Air Engagement of Operation Sindoor : Analysis
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timesofoman.com
New Delhi: In a remarkable stride towards modernising India's defence capabilities, the Indian Army has achieved a major milestone through the development and phased induction of Project Akashteer.
This ambitious initiative, a key part of the Army's "Decade of Transformation" and "Year of Tech Absorption," aims to provide India with a robust and responsive air defence network, meeting the demands of contemporary aerial threats with agility and precision.
Recently, a real-time validation of Project Akashteer was carried out simulating scenarios as expected in future wars. A senior officer from the military hierarchy witnessed the validation appreciated the achievements of the project and commended the team involved in developing the Akashteer.
He acknowledged their efforts and mentioned that it has realised a transformative leap in the Indian Army's air defence capabilities.
Project Akashteer introduces a fully automated and integrated air defence system, offering unparalleled responsiveness and reliability. Here's a closer look at the groundbreaking features of this transformative initiative:
Comprehensive Sensor Fusion: Akashteer has achieved a "bottoms-up" fusion of all air defence sensors, integrating land-based sensors from both the Army Air Defence (AAD) and the Indian Air Force (IAF). This ensures a seamless and unified air picture that is accessible to the lowest operational units of Army AD, enhancing coordination and situational awareness across the force.
Automated Operations for Faster Response: In air defence, every second is critical. Akashteer's automation replaces manual data entry, which previously consumed precious time. With no human input required, the system operates at maximum efficiency, allowing timely responses to fast-moving aerial threats. To illustrate, an aircraft at supersonic speeds can travel up to 18 kilometres in a single minute--Akashteer ensures that not a moment is lost in defence readiness.
Decentralised Engagement Authority: By decentralising the authority to engage hostile aircraft, Akashteer empowers units on the front lines, enabling rapid engagement decisions while maintaining controlled freedom to prevent friendly-fire incidents. This decentralisation is particularly critical for units stationed along the Northern and Eastern Commands, which are already equipped with Akashteer systems.
Advanced Real-Time Air Picture: Akashteer consolidates live data from various sources, including 3D Tactical Radars, Low-Level Lightweight Radars, and the Akash Weapon System, providing a multi-dimensional view of the airspace. This integrated picture is invaluable for both strategic planning and immediate threat response, giving Indian forces an edge in defending India's skies.
Built-in Redundancy and Scalability: The system is designed with robust communication redundancy, ensuring connectivity even under adverse conditions. Additionally, Akashteer offers both software and hardware upgrade capabilities, making it a future-proof platform able to adapt to evolving technological and operational needs.
Flexible Deployment Across Formations: Recognising the varied operational needs, Akashteer has been tailored to provide mobile, adaptable platforms for strike formations, while pivot formations have been equipped with hardened, land-based systems. This flexibility enables the system to effectively support a range of tactical scenarios, reinforcing India's defence on multiple fronts.
Akashteer's phased induction is already underway. Out of a total requirement of 455 systems, 107 have been delivered, with an additional 105 expected by March 2025. The remaining units will be delivered by March 2027, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the Indian Army's defence units and formations.
Through Project Akashteer, the Indian Army is positioning itself at the forefront of air defence technology, ensuring a secure and vigilant airspace over India. This significant achievement underscores the commitment of India's defence forces to innovate and enhance capabilities in response to ever-evolving security dynamics.
Akashteer: Transforming India's air defence with cutting-edge technology
Recently, a real-time validation of Project Akashteer was carried out simulating scenarios
timesofoman.com
New Delhi: In a remarkable stride towards modernising India's defence capabilities, the Indian Army has achieved a major milestone through the development and phased induction of Project Akashteer.
This ambitious initiative, a key part of the Army's "Decade of Transformation" and "Year of Tech Absorption," aims to provide India with a robust and responsive air defence network, meeting the demands of contemporary aerial threats with agility and precision.
Recently, a real-time validation of Project Akashteer was carried out simulating scenarios as expected in future wars. A senior officer from the military hierarchy witnessed the validation appreciated the achievements of the project and commended the team involved in developing the Akashteer.
He acknowledged their efforts and mentioned that it has realised a transformative leap in the Indian Army's air defence capabilities.
Project Akashteer introduces a fully automated and integrated air defence system, offering unparalleled responsiveness and reliability. Here's a closer look at the groundbreaking features of this transformative initiative:
Comprehensive Sensor Fusion: Akashteer has achieved a "bottoms-up" fusion of all air defence sensors, integrating land-based sensors from both the Army Air Defence (AAD) and the Indian Air Force (IAF). This ensures a seamless and unified air picture that is accessible to the lowest operational units of Army AD, enhancing coordination and situational awareness across the force.
