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[Lemurian]

India to upgrade naval Do 228s

by Akhil Kadidal

The maritime reconnaissance version of the Indian Navy's Dornier Do 228 aircraft. (Janes/Patrick Allen)

The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to upgrade the Indian Navy's Dornier Do 228 fleet.

The contract, announced on 15 March, has a value of INR28.9 billion (USD348.6 million) and will cover the mid-life upgrade (MLU) of 25 Do 228s in the Indian Navy, including the installation of associated equipment. According to the MoD, the MLU will include the replacement of the aircraft's primary sensors and incorporation of new avionics.

“The upgrade would significantly enhance the operational capability of the Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy to perform primary roles of maritime surveillance, coastal surveillance, electronic intelligence, and development of Maritime Domain Awareness,” the MoD said. “In addition, this upgrade will also enable Indian Navy Dorniers to carry out secondary roles of search and rescue, medical/casualty evacuation, and communication.”

The MoD said that the execution span of the MLU programme is six-and-a-half years.

 

[Gessler]

ALH Dhruv Mk-3MR

 

[Gessler]

Rafale-M deal signed!

India-France sign mega deal for 26 Rafale fighters, integration of Astra missile & a fuselage facility

Delivery of these aircraft would begin in 2028, 3 years from the date of contract, and will be completed by 2030.

theprint.in

• $8 billion for 22 carrier-based Rafale-M and 4 shore-based Rafale B
• Price includes Training, Simulators, Weapons & 5-year PBL contract
• Facility for production of the fuselage will be set up in India
• Local MRO facility for engines, weapons & sensors
• ToT will be provided, allowing integration of Astra Mk-1 BVR missiles onto Indian Rafales

 

[Nilgiri]

 

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I saw this earlier and was thinking, thats a hefty price tag right?

 

[Rajendra Chola]

Rafale-M deal signed!

India-France sign mega deal for 26 Rafale fighters, integration of Astra missile & a fuselage facility

Delivery of these aircraft would begin in 2028, 3 years from the date of contract, and will be completed by 2030.

theprint.in

• $8 billion for 22 carrier-based Rafale-M and 4 shore-based Rafale B
• Price includes Training, Simulators, Weapons & 5-year PBL contract
• Facility for production of the fuselage will be set up in India
• Local MRO facility for engines, weapons & sensors
• ToT will be provided, allowing integration of Astra Mk-1 BVR missiles onto Indian Rafales

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There will be zero ToT. They will just work with an Indian company for Astra integration. Fuselage designs will be shared for production. They bargained hard on not integrating Uttam Aesa or sharing of source codes reg integration of Indian weapons & munitions ourselves.