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by ashthor
17 Jun 2026 10:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 55
Views: 13574

Re: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion

We should double down on the Amca, the engines and the manned and unmanned teaming. Many of the
6th gen systems will be tested on Amca and the Tejas Mk2.
by ashthor
12 Jun 2026 10:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025
Replies: 36
Views: 12453

Re: Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025

Looks like the german sub is a done deal. Thats why this is moving forward now.
by ashthor
03 Jun 2026 10:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2251
Views: 1950355

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Indigenous RudraM-II Missile Hits Target With Pin-Point Accuracy During DRDO-IAF Flight-Tests Off Odisha India achieved another milestone in its indigenous missile programme on Tuesday (2 June) as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force successfully conduct...
by ashthor
27 May 2026 10:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3549
Views: 1558448

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Any new of the second hand Embraer's for Netra Mk1?
by ashthor
27 May 2026 10:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2569
Views: 7238748

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Just start the meeting for consultation of cancellation of 2052 radar to be replaced by Uttam then see how fast
the issues get solved.
by ashthor
24 May 2026 13:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 332
Views: 600378

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

It will only come after we order the foreign H125. Till then desi maal are not good enough.
by ashthor
22 May 2026 09:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2251
Views: 1950355

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Its because we are reactive not proactive. We had the Nishant UAV. If we had persisted then
we would have a good ecosystem but instead we choose to do a Arjun on it. Now i read somewhere that
they are planning to buy a similar Israeli system.
by ashthor
16 May 2026 21:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2251
Views: 1950355

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Multi launch could be air/sea and land launch or sub launched.
by ashthor
14 May 2026 13:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2604
Views: 1489978

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion


At this point in time i am happy they didn't name it Abhimanyu
Hope the army doesn't do a Arjun with it with a tincan.
by ashthor
14 May 2026 10:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4257
Views: 1252003

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Suggestions on what can we do for the HS 748 Avro fleet?
Testbeds? VIP transport? can we turn them into tankers(for our increasing helicopter fleet the LCH and others) ?
by ashthor
09 May 2026 09:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2251
Views: 1950355

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Some whatsapp messages of missile been seen from 100km inland from Cuttack.
by ashthor
08 May 2026 10:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: News & Discussion
Replies: 55
Views: 22720

Re: Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: News & Discussion

DRDO tests India’s first indigenous glide weapon system TARA https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-tests-indias-first-indigenous-glide-weapon-system-tara/articleshow/130948862.cms This weapon system marks India's first glide weapon to utilise state-of-the-art low-cost systems. As pe...
by ashthor
23 Apr 2026 21:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3549
Views: 1558448

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

This could be the Turbojet variant of SAAW https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Anti-Airfield_Weapon (Admins please dont remove. Content from open source) Turbojet variant To convert SAAW from a precision-guided munition to an affordable air-launched cruise missile with capabilities comparable to Br...
by ashthor
23 Apr 2026 10:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 3154
Views: 2147906

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Why will they ask when like a child they are getting whatever they want. The govt.
should nudge them toward it. Just like the Late DM did.
The possibilities are endless....2 engine to 4 engine.
by ashthor
22 Apr 2026 10:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3549
Views: 1558448

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

MoD Expected to Approve Dual-Satellite Guided SAAW for Surgical Strikes With EO/IIR Variant Planned Next https://defence.in/threads/mod-expected-to-approve-dual-satellite-guided-saaw-for-surgical-strikes-with-eo-iir-variant-planned-next.17534/ Till then buy SAAW in huge numbers or waiting for best ...
by ashthor
22 Apr 2026 10:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 937
Views: 802581

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

This is obvious repurposing but given the price of current drones and the electronic techniques to make appear as manned fighter size radar objects, it is wasteful of these resources. I have previously asked what India is doing with the Toofani and Gnat fleets. But we will buy new only. Cant see th...
by ashthor
18 Apr 2026 09:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1257
Views: 16777215

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

Rakesh wrote: 15 Apr 2026 20:51 VIDEO: https://x.com/Defencecore/status/204434 ... 25965?s=20 ---> An IAF Su-30MKI performing low level terrain masking (canyon flying) during a training flight, flying very close to the Saptashrungi Temple, Nashik.
Rambha on the Rocks
by ashthor
15 Apr 2026 18:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion
Replies: 71
Views: 24685

Re: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion

Will the rocket force include long range Kamikaze drones? Some of you might
nitpick on the drones so rocket powered long range drones.
by ashthor
14 Apr 2026 10:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 807
Views: 743894

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

VIDEO : https://x.com/chakranewz/status/2041153961361912014?s=20 ---> A recent deal to replenish the Tunguska M1 system for the Indian Army has just been signed by the MoD. What does this mean for the Army’s anti drone measures? Let’s take a look. The contract for Tunguska *missiles* is being confu...
by ashthor
07 Apr 2026 11:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 821
Views: 413506

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

One Air Marshal grinding his axe against the Navy and here we have a Vice Admiral going against the Air Force.