Automated Operations for Faster Response: In air defence, every second is critical. Akashteer's automation replaces manual data entry, which previously consumed precious time. With no human input required, the system operates at maximum efficiency, allowing timely responses to fast-moving aerial threats. To illustrate, an aircraft at supersonic speeds can travel up to 18 kilometres in a single minute--Akashteer ensures that not a moment is lost in defence readiness.
Decentralised Engagement Authority: By decentralising the authority to engage hostile aircraft, Akashteer empowers units on the front lines, enabling rapid engagement decisions while maintaining controlled freedom to prevent friendly-fire incidents. This decentralisation is particularly critical for units stationed along the Northern and Eastern Commands, which are already equipped with Akashteer systems.
Advanced Real-Time Air Picture: Akashteer consolidates live data from various sources, including 3D Tactical Radars, Low-Level Lightweight Radars, and the Akash Weapon System, providing a multi-dimensional view of the airspace. This integrated picture is invaluable for both strategic planning and immediate threat response, giving Indian forces an edge in defending India's skies.
Built-in Redundancy and Scalability: The system is designed with robust communication redundancy, ensuring connectivity even under adverse conditions. Additionally, Akashteer offers both software and hardware upgrade capabilities, making it a future-proof platform able to adapt to evolving technological and operational needs.
Flexible Deployment Across Formations: Recognising the varied operational needs, Akashteer has been tailored to provide mobile, adaptable platforms for strike formations, while pivot formations have been equipped with hardened, land-based systems. This flexibility enables the system to effectively support a range of tactical scenarios, reinforcing India's defence on multiple fronts.
Akashteer's phased induction is already underway. Out of a total requirement of 455 systems, 107 have been delivered, with an additional 105 expected by March 2025. The remaining units will be delivered by March 2027, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the Indian Army's defence units and formations.
Through Project Akashteer, the Indian Army is positioning itself at the forefront of air defence technology, ensuring a secure and vigilant airspace over India. This significant achievement underscores the commitment of India's defence forces to innovate and enhance capabilities in response to ever-evolving security dynamics.
You need to remember that the fanboy randomradio just talks ******
His opinions are at best, that of a disturbed schoolboy.
Also it needs to be remembered that the Rafale can't use the 2 way data link of the Meteor missile. So it is already at a disadvantage.
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Has the use of GaN in the J-10C radar been confirmed? Are there any credible sources reporting this?
Imo buying a fighter ac is also about its deterrence value in the minds of our 2 main adversaries. I'd say that the F-35 does that better than a Su-57 ever will. The Chinese are certainly in awe of US mil hardware, given how ardently they copy US designs.
Otoh, it's a better option than the outdated junk (Strykers, Vipers, Hornets) the Americans have been peddling anyway.
There's also a geopolitical aspect to this. Given how keenly the Pakee are courting Trump these days, a token purchase of the F-35s would provide insurance against any future shenanigans (wrt Apple outsourcing to India, for example). Look how Qatar and KSA are going all out to woo Trump.
Sure, there may be some integration issues but those are to be expected as we have never operated a US fighter in the past. Over a period of time, we could probably work around them via a 'conditional access' networking protocol similar to the USN Centrix. The Israeli 'Adir' could be a great template.
Otoh, it's a better option than the outdated junk (Strykers, Vipers, Hornets) the Americans have been peddling anyway.
There's also a geopolitical aspect to this. Given how keenly the Pakee are courting Trump these days, a token purchase of the F-35s would provide insurance against any future shenanigans (wrt Apple outsourcing to India, for example). Look how Qatar and KSA are going all out to woo Trump.
Sure, there may be some integration issues but those are to be expected as we have never operated a US fighter in the past. Over a period of time, we could probably work around them via a 'conditional access' networking protocol similar to the USN Centrix. The Israeli 'Adir' could be a great template.
Why? Duplex communication is feasible in this era from an object traveling at hypersonic or super sonic speeds.
The electronic technology of the Meteor missile itself is not that advanced. According to public information, the Rafale cannot use the two-way data link of the Meteor missile because the data link of the Mica missile conflicts with that of the Meteor missile.
I read that the Rafale only has a oneway data link. it is not a Mica conflict that I'm aware of. All said and done. At its core, the Rafale is 1970-80's tech, based on the Mirage tech of the time.
