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I don't see a reason for commonality when the systems we're inducting are indigenous and that should be the way forward. I'd rather have Astra integrated on all our platforms over Meteor or any other foreign missile. Meteors equipped on the Rafales will create the same psychological impact...

The PL-15 is unproven and bleeds energy at it's terminal phase...there's a high possibility to dodge with the right evasive maneuvers if their claims are to be trusted. Also, I doubt the current Chinese AESA radars would be able to effectively track targets in excess of 300km. Even the upcoming...

It would end up with the same fate as our assault rifles tender. Two tranches of 93k rifles each were ordered from Sig while the AK-203 deal will most likely be cancelled. The same with Spike ATGMs where the deal has been cancelled multiple times to procure DRDO's MPATGM. Eventually, emergency...

I don't see why we need Meteors on the Tejas. The meteor has a range of 120km (NEZ 60km best in class) while Astra Mk-1 with 110km and Astra Mk-2 with 160km. Mk-1 has already been inducted by IAF while Mk-2 is in trails. We can expect longer and faster versions of Astra in the near future. Post...

There's not much help required for the LCA Mk-2 or the MWF since it's essentially a larger version of the Tejas...larger airframe, bigger engine, more hardpoints, replacing Israeli radar, EW suite and avionics with indigenous ones What we need help with is Kaveri engine and potential...

I believe it was Israel's defence ministry which was lobbying for Athos. Even though they offered 70% local sourcing, it would just kill both Dhanush & ATAGS and near future hope of self-reliance in artillery systems

Keep in mind collaboration with DRDO means red-tape and bureaucracy. Not all DRDO divisions perform the same. For instance, their missile division is among their best which is why they're churning out missiles while also actively collaborating with the Israelis and Russians for the MR-SAM and...

There's some decent analysis on strat front forum on why modifying a K9's chassis wouldn't work...take a look

Athos is unlikely...might be the same Spike ATGM saga

K9's chassis isn't built for taking enemy fire, particularly Tank rounds and ATGMs. They'll blow a hole right through since K9 intention is to be placed away from the borders...out of enemy's line of sight Modifying it might cost a bomb and with modern ATGMs in place, it might still not be...

Looks like IA received it's first batch of US Army Extended Cold weather clothing kits (Gen 3+) Same kits worn by US forces

True, I think this was taken from IIT-K's lab

Armed drones are extremely efficient, particularly on our western sector where pak's aerial defences could be overwhelmed with drone swarms and MRLS salvos. Their AADs don't have the numbers nor are the most modern. Apart from the recent procurement of Harop suicide drones, we're also aiming...

It's not like we have any expensive western UAVs or plan to procure anytime soon. The Israeli Eitan, Searcher and Heron UAVs are all unarmed surveillance drones. There were some reports that Herons will be modified to carry munitions but that's still speculative. IN's lease of Sea Guardian's is...

ADE and DRDO should actively engage private sector and give them enough autonomy if they want to speed up the timeline. Though ADE came a long way from what it's been previously, being a decades old govt org filled with bureaucracy and red-tape...I doubt if they'd be able to meet deadlines...

LCA Tejas with Netra AWACS

Indigenously developed landing gear systems for UAVs handed over to Navy by CVRDE Retractable landing gear systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, indigenously built by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment here, a unit of the DRDO, were handed over to the Navy on Sunday...

Initial flight tests will consist of Flight controls and other electronics to ensure all parameters are met during flight and to assess it's air worthiness. Other recon, surveillance and weapons related sub-systems would be integrated subsequently

Who do you think will give kickbacks to IAF and MoD top brass if they go for a desi fighter. The congress made their cut over several decades and NDA might want the same...that's how they'd be able to conveniently send the next 10 generations of their off-spring to Ivy leagues On the brighter...