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by R Charan
10 Mar 2024 15:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1843
Views: 563505

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: 2338
Views: 812603

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: 1961
Views: 743875

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: 658
Views: 296744

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: 578
Views: 135708

Re: Women in Combat

Ace Trap Shooter Preeti Rajak Becomes Indian Army’s 1st Woman Subedar

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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: 2252
Views: 828835

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: 332
Views: 126054

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: 3235
Views: 919686

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: 2341
Views: 1001134

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: 218
Views: 235821

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: 2341
Views: 1001134

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: 1693
Views: 744722

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: 769
Views: 346364

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/
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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: 551
Views: 205336

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: 1693
Views: 744722

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: 1693
Views: 744722

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: 2341
Views: 1001134

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: 2341
Views: 1001134

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: 551
Views: 205336

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: 5264
Views: 1769889

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: 266
Views: 94507

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: 332
Views: 126054

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: 641
Views: 214018

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: 196
Views: 78084

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: 1354
Views: 673065

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: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1312
Views: 724953

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...
by R Charan
15 Sep 2023 11:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1401478

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Why Pakistan-backed The Resistance Front has become biggest headache of security forces in Kashmir The Resistance Front (TRF) was formed online after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. A front for the Lashkar-e-Taiba, TRF has become the most active outfit in the Kashmir valley and has the suppo...
by R Charan
14 Sep 2023 22:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5264
Views: 1769889

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

Tunnel Warfare Is Army’s Solution To Match China’s Defence There has been a quantum jump in infrastructure development along our northern borders under the Narendra Modi government, particularly road communications and airfield upgrades. While the initial plan to improve border roads to achieve par...
by R Charan
14 Sep 2023 19:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6207
Views: 1736630

Re: Internal Security Watch

Patiala: A soldier arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive Indian Army data https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1gGMGi.img Patiala Police apprehended a soldier for allegedly divulging sensitive Indian Army data to a drug smuggler. Patiala SSP Varun Sharma shared, “We apprehen...
by R Charan
14 Sep 2023 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
Replies: 92
Views: 123936

Re: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India

JK: Army colonel and major, Deputy SP killed in gunfight with terrorists Three security force officers including an Army Colonel were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Kokernag area of Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said here on Wednesday. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, deputy ...
by R Charan
13 Sep 2023 12:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: China Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 89
Views: 37153

Re: China Economic Stress Watch

China’s arms exports face sharp decline due to defective quality, unreliable performance: Analysts https://i0.wp.com/airpowerasia.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/heading-reuters.com_.jpg Beijing: China’s arms exports have declined due to poor quality, and weak and inconsistent performance, which puts b...
by R Charan
13 Sep 2023 10:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2195656

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Pakistan International Airlines risks grounding 15 planes amid financial crisis Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is at risk of grounding 15 planes as it is yet to clear dues worth up to Rs 20 billion, Geo News reported. Moreover, over 30 flights are likely to be suspended if the pla...
by R Charan
12 Sep 2023 00:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 559
Views: 280632

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Indian Army Enhances Operational Capabilities with Cutting-Edge Aerial Assets and Firearms https://www.defencenews.in/2023/09/indian-army-enhances-operational-capabilities-with-cutting-edge-aerial-assets-and-firearms/ 11 Sept 2023 https://img.republicworld.com/republic-prod/stories/images/169442069...
by R Charan
11 Sep 2023 08:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: China Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 89
Views: 37153

Re: China Economic Stress Watch

India’s G20 Win Shows US Learning How to Counter China’s Rise Xi Jinping’s decision to stay away from this weekend’s Group of 20 summit may have been intended to deny India its moment. Instead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi – along with the US and Europe – figured out how to more effectively counter...
by R Charan
18 Feb 2011 23:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999122

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Israel's Derby missile is the weapon of choice for India's LCA fighter jet. A contract will be signed by March with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd to supply the air-to-air missile system to be fitted on some 200 LCA jets. http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=new&id=350 Th...
by R Charan
18 Feb 2011 23:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 999122

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Israel's Derby missile is the weapon of choice for India's LCA fighter jet. A contract will be signed by March with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd to supply the air-to-air missile system to be fitted on some 200 LCA jets. http://www.defencenews.in/defence-news-internal.asp?get=new&id=350 us...
by R Charan
18 Feb 2011 23:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2011
Replies: 2857
Views: 454341

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Feb. 12, 2

Despite being on the verge of a crippling political and economic crisis and almost entirely dependent on aid from the US and Europe, Pakistan is building more nukes than ever in front of the international community's eye.

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