Yep, the prop blades arrangement and the four rudders(active ?) are exactly the same on both.That's an American designed Mark 46 lightweight torpedo.
Do we use the Mark 46 in our navy ? Wikipedia says no. I personally don't recall hearing/reading about the acquisition or usage of any american torpedoes by the Navy. @vstol Jockey
That's kind of odd. The pic I posted is from a corporate website of a defence/ industrial explosive maker. They claim(or at least suggest that they make these torpedoes), for whom if not the Navy. Export purposes ?
Here have a look :
Defence - Solar Industries
All other products they claim to make, we know for certain they do in fact make it. They get regular orders from MoD across various domains. Also they do a lot of exporting too. There is no way they would lie about making something when they don't.
India supplies first batch of Shyena torpedoes to Myanmar
Myanmar received the first batch of Shyena advanced lightweight torpedoes from India in early July 2019. India and Myanmar had signed a deal worth $37.9 million in 2017 for the supply of Shyena torpedoes.
The Shyena torpedoes have been developed and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Naval Science and Technological Laboratory and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) respectively. Several warships of the Indian Navy are armed with Shynea torpedoes.
The light weight torpedo is an electrically propelled, self-homing underwater weapon and can be launched from a submarine, surface warship, helicopter and an aircraft.
With a length of 2.75 metres, the 220 kg Shyena has a warhead of 50 kg. It is primarily an anti-submarine weapon with a maximum range of seven km. Its maximum operational depth is 540 metres and the top speed is 33 knots with an endurance of six minutes in both shallow and deep waters. Shyena, inducted into the Indian Navy on March 3, 2012, uses passive/active acoustic homing for guidance.
India has been strengthening its defence ties with Myanmar and other Asian countries as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Act East Policy". India's Act East Policy focusses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region. The policy which was originally conceived as an economic initiative, has gained political, strategic and cultural dimensions including establishment of institutional mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation.
The objective of "Act East Policy" is to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region through continuous engagement at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels thereby providing enhanced connectivity to the states of North Eastern Region including Arunachal Pradesh with other countries in India's neighbourhood.
India has upgraded its relations to strategic partnership with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Singapore and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and forged close ties with all countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
India supplies first batch of Shyena torpedoes to Myanmar
Myanmar received the first batch of Shyena advanced lightweight torpedoes from India in early July 2019. India and Myanmar had signed a deal worth $37.9 million in 2017 for the supply of Shyena torpedoes.
The Shyena torpedoes have been developed and manufactured by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Naval Science and Technological Laboratory and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) respectively. Several warships of the Indian Navy are armed with Shynea torpedoes.
The light weight torpedo is an electrically propelled, self-homing underwater weapon and can be launched from a submarine, surface warship, helicopter and an aircraft.
With a length of 2.75 metres, the 220 kg Shyena has a warhead of 50 kg. It is primarily an anti-submarine weapon with a maximum range of seven km. Its maximum operational depth is 540 metres and the top speed is 33 knots with an endurance of six minutes in both shallow and deep waters. Shyena, inducted into the Indian Navy on March 3, 2012, uses passive/active acoustic homing for guidance.
India has been strengthening its defence ties with Myanmar and other Asian countries as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Act East Policy". India's Act East Policy focusses on the extended neighbourhood in the Asia-Pacific region. The policy which was originally conceived as an economic initiative, has gained political, strategic and cultural dimensions including establishment of institutional mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation.
The objective of "Act East Policy" is to promote economic cooperation, cultural ties and develop strategic relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region through continuous engagement at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels thereby providing enhanced connectivity to the states of North Eastern Region including Arunachal Pradesh with other countries in India's neighbourhood.
India has upgraded its relations to strategic partnership with Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), Australia, Singapore and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and forged close ties with all countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
India supplies first batch of Shyena torpedoes to Myanmar
Well I also see they have a picture of an M72 LAW, which last I checked was the product of Norway's NAMMO and its subsidiaries in the US and licence partner in Turkey MKEK. It's possible that Solar Industries makes explosives that are exported for use on the M72 in use by the US or other nations, but from what I know the explosive is manufactured solely by MKEK and NAMMO, which is one of the world's largest makers of explosives and ammo. MKEK makes explosives for the Turkish military, so it's unlikely to need to source from outside either. No other nation apart from the US, Turkey and Norway make the M72, though dozens use it.
