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I copied this over to a doc file, don't even remember where from...take with pinch of salt:
BEL is making it.
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I copied this over to a doc file, don't even remember where from...take with pinch of salt:
BEL is making it.
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Photo of an LCA Tejas MK-1 with 3 drop tanks.
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Are there 2 separate projects for IRST?I copied this over to a doc file, don't even remember where from...take with pinch of salt:
BEL is making it.
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1.One for Tejas MK-2/TEDBF/AMCA
2 And the other will be developed by both HAL and BEL in Co-operation for SU-30 MKI.
Kindly elaborate please.
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Whatever knowledge will be gained in the development of the New IRST for Tejas MK-2/AMCA/TEDBF etc, it will be used in the development of the IRST for SU-30 MKI.
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Philippines eyes India’s Tejas fighter jet – reports - AeroTime
The Philippines consider buying a range of Indian aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, Indian sources report. The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), according to the Indian news...
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The Philippines consider buying a range of Indian aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, Indian sources report.
The Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), according to the Indian news agency IANS, referring to unnamed sources close to the matter.
The memorandum was signed in the aftermath of a $368 million contract for India-made Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missiles. The deal between India and the Philippines was signed in January 2022.
The purchase of HAL Tejas fighter jet, LCH attack helicopter, as well as Dhruv and LUH utility helicopters has been reportedly discussed.
If pursued further, this would constitute the first export order for the Tejas. Numerous countries have considered purchasing the Tejas, most notably Malaysia, which received HAL’s bid in its ongoing light fighter jet tender.
Currently the Indian Air Force remains the sole operator of the Tejas.
The Philippine Air Force operates a small number of KAI FA-50, a ground attack version of Korean-made T-50 advanced jet trainers, as well as an assortment of turboprop light attack aircraft.
According to earlier reports, in 2021 the Philippine government expressed interest in acquiring the latest variant of Lockheed Martin F-16. The US State Department cleared the purchase, but no contract firmed up yet.
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The Philippines would rather take a pencil and poke its own eyes 
We neither have the capacity nor the quality assurance to export. In fact, we have issues with the continuous production system. I doubt we even have a system today looking at the photos of the factory. We are most probably doing a batch process (my speculation).
We neither have the capacity nor the quality assurance to export. In fact, we have issues with the continuous production system. I doubt we even have a system today looking at the photos of the factory. We are most probably doing a batch process (my speculation).
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India emerges frontrunner for Malaysian fighter jet order
India has offered an attractive financial package for its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and has committed that it can keep Malaysia's fleet of Su 30 jets flightworthy, given the vast spares reserve and technical expertise available with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
New Delhi: India has emerged as the frontrunner for a Malaysian requirement of light combat aircraft, with a package deal on the table that would include maintenance and spares for the nation's Russian origin Su 30 fighter jets.
India has offered an attractive financial package for its Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) and has committed that it can keep Malaysia's fleet of Su 30 jets flightworthy, given the vast spares reserve and technical expertise available with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Other contenders for the deal -- primarily South Korea and China -- are not in a position to offer this package as they do not have backend contracts with Russian manufacturers to work on the Sukhoi fighters. Malaysia has 18 of the Su 30 MKM fighters, which are very similar to the MKI version that is in service with the Indian Air Force.
It is learnt that detailed discussions on the dual package have taken place and a final decision may be possible under the government to government route. Several nations like Malaysia have been impacted by western sanctions on Russia that have made ordering spares and other supplies for legacy military equipment challenging.
The Malaysian air force has been scouting for 18 new light fighter jets, with the Indian LCA emerging as a top contender given its low acquisition cost and high technical ratings. India is offering the LCA Mk1A version with a modern AESA radar, new avionics and capability to integrate a variety of air to air and air to ground weapons. The Indian Air Force and Navy have also recently placed an order for indigenous Astra beyond visual range air to air missiles.
Senior teams from the Malaysian air force have visited India in the past to discuss the proposal. India is also offering to create a full maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the LCA fleet in Malaysia to ensure a high rate of availability.
The Indian LCA is priced at around $42 million per unit, a price made possible given economies of scale after the IAF placed an order for 83 fighter jets under the Make in India initiative. In 2019, India had dispatched two of its LCA fighters for the LIMA show at Langkawi as part of its efforts to pitch the jets for export order.
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Fingers crossed:
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Hindustan Aeronautics chairman and managing director R Madhavan has said India's LCA Tejas has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian country looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets, news agency PTI reported.
Madhavan said Kuala Lumpur has narrowed down on the Indian light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas notwithstanding the stiff competition from China's JF-17 jet, South Korea's FA-50 and Russia's Mig-35 as well as Yak-130.
HAL chief Madhavan said he is very confident that the deal would be closed soon unless some political shift takes place.
Madhavan said as part of the package, India has also offered to set up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility in Malaysia for its Russian-origin Su-30 fighter fleet as the country is facing difficulties in procuring spares for the aircraft in view of western sanctions against Russia.
The HAL chief said the negotiation is almost in the final stages as India is the only country which is offering them the support for their Su-30 aircraft other than Russia. We are the only one who can support them to the extent that they require for the Sukhoi fleet, Madhavan added.
