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L'Inde: l'autre Puissance d'Asie




Les articles réguliers sur la Chine et ses avancées dans l’aéronautique civile et militaire ne doivent pas nous faire oublier que l’Asie compte d’autres puissances pour qui l’aéronautique est vitale.

C’est le cas du plus grand compétiteur asiatique de la Chine : l’Inde. Ce pays-continent dispose des capacités scientifiques et industrielles pour développer comme lui ses capacités de frappe.

Tout d’abord dans le domaine balistique l’Inde souhaite décupler ses capacités et sa volonté s’exprime dans les projets hautement symboliques que sont les missiles BRAHMOS et AGNI ; mais l’Inde a développé son propre chasseur, tout comme la Chine, et prépare la relève !

Grâce à l’apport technologique Russe, une joint venture a été créée entre les deux pays pour la mise au point et la commercialisation du missile de croisière BRAHMOS qui peut être de trois versions : sol-sol ou terre-mer, mer-mer ou air-mer (depuis un Su-30MKI). Une variante sous-marine est en cours de développement. Dans sa version navale, le BRAHMOS est supersonique (Mach 2, a une trajectoire rasante et une portée max de 300km (à comparer avec les capacités de l’exocet : missile subsonique Mach 0,9 et 180km de portée seulement). Récemment l’Inde a décidé d’investir 250 millions US$ pour développer une version du missile pouvant voler à Mach 5. On le voit ce missile donnera à la marine indienne et à ses forces armées en général des capacités de loin supérieures à ce que dispose toues les marines européennes et chinoise !

Le missile AGNI consiste lui en un missile balistique à capacité nucléaire (notez que le BRAHMOS pourrait être équipé lui aussi) initiale, de conception nationale. Il existe en trois versions : AGNI 1 DE 2500km de portée ; l’AGNI 2 de 3000km de portée théorique, et l’AGNI 3 (en développement) de 5000 km de portée à terme. Ces missiles représentent avec le missile de théâtre PRITHVI les vecteurs de la dissuasion nucléaire indienne.

Mais l’Inde ne sera jamais une puissance aéronautique complète si elle ne développe pas son aéronautique militaire, et le dernier appel d’offre international pour acquérir un chasseur de dernière génération (9 milliards US$) pourrait bien être le dernier du genre, et voir les russes remporter le marché assez logiquement. En effet l’Inde et la Russie veulent développer en commun un chasseur de 5ème génération : c’est l’objet de l’accord signé à Moscou en octobre 2007 pour le projet PAK FA (Future Tactical Aviation Aircraft Complex).

Contrairement au F-22 RAPTOR US le projet russo-indien prévoit un avion tant furtif qu’hyper manœuvrable via des tuyères mobiles développées pour le Su-27, ainsi qu’un radar et des missiles à longues portées. A noter que le radar disposera de capacité de brouillage (existant déjà sur des Mig 29 et qui pourrait exister sur le RAFALE cette information n’ayant jamais été confirmée). Le mariage entre le génie aéronautique russe et le génie électronique et informatique indien devrait donner un résultat très intéressant.

Mais ce projet en commun ne signifie pas que l’Inde ne sait pas construire de chasseur de manière autonome : elle a en effet développé par elle-même le LCA (LIGHT COMBAT AIRCRAFT) . La décision de développer ce projet fut prise en 1983 pour remplacer les Mig-21 et les caractéristiques techniques sont fixées en 1990. Le projet recevra l’appui de constructeurs européens comme DASSAULT, SAAB, et BAE, et son design montre que les ingénieurs indiens se sont inspirés du mirage 2000 et du F-18 pour les entrées d’air.

L’appareil sera à terme équipé d’un réacteur de conception nationale KAVERI GTX-35VS double flux de 8,5 tonnes de poussée (SNECMA SAFRAN fournissant les filtres et les régulateurs). Le radar doppler multi-cible est développé par HAL avec l’aide d’industriels étrangers, tout comme l’avionique (THOMSON-CSF aujourd’hui THALES) et une centrale inertielle fournie par l’américain HONEYWELL.

L’avion sera équipé de missile russe R-73 VYMPEL et du missile de conception nationale ASTRA.

Initialement prévu pour entrer en service en 1995 le LCA a fait son premier vol en 2001. Malgré le retard du projet et les difficultés de son développement, cet appareil donne aux industries indiennes des compétences et une expérience certaine au moins égale à ce que la Chine peut faire.

On le voit là encore, l’Inde entend développer ses compétences pour faire face à la Chine mais aussi pour s’installer pleinement à la table des grandes puissances. Notons que la Russie s’installe comme un acteur moteur de l’essor indien dans l’aéronautique.

