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VL-SRSAM For IAF, Donier-228 Offer to US, C-295 Procurement, MRSAM at Jaisalmer, T-72 Trainer Aircraft Deal with India

VL-SRSAM ADS taking shape for Indian Airforce

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) earlier this year carried out two successful launches of vertical launch short-range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) from a static vertical launcher from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur that was meant for the Navy but idrw.org has been told that work on the Truck based VL-SRSAM Quick Reaction Air Defense Systems for the Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun.

4 cell canister modules mounted on a road-mobile 4×6 Truck to enable 360° slant capabilities with autonomous and net-centric capabilities have been developed, while work on the integration of electro-optical observation payload and wireless data link communication is under process to provide air defense coverage for fixed assets and point and area defense for mobile forces in combat areas.

DRDO plans to test the Naval and Air force variant in the coming months before it is cleared for trials from the Naval warship and Mobile Air defense system for the Air force. VL-SRSAM Air defense system can defend large areas against helicopters, attack aircraft, and stand-off threats like UAVs, cruise missiles, combat bombers, and kamikaze attack drones.

VL-SRSAM Air defense system basically is Astra Mk1 Air to air missile with Integrated Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system. DRDO plans to make Air defense system modular so that it is not limited to only one missile type, as it plans to offer longer-range missiles in the future with improved capabilities.

Dornier 228 offered to US Navy: HAL

According to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Annual report for 2020-21, HAL has Offered Do-228 aircraft to US Navy in July 2020, in response to their Global RFI for Multi-Engine Trainer Aircraft program. USN plans to replace the Beechcraft T-44 Pegasus variant of the King Air 90 that the service has used for the role since 1980 for the US Marine Corps (USMC), and US Coast Guard (USCG) from 2023.

RFIs laid out performance parameters for the candidate aircraft, including a cruise speed of no less than 195 kt, a service ceiling of no less than 20,000 ft, and an endurance of no less than 3.5 hours (while performing certain stated flight profiles). Other specifications included passenger seating numbers and baggage carrying loads.

USN RFI calls for each aircraft to have a 20,000 flight hour life, 65,000 landings, and a maximum of 15 landings per flight hour. The T-44A Pegasus is a trainer version, designated the Model H90 by Beechcraft, used to train United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Air Force pilots to fly multi-engine aircraft. A total of 61 were delivered to the US Navy between 1977 and 1980.

IAF gets Centre’s nod to procure 56 transport aircraft; 40 to be manufactured in India

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved procurement of 56 C-295 MW transport aircraft for Indian Air Force from a Spain-based private company. This is the first project of its kind in which a military aircraft will be manufactured in India by a private company. Of 56, 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain within 48 months of signing of the contract and 40 aircraft will be manufactured in India by TATA Consortium within ten years of the deal.

All 56 aircraft will be installed with indigenous electronic warfare suite, the Central government said in an official release. C-295 MW is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the ageing Avro aircraft of IAF. The aircraft has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops and cargo.

The programme will act as a catalyst in employment generation in aerospace ecosystem of the country and is expected to generate 600 highly skilled jobs directly, over 3000 indirect jobs and an additional 3000 medium skill employment opportunities, the government said.

The project will give a boost to aerospace ecosystem in India wherein several MSMEs spread over the country will be involved in manufacturing of parts of the aircraft, it added.

A large number of detail parts, sub-assemblies and major component assemblies of aero structure are scheduled to be manufactured in India. “The programme will provide major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ of the government as it offers a unique opportunity for the Indian private sector to enter into technology intensive and highly competitive aviation Industry.

The project will augment domestic aviation manufacturing resulting in reduced import dependence and expected increase in exports,” the release said. “This programme is a unique initiative of Government of India to strengthen indigenous capabilities and boost ‘Make in India’,” it added.

Saab awards contract to Bengaluru-based firm to make electrical systems for T-7A trainer aircraft

Swedish aerospace company Saab has awarded a contract to Bengaluru-based FE-SIL to manufacture electrical interconnections systems for the T-7A trainer aircraft, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The trainer aircraft, which has been manufactured by Boeing in partnership with Saab, will train the next generation of fighter and bomber pilots, FE-SIL said in the statement.

 “Under the multi-year contract, FE-SIL will deliver the required wiring systems for the advanced aircraft’s aft fuselage,” it said. Fokker Elmo SASMOS Interconnection Systems Limited (FE-SIL) is a joint venture between GKN Aerospace and SASMOS HET Technologies Limited.

IAF to induct MR-SAM today, deployed at Jaisalmer

It will be a major addition to India’s air-defence system, to protect the armed forces against air and missile attacks. The first MR-SAM or the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile, developed jointly by the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be handed over to the Indian Air Force at its base in Jaisalmer tomorrow.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief of the IAF, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will be present at the function, to be held after an IAF aircraft lands on a highway in the Barmer area. Similar landings have happened on highways in Uttar Pradesh and a fighter plane having the option of landing on a highway in case there is a problem in the airfield during times of conflict is reassuring.

 The MR-SAM has a range of 70 km and can hit aircraft, helicopters and also, incoming missiles. It has a speed of Mach-2 and will be useful in protecting Indian armed forces’ assets. The deal between the IAI and the DRDO to develop the MR-SAM was signed a decade ago.

Once the MR-SAM is ready, it can be mass-produced for the armed forces. India and Israel have worked together on the missile. The two countries remain close defence partners.

Zorya-Mashproekt to produce gas turbine engines for two Indian Navy frigates

The designer and manufacturer of gas turbines Zorya-Mashproekt has signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Limited for the supply of two M7H2 units for the needs of the Indian Navy. According to the Ukroboronprom press service, it is planned to equip new multipurpose frigates with gas turbine units that will soon be built at the Indian shipyard.

“According to the contract, the first unit should be ready in December next year, the second one—in July 2023,” the Ukroboronprom clarified. M7H2 units have an upgraded microprocessor control system, 58,000 horsepower and allow for the speed of 30 knots.

Goa Shipyard Limited is an Indian Government owned ship building company located on the West Coast of India at Vasco da Gama, Goa. Recall that over the past two weeks, Zorya-Mashproekt has signed contracts with Indian customers totaling about $100 million. Goa Shipyard Limited is an Indian Government owned ship building company located on the West Coast of India at Vasco da Gama, Goa. State Enterprise Gas Turbine Research and Production Complex Zorya-Mashproekt is one of the leaders in world gas turbine construction.

The baseline enterprise profile is the design, production, and repair of gas turbines for the naval vessels and ships, power industry, and gas transmission lines. Zorya’s products are competitive with world analogues and are in demand.

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