Vietnam Defence Forum

[Carlosa]

How do you think about the list below? May be the same to your list, but plus Type 26 Global Combat Ship from UK!
Brazil
Recipient: Viet Nam
360 VBTP Guarani APC (2014) VBTP-MR 6x6 version, delivery probably 2017-2020

Canada
Recipient: : Viet Nam 6 DHC-6 Twin Otter Transport aircraft 2010 2012-2014 6 DHC-6-400 version; incl for MP

Czech Republic
5 Su-22/Fitter-H/J/K FGA aircraft (2004) 2005 (5) Second-hand but modernized in Ukraine (for anti-ship operations) before delivery

4 Vera-E Air search system (2012) 2013-2014 (4) Vera-NG version

France
2 EC-225/EC-725 Helicopter (2009) 2011 2 EC-225LP version; for SAR

3 CASA C-295 Transport aircraft (2013) 2014 1 C-295M transport version, delivery 2014-2015

3 CASA C-212 Transport aircraft (2010) 2011-2012 3 C-212 series 400 version

2 SAM-P/T SAM system (2014) Part of $700m deal, delivery probably 2018-2019, status uncertian

96 Aster-30 SAM (2014) Part of $700m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably Aster-30 Block 1

32 Exocet MM-40 Anti-ship missile (2014) Part of $660m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably Exocet Block III version for Sigma-9814. Option on 32 more

48 VL Mica SAM (2014) Part of $660m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably VL Mica-M SAM version for Sigma-9814. Option on 48 more

Germany (FRG)

R: Viet Nam
4 MTU-8000 Diesel engine (1996) 2001-2005 4 For 2 BPS-500 FAC from Russia; designation uncertain

6 AJAS-500 ECM system (2009) 2011-2012 6 Active VHF/UHF Jamming systems 100 - 500 MHz with 500 W

6 AJAS-1000 ECM system (2012) 2014 6 Active VHF/UHF Jamming system 100 - 1,000 MHz with 1,000 W

Israel

R: Viet Nam
(150) RAM APV (2006) 2006-2009 (149) For police; RAM-2000 version

1 EL/M-2088 AD-STAR Air search radar 2012 2013 (1) Probably $33 m deal, EL/M-2088ER version

5 EL/M-2088 AD-STAR Air search radar 2013 2014 (2) Probably $150 m deal, EL/M-2088ER version, delivery 2014-2015

2 Extra MLRS system 2010 2011-2012 (2)

2 Accular MLRS system 2011 2012-2013 (2)

2 Orbiter-2 UAV 2011 2012 (2)

License: Viet Nam
100,000 Galil ACE-31/32 Assault Riffle (2012) 2014 (2,000) $170m deal

24 Spyder SAM system (2014) Spyder-SR/Spyder-MR versions; Vietnamese designation TL-2, delivery 2016-2021, probably incl 21 produced in Viet Nam; selected but contract not yet signed

Netherlands

License: Viet Nam
2 SIGMA-9814 Frigate (2014) Part of $660m, SIGMA-9814 version; delivery 2017-2018, probably incl 1 produced in Viet Nam;

Poland

R: Viet Nam 2 M-28B Bryza-1R MP aircraft 2003 2005 2 For coast guard; delivered without MP system (still to be ordered); option on 8 more

Romania

R: Viet Nam
Iak-52 Trainer aircraft 2008 2009-2011 (10)

License: Viet Nam
24 Iak-52 Trainer aircraft 2014 Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; delivery 2016-2018. Option on 24 more

Russia

License: Viet Nam
(2) BPS-500/Type-1241A FAC 1996 2001-2005 (2) Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; Vietnamese designation Ho-A; status of second uncertain

(10) Project-1241/Tarantul FAC (2004) 2008-2014 4 Project-1241.8 (Tarantul-5) version; incl 8 produced in Viet Nam; delivery 2008-2016

800 Igla-S/SA-16 Gimlet Portable SAM 2005 2012-2014 (150) Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; Vietnamese designation TL-1; status of second uncertain

R: Viet Nam
400 Igla-1/SA-16 Gimlet Portable SAM (1996) 1999-2014 (400) SA-N-10 version for BPS-500 (Ho-A) and Project-10412 (Svetlyak) patrol craft and probably Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC

(30) Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Anti-ship missile (1996) 2001-2005 (30) For BPS-500 (Ho-A) FAC

(75) 48N6/SA-10D Grumble SAM 2003 2005-2006 (75) Part of $200-380 m deal

2 S-300PMU-1/SA-20A SAM system 2003 2005 2 Part of $200-380 m deal

(400) Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Anti-ship missile 2004 2008-2013 (133) For Project-11661 (Gepard) frigates and Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC

(200) 9M311/SA-19 Grison SAM (2006) 2011 (200) For Kashtan CIWS on 2 Gepard frigates

2 Gepard-3 Frigate 2006 2011 2 Part of $300 m deal; Vietnamese designation Dinh Tien Hoang

(2) K-300P Bastion-P Coast defence system 2007 2009-2011 (2) Part of $300 m deal

4 Project-10412/Svetlyak Patrol craft 2007 2011-2012 4

2 Project-10412/Svetlyak Patrol craft (2007) 2012 2

(40) Yakhont/SS-N-26 Anti-ship missile 2007 2009-2011 (40) Part of $300 m deal; for Bastion coastal defence system

(78) 3M-54 Klub/SS-N-27 Anti-ship MI/SSM (2009) 2013-2014 (26) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

(80) 53-65 AS torpedo (2009) 2013 (15) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

200 KAB-500/1500 Guided Bomb (2009) 2011-2012 (200)

80 Kh-31A1/AS-17 Anti-ship missile/ARM (2009) 2011-2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft; incl Kh-31P anti-radar version

6 Project-636E/Kilo Submarine 2009 2014 2 $1.8-2.1 b deal; Project-636.1M version; Vietnamese designation Ha Noi; delivery 2013-2016