The Mark 46 is probably just a representative photo or a stand-in for a similar, but developmental Indian torpedo they are supplying.
Agreed.
Its possible that they make the explosive warhead of the Shyena torpedo. I was wondering of the need for a Mark 46 like torpedo in the Navy, the success of Shyena effectively rules out the purchase of any other lightweight torpedo.
India Delivers Initial Batch of Indigenously Built Torpedoes to Myanmar Navy
Well I also see they have a picture of an M72 LAW, which last I checked was the product of Norway's NAMMO and its subsidiaries in the US and licence partner in Turkey MKEK. It's possible that Solar Industries makes explosives that are exported for use on the M72 in use by the US or other nations, but from what I know the explosive is manufactured solely by MKEK and NAMMO, which is one of the world's largest makers of explosives and ammo. MKEK makes explosives for the Turkish military, so it's unlikely to need to source from outside either. No other nation apart from the US, Turkey and Norway make the M72, though dozens use it.
The Mark 46 is probably just a representative photo or a stand-in for a similar, but developmental Indian torpedo they are supplying.
One of the clients of Solar industries for defence products is based in Turkey. Don't know the name.
With missile orders worth ₹8,000 cr., BDL making great strides
Special Correspondent, HYDERABAD
July 16, 2019 22:22 IST
Updated:July 16, 2019 22:22 IST
Akash, a surface-to-air missile, manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited to meet the requirement of Indian armed forces.
We plan to make third-generation missiles soon, says CMD Siddharth Mishra
The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), celebrating its golden jubilee this year, has orders worth ₹8,000 crore for making various missiles for the armed forces to be delivered within the next five years. This order is expected to reach up to ₹25,000 crore in the next four-five years even as it ramps up the production of next-generation missiles.
Working under the Ministry of Defence, the BDL has also entered into a pact with IIIT-Hyderabad for making use of artificial intelligence in the development of systems and products. Further, it would be tying up with T-Hub for developing an eco-system for start-ups to solve problems through hackathons, said chairman and managing director Commodore (retd) Siddharth Mishra on Tuesday.
More exports
Addressing a press conference on the institute premises at Kanchanbagh, Mr. Mishra said the BDL has also begun exports and has just completed the first consignment of missiles to a “friendly country”, with more orders in the pipeline. It was game for more exports depending on the demand and permissions obtained from the Government of India.
(what missile are we exporting and to whom ? is he talkig about torpedoes again ?
)
Established this day in 1970 as a manufacturing base of guided missiles and allied defence equipment to meet the Indian armed forces’ requirement, it began work with Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) SS11B1 under technical collaboration with Aerospatiale of France. It now works in partnership with the DRDO and armed forces in making the latest missile systems.
The company currently makes ATGMs, Akash surface-to-air missiles, torpedos, seeker-based multi-role air defence missile or the MRSAM – medium-range surface-to-air missile – being jointly developed by the DRDO, IAI (Israel) and others.
It has also been in the process of collaborating with various original equipment manufacturers for technology transfers for next-generation missiles. A pact with British Thales is already through for ‘Starstreak missiles’. “We are now making second-generation missiles and plan to go for third-generation ones soon. The international market has players making fourth and fifth-generation missiles,” admitted Commadore Mishra, candidly.
A listed firm in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), the BDL had a turnover of ₹4,586 crore in 2017-18 up from ₹3,069 crore the previous year. It is to spend ₹90 crore to improve infrastructure facilities here at Ibrahimpatnam and another ₹300 crore once the orders start coming for a new facility at Amravati in Maharashtra. The BDL has a third manufacturing unit, an exclusive naval unit, in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh where it manufactures torpedoes and other underwater weaponry for the Indian Navy.
Commadore Mishra added that the BDL would soon unveil a statue of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam near the front gate of the Kanchanbagh unit to commemorate his vision for the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, which gave a lot of opportunities to develop its skilled manpower and invest in high-end technology to make various types of missiles as it was the prime production agency.