Caractéristiques du LCA :

Envergure : 8,2 mètres

Longueur : 13,2 mètres

Hauteur : 4,4 mètres

Surface alaire : 37,5 m²

Masse à vide : 5,5 tonnes

Masse maximale : 12,5 tonnes

Motorisation :

Prototype : 1 General Electric F404-GE-F2J3

Avions de série : 1 TSEA GTX-35VS

Vitesse maxi : Mach 1.6

Plafond : 15 000 mètres

Rayon d'action : 1 000 km

Armement fixe : 1 canon GSH-23 de 23 mm alimenté par 220 obus.

Capacité carburant : 3 000 litres

Facteur de charges : +9 / -3 G

Charge utile : 4 tonnes

L’Inde a développé une base industrielle reposant sur de nombreux acteurs, tant institutionnels que privés, lesquels sont encadrés par des instituts publics qui fédèrent leurs avancées. Ces acteurs ont en général acquis leur expérience en important en Inde des produits étrangers. Pour en savoir plus je vous renvoie sur ce site très bien fait : http://www.siatiaero.com/siatimembers.asp[img][/img]

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Indian Air Force Conducts Laser-Guided Bomb Trials
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out user trials of its laser-guided bombs with the Indian Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) at Pokhran.
During the flight test, the bombs' accuracy, reliability and performance was looked at after each launch from the aircraft.
The tests were conducted after extensive simulation, design validation and ground experiments, and were followed by a series of flight evaluations.
The IAF will upgrade a large number of laser-guided bombs to this standard based on the results collected during the tests.

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Indian armed forces release two doctrines on joint warfare

As DD India reports, the Indian armed forces on Wednesday released two doctrines aimed at creating synergy among the Army, Navy and Air Force to enhance their joint fighting capabilities in both conventional and low intensity conflict situations and in the psychological arena.

The joint air-land operations doctrine and the perception management and psychological warfare doctrine were formulated by the Doctrine Directorate of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) Headquarters, a tri-service organisation created after the 1999 Kargil war to achieve jointness in operations of the three defence forces.

"The two doctrines will create the requisite synergy between the three Services in important military matters and will go a long way towards enhancing joint fighting capabilities of Indian armed forces," a Defence Ministry release said in New Delhi.

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik, who is also the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, released the two joint operational doctrines here in the presence of Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma and Army Chief General V K Singh.

The joint doctrine for air-land operations would serve as the cornerstone document for use of military power in a joint warfare scenario when the Army's infantry, armoured and artillery strengths are used alongside Air Force's fire power.

It establishes the framework of concepts and principles to understand the approach to planning and conduct of air-land operation in a conventional war scenario.

The joint doctrine lays down organisations and procedures that would leverage the available technology towards synergistic application of air power, the release said.

The doctrine on Military Psychological Operations is a policy, planning and implementation document that aims to create a conducive environment for the armed forces to operate by using the media available with the Services to their advantage.

It constitutes a planned process of conveying a message to select target audience, to promote particular themes that result in desired attitudes and behaviour, which affect the achievement of political and military objectives of the country, the release said.

"Given the potential benefit of psychological operations as an effective force multiplier, its use in support of military aims and objectives is considerable," it added.

The doctrine also provides guidelines for activities related to perception management in sub-conventional operations such as the counter-insurgency efforts in Jammu and Kashmir and the North Eastern states in an internal environment wherein misguided population may have to be brought into the mainstream.

In the last couple of years, the Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters has brought out a series of joint warfare doctrines, including one on amphibious warfare. (DD India)

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Indian Tejas Helicopter to Receive Modified Cockpit
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Tejas light combat aircraft is to be equipped with a compact cockpit to increase the comfort levels of test pilots.
A rearranged and modified cockpit will be fitted in the fifth limited series production (LSP-5) platform of Tejas scheduled for its test flight in the first week of August 2010.
The layout modifications in the glass cockpit will make the aircraft more pilot friendly and enhance its night flying capabilities, according to DNA.
IAF vice-chief Air Marshall PK Barbora said a user-friendly and smart cockpit would make hand-eye coordination perfect

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'Tarkash' ( project 11356 )

Spoiler:

images prises lors du Garuda 2010 :
celle là j'aime bien Su-30 avec M2000 de l'AdA


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First India C-130J in Full Color
The first Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules for India has completed painting at the company's Marietta, Ga., facility. The aircraft now enters flight test in preparation for delivery at the end of the year. The program for India includes six C-130Js, training of aircrew and maintenance technicians, spare parts, and ground support and test equipment. Also included is India-unique operational equipment designed to increase Special Operations capabilities.