(250) R-73/AA-11 Archer SRAAM (2009) 2010-2012 (250) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

8 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2009 2010-2011 8 $400-500 m deal; Su-30MK2V version

80 RVV-AE/AA-12 Adder BVRAAM (2010) 2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

80 TEST-71 AS/ASW torpedo (2009) 2013 (15) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

12 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2010 2011-2012 12 $1 b deal; Su-30MK2V version

150 R-73/AA-11 Archer SRAAM (2013) 2014 (50) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, delivery 2014-2015

50 Kh-59ME/AS-18 Kazoo ASM (2012) 2014 (10) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, delivery 2014-2015

2 Gepard-3 Frigate 2012

2 Gepard-3 Frigate (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2018-2019

12 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2013 Part of $600 m deal; Su-30MK2 version; delivery 2014-2015

6 Yak-130 Tranning aircraft 2013 $100 m deal; Yak-130UBS version; delivery 2016-2017

80 RVV-AE/AA-12 Adder BVRAAM (2013) 2014 (20) Part of $600 m deal; Su-30MK2 version; delivery 2014-2015, for Su-30MK2 combat aircraft,

40 Kh-31A2/AS-17 Anti-ship missile/ARM (2013) 2011-2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft; incl Kh-31PD anti-radar version

40 Kh-58/AS-11 Kilter ASM (2013) 2014 (10) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, Kh-58UShKE version, delivery 2014-2015

100 KAB-500/1500 Guided Bomb (2013) 2014 (20) Part of $600 m deal, For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

200 9M317/SA-17 SAM (2012) Part of $400m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016

6 9K40 Buk/SA-17 SAM system (2012) Part of $400m deal, Buk-M2E track version, delivery probably 2015-2016

75 48N6E2/SA-10E SAM (2012) Part of $250m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016, status uncertain

2 S-300PMU2/SA-20B SAM system (2012) Part of $250m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016, status uncertain

75 9M82M/SA-23 SAM (2014) Part of $450m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

75 9M83M/SA-23 SAM (2014) Part of $450m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

2 S-300VM/SA-23 SAM system (2014) Part of $450m deal, S-300V4 version, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

300 57E6E/SA-22 SAM (2013) 2014 (72) Part of $300m deal, delivery probably 2014-2016, status uncertain

12 96K9 Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Mobile AD system (2012) 2014 (3) Part of $300m deal, delivery probably 2014-2016, status uncertain

2 Nebo-M Air search system (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2018

6 BM-30 Smerch MLRS system 2013 2014 (2) Part of $1000m deal, Delivery 2014-2015

186 T-72 MBT 2013 2014 (31) Part of $1000m deal, T-72B3 version, delivery probably 2014-2017

93 T-90 MBT 2013 2014 (31) Part of $1000m deal, T-90MS version, delivery probably 2014-2016

200 BTR-82A APC 2014 Part of $300m deal, Delivery probably 2016-2019

60 BMP-3 IFV 2014 Part of $300m deal, Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

350 9M133/AT-14 Anti-tank missile 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2019

3 9K720 Iskander-E /SS-26 SSM 2012 $500m deal, delivery probably 2015-2019

1 K-300P Bastion-P Coast defence system 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

40 Yakhont/SS-N-26 Anti-ship missile 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

4 1L269 Krasuha-2 ECM system 2014 Jamming system, delivery probably 2015-2016

4 1RL257 Krasuha-4 ECM system 2014 Jamming system, delivery probably 2016-2017

UK
4 Global Combat Ship Type 26 Frigate (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2019-2022
Ukraine

R: Viet Nam
(20) DR-76 Gas turbine (2004) 2008-2014 12 For 10 Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC from Russia

(20) DR-77 Gas turbine (2004) 2008-2014 12 For 10 Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC from Russia

(8) Su-22/Fitter-H/J/K FGA aircraft (2004) 2005-2006 (8) Second-handrainian

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2006) 2011 4 For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia

4 Kolchuga-M Air search system (2009) 2012-2013 (4) $54 m deal

10 36D6M1-2 Air search system (2010) 2012-2013 (10) May be 12 systems delivered

4 80K6M Air search system (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2018

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2012) For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia, delivery probably 2015

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2014) For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia, delivery probably 2017-2018

Oh very good. That list is about the same, but it has the missing ship for the Aster 30 missiles (and a few other things), I was wondering what ship those missiles were for.

By the way, where does this list / info comes from?

 

[Triumfvn]

Oh very good. That list is about the same, but it has the missing ship for the Aster 30 missiles (and a few other things), I was wondering what ship those missiles were for.

By the way, where does this list / info comes from?

Aster-30 missiles for SAM-P/T SAM systems (land base) not for any ship.

 

[Carlosa]

Aster-30 missiles for SAM-P/T SAM systems (land base) not for any ship.

Oh that's very interesting, VN is really diversifying suppliers, Spyder MR from Israel also. Very nice. In my opinion the Aster is better than the BukM2. I've been hoping that VN would buy the Barak 8 from Israel, but the Aster 30 will be great.

 

[Triumfvn]

Oh that's very interesting, VN is really diversifying suppliers, Spyder MR from Israel also. Very nice. In my opinion the Aster is better than the BukM2. I've been hoping that VN would buy the Barak 8 from Israel, but the Aster 30 will be great.

Barak-8 would be in range of production in Vietnam (from IAI, Vietnamese designation TL-3 or TL-4), but I think it's for 2020-2024 procurement plan.

 

[Carlosa]

Barak-8 would be in range of production in Vietnam (from IAI, Vietnamese designation TL-3 or TL-4), but I think it's for 2020-2024 procurement plan.

Wow, Barak 8 to be license produced in VN!!!
Do you know if it will be the naval or land version?

I also see that the Spyder SAM will be license produced in VN.

Quite a bit of missile production in VN coming up. Yakhon will also start production in VN in 2017 for what I hear.

