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The QR-SAM's purpose is well known. However with all that, I still can't figure out the price tag. For another comparison, the order for 83 Tejas Mk1As was for 48,000 crores. The regimental makeup of the QRSAM will be different from the S-400. The QRSAM regiment will have substantially higher numbe...

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All IAF has to do is arrange for an elephant walk with all Rafales in two airbases...that will be the ultimate power show!

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One key aspect that has come to the fore is the 'IRNSS' system and its utility during the op. There was possible GPS denial (US sats) and heavy Jamming 100 in key sectors. I am sure the accurate hits we got with our mijjiles was due to the presence of the IRNSS and its phenomenal coverage across the...

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I'm sorry but this seems like a bit of unintentional historical revisionism to me. The Mig-29K was never supposed to be a stopgap. India is not a country which can afford 45 carrier capable 4+ Gen fighter jets along with their type-specific weapons, spares, training costs, maintenance facilities et...

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SSridhar wrote: ↑14 Apr 2025 21:58 None of the NOTAMs happened?

There will be another set issued soon