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- 14 Jun 2026 02:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 806
- Views: 737983
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
^^^^ Meet next Army chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth: An NDA alumnus, who led two Army commands, shaped military modernisation Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth was appointed the next Chief of the Army Staff, and will assume the office from June 30, the government said in a press release on Saturday. With a ca...
- 10 Jun 2026 22:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4261
- Views: 1242625
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
1st 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its maiden test flight The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara 🇮🇳, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. Th...
- 10 Jun 2026 20:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3659
- Views: 3300593
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
^^^ VKFoqMu6q1E Indian Army Eyes 300 More K9 Vajra Guns in Rs 23,000 Crore Artillery Push A proposal to acquire more than 300 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, worth around ₹23,000 crore, is set to be considered by the Defence Procurement Board. If approved, the order will significantly ...
- 09 Jun 2026 22:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Rajnath’s stern message to HAL—stick to your commitment, don’t overpromise New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday did a review of all projects undertaken by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) including the progress on the much-delayed delivery of the Tejas MK1 A. The review mee...
- 09 Jun 2026 20:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3375
- Views: 1160534
- 09 Jun 2026 20:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 352
- Views: 296339
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Government confirms Galathea Bay airport, abandons INS Baaz expansion The Centre has opted to construct a ₹13,000-crore greenfield civil-military airport at Chingen, near Galathea Bay, instead of extending the existing 4,500-foot runway at INS Baaz in Campbell Bay. Defence and government sources ci...
- 09 Jun 2026 06:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 49
- Views: 11660
Re: 6th Generation Fighter Program: News & Discussion
India will join the program, because it is the easy path geopolitically. Atmanirbharta = Israel-nirbharata, France-nirbharata, Russia-nirbharatha, etc. None of the domestic upcoming aviation programs are making any headway. HLFT-42, TEDBF, AMCA, etc are all reliant on foreign OEMs. The end goal for...
- 09 Jun 2026 06:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 352
- Views: 296339
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Great Nicobar dual-use airport likely to be ‘ready in 5 years’; ‘project has strategic and economic benefits for India’ NEW DELHI: Considering the strategic and economic benefits of Great Nicobar Islands (GNI) development projects, the greenfield airport approved by the Cabinet last November “is ex...
- 08 Jun 2026 21:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 1935950
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
India expands nuclear edge over Pakistan; China races ahead in warhead buildup India slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 and continued developing new nuclear delivery systems, with its modernization programme increasingly geared towards long-range weapons capable of reaching targets acros...
- 08 Jun 2026 21:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
- Replies: 4983
- Views: 1513707
- 07 Jun 2026 04:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
- Replies: 2348
- Views: 1325893
Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
w_uAioxK3qE India's $1.2Bn Haifa Gamble Turns Strategic Weapon: Missing IMEC Piece, Counter To China's BRI Three years ago, critics questioned why the Adani Group spent nearly $1.2 billion on Israel's Haifa Port. Today, that acquisition looks less like a business deal and more like a geopolitical m...
- 06 Jun 2026 06:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 821
- Views: 409630
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
7o-Qf14wySI The AI Arms Race India Must Win | The Sandeep Unnithan Show Feat. Lt Gen Raj Shukla Has warfare already changed forever? From AI-powered battlefields in Ukraine to autonomous drones, algorithmic warfare and machine-speed decision-making, the future of war may already be here. Why are th...
- 05 Jun 2026 22:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 251330
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
^^^ Age wise he is ok because Amit Shaw's DOB is: October 22, 1964 (age 61 years), Mumbai, India
- 05 Jun 2026 22:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 733
- Views: 218247
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
tRS9HtyBlIw Inside the Rafale Fighter: The Ultimate Combat Machine - Full Documentary This documentary unveils the remarkable story of the Rafale, the crown jewel of French military aviation, from its early design in 1986 to its global success today. A true multi-role powerhouse, the Rafale can swi...