With missile orders worth ₹8,000 cr., BDL making great strides
Special Correspondent, HYDERABAD
July 16, 2019 22:22 IST
Updated:July 16, 2019 22:22 IST
Akash, a surface-to-air missile, manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited to meet the requirement of Indian armed forces.
We plan to make third-generation missiles soon, says CMD Siddharth Mishra
The Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), celebrating its golden jubilee this year, has orders worth ₹8,000 crore for making various missiles for the armed forces to be delivered within the next five years. This order is expected to reach up to ₹25,000 crore in the next four-five years even as it ramps up the production of next-generation missiles.
Working under the Ministry of Defence, the BDL has also entered into a pact with IIIT-Hyderabad for making use of artificial intelligence in the development of systems and products. Further, it would be tying up with T-Hub for developing an eco-system for start-ups to solve problems through hackathons, said chairman and managing director Commodore (retd) Siddharth Mishra on Tuesday.
More exports
Addressing a press conference on the institute premises at Kanchanbagh, Mr. Mishra said the BDL has also begun exports and has just completed the first consignment of missiles to a “friendly country”, with more orders in the pipeline. It was game for more exports depending on the demand and permissions obtained from the Government of India.
(what missile are we exporting and to whom ? is he talkig about torpedoes again ?
)Established this day in 1970 as a manufacturing base of guided missiles and allied defence equipment to meet the Indian armed forces’ requirement, it began work with Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) SS11B1 under technical collaboration with Aerospatiale of France. It now works in partnership with the DRDO and armed forces in making the latest missile systems.
The company currently makes ATGMs, Akash surface-to-air missiles, torpedos, seeker-based multi-role air defence missile or the MRSAM – medium-range surface-to-air missile – being jointly developed by the DRDO, IAI (Israel) and others.
It has also been in the process of collaborating with various original equipment manufacturers for technology transfers for next-generation missiles. A pact with British Thales is already through for ‘Starstreak missiles’. “We are now making second-generation missiles and plan to go for third-generation ones soon. The international market has players making fourth and fifth-generation missiles,” admitted Commadore Mishra, candidly.
A listed firm in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), the BDL had a turnover of ₹4,586 crore in 2017-18 up from ₹3,069 crore the previous year. It is to spend ₹90 crore to improve infrastructure facilities here at Ibrahimpatnam and another ₹300 crore once the orders start coming for a new facility at Amravati in Maharashtra. The BDL has a third manufacturing unit, an exclusive naval unit, in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh where it manufactures torpedoes and other underwater weaponry for the Indian Navy.
Commadore Mishra added that the BDL would soon unveil a statue of former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam near the front gate of the Kanchanbagh unit to commemorate his vision for the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, which gave a lot of opportunities to develop its skilled manpower and invest in high-end technology to make various types of missiles as it was the prime production agency.
With missile orders worth ₹8,000 cr., BDL making great strides
Didn't know of this. When was this purchased and which ships use it ? Boeing P-8I ? Do you have any photos of the system under our use ?
Neptunes and the upcoming MH-60R.
..:: India Strategic ::. Navy: Raytheon supplies Mk 54 Torpedoes for Indian Navy aircraft
Interesting idea, doesn't sound half bad.
Defence, aerospace sector seeks separate finance corporation
By : Anil Urs
From : Bengaluru | Published on July 19, 2019
Defence and aerospace sector for seeks separate finance corporation on the lines of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC).
“Considering the huge potential of industrial growth in defence and aerospace (both civil and military) and challenges of meeting the financial needs for mega aviation projects in India, it is important to think of establishing an organisation like Indian Defence Finance Corporation (IDFC) on the lines of IRFC,” said Dr. R. K. Tyagi, Chairman of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and former Chairman-HAL.
“With Defence Corridors planned in Tamil Nadu and UP, other initiatives of the Government, opportunities will abound in these sectors and we will need more money than ever”, he said at a seminar on ‘Energising indigenisation in Aerospace and Defence’ organised by AeSI and the Society of Indian Technologies and Industries (SIATI).
