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New Delhi, Oct1, (TruthDive) After a joint military exercise with Sri Lanka, India announced that a similar exercise with Singapore would take place at the air force base at Kalaikunda in West Bengal. The Air force of both the countries would engage in combined operations.

Republic of Singapore Air Force JMT activities for 30 days staring October 14 will sent 150 personnel, with eight F-16 D+ aircraft, one P STAR radar, and two units of RBS-70 surface-to-air missile firing units, the Indian Air Force will field Mig-27 and Mig-21 aircraft of the resident squadrons operational at the airbase.

The RSAF pilots will also carry out air-to-ground firing practice at the IAF’s Dudhkundi firing range, 40 km from the airbase, and will carry out night flying training at the airbase for the first time.

In the Midnapore District in the state of West Bengal, about 130 km from Calcutta is the Major Airbase of Kalaikunda. Established way back during the Second World War, this desolate village turned airstrip is now a major establishment on the IAF’s Orbat.

Ever since its reactivation in 1955, Kalaikunda had been home to Mystere Squadrons, Vampires, Hunters, Canberras, MiG-21s, Su-7s, and now MiG-27s. Kalaikunda has a large number of war birds on display, approximately seven preserved. A number of hunter airframes have been noticed lying derelict around the airbase.

It is suspected that at least one Sukhoi-7 airframe is lying around in the airbase. In the late 70s, one Spitfire airframe, which was lying as a decoy, was recovered and auctioned off to the UK Collectors.

Singapore declared independence from Britain unilaterally in August 1963, before joining the Federation of Malaysia in September. Singapore was expelled from the Federation two years later, after a heated conflict between the state’s PAP government and the federal government in Kuala Lumpur.

Three years after Singapore had formally declared independence on August 9, 1965, the RSAF took flight as the Singapore Air Defense Command (SADC) on September 1, 1968.

In January 1968, the British had announced the imminent withdrawal of all their troops east of Suez by September 1971. When Britain brought forward its plan to withdraw its forces, the SADC was suddenly entrusted with a huge responsibility and resources.

Britain’s former air bases – Tengah, Seletar, Sembawang and Changi – were handed over to the SADC, as well as its air defense radar station and Bloodhound II surface-to-air missiles. Prior to then, Singapore had depended completely on Britain’s Royal Air Force for its air defense, while the newly established Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) had concentrated its efforts mainly on building up the Singapore Army. On April 1, 1975, the SADC was renamed the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

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Migs??? why???????????????????????????????


Actually SINDEX going on every year since 2004 or 05. IAF fielded all types of aircrafts against F-16 C/D+. As Singapore do not have large space for military drills, it was reported that it will permanently base few aircrafts and ground vechils in in India for a permanent military training and drill of Singapore's air force and army. Note that Singapore has one of the most advanced military in East Asia.
 
Actually SINDEX going on every year since 2004 or 05. IAF fielded all types of aircrafts against F-16 C/D+. As Singapore do not have large space for military drills, it was reported that it will permanently base few aircrafts and ground vechils in in India for a permanent military training and drill of Singapore's air force and army. Note that Singapore has one of the most advanced military in East Asia.

They have Kalaikunda as a permanent bases all year round.
 
Actually SINDEX going on every year since 2004 or 05. IAF fielded all types of aircrafts against F-16 C/D+. As Singapore do not have large space for military drills, it was reported that it will permanently base few aircrafts and ground vechils in in India for a permanent military training and drill of Singapore's air force and army. Note that Singapore has one of the most advanced military in East Asia.

I know that mate.. i was asking why Migs?....Its gonna get retire soon anyway..

Why not practise with fighters of future .. Su's or M2K's.
 
I know that mate.. i was asking why Migs?....Its gonna get retire soon anyway..

Why not practise with fighters of future .. Su's or M2K's.

Su and M2K have been fielded many times as well as Migs. So this time may be upgraded Mig-27 against F-16 D+ and Kalaikunda does not have Su and M2K which will not be called for this exercise. This exercise is more like a training and drill by Singapore than an exercise.
 
