The TOP 10 "Future Weapons" of India

[Kinetic]

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[hillman32]

TROLL ALERT......................PLEASE IGNORE

@xinix --> please continue with ur unique style of discussion .......

Do not take it to your heart.

It was just a lighter part - a joke.

BTW - these females are beautiful.

 

[KEETARP]

F-INSAS should on top followed by BMD, nothing more important than saving our soldiers and citizens.

I am happy , Atleast some one considers it more important

 

[Chanakyaa]

F INSAS .. Added.. at #1 Position.
Thanks Guys..

 

[KS]

Sanity prevailed, no Tejas in the list. Suggest shifting the Shaurya over PAD, If the concept works within minutes multiple targets can be left in ruins.

Ur answer...the question is not abt sanity..its abt priority.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/india-defence/60955-top-10-future-weapons-india.html#post915936

 

[baker]

I am happy , Atleast some one considers it more important

Here many F-INSAS fans are there............

 

[desiman]

Everyone has forgotten the C-17's and the numerous helicopters that are on their way. We also have an artillery RFI out there that will materialize soon and many small ammunition deals going on.

 

[baker]

i think after this discussion we can send a consolidated report to MOD......

 

[gogbot]

this list is not the best it could be

You left out missiles , tanks, satellite's , guns. E.t.c

But you have inspired me to do my own top ten.
I shall attempt to better your efforts with a similar post

also adding procurements kinda ruined it for , should have been only Indian developed.

Sorry , if am a ungrateful for you efforts , but just telling you my thoughts.
You usually make very good detailed posts , but you dropped the ball on this one.

 

[Comet]

Again Nice work XiniX.

 

[gogbot]

The Top 10 Indian future weapons for this decade

All weapons showcased below will be of Indian origin or systems co-developed by India.

they will also be inducted some time this decade.

10.Tejas MKII

Now the Tejas may have been around for a while , and calling it a future weapon may be a bit optimistic. The Tejas Mk-II however has numerous state of the art systems, making this aircraft deserving a spot on the list.

(there is enough info about the Tejas out so i wont be bothering with links and quotes)

The difference between the Tejas MKI and MKII , will be much in the same way similar to the differences between the Saab Gripen and the Griphen NG.

Note worthy MkII feature

-A 100KN engine
-An AESA radar
-improved avionics
-and further refined aerodynamics

the mkII , will also have a Naval variant capable of operating as a carrier Bourne fighter , this further showcases the versatility of the Tejas Aircraft to work in any environment.


9.Integrated Space Cell

The IAF is setting up an aerospace command. This command will leverage space technology including satellites. The command will be utilised by all the three services of the Indian armed forces and also for civilian purposes by ISRO. On 22 October 2001, ISRO launched the Technology Experiment Satellite (TES). Its onboard 1-metre resolution camera was the testbed for Indian space based imagery intelligence. ISRO launched follow-up military satellite CARTOSAT-2A on 28 April 2008. It carries a panchromatic camera (PAN) with a resolution less than 1-metre but lacks night time and cloudy weather observation capability. ISRO launched a sophisticated radar-imaging satellite on 20 April 2009 called RISAT-2. It is capable of imaging in all-weather conditions and has a resolution of one metre. ISRO has denied that the spacecraft is spy satellite;however, experts believe that the satellite will allow India's security agencies to monitor military activities and movements of suspected terrorists in neighboring countries as well as enable the IAF to carry out precise strikes against targets like terrorist training camps.

The Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) is an autonomous regional satellite navigation system being developed by Indian Space Research Organisation which would be under total control of Indian government. The requirement of such a navigation system is driven by the fact that access to Global Navigation Satellite Systems, GPS, is not guaranteed in hostile situations.

The government approved the project in May 2006, with the intention of the system to be completed and implemented by 2014. The first satellite of the proposed constellation, developed at a cost of Rs.1,600 crore (16 billion rupees), is expected to be launched in last quarter of 2011.

A goal of complete Indian control has been stated, with the space segment, ground segment and user receivers all being built in India.
It is unclear if recent agreements with the Russian government to restore their GLONASS system will supersede the IRNSS project or feed additional technical support to enable its completion. However reports came in Apr 2010 that India plans to starts launching satellites by end of 2011 and six months periodic launches take place. It means the IRNSS optimally functional by 2014.

The System is intended to provide an absolute position accuracy of better than 20 meters throughout India and within a region extending approximately 2,000 km around it.
The ground segment of IRNSS constellation would consist of a Master Control Center (MCC), ground stations to track and estimate the satellites' orbits and ensure the integrity of the network (IRIM), and additional ground stations to monitor the health of the satellites with the capability of issuing radio commands to the satellites (TT&C stations). The MCC would estimate and predict the position of all IRNSS satellites, calculate integrity, makes necessary ionospheric and clock corrections and run the navigation software. In pursuit of a highly independent system, an Indian standard time infrastructure would also be established.

