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36 Rafale F4, Navy Scrap US Frigate Gun, DRDO Aesa Maritime Radar, New Mi-28N, LongShot UAV

Russia’s Night Hunter Mi-28N can Slay tanks with just one hit



According to the developers of these weapons, the missile launched by the Mi-28N can destroy any existing tank with a single blow. Given the fact that this helicopter will be equipped with a number of missiles, only a few Mi-28N are enough to destroy an entire enemy tank battalion.

When developing the Vikhr-1 missile, the creators were guided by the principle that the missile must be guaranteed to hit the chosen target. In addition to destroying armoured vehicles, the Vikhr-1 missile is also capable of destroying any stationary object.

Given that NATO is deploying its armoured forces near the Russian border, the arrival of the Mi-28 helicopter with Vikhr-1 equipment is very timely. Just a few helicopters can easily defeat the superior force of the enemy.

US Developing An Ultimate ‘Air Warrior’ That Can Hunt-Down Most Advanced Fighter Jets Without A Blink : LongShot UAV

US defense giant General Atomics recently released the first concept image of a missile-carrying air-to-air combat drone which the firm is developing as part of the DAARPA’s LongShot program.

The development of the combat drone is part of the US government-run Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DAARPA) LongShot program, which seeks to significantly increase the engagement range and effectiveness of air-to-air weapons.

In practice, the program aims to launch an unmanned drone carrying missiles close to the enemy territory from an aircraft or bomber.

This way, LongShot is envisioned to increase the survivability of manned platforms by allowing them to be at standoff ranges far away from enemy threats, while an air-launched LongShot UAV efficiently closes the gap to take more effective missile shots.

DRDO concludes Ground trials of AESA Maritime Radar for MMMA Program

DRDO has concluded all ground-based trials of the new Active electronically scanned array (AESA) Maritime Radar to be used as a maritime surveillance airborne radar system for search and rescue missions on the proposed Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMMA) aircraft that will be based on Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transporter.

DRDO’s A319 ‘Anusandhan’ will be used to test most of the airborne developmental flight trials of the new AESA Maritime Patrol Radar that will have maritime surveillance, pollution surveillance, and search and rescue capabilities.

New AESA Maritime Radar under development is an improved and upgraded radar that was seen in Embraer EMB-145 AEW&C Netra aircraft.

In addition to the standard air to sea surface search modes, It can also be used in air-to-air mode to detect and track aerial targets.

Navy to scrap plans to procure 13 MK-45 guns from US, considering ‘Make in India’ route now

The Indian Navy is set to junk the proposed acquisition of 13 MK-45 anti-surface and anti-air gun systems from the US for its 11 under-construction frigates and destroyers. Sources in the defence establishment said

Navy is looking at a larger Make in India initiative for the 127 millimetre gun systems rather than opting for the deal with the US.

The cost factor was the primary reason behind junking the deal that was to be made under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route, adding that the 127 millimetre guns, 13 in numbers, would have cost India about $1 billion.

The cost is very high. More than the gun itself, the specialised ammunition is more expensive. The Navy will use the existing 76 millimetre guns while a larger plan for the 127 mm guns bears fruit. As and when that materialises, the 76 millimetre guns will be replaced.  

Another reason was the logistics involved. Only 11 ships would have had this particular gun system. Logistics and maintenance will have to cater for these 11 ships exclusively.

Indian Airforce Pushes for 36 Rafale F4

Indian Air Force will receive the last of the 10 Rafale F3R by January 2022 and recently Chief RKS Bhadauria held talks with senior officials at the Ministry of Defence and Prime Minister Office to make a case for procurement of 36 F4 standard that is planned for 2024, with some functions becoming available as of 2022.

IAF is lobbying for the purchase of the second lot of Rafale F4 standard aircraft that might be partially assembled in kit form in the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) at Nagpur.

IAF has been pushing additional 36 jets that will take the Rafale fleet to 72 units and the third batch of 36 jets might be pursued post conclusion of the second batch sometime in 2030.

Tender floated for procurement of 114 jets in one go, now financially is not viable due to current financial crunch and making them from made in India will not only be expensive but also increase the cost of the unit produced.

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