India Defence Fair Defexpo 2022

Nilgiri · Jul 30, 2021

A while away, but location and time announced....so watch space and gather any pre-show news here for time being etc.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1421065067257237506

Fuzuli NL · Jul 30, 2021

Any info about that AWACS platform?

Nilgiri · Jul 30, 2021

Fuzuli NL said:
Any info about that AWACS platform?

The one in this picture seems to be the first iteration of the 6 AWACS requirement (for total of 15 when combined with phalcons-ilyushin and netra-embraer).

By "netra" i mean the local LRDE developed + deployed radar system used on the embraer platform (the combined system is technically what is "Netra"...there are 3 of them).

BTW, LRDE is one of the best labs in DRDO.

This first iteration had a (new + imported) A330 platform (which was only supplier that responded to the RFI iirc) and would have NETRA ie Netra-a330.

It was scrapped due to cost I think.

The current platform (2nd iteration) has moved on to A320 (retired Air India a/c) ...i,e netra-a320.

It made appearance in the earlier aero india:

Aero India 2021

Official website of the aero india 2021 https://aeroindia.gov.in/ And export booklet for it

defencehub.live

There is also long term effort for larger (dome array) for netra (much like you see with the A330 one), though we have to see what a/c platform that will end up using....and what requirement will shape up then in numbers for it:

Radar, Sensors and Electronic Warfare Archive

Tonbo's T-Rex long-range reconnaissance and observation system deployed with IA How good they are when compared to western similar products

defencehub.live

That thread in pages 1 to 2 also has context on the current (A320) iteration.

@Gessler et al.

Gessler · Jul 31, 2021

Nilgiri said:
The one in this picture seems to be the first iteration of the 6 AWACS requirement (for total of 15 when combined with phalcons-ilyushin and netra-embraer).

By "netra" i mean the local LRDE developed + deployed radar system used on the embraer platform (the combined system is technically what is "Netra"...there are 3 of them).

BTW, LRDE is one of the best labs in DRDO.

This first iteration had a (new + imported) A330 platform (which was only supplier that responded to the RFI iirc) and would have NETRA ie Netra-a330.

It was scrapped due to cost I think.

The current platform (2nd iteration) has moved on to A320 (retired Air India a/c) ...i,e netra-a320.

It made appearance in the earlier aero india:

Aero India 2021

Official website of the aero india 2021 https://aeroindia.gov.in/ And export booklet for it

defencehub.live

There is also long term effort for larger (dome array) for netra (much like you see with the A330 one), though we have to see what a/c platform that will end up using....and what requirement will shape up then in numbers for it:

Radar, Sensors and Electronic Warfare Archive

Tonbo's T-Rex long-range reconnaissance and observation system deployed with IA How good they are when compared to western similar products

defencehub.live

That thread in pages 1 to 2 also has context on the current (A320) iteration.

@Gessler et al.

The earlier project (360 dome radar on A330) was called AWACS-India and is now reportedly shelved, yes.

It's been replaced with the AEW&C Mk-II (aka Netra Mk-II) program which is basically an improvement of the Netra system as it exists on the Embraer EMB-145I, but this time will be mounted on A319/320 platform.

AWACS-India:

AEW&C Mk-II aka Netra Mk-II:

Nilgiri · Feb 21, 2022

Defexpo 2022 will be five-day event, 1,000 exhibitors likely

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Defexpo, billed as Asia’s largest exhibition of military platforms an

www.newindianexpress.com

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Defexpo, billed as Asia’s largest exhibition of military platforms and equipment. Gandhinagar in Gujarat will host the 12th edition of Defexpo from March 10-14.

The event was earlier scheduled for four days beginning March 10, but the defence ministry on Friday said Singh has extended it by one day.

“The Defexpo-2022 is symbolic of India’s resolve to further its business interests and take global initiatives towards furthering peace and security in the region,” the ministry said.

It said 930 exhibitors have registered for the mega event so far and the number is expected to rise beyond 1,000 in the days ahead.

After Singh reviewed the preparations, it said the event is being organised as one of the largest international exhibitions of military platforms.

“The event is being organised as one of the largest defence international exhibitions of the world. There has been greater domestic and international interest in this 12th edition of Defexpo since India relaxed its health protocols owing to the reduction in COVID-19 cases,” the ministry said in a statement.

Nilgiri · Mar 7, 2022

Due to ongoing UKR-RUS war, the fair has been postponed indefinitely.

Defence Expo 2022 deferred, experts say may hamper India’s image

Sources suggest one of the reasons behind the decision is the situation in Ukraine.

indianexpress.com

Nilgiri · Aug 9, 2022

New dates have now been announced (Oct 18th - 22nd 2022).

Defence expo to be held from Oct 18-22 in Gandhinagar

The exhibition was earlier proposed to be held between March 10 and 14 in Gandhinagar. However, on March 4, the ministry had postponed the event stating that participants were experiencing problems related to logistics. On Monday, the ministry said the five-day event -- comprising three business...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Nilgiri · Oct 13, 2022

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1580478568915959809

Zapper · Oct 13, 2022

Nilgiri said:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1580478568915959809

That doesn't even remotely look armored or capable enough to take an RPG hit, let alone an ATGM...hopefully there's some ERA or modular armor in the works

Nilgiri · Oct 13, 2022

Zapper said:
That doesn't even remotely look armored or capable enough to take an RPG hit, let alone an ATGM...hopefully there's some ERA or modular armor in the works

Its the base configuration for sure (just look at the concept art already out there, they are much more armoured up).

Useful to have at this juncture first to test and check out the traction system thoroughly first.

Nilgiri · Oct 16, 2022

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1581545379224780802

Zapper · Oct 16, 2022

Nilgiri said:
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1580478568915959809

L&T might've screwed it up...looks pathetic

Nilgiri · Oct 16, 2022

Zapper said:
L&T might've screwed it up...looks pathetic

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Lets wait and see what this even is....and what its final evolution actually is. It could be a BMP upgrade concept rather than FICV....something like Abhay but they gave it to L&T now?