Adv. Vaishnav Bramhankar’s Post

An Alarming Situation for #India and #IndianAirforce - IAF #fighter strength below 1965 level The statement by the Air Chief can divided in to very distinct parts Part 1 - Reduction of the fighter Squadrons to 31 as against the sanctioned strength of 42 has very serious ramifications. It is more than 25 percent reduction. This has to be viewed in context of present security scenario around us. ⛔ #Pakistan is more hostile and will remain so ⛔ #China has been very active at the border and there have been numerous engagements with Indian Army. ⛔ Any future war will in all probability will be on these 2 fronts. That means that India's 31 squadrons will be pitted against almost 3000 fighters of Pakistan and China combined. That is an asymmetry which should give nightmares to any with or without knowledge of #airwarfare ⛔ Other neighbors like Bangladesh, Nepal etc are openly hostile towards India though on their own they will not lock horns with India. The sum total is that we are surrounded by hostile neighbors and the threat level has increased exponentially since 1965. Part 2. Air Chief vows that we will fight with whatever we have - Well that India will do that which is to continue to fight till the last fighter and last pilot but this is not the situation India wants to be in. #Aatamnirbharta is good and is required but it cannot come at the cost of nations defense. Till the time we become self sufficient there is a requirement to import aircraft not 10 or 20 but in 100s if we want to secure the nation. As a first step make good this shortfall of 11 squadrons and then add some more. Over and over it has been proven that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Lessons of 1962 and 1965 should never be forgotten, #india #china #pakistan #nationaldefence #army #airforce #rakshamantri #airchief #armedforces

https://lnkd.in/eAfgnrvi US Pushes Boeing F-15EX To Indian Air Force, A Mighty Powerful Fighter Aircraft That IAF Will Ignore: OPED India’s 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), the likely mother-of-all-deals, continues to blow-hot-blow-cold. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is down to 31 fighter squadrons vis-à-vis authorized 42 and actually requires much more to contend with the two powerful adversaries. The IAF has already ordered nearly 200 LCA Mk1 and Mk1A variants and has committed to 200 LCA Mk2. Nine years...

DRDO's Gaurav Glide Bomb Test: India’s Advanced Defence Capabilities Explained | UPSC Insights Join us as we delve into the latest achievement by DRDO – the successful test of the Gaurav Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB). Launched from a SU-330 MK-1 fighter jet, this 1,000 KG air-launched bomb showcases India’s cutting-edge defense technology. Equipped with a hybrid navigation system (GPS + INS), the Gaurav Glide Bomb has demonstrated pinpoint accuracy, hitting its target with precision. Developed by the Research Centre Imarat, this test is a testament to India’s growing indigenous defense capabilities, with participation from Adani Defence and Bharat Forge. Perfect for UPSC and civil services aspirants, this video will give you an in-depth understanding of the technology and its implications for India's defense strategy. #DRDO #GauravGlideBomb #IndianDefence #UPSC #CivilServices #MilitaryTechnology #DefenceNews #India #LongRangeGlideBomb #HybridNavigation #AdaniDefence #BharatForge #UPSC2024 #CurrentAffairs

F-35 In India For ‘Tarang Shakti’ Drills? Will US Send Its Stealth Fighters To India As Lockheed Baits IAF With ‘Combo Offer’ The year 2024 saw the Indian Air Force (IAF) flexing its muscles with mega wargames. The possibility of the US Air Force’s F-35 fighter jet taking part in the impending multi-national drills ‘Tarang Shakti’ has once highlighted the capability gap in the IAF’s fleet, which is without a 5th-generation aircraft. If F-35A takes part in Tarang Shakti, it will be the...

Top Contenders for MRFA Deal. Dassault Aviation Rafale: A leading contender in the MRFA deal, with previous deal is a front runner. Boeing Defense, Space & Security A real contender in the MRFA deal, but expensive. Brings in the latest technology Lockheed Martin Martin F-21: A contender in the MRFA deal. Saab JAS-39 Gripens: A also a contender in the MRFA deal. Eurofighter Typhoon: A contender in the MRFA deal and is wanting to get into Indian Defence sector. Russian Su-35 fighters Mikoyan MiG-35 another Russian Fighter The deal is likely to take place in 2025/26 and the delivery would take place only in 2028/29. The Indian Airforce would like to be the best in the world. Indian Air Force Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, India

