1L121E mobile 3D radar covers full hemisphere, with on-the-move surveillance, detecting a wide range of threats including guided weapons and mini-uavs. This new radar supports air defense assets. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateThe Indian Air Force First Embraer 145 AEW&C Aircraft. Credit: Angad Singh
The U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster landing at Aero India 2013. Credit: Angad SinghThe attack version of indigenously-built Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) ‘Rudra’. Credit: Angad Singh
A model of the Brahmos 2 hypersonic missile was displayed on the Brahmos stand. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateThe specially modified Su-30MKI will carry a single air-launched BrahMos supersonic anti-ship missile, and two subsonic two Kh-59. The different weapons could be launched from different ranges at different times to coordinate a ripple-effect, saturate the target defenses. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateEL/M-2052 showing the two module architecture of the new system, designed to fit into compact spaces like the LCA nose cone. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateEL/M2052 AESA radar to be integrated in the LCA. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateAero-india was the world debut for the Iron Dome missile – the real thing, just unarmed and defuelled. The photo clearly shows the ogive that blows off when the missiles nears its target, exposing the seeker that is responsible for the missile’s terminal effect that has demonstrated over 500 kills in recent months. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateThe Tejas LCA shown with Derby and Python 5 missiles for the first time. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateMobile version of the Iron Dome can cover a wider area and rapidly reposition against new threats. Provided with a full multimission radar, it can also perform air defense missions. Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateSA-17 BUK-M2E air defense missile system. Note the EO/IR camera above the main radar, providing the system continuity of engagement even under heavy electronic attack. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-UpdateThe Rafale on a display pass. Credit: Angad Singh
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