IAF's SAMAR System Draws International Interest for Repurposing Aging AAMs

According to IAF representatives at the MSME Defence Exposition in Pune, several nations have expressed a great deal of interest in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) ground-based Surface Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) system.

SAMAR is an innovative air defence system that the Indian Air Force (IAF) created to make use of its inventory of obsolete air-to-air missiles (AAMs) from Russia (the R-73 and the R-27), which are no longer considered suitable for use on fighter planes. Through transforming of these missiles, SAMAR provides an affordable and long-term way to enhance air defence capabilities.

Several nations who fly Russian fighter jets have shown a strong interest in the SAMAR programme. This curiosity arises from the system's capacity to provide current AAM inventory a second lease of life, maximising their potential worth and preventing their disposal.

According to reports, the IAF is willing to work with interested countries to assist them in developing their own air defence systems like to SAMAR. By working together, these nations may make better use of their outdated AAM stocks and fortify their air defence positions.

AAMs supplied by Russia normally have an 8–10 year shelf life if properly stored. But when deployed on combat aircraft, their operational lifespan is drastically shortened because of the harsh conditions that arise during missions. Although they can be made to function longer by refurbishment, these missiles eventually need to be replaced. SAMAR provides a feasible alternative to avert their obsolescence.

 

[Aritra Nath]

Jugaar technology but effective and cost effective solution for small nation armed forces with limited budget.

 

[Sudha]

Global interest?😁😂

 

[NSR]

SAMAR and SAMAR II are only good for countries with large number of used R-73 and R-27 missiles.
Other than India, not many have thousands of them.

 

[Ramsses CDXX]

☛Which are those GLOBAL PARTIES interested in SAMAR-I/II❓

It takes a 6×6/8×8 truck to carry 2 SAMAR R-73/R-27 missiles. Isse bada bhadda mazaak kya ho sakta hai 🤡🤡

 

[abhinav srivastava]

Good initiative. Make the launcher versatile enough to accommodate astra as well.

 

[ABHIJIT APSINGIKAR]

Does the author even realize what he is suggesting? If u are going to use expired missiles as air defense system, then what would be the effectiveness of the missile? There is a reason they were declared expired as none of their components could be assured of delivering optimal performance.

 

[Kira]

It's a typical Indian jugaad, but worthwhile and effective in this case.

 

[Baiju Bhaskaran]

It is a very cheap solution against all type of drones and UAV's

 

[Paul]

Now, India will purchase 2nd hand missiles from other countries...😊

 

[Guru]

Indian defense exports will now rise to $100 billion thanks to samar 😉

 

[Sandeep]

Does the author even realize what he is suggesting? If u are going to use expired missiles as air defense system, then what would be the effectiveness of the missile? There is a reason they were declared expired as none of their components could be assured of delivering optimal performance.

The missiles will be refurbished so most likely given a new exterior cover and internal check on the components and sensors.

 

[Sandeep]

This is a very good way of recycling these missiles at bare minimum expenses. They are also very good and ideal for low altitude threats like drones, helicopters, jets and missiles because of its low flight trajectory. India should also experiment in using other types of missiles as well. This can be a good, quick and cheap air defence system that India can export.

 

[amerjit johal]

☛Which are those GLOBAL PARTIES interested in SAMAR-I/II❓

My source has whispered into my ear - BAe LM RTX

 

[ABHIJIT APSINGIKAR]

The missiles will be refurbished so most likely given a new exterior cover and internal check on the components and sensors.

Nope, the fact that in recent exercises Samar failed to accurately hit target is evidence enough, that it does not work. electronic components are subject to change in industry's technological standard, thus u may not be able to source components for refurbishment itself. The probability of successful intercept cannot be assured with these weapons and we may indeed have to shoot multiple rounds to get a drone down.

 

[Rajesh]

Hope these system apart from the missiles are portable to any similar missiles. It should be able to fire missile other than these vintage Russian missile . A universal system able to handle similar type of missiles than a solution only for Russian missiles. Instead of discarding missiles which are in the last leg of their life it is good that they could be used for other purposes giving more options.

 

[Pink Panther]

Global interest?😁😂

Global Interest must be to purchase this and donate to Ukraine 😂.