Madhavan said if the Tejas deal is sealed with Malaysia, it will give a "very good signal" to other prospective buyers and boost its overall export potential.
A team of high-ranking officials and experts is expected to visit India soon to take forward the procurement process, reports say.
Madhavan said Tejas is a much superior aircraft compared to China's JF-17 and South Korean FA-50. The selection of the Indian aircraft would provide Malaysia with the option to go in for future upgrades of the fleet, Madhavan added.
Reports say besides the offer of maintenance of the Su-30 fleet of Malaysia, Tejas Mk-IA variant's technical parameters were much better than the close competitor Chinese JF-17, though it was offered cheaper.
The HAL chief said the Indian LCA is a much superior aircraft compared to JF-17 and FA-50 and that the selection of Tejas would provide Malaysia with the option to go in for future upgrades of the fleet.
"We actually are the only one who covered everything that they require and we met their budget requirements as well," Madhavan said.
"Nobody will offer them upgrades so fast as we would offer. They will have an alternative available in Tejas Mark 2 and they can even think of AMCA," Madhavan added.
The HAL has also started work on the MK 2 version of the Tejas as well as on an ambitious $5 billion project to develop a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Madhavan said HAL is going to maintain the same level of services to Malaysia as it has been giving to the IAF.
In February 2021, the Indian Defence Ministry sealed a ₹48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Asked whether the supply of Tejas jets to the IAF will be impacted if HAL wins the Malaysian contract, Madhavan said the production of the aircraft would be ramped up depending on the requirement.
According to the plan, the HAL would start delivering the jets (Mk-IA variant) to the IAF in 2025 and all 83 jets will have to be handed over by 2030.
Madhavan said if the deal with Malaysia is sealed, it will signal the acceptability of the aircraft, which would result in the opening up of many other options.
Kuala Lumpur is procuring the aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Russian MiG-29 fighter planes.
Tejas emerges as Malaysia's top choice for its new fighter jet programme
Hindustan Aeronautics chairman and managing director R Madhavan has said India's LCA Tejas has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian country looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets
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Hindustan Aeronautics chairman and managing director R Madhavan has said India's LCA Tejas has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian country looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets, news agency PTI reported.
Madhavan said Kuala Lumpur has narrowed down on the Indian light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas notwithstanding the stiff competition from China's JF-17 jet, South Korea's FA-50 and Russia's Mig-35 as well as Yak-130.
HAL chief Madhavan said he is very confident that the deal would be closed soon unless some political shift takes place.
Madhavan said as part of the package, India has also offered to set up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility in Malaysia for its Russian-origin Su-30 fighter fleet as the country is facing difficulties in procuring spares for the aircraft in view of western sanctions against Russia.
The HAL chief said the negotiation is almost in the final stages as India is the only country which is offering them the support for their Su-30 aircraft other than Russia. We are the only one who can support them to the extent that they require for the Sukhoi fleet, Madhavan added.
Madhavan said if the Tejas deal is sealed with Malaysia, it will give a "very good signal" to other prospective buyers and boost its overall export potential.
A team of high-ranking officials and experts is expected to visit India soon to take forward the procurement process, reports say.
Madhavan said Tejas is a much superior aircraft compared to China's JF-17 and South Korean FA-50. The selection of the Indian aircraft would provide Malaysia with the option to go in for future upgrades of the fleet, Madhavan added.
Reports say besides the offer of maintenance of the Su-30 fleet of Malaysia, Tejas Mk-IA variant's technical parameters were much better than the close competitor Chinese JF-17, though it was offered cheaper.
The HAL chief said the Indian LCA is a much superior aircraft compared to JF-17 and FA-50 and that the selection of Tejas would provide Malaysia with the option to go in for future upgrades of the fleet.
"We actually are the only one who covered everything that they require and we met their budget requirements as well," Madhavan said.
"Nobody will offer them upgrades so fast as we would offer. They will have an alternative available in Tejas Mark 2 and they can even think of AMCA," Madhavan added.
The HAL has also started work on the MK 2 version of the Tejas as well as on an ambitious $5 billion project to develop a fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).
Madhavan said HAL is going to maintain the same level of services to Malaysia as it has been giving to the IAF.
In February 2021, the Indian Defence Ministry sealed a ₹48,000 crore deal with HAL for the procurement of 83 Tejas fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Asked whether the supply of Tejas jets to the IAF will be impacted if HAL wins the Malaysian contract, Madhavan said the production of the aircraft would be ramped up depending on the requirement.
According to the plan, the HAL would start delivering the jets (Mk-IA variant) to the IAF in 2025 and all 83 jets will have to be handed over by 2030.
Madhavan said if the deal with Malaysia is sealed, it will signal the acceptability of the aircraft, which would result in the opening up of many other options.
Kuala Lumpur is procuring the aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Russian MiG-29 fighter planes.
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There are lots of news going around. The first order is always difficult. Let's see. I don't know how the current govt views India politically. They wanted to declare the results last year, Turkey managed to postpone it anyway. And we have had a chance to also propose Su maintenance. I don't think Malaysia could get a better deal than this.
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It makes a great deal of sense.
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These are the cgi. I wanna see the real thing. It's already postponed even after the DRDO chief explicitly said they are sticking to the timelines.