No wonder the CDS is struggling for Theater Commands.
by ashthor
07 Apr 2026 11:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 2118
Views: 1522415

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

So now China will abandon its it’s "Surface-Fleet Fantasy" and we will shout victory.
by ashthor
05 Apr 2026 15:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 343
Views: 221942

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

We can argue all we like. But carriers are not going away. US is building more, as is China
and India wants more. Nothing more to say.
by ashthor
05 Apr 2026 11:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 343
Views: 221942

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

But Ford & Lincoln couldn't... they had limp away after: "...our carrier was attacked from 17 angles... our sailors our officers had to run here & there to save their lives..." emperor TACO Trumpp & so many replenishment ships will be needed & no aircraft carrier carry so ...
by ashthor
05 Apr 2026 11:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 343
Views: 221942

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

An aircraft carrier can stay say 500kms from an enemy's coast for a few months at a time. Think of the resources we need to do it "with unmanned refuellers+Marine Netras+fighters (all taking off from Naval bases)". Tomorrow if the enemy is 2000kms or more from the our bases, then what wil...
by ashthor
05 Apr 2026 10:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 343
Views: 221942

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

An aircraft carrier can stay say 500kms from an enemy's coast for a few months at a time. Think of the resources we need to do it "with unmanned refuellers+Marine Netras+fighters (all taking off from Naval bases)". Tomorrow if the enemy is 2000kms or more from the our bases, then what will...
by ashthor
05 Apr 2026 10:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: News & Discussion
Replies: 55
Views: 22720

Re: Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence: News & Discussion


A total of "600 aerial bombs are planned to be procured" under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category in accordance with the DAP 2020 provisions, the officials said.
Only 600 or just the first batch? Or they will then open a tender for the next batch like in Light Tank.
by ashthor
01 Apr 2026 10:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4257
Views: 1252003

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Kawasaki C-2 will be the best bet only if the Japanese agree. ShinMaywa US-2 would also be nice if they agree.
by ashthor
01 Apr 2026 10:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2569
Views: 7238748

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Are O HAL kitne engine hai re.
Paanch...sardar
Wo paanch aur plane 10...aach thoo.

Remember HAL said there is no Plan B.
by ashthor
24 Mar 2026 12:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2569
Views: 7238748

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Forget the IAF, The IN can project power. They also have very capable ships. But when it comes to giving them the power projection capability with Good Number of larger ships, the Govt is in some other world. This is achievable. No one cares. The orders are in 3's and 4's like ordering Idly during ...
by ashthor
24 Mar 2026 10:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2569
Views: 7238748

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

There is no sense of urgency. It shows the defensive mindset of the Govt and AF that we are not looking for power projection.
by ashthor
23 Mar 2026 10:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 55
Views: 13574

Re: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion

The lack of turbofan development is the reason why India is struggling with her military aviation programs. This is going to result in large scale imports of Rafale and a combination of 5th (Su-57) and 6th (FCAS) gen fighters. The blame lies with none other than the Govt. Starting with the PM, RM, ...
by ashthor
21 Mar 2026 10:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3764
Views: 1069964

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Iran is still firing. But according to the reports the launchers, the missiles and the drones are in low stock. Tunnels collapsed and openings closed. Looks like when they were looking at london while the weapons were being stored in tokyo. Just as they said about Russia during the earlier days of t...
by ashthor
19 Mar 2026 21:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2823
Views: 1041126

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Could West Asian countries are letting Iran hit them. Let the price of oil go up? Yes it is hurting them a bit but the plan is the let Iran hit US and Israel. If yes what could be the goal? Getting US out of West Asia? Going after US equipment's so as to degrade it as much as possible in West Asia. ...
by ashthor
19 Mar 2026 10:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7967
Views: 2953800

Re: Internal Security Watch

uddu wrote: 19 Mar 2026 07:38

US must answer: Who's behind this split-India conspiracy?[/i]
More than US its Modi who should answer how long this has been going on for? Tit for tat
for that report to ban RSS? If yes then the govt knew it was going on. India has too many black sheeps.
by ashthor
18 Mar 2026 10:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7401
Views: 3630041

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Aditya_V wrote: 13 Mar 2026 21:29 Any idea why Kaveri, KDE are not being considered for HLFT 42 programme?

Shortage in THrust weight should matter lesser here given these are trainers, and meant to be cheaper and also to be considered for export where we would not need US approval
How will they enjoy their US holidays then?
by ashthor
17 Mar 2026 16:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2823
Views: 1041126

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

After their bases getting hit will the US dial down a bit in west asia or dial up?
by ashthor
17 Mar 2026 16:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7967
Views: 2953800

Re: Internal Security Watch

NIA Arrests Six Ukrainians And One American Over Alleged Terror Training In Myanmar From Indian Soil https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/nia-arrests-six-ukrainians-and-one-american-over-alleged-terror-training-in-myanmar-from-indian-soil The National Investigation Agency has arrested six Ukrainian na...
by ashthor
17 Mar 2026 10:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3376
Views: 1637828

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

..The Indian Navy decommissioned its Pondicherry class a while back and cares little to nothing till some one does something and you will find you are nanga because mines are effing cheap. +1 The US being a huge expeditionary power with a lot of carriers has altered it's strategy to strike and hit ...