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Indian Air Force to upgrade SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft

Air Force  Su-30MKI  HAL  
Posted On: Aug 19, 2010
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NEW DELHI (BNS): Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has proposed Rs. 10920 crores modernisation plan for the SU-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

“There is proposal to upgrade the SU-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force by M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) with the support of the Russian Original Equipment Manufacturer.” Defence Minister AK Antony said in Rajya sabha.

The current estimated cost is Rs. 10920 crores and the aircraft are likely to be upgraded in a phased manner from year 2012 onwards, he added.

Currently, IAF operates about 100 SU-30 MKI fighters and plans to produce another 170 aircraft in the next 10 years under a license from Russia.

IAF is already upgrading its two main fighter aircraft fleet of 60 MiG-29s and is about to sign around USD two billion deal with France to modernise its 50 Mirage aircraft.

The Jaguar, MiG-27 and MiG-21 fleets have already been upgraded by the force.
Total Comments : 3
 
Posted By : Dr.Rocks (Rocky) Aug 20, 2010 10:33 AM
Go fast. Next five years are highly crucial for us. See it as challange to modernise the forces on highest priority.Country is safe,we are safe.
 
Posted By : Dr.Rocks (Rocky) Aug 21, 2010 11:09 AM
SU Plus Shaurya and Brahmos.really big 2 deter. against any adversery.Now it is the turn of our beloved Army to be got modernised with in 2 to 3 years.No doubt we are master now in mountain warefares. Still in spite of that India should have (2+2+2+2) mobilized troops formations in mountains with (100+100+100+100)with heavy lift helicopters having anti radiations facilities with Light weapons of mass distruction ranging from LEH to Arunachal Pradesh.No shortage of man power and no shortage of brains.Only and only the thing demanded once again is only the "WILL POWER and Decision taking with presence of mind". JAI HIND.
 
Posted By : Satyam Sep 11, 2010 4:25 PM
We might be safe from outsiders but not within the country. Naxalites , terrorists , criminals , regionalism etc. Will these equipments tackle these problems? We don’t feel safe while travelling in bus or train any more. God save this country.
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