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India's LCA AESA Radar Programme

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The images above, seen here for the first time, are from official material on the Indian AESA radar project for the LCA Tejas, shared with LiveFist. Indian state-owned radar developer Electronics R&D Establishment (LRDE) is in the process of identifying a development partner (DP) for an indigenous AESA radar for future tranches of the Tejas and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and is likely to make a final decision shortly. The radar has begun development in the country. According to official updated material made available to LiveFist,the fully solid-state X-band radar is being developed with the following modes:

Air-to-Air: Multi-target detection and tracking / Multi target ACM (Air-to-Air combat mode) / High resolution raid assessment

Air-to-Ground: High Resolution mapping (SAR mode) / AGR – Air to Ground Ranging / RBM – Real Beam Mapping / DBS – Doppler Beam Sharpening / Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) / Ground Moving Target Tracking (GMTT) / Terrain Avoidance (TA)

Air-to-Sea: Sea search and multi target tracking / Range Signature (RS) / Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR)


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June 23/10: EADS Defence & Security announces a “two-digit-million” contract to help India’s DRDO develop the system architecture for its indigenous AEW&C program. Airbus’ experience with civil certification and mission equipment optimization will also play a role in this contract.

EADS Defence Electronics has worked with DRDO since 2006, developing a Missile Approach Warning System for Indian helicopter and wide-body aircraft. Beyond India, EADS DS developed a data fusion system that’s installed on NATO AWACS aircraft as well as Australia’s and Turkey’s E-737 Airborne Early Warning fleets.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Indian-AWACS-Moving-Forward-on-2-Fronts-04855/

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Russia Launches Second Frigate for Indian Navy
Russia has floated the second of three guided-missile frigates being built for the Indian Navy at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad.
The new Tarkash frigate is one of the three Krivak III or Talwar Class guided missile frigates, which will be equipped with eight BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, according to RIA Novosti.
Armament of the warships also includes a 100mm gun, a Shtil surface-to-air missile system, two Kashtan air-defence gun / missile systems, two twin 533mm torpedo launchers and one anti-submarine warfare helicopter.
The first frigate, known as Teg, was floated in November 2009 and the third and last frigate, Trikand is scheduled for delivery in 2011-12.
In July 2006, the Indian Navy awarded a $1.6bn contract to Russia to deliver the modified Talwar Class warships

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Russia Launches Second Frigate for Indian Navy

https://far-maroc.forumpro.fr/asie-oceanie-f23/armee-indienne-t1487-450.htm#111371

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Sukhoi : L'Inde achète 42 nouveaux Su-30MKI



Article publié le 29 juin 2010 par Mathieu Courtemanche
Le gouvernement indien a commandé un lot supplémentaire de 42 Su-30MKI, a-t-on appris samedi dernier.



Ces nouveaux appareils seraient une version plus évoluée du Su-30MKI. Cette version sera capable d'emporter entre autres le missile de croisière supersonique russo-indien BrahMos. Ces nouveaux avions se verront également équiper d'une nouvelle avionique, de nouveaux radars et pourraient être équipés du Nirbhay, un missile de croisière subsonique présentement en développement et pouvant emporter une charge nucléaire ou conventionnelle.
Les nouveaux Su-30MKI devraient être produits sous licence par HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) dès 2014 et ils devraient tous être livrés en 2018. Ces appareils porteront à 272 le nombre de ces appareils que l'armée de l'air indienne possèdera. Le Su-30MKI deviendra alors le principal appareil des forces aériennes indiennes, remplaçant les nombreux MiG-21 indiens vieillissants. En octobre dernier, les forces aériennes indiennes possédaient 105 Su-30MKI dont une partie fabriquée sous licence par HAL et l'autre par l'usine de Irkut Corporation à Irkoutsk en Russie.
La valeur du contrat pour le nouveau lot de chasseurs est évaluée à environ 3,25 milliards de dollars.
Doté d'un puissant radar à balayage passif, de tuyères orientables, d'une avionique moderne et équipé des systèmes d'armes les plus récents, le Su-30MKI est probablement la variante la plus sophistiquée de toutes les variantes du Su-30.
La Malaisie et l'Algérie possèdent également des appareils très similaires aux Su-30MKI indiens. Les autres nations possédant des Su-30 sont la Russie, la Chine, le Viêtnam, l'Indonésie et le Venezuela. L'Ouganda a également commandé six Su-30MK2 récemment.

