Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Indian Air Force (IAF). Mostrar todas las entradas
Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta Indian Air Force (IAF). Mostrar todas las entradas

lunes, 18 de agosto de 2014

¿Is India ready to defend itself against the Chinese threat?


After decades of pursuing Pakistan-centric war planning, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force are recalibrating their sights towards the hitherto neglected northern frontiers with China, giving a hard push to improving its war-fighting capabilities against its more powerful neighbor.


But the Chinese need not worry, as it will take almost a decade for India to come anywhere near the infrastructure that the Chinese have built just in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region): Since the 1990s, China has built a network of roads, airports and railway in the sparsely populated TAR which gives the People's Liberation Army (PLA) a distinct advantage when it comes to mobilizing its forces if needed in double quick time.











lunes, 25 de noviembre de 2013

Indian Air Force to arm Sukhoi-30 with BrahMos


The Indian Air Force (IAF) will deploy the supersonic BrahMos missiles on to its frontline Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, a top official has confirmed. Press Trust of India cited the official, saying the missile’s first test launch is scheduled to be conducted by the end of 2014. BrahMos Aerospace managing director and chief executive AS Pillai said the air version of the BrahMos missile is ready, but testing, simulations and aircraft modifications will take another year. Currently, the BrahMos is deployed with the Indian Army and the Indian Navy while the air platform is due to be completed.