Do you have any news of when fighter jets will be ordered? I've been hearing that VN wants the SU-34 and some better version of SU-30 or SU-35.

 

[Triumfvn]

Wow, Barak 8 to be license produced in VN!!!
Do you know if it will be the naval or land version?

I also see that the Spyder SAM will be license produced in VN.

Quite a bit of missile production in VN coming up. Yakhon will also start production in VN in 2017 for what I hear.

Do you have any news of when fighter jets will be ordered? I've been hearing that VN wants the SU-34 and some better version of SU-30 or SU-35.

This period (2013-2016) Vietnam focuses on navy and SAM, next order for fighter jets may sign by 2016 or 2017, it would be Su-30M2 for KNAAPO (Su-30MK2V manufacturer also), then Su-35SM.

 

[Carlosa]

This period (2013-2016) Vietnam focuses on navy and SAM, next order for fighter jets may sign by 2016 or 2017, it would be Su-30M2 for KNAAPO (Su-30MK2V manufacturer also), then Su-35SM.

Oh thank you, that sounds really good.

So I guess no plans for the SU-34.

I understand that VN is considering the Amur 950 / 1650 subs, do you know during what period they may order those?

 

[kaku1]

Wow, Barak 8 to be license produced in VN!!!
Do you know if it will be the naval or land version?

I also see that the Spyder SAM will be license produced in VN.

Quite a bit of missile production in VN coming up. Yakhon will also start production in VN in 2017 for what I hear.

Do you have any news of when fighter jets will be ordered? I've been hearing that VN wants the SU-34 and some better version of SU-30 or SU-35.

What?? BTW, BDL production line in already filled because of domestic orders, now IA and IAF also gonna buy MR-SAM in large number. Because the dual pulse motor inside the Barak 8 is BDL made, thats was the reason in delay of testing. The Israeli contribution is in seekers.

 

[Triumfvn]

Oh thank you, that sounds really good.

So I guess no plans for the SU-34.

I understand that VN is considering the Amur 950 / 1650 subs, do you know during what period they may order those?

I think 6 Kilo-636.1s enough for Vietnam until 2025. Next order will be western sub as Type-214 or Scorpene

 

[Carlosa]

I think 6 Kilo-636.1s enough for Vietnam until 2025. Next order will be western sub as Type-214 or Scorpene

Oh thank you.

I was noticing that your list does not include the 2 Holland class OPV's from Damien. Did you hear anything about those?

 

[Triumfvn]

Oh thank you.

I was noticing that your list does not include the 2 Holland class OPV's from Damien. Did you hear anything about those?

Holland OPVs are for Marine Police not for Vietnam people's Navy

 

[Carlosa]

What?? BTW, BDL production line in already filled because of domestic orders, now IA and IAF also gonna buy MR-SAM in large number. Because the dual pulse motor inside the Barak 8 is BDL made, thats was the reason in delay of testing. The Israeli contribution is in seekers.

Well, it seems like if Vietnam does get into Barak 8 production, it will be in a number of years anyway, so the production line should be mature by that time and the components will probably be available.

There is a lot to digest from the news today. This is very interesting.

And also considering the possible cooperation with the T-90, VN and India seem to be doing a lot behind the lines.

Holland OPVs are for Marine Police not for Vietnam people's Navy

Thank you for sharing all this info mate. This is really good.

That Holland OPV looks really nice by the way.

I understand that Vietnam has an indigenous ship under development, but we don't have any info about it other than the fact that is larger than the Molniya ships. Do you have any info on that ship and when it might go into production?

 

[Viet]

How do you think about the list below? May be the same to your list, but plus Type 26 Global Combat Ship from UK!
Brazil
Recipient: Viet Nam
360 VBTP Guarani APC (2014) VBTP-MR 6x6 version, delivery probably 2017-2020

Canada
Recipient: : Viet Nam 6 DHC-6 Twin Otter Transport aircraft 2010 2012-2014 6 DHC-6-400 version; incl for MP

Czech Republic
5 Su-22/Fitter-H/J/K FGA aircraft (2004) 2005 (5) Second-hand but modernized in Ukraine (for anti-ship operations) before delivery

4 Vera-E Air search system (2012) 2013-2014 (4) Vera-NG version

France
2 EC-225/EC-725 Helicopter (2009) 2011 2 EC-225LP version; for SAR

3 CASA C-295 Transport aircraft (2013) 2014 1 C-295M transport version, delivery 2014-2015

3 CASA C-212 Transport aircraft (2010) 2011-2012 3 C-212 series 400 version

2 SAM-P/T SAM system (2014) Part of $700m deal, delivery probably 2018-2019, status uncertian

96 Aster-30 SAM (2014) Part of $700m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably Aster-30 Block 1

32 Exocet MM-40 Anti-ship missile (2014) Part of $660m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably Exocet Block III version for Sigma-9814. Option on 32 more

48 VL Mica SAM (2014) Part of $660m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertian, probably VL Mica-M SAM version for Sigma-9814. Option on 48 more

Germany (FRG)

R: Viet Nam
4 MTU-8000 Diesel engine (1996) 2001-2005 4 For 2 BPS-500 FAC from Russia; designation uncertain

6 AJAS-500 ECM system (2009) 2011-2012 6 Active VHF/UHF Jamming systems 100 - 500 MHz with 500 W

6 AJAS-1000 ECM system (2012) 2014 6 Active VHF/UHF Jamming system 100 - 1,000 MHz with 1,000 W

Israel

R: Viet Nam
(150) RAM APV (2006) 2006-2009 (149) For police; RAM-2000 version

1 EL/M-2088 AD-STAR Air search radar 2012 2013 (1) Probably $33 m deal, EL/M-2088ER version

5 EL/M-2088 AD-STAR Air search radar 2013 2014 (2) Probably $150 m deal, EL/M-2088ER version, delivery 2014-2015

2 Extra MLRS system 2010 2011-2012 (2)

2 Accular MLRS system 2011 2012-2013 (2)

2 Orbiter-2 UAV 2011 2012 (2)

License: Viet Nam
100,000 Galil ACE-31/32 Assault Riffle (2012) 2014 (2,000) $170m deal

