Air Force Deputy Chief On How IAF Keeps Itself Combat Ready |
The Indian Air Force gives the highest priority to keeping itself abreast with the latest technology that’s also being continuously upgraded as it enters service. The IAF’s approach to the challenge is a holistic one. The IAF focuses on a few key imperatives as it endeavours to remain technologically relevant and address the progress of India’s adversaries.
One of the steps implemented is the induction of technology or the development of such technology by the DRDO. The other methodology adopted is the infusion of technology in its legacy systems. Upgrades of existing platforms is a relevant example. Such an approach also involves the upgradation of IAF ground systems. Finally, the IAF is arming its platforms with new weapon systems; Astra BVR missile being an example.
However, equipment alone does not guarantee performance optimisation. Training is an extremely important aspect, and it requires using technology in training to drive skill levels upwards. Human resource optimisation requires the highest standards of skilling. There is also the requirement to update doctrines and the IAF has published its new doctrine last year.
Atmanirbharta is also an important priority area for the IAF. Its need is better perceived when the Ukraine and Gaza wars are studied. The IAF is trying to build an Indian eco-system. Such initiatives as iDEX have majorly contributed. A new Directorate of Aerospace Development has been functional for over two years now. Regional chapters under this Directorate are being opened.
Such projects as the LCA Tejas have been a great boost to indigenisation. 83 LCA Mk 1A were ordered, followed by another 97. LCA of course poses unique challenges. It has to integrate Russian, Western and Indian weapon systems on the same platform. As far as the Muti Role Fighter Aircraft project is concerned, prospective OEMs partners are in discussion with the Air Force. What technologies will they bring along, what will need indigenisation and development are the issues being addressed.
HAL’s helicopter division has been performing very well, the DCAS mentioned. HAL has perfected the drive system that’s critical for helicopters. IAF are now looking at a 5-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter. HAL will have to build on its production capabilities, both for fighter aircraft and helicopters, to ensure it meets the timelines, the Deputy Chief said.
Guest: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Host: Nitin A. Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief
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@prateekpandey5917
2 ай бұрын
Right brother
@MANJEETKUMAR-ms5kb
2 ай бұрын
Because of English
Proud of you,air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Nitin sir can you please ask about Tejas mk2 in next interview
It was good to have some insight on MRFA program. At least came to know the stage in which it is right now.
Only channel worth watching left in our country today. Hat off Nithin and your team 🎉
Hat's off to all line of duties... hopefully we will built aircraft engine profoundly as per tomorrow's challenges overcome & self reliance...
Why these all channels are not asking about bvr capabilities improvement plan of IAF.IAF is lagging behind in the bvr category respect to our adversaries..
Please do a on the floor with Paras Defense and aerospace.
Missing questions about tejas mk2, AMCA
Wonderful interview 👏👏
Everything hasti be donefrom scratch,it tskes time as we are doing sll from our resources 👍
What happened to Rustom 2/1 Archer If we order $4B US UAV can we order $500 Million Indian UAV on Rustom 1/2/ Archer
Nicely explained 👍
On MRFA acquisition numbers He said more than u can possibly think of JAI 🕉️🕉️🕉️SHREE 🙏🙏🙏RAM🙏🙏🙏
Petrol is full in tge tank. Ready to go. Battle Ready. Dreaming of AMCA, naybe some day we might just get lucky.
Nice interview sir. Thank you sir
Jai Hind Jai Bharat Jai shree Ram Jai shree Krishna
Kya Tejas mk2 ready hogeyahe Kab usske fehla flight ✈️ Hoge
Great Interview Sir🎉🙏
@HG-os3dy
2 ай бұрын
Completeley disagree, didn't ask tough Qs on lack of 5th Gen aircraft, shortage of refuelers, AWACS, long range bombers, etc. We are no math for China if they decide to attack us. What fools world are you all living in?
Nice one nitin
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Ji, Aap ko mera Pranam. What are the observations taken from the Ukrainian conflict zone. How do we maintain Airspace dominance in mountain ranges especially Gilgit-Baltistan
Make a video on air defence system
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never put all eggs in one basket. atmanirbharta is very good step but need to balance. need to plug critical gaps by importing stuff or tot under make in india. put competition to PSU.
Appreciate the interaction with the Deputy CAS but why all the questions to him are soft ball questions? Don't need to be confrontational but some legit tough questions are warranted when interacting with the user (IAF), development agency (DRDO) and building partner (HAL). Some immediate questions that come to mind that would have been great to get the Deputy CAS to respond would have been: 1) Why is the development period for IAF projects much longer compared to near peers like Turkey, South Korea, etc? 2) What about the criticism that the IAF's ASQRs are arduous and unrealistic for indigenous developments but are compromised for imported equipment? Prime example was TAPAS/ Dhristi fiasco. 3) Given the delay in MRFA, the timing for delivery will be same or worse than LCA MK2. Why not double down and fast track MK2 or ORCA program instead of banking on MRFA?
MRFA should be scraped now.. it was supposed to be delivered in atleast late early 20s.. but getting those in 30s make no sense instead af should go for 2 or 3 sqd of stealth aircrafts
Some new info but once again you failed to ask IAF why we have so much delay with 5th Gen aircraft/AMCA program when our neighboorhood already has these and our adversaries have already inducted them (China) with Pak, Turkey soon to get them. How do we plan to address this gap? Also, no long range bomber, inadequate fuelers, AWACS. Sorry but you soft pedalled this interview.
Please provide Time Stamps 😕
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Skill issue will be solved if n only DRDO runs like a corporate house
IAF need long range accurate AAM and ASM on our fighters . During the duel in J&K few years back we were unable to shot down a single Pakistanis fighter but they managed to shot down our fighter .We later came up with a lame excuses that we didn't had a long range AAM .
Thats easy to answer. By looking at brochures from around the world and then running to the govt. for global contracts like a petulant child.
at the same tiem we will prepare fantastic tea ready 😅😅😅
Please ask to IAF what they are doing with MRFA program from last decade. HAL , IAF and Govt are equally responsible for this distraous. Waste of tax payers money and loss of some brave pilots. Shameless people
Why this guys sound so clueless
Manufacturing is just not up to our National Demands !!! We can bully Pakistan but are simply NO Match to the Chinese !!! Rest is all a Smooth Spin !!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Air force Engine from Sukhoi, Rafael , Boing, Kaveri engine? WHAT happened??? Can't make F135 type Powerful indegenous Atmanirbhar Bharat Engine technology???? Turkey, IRANIAN, France America Russia China atmanirbhar Defence industry!!!! Atmanirbhar Bharat Fusssss indegenous wepons production infrastructure development Fusss!!!! China India me Ghuss????
IAF is the most irresponsible unit of our military, totally disappointing with their decisions and work regarding the newly required fighter jets, all are babus
Indian strategic thinking is a joke
It was good to have some insight on MRFA program. At least came to know the stage in which it is right now.
@007skumarajay
2 ай бұрын
Mrfa? They haven't inducted ak203, Atags