At Aero-India 2011 the Indian Air Force Su-30MKI is shown with Brahmos missile model attached at the centerline, representing a new configuration currently in development, which will be part of the next upgrade of the aircraft, being developed by HAL and Irkut. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update.
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BrahMos, the supersonic cruise missile for the Indian Air Force, would be ready by next year, officials said. Destined to fly on the Su-30MKI air dominance fighter, the Brahmos is nine times faster than other anti-ship missiles, BrahMos Aerospace Chief Executive and Managing Director A Sivathanu Pillai told reporters. Carrying the large missile requires major modification of the Su-30MKI, which is currently underway as part of the aircraft upgrading program, which will also include an introduction of a new radar and avionics.
At Aero-India 2011 the Indian Air Force Su-30MKI is shown with Brahmos missile model attached at the centerline, representing a new configuration currently in development, which will be part of the next upgrade of the aircraft, being developed by HAL and Irkut. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update.
Analysis: Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems and the Harris Corporation have agreed to move forward with the acquisition of Harris’ Night Vision business for $350 million. The acquisition of Harris' night vision business opens a huge market for Elbit Systems, both domestic and international. Over 50 years Harris and its predecessors Exelis and ITT have established their night vision systems as the market leader. But with the planned merger between Harris and L3 Technologies, Inc., the night vision systems business becomes redundant under the combined portfolio.