24 Spyder SAM system (2014) Spyder-SR/Spyder-MR versions; Vietnamese designation TL-2, delivery 2016-2021, probably incl 21 produced in Viet Nam; selected but contract not yet signed

Netherlands

License: Viet Nam
2 SIGMA-9814 Frigate (2014) Part of $660m, SIGMA-9814 version; delivery 2017-2018, probably incl 1 produced in Viet Nam;

Poland

R: Viet Nam 2 M-28B Bryza-1R MP aircraft 2003 2005 2 For coast guard; delivered without MP system (still to be ordered); option on 8 more

Romania

R: Viet Nam
Iak-52 Trainer aircraft 2008 2009-2011 (10)

License: Viet Nam
24 Iak-52 Trainer aircraft 2014 Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; delivery 2016-2018. Option on 24 more

Russia

License: Viet Nam
(2) BPS-500/Type-1241A FAC 1996 2001-2005 (2) Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; Vietnamese designation Ho-A; status of second uncertain

(10) Project-1241/Tarantul FAC (2004) 2008-2014 4 Project-1241.8 (Tarantul-5) version; incl 8 produced in Viet Nam; delivery 2008-2016

800 Igla-S/SA-16 Gimlet Portable SAM 2005 2012-2014 (150) Assembled from kits in Viet Nam; Vietnamese designation TL-1; status of second uncertain

R: Viet Nam
400 Igla-1/SA-16 Gimlet Portable SAM (1996) 1999-2014 (400) SA-N-10 version for BPS-500 (Ho-A) and Project-10412 (Svetlyak) patrol craft and probably Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC

(30) Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Anti-ship missile (1996) 2001-2005 (30) For BPS-500 (Ho-A) FAC

(75) 48N6/SA-10D Grumble SAM 2003 2005-2006 (75) Part of $200-380 m deal

2 S-300PMU-1/SA-20A SAM system 2003 2005 2 Part of $200-380 m deal

(400) Kh-35 Uran/SS-N-25 Anti-ship missile 2004 2008-2013 (133) For Project-11661 (Gepard) frigates and Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC

(200) 9M311/SA-19 Grison SAM (2006) 2011 (200) For Kashtan CIWS on 2 Gepard frigates

2 Gepard-3 Frigate 2006 2011 2 Part of $300 m deal; Vietnamese designation Dinh Tien Hoang

(2) K-300P Bastion-P Coast defence system 2007 2009-2011 (2) Part of $300 m deal

4 Project-10412/Svetlyak Patrol craft 2007 2011-2012 4

2 Project-10412/Svetlyak Patrol craft (2007) 2012 2

(40) Yakhont/SS-N-26 Anti-ship missile 2007 2009-2011 (40) Part of $300 m deal; for Bastion coastal defence system

(78) 3M-54 Klub/SS-N-27 Anti-ship MI/SSM (2009) 2013-2014 (26) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

(80) 53-65 AS torpedo (2009) 2013 (15) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

200 KAB-500/1500 Guided Bomb (2009) 2011-2012 (200)

80 Kh-31A1/AS-17 Anti-ship missile/ARM (2009) 2011-2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft; incl Kh-31P anti-radar version

6 Project-636E/Kilo Submarine 2009 2014 2 $1.8-2.1 b deal; Project-636.1M version; Vietnamese designation Ha Noi; delivery 2013-2016

(250) R-73/AA-11 Archer SRAAM (2009) 2010-2012 (250) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

8 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2009 2010-2011 8 $400-500 m deal; Su-30MK2V version

80 RVV-AE/AA-12 Adder BVRAAM (2010) 2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

80 TEST-71 AS/ASW torpedo (2009) 2013 (15) For Project-636 (Kilo) submarines

12 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2010 2011-2012 12 $1 b deal; Su-30MK2V version

150 R-73/AA-11 Archer SRAAM (2013) 2014 (50) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, delivery 2014-2015

50 Kh-59ME/AS-18 Kazoo ASM (2012) 2014 (10) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, delivery 2014-2015

2 Gepard-3 Frigate 2012

2 Gepard-3 Frigate (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2018-2019

12 Su-30MK/Flanker FGA aircraft 2013 Part of $600 m deal; Su-30MK2 version; delivery 2014-2015

6 Yak-130 Tranning aircraft 2013 $100 m deal; Yak-130UBS version; delivery 2016-2017

80 RVV-AE/AA-12 Adder BVRAAM (2013) 2014 (20) Part of $600 m deal; Su-30MK2 version; delivery 2014-2015, for Su-30MK2 combat aircraft,

40 Kh-31A2/AS-17 Anti-ship missile/ARM (2013) 2011-2012 (80) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft; incl Kh-31PD anti-radar version

40 Kh-58/AS-11 Kilter ASM (2013) 2014 (10) For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft, Kh-58UShKE version, delivery 2014-2015

100 KAB-500/1500 Guided Bomb (2013) 2014 (20) Part of $600 m deal, For Su-30MK2 combat aircraft

200 9M317/SA-17 SAM (2012) Part of $400m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016

6 9K40 Buk/SA-17 SAM system (2012) Part of $400m deal, Buk-M2E track version, delivery probably 2015-2016

75 48N6E2/SA-10E SAM (2012) Part of $250m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016, status uncertain

2 S-300PMU2/SA-20B SAM system (2012) Part of $250m deal, delivery probably 2015-2016, status uncertain

75 9M82M/SA-23 SAM (2014) Part of $450m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

75 9M83M/SA-23 SAM (2014) Part of $450m deal, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

