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DRDO Fails to Deliver Key Projects like LCA and AEW&C on Time, Criticized for Cost Overruns Again

The state-run DRDO has once again fallen into the line of fire as it lags behind schedule for key Defence projects for the Indian Armed Forces. Besides, none of the recommendations to revamp the DRDO’s operations or its restructuring plan have been implemented. Defence Minister AK Antony has stated in the Parliament that DRDO projects including Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWC) and Kaveri engine have not been executed as per the schedule resulting in a hike in their cost of development. Admitting to the delays, Defence Minister Antony has replied in the Parliament that probable dates of completion (PDC) for LCA Phase II, Naval LCA, AEW&C and the Kaveri engine have been extended and costs have been enhanced. Read More...

India, US Deal for LCA Engines Soon

For enhancing the capabilities of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) India and the US are close to signing a deal worth over $600 million for supplying 99 jet engines manufactured by American giant General electric (GE) corporation. Around two years ago, India had selected the American company General Electric over its rival European Eurojet 2000 for the LCA Mark II programme expected to be ready around 2014-15. Negotiations with the US firm over various issues involved in the deal, including price and transfer of technology. Read More...

India's Indigenous 5th-Gen Combat Plane to Boast Of Condition Monitoring Systems

India is developing a new fifth general fighter aircraft and it will have the latest integrated condition monitoring systems covering important systems such as avionics, structural health, air conditioning, and pressure regulation. This was revealed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief Dr VK Saraswat at a two-day national conference on 'Condition Monitoring of Engineering Systems and Structures' organised jointly by the Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) of the DRDO and Condition Monitoring Society of India at Pune. Read More...

IAF Chief Browne Visits France to Assess Rafale Fighter and Other Ongoing Defence Projects

The IAF Chief NAK Browne is currently undertaking a four-day visit to France to further boost the Indo-French Defence ties which have been soaring high due to the recent selection of Rafale combat planes in the almost $ 12 billion deal. The IAF Chief will be meeting the top brass of French Defence officials, visiting various air-bases and checking out a Rafale Squadron. The four-day visit which started yesterday will involve meetings of the Air Chief Marshall NAK Browne with new French Defence Minister. Read More...

Six LCA Tejas Squadrons for IAF by 2022

Indian Air Force (IAF) will get six squadrons of India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas by 2022. "It is planned to induct six LCA squadrons by the end of 13th Plan (2017-2022)," the parliament has been informed. However, the government admitted that there has been a delay in the manufacturing of the LCA. Tejas is a design and development project and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is the nodal organization for the development of the LCA. The government said Tejas achieved the Initial Operational Clearance-1 on January 10, 2011. "Presently, LCA development activities leading to final operational clearance are in progress," it said. Read More...

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