While technically not weapons , space assets are increasing crucial in future warfare, and India will not be left behind and is expanding its own constellation of military satellite , for navigation , communication and intelligence gathering.

8.Stealth Ships

Project 17 frigate
(credit to BENNY for pic)

Project 15A concept

The Indian navy is marching into the future with its new Generation of ships.

Which include.

P-28A ASW Corvette

Kamorta class Corvettes are the Indian Navy's next-generation anti submarine warfare platform, built under Project 28. They are being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The first corvette is expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2012. All the four corvettes are planned to be handed over to the Indian Navy by the year 2014.
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The basic design for Project 28 was specified by the Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Architecture, with the detailed design by GRSE. The design includes many stealth features, including reductions in noise and vibration of the vessels.

Displacing around 2500 tons and a length of around 110 metres, these vessels will have a very high percentage of Indian made equipment – either designed indigenuously or built under license through technology transfer agreements.

The DMR 249A hull steel is produced locally by SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited). The main machinery is raft mounted to reduce acoustic and vibration signatures. Each gear unit and the associated engines will be mounted on a common raft. The vessel will feature automated control and battle damage systems. The Project 28 vessels use diesel engines built by the Kirloskar Group. DCNS supplied the noise-suppressing raft-mounted gearbox for CODAD propulsion. Wartsila India will deliver the low-vibration diesel alternators to power the on-board electronics. Other signature management control features are built in to combat the ship's infrared, radar-cross signature, noise and magnetic outputs. Two independent interconnected switchboards optimize redundancy and reliability.

Armament is to include a license-built Otobreda 76 mm Super Rapid gun in a stealth mount and the usual assortment of weapons similar to what is found on the Talwar class frigates and Shivalik class frigates including a Klub-N missile system in vertical launchers, two Larsen & Toubro built derivatives of the RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher, as well as Larsen & Toubro torpedo launchers. Revati, the naval variant of the DRDO-made Central Acquisition Radar (CAR), is a confirmed sensor aboard the vessel. Hangar and aviation facilities will also be standard features.

Project 17A class frigate

he Project 17A is the follow on the Project 17 (Shivalik class) frigates for the Indian Navy. A total of seven ships will be built. The ships will be built at Mazagon Dock Limited and at GRSE. The Indian shipyards would start the construction of the first ship by 2011 after the process of upgradation of the shipyards are completed. The shipyards are being upgraded to incorporate modular construction technique.

The design of P-17 has led to creating a wealth of experience which will be applied to the P17A. The P17A frigates will be improve upon the P17 Shivalik class frigates in terms of stealth. It will have covered mooring deck and flush deck mounted (VLM) weapon systems. The number of antennae on the ship will be reduced by using a multifunctional radar. The P17A will also feature better options for roll stabilization. Build times will be cut down and productivity improved through the use of modular integrated construction.

Project 15B Destroyers

In March 2009, the government gave approval for four more destroyers under Project 15B. Even though Type 15B retains the hull form of Kolkata class destroyers, there will be changes in the superstructure and will be far stealthier with better sound and infrared suppression systems. The Project 15B will be armed with the Nirbhay cruise missile of 1000km range, the hypersonic Brahmos-II cruise missile and Extended Range Surface to Air Missile (ER-SAM) with a range of 100 km.

7. Vikrant Class Aircraft Carrier

The Vikrant class aircraft carriers are the first aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy to be designed and built in India. They are being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).

The Vikrant class carriers will be the largest warships built by CSL.

The early warning sensors and anti-aircraft missile capability of the first aircraft carrier is likely to be similar to that of the Kolkata class destroyers. CSL expects the Navy to place the order for the second carrier of the class 2010, and work is planned to begin in 2010.

The first carrier will feature a ski-jump in STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration. The deck is designed to enable aircraft such as the MiG-29 and smaller to operate from the carrier.

The Vikrant class is designed to deploy up to 40 aircraft, primarily the Mikoyan MiG-29K and the HAL Tejas Mark 2, including 10 Kamov Ka-31 or HAL Dhruv helicopters.

The naval version of HAL Tejas is hoped to be ready by the time INS Vikrant is commissioned.

IAC1 will operate a mix of MiG-29K and HAL Tejas.On 18 January 2010,it was reported that India and Russia were close to signing a deal for 29 Mig 29k fighters to operate from IAC1.In addition,the navy signed a deal for six naval HAL Tejas.

