So far I heard, IAF waited Meteors but MBDA rejected due to Russian radar. Derby ER was available since 2018 and is getting integrated. Astra -1 already there.
45 Sqdn usually at Gujrat/Rajastan area where as 18 flying bullets used to be at Sri nagar. Since 18 still to be equipped, 45 may be deployed (Sri nagarAB, guess!) The 35 Sqdn, will have an act there as it is equipped with Derby ER with proven ELTA 2032 radar.
First of all, Its not all about the Phalcons or any other platforms in station all the time. It depends upon situations and there are already ground-based radars too for all sectors. Detecting or tracking was not the reason for early slow response. Everything was detected the moment it took off...
Not really, It was said to be around Jalandhar.
Check Falcon's tracking range with 450 km. It is covering well areas including Part of Rajastan, entire punjab & J&K.
It was flying over Punjab and started moving to near the theatre once the action started. The battlefield was controlled from the ground as the first detection and further handling were from Ground and no hand over in-between to AWACS. Further reinforcements (Mig-29s & MKIs) were vectored by...
There is a huge change in military thinking in India for the last few years.
-Appointment of CDS
-Strategic area commands
- army recruitment for 3 years will cut down salary and pension costs which took 75% of defense budget.
-Buying fighter jets in trenches unlike SU-30 deal for 270 jets, last...
You will see a patern here. Our major procurement is for Navy (barring Apache and arty) where IN and USN have a common interest and will be operating as allies in Indian ocean region. Whereas IAF is concerned, no front line stuff(Fighter AC, LR & MR Sams) will be procured from Uncle Sam.