THE OUTCOME OF THE RECENT STATE VISIT OF PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi to the US has been path breaking. The visit has been extraordinarily successful with several substantive outcomes relating to semiconductors, defence acquisitions, access to critical technology and the Artemis Accord for space cooperation. Both countries have agreed on Technology and defence partnerships among others. In this new chapter on far reaching defence partnership, key takeaways have been the deal to co-produce GE’s F414 combat aircraft engines in India and the deal to procure MQ-9B UAVs. These UAVs will increase India’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
India would soon be joining the elite club of other nations operating the MQ-9B including the US Air Force, US Department of Homeland Security, NASA, the Royal Air Force, the Italian Air Force, the French Air Force and the Spanish Air Force.
The modalities of acquisition were cleared ahead of Modi’s visit on June 15, 2023 by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), accordingly the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for acquisition of 31 MQ-9B (15 SeaGuardian and 16 SkyGuardian) High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV from the US based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) through Foreign Military Sale (FMS) route, at an estimated cost of around $3.1 billion (₹25,000 crore). The AoN included 15 UAVs for the Indian Navy (IN) and eight each for the Indian Army (IA) and the Indian Air Force (IAF). The case for acquisition of HALE class of UAV is being progressed by the Indian Navy as a lead service while the IAF is the lead service for procurement of MALE class of UAVs.
OPERATIONAL EXPLOITATION GLOBALLY
この記事は SP’s Aviation の Issue 6, 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は SP’s Aviation の Issue 6, 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
SUSTAINABILITY-A BIG MILESTONE
A steely-eyed focus on sustainability is fundamentally altering the way the airline industry operates. But the pace of progress in both SAF and engine enhancement must be greatly accelerated to make net zero a reality
A GROWING & EXPANDING SECTOR
While the space sector is on an upward trajectory with the Indian Space Policy, FDI liberalisation and the recent authorisation guidelines, the success of these initiatives hinges on a clear legal and regulatory framework to support the industry.
AUGMENTING THE HELICOPTER FLEET
From Ukraine's frontlines to India's skies, a journey through Helicopter warfare and future strategies
C-390 MILLENNIUM EXPANDING FOOTPRINTS
This versatile and cost-effective medium-sized Military Transport Aircraft is making inroads into new markets across borders
CYBER LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN INDIA-MILITARY CHALLENGES
The recent attacks on Indian institutions, including the military establishment, call for comprehensive cyber policies which back the many dimensions of national security. In a new scathing report on coordinated cyberattacks on India, researchers have uncovered a new espionage campaign targeting Indian government agencies. What is needed?
THE FUTURE OF AERIAL COMBAT
The battle skies of tomorrow will be shaped and decided by pioneering technologies in aerial warfare
PAKISTAN ORBITING BACK INTO SPACE EXPLORATION
In a first, Pakistan's satellite, iCUBE-Q, was launched on May 3, 2024 to orbit the moon as part of China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission
IAI LAUNCHES AEROSPACE SERVICES INDIA
Israel Aerospace Industries IAI) reiterates its 3-decades’ long commitment with the launch of AeroSpace Services India ASI) in New Delhi
REDEFINING COMFORT IN BUSINESS JETS
Leading Bizjet manufacturers are transforming business travel with the use of cutting-edge technologies to deliver the ultimate travel experience Top of Form
AÉROSPATIALE/BAC CONCORDE: RACING THE SUN
Concorde was the only commercial plane that could race the sun. If it departed London at 10 am local time, it reached New York before 10 am local time.
