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Has the HSLD bombs been inducted into service? Yes. Page 79 I have posted photos of Vayushakti 2019 where all aircraft are using HSLD bombs. Also a MiG-21 at Defexpo 2020 with HSLD bombs. Page 80 has Jaguar at Aero India 2019 with HSLD bombs. Last page have posted photos of Su-30MKI loaded with HSL...

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Historically the Su-30MKI were armed with Russian OFAB 250 bombs
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2KHJgXR8bUt2u3a4A

The OFAB 250 bombs have been replaced with more modern HSLD bombs
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rGjvGQdfwPNQi9oG8

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MRSAM still being three years off is a bummer. Nice to see SLCM being categorized as Mission-mode rather than a TD. Really looking forward to that one. That is MRSAM for the Indian Army Page 153 of BDL Annual Report https://bdl-india.in/sites/default/files/2020-09/BDL%20AR%2019-20.pdf 2019 Handed o...

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From the IAF video, here are screenshots of NGARM on a trapeze launcher https://photos.app.goo.gl/qfgbmhFTiSMUhhfHA https://photos.app.goo.gl/qfgbmhFTiSMUhhfHA https://photos.app.goo.gl/1Ge2cNSkomzavQwf7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/1Ge2cNSkomzavQwf7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/k2JAtGjqjELeubXw9 https://...

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Good. if you could show similar press release of BDL for the torpedoes supplied to Indian Navy specigfying the range, we may take this to closure. Please do your own research. <<self deleted after one hour as my point was made and I had no further need to disclose my personal information>> Also the...

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The strike took place in the hours of darkness, hence thermal Imaging Infra Red is used. So it’s the heat of the explosion and not the flash. We used a penetration bomb that penetrates and blasts, so there will be little outside flash but a lot of heat from the explosion that will show up on the the...

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http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2020-09-25T13:45:00%2B05:30&max-results=7 Indian military officers in Monday’s talks, including the outgoing commander of the Leh corps, Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, and his designated successor, Lieutenant General PGK Menon, flatly refused...

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For those questioning the 650 Km range, its clearly mentioned in the MoD 2018-2019 annual report. Thanks to "The Week"'s article that Swarajya republished, that had this reference https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf Check page 105 The "far beyond torpedo range (5...

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https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1313380015808024576 JUST IN: 7th @IndiaCoastGuard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Vigraha launched at L&T Shipbuilding Kattupalli today. Last of 7 ships under first such contract to a private shipyard in March 2015. 7 ships in 5 years & 7 months. These ships ...

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And this is the image of the N-LCA Mk1 that was finalized before the IN torpedoed it due to being single engine. IN didnt torpedo anything. The single engine did not meet the requirements, hence an evolution to twin engines was proposed by ADA. And it was a joint decision by ADA, HAL, IN & Defe...

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tsarkar: can a sub out-dive a torpedo? Theoretically yes practically no. The Russians tried building deep diving titanium submarines but exacting build and repair standards could not be maintained. Given that nuclear submarines have unlimited power, they can outrun torpedoes if the torpedo can be d...

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What is ICY? https://www.onmanorama.com/news/nation/2019/09/21/hal-new-variant-of-tejas-ahead-ofmaiden-flight.html ICY (inter-changeability) of pipes and panels Aircraft parts if not built to ICY standards, then every time it needs a pipe or panel, a standalone one will need to be manufactured. It ...

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For those questioning the 650 Km range, its clearly mentioned in the MoD 2018-2019 annual report. Thanks to "The Week"'s article that Swarajya republished, that had this reference https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf Check page 105 Here the range of the TAL torpedo men...

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Video that shows the forward fuselage jig at Dynamatic Technologies' facility in Bangalore. It has delivered the first Tejas forward fuselage module- first article ICY jig clearance. Twitter link @DynamaticTech gets First Article-ICY Jig clearance from @HALHQBLR for #Tejas #LCA Front Fuselage Assem...

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For those questioning the 650 Km range, its clearly mentioned in the MoD 2018-2019 annual report. Thanks to "The Week"'s article that Swarajya republished, that had this reference https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf Check page 105 Supersonic Missile Assisted Release o...

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There are NO HAL components in MiG-29 UPG program. It’s run by IAF 11 BRD at Nashik with zero involvement from HAL I was talking about the new 21 order, the news article for which mentioned additional upgrades for the current (already upgraded) fleet as well, which could be the indigenous mission c...

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Isn't airdropping vehicles with the crew inside a very risky proposition. Doubt if the Russians do it.. i hope we certainly never have to.. Russia plans to Airdrop armored vehicles with crew inside - why it might be a bad idea You're right. In the 80's we dropped BMP and crew separately from Il-76'...

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The list of labs indicates what has gone into the missile

pankajs wrote:https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetai ... 61707....A number of DRDO laboratories including...

DRDL - Missile propulsion
RCI Hyderabad - Missile guidance
ADRDE Agra, - parachutes and deceleration
NSTL Visakhapatnam - torpedo

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SMART is NOT a small missile. Just look at the Tel and the Missile. To my layman's eye looks comparable to Shayura Tel/Launcher platform. What would be the range of a missile assisted Torpedo with the launch vehicle almost equal in size to Shaurya? While the launch vehicle is large, the torpedo has...

