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by R Charan
14 Dec 2024 00:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 849
Views: 512286

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

ADA Plans Two Variants of TEDBF with STOBAR for Current Carriers and CATOBAR for Future Carriers The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is taking a forward-looking approach to the development of the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) for the Indian Navy. Recognizing the Navy's potential tran...
by R Charan
10 Nov 2024 13:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6727177

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

How HAL's "Engine-Agnostic" Approach Keeping Tejas Mk1A Production Line Humming Amidst GE Delays
https://defence.in/threads/how-hals-eng ... ays.11183/
10 Nov 2024
by R Charan
07 Sep 2024 09:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 199
Views: 219055

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

India to Produce 25 Submarines in Next 10 Years Worth $31 Billion to Counter China's Growing Presence
https://defence.in/threads/india-to-pro ... ence.9761/
06 Sept 2024
by R Charan
26 Jul 2024 09:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3262
Views: 1143992

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

USAF's Battle-Tested F-15E to Demonstrate Relevance in Modern Warfare for IAF, Eyeing India's MRFA Tender https://defence.in/threads/usafs-battle-tested-f-15e-to-demonstrate-relevance-in-modern-warfare-for-iaf-eyeing-indias-mrfa-tender.8646/ 26 July 2024 The upcoming multinational air exercise Tara...
by R Charan
12 Jul 2024 09:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - News and Discussion
Replies: 30
Views: 9929

Re: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - News and Discussion

India Reevaluates Role in Shanghai Cooperation Organization Amidst Anti-Western Shift India's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is under scrutiny as the group's anti-Western stance increasingly clashes with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's subtle pro-Western foreign policy....
by R Charan
12 Jul 2024 09:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 764
Views: 536933

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

India's Defence Budget 2024-25: A Growing Focus on China Amidst Rising Tensions In anticipation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget presentation on July 23rd, experts predict a significant increase in India's defence allocation for the fiscal year 2024-25. This move reflects a con...
by R Charan
12 Jul 2024 09:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6727177

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

IAF Raises Concerns Over LCA Mk-1A Delays, HAL Assures Timely Delivery The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expressed its discontent over the delayed induction of the Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A), citing potential risks to its combat effectiveness. The IAF has urged Hindustan Aeronautics Limit...
by R Charan
15 Jun 2024 09:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 8018
Views: 2845894

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Pakistan's 2024-25 Budget Allocated Nothing for Religious Minorities https://i0.wp.com/akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202406/minorities-in-pakistan-140056238-16x9_0.jpg?resize=500%2C275&ssl=1 In a move that has sparked criticism and concern, Pakistan's recently unveiled federa...
by R Charan
15 Jun 2024 09:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3068
Views: 1193047

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Moscow Repeatedly Ignored Pleas to Repatriate Indian Citizens from Ukraine War India is intensifying efforts to retrieve the bodies of two Punjabi men killed in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict after being recruited as "security helpers" by the Russian military. Government sources reve...
by R Charan
31 May 2024 09:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 764
Views: 536933

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

Satellite Images Reveal China Deployed Six J-20 Stealth Fighter Near Indian Border https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-05/etbmrlmo_shigatse-j20-china_625x300_30_May_24.jpg?im=FaceCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=650,height=400 Satellite imagery reveals that China has positioned six of its most advanced J-20 stealth...
by R Charan
30 Apr 2024 00:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Replies: 361
Views: 335483

Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports

India and the Philippines Team Up: Is China the Reason? https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/06/22/1600x900/India-phillipiens_1687457801690_1687457806936.jpg India is making a big move – they're sending their first-ever military representative to the Philippines! This official, called a &...
by R Charan
30 Apr 2024 00:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 2094
Views: 913439

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

P-75I Delays Leave India Vulnerable as Pakistan's Hangor Class Grows

https://defence.in/threads/p-75i-delays ... rows.6100/
by R Charan
10 Mar 2024 15:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 2094
Views: 913439

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

India Eyes Advanced German Submarines: Focus on Stealth and Air-Independent Propulsion
https://defence.in/threads/india-eyes-a ... sion.4366/
by R Charan
31 Jan 2024 10:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2522
Views: 1290029

