Brazil Seeks Local Manufacturing and Intergovernmental Agreement for India's Akash-NG Air Defence system

Brazil is reportedly in advanced discussions with India to acquire the Akash-NG (Next Generation) Air Defence system through a government-to-government agreement.

This potential deal, which includes provisions for local manufacturing within Brazil, signifies a major step in strengthening defence cooperation between the two nations.

Developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Akash-NG represents a significant leap in India's indigenous air defence capabilities.

This advanced surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is designed to intercept highly maneuverable and low-observable aerial threats, making it a compelling solution for bolstering Brazil's air defence network.

The Akash-NG boasts an impressive interception range of up to 60 kilometers, a significant improvement over its predecessors. This extended range allows it to defend critical assets and locations against a wide range of threats, including fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and cruise missiles.

Acquiring the Akash-NG offers Brazil several key advantages. It provides a robust and versatile air defence solution capable of operating in diverse environments. The system's extended range and advanced targeting capabilities enhance Brazil's ability to protect critical national infrastructure and military assets from both conventional and asymmetric aerial threats.

Furthermore, the inclusion of local manufacturing in the deal aligns with Brazil's long-term strategic goals. By producing Akash-NG components domestically, Brazil can cultivate expertise in advanced defence technology, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and bolster its domestic defence industry.

This potential agreement reflects a growing trend of Global South cooperation in the defence sector. Both India and Brazil stand to benefit from this collaboration, with India expanding its defence export market and Brazil gaining access to cutting-edge air defence technology.

 

[GMR]

I am not sure if we ourselves have procured the NG variant.. are the development & user trials over?? Still, it will be great if the deal goes thru..

 

[NSR]

It is not a wise idea at all.

If it wants local production with TOTs, then eventually it will become a competitor to Indian products.
Before asking for it, Brazil must offer commensurate local production and TOTs for its C390s and possibly a regional transport of Embraer to balance it out.

Absolutely no way to share such a crucial missile technology as it is far more sensitive than aircraft technologies.

Do not throw away your crown jewels just for some paltry exports at all.

 

[Sos]

It is not a wise idea at all.

If it wants local production with TOTs, then eventually it will become a competitor to Indian products.
Before asking for it, Brazil must offer commensurate local production and TOTs for its C390s and possibly a regional transport of Embraer to balance it out.

Absolutely no way to share such a crucial missile technology as it is far more sensitive than aircraft technologies.

Do not throw away your crown jewels just for some paltry exports at all.

Most tot dont allow selling rights

By the time brazil built enough akash to complete its own needs [which will atleast take 5-7 years] we will have more advanced technology

 

[Frank]

Before asking for it, Brazil must offer commensurate local production and TOTs for its C390s and possibly a regional transport of Embraer to balance it out.

It's a shame we can't develop something like c390 but Brazil can...

 

[GolGappa]

How Effective is AKASH NG, can we get info on this. Is it as good as Western equivalents.
What abt HELINA etc
Why Guided PINAKA taking so long, i thought we have full Expertise on Guidance system now.
We need to complete indigenisation of Legacy tech in this decade only else it will be too late. Americans r already developing 6th Gen jets like they started F22 & Drones in 1990s.

 

[GolGappa]

It's a shame we can't develop something like c390 but Brazil can...

C390 isnt fully Brazilian too, Lot of its Critical parts come directly from west, for which Brazil have efficient cooperation with west. Infact Brazilians had a Project to Change their Race by Inviting large number of europeans and they did that too. For eg Engines. But i agree we shd try to built C390 Type planes too. Prolly IAF dont want to put money their as they already have Built almost nothing and trying to focus on Jets first.

 

[Sandeep]

The Akash NG has been under development for around 10 years or more and what is the latest progress in developing it is still unclear. There has been a lot of interest in this SAM among the ASEAN nations, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippine, South America and Africa which is good news and there is a lot of interest in buying a affordable and formidable SAM defence shield.

India needs to quickly finish developing the Akash NG so that we can deploy it and strengthen our air defence security in the absence of more fighter jets.

We need a 100% indigenous SAM which can be linked with all of our other SAM like the S400, MR-SAM, Akash, QRSAM, VSHORADS, VL-SRSAM, CIWS, L70 air guns and BMD systems. We need a comprehensive and overlapping air defence system that links all of our radars and SAM amongst the army, air force and navy throughout the entire country and islands so that we can choose the best interception missile to a incoming threat.

 

[M.H.]

Most tot dont allow selling rights

By the time brazil built enough akash to complete its own needs [which will atleast take 5-7 years] we will have more advanced technology

The same will likely apply to the TOT offered by Embraer, should the C-390 Millenium win the MTA program. By the time India finishes building the C-390 for its needs, Embraer will already be thinking about new ways to evolve its aircraft!

 

[M.H.]

C390 isnt fully Brazilian too, Lot of its Critical parts come directly from west, for which Brazil have efficient cooperation with west. Infact Brazilians had a Project to Change their Race by Inviting large number of europeans and they did that too. For eg Engines. But i agree we shd try to built C390 Type planes too. Prolly IAF dont want to put money their as they already have Built almost nothing and trying to focus on Jets first.

There is no point in building an aircraft like the C-390 locally. The costs are too high and the chances of it being a failure are enormous, especially if there is no proven export market. The aviation market is too restricted to have so many competitors, just look at the Russians and Chinese, who generate distrust with the quality of their aircraft. The ideal is to ally with an already established manufacturer to adapt your requirements to already proven models...

 

[MF]

It is not a wise idea at all.

If it wants local production with TOTs, then eventually it will become a competitor to Indian products.
Before asking for it, Brazil must offer commensurate local production and TOTs for its C390s and possibly a regional transport of Embraer to balance it out.

Absolutely no way to share such a crucial missile technology as it is far more sensitive than aircraft technologies.

Do not throw away your crown jewels just for some paltry exports at all.

If you don't consider an agreement like this sensible, India's demand to also continue demanding technology transfer from the West for the aeronautical sector, such as engines and aircraft, is also not sensible! It is already clear that India is seeking to be self-sufficient and that with the technology transfer required in its latest military programs, in the future it could become a competitor in the production of engines and aircraft!

Furthermore, Embraer has already proposed the transfer of technology and opening of an assembly line for the C-390 and E-Jets E2 if there is demand from Indians. Although Embraer aircraft do not have such sensitive technologies and use components from Western suppliers, it has become clear that designing, integrating systems and manufacturing aircraft is not as easy as it seems! So much so that until today, India has not had the slightest ability to launch itself as a competitor in this sector, with the exception of the Tejas, which is still an unknown aircraft to the world.

 

[M.H.]

If the Indians are demanding TOT for the MTA program and Embraer is willing to do this with the C-390, why can't the Brazilians demand the same for the Akash-NG or any other competing model?
All the latest Brazilian programs in the defense sector (Gripen fighters, Scorpene submarines, MEKO frigates, ATMOS howitzers, H225M helicopters, Centauro II armored vehicles, etc.) are demanding technology transfer, and we don't see countries complaining like the Indians.