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Indian navy commissions two new attack crafts
In the latest development, the navy has commissioned two indigenously built Water Jet Propelled Fast Attack Craft (WJFACs) christened INS Cankarso and INS Kondul on Wednesday at Visakhapatnam by Andhra Pradesh Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan. It may be noted that INS Shivalik had been commissioned into the fleet in April by Defence Minister A.K. Antony. The first commanding officer of the new attack crafts will be Arun Bahuguna (INS Cankarso) and Shashidhar R. Patil (INS Kondul).

Live Mint reports that the ships are fifth and sixth in the series of ten WJFACs being developed at a total cost of Rs. 617 crores for which the contract to Kolkata-based Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers was awarded in 2006.

The Hindu reports that INS Cankarso and INS Kondul, named after two islands off Goa and in Nicobar, have a displacement of 325 tons each and reach a speed of 35 knots. Each has a complement of four offices and 45 sailors. Both will be based in Goa.

Sify reports that the WJFACs are fitted with a 30-mm CRN-91 gun and Igla missiles and light and heavy machine guns, the crafts will be tasked to detect, locate and destroy small but fast-moving enemy surface craft engaged in covert operations.

However, in spite of adding new ships continuously to its fleet, IN is grappling with acute shortage in its submarine fleet. A very interesting article by DNA on the submarine crunch face by our water force.

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Indian navy commissions two new attack crafts

However, in spite of adding new ships continuously to its fleet, IN is grappling with acute shortage in its submarine fleet. A very interesting article by DNA on the submarine crunch face by our water force.

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Submarine crunch hits navy

New Delhi: Despite sounding an alert to the ministry of defence last year, Indian Navy continues to face shortage of submarines.
After Russia delayed the release of Nerpa K-152, an Akula-II class, nuclear-powered attack submarine sought on lease by India for 10 years, indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant, launched last year in Visakhapatnam, too may not be inducted into service on time.
Chief of naval staff admiral Nirmal Verma had said last year that Arihant would be inducted into service two years after its launch.
But the submarine’s reactor is yet to be started. Nerpa was supposed to join the navy as INS Chakra in June 2010, but will now join only towards the end of this year. The delay is affecting the training for Arihant.
Admiral Verma, however, said, “Arihant is expected to be inducted on time. I don’t see any delay.”
Sources told ‘DNA’ Nerpa was being modified to suit Indian requirements, but its trials were delayed after it met with an accident in 2008, killing 20 personnel onboard.
Now, safety aspects of the submarine are being reworked.
The navy’s last but one Foxtrot-class submarine, INS Vela, was decommissioned on Friday, while its only diesel-electric, kilo-class submarine with an integrated Klub missile system, INS Sindhurakshak, left Visakhapatnam for repair and refit in Russia.
Sindhurakshak, which will take over a month to reach Russia, will be at the Zvezdochka shipyard for two years. It will be modernised under a contract signed between the two countries.
With the last of the Foxtrot-class submarines to be decommissioned by yearend and the first Scorpene, being built at Mumbai’s Mazgaon dock, slated to join only in 2015, the navy will be left with just 14 operational submarines.
The first of the six Scorpenes was slated to join the navy by 2012, but has been delayed by three years.

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First eliminations in India's MMRCA competition expected this month

