Airborne Early Warning Systems - A-50EI Phalcon, DRDO Netra AEW&C, DRDO AWACS

Sathya said:
We are making use of C 295 for everything now, as it could be Sanctions resistant.

Hopefully we ll get MTA that can be used for multipurpose like tanker and 360 awac .

We could try truly be independent if we could get an engine deal leveraging civilian planes.
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C-295 isn't useful for most roles 'cause it doesn't have jet engines. As a tanker it can refuel helicopters. As an AWACS it cannot support the IAF's requirements 'cause it cannot fly at mach 0.85 nor does it have sufficient service ceiling.

The C-390 is a better bet for all roles except the tanker role.
 
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Sathya said:
Whatever this is??
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IIRC Netra follow-on is designated Mk1A while the next-gen A320/1 based version is called Mk2. Also the term AEW&C by defintion is a sort of lite cousin to full-size AWACS.

Strange. I would have thought they'd call for bids for the supply of used EMB-145s in service with national and int'l airlines since DRDo was working on the mission system.
 
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Does this mean A320/1 based Netra Mk2 is out?

The cost of A330 has stalled the FRA program for years now with MoF refusing IAF multiple proposals. What are the odds this will go through?

Hope it leads to something concrete though. Things have been very quiet on this front for a couple of years.
 
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mamiam23 said:
Range for some X RCS Target. Obviously when some other AWACS say that they can detect 600km or even 700km away, they need to specify what RCS is.
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For sea surface they are asking 425 km, you think that it's for 5 m2 objects too? How they can ask detection range for surface fleet at only 425 km.

Also they just asking AESA radar and not mentioning GaAs or GaN type.

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Hydra said:
For sea surface they are asking 425 km, you think that it's for 5 m2 objects too? How they can ask detection range for surface fleet at only 425 km.

Also they just asking AESA radar and not mentioning GaAs or GaN type.

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This is just RFI so they will mention the bare minimum. The desired qualities will come later in RFP.
 
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Ankit Kumar said:
This is just RFI so they will mention the bare minimum. The desired qualities will come later in RFP.
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Problem with low bench mark is it will make way for Russians to participate with their inferior product, worst scenario is DRDO will sabotage the process by offering their own design based on low bench mark requirements.
 
Sathya said:
alphadefense.in

IAF's "New hunt" for Six AEW&C - alphadefense.in

India's Ministry of Defence seeks to procure six AEW&C systems, enhancing airborne surveillance with cutting-edge radar.
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Notably, the procurement does not mandate the system to be entirely indigenous.

The flexibility provided in terms of Indian Content and procurement categories allows for a mix of indigenous and imported technologies, supporting India’s push towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.


Operational Modes: Should include normal search, long-range/extended range (ER) modes, sea surveillance, Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and hypersonic modes.


Netra is a 3D radar and IAF is looking for a Next generation Radar in this case.
 
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