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Army Deployed Indigenous Light Specialist Armoured Vehicles (LSVs) in J&K for Special Duties https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GFGDdLWa4AAiofk?format=jpg&name=small In a boost to operational capabilities in the sensitive Jammu & Kashmir region, the Ordnance Depot, Avadi, under the aegis of th...
by R Charan
29 Jan 2024 20:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2121
Views: 1192665

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Indian Army Unveils Polaris ATVs: Nimble Warriors for Diverse Terrains https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCuEUC9bcAAfy8P?format=jpg&name=small As India celebrated its 75th Republic Day, the Indian Army unveiled a sleek new weapon in its arsenal – the Polaris all-terrain vehicle (ATV). This versatile ...
by R Charan
29 Jan 2024 10:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 804
Views: 649682

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Indonesian Coast Guard Intercepts Chinese Research Vessel in EEZ heading to Maldives The Indonesian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a Chinese research vessel sailing towards the Maldives after it repeatedly switched off its automated identification system (AIS) while traversing Indonesian waters....
by R Charan
28 Jan 2024 09:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Women in Combat
Replies: 583
Views: 183426

Re: Women in Combat

Ace Trap Shooter Preeti Rajak Becomes Indian Army’s 1st Woman Subedar
https://defence.in/threads/ace-trap-sho ... edar.3189/


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by R Charan
14 Jan 2024 10:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2676
Views: 1443873

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

IAF indigenised more than 60,000 components in 2-3 years: Air Chief Marshal Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Saturday said the IAF has indigenised more than 60,000 components in the last two to three years. He also said the Air Force cannot rely on foreign OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) f...
by R Charan
07 Jan 2024 13:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 449
Views: 279452

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

India Launches a Project to Generate Green Hydrogen Through Nuclear Power The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is starting a novel project to convert two experimental reactors into nuclear power pilot plants that will produce green hydrogen. This massive initiative intends to show off nuclear tech...
by R Charan
04 Jan 2024 10:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3370
Views: 1319561

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) will Undergo User Trials in April-May Indian forces might soon have access to a revolutionary air defence weapon. According to a senior defence official, the indigenously produced Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), which is capa...
by R Charan
03 Jan 2024 10:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2466
Views: 1393855

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Pakistan Shows Interest in Acquiring Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighter Jets Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, recently stated in a speech that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is currently updating its equipment, possibly acquiring cutting-edge Chinese J-31 stealth fighter figh...
by R Charan
02 Jan 2024 22:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 240
Views: 389198

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

Indian Army Deploys All-Terrain Vehicles Equipped with Konkurs Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCuEUC9bcAAfy8P?format=jpg&name=small The Indian Army's most recent weaponry acquisition: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) outfitted with Konkurs anti-tank guided missile (ATGM...
by R Charan
26 Dec 2023 22:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2466
Views: 1393855

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Frustated Pakistan-China Nexus Attempting to Incite Terrorism in Kashmir Over Jammu and Kashmir, a storm of frustration, military equipment, and cyber ambitions is gathering strength. Sources suggest that, frustrated by India's increased troop presence in Ladakh after the 2020 border standoff in Ga...
by R Charan
26 Dec 2023 22:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1871
Views: 1249099

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

INS Imphal, a stealth guided missile destroyer, successfully commissioned into Navy today https://images.newindianexpress.com/uploads/user/imagelibrary/2023/12/25/w1200X800/Navy_to_commission.jpg On December 26, 2023, at a magnificent ceremony conducted at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, INS Imphal, a ...
by R Charan
18 Dec 2023 12:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 849
Views: 512286

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

Prototype of India’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) program expected by 2028
https://defence.in/threads/prototype-of ... 2028.1138/
18 Dec 2023

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by R Charan
01 Dec 2023 10:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 764
Views: 536933

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

Chinese military values ties with Indian counterpart China’s Defence Ministry on Thursday said that its military values its relations with the Indian counterpart as it maintained that the 20 rounds of Corps Commander-level talks have helped to ease tensions amidst the eastern Ladakh standoff. India...
by R Charan
28 Nov 2023 23:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1871
Views: 1249099