08:11 GMT, July 7, 2010 8ak | While it’s too soon to predict a likely winner for India’s huge competition for 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA), the first indicators should be out as early as the next week when the technical evaluation committee’s report comes out. Reports state that this deal for 126 fighters will cost $10 billion, but there exist huge price variances between the offered fighters of varying capability. And this figure is a lifecycle cost – not an acquisition cost — so it is not clear if the number of fighters is fixed or whether the budget figure is. Half the fighters would not qualify even before going in to trials depending on the answer. This is the first indication of the general confusion in the competition. The second is why a single engine aircraft with a 1970’s airframe is in the same competition as the most modern and expensive twin engine heavy hitter. The Indian Ministry of Defense has drafted the tender so broadly that most fighters would qualify. But this lackadaisical attitude will cost competitors hundreds of millions of dollars when they compete but fail. One competitor told 8ak that the competition could cost each bidder an average of $180 million given costs such as each bomb drop in live weapons’ trials could cost up to US$1 million. In addition, most companies would have spent many hundreds of millions more to adapt their offering for the competition, for example developing the AESA radars. Already there are reports that some competitors have failed to meet requirements in the early stages of the competition. On Mar 26, Shiv Aroor reported that four contenders failed their high altitude tests in Leh. This has not been since confirmed. Certainly, no contender has given signs of withdrawing from the competition. For all its drawbacks, the competition is transparent. If any vendor is kicked out, India will have to give explicit reasons for which part of the tests it failed. So even if the IAF did not want a particular aircraft, if all the tick boxes were checked, no company can be eliminated at this stage even if they have no chance of eventually winning. The threat driving the competition is a two-front war with Pakistan and China. With both states having nuclear weapons a deep-penetration strike is virtually ruled-out as per Brig Kanwal of CLAWS (Centre for Land Warfare Studies) since it would risk over-flying an enemy’s secret nuclear installations. He further says that there is an 80 percent to 90 percent probability that the next war will break out in the mountains and at least a 60 percent probability that the next war will remain limited to the mountains. In this scenario, the requirement of extended range is minimal. With advances in technology, the fighter itself is losing importance and fast becoming a carrier for equipment such as AESA radars, sophisticated missiles and electronic warfare equipment. With miniaturization similar capabilities can be built in to smaller, lighter planes. At the top-end, India has already made a choice, the Sukhois for which no tender is required. With delays in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas project, buying another top-end fighter would mean that the IAF would be too top-heavy. Facing the prospect of a two-front war, large coverage area and the dwindling fleet (32 squadrons of 12 to 18 fighters versus a minimum of 39.5 sanctioned by the government) it is clear that the IAF needs a high number of planes to cover more areas and to deliver more sorties. Given the above it looks as if a cheaper fighter will best suit India’s limited budget. This bends the odds in favor of single-engine competitors or the Russians, who are expected to offer the MiG-35 at a cheap price. Things to note. This is the first IAF tender where life cycle costs will be considered, but MoD officials complain that this may not be possible for some of the players whose aircraft have very short service histories. With limited skills to evaluate such technically complex calculations, MoD may put a higher weight back to the initial price though this may just be a negotiating tactic. It is common in Indian procurement programs for the services role to be limited to conducting tests. For the most part, the Ministry of Defense makes the decision. The bigger the deal, the more likely it is that Parliament and the government will weigh in. One source told 8ak that it would be best for the IAF to tell MoD which fighters they do not want and then let the government make a political decision. Nobody can read the mind of the Indian government when it comes to politics. But here is our analysis. The continuing strength of the Russian-India relationship has repeatedly surprised everyone. In a pure political face-off it is unlikely that any country would be able to outmaneuver Russia. If the past is Russian and the future (limited joint-development of Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft) is Russian, then from a training, spares, infrastructure and familiarity perspective it makes sense to stay with the Russians. The U.S. often has the best technologies but arms export restrictions can counterbalance the technology advantages. In a war with either Pakistan or China India cannot risk a situation where the U.S. might withhold support of spares or otherwise try to influence India’s behavior. However, the lure of U.S. backing India for a UN Security Council seat is quite lucrative and in a July 2010 report by senior Pentagon official Michele Flournoy made it clear that the U.S. is putting a lot of strategic value on the fighter aircraft deal and has made it clear that they would like to see a U.S. choice. This was backed by an earlier US Navy statement putting its support behind the Super Hornet for India. France has recently, virtually given up on sales to Pakistan and thereby made a strong commitment to India that will not go unnoticed. While they are a more reliable defense partner than the US, they are prone to mind-numbing price increases as witnessed in the Scorpene, Mirage upgrade and more recent Turbomeca/HAL deals. EADS has pointed out that it is actually supported by a consortium of four countries plus France but Indian analysts believe that India would have little influence over a consortium and hence their political value is diminished. The key drawback with the Gripen is that Sweden is seen as the least politically influential country. But there is a catch! What is and should be most important to India, possibly even more than international politics is to build indigenous capabilities. Saab’s Asia Pacific head Jan Widerstrom has pointed out that for a large US military supplier $10 billion spread out over decades is not a very big contract. But for Saab, with Euro 3 billion in annual sales, this would shift the company’s interests to India. This is supported by Par Rohmann, the head of the technology transfer programs, who says Saab would co-develop critical technologies with India. But the Gripen uses a U.S. engine and many other components, which could allow the U.S. to play spoilsport. Corruption continues to be a huge problem in military deals here. Despite both Defense Minister A.K. Antony and the Prime Minister having squeaky clean images, but corruption in India has reached very serious levels. It is 8ak’s expectation that the final selection will be purely politics and will not be based on cost. Russia may have been eased out with the Sukhoi deal and US is in danger that its restrictive policies may become unpalatable in India (transport planes restrictions are different from fighters). Eurofighter and Rafale are great platforms and if cost was not an issue, then these would win. But budget and numbers are an issue so, if Saab pushes hard enough, you never know. And that is the current prediction 'you never know...'