2 S-300VM/SA-23 SAM system (2014) Part of $450m deal, S-300V4 version, delivery probably 2017-2018, status uncertain

300 57E6E/SA-22 SAM (2013) 2014 (72) Part of $300m deal, delivery probably 2014-2016, status uncertain

12 96K9 Pantsir-S1/SA-22 Mobile AD system (2012) 2014 (3) Part of $300m deal, delivery probably 2014-2016, status uncertain

2 Nebo-M Air search system (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2018

6 BM-30 Smerch MLRS system 2013 2014 (2) Part of $1000m deal, Delivery 2014-2015

186 T-72 MBT 2013 2014 (31) Part of $1000m deal, T-72B3 version, delivery probably 2014-2017

93 T-90 MBT 2013 2014 (31) Part of $1000m deal, T-90MS version, delivery probably 2014-2016

200 BTR-82A APC 2014 Part of $300m deal, Delivery probably 2016-2019

60 BMP-3 IFV 2014 Part of $300m deal, Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

350 9M133/AT-14 Anti-tank missile 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2019

3 9K720 Iskander-E /SS-26 SSM 2012 $500m deal, delivery probably 2015-2019

1 K-300P Bastion-P Coast defence system 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

40 Yakhont/SS-N-26 Anti-ship missile 2014 Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2016-2017

4 1L269 Krasuha-2 ECM system 2014 Jamming system, delivery probably 2015-2016

4 1RL257 Krasuha-4 ECM system 2014 Jamming system, delivery probably 2016-2017

UK
4 Global Combat Ship Type 26 Frigate (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2019-2022
Ukraine

R: Viet Nam
(20) DR-76 Gas turbine (2004) 2008-2014 12 For 10 Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC from Russia

(20) DR-77 Gas turbine (2004) 2008-2014 12 For 10 Project-1241 (Tarantul) FAC from Russia

(8) Su-22/Fitter-H/J/K FGA aircraft (2004) 2005-2006 (8) Second-handrainian

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2006) 2011 4 For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia

4 Kolchuga-M Air search system (2009) 2012-2013 (4) $54 m deal

10 36D6M1-2 Air search system (2010) 2012-2013 (10) May be 12 systems delivered

4 80K6M Air search system (2014) Selected but contract not yet signed by the end 2014, delivery probably 2017-2018

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2012) For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia, delivery probably 2015

4 DT-59 Gas turbine (2014) For 2 Gepard frigates from Russia, delivery probably 2017-2018

186 T-72 (B3 series) and 93 T-90 (MS series) for $1 billion each? that is very expensive, especially the latter. Hopefully the price includes maintenance facility and spare parts. I post the specs from the two tank versions here for possible discussions.

re-edit: I just realise the T-72/T-90 tanks for VN cost all together $1b.

T-90MS Main Battle Tank, Russia

T-90MS is a modernised version of the T-90 main battle tank (MBT) built by Uralvagonzavod. The modernised tank is being proposed for the Russian Army and potential export customers.

The tank was first demonstrated during the Russian Expo Arms in Nizhny Tagil in September 2011. The capabilities of the T-90MS were also exhibited at DEFEXPO 2012 in New Delhi, India, as well as IDEX 2013 in Abu-Dhabi, UAE.

Features of the T-90MS main battle tank
The extensively upgraded T-90MS tank will deliver enhanced combat capabilities in present warfare scenarios. The tank offers superior fire power and protection than that of its predecessor.

The T-90MS features improved automotive components, suspension, protection, firepower and mobility. It can accommodate three crew members including a driver, commander and a gunner. The combat weight of the tank is 48,000kg.

The tank can incorporate an optional air conditioner cooling unit and an auxiliary diesel generator producing a minimum electric power of 7kW.

Armament of the T-90MS MBT
The main armament of the T-90MS tank is a 125mm 2A46M-5 high accuracy gun. The cannon can fire different types of ammunition. The tank has the capacity to carry up to 40 rounds of 125mm ammunition.

T-90S Main Battle Tank, Russia
The T-90S is the latest development in the T-series of Russian tanks and represents an increase in firepower, mobility and protection.

The MBT is also armed with a 7.62mm 6P7K anti-aircraft machine gun on a remotely controlled weapon station mounted on top of the turret to destroy stationary and moving targets. It can carry 2,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and 800 cartridges. Six smoke-grenade dischargers are also fitted on each side of the turret.

Self-protection
The tank features modular explosive reactive armour (ERA) panels installed on rear and side projections. The ERA panels protect the tank from small weapons and shell splinters. The forward hull and turret can be equipped with RELIKT ERA for protection against anti-tank missiles.

The T-90MS includes a collective PKUZ-1A NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protection system, and is also fitted with opto-electronic screening system, electromagnetic protection system and quick-action fighting equipment.

The rear hull and turret are fitted with slat armour to protect the engine section and ammunition compartment from grenade and rocket attacks. The anti-fragmentation panels made of aramid fabric protect the crew from the secondary flux of tank fragments.

Observation and fire control of the Russian main battle tank
The combined panoramic commander's sight is equipped with television and thermal channels and a laser range finder. The sighting channel can identify the target at a maximum range of 5,000m. The minimum range for target identification through the thermal channel is 3,500m. The laser range finder can identify the target at a maximum range of 7,500m.

The Kalina fire control system of the T-90MS incorporates the multichannel main gunner's sight consisting of sighting and thermal channels, laser range finder and in-built laser control channel. The fire control system also incorporates parallel sight with dependent sighting channel. The tank can identify targets at a minimum range of 2,000m during day and 1,000m at dusk.

The T-90MS also consists of a digital ballistic computer featuring weather and topographical transmitting units and a barrel straightness monitor. The automatic target tracking is autonomously secured from the gunner's and commander's stations by implementing gunner-hunter mode.

"The tank features modular explosive reactive armour (ERA) panels installed on rear and side projections."
The tank also features an enhanced dual-axis weapon stabiliser with electro-mechanical power traverse and electro-hydraulic power elevation.

