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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is contemplating a shift from the 23mm twin-barrelled Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 cannon, currently outfitting the Tejas Mk1A and slated for the Tejas MkII, to a higher-calibre gun for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The decision comes as the AMCA, with its projected maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of approximately 27 tons, offers the capability to integrate a more powerful weapon system.
While ADA has not officially disclosed the replacement, sources indicate that two key options are under evaluation A four-barrelled 25mm Gatling-type cannon and a 30mm GSh-301 cannon, renowned for its reliability and firepower.
Continue readingSOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has recently issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify a proven Helmet Mounted Display and Sight (HMDS) system that meets the operational and technical requirements for its current aircraft programs. This move represents ADA’s intent to gather essential information to finalize the technical specifications for procuring and integrating an HMDS system.
The EOI, issued on a No Cost No Commitment (NC/NC) basis, aims to engage with vendors capable of supplying and integrating a ready-to-deploy HMDS system for ADA’s aircraft programs. Importantly, the EOI does not guarantee the issuance of a future Request for Proposal (RFP) but seeks to collect information that will guide the decision-making process for this advanced technology integration.
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