MARC - Project Work

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IAF case study : 

IAF case study Project Work October, 2010

Force Projection : 

Force Projection * Assumption: All 3 Air Forces retire their pre-1980 aircrafts by 2015

MoD Initiatives : 

MoD Initiatives 7 aircrafts built Over 1000 test flights completed 40 aircrafts ordered by IAF, 6 by IN Mk1 of ‘Tejas’ to be inducted by 2010 Mk2 development to continue Indigenous development - LCA

IAF initiatives : 

IAF initiatives Upgrade existing aircrafts MiG-27 upgrade by HAL completed MiG-29 being upgraded by UAC, Russia with Zhuk PESA radar Mirage 2000 being upgraded by Thales & Dassault, France Sukhoi 30MKI to be fitted with BrahMos CM, Novator missile and AESA radar

Planning ahead for 2020 and Beyond : 

Planning ahead for 2020 and Beyond 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Joint development with UAC, Russia (50% share) Based on Russia’s T-50 project (twin-engine heavy fighter) Stealth features (internal weapons, RAM-coated composite skin, S-duct inlet, reduced RCS) First test flight of Russian version in 2010 Medium MRCA Tender Global Competition – 6 Bids $12bn budget for 126 aircrafts Technology transfer/ Offset AESA radar, modern weapons RFP released in August 2007 Technical evaluation completed in May 2009. Field trials in progress

M-MRCA Technical Bid : 

M-MRCA Technical Bid

Competitive Offers : 

Competitive Offers

Political Decision : 

Political Decision Strategic relationship Help in indigenous LCA project Reliability of imported supplies Benefits to local industry Transparency in the award of contract Opposition in the Parliament War and defense planning Total Cost of Operation

International relations : 

International relations Russia – old and reliable ally since the Soviet era, has supplied majority of India’s aircrafts, warships, submarines, tanks and small arms. A former super-power, now an emerging economy with veto power. USA – Strategic partnership with India post 9/11, has supplied transport aircrafts, civilian nuclear reactor and helicopters. Global power with allies in Europe and Asia. Europe – Increasing trade relations; has supplied trainer and fighter aircrafts. Neutral stand on world affairs.

Group Work : 

Group Work IAF Team (2 Groups) Conduct technical & financial evaluation. Recommend best-suited aircraft for the Air Force. Qualify and short-list 2 winners. Ministry of Defense (2 Groups) Evaluate the political and diplomatic relations with vendor countries. Select the contractor best suited to meet long-term strategic needs.