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- 25 Apr 2024 18:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
I think the MRFA circus will go on till the Tejas MK2 takes its first flight. The first milestone will obviously be the unveiling of the Tejas MK2, which is expected by the end of 2025. The second major milestone will be the deal to locally produce the GE-414 IN6 engines in India. The final mileston...
- 25 Apr 2024 16:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1011
- Views: 4633642
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
HAL, NAL sign tech transfer pact for Tejas engine day door production https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/hal-nal-sign-tech-transfer-pact-for-tejas-engine-day-door-production-12694231.html 22 April 2024 With the signing of the technology transfer for Bismaleimide (BMI) Engine Bay Door (EBD),...
- 24 Apr 2024 18:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
- 24 Apr 2024 18:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Even the present government has a very skewed view of Make in India or atmanirbhar. There is no emphasis on design and develop in India. The Israeli's have also been smart by tying up with Adani for most of their wares. From small arms to drones to all kinds of smart ammunition. Most of it will simp...
- 24 Apr 2024 13:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
https://www.msn.com/en-in/autos/news/india-successfully-tests-new-250-km-strike-range-air-launched-ballistic-missile/ar-AA1nwITS?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=EDGEESS&cvid=2a901af44827476996006056defc0ea6&ei=24 Report about the test of air launched missile. Not sure which missile has been tested. The...
- 08 Apr 2024 19:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1011
- Views: 4633642
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://swarajyamag.com/defence/indias-uttam-aesa-radar-is-close-to-clearing-a-major-milestone-heres-the-lowdown Swarajya article on the Uttam AESA. The flight testing is almost complete. The performance is on par or slightly better than the Elta 2052 radar in all regimes. This is great news. This ...
- 08 Apr 2024 11:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1011
- Views: 4633642
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://swarajyamag.com/defence/indias-uttam-aesa-radar-is-close-to-clearing-a-major-milestone-heres-the-lowdown Swarajya article on the Uttam AESA. The flight testing is almost complete. The performance is on par or slightly better than the Elta 2052 radar in all regimes. This is great news. This w...
- 04 Apr 2024 17:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1119993
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
We paid French for integrating these addons to F3 variant, the newer one is F4. We will still have to pay French once again to integrate them to the new variant. Some of the components in the F4 variant came from the F3R(I) variant that the IAF operates. The money India spent on the ISE for the Raf...
- 29 Mar 2024 17:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1554278
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
A good update on the Rafale F4.1 Standard that has just entered service with the French Airforce. https://youtu.be/b5bID0-Ky6U?si=Yy7ULCbHgIMTES5b From the video the points that I found to be very interesting are: 1) New Talios targeting pod will replace the Damocles targeting POD, used on the earli...
- 29 Mar 2024 17:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
@Titash I have said this many times that though the IAF fighter squadron strength has gone down over the years, the capability of the fighter aircrafts and much more importantly the the air defense network and the SAM coverage that India has, has gone up many folds. Yet IAF fighter jocks keep talkin...
- 12 Mar 2024 15:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893938
Re: Military Flight Safety
Bad news. Coming right before the first flight and hand over of the first 2 MK1A aricrafts and the Bharat Shakti exercise is not good.
- 12 Mar 2024 15:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1183
- Views: 729031
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
The Chinese had long called out its 8k range. However it is not clear 8k range against which payload? The media reports quote a 7k range, again, against what payload? a fully loaded MIRV payload? I dont think this stuff will ever have a black/white answer. The Chinese had speculated the 8K range ri...
- 11 Mar 2024 15:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4103
- Views: 2074528
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Some sites are reporting Russia destroyed 2 Patriot batteries recently. Any confirmation on this?
- 05 Mar 2024 14:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4103
- Views: 2074528
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3_OXJDsw8
Trying to decode the mystery of the downing of the Russian A-50s.
Trying to decode the mystery of the downing of the Russian A-50s.
- 01 Mar 2024 12:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3257
- Views: 739845
Re: Indus Water Treaty
The stupidest part that no one has ever highlighted is that only 5 rivers cross over from India into Pakistan!!!!!! Where are the 6 rivers? Can anyone show them on the map??? The 6 rivers are taken as the rivers of the undivided Punjab and based on the same this most stupid of the treaties has been ...
