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by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
08 Jun 2026 21:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4983
Views: 1513707

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

chetak wrote: 08 Jun 2026 21:13
standard appeal to the GoI, asking the MEA to get them out. These guys want sharia and they got it in saudi
:rotfl: :mrgreen: :rotfl:
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
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 21:44
Non-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
:rotfl: :rotfl:
Should be nominated for song of the year award
by VinodTK
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 ...
by VinodTK
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...
by VinodTK
16 May 2026 19:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1160
Views: 346084

Re: States News and Discussions

Manish_P wrote: 16 May 2026 18:34 :
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Smart way no doubt but actual number of those who pay income tax is about 2 percent
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.