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le contre Amiral Jamwal, N° 3 et chef du commandemnt sud de la marine indienne, tué dans un exercice de tir des foces de commandos dans la base de Kochi ..

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L’Inde prévoit 8,5 milliards € pour construire 6 nouveaux sous-marins


Le Conseil indien des acquisitions de défense a approuvé un budget de plus de 500 milliards de roupies (8,5 millards €) pour la construction de 6 nouveaux sous-marins, a rapporté dimanche The Times of India.

Ce budget dépasse les 7 milliards € affectés par le gouvernement indien à l’achat de 126 chasseurs achetés à l’étranger par l’armée de l’air indienne.
Trois des 6 sous-marins seront construits par Mazagon Docks à Mumbai et un par Hindustan Shipyard Ltd à Visakhapatnam, avec l’assistance d’un constructeur étranger. Les 2 autres seront soit importés de l’étranger, soit construits par un chantier naval privé en Inde.
Construits dans le cadre du projet baptisé Project-75 India (P-75I), ces sous-marins devront être furtifs, disposer d’une capacité d’attaque contre la terre et de pouvoir incorporer des technologies futuristes. Ils devront de plus être équipés d’une propulsion anaérobie (AIP).
Les sous-marins classiques doivent faire surface tous les quelques jours pour recharger leurs batteries. Avec un système AIP, ils peuvent rester en plongée pendant des durées plus longues.
Les invitations à soumettre des propositions devraient être envoyées à Rosoboronexport (Russie), DCNS/Armaris (France), HDW (Allemagne) et Navantia (Espagne).
"La marine a des raisons d’être inquiète. A l’horizon 2015, il ne lui restera que la moitié de sa flotte actuelle de 15 sous-marins classiques vieillissants — 10 Kilo russes, 4 U-209 allemands et 1 Foxtrot russe," explique le journal.

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Indian Navy to Acquire Autonomous Underwater vehicles
The Indian Navy is looking to acquire at least 10 autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for various naval operations.
A navy official said the AUVs should be able to carry variable payloads including high-definition sonars and underwater cameras for surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
"Capable of being launched from small vessels with a maximum weight of 1.5t, the AUVs should be able to operate at depths up to 500m for 7-8 hours," the official said.
The Indian Navy said it has already issued a request for proposals to the state-owned and private manufacturers for the acquisition of the AUVs.
AUVs are non-tethered robotic devices, driven by propulsion systems and controlled and piloted by onboard computers, according to The Times of India..

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L'Inde commandera deux nouveaux avions d'alerte AWACS (journal)

L'Armée de l'air indienne commandera deux nouveaux avions d'alerte et de contrôle avancé AWACS de production russo-israélienne, en plus des trois appareils commandés auparavant, écrit jeudi le Times of India.
"Nous préparons un contrat portant sur deux avion supplémentaires AWACS", a indiqué le commandant de l'Armée de l'air indienne Pradeep Vasant Naik, cité par le journal.
Construits sur la base de l'avion de transport militaire Iliouchine 76, ces avions d'alerte sont dotés de radars de fabrication israélienne.
Le premier contrat sur la livraison de trois avions AWACS a été signé en 2004. En mai 2009, l'Inde a reçu son premier avion, et le deuxième en mars 2010.

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Eurofighter va mettre au point un système de radar ultra-sophistiqué
Le consortium Eurofighter a annoncé mardi qu'il entamait la mise au point d'un système de radar ultra-sophistiqué destiné à équiper son chasseur Typhoon, à la demande de l'armée de l'air indienne.
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Raytheon Wins Indian P-8I Maritime Surveillance Radar Contract
Boeing has awarded Raytheon a contract to develop an international version of the APY-10 surveillance radar that will be installed on the Boeing P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy.
The APY-10 is a long-range, multimission, maritime and overland surveillance radar, that can provide accurate information for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare and for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission support at all times.
Raytheon Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems vice-president Tim Carey said APY-10 radar would provide the Indian Navy with proven, low-risk technology built on generations of successful Raytheon radar systems.
The contract is Raytheon's first international contract and paves the way for expanding its presence in the international maritime surveillance market.
Raytheon is also under a contract with Boeing to provide six APY-10 systems and spares, of which, four of the six have been delivered to the US Navy's P-8A programme.

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India successfully test-fires interceptor missile

India reports, India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed interceptor missile, capable of destroying any in-coming hostile ballistic missile, from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.