On civilian front, India will need at least additional 1,000 aircraft which means the country buying two aircraft per week in next few years and our industries must take advantage of such a situation by developing indigenous civil aircraft to ensure success of Government’s Regional Connectivity Schemes like UDAN, said Dr. Tyagi.
“The future belongs to technology and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robots will be more pronounced”, he added.
Shekhar Srivastava, CEO Bangalore Complex, HAL, pointed out that material cost incurred drives up the cost of indigenous Indian products especially when one is dependent on foreign OEMs thus making the finished products unviable. It is therefore important that all stakeholders come together and find solutions for any indigenisation process to succeed, he said.
The topics for the day-long seminar included indigenisation plan of Indian Air Force, Navy and Army and opportunities for industry, ISRO model of sustainable supply chain, make-in-India plan for vendor development and panel discussion.
Defence, aerospace sector seeks separate finance corporation
Defence, aerospace sector seeks separate finance corporation
By : Anil Urs
From : Bengaluru | Published on July 19, 2019
Defence and aerospace sector for seeks separate finance corporation on the lines of Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC).
“Considering the huge potential of industrial growth in defence and aerospace (both civil and military) and challenges of meeting the financial needs for mega aviation projects in India, it is important to think of establishing an organisation like Indian Defence Finance Corporation (IDFC) on the lines of IRFC,” said Dr. R. K. Tyagi, Chairman of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and former Chairman-HAL.
“With Defence Corridors planned in Tamil Nadu and UP, other initiatives of the Government, opportunities will abound in these sectors and we will need more money than ever”, he said at a seminar on ‘Energising indigenisation in Aerospace and Defence’ organised by AeSI and the Society of Indian Technologies and Industries (SIATI).
On civilian front, India will need at least additional 1,000 aircraft which means the country buying two aircraft per week in next few years and our industries must take advantage of such a situation by developing indigenous civil aircraft to ensure success of Government’s Regional Connectivity Schemes like UDAN, said Dr. Tyagi.
“The future belongs to technology and the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robots will be more pronounced”, he added.
Shekhar Srivastava, CEO Bangalore Complex, HAL, pointed out that material cost incurred drives up the cost of indigenous Indian products especially when one is dependent on foreign OEMs thus making the finished products unviable. It is therefore important that all stakeholders come together and find solutions for any indigenisation process to succeed, he said.
The topics for the day-long seminar included indigenisation plan of Indian Air Force, Navy and Army and opportunities for industry, ISRO model of sustainable supply chain, make-in-India plan for vendor development and panel discussion.
Defence, aerospace sector seeks separate finance corporation
From Other Forum. by a poster by the name "EXPERT" :
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Ordnance Factory Board India organising Combat Vehicles India 2019 event on 5-6 Sep 2019.
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) India and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) are jointly organising a high-powered seminar & exhibition on Combat Vehicles at Avadi, Chennai, India on 5-6 September 2019.
The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) of the OFB and the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) of the DRDO are located at Avadi, Chennai.
A number of Indian and foreign companies will be participating in this premier event and some will be making presentations through sponsorship. The event will be held in Arjun Auditorium of the Combat Vehicles R&D Establishment, DRDO. It is a world-class state-of-the-art auditorium with a capacity of 400, equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities, Ample parking and exhibition space is available.
If this interests you, do get in touch with chetan@imrmedia.in.
Posting on behalf of Indian Military Review-
Ordnance Factory Board India organising Combat Vehicles India 2019 event on 5-6 Sep 2019.
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) India and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) are jointly organising a high-powered seminar & exhibition on Combat Vehicles at Avadi, Chennai, India on 5-6 September 2019.
The Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) of the OFB and the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) of the DRDO are located at Avadi, Chennai.
A number of Indian and foreign companies will be participating in this premier event and some will be making presentations through sponsorship. The event will be held in Arjun Auditorium of the Combat Vehicles R&D Establishment, DRDO. It is a world-class state-of-the-art auditorium with a capacity of 400, equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities, Ample parking and exhibition space is available.
If this interests you, do get in touch with chetan@imrmedia.in.