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https://x.com/VatsRishap/status/2019808626349834594?s=20 ---> Good to see the Group Captain agreeing the Rafale’s India specific enhancements were indeed delayed for years, and highlighting that while the IAF wouldn’t accept this in public, this was an issue which has only recently been resolved fu...

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So how many mk2 orders have been placed? If not, IAF can pound sand.

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“All you need is a blood transfusion from the pack and you reverse aging…” -Epstein Files Barry Josephson “Adrenochrome…which is caused by torturing little kids…to get their adrenaline up essentially…and extracting it from them…” -Jim Kaviezel https://x.com/liz_churchill10/status/201815324278229814...

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Defence Budget 2026: Govt lifts defence spending to 11% of GDP, outlay jumps 21% to ₹5.95 lakh crore https://www.cnbctv18.com/budget/defence-budget-2026-fm-sitharaman-announces-%E2%82%B95-95-lakh-crore-outlay-19836777.htm In the Budget 2026 presented on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam...

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The idea of AI data centers in Greenland has gained traction in tech and investment circles. The region’s cold climate naturally cools large facilities, cutting energy costs for AI operations. Its vast, sparsely populated land offers space for massive data hubs that are hard to build in crowded par...

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Who told you it's rcs is same as Rafale? Rafale is nowhere close to the shaping, platform alignment or internal weapons carriage that the su57 has. The latter will outclass the raffle in every parameter except possibly sensor integration and suite. If India can get the su57 mkized enough it'll be a...

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What chemistry are you all talking about? We knew what chemicals went into a cryo engine, and how long did it take us to develop an engine? Remember, we also had working COTS engines from Russia. This seems like some dude just got a sample masala mix from local briyani place and thats all it takes t...

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IIRC, laser guided rockets are the go to solution for cheap interceptor.

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Tanaji wrote: ↑26 Jan 2026 00:01 Its 25 Jan , there is no news on a trade deal being signed given who the chief guest is at the Republic Day parade.

It’s supposed to be on the 27th iirc

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https://x.com/hindookissinger/status/2010437690773344535?s=20 ---> That's why MKI-SS is crucial. We need to operate 25 squadrons of upgraded MKIs, of which 15 to SuperSukhoi squadrons, 12 conventional and 2 EW variants of MKI. This is the lowest hanging fruit for IAF. They just have to take it. ......

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* Datran 1,500 hp for Arjun MBT : to be sent to UK for mechanical & combustion development testing update on Datran Integration commenced by mounting one of the subsystems, signalling the shift from laboratory testing to vehicle-level trials. CVRDE Kicks Off DATRAN 1500 HP Powerpack Integration...

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Exactly. Has anyone seen a GSQR for Mk2? IAF will demand underwater torpedo firing and moon base testing. What will HAL do then?

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Per GE, those engines were only used for TD purposes? https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/defense-engines/f404-ge-in20-powers-tejas-aircraft-successful-first-flight Indeed its has higher thrust and also many other features. over the other F404 variants https://www.geaerospace.com/milita...

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I lost you there. What does a delivery of 65 units have to do with 4000+ engines available to buy per OP? Not that. There are available engines with us that could be used if things are that dire. This news will be much more related to the point you raised. Tejas did fly with another variant F404-F2...

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There could be 20 to 25 engines with the IAF. Again, Tejas uses a unique version of F404, called F404-IN20. It’s not the same as the other 4000+ engines. Most of them do not even have FADEC afaik. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/first-lca-mk-1a-to-be-handed-over-to-iaf-in-fir...

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Second hand market for GE F-404 engines?? Where is such a market? It's hard enough to get used engines for airliners that are built in much larger numbers. Besides, for new build fighters, the IAF will not accept them with Category B (used) engines. Anyway HAL has 5-6 brand new engines from GE that...

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Its likely similar to JDAM conversion kits. Needs to be mounted at a factory using existing shells. Not field modified like excalibur kits.

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The pdf has some info. It has “advanced materials and technology “ that boosts power by 10% over base version.

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404 line is not idle, 404-IN20 line was idled. Mk1-a uses a bespoke version of 404.

https://www.geaerospace.com/sites/defau ... PDATED.pdf

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A couple of questions to Gurus Not Maitya-ji, but will try to post some thoughts: 1. this engine (110Kn Safran-Indian) who will hold the Intellectual rights/patency rights etc Both, but will depend on the agreement. Nothing is certain till its signed 2. Will the specifications be similar to the one...

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Amber G. wrote: ↑16 Jan 2026 10:27 It seems that my post of picture of German Shepherd Dogs and Greenland found resonance with the Whitehouse..
Not making it up.

lol, are they Alaskan Husky or Siberian Malamute I wonder. Maybe a Chow Chow. Should help them decide which way to go...

