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- 10 Aug 2025 12:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 295
- Views: 556562
Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
There are plenty of Import Bahadurs in Twitter, who readily give a free pass to imported helis but want to ground the entire Dhruv/LCH/LUH fleet at the first sign of trouble. The handle @realkaypius comes to mind, among others These are the kinds of people who are opposing Naval Dhruv, LUH etc True...
- 10 Aug 2025 03:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 295
- Views: 556562
Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Indian Army, IAF seek 200 light Helicopters to replace ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleet The Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters...
- 03 Aug 2025 10:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 11309
- Views: 4013895
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Is this deep state? https://x.com/davegreenidge57/status/1951754381927276626 This is Medvedev’s response to Trump’s repositioning of 2 nuclear submarines towards Russia. I think the only people who don’t know Trump’s a child sex pervert are his cult. “Trump should not think that the video archive of...
- 01 Aug 2025 12:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 11309
- Views: 4013895
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Just some numbers from US Tariffs on South Asia that are going live Midnight Today Pakistan 19 % Bangaldesh 20% India 25 % Srilanka 20 % Vietnam and Cambodia : 20 %and 19 % https://twitter.com/user/status/1951068125144998337 Looks like Deep State and one faction (the faction of anti-India SoreAss&a...
- 25 Jul 2025 00:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
if thats on offer - we should look at that and double down and invest in a much bigger engine than the 120KN. Even if we can't use it right away as we have too many programs on the book. I hope we can get a derated 100KN engine for Tejas Mk2 out of the Safran effort as well. Although the timelines d...
- 24 Jul 2025 23:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2718
- Views: 1513718
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
F*** it will be like me trying to run after two plates of biryani! No juice in those engines at that altitude... there is a reason we still use the damn cheetah and chetak....
- 24 Jul 2025 23:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2718
- Views: 1513718
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
LOL - that Apache won't be flying from that airfield... Rajat - use LCH picture... SMH...
- 24 Jul 2025 23:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Sourav Jha mentioned this in passing at the end of the interview with Sandeep Unninathan.
- 19 Jul 2025 15:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
I agree with Prem. No one will provide us with everything we want, but we will receive an engine that we can mostly manufacture ourselves. This will enable us to learn how to build, test, and deploy it in a homegrown fleet. Let's not focus on the 10-15% that we won't get, because it's unlikely anyon...
- 19 Jul 2025 03:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
That would be step in the right direction!! Woot! UK/RR is too beholden to American whims... Hope we invest in all the right labs and air platforms to test not only this engine but a plethora of engines that we need to work on. Hope GTRE continues with rebooted Kaveri-2 in the 100KN range. Lots of v...
- 18 Jul 2025 06:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3987
- Views: 1433752
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1840293926005289174 ---> Decode : 1. Idea here is futuristic technology in era of AMCA etc (this is a long term goal). 2. No system in world offers 4D GaN based radar with 550 km range for 5m2. So this is tailor made for DRDO's 360 degree radar. 3. Eight hour miss...
- 07 Jul 2025 00:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2718
- Views: 1513718
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Here we go again.... Scouting for 6 mid-air refuellers, IAF begins technical evaluation https://indianexpress.com/article/india/scouting-for-6-mid-air-refuellers-iaf-begins-technical-evaluation-10096665/\ 30 June 2025 The IAF currently operates a fleet of six Ilyushin Il-78MKI tankers procured from...
- 29 Jun 2025 20:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1819
- Views: 6832026
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
The value of whole plane is worth more than the radar itself. That is the need of the hour. Lots of old stuff is getting retired. If the radar is going to delay then it is okay to skip it for now. There will be 97 Mk1As and lots of MKIs that will need updating.
- 25 Jun 2025 06:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
- Replies: 628
- Views: 155903
Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
You think DJT manages his own truth social account? Nah, DeepState took that over... how else do you explain him telegraphing the moves before the B2s arrived? To keep things safe from DeepState Pentagon had to work around things.... see below.. https://www.latintimes.com/military-officials-worried...
- 25 Jun 2025 05:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
- Replies: 628
- Views: 155903
Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
// DJT is serious about wanting to stop the war. Compared to that undeserving fluff called Obummer, ..... Hope he succeeds and brings peace to a world in turmoil. Iran & Israel "don’t know what the F.... they’re doing", :eek: :eek: says US President Donald Trump :eek: :eek: < video cl...
- 19 Jun 2025 09:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
I don't understand why something like 404/M88REX can't be used for initial prototypes and even for operations for AMCA. Don't even need 414 for AMCA if there are delays there. SupreCruise and all can come in due time. Get the prototype flying and sort out the million other issues. Don't stall the pr...
- 19 Jun 2025 07:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
The other reason for TEDBF was as we wanted something with longer station time (more fuel) and higher thrust. If the higher thrust engines M88REX allow CFTs (which was showcased again during this Paris air show) to be part of normal ops, then the reason for TEDBF decreases IMO. TEDBF still does not ...
- 18 Jun 2025 21:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Nice! That means it may be possible to replace the GE404 with this engine in the future if something goes wrong. Let's get a deal now that gets Kaveri to 404/414 and work on a new Kaveri120KN standard. That is the news we are all waiting for now... I wonder if IN goes for this for increased thrust d...
- 09 Jun 2025 13:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1868
- Views: 501739
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
I think our ROE probably requires confirmation before firing to ensure innocent aircraft are not targeted. That was probably the disadvantage we played with. I think that is the right way to go...