Upgraded Mig-27?? when was that???

January 06, 2009
DARE completes IAF MiG-27 upgrade.

Defence Avionics Research Establishment under the aegis of Defence Research and Development Organisation achieved the successful completion of avionics upgrade of MiG-27 aircraft. This pioneering effort was realised using entirely indigenous expertise at a fraction of cost. The project was initiated in the year 2002 through a tripartite MoU between DARE, HAL(Nasik) and Air Force. The Initial Operational Clearance was accorded in June 2006 which led to the subsequent formation of operational squadrons.

The avionics system is built around a modular mission computer termed Core Avionics Computer (CAC), developed by DARE. The CAC built on open system principles, houses functional modules using contemporary processors and devices. These functional modules are powering the mission computers on Jaguar and Su-30 MKI aircraft as well.

The upgraded MiG-27 aircraft is equipped with Inertial Navigation & Global Positioning System (INGPS) providing accurate Navigation. Advanced avionics on the aircraft has been interfaced on MIL-STD-1553B Dual Redundant Bus. To enable weapon aiming, accurate ranging sensors such as Laser Designator Pod (LDP) and Laser Ranger & Marked Target Seeker (LRMTS) are integrated. A digital Map Generator has been integrated to improve situational awareness. The digital Video Recording system provides mission analysis and debrief support.

DARE took up the challenge of developing the mission critical software. Over half a million lines of code were developed adhering to stringent real time constraints and requisite software engineering requirements. The resultant quality software was independently verified and validated with external agencies. DARE developed algorithms for navigation, ranging including a weapon delivery algorithm which was developed along with Software Development Institute of Air Force enabling precision Weapon Delivery.

The upgraded aircraft has a pilot friendly cockpit with state-of-Art Multi Function Display (MFD) and Head Up Display (HUD). The pilot flies "Head Up" with all the necessary NAV and attack guidance symbology presented on the HUD and superimposed on the outside world view. The Integrated Flight and Weapon Control System of the upgraded aircraft enables Hands Free (Auto Pilot) Route Flying and Auto-Weapon delivery. A functional maintenance mode has been incorporated providing "On AIRCRAFT" LRU health checks.

Advanced integrated EW Suite is integrated along with state-of-art communication systems. The upgraded aircraft also has an emergency situation indication system and automated emergency handling cueing system on Multi Function Display (MFD). The introduction of LDP has enhanced the Night Attack Capability. HAL, Nasik was instrumental in the design and modification of prototype aircraft for installation of new cockpit and avionics equipment as well as related looming changes.

The avionics upgrade has transformed the legacy aircraft into a potent weapon delivery platform with a user friendly cockpit. All the aircrafts have been upgraded and the users are enamored with the performance of the upgraded aircraft which is comparable with contemporary aircraft in use around the world.

DARE has forged synergetic partnerships with leaders from private industries like M/s TCS and M/s ComAvia to leverage the best in knowledge and the latest in technology. With this upgrade project DRDO, HAL, ADE, IAF, CEMILAC and DGAQA has showcased the expertise that exists within the country for completing complex and challenging task of aircraft upgrade.

Livefist: DARE completes IAF MiG-27 upgrade

The cockpit is quite good.
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I heard on trishul blog (prasun sengupta's blog) that this summer during trials of Arjun mk2 it was fielded against Singapore army's Leopard MBT. I mean if it isn't true then we should do it next year because every year during summer Singapore's army comes for exercise.
 
I heard on trishul blog (prasun sengupta's blog) that this summer during trials of Arjun mk2 it was fielded against Singapore army's Leopard MBT. I mean if it isn't true then we should do it next year because every year during summer Singapore's army comes for exercise.

Mate, pls, never take this guy seriously. He writes whatever its come in his mind. He is not a journo like Ajai Shukla, Shiv Aroor nor he has any source like others.
 

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