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Trump instructed Apple chief in-front of the world not to invest in India. Say goodbye to any F-35. Su-57MKI is now literally a lock.
Last month, this forum was still discussing India's purchase of F35. Trump was India's friend, but now he has become India's enemy. What a ridiculous forum.
You're right, the bi-directional option does exist and is offered for sale, but it's so useless that nobody has bought it: neither France nor the countries to which we've exported the Rafale. That said, with F4 and general network connectivity this special feature has disappeared.
I don't think it's for PL15. This French system is probably only useful for fixed-frequency PD radars. It is probably useless for modern fighters that are widely equipped with AESA radars.
Especially facing so many radiation sources on the battlefield, most of which are AESA radars with LPI mode, can Rafale interfere with them all at the same time?
It's not the forum that's ridiculous, it's Trump who does anything, changes things all the time and destroys confidence as a result.
The Meteor is only available as a 2 way data link missile. The fact is that the Rafale can't use a 2 way data link. It only has a one way link. It's old tech. Other users of the Meteor missile have 2 way data links. It is operational, mission superior.You're right, the bi-directional option does exist and is offered for sale, but it's so useless that nobody has bought it: neither France nor the countries to which we've exported the Rafale. That said, with F4 and general network connectivity this special feature has disappeared.
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You are way too hung up on what was meant for an American with two choice of aircraft for AS, the F-35 and F-22.
And no, the other two jets can actually supercruise just like the F-22. This has been confirmed via international tenders. No afterburner necessary.
The example of the Su-27 was to show that the F-35 cannot even do that much. It's not designed for supersonic speed.
The Rafale goes supersonic and can supercruise. It's designed as an ASF.
How is being right immaterial? The information is correct, already confirmed by the Pentagon, GAO, and DOT&E.
You can find design changes, it doesn't change the fact that LM did buy into a Soviet STVOL/VTOL program before starting their own design. Regardless it killed your argument about the specialty of LM's STOVL design.
The Pentagon has confirmed that B4 is necessary to fight China. Without B4, the jet is useless. All the cool stuff you hear about the F-35 is with B4.
B3F is significantly limited in comparison, and even that's not ready.
New Electronic Warfare Suite Top Feature Of F-35 Block 4, Air Combat Boss Says
The F-35's Block 4 upgrade has many features, but Air Combat Command's commander says its electronic warfare abilities will be most critical.
www.twz.com
Regardless, without TR-3 and the processing power it is expected to bring, the consensus among Air Force officials is that Block 4 wouldn’t be able to achieve what the service needs it to for the F-35 program.
You do realize that statement means absolutely nothing, right?
The only thing that matters is how many Block 4 jets are available for combat today. And the answer is zero. Absolutely no F-35 operator is ready for combat at the highest level. With Block 3I/F, the F-35 is more like an F-16 with stealth.
The F-15C is an ASF. The F-15E is a strike jet developed using the F-15A/C's airframe. It's heavier, slower, and significantly less performing. For example, the F-35A can climb at 300 m/s, but the F-15E does lesser than 250 m/s. The F-15E's TWR is 0.86 or so and the F-15C's TWR is 1.2+. Even with a much higher fuel fraction than either F-15s, the F-35's TWR is 0.9-1.
So, the F-35A's kinematics is superior to the F-15EX, which is a heavier modernization of the F-15E. And the F-22 is in a league of its own, comparable to the Typhoon and Rafale.
Even a Jaguar can shoot down the F-22. That doesn't make it an ASF. To be an ASF, you need high altitude, high speed, and high performance. Everything else is secondary, no matter how much people claim otherwise.
The problem with the messaging is people don't realize the F-35's avionics are so far ahead that the F-22's avionics are simply junk, which indirectly provides a certain level of superiority against less advanced adversaries. Stick the same avionics into the F-22 and people will sing an entirely different tune.
And when you compare the F-35 to equivalent adversary jets, the Su-57 and F-22 can eat the F-35 alive even with lower stealth and sensors, 'cause kinematics makes that much of a difference. And we have already seen in Yemen that the F-35 is vulnerable to IR sensors.
And upcoming 6th gen jets are highly centered around kinematics, not just sensors and stealth.
Yes, that was the aim of the DEDIRA PEA, to go from one to several simultaneous signals, and this PEA has been in operational deployment for a long time.
Both can be true. Trump is a world menace and some forum members are ridiculous,
Trump could still be trusted, the American state cannot.