IAC2 could have a CATOBAR layout, because IN showed interest in the new US Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System . Among the five aircraft for which the Indian Navy has sent Requests for Information (RFI) are the F-35C, the carrier-based variant of the F-35 Lightning II , the F/A-18E/F Superhornet (made by Boeing for the US Navy), Eurofighter Typhoon (EADS supported by a European consortium), Sukhoi for Sukhoi Su-33, SAAB for Sea Gripen (version of Gripen adapted for carrier operations) and France’s Dassault Aviation for the Rafale.

Status

The keel for the lead vessel of the class, INS Vikrant, was laid by the defence minister A.K Antony at the Cochin Shipyard on 28 February 2009. The ship will use modular construction. A total of 874 blocks will be joined together to speed up the building process. By the time the keel was laid, 423 blocks weighing over 8,000 tons, were completed.

The vessel will be launched in 2010 when it would have completed some 20,000 tonnes, including the hull, as it cannot be launched at a higher displacement from the building bay. After about a year’s development in the refit dock, it will be launched again when all major components and everything underwater would be in place. Only outfitting would then remain. As per the CCS (Cabinet Committee on Security) plan, sea trials were initially planned to commence in 2013, with the ship to be commissioned in 2014.

The order for the second aircraft carrier in the series is expected to be placed by 2010. The second carrier is planned to be inducted into the Indian Navy by 2017. The second aircraft carrier is said to be of higher tonnage of above 50,000 tons and will utilise steam catapults. A 65,000-tonne IAC-II is on the drawing board. ‘‘It will be much bigger and capable of operating fighters, AEW (airborne early-warning) aircraft, tankers etc,’’ Admiral Verma said.

6.Arjun MKII

This tank has had enough said about it for a life time , but the recent trials have shown that the MkI is superior to the T-90.

At the very least the trials have secured a future for the MkII.

5. Light Combat Helicopter

AKA also called the Tiger copter(result of the emblem on the side,
since this beauty is yet un-named i put forward the name "Sher Khan" , the honour the might tiger.

No one needs an introduction to this beauty.
But you can enjoy these brilliant videos.

"proud Indian" The man took the words out of my mouth.

4.Brahmos-II

improving on the Success of the Brhamos Missiles(pictured above).
This missile will follow in its predecessor, And can be launched from Land , sea and Air platforms.

BrahMos II is a hypersonic cruise missile that has been lab tested with a speed of Mach 5.26 making it the fastest cruise missile in the world. BrahMos II is expected to be ready by 2013-14 and will arm the Project 15B destroyers of the Indian Navy.

A joint Russian-Indian company has started the development of a cruise missile capable of flying at Mach 5, which will make it 'impossible to intercept'. BrahMos-2 will be the next generation of the highly successful the BrahMos missile already used by Indian military.

The BrahMos-2 is expected to have twice the speed of the current version, which, the developers say, will make it practically immune to all existing missile defence systems.

 

[gogbot]

3.Sukhoi/HAL FGFA

The Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) is a fifth-generation fighter being developed by Russia and India. It is a derivative project from the PAK FA (T-50 is the prototype) being developed for the Indian Air Force (FGFA is the official designation for the Indian version).

2.Ballistic missile defence

The Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Program is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered Ballistic missile defense system to protect India from missile attacks.
Introduced in light of the ballistic missile threat from Pakistan, it is a two tiered system consisting of two interceptor missiles, namely the Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile for high altitude interception, and the Advanced Air Defence (AAD) Missile for lower altitude interception. The two-tiered shield should be able to intercept any incoming missile launched 5,000 kilometers away.
PAD was tested in November 2006, followed by AAD in December 2007. With the test of the PAD missile, India became the fourth country to have successfully developed an Anti-ballistic missile system, after United States, Russia and Israel. On March 6, 2009, India again successfully tested its missile defense shield, during which an incoming "enemy" missile was intercepted at an altitude of 75 km.

PDV
In 2009, reports emerged of a new missile named the PDV. The PDV is said to be a two solid stage hypersonic anti-ballistic missile similar in class to the THAAD. The PDV is intended to replace the existing PAD in the PAD/AAD combination. It will have an IIR seeker for its kill vehicle as well. The PDV will replace the PAD with a far more capable missile and will complete the Phase 1 of the BMD system, allowing it to be operational by 2013. Whereupon Phase 2 development will take over for protection against missiles of the 5000 km class. The first test flight of the missile is expected in 2010. The PDV is designed to take out the target missile at altitude above 150 kilometers.

Deployment
According to scientist V. K. Saraswat of DRDO the missiles will work in tandem to ensure a hit probability of 99.8 percent.Induction of the system into services is expected to be in 2011.

