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Derby-ER is integrated, next gen software refined communication (Rafael Bnet) already done in all MKIs.(It was going on since 2018)

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.

he underwent complex brain surgery and infection along with COVID was the issue.

25-30 PLA soldiers under IA captivity as POWs as per twitter sources.

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.

We can arm LCA with meteor if our AESA radar is indigenous. MBDA will allow hopefully

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...

@notorious_eagle Hellfire confirmed that AWACS were on station.

Negative, latest R-77 with double the range of NEZ already procured.

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.

IAF do order 83+40 LCAs as if now. Meanwhile what this video from the same source

I will not be surprised if Navy selects F-18s as I would like Rafales. Navy needs more commonality with US Navy as they perceive one common adversary.

FYI, IAF ordered only 50 Astra MK1 for extensive user trails and to mate with different fire control radars of fighter jets. So for the information is available, It will not be mass-produced but ASTRA 2 which is equivalent of AIM-120 anr I-Derby ER with 160 km range with duel pulse motor. Astra...

aL An article dated 2001 Jan?

4 FOCs to be delivered by end of 2019-20 financial year, i.e 31st March 2020. One is ready, SP-22 will fly mostly next week. SP-23 & 24 is in final stages, mostly delivered in May. Hence the new sqdn, Flying bullets will be formed with 3 FOC jets. The two month delay was becoz of the tweaks...

There are 40 Tejas ordered by IAF. first 20 as IOC configuration and balance 20 as FOC configuration and later IOCs will be modified to FOC. First 20 IOC jets termed as SP-1 to 20, this is the FOC first one from next 20 lot, hence SP-21.

Not 60 km, some were fired from 30km distance. Our QRSAM based on Astra will be ready for operational deployment after 4-5 years And we urgently need one QR system to fulfill this role. Since US pissed off with S400, this purchase may work both of us good at this point of time. Mostly all...