scheme.
The Government of India has notified Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012, under which a minimum of 20% of the total annual procurement from Micro & Small Enterprises by Central Ministries / Departments / PSUs has become mandatory w.e.f. 1st April, 2015. The same is also applicable to the defence sector.
The expenditure on purchase of defence equipment for the three services in the last two years and current financial year, from the Foreign vendors and Indian vendors is as given below:-
(Rs. in crore)
Total Procurement
Procurement from Foreign Vendors
Procurement from Indian Vendors
2014-15

77986.32
29159.69
48826.63
2015-16

76178.80
26190.46

49988.34
2016-17
(upto 30th June 2016)
9824.00

3317.54
6506.46
Offset guidelines were introduced for the first time in DPP-2005 and have gradually evolved since then. Regular interactions / consultations are being held with the domestic industry association to address their concerns, if any and seek their inputs. The latest offset guidelines under DPP-2016 have been promulgated from 1st April, 2016.
Offset implementation process has been made flexible by allowing change of Indian Offset Partners (IOPs) and offset components, even in signed contracts. Foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are now not required to indicate the details of IOPs and products at the time of signing of contracts. Services as an avenue of offset have been re-instated with certain conditionalities.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri A. P Jithender Reddy and others in Lok Sabha today.
NAMPI/RK

(Release ID :148820)

 

[Foxbat Alok]

The private Indian firm OIS Advanced technology (OIS-AT) UAV during defence expo 16
They working on UAV over past 4 year
& I think they are the 1st Indian pvt firms who invest on UAV heavily
Bro @Water Car Engineer have any info abt this UAV ???