- 20 Feb 2024 18:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 833904
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Army eyes ₹57,000cr project to make combat vehicles to replace T-72 tanks ................................. Several upgrade plans are also under way. The Army, for instance, has now got its pending proposal for inducting 1000-horsepower engines for its T-72 fleet, to replace the existing 780 hp one...
- 20 Feb 2024 18:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 833904
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
IA's requirements for FMBT have again set it up for failure. Surprisingly IA has asked for a 4 man crew for the FMBT, with a maximum allowable weight of upto 58 tons. Currently not a single 4 man crew MBT exists that weighs less than 60 tons. IAs own inventory currently has 95% of the tanks with a 3...
- 20 Feb 2024 18:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 563
- Views: 298224
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Army’s Central Command gets ‘combatised’ to counter China, new corps raised https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/army-s-central-command-gets-combatised-to-counter-china-new-corps-raised/ar-BB1iz6rC 20 Feb 2024 However, it is not clear from the articles if additional man power is being raised for th...
- 17 Feb 2024 18:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 563
- Views: 298224
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
After abrogation of article 370, ladakh is now a political threat to China. Aksai chin is now under threat. Aksai Chin is important for China since it can connect Xinjiang with Tibet. India should actively encourage ladakh people to lay claims on Aksai Chin. The DSDBO road provides mobility for the...
- 17 Feb 2024 17:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 563
- Views: 298224
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
IA's requirements for FMBT have again set it up for failure. Surprisingly IA has asked for a 4 man crew for the FMBT, with a maximum allowable weight of upto 58 tons. Currently not a single 4 man crew MBT exists that weighs less than 60 tons. IAs own inventory currently has 95% of the tanks with a 3...
- 17 Feb 2024 16:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1216543
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
The timelines for the proposed acquisition of 6 Netra MK-1A overlaps with the timeline for induction of the A321 based Netra MK2. Then why not opt for additional quantity of Netra MKII in place of the Netra MK1A? Additional 6 A321 aircrafts can be procured from the second hand market. In fact it mig...
- 08 Feb 2024 15:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1183
- Views: 729031
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
One observation/question of mango man Astra is said to be having some 110 KM range. Astra-based SAM was initially said to be in the 40 Km range. It is logical as it will be launched from land and will not have the momentum of the air-launched AAM. But suddenly, we hear press reports that instead of...
- 19 Jan 2024 17:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
- Replies: 109
- Views: 36753
Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
The MTU engine that India wants is a 1,000HP engine. However, the German govt delayed the go ahead for the supply of the engine leading to a long delay. DRDO then opted for the Cummins 750HP engine. The engine is also made or assembled in India. The Germans did give the go ahead, once the Cummins en...
- 16 Jan 2024 18:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2343
- Views: 1026321
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Surprising that there is almost zero or very little footage of their beloved F-16s. The J-10CE seems to be hogging the most limelight.
- 11 Jan 2024 18:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 833904
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
The Atharva is a solution to upgrade the old T-72 tanks. We have about 2,000 T-72s in our inventory. The T72 engine will be replaced with the V92S2 1,000 HP engine, which we are now producing inhouse. The Atharva info chart above mentions the engine as the current 780HP t-72 engine only (which also ...
- 11 Jan 2024 17:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 563
- Views: 298224
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The Atharva is a solution to upgrade the old T-72 tanks. We have about 2,000 T-72s in our inventory. The T72 engine will be replaced with the V92S2 1,000 HP engine, which we are now producing inhouse. So, it will be an indigenous engine. Most of the other parts of the T90S turret are also being made...
- 09 Jan 2024 12:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 777342
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
DRDO has unveiled a new prototype of 7.62x51 assault rifle. The rifle has been named Ugram by DRDO and has been manufactured by Dvipa Armour Ltd. of Hyderabad. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/drdo-launches-indigenous-assault-rifle-for-armed-forces/ar-AA1mF1LV?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=66c5b8855fd9...
- 07 Jan 2024 14:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4103
- Views: 2074528
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://youtu.be/EWjMr3RZ8Ss?si=reSlpbvFs-K2vvO0
New Video from the Austrian military academy after almost 6 months. A good analysis of the failed Ukranian counter offensive
New Video from the Austrian military academy after almost 6 months. A good analysis of the failed Ukranian counter offensive
- 05 Jan 2024 13:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4103
- Views: 2074528
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/shooting-down-russia-s-overhyped-missiles-with-patriots-is-a-win-for-more-than-just-ukraine-the-war-is-an-intelligence-bonanza-for-the-west/ar-AA1mtEce?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=ecc66e907e46408797865b22d9dcbc02&ei=27 As per this report, Ukraine claims to have sh...