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Old photo of INS Sahyadri launching Klub S

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Indian Navy scopes out Chinese corvettes in Bangladeshi Navy service during joint exercises

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But the most probable case is that people are confusing two LR cruise missile projects: 1. A subsonic one which is based on the optimization of Nirbhay. I have seen tenders for this. It has been optimized to 1000 kgs of airframe weight, 505 mm diameter and 5600 mm in length. The nose is more pointe...

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A stupid question. If 650 km is range, how do ships get the info ? 1. Networked LRMP aircraft. 2. Ships organic ASW choppers. If the ship has this missile+torp combination, the chopper doesnt need to carry the torpedos. That should increase range, sensor capability, loiter time. Doesnt a P-8I carry...

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https://images.newindianexpress.com/uploads/user/imagelibrary/2020/10/5/w900X450/IMG-20201005-WA0001_2.jpg The image does look like Shaurya with the twin fin configuration with the fins unfolding during launch. The distinctive rear double sweep upper fin is noticeable. Unless the same fin configura...

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Kakarat wrote:Are the Suryakirans carrying a Gun pod in the centerline?

Best to check with Vishal J & Angad Singh since they work closely with SKAT team.

Unlikely a gun pod will be painted red or an overall colourful aircraft will go to war

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Where is the Astra missile in the photo- the aircraft looks like in clean config. The Astra missile uses Vympel P-72-1D rail launcher that is also used for R-73E missile https://i1.wp.com/defenceupdate.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/astra-missile-new.jpg?fit=960%2C639&ssl=1&resize=1280%2C720...

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If TEDBF has 2 GE 414 engines which are much more powerful than Rafale engines, given LCA size and performance- use of composites and knowledge ADA has built, I don't see why TEDBF cannot match and exceed this. P.S I am in no way a Aviation expert just a common man. One of the two decades old myths...

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suryag wrote:Saw air marshal nambiar sirs interview he says the Rafale can super cruise at 1.4 ma h with 4 missiles and drop tank curious if the TEDBF can accomplish the same

Too early to answer that question. I doubt if even the design specifications have been drawn up.

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BTW the IAF Maintenance Command has significant abilities and infrastructure to assemble, maintain, overhaul and upgrade aircraft. 11 BRD Nashik manages the 100 odd IAF+IN MiG-29 fleet. Chandigarh BRD manages the 200+ Mi-8/17 fleet. Another is doing An-32 upgrade. This includes assembly of CKD kits ...

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nachiket wrote:These upgrades in all likelihood refer to the HAL MC which will make it easy to integrate Indian weapons with the 29 fleet just like the MKI's right now.

There are NO HAL components in MiG-29 UPG program. It’s run by IAF 11 BRD at Nashik with zero involvement from HAL

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As for the Mig-29 being dated tech, the UPG in service has a decent radar, plus a desi DRFM jammer mounted internally, new cockpit avionics, new Thales HMS, new engines. Considering the last order for Astra included 48 for the Navy Mig-29's I am assuming integrating the Astra with the IAF Mig-29's ...

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Why do you say groupings are not close for 556? Which ammo are you talking about? 300grain, 400,500? Green tips? Blue? They are close enough to achieve the endstate. 20 yrs of gwot seems to indicate that There is a whole difference in accuracy achieved while firing on the range and while firing dur...

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I am not certain what exactly these carbines are for. If they are just meant for officers in Armored or Artillery units as a personal sidearm, then we would probably need fewer of them than what we were looking for. If they are meant for Infantry officers, it makes very little sense to a layman lik...

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TSarkar ji, there are plenty of 9 inch shirt barrel rifles made by several manufacturers including those chambered in 7.62x51. They are nothing more than novelty designs with limited practicality. Thanks, I stand corrected. I never knew or saw any. The shortest I know is 14.5 inches and that too is...

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TSarkar or Abhibhushan saar, In 1996 timeframe one of the arguments for acquiring the SU30 MKI was for deep strike in Xinkiang. Anyone recall that? Yes indeed. We funded the Su-30MKI development from Su-27PU specifically with that intent. But having said that, its 2000's technology and the order fo...

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I get the difference between a rifle and a carbine, having used both. Where did you use? When did you use? Have you been in combat? Have you? Why do you need a separate caliber weapon? A 716 with a 9” barrel will do just fine. Since you're an experienced user, is there any carbine or sub-machine gu...

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These articles have the latest news on LRLACM. Apparently its being developed like a Klub S with supersonic terminal stage. https://www.livefistdefence.com/2020/07/the-lowdown-on-indias-long-range-land-attack-cruise-missile.html With the BrahMos cruise missile, now operational with all three armed f...

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rsingh wrote:What was the need of this article? Isn't it Barkha dutt all over again?

I agree, unless the Army wants to send out a message that we're prepared. Also our good relations with KSA and UAE will be helpful now as any consumption can be rapidly replenished.

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Well done, Virendra! Its always been a pleasure reading your well researched posts here and I'm sure the book will reflect your meticulous attention to details and facts. I ordered my book online.

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tsarkar, The contract for ALH has to be modified to make those changes. But MoD can fund HAL to make two ALH with the two segemented blades. Maybe they will do that as demonstrator HAL already doing it with internal funds. But one ALH only AFAIK. Thanks Indranil and Ramana for this good news. The p...

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