03-11-2010, 06:50 AM
[quote name='Austin' date='10 March 2010 - 07:45 AM' timestamp='1268186843' post='105017']
Couple of points
We can now conclude that the definitive variant of PAD will be the all solid fuel PDV with IIR seeker , the PAD acted as Proof Of Concept Interceptor Vehical plus provided a quick deployable solution to deal with Pak threat
The PDV with greater than interception altitude of 100 km should be capable of intercepting LEO satellites with modification
VKS backed down on his we are better than China perhaps with some nudge from GOI ?Now he says China is better
AAD-1 and AAD-2 clearly designed to deal with higher IRBM,full ICBM threats , its also good to know we are working on Sat based EW system and integration with AWACS and other assets.
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Couple of points
We can now conclude that the definitive variant of PAD will be the all solid fuel PDV with IIR seeker , the PAD acted as Proof Of Concept Interceptor Vehical plus provided a quick deployable solution to deal with Pak threat
The PDV with greater than interception altitude of 100 km should be capable of intercepting LEO satellites with modification
VKS backed down on his we are better than China perhaps with some nudge from GOI ?Now he says China is better
AAD-1 and AAD-2 clearly designed to deal with higher IRBM,full ICBM threats , its also good to know we are working on Sat based EW system and integration with AWACS and other assets.
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Quote:Definitely told to hold off many details. His earlier statements - some of which I was privy to a public event, were much more forceful and categorical. The GOI apparently didnt like him being forthright.
Interesting that they plan for Tx/Rx modules from outside for the new LRTRs - possibly x band which given timelines, makes sense (we are following the same approach for the first batch of AESAs for the LCA Mk2).
Quote:Guys, got a chance to read this in detail.
The interview is pathbreaking - he clearly lays out the information albeit some aspects are still wink nod nudge nudge.
The solid fuelled advanced PDV (the IIR is where India has said we will cooperate with anyone necessary - Boeing, Raytheon et al work with IAI for the Arrow advanced IIR seeker for its HTK vehicle) will be logistically less cumbersome and far more mobile than the Prithvi based one. We already know how to make IIR seekers - Nag e.g. - we need capabilities viz manufacturing the detection sensor.
The PDV also elevates the local BMD program to state of the art across the board - our desi forces are not always impressed with performance alone, and often get sidetracked by discussions about BBC - best of brochure claims, which is then acrimoniously played out by a willing media, and ruins the deterrence effect of solid technology achievement and deployable capability.
The next series of advanced radars which follow on from the LRTR with the AAD-1 and AAD-2, when mass manufactured have the ability to take the game away from the PRC support of Pak. It is by no means certain that all the TRM modules will be imported or the computers. From what I know, this was what was expected of the LRTR/MFCR as well, instead we developed our own systems over time. His statements indicate that the LRDE has been given a very short timeline for quick induction & hence the need to crimp corners (eg balance indigenization versus having a ready system ASAP). There are two ways to get these systems - either commercially or via a strategic partner with relatively modern fabs. It will be interesting to see which approach is preferred.
Now, what he has not mentioned but which is equally critical, is the cruise missile syndrome. Pak f.e. is now counting on increased numbers of BMs and CMs for deterrence.
Saraswat clearly notes that the BMD system is being tied into the indigenous IACCS which is a big win. A total of x aerostats have been ordered so far, which basically act as cheap "eyes in the sky". The indigenous AEW&C should have a range of around 100+ km against a CM target which is adequate time for an interception, giving a time of around 12 minutes for interception if it is travelling at a high speed of 500 mph. As a case in point, the BMD system itself reacts w/in a window of a couple of minutes.
A total of ~20 AWACS are required for round the clock surveillance, and because of which indigenous development is now critical and supported by the IAF (cost).
The Akash, Barak-8/LRSAM and AAD, AAD-1 are capable of intercepting very low flying targets as well. The IACCS will be up and running by 2011. All in all, the basic building blocks of deterrence from nuke blackmail are being put in place, with the IAF estimating ~2022 for its SAGW assets to be totally replenished, and by which time the BMD should also be in production.
Hopefully all this will give the next GOI some guts versus the current WKK currently running the GOI and they will finally stand up to the terrorists and not kowtow to them. One hopes. :-(