- 04 Jan 2024 16:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
- Replies: 5459
- Views: 1144291
Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/whats-hot/how-new-insights-into-indus-valley-were-unlocked/ar-AA1mq7F8?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=db5c0144cd7c468db0507a13a3b2a4d6&ei=9 A paper written by Bahata Ansumali Mukhopadhyay, a software engineer from Bangalore puts forward the hypothesis that the symbols...
- 28 Dec 2023 11:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2343
- Views: 1026321
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Pakistan Claims to have test fired Fatah-II guided multi-barrel rocket system. The claimed maximum range is upto 400Kms!!! Which Chinese system has been fired by the Pakis? https://www.msn.com/en-in/autos/news/pakistan-successfully-tests-fatah-ii-guided-multi-launch-rocket-system/ar-AA1m5Sq1?ocid=ms...
- 23 Dec 2023 17:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2896
- Views: 834133
Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Major combing operation launched in Rajouri. Upto 24 people have been detained as of now. Maybe trying to catch all the overground workers. A tougher response and change in SOP at the ground level are required. From the past 2-3 major strikes by the terrorists it seems they have studied the IA tacti...
- 23 Dec 2023 13:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4103
- Views: 2074528
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/ukraine-claims-it-shot-down-3-russian-fighter-bomber-jets/ar-AA1lVJzH?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9623a784c0ef43cea91e7ade77ba6ba4&ei=88 Ukraine is claiming to have shot down 3 Su-34s. Officially Russia has not confirmed, but apparently some Russian bloggers have ...
- 16 Dec 2023 13:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3219
- Views: 2091601
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/advancing-defence-horizons-mod-s-decade-long-partnership-with-bel-paves-the-way-for-cutting-edge-electronic-fuzes/ar-AA1ly4N5?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=bbcf27eb89404cdabbeecfd61bca04eb&ei=12 "Technology Behind Electronic Fuzes A closer examination of fuze t...
- 05 Dec 2023 16:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1183
- Views: 729031
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Possible sir. But why understate the range of of an SLCM when we have made public the range of Nirbhay, which is twice that? As per some reports on YouTube, the range of Torpedo tube launched Tomahawk is also similarly reduced. Though I find this claim to be not so reliable or the assertion, that a...
- 04 Dec 2023 17:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1695
- Views: 786350
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
There are supposed to be over 60-69 ships currently under construction for the Indian Navy. I can gather only the following projects, which are currently on going. Does anyone have information about other projects that are currently under construction: 1). P17A - 7 ships (4 at MDL, 3 GRSE) 2). Shall...
- 01 Dec 2023 18:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
- Replies: 177
- Views: 222442
Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
With the 156 Prachand AoN, hope bulk-orders of Helina & Dhruvastra follow. The current plan is for the IA to order 500 Helinas, which is not enough for even our Rudra fleet The current order of Helina is generally meant only for the Rudra fleet. The orders for the Prachand will materialize, whe...
- 01 Dec 2023 18:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1695
- Views: 786350
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Some Qs: Why is Mod signing with BHEL for gun mount? Shouldn't the contract be from Navy --> Shipyard --> Gun Mount vendor. from the links this seem to be for existing & new ships. which ones? how many per ship? existing ships does not have good guns currently? will there be refit? The 76mm SRG...
- 01 Dec 2023 17:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1011
- Views: 4633642
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
This is truly a red letter event. In defense production, India has not produced anything as complex as a fighter aircraft in bulk. The total order of 180 aircrafts will require HAL to scale up the manufacturing to 24 aircrafts per year. The entire vendor base and aerospace ecosystem in India will al...
- 16 Oct 2023 18:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2275
- Views: 868986
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
A beautiful goodbye to the Mig-21. My Magnificent Mate–The MiG 21 https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/my-magnificent-mate-the-mig-21/ar-AA1ieDjX?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=eee4ed91f2574414b8911e11b4891919&ei=64 "On reading this, a friend said, “Those who are not pilots and haven’t flown the Mi...