- 05 Jun 2026 21:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 352
- Views: 296339
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
X Posting 'Ocean of energy opportunities reinforced': Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman Sea deepwater well Oil India Limited discovered the presence of natural gas in an exploratory well drilled in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant development in India’s offshore exploration efforts, a...
- 05 Jun 2026 21:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9471
- Views: 4603506
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
'Ocean of energy opportunities reinforced': Oil India discovers natural gas in Andaman Sea deepwater well Oil India Limited discovered the presence of natural gas in an exploratory well drilled in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant development in India’s offshore exploration efforts, announced ...
- 05 Jun 2026 21:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 251330
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
8L volunteers within hours: Annamalai's 'political movement' becomes an instant hit NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai's newly launched political movement, "We The Leaders", appears to have struck an immediate chord, attracting more than 7 lakh volunteers within hours of i...
- 05 Jun 2026 01:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
- Replies: 4983
- Views: 1513707
Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
2PoNggIsciM BREAKING: Govt Plans Delimitation Bill 2.0, Reaches Out To DMK & TMC Ahead Of Monsoon Session Breaking: The Centre is likely to reintroduce the Delimitation Bill in the Monsoon Session after its earlier bid, tied to fast‑tracking women’s quota and bypassing a fresh Census, failed to...
- 03 Jun 2026 19:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 3158
- Views: 1711884
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
India eyes largest-ever drone order! $2 billion military purchase to boost domestic industry India is likely to place its largest-ever military drone order, with planned purchases from domestic manufacturers expected to exceed $2 billion, according to an industry body working closely with the gover...
- 02 Jun 2026 01:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 733
- Views: 218247
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
India issues request to France for 114 Rafale jets under Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal New Delhi: Kick-starting the formal acquisition process for Rafale fighter jets under a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal, India has issued a letter of request (LoR) to France which will be followed by price negotiations before ...
- 31 May 2026 08:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 332
- Views: 599485
Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
X - Posting L6bK3cscsF8 A high-intensity episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som unpack the crisis, delays and big questions surrounding HAL, Tejas and India’s future airpower ambitions — just as HAL gets a new chief at a critical moment. ✈️ Tejas Mk1A delays: What’s really holding b...
- 31 May 2026 08:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
L6bK3cscsF8 A high-intensity episode of #CtrlAltDefence as Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som unpack the crisis, delays and big questions surrounding HAL, Tejas and India’s future airpower ambitions — just as HAL gets a new chief at a critical moment. ✈️ Tejas Mk1A delays: What’s really holding back deliver...
- 30 May 2026 02:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
- Replies: 412
- Views: 393767
Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Kaal Bhairava goes to Europe: Why Portugal deal is gamechanger for India’s defence sector India’s AI combat aircraft Kaal Bhairava will now be manufactured in Portugal after Indian AI warfare company Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) announced a partnership with European defence-tech firm S...
- 28 May 2026 20:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
- Replies: 412
- Views: 393767
Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Could India's BrahMos missile reach Greece through Cyprus? Here’s why Turkish experts are worried Reports suggesting deeper defence cooperation between India and Greece are increasingly drawing attention inside Turkey, where sections of the strategic and security establishment appear worried about ...
- 28 May 2026 19:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
- Replies: 412
- Views: 393767
Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Indian weapons in Armenia's military parade. What it means for Turkey-Azerbaijan-Pakistan bloc? : : : What Indian weapons did Armenia showcase? The parade featured a broad mix of Indian-made offensive and defensive systems: Akash Air Defence System: Developed by India’s DRDO and produced by Bharat ...
- 28 May 2026 04:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 451
- Views: 234490
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
India’s delayed trainer aircraft gets critical engine boost Honeywell has delivered three TPE331-12B turboprop engines for the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) aircraft being built at HA US firm Honeywell has overcome supply chain bottlenecks and delivered the first batch of engines for the over...
- 27 May 2026 05:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
There is no point blaming HAL. A dogs tail will always remain crooked. The fault lies entirely with Rajnath Kadi Ninda Singh and Modiji for tolerating this nonsense for so long. Legions of HAL directors have perfected this technique of promising x , announcing paper products like Lift, Sport, Orca ...