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Defence ministry inks Rs 2956 crore contract with BHEL to procure 16 super rapid gun mount for Navy https://defence.in/threads/defence-ministry-inks-rs-2956-crore-contract-with-bhel-to-procure-16-super-rapid-gun-mount-for-navy.807/ https://images.moneycontrol.com/static-mcnews/2023/08/BHEL-770x433....
by R Charan
28 Nov 2023 23:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1871
Views: 1249099

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Indian Navy's proposal on second indigenous aircraft carrier cleared by Defence Procurement Board https://defence.in/threads/indian-navys-proposal-on-second-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-cleared-by-defence-procurement-board.806/ https://englishtribuneimages.blob.core.windows.net/gallary-content/2023/...
by R Charan
27 Nov 2023 22:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2466
Views: 1393855

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Disillusioned with the Taliban, Pakistan reverses its four-decade Afghan policy In August 2021, soon after US forces withdrew completely from Afghanistan, Imran Khan, who was then Pakistan’s prime minister, felicitated the Taliban for “breaking the chains of slavery.” Faiz Hammed, at the time the d...
by R Charan
22 Nov 2023 11:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2466
Views: 1393855

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Can India's Ballistic Missile Defence Program Counter Pakistan's Ababeel MIRV Missile? Last month, Pakistan successfully test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile, designed to penetrate India's developing air defence system. The Ababeel weapon system is designed to deliver multiple warheads in a ...
by R Charan
20 Nov 2023 11:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 764
Views: 536933

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

Not an inch of our land is with China, says Ladakh LG BD Mishra The development of Ladakh after it was carved out of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019 is on track, lieutenant governor B D Mishra said on Saturday. A retired brigadier of the Indian Army, a war veteran and a former gove...
by R Charan
17 Nov 2023 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5339
Views: 2223247

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Enhanced Intelligence Deployment Along China Frontier to Safeguard Against Transgressions https://defence.in/threads/enhanced-intelligence-deployment-along-china-frontier-to-safeguard-against-transgressions.379/ 17 Nov 2023 In response to the escalating tensions and frequent border skirmishes, the ...
by R Charan
14 Oct 2023 22:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 334
Views: 161539

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Lessons for India of Hamas strike on Israel The recent Hamas strike on Israel has raised important lessons for India, particularly in the context of dealing with surprise and deception tactics by adversaries. Lt Gen PR Shankar, a former DG Artillery with extensive operational experience, emphasizes...
by R Charan
28 Sep 2023 08:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 449
Views: 279452

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

How India Plans To Use Nuclear Energy To Achieve Net Zero Emissions
https://www.defencenews.in/2023/09/how- ... emissions/
by R Charan
26 Sep 2023 07:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 647
Views: 441729

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

India Working On Joint Military Doctrines To Enhance Synergy Among Forces India is in the process of formulating joint military doctrines in sync with its efforts to enhance synergy among the three services and other key wings of the defence establishment to effectively deal with future security ch...
by R Charan
25 Sep 2023 11:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 254
Views: 162361

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

Indian Ocean Power Play: Why Indian Navy Needs A Third Aircraft Carrier Indian Navy has sent a formal proposal to the Ministry of Defence to acquire a second indigenous aircraft carrier — a necessity at a time when China is expanding its naval fleet at breakneck speed https://www.defencenews.in/202...
by R Charan
24 Sep 2023 09:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1360
Views: 1112922

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Unclear emblem and logo imprints Reveals Unique Lunar Soil Properties The Chandrayaan-3 mission has provided valuable insights into the properties of lunar soil in the south pole region, shedding light on a critical aspect of future lunar exploration. The rover Pragyan, with its distinctive embosse...
by R Charan
17 Sep 2023 22:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1317
Views: 1033895

Re: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions

The world saw a Modi-fied G20 The recently concluded G20 Summit in Delhi has been a resounding success. The consensus on major contentious issues even such as the Ukraine war was achieved much earlier than one would have ever anticipated. However, the tectonic shift when compared to the previous ed...