Engine and mobility of the modernised MBT
The T-90MS MBT is powered by a 12-cylinder V-92S2F diesel engine producing a maximum power output of 1,130hp. The engine is coupled to an automatic transmission with seven forward gears and one reverse gear.

The tank features torsion bar suspension integrating six hydraulic vane-type shock absorbers, as well as six road wheel and three track support rollers per side. It can accomplish a speed of 60km/h and a range of 550km. It can ford at a depth of 1.8m, while its maximum fording depth with USCE is 5m.



T-72B3 Russia
Main battle tank

The T-72B3 is a refurbished and upgraded version of the ageing T-72B


The T-72B3 is a recent Russian upgrade of the ageing T-72B tanks. It can be seen as a low-cost alternative to the T-72B2 Rogatka upgrade to keep older T-72B tanks operational. Refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 tanks are fitted with new engine, new gunners sight, new fire control system and have some other improvements. Now this MBT has a hunter-killer capability. First upgraded T-72B3 tanks were delivered in 2013. Russia Army upgraded at least 150, or possibly more, older tanks to this standard.

In 2014 the T-72B3 tanks saw combat during a military conflict in Ukraine. At least a couple of these tanks were captured by Ukrainian armed forces and pressed into service against the Russians.

Protection of the upgraded tank was slightly improved. The T-72B3 is fitted with built-in Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor. The same armor is used by the T-80U, T-90 and some other main battle tanks. This armor can effectively defeat most older APFSDS rounds.

The tank is armed with the same 125-mm smoothbore-gun as its predecessor. However autoloader of the T-72B3 has some modifications and can use newly-developed munitions. This tank can launch 9M119 Svir or 9M119M Refleks anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary projectiles. NATO reporting name for both missiles is AT-11 Sniper. A total of 45 rounds are carried. 22 rounds are ready to use, while remaining are stored inside the hull.

There is a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun. The 12.7-mm MG is controlled manually by the vehicle commander.

The tank has new fire control system and new ballistic computer. Gunner uses new Sosna-U sight with thermal imager. This sight has day/night and all weather combat capability. The T-72B3 has a hunter-killer capability even though it lacks commander's panoramic sight. Vehicle commander can select a target and lay the gun and let the gunner complete all the aiming and firing process. During that time commander looks for the next target. The tank is also fitted with new digital radio system.

Some T-72B3 demonstrator tanks were fitted with commander's panoramic sight. This sight might appear on later models.

This tank has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver.

Initially refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 tanks were powered by original V-84-1 diesel engine, developing 840 hp. However later production tanks were fitted with the new V-92S2F engine, developing 1 130 hp. This tank is also fitted with new tracks.

I think 6 Kilo-636.1s enough for Vietnam until 2025. Next order will be western sub as Type-214 or Scorpene

the navy wants light attack submarine. do you know the strategic calculus for the decision?

Thank you, we've been hearing that the ship is a 35-37 meter patrol boat. Quite small actually, not sure what the purpose of it would be.

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@Viet @Black Flag This chart was posted at the MP forum, it shows weapon purchases, the interesting new stuff here is the Aster 30 air defense missile (120 km range), but for what ship? And also 2 Holland class OPV's. The Holland OPV is supposed to be a low end ship with no missiles systems, but it has a nice integrated radar mast. The BMI reports mentions that VN is negotiating helo purchases with France, it should be the NH-90 for the Holland OPV's. That's a nice OPV at 3750 tons, 108 meters x 16m. The price is not bad at $250 million for 2 ships.

According to the chart, the Sigma ships price at 660 million for 2 ships includes 32 Exocet missiles and 48 MICA missiles, that would explain the high price of the ship. The exocet is 5 million and the Mica is 3 million each.

The Guarani wheeled 6x6 APC is nice. Made by Brasil under license from Iveco (Italy).

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Holland class OPV
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I like the OPV ship. maybe we can reverse engineer it to a frigate.

 

[Carlosa]

186 T-72 (B3 series) and 93 T-90 (MS series) for $1 billion each? that is very expensive, especially the latter. Hopefully the price includes maintenance facility and spare parts. I post the specs from the two tank versions here for possible discussions.

re-edit: I just realise the T-72/T-90 tanks for VN cost all together $1b.

T-90MS Main Battle Tank, Russia
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T-90MS is a modernised version of the T-90 main battle tank (MBT) built by Uralvagonzavod. The modernised tank is being proposed for the Russian Army and potential export customers.

The tank was first demonstrated during the Russian Expo Arms in Nizhny Tagil in September 2011. The capabilities of the T-90MS were also exhibited at DEFEXPO 2012 in New Delhi, India, as well as IDEX 2013 in Abu-Dhabi, UAE.

Features of the T-90MS main battle tank
The extensively upgraded T-90MS tank will deliver enhanced combat capabilities in present warfare scenarios. The tank offers superior fire power and protection than that of its predecessor.

The T-90MS features improved automotive components, suspension, protection, firepower and mobility. It can accommodate three crew members including a driver, commander and a gunner. The combat weight of the tank is 48,000kg.

The tank can incorporate an optional air conditioner cooling unit and an auxiliary diesel generator producing a minimum electric power of 7kW.

Armament of the T-90MS MBT
The main armament of the T-90MS tank is a 125mm 2A46M-5 high accuracy gun. The cannon can fire different types of ammunition. The tank has the capacity to carry up to 40 rounds of 125mm ammunition.

T-90S Main Battle Tank, Russia
The T-90S is the latest development in the T-series of Russian tanks and represents an increase in firepower, mobility and protection.

The MBT is also armed with a 7.62mm 6P7K anti-aircraft machine gun on a remotely controlled weapon station mounted on top of the turret to destroy stationary and moving targets. It can carry 2,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and 800 cartridges. Six smoke-grenade dischargers are also fitted on each side of the turret.