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ramana wrote: ↑16 Jan 2026 08:53 Past success does not guarantee present success nor future success.

Only because the every launch is a custom job, with everything new.

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Cybaru wrote: ↑11 Jan 2026 06:39 Should have ordered atleast 2 more squadrons - we let it idle... Super30 config.

The line is active again fyi. Nothing stopping us from adding to the order

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^^^ It looks like the scaling is nearly linear. 250kg warhead@1300kg vs 120kg warhead@530kg rocket weight. The extra weight is probably due to counter measures and non-ballistic path. PULS is competing with Pinaka

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Just curious, what happens to a missile if it is not successful in acquiring the intended target (a fighter jet, for instance). Does it automatically disarm itself or try to acquire another target? Few years ago it happened in Europe (Ukrainian missile trial?). After failing to hit the intended tar...

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I have seen some interesting comments about AI (trusting or not ) here so sharing.. When asked ChatGPT about details about Venezuela on Saturday, and its reaction in India - it not only didn't recognize it happened, but it thought it was preposterous to even *ask* .. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G97...

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It is the oil, as expected. US is going to be strongly involved in Venezuela's oil industry, says Trump https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/01/1349738/us-going-be-strongly-involved-venezuelas-oil-industry-says-trump The United States is going to be "very strongly involved" in Venezuel...

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Rakesh wrote: ↑01 Jan 2026 05:09 https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/2006213741600223662?s=20 ---> In case you didn't notice, the guided Pinaka has a much sharpened front section.

It also has control surfaces in front section.

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... They can take out that arsenal ship first., ... For that you need to know which is an arsenal ship and which is a regular container ship... so in effect your Recce systems now need to expand their scan to hundreds of ships, identify the arsenal ships and then keep them under watch. No, they don...

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LCA Tejas Rises as IAF Faces Fighter Crunch https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/lca-tejas-rises-as-iaf-faces-fighter-crunch 09 Dec 2025 Nothing like a slow drip of imported maal for our import pasand MOD https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExazhqZHdycWxjZTdhMjRnOWVyejJybTZjNTBtdTcyMD...

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Gurus while alternative payment systems are great , how are we going to manage terror financing via crypto and these alternatives? Because through FTFA we get access to some channels and proofs from the West like from SWIFT ? Isnt crypto transactions public? The recent shutdowns of crypto operation...

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My wife got couple of advises from Cibil India about some loans she 'applied for'. She uses gmail and id is firstname + lastname @gmail. I know there are women with same first name and last name in India. But they generally use (in AP at least) Lastname+Firstname. So how can the emails get mixed up...

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Vayutuvan wrote: ↑19 Dec 2025 02:59
vijayk wrote: ↑18 Dec 2025 22:26 PAPPU is in Germany ... He broadcasted a video in BMW ridiculing Indian manufacturing.

Moron disappeared to Switzerland by road with jacka$$es,
Any video of that? We should give it wide publicity on SM.

TVS makes BMW small cc (for them, 300cc) bikes

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For record: Ahmad (Ahmed) al-Ahmed, - 43 years old. He was shot multiple times ) and hospitalized but is reported to be in stable condition and recovering. - Nationality / origin: He was born in Syria (in or near the Idlib region) and later moved to Australia in the mid-2000s. - He ran a small frui...

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But look at the message sent by the Pakistani Head Donkey: "“Pakistan, itself a victim of terrorism , stands in solidarity with Australia and condemns violence against innocent civilians,”" Really? They can not leave that out? Dawn. But the first victim of a suicide bomber is the bomber r...

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... Putin, like trump, would have taken the wise precaution of dining before he came to dinner. ... His food & drink for the entire period is carried from Russia. The preparation is also done by his chefs/cooks who travel with & even before him. The cleaning & sanitizing is also managed...

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This excalibur purchase is right up there with the robotic mule & jet-pack buys of the IA The quantities involved are so small that it won't even last one afternoon I can only surmise that this is some sort of baksheesh to the Trump to make him go easy on tariffs Oh, please. I suspect it will l...

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Our only hope is that there has been covert program using LSP's etc where the GE F404/F414 gets replaced by an alternative. There is no way that Company/ Country like GE is struggling soo much for F404 engine, it is clearly well though decision not to supply. Its less of a struggle vs making some m...

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Manish_P wrote: ↑13 Nov 2025 23:01 ^ Yes. I know.

Quite a few ships in WW 2 were named after Greek regents/gods

The English Queen herself had German ancestry as did her husband.

English Queen married a greek prince. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Ph ... rom_Greece

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To the missile Gurus in here. Is it possible to carry heavier torpedoes like the new Electric Heavyweight Torpedo on heavier missiles like Agni Prime. A bunch of them like mirved and packed into Agni P with a range of 1500km to target faster and deep lurkking nuclear subs. 3 such missiles deployed ...

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