Phase 2
Two new anti ballistic missiles that can intercept IRBM/ICBMs are being developed. These high speed missiles (AD-1 and AD-2) are being developed to intercept ballistic missiles with the range of 5000 km. The test trials of these two systems is expected to take place in 2011. The new missile will be similar to the THAAD missile deployed by the U.S.A. These missiles will have to travel at hypersonic speeds and will require radars with scan capability of over 1500 kilometers to successfully intercept the target.
India is also planning to develop a laser based weapon system as part of its Ballistic Missile Defence to intercept and destroy missiles soon after they are launched towards the country. DRDO's Air Defence Programme Director V K Saraswat says its ideal to destroy a ballistic missile carrying nuclear or conventional warhead in its boost phase. Saraswat further added that it will take another 10–15 years for the premier defence research institute to make it usable on the ground.

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1.F-INSAS

F-INSAS is India's program to equip the Infantry with state-of-the-art equipment. F-INSAS means Futuristic Infantry Soldier As a System.

F-INSAS has been taken up to equip Indian infantry with the future weaponry, communication network and instant access to information on the battlefield. This program is similar to the future soldier programs of other nations. F-INSAS includes a fully networked all-terrain, all-weather personal-equipment platform, enhanced firepower and mobility for the digitalised battlefield of the future. The weight carried by soldiers will need to be reduced by at least 50%.
The fully integrated Infantry of tomorrow will be equipped with mission-oriented equipment integrated with his buddy soldier team, the sub-unit, as also the overall C4I2 (Command, Control, Communications Computers, Information and Intelligence) system.

Timeline

In the first phase, to be completed by 2012,[1] the infantry soldiers will be equipped with modular weapon systems that will have multi-functions.
The Indian Army intends to modernize its entire 465 infantry and paramilitary battalions by 2020 with this program.

F-INSAS equipment

The intention is to equip the soldier to ensure a dramatic increase in their lethality, survivability and mobility while making the soldier "a self-contained fighting machine".

Helmet and Visor
The helmet is an integrated assembly equipped with thermal sensors, video cameras and chemical and biological sensors. The visor is intended to be integrated and to act as a heads-up display monitor equivalent to two 17-inch computer monitors.

Clothing
The personal clothing of this soldier of the future would be lightweight with a bullet-proof jacket. The futuristic jacket would be waterproofed yet breathable. The new attire that will enable the troops carry the extra load and resist impact of chemical warfare. The new uniform will have vests with sensors to monitor their health parameters and provide quick medical relief.

Weapons
The weapons sub-system is built around a multi caliber individual weapon system with the fourth caliber attached to a grenade launcher. These include a 5.56 mm, a 7.62 mm and a new 6.8 mm under-development for the first time in India. The UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) will be capable of launching air bursting grenade. The sub-system includes a thermal weapon sight and laser range finder to provide the soldier with range and direction information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) location information, allows the soldier to call for indirect fire accurately. There are two types of next generation infantry rifle under development in cooperation with Israel.

Accessories
The soldier will be equipped with a palmtop to be able to communicate with other soldiers, and will be aware of the battlefield. The palmtop will tell the soldier where others are in relation to themselves. It will also enable them to transfer messages.

Thermal imagers, sensors and night vision equipment, currently deployed in weapon systems such as artillery and main battle tanks, will be customized to make them portable for soldiers to carry in the battle ground.

Procurements for program

Procurement requests for the 'open calibre' carbines is valued at around INR44 billion (USD1.1 billion) have been initiated with global manufacturers.[7] The procurement covers night-vision devices, laser designators and detachable under-barrel grenade launchers.

Indigenisation of program

With the intent to retain its strategic autonomy, self reliance and indigenisation of the program is being emphasized. Indigenous development of many equipment by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) independently as the prime developer and system integrator as well as with private partnership is being encouraged like with Tata Advanced Systems and Rolta Thales Ltd. Out of five major technologies for the futuristic soldiers, the following two have been projectised in the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Design and development of multi-Caliber Individual Weapon System.
Design and development of Air Bursting Grenade for Individual Weapon.

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Forgive me for not including the four missiles

Nirbhay - stealth cruise missile , that can also loiter at target
Shaurya - quasi ballistic missile , with ballistic launch and cruise missile guidance
Agni-V - 5000 km ballistic missile , canistered as well as MIRV warheads
Astra - India's first A2A missile

I felt Nirbhay should have especially been mention , but i didn't knot where to put them

Also i felt the AWACS not really top ten material.

And yes , i know what your thinking and yes i forgot about Arihant lol.

Arihant CLass

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TY to XinX for linking my post , and starting the thread
TY to everyone for awesome suggestions .

 

[Kinetic]

^^^^ Much better one dude. Liked the priority. Supports my thought. In BMD please add something about PDV, AD-1 and AD-2 as well.

And remove the Arjun mk-II pic, its a Japanese tank illustration copied by our 'media'.

 

[Chanakyaa]

Guess what.... We all missed OUR BELOVED 'LCH' !

Will add it soon.

 

[Chanakyaa]

Hey gogbot... Great list mate...