Self-protection
The tank features modular explosive reactive armour (ERA) panels installed on rear and side projections. The ERA panels protect the tank from small weapons and shell splinters. The forward hull and turret can be equipped with RELIKT ERA for protection against anti-tank missiles.

The T-90MS includes a collective PKUZ-1A NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) protection system, and is also fitted with opto-electronic screening system, electromagnetic protection system and quick-action fighting equipment.

The rear hull and turret are fitted with slat armour to protect the engine section and ammunition compartment from grenade and rocket attacks. The anti-fragmentation panels made of aramid fabric protect the crew from the secondary flux of tank fragments.

Observation and fire control of the Russian main battle tank
The combined panoramic commander's sight is equipped with television and thermal channels and a laser range finder. The sighting channel can identify the target at a maximum range of 5,000m. The minimum range for target identification through the thermal channel is 3,500m. The laser range finder can identify the target at a maximum range of 7,500m.

The Kalina fire control system of the T-90MS incorporates the multichannel main gunner's sight consisting of sighting and thermal channels, laser range finder and in-built laser control channel. The fire control system also incorporates parallel sight with dependent sighting channel. The tank can identify targets at a minimum range of 2,000m during day and 1,000m at dusk.

The T-90MS also consists of a digital ballistic computer featuring weather and topographical transmitting units and a barrel straightness monitor. The automatic target tracking is autonomously secured from the gunner's and commander's stations by implementing gunner-hunter mode.

"The tank features modular explosive reactive armour (ERA) panels installed on rear and side projections."
The tank also features an enhanced dual-axis weapon stabiliser with electro-mechanical power traverse and electro-hydraulic power elevation.

Engine and mobility of the modernised MBT
The T-90MS MBT is powered by a 12-cylinder V-92S2F diesel engine producing a maximum power output of 1,130hp. The engine is coupled to an automatic transmission with seven forward gears and one reverse gear.

The tank features torsion bar suspension integrating six hydraulic vane-type shock absorbers, as well as six road wheel and three track support rollers per side. It can accomplish a speed of 60km/h and a range of 550km. It can ford at a depth of 1.8m, while its maximum fording depth with USCE is 5m.



T-72B3 Russia
Main battle tank

The T-72B3 is a refurbished and upgraded version of the ageing T-72B


The T-72B3 is a recent Russian upgrade of the ageing T-72B tanks. It can be seen as a low-cost alternative to the T-72B2 Rogatka upgrade to keep older T-72B tanks operational. Refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 tanks are fitted with new engine, new gunners sight, new fire control system and have some other improvements. Now this MBT has a hunter-killer capability. First upgraded T-72B3 tanks were delivered in 2013. Russia Army upgraded at least 150, or possibly more, older tanks to this standard.

In 2014 the T-72B3 tanks saw combat during a military conflict in Ukraine. At least a couple of these tanks were captured by Ukrainian armed forces and pressed into service against the Russians.

Protection of the upgraded tank was slightly improved. The T-72B3 is fitted with built-in Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armor. The same armor is used by the T-80U, T-90 and some other main battle tanks. This armor can effectively defeat most older APFSDS rounds.

The tank is armed with the same 125-mm smoothbore-gun as its predecessor. However autoloader of the T-72B3 has some modifications and can use newly-developed munitions. This tank can launch 9M119 Svir or 9M119M Refleks anti-tank guided missiles in the same manner as ordinary projectiles. NATO reporting name for both missiles is AT-11 Sniper. A total of 45 rounds are carried. 22 rounds are ready to use, while remaining are stored inside the hull.

There is a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and roof-mounted 12.7-mm machine gun. The 12.7-mm MG is controlled manually by the vehicle commander.

The tank has new fire control system and new ballistic computer. Gunner uses new Sosna-U sight with thermal imager. This sight has day/night and all weather combat capability. The T-72B3 has a hunter-killer capability even though it lacks commander's panoramic sight. Vehicle commander can select a target and lay the gun and let the gunner complete all the aiming and firing process. During that time commander looks for the next target. The tank is also fitted with new digital radio system.

Some T-72B3 demonstrator tanks were fitted with commander's panoramic sight. This sight might appear on later models.

This tank has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver.

Initially refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 tanks were powered by original V-84-1 diesel engine, developing 840 hp. However later production tanks were fitted with the new V-92S2F engine, developing 1 130 hp. This tank is also fitted with new tracks.


the navy wants light attack submarine?


I like the OPV ship. maybe we can reverse engineer it to a frigate.

The 1 billion deal for the tanks also include the 6 BM-30 Smerch MLRS systems. Actually, I wonder if it is the Smerch which is the old version and not very accurate, I think it might be the Tornado, that's the replacement for it.
The order of T-72B3 is in addition to the 480 already in stock, so the number of T-72 is building up nicely.

I also like the Holland OPV, very nice.

This is the Tornado:

This is the Smerch:

 

[kaku1]

Well, it seems like if Vietnam does get into Barak 8 production, it will be in a number of years anyway, so the production line should be mature by that time and the components will probably be available.

There is a lot to digest from the news today. This is very interesting.

And also considering the possible cooperation with the T-90, VN and India seem to be doing a lot behind the lines.

I dont think there is anything going on behind the scene, there are several reasons for that. One, T-72 going to be upgraded on Tank EX standard, which ultimately include induction of CLGM, so the Indian T-72 is not same as Russian.

Other thing is that, T-90 Bhisma manufactured by Avadhi is not fulfilling the requirement of IA. And after order of 500 Arjun Mk.2, and Arjun Chassis based arty gun, the production line going to stretch further.

So, I think these tanks will be imported directly from Russia, with Russian electronics, fire control system and Russian armor, I dont think there is going to an Indian involvement in it, even in electronics and armor.