Aimed at developing a full-fledged multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system, the trial was carried out from two launch sites of ITR off the Orissa coast, defence sources said on Monday.

The whole exercise is to achieve the desired result with precision, said a senior defence scientist.

The target missile, a modified surface-to-surface 'Prithvi' was first lifted off from a mobile launcher at 10:05 am from the launch complex-3 of ITR at Chandipur-on-sea, 15 km from Balasore.

The interceptor "AAD" missile, positioned at Wheeler Island, about 70 km across sea from Chandipur getting signals from radars tracked it a few minutes later and than intercepted at a definite altitude in the mid-air over the sea, the sources said.

While the test launch of both target and hit missiles were deemed success from their respective test sites, detailed results, specifically the 'kill' effects of the interceptor will be known after all data analysis from multiple tracking sources, a defence official said soon after both the missiles roared into the overcast sky leaving behind a thin layer of smoke.

An "AAD" missile was used as interceptor at low altitude, the sources said, adding that the indigenously developed new hypersonic interceptor missiles was designed to be engaged in endo and exo atmospheric condition.

The interceptor designed for endo-atmospheric condition (up to 30 km altitude) is a seven-metre-long and single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile, equipped with an inertial navigation system, a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator totally under command by the data up-linked from the sophisticated ground based radars to the interceptor.

Similarly, the interceptor designed for exo-atmospheric condition is a two-stage missile with a maximum interception altitude of 80 km, they said.

The interceptor missile had its own mobile launcher, secure data link for interception, independent tracking and homing capabilities and its own radars.

This is the fourth time that the DRDO has tested its intercepting missile. The three previous tests were conducted on 27th November 2006, 6th December 2007 and 6th March 2009 from Wheeler Island.

The fourth test which was scheduled in mid-March was put-off twice and considered abandoned.

Due to some technical snags in the sub-system of the missile, the mission was aborted prior to take off on 14th March.

The next day the target missile deviated from its pre-determined trajectory, which forced the scientists of DRDO to put-off the trial of the interceptor missile, the sources said.

As a safety measure, the Balasore district administration had temporarily shifted about 400 civilian families residing within two km radius of the ITR launch pad-3 at Chandipur from where the target missile was test fired. (DD India)

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Indian Navy to Receive 17 Hawk Trainer Aircraft
The Indian Navy has ordered 17 Hawk advanced jet trainer (AJT) aircraft to train its aviators as a part of its expanding aerial capabilities.
The UK-origin Hawks will be used to train fighter pilots that fly the MiG 29K fighters and the naval light combat aircraft (LCA).
The Hawks can be used as ground attack or air defence aircraft in times of war and are capable of carrying 6,800lb of weapons, rockets, bombs and air-to-air missiles.
The AJTs are capable of flight speeds equal to 1.2 times the speed of sound, and can also be used as a combat aircraft.
According to Indian Navy sources, the deal worth Rs30.42bn ($647m) is a follow-on order with BAE Systems for an additional 57 AJTs, of which 40 are for IAF and the remaining 17 for Navy.
The aircraft will be built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Bangalore facilities with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2013.

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BAE Systems’ has secured an order, worth $700 million to supply products and services to enable a further 57 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft to be built under licence in India for the Indian Air Force (40 aircraft) and Indian Navy (17 aircraft).

The final terms and conditions for the contract were signed by Guy Griffiths Group Managing Director International, BAE Systems, in the presence of British Prime Minister, David Cameron on his historic visit to India and BAE Systems’ Chairman Dick Olver.

The aircraft will be manufactured under licence at HAL’s facilities in Bangalore and BAE Systems will provide specialist engineering services, the raw materials and equipment necessary for airframe production and the support package for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy end users.

Commenting on the news BAE Systems India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Gallagher said: “HAL is the premier aerospace company in India and BAE Systems is proud to be able to build on its long-standing relationship with HAL to deliver a further batch of this excellent aircraft to increase the Indian Air Force’s fast jet training capacity and establish a similar fast jet training solution for the Indian Navy. The Hawk AJT fast jet training solution enables an Air Force or Navy to provide front line pilots for even the most modern fighter aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon or Sukhoi SU-30.”

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Indian MoD comments various defence and security issues

14:10 GMT, August 3, 2010 According to the Indian Press Information Bureau, the following information was recently given by Indian Defence Minister, Shri AK Antony in written replies to members of the Parliament of India:


T-72 Tanks

The T-72 tank fleet is being optimally used and is the mainstay of the present tank fleet. The entire fleet of this tank is fully battle worthy with high mission and operational reliability.