- 26 May 2026 03:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
- Replies: 312
- Views: 153288
Re: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
DRDO clears ULPGM-V3 missile for mass production after trials Final trials success: DRDO validated the ULPGM‑V3 in air‑to‑ground and air‑to‑air modes at Kurnool, confirming operational readiness. Indigenous production push: Built entirely in India with MSME support, the missile is ready for serial ...
- 26 May 2026 02:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
IAF willing to compromise further on Tejas Mk1A but red lines remain. Delivery still delayed : : The earlier schedule outlined by former HAL CMD D. K. Sunil included a critical review meeting on 9 May 2026, by which HAL was expected to complete major pending works. Kota has since informed the IAF t...
- 23 May 2026 00:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 1935950
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
India successfully test-launches Agni-1 ballistic missile NEW DELHI: India on Friday successfully test-fired short-range ballistic missile 'Agni-1' from the integrated test range at Odisha's Chandipur, the defence ministry said. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters, it said...
- 22 May 2026 19:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
If you do a root cause analysis of the current problems/challenges being faced by HAL programs they all point to one persons incompetence and that honor goes to ex HAL chief Dr. D.K. Sunil who retired on April 30th 2026. His own HAL work (IAF required deliverables) was/is not complete yet he never a...
- 21 May 2026 21:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 2238
- Views: 1935950
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
-SQtB5-dk-Q Hypersonic Missiles, Scramjets & MIRVs: India's Next Gen Weapons | The Sandeep Unnithan Show Good amount of information from Dr. Mishra India has tested hypersonic glide weapons, scramjet engines and MIRV-capable missiles: technologies considered the future of warfare. But how signi...
- 19 May 2026 17:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3375
- Views: 1160534
Re: Indian Roads Thread
Bengal Transfers 7 Highways: How Centre’s Hold On Chicken’s Neck Will Boost Rail Infra, Border Security CM Suvendu Adhikari-led Bengal government has decided to hand over seven stretches of national highways to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highways & Infrastr...
- 19 May 2026 17:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 209
- Views: 174567
Re: Indian Army Aviation
India’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet set for big combat readiness upgrade as US greenlights support deal In a move that will help sharpen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces, the US Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) for follow-on suppo...
- 19 May 2026 16:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
- Replies: 4983
- Views: 1513707
Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
2020 Delhi Riots: Court Rejects Umar Khalid's Bail Plea to Care for Ailing Mother New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of jailed activist Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing Khalid's application seeking 1...
- 19 May 2026 16:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 251330
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Headline should have said s****** in the pants 'CM Adhikari promised ...': Jahangir Khan exits Falta repoll; TMC says 'succumbed to pressure' NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan from West Bengal’s Falta constituency on Tuesday withdrew his nomination just two days before the re-pol...
- 18 May 2026 22:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 251330
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
chetak wrote: ↑18 May 2026 21:44Non-Bengalis, who have not listened to this iconic song, take note-
"File chor file chor, Mamata ekta file chor
https://x.com/i/status/2053700679173374147
Should be nominated for song of the year award
- 18 May 2026 20:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 352
- Views: 296339
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Great Nicobar Project is a necessity. India cannot ignore China’s maritime footprint The Great Nicobar Project has become one of the most contested strategic initiatives undertaken by the central government in recent times. At the core of the debate lies an essential national security intervention ...
- 17 May 2026 19:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2567
- Views: 7228621
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Delays happen and the famous quote "we do not know what we do not know" applies however the former head of HAL Dr. D.K. Sunil was putting out new dates every time an old date was missed. Never questioned or grrilled by the appropreate leadership. Where are the RM and to some extend secreta...
- 16 May 2026 19:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: States News and Discussions
- Replies: 1160
- Views: 346084
Re: States News and Discussions
It is a smart solution, the state should ensure all the folks who are in the services are covered by this plan.
You want the productive and contrubting class to produce more kids.