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a ₹13,500 crore deal with Navratna PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 12 Russian-origin Su-30MKI fighter jets to fill the Indian Air Force fleet strength deficiency. https://trib.al/i16ZMoW

India's Tejas Fighter Project has Crashed India's ambitious project to indigenously produce a light fighter aircraft (called Tejas) for its shrinking air force by all accounts has all but crashed. India's Air Chief Marshal AP Singh was compelled to break silence and ask where the promised aircraft were. "Tejas, we started inducting it in 2016...We should go back to 1984 when the project was conceived. The aircraft flew 17 years later in 2001. Then, the induction started another 16 years later in 2016. Today we are in 2024 and I (Indian Air Force) do not have the first 40 aircraft...We need to do something..." The Air Chief has reason to be blunt. Despite the media hype India has not been able to produce the Tejas for various reasons even while the government has halted the induction of other much needed aircraft from abroad. India's air power has been rapidly dwindling in the last ten years and is fast approaching a point where it might not even be able to match Pakistan's which has been bolstered by the rapid addition of modern fighters from China. India desperately needs to rehaul its combat aircraft production capacities, even create new companies to augment capacities and capabilities, as the Air Chief said. #IAF #AirForce #Tejas

TEJAS LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expressed significant concerns over delays in the production and delivery of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), a project managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh highlighted that, despite the induction of Tejas beginning in 2016, the IAF has yet to receive the initial batch of 40 aircraft. He emphasized that “technology delayed is technology denied,” underscoring the critical need for timely deliveries to maintain national security. Several factors contribute to these production delays: 1. Supply Chain Issues: Delays in the delivery of F-404 engines from General Electric have significantly impacted the production schedule. Originally expected by March 2023, the engines are now anticipated to arrive by March 2025, causing a two-year setback. 2. Production Capacity Constraints: HAL’s current manufacturing capabilities have been insufficient to meet the required production rates. The IAF has urged HAL to enhance its production capacity to deliver 24 aircraft annually. Additionally, there is a call for the establishment of diversified production lines to address the growing supply gap. 3. Limited Private Sector Involvement: The defense production sector in India has traditionally been dominated by state-owned enterprises like HAL. There is a growing consensus that increased participation from private defense suppliers could introduce competition, drive efficiency, and accelerate production timelines. These delays have broader implications for India’s defense capabilities, especially considering the increasing militarization by neighboring countries. The IAF’s current fighter squadron strength has diminished to 30, below the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons, exacerbating concerns over national security. To address these challenges, the IAF and defense experts advocate for: • Enhanced Production Processes: Investing in advanced manufacturing technologies and upskilling the workforce to boost production efficiency. • Private Sector Engagement: Encouraging private companies to participate in defense production to foster competition and innovation. • Timely Research and Development: Ensuring that R&D efforts adhere to strict timelines to prevent technological obsolescence. Implementing these measures is crucial for India to achieve self-reliance in defense production and to effectively address the evolving security challenges in the region. Cyrus Savaksha Saiwalla #veteran https://lnkd.in/gdKGS9c8

Why Should Be India Considering The F-35 Fighter Jets By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd) The Indian Air Force had hit a low point with only 29 fighter squadrons in 2020. China's recent aggressive actions have reignited India's concerns. The sighting of China's J-20 fighter in Tibet poses a significant threat. India's own stealth fighter, the AMCA, is still many years away from deployment. In the meantime, I believe that acquiring the F-35 could serve as a temporary solution to bolster India's air defense capabilities. Make sure to read the full article before forming any conclusions: https://lnkd.in/gCegkBP4

👉 Satellite images taken on May 27 reveal that China has stationed its advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets less than 150 kilometres from India's boundary in Sikkim 👉 The image shared on X by All Source Analysis shows 6 J-20 fighter jets at Shigatse airport, the second-largest city in Tibet, which serves as a dual-use military and civilian airport. The image also shows 8 J-10 fighter jets and a KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft 👉 The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly aware of the deployment of the J-20 fighters but declined to comment on their presence 👉 Introduced in 2017, the Chengdu J-20, or Mighty Dragon, is equipped with advanced sensors and China's most sophisticated air-to-air missiles, such as the PL-15, capable of striking targets up to 300 km away 👉 India counters the J-20 with its fleet of 36 French-built Rafale fighters, with a second squadron of 16 Rafales stationed in Hasimara, West Bengal, approximately 290 kilometres from Shigatse Sources: NDTV, The Economic Times