@Carlosa Maybe You interested in this news

India's Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) Plans



The Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) joint venture [JV] involved Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael teaming up with India's Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force to build medium range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAMs). The deal, worth Rs10,400 crore, would be India's biggest defence JV with a foreign country. The DRDO is a partner in the project, but will get only a third (Rs 3,000 crore) of the Rs 10,000 crore. IAI gets the bulk of it, over Rs 7,000 crore.

DRDO had already developed indigenous air defence systems, such as the Trishul and the Akash. The latter did not fit the bill for the MR-SAM project as its range was only 30 km, while the services had posited the requirement for a missile system with a range of 70 km. MR-SAM systems would be deployed for the security of the National Capital Region as well as for securing nuclear installations across the country.

The Israeli firm IAI was already blacklisted by Government of India, after finding it indulged in commission pay off in Barak Missile Deal in 2000. CBI had lodged FIR against then Indian defence minister, George Fernandes, Former Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Sushil Kumar, Suresh Nanda along with his son, Sanjeev Nanda and others regarding defence deal to procure seven Barak systems at a total cost $199.50 million and 200 missiles at a cost of $69.13 million On October 23, 2000. It is alleged that 3.5 percent commission was given to those accused in that earlier deal.

In July 2007 the Cabinet Committee on Security gave the formal clearance for the largest-ever joint venture India has undertaken in the defence sector with any foreign partner. The proposed missile, a new generation Barak missile, was to have around 70-km range. In May 2008 the government formally put on hold India's largest-ever military joint venture with a foreign country - the Rs 10,000 crore effort with Israel to build a medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) for the Air Force.

India and Israel agreed to expand their already considerable missile development cooperation with an even longer-range version of their extended-range Barak ship defense system, this time for the Indian Air Force. The countries were expected to sign an add-on development contract by 2008, following the conclusion of the memorandum of agreement between Indian defense research authorities and prime contractor Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). By one account the new land-based air defense system would feature a range of 150 kilometers [other reports state half this, which is more than double that of the supersonic, vertically launched Barak-8, or Barak NG (New Generation) being developed for the Indian Navy].

Israel and India agreed to a cooperative program to extend the range of the Barak-8/Barak-NG (Barak-8 is the Israeli Naval Terminology, Barak-NG is the Indian Naval name) naval missile. This new system is to be a land-based variant with a range at least twice that of the Barak-8/Barak-NG's 70 to 80 km, therefore the new missile is expected to fly at least 150 km. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) representing Israel and the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) representing India were expected to sign a memorandum of agreement early in 2008 as the two primary contractors.

In an unusual development, in August 2008 the Central Vigilance Commission gave the go-ahead for a massive joint venture with two Israeli defence firms that were under investigation for kickbacks in the Barak missile scandal. The CVC clearance for the project - it had been on hold since June 2007 despite approval from the cabinet committee on security - caused some surprise in official circles.

But the Indian Government signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on 27 February 2009 to jointly develop a Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) with DRDO. The UPA government signed Rs10,000 crore defence deal with Israel to purchase medium-range surface-to-air missiles, ignoring the 'Akash' developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization and Bharat Electronics Ltd Akash has a range of 27km, while MRSAM has a range of about 70km.

On 31 March 2009 IAI released an official press statement rejecting the claims that it purposely withheld notification of the deal to the Israel Securities Authority. "Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) does not release general information regarding transactions with its customers, except for such information as is required to be reported by law. Lately, various articles have appeared in the media regarding a large transaction for the sale of weapon systems to the country of a foreign customer, which have included information that is incorrect and biased, and which have originated, apparently, from entities that are trying to harm IAI's business ties with this customer.

"It was published, among other things, that notification regarding a large transaction for the sale of weapon systems to a foreign customer was delayed until receipt of the advance payment for such transaction, and this on the claim that representatives of that country's government requested that the notification be delayed. IAI's management wishes to make it clear that these claims and articles have no basis in reality and, in any event, have not emanated from IAI."

Nova Integrated Systems, a Tata-IAI joint venture, is integrating the MRSAM. Several officials in the defence ministry were said to be "baffled" as to how a private-sector firm had been nominated as the integrator for the missile system. In India, all missile systems are integrated in public-sector units, usually Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). DRDO had suggested BDL as the integrator for the MRSAM, with the Israelis supplying the seeker and some radar components, and DRDO making the airframe, servos, and propulsion.

The MRSAM JV would initially build two regiments of 36 launchers for the IAF. The missile launcher and the command post would be made in India, with the rest of the complex system - including the missile itself - to be made in Israel. IAI will reportedly supply India with 2,000 missiles capable of intercepting enemy aircraft and missiles within a 70-kilometer range. The proposed MRSAM, to replace the old Pechora missiles of the IAF. DRDO would station at least 25 of its scientists in Israel for the project. The first prototype was planned in about two and a half years [around 2011] and the development would be completed in five years from its start.

The IAF funded 90 percent of the project, while 10 per cent is funded by the DRDO for the development phase of the MR-SAM. Signed in March 2009, the contract is for 18 fire units (each equipped with 24 missiles) that must be delivered by October 2016. Each fire unit comes with a radar, three missile launchers, and a sophisticated Combat Management System. Since a missile has a limited shelf life, additional orders for missiles will continue to be placed as they are consumed. The MR-SAM uses the same missile as the LR-SAM to protect its air bases. The ground infrastructure, however, is far more complex.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said the 10 November 2014 full system intercept test validated all elements of the locally developed air and missile defense system and transitions the program into operational testing as it ramps up to serial production. “The system is now operational,” said Boaz Levy, executive vice president and general manager of IAI’s Systems, Missiles and Space Group.

“All components of sea- and land-based systems were validated under realistic threat conditions,” Levy said of the vertically launched intercepting system designed for persistent defense against saturation attacks by long-range missiles and a spectrum of air-breathing threats. Briefing reporters, Levy said he expected Barak-8 partners in Israel and India to declare initial operational capability (IOC) in “a number of months.”