ABHYAS to augment India’s defence capability with HEAT system as HAL secures massive order
In yet another shot in the arm for India, state owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has successfully secured an order for manufacturing, assembling, integrating, testing and supplying the High Speed Expendable Aerial Target( HEAT) system known as Abhyas from the Aeronautical Development Establishment of DRDO.
Following the successful completion of the order, HAL would
be identified as the development cum production partner for the supply of this
target system along with a private firm. It is estimated to have large
requirement from tri services – Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy
and DRDO laboratories for evaluation trials of the missile programme.
Abhyas was first successfully flight tested in May 2019 and
subsequent evaluation trials are being conducted by ADE & DRDO. This order
would mark the beginning of the series production of Abhyas. The latest
development comes after HAL signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited
for the development and supply of 20 types of systems for the LCA Tejas Mk1A
programme.
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French Defence Minister Offers Rafale-M Jets For India’s 2nd
Aircraft Carrier
France is ready to provide additional Rafale fighter jets to
India if it requires, French Defence Minister Florence Parley said on Friday
while noting that the use of the same aircraft by the two strategic partners is
a reflection of real asset and strength in their ties.
The French embassy on Thursday said a total of 33 Rafale jets
have already been delivered to India as per schedule despite the pandemic. The
French minister also referred to India’s planned induction of a second aircraft
carrier and indicated that France will be interested to supply the carrier-based
jets. We know that the aircraft carrier will soon be there & that carrier-based
aircrafts are needed. We are open and ready to provide any other Rafale if this
is India’s decision.
India’s first home made aircraft carrier Vikrant is scheduled
to be inducted into the Indian Navy by August next year. In her comments,
French Defence Minister said France and India are both “viscerally committed”
to national sovereignty and independence. France, more than any other country,
understands the necessity of the Indian content. And we are fully committed to
the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
After Indian Multirole Helicopter HAL has plans for Chinook
Class transport helicopter
HAL has started work on the design and development of the
Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH), a 13 tons medium lift helicopter that will
eventually replace the Mi-17 fleet from the Indian Armed forces starting from
2032 onwards.
HAL’s Chairman and Managing Director R. Madhavan confirmed
that the company is also looking to work on 20 to 24 tons helicopter that will
put it in the league of heavy lift transport helicopter class.
HAL will discuss with armed forces before the configuration
of the new helicopter class is confirmed but these new helicopters will be
placed above IMRH but in the same class of Boeing CH-47 Chinook but below Mi-26
fleet of Heavy helicopters in the hierarchy.
After IMRH, the next class of helicopters will feature a next
generation coaxial rotor system and push propeller for fast acceleration and
deceleration, better speed, and combat radius.
Guided rockets: PSU made to work with private sector to get
DRDO systems
The new defence PSUs formed out of the Ordnance Factory Board
are now depending on the private sector to complete the latest guided Pinaka
rocket systems they are working on. The guided rocket has a range of over 70km
and is precise on the target due to the guidance kit. It is being jointly made
by Yantra India Limited and Munitions India Limited. Based at Nagpur, Yantra is
providing the hardware while filling is to be done by Munitions India Limited,
which has its headquarters in Pune.
Nagpur’s Economic Explosives Limited is also working on the
guided rocket project and is at an advanced stage. Without the technology for
the guidance kits, on which the performance of the rockets hinges, the PSUs had
approached the two companies to complete the project.
The PSUs are learnt to be now close to a deal with Bharat
Forge. Bharat Forge confirmed that the company will be supplying the kit. After
that, it would be a joint endeavour.
