New Russian Stealth Jet Fighter Called ‘Super Weapon’ Giving Russia Edge Over U.S. In Skies
A new Russian jet fighter, using stealth technology designed to conceal the plane from radar, is being called a “super weapon” by military experts who say that the fifth-generation Russian fighter jet actually surpasses United States fighters and could give Russia an advantage in the skies. Known as the TA-50 PAK FA , the new Russian stealth fighter is developed by the Russian aeronautic giant Sukhoi and is set to go into action in 2016. Russia is developing the new super fighter together with India, which is kicking in 25 percent of t…
MMRCA an Absolute Necessity
It warrants a response only to sensitise the environment of the truth, just as the learned professor tries to undermine it with his needless ranting on the MMRCA. There seems to be a desperation that merits serious scrutiny—who or what is the guiding beacon behind his sustained attempt to force policy makers to take a re-look at an acquisition, the need for which was felt as far back as 2001? Is he batting for an outsider who is looking for a “window of opportunity” as the new government settles down, or is he pitching for an ill-i…
India Pushes Russia For Greater Inclusion In FGFA Project
India and Russia have been long-term collaborators on defense technology. The two countries together produced the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile — the fastest cruise missile in production. The relationship hasn’t always been balanced in India’s favor, however, and this has come to light recently with India’s stake in the development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft, based on the Russian Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA). According to Defense News, India has conveyed its displeasure to Russia over its “low level of participation in the j…
Antony wants India, Russia to focus on futuristic stealth fighter
With turbulence hitting India’s biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, defence minister A K Antony on Monday stressed “both sides must give their best” for the “significant programme”. Speaking at the 13th meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation, Antony said it was important for the two nations to do their best during “all the phases — design, development and production — in the execution” o…
5th-generation fighter plan hits hurdle as Russia hikes cost
India's biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, has flown into some rough weather. India’s biggest defence project in the making, the critical joint development of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) with Russia, has flown into some rough weather. Defence ministry sources said the inking of the final design and R&D contract for the stealth fighter has been hit by a huge delay, with Russia also jacking up costs for the futuristi…
Russians pushing Yak-130 to India for training FGFA pilots
According to Sources, Russians have been pushing possible sale of combat trainer Yak-130 to India; IAF already operates British made Hawks for training its pilot in stage-III. According to Sources, Russians have been pushing possible sale of combat trainer Yak-130 to India; IAF already operates British made Hawks for training its pilot in stage-III. Arguments put by Russians is that Current trainer fleet (Hawks) are not capable for training pilots for 5th gen fighter aircraft which India and Russia are developing based on Sukhoi'…
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