Indian Air Force Development discussion
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I wonder what happened to the old thread, anyhow; I am starting a new thread to cover military aviation in Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy. Here's some food for your thought.. Indian Armed forced to induct 1000 helos by 2020 The choppers to be inducted into the Army...
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There already Indian AF thread, I suggest you put your info or thought on Indian AF there. The mod in here not happy if there arw multiple threads talking similar topics. I believe there's on forum rules.
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India Clears 60 Ghatak Stealth UCAVs – A Major Shift Toward Deep-Strike Drone Warfare
India has officially approved the procurement of 60 Ghatak stealth UCAVs, a decision cleared by the Defence Procurement Board that marks a major milestone in the country’s unmanned combat aviation roadmap. With a defined fleet size and production intent, the Ghatak program is now transitioning from a technology demonstrator into a full-fledged operational capability for the Indian Air Force.
In military planning terms, 60 combat aircraft represent a structural capability, not a symbolic number. Such a fleet could support multiple operational squadrons while accounting for training, maintenance cycles, and strategic reserves. Unlike reconnaissance drones, Ghatak is designed primarily for deep-penetration strike missions inside heavily defended airspace, allowing unmanned platforms to lead the first wave of attacks in high-risk environments.
A key feature of the platform is its stealth flying-wing configuration, which significantly reduces radar cross-section and infrared signatures. This design allows the UCAV to infiltrate contested zones protected by advanced air defense systems, strike high-value targets such as radar sites or missile batteries, and exit before detection thresholds are crossed. In doctrinal terms, the platform differs greatly from conventional MALE UAVs that focus mainly on surveillance and loiter operations.
For More information read the full article here: CONFIRMED: 60 Ghatak Stealth UCAVs cleared by DPB; How India’s 'Flying Wing' will penetrate enemy air defenses
India has officially approved the procurement of 60 Ghatak stealth UCAVs, a decision cleared by the Defence Procurement Board that marks a major milestone in the country’s unmanned combat aviation roadmap. With a defined fleet size and production intent, the Ghatak program is now transitioning from a technology demonstrator into a full-fledged operational capability for the Indian Air Force.
In military planning terms, 60 combat aircraft represent a structural capability, not a symbolic number. Such a fleet could support multiple operational squadrons while accounting for training, maintenance cycles, and strategic reserves. Unlike reconnaissance drones, Ghatak is designed primarily for deep-penetration strike missions inside heavily defended airspace, allowing unmanned platforms to lead the first wave of attacks in high-risk environments.
A key feature of the platform is its stealth flying-wing configuration, which significantly reduces radar cross-section and infrared signatures. This design allows the UCAV to infiltrate contested zones protected by advanced air defense systems, strike high-value targets such as radar sites or missile batteries, and exit before detection thresholds are crossed. In doctrinal terms, the platform differs greatly from conventional MALE UAVs that focus mainly on surveillance and loiter operations.
For More information read the full article here: CONFIRMED: 60 Ghatak Stealth UCAVs cleared by DPB; How India’s 'Flying Wing' will penetrate enemy air defenses