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Lol, on the pitot tube, that's so funny ! So many planes crashed because of faulty pitot... even a B2.
Russia is ready to share T-14 Armata tank technologies with India to develop new MBT
According to information published by "" on February 14, 2023, during Aero India defense aerospace that is taking place in Bengaluru, India, the Russian defense industry announced a plan to share the technology of the new Russian-made Main Battle Tank (MBT) for the joint development of the future Indian Army’s MBT.
On June 1, 2022, the Indian Ministry of Defense released an RFI (Request for Information) to procure over 1,700 Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) in a phased manner under the strategic partnership route, with the induction of the “future tank” expected to be completed by 2030.
According to the Indian RFI, the procurement of the new Indian-made MBT will include the transfer of technology, performance-based logistics, engineering support package, and other maintenance and training requirements. The goal of the new procurement is to replace the old fleet of Soviet-design tanks currently in service with the Indian army.
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Rumour that IAF will order an additional 50 LCA Mk. 1A, adding to the 83 aircraft already on order.
Ordering more aircraft that actually exist (well, close enough) rather than relying on paper projects or foreign wunderbar machines is assuredly a good thing, but this also probably says something about the timeline for LCA Mk. 2. Per ADA head:
"Ready for production" in 2027 certainly does not mean "in service" in 2027. Rather it would seem to imply that LCA Mk. 2 will be inducted only from ~2030 onwards.
Ordering more aircraft that actually exist (well, close enough) rather than relying on paper projects or foreign wunderbar machines is assuredly a good thing, but this also probably says something about the timeline for LCA Mk. 2. Per ADA head:
"Ready for production" in 2027 certainly does not mean "in service" in 2027. Rather it would seem to imply that LCA Mk. 2 will be inducted only from ~2030 onwards.
Better to have these small jets with pilots trained than losing pilots in old desintegrating mig-21 ... Keeping the industry running too. Would be better to build that naval variant just for the sake of it at this rate, they would fit the elevators and keep people trained.
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And to stretch the current production line until at least 2027. (83 + 50) / 6 ~ one squadron per year. Both are very practical reasons.
They already bought it.
Interesting question is how much Russian content is in the missiles as there is the question of sanctions.
Philippines already canceled a helicopter deal due to sanctions.
AFAIK Brahmos content was about 65% Russian with 35% developed in India. This figure will change as there would be Indian seeker and Indian booster motor for the missile. The biggest thing however namely the 3D55 Ramjet engine seems still not localized by the Indians.