- 09 Jun 2025 13:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1868
- Views: 501739
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
[ swarajyamag.com/defence/one-mo… via @SwarajyaMag with inputs from @Firezstarter1 the Erieye is a major threat to the Indian Air Force, and deserves to be taken out at the start of any conflict because of its dual function: detecting threats in advance and guiding missiles fired passively by j...
- 08 Jun 2025 06:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 111
- Views: 30128
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Konaseema - " additional P8i, MH-60R, Chinook, C-130 or even request US government to release up to 11 C-17 from its wartime reserves to offset the trade deficit. ".. These and only these would be excellent purchases as these fulfill a gap that are not on our roadmap. Adding these reduces ...
- 03 Jun 2025 04:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3032
- Views: 1010966
Re: International Military Discussion
Does it? To each their own ...
Moral for India, ignore all purchases and buy non American if possible. Too many strings attached. Even others are fraught with similar risk...
Moral for India, ignore all purchases and buy non American if possible. Too many strings attached. Even others are fraught with similar risk...
- 03 Jun 2025 00:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3032
- Views: 1010966
Re: International Military Discussion
Canada losing access to F-35 spares. Spare parts for Canada's F-35 fleet will be controlled by the U.S. - The parts will be stored at Quebec and Alberta military bases but still under American ownership. https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/f-35-fighter-jet-spare-parts-u-s-canada
- 03 Jun 2025 00:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
For those clamoring for American deals. Here is another action to their closest ally! https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/f-35-fighter-jet-spare-parts-u-s-canada Spare parts for Canada's F-35 fleet will be controlled by the U.S. - The parts will be stored at Quebec and Alberta mil...
- 26 May 2025 00:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
This has been said many times by almost all posters here. Until we spin up and dump money in our own engine venture, nothing will happen. Why are we even asking for hot core section. Move on from that. No one will give, no matter how many billions we part away with.. Our aim should be to build the 8...
- 10 May 2025 11:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2944
- Views: 620018
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
We should create a verified news only thread for accurate tracking...
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- 10 May 2025 10:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2944
- Views: 620018
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Its begun... I spoke just in time..
- 10 May 2025 10:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2944
- Views: 620018
- 07 May 2025 23:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1125
- Views: 851150
- 03 May 2025 08:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
I don't understand why we need LCA Mk3 and a new design. ORCA is already Mk3. Rafale Dry and wet thrust with 50/75KN engine at MTOW 24.5K is 0.39/0.60 T/W ratio ORCA + GE F414 Dry and Wet thrust ratio at MTOW of 23K is 0.50/0.84 T/W ratio ORCA + Kaveri 1.0 dry and wet thrust ratio at MTOW of 23K is ...
- 28 Apr 2025 22:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 111
- Views: 30128
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Oh my goodness, it's done! Coolio.... Will IN need more or is this it? I presume they will retire VikD and move the Mig29K to shore based duties? Why does the Rafale need more under carriage strengthening? We are rougher on our jets than the French?
Now on to 40-60 for IAF and close it out.
Now on to 40-60 for IAF and close it out.
- 09 Apr 2025 22:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3328
- Views: 1187331
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Dassault is bursting at the seams with orders. If they do not open a second line, it will delay deliveries...which will result in penalties for Dassault. They obviously do not want to pay these penalties, but they also do not want to invest their own money into a second line. They would rather have...
- 05 Apr 2025 00:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7065
- Views: 3115179
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Must be - though I think they are CMSX4 (2nd Gen SX) based, which in turn would mean ~1075-90 deg C raw-metal-temp capability. But do note 1493deg K (1220deg C) TeT, is way too low for a SX-based blades that employs both , film-cooling* (~250deg C adv) and also with TBC (~150deg C adv) - ofcourse, ...
- 21 Mar 2025 03:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3536
- Views: 3071873
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Wasn't there another tender for 400 follow on ATAGS?
- 21 Mar 2025 00:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3536
- Views: 3071873
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
CCS clears 307 indigenous artillery guns ATAGS The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to procure 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. The deal is for 307 howitzers, which have a strike range up to 45-48-km, and 327 ...
- 02 Mar 2025 07:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3328
- Views: 1187331
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
They all want to fly latest and greatest onlee.. Fly boys still out of airforce flying commercial still fantasize about F35s... Its just a sad state of affairs..
- 13 Jan 2025 10:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1819
- Views: 6832026
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
HAL plans fourth assembly line for Tejas jets at Nashik to make up for delivery delay https://www.deccanherald.com/india/hal-plans-fourth-assembly-line-for-tejas-jets-to-make-up-for-delivery-delay-3349987 10 January 2025 The failure of United States to deliver the F-404 engines for Tejas Mk-1 is th...
- 31 Oct 2024 00:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10691
- Views: 3153054
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Strap him down and roll up his sleeve and inject him with his own sludge. Make him fully vaxxed with jabs and boosters and let nature run it's course. Don’t forget, Bourla is the CEO who didn’t want to get vaccinated with his own product. isn't this fake? We know Long lasting plasma cells (LLPC) in...
- 31 Oct 2024 00:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3328
- Views: 1187331
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
The only this may be pointing to is that the price is too high and they maybe arm twisting us, which is forcing us to go back to the choosing circus board. It's theirs to lose.
- 30 Oct 2024 12:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10691
- Views: 3153054
Re: Understanding the US - Again
For republicans in my life, this is for y'all - a republican special.