Out of the total holding of the tanks, a part of it is already equipped with high end technology night vision device which has been fully integrated and exploited. Further, the process of upgrading the night fighting capabilities with the state-of-the-art thermal imaging is an ongoing process.


Chinese Intrusion

There is no commonly delineated line of Actual Control (LAC) between the two countries. The Indian security forces continue to patrol upto all areas that fall within the Indian perception of the Line of Actual Control. Incidents of transgressions in various areas including Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh arise primarily due to differences in the perception of LAC.

Military capacity enhancement and modernization of armed forces is a dynamic process. To secure the desired national security objectives along the Northern borders, appropriate deployment on the border is ensured.


Trainer Aircraft in Air Force

Kiran Mk 1/1A (HJT-16) aircraft are being utilized by Indian Air Force for basic and intermediate flying training. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to revive HPT-32 trainer aircraft which was grounded following a fatal accident last year with critical modifications by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.


Naval Version of LCA

Full scale engineering development programme of the Naval version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was sanctioned in March 2003. The scope of the programme includes the following:

(i) Development of two Naval Version LCA (one Trainer and on Fighter) capable of operating from an aircraft carrier with 14 degree Ski-jump take off and arrested recovery.

(ii) Development of Shore Based Test Facility (SBTF) at Goa to replicate an aircraft carrier with 14 degree Ski-jump take off and arrested recovery for fighter testing and training.

The current sanctioned cost of the project is Rs. 1714.98 Crore. As regards the current status, Rollout of the Trainer version of LCA (NP1) was done on 6th July 2010. First flight of the aircraft is scheduled for December 2010.


Procurement of Drone Aircraft

Indian Air Force and Navy have procured Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from Israel. The performance of these UAS has been satisfactory. There is no proposal at present to hold talks with USA for procurement of similar aircraft.


Kaveri Engine for LCA

The project for design and development of Kaveri engine was sanctioned to achieve the interim flight standard for LCA ‘Tejas’ integration. Though the Kaveri engine was not fully meeting the requirement of LCA ‘Tejas’, it provided a platform for gas turbine technology development in the country.

This project was the first indigenous aero-engine development project in the country. Besides, some of the reasons for delay in the project are:-

(i) Ab-initio development of state-of-the-art gas turbine technologies.
(ii) Technical/technological complexities.
(iii) Lack of availability of critical equipment & materials and denial of technologies by the technologically advanced countries.
(iv) Lack of availability of test facilities in the country necessitating testing abroad.
(v) Non availability of skilled/technically specialized manpower.

Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) associated itself with a premier scientific organisation of Russia i.e., Central Institute of Aviation Motors (CIAM) with an objective of fine tuning of Kaveri engine performance. This association brought GTRE per se Kaveri project in higher platform, resulting in successful completion of one major milestone i.e. altitude testing, simulating Kaveri engine performance at different altitude and Mach No. Subsequently, one of Kaveri prototype (K9) is being integrated with IL-76 aircraft at Gromov Flight Research Institute (GFRI), Russia for ground and flight tests, of Flying Test Bed (FTB) trials, this will be the second major milestone to be achieved. These two milestones would make ‘Kaveri engine flightworthy.

The details of the funds allocated and utilized are as under:

Financial Year | Allocation (Rs in crore) | Expenditure (Rs in crore)
2007-2008 | 157.05 | 152.51
2008-2009 | 153.54 | 153.54
2009-2010 | 123.20 | 122.06

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Indian Air Force to Upgrade HPT-32 Trainer Aircraft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to upgrade its fleet of HPT-32 trainer aircraft, which were grounded following a fatal air crash in 2009.
Defence Minister AK Antony said in parliament that the HPT-32 trainer aircraft would be upgraded with critical modifications by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The IAF is currently using its Kiran mk1 (HJT-16) aircraft for basic and intermediate flying training, after grounding over 100 Deepak HPT-32 basic trainer aircraft.
The air force uses its basic trainer aircraft to train and prepare their rookie pilots for flying bigger aircraft, including fighter and transport aircraft.

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India Approves $6.4bn Naval Project
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved a Rs300bn ($6.4bn) naval project to indigenously construct four guided-missile stealth destroyers.
The programme, codenamed Project-15B, has been sent to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for final approval, according to the Times of India.
Construction of the stealth destroyers will be carried out at Mumbai-based Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) after the completion of the ongoing project of Kolkata Class warships.
The 6,700t Kolkata Class destroyers being built at MDL are scheduled to be delivered to the Indian Navy in 2012-2014.
The MoD has recently approved Rs500bn ($10.7bn) project to build six new-generation submarines for the Indian Navy.

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