DRDO and PSU's

[bakofbakchod]

DRDO realized early, it's your truly didn't place orders and did chai biskoot.

I guess next in line is Atulya FCR? "Soon" in indian standards means around 5-7 years, so orders should be incoming this year

https://delhidefencereview.com/2020/08/19/the-indian-army-is-set-to-procure-new-version-of-the-swathi-weapon-locating-radar/

View: https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1851146300244250680

 

[bakofbakchod]

Reading the CAG reports, we are incredible lucky that we were not involved in a real shooting war (or unlucky). Import bahadurs are not entirely wrong when this is what they are up against. In 1997, requirement for system was given. DRDO objected to imports (but 0 capability in developing one at that time). A whopping 10 years later, MOD finally sanctions some funds for research for a local variant. LRDE/DRDO as usual proceeds to severely overestimate their own capabilities, and ended up missing every deadline, giving excuse after excuse in the timeframe. It was not until 2018/19 where this finally materialized.... And then a new cycle by the usual systems and their "user trials" began.

If government wants to reform DRDO, then first they need to completely revamp the project management division, and start firing project directors who give bogus dishonest deadlines and fail to meet them.

 

[fire starter]

Fuel Cell based Hybrid Power Supply System (FC-HPSS).

 

[iNorthernerOn9]

View: https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1899795487433339202

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A whopping 15 years after the project was first sanction, this is finally ordered. I have to say, DRDO + forces really need to increase the pace. Taking almost 16 years is unacceptable.

Can anyone guess the numbers? How many?

Also why difference of almost 450 crores in reports? 2906 - 2463 = 443

Ministry of Defence signs ₹2,906 crore radar contract with BEL for the Indian Air Force

MoD signs ₹2,906 crore contract with BEL for advanced LLTR radar, enhancing Indian Air Force's operational preparedness.

www.thehindu.com

Even PIB is saying 2906 crores

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Rs 2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAF

As part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Mi

pib.gov.in

 

[randombully]

Can anyone guess the numbers? How many?

Also why difference of almost 450 crores in reports? 2906 - 2463 = 443

Ministry of Defence signs ₹2,906 crore radar contract with BEL for the Indian Air Force

MoD signs ₹2,906 crore contract with BEL for advanced LLTR radar, enhancing Indian Air Force's operational preparedness.

www.thehindu.com

Even PIB is saying 2906 crores

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Rs 2,906 crore contract signed with BEL for Low-level Transportable Radar (Ashwini) for IAF

As part of the Government’s efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities of the country, Mi

pib.gov.in

18 radars are bought

 

[Patriots]

Astra test fired from Tejas mk1 prototype



Ministry of Defence

Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile​

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Posted On: 12 MAR 2025 10:03PM by PIB Delhi

Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown ASTRA, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. The test launch was carried out on March 12, 2025 off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha.

The test-firing successfully demonstrated the direct hit of the missile on flying target. All the subsystems performed accurately meeting all mission parameters and objectives. ASTRA missile is designed and developed by DRDO capable of engaging the targets over 100km and equipped with advanced guidance and navigation capabilities allows missile to destroy targets with greater accuracy. The missile is already inducted into the Indian Air Force.

The successful test-firing is a significant milestone towards the induction of LCA AF MK1A variant. The success is the result of hard work by the integrated team of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians from ADA, DRDO, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) along with support from CEMILAC, DG-AQA, IAF & Test range team. Further trials are planned towards the performance evaluation.

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated the teams of DRDO, IAF, ADA, HAL and all involved in the trial. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat appreciated the efforts of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians from various organisations and industry.

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[Patriots]

2-3 things to note
1. The Astra fired from lca mk1 prototype ( means it's from one of the lsp variant )
2. If so , then good news is ,from now all Tejas variant s are certified for Astra
3. Tejas mk1a is ready for induction
4. For evaluation trials will be done ...
5. When uttam aesa will be in Tejas , then definitely another trial will happen ( hope instead of Astra mk1 , they go for Astra mk2 , as it's 2 yrs from now )

 

[fire starter]

View: https://x.com/cvkrishnan/status/1900047005189366193?t=S-sPFRJgxarAX5Gc9acNZA&s=19

 

[ArjunMK1A]

View: https://x.com/cvkrishnan/status/1900047005189366193?t=S-sPFRJgxarAX5Gc9acNZA&s=19

Even Armchair experts like us can dig internet to find the product is manufactured in India or not.

Meanwhile entire IA is getting taken for an ride.
1. Plates from some unknown company.
2. Vest from local kirana shop
3. Selling off Foreign product as Indigenous product.

I hope we simply declare the product R&D is done in India as Indigenous. Because every product is claiming ToT and later truth is coming out where goras delayed X component.

I mean OFB (HVF) claim full T series tank production from Engines to final nut. Even claimed full Indigenous Engines and upgradation is possible.

Only to sign an agreement again for Engines.

Whatever product coming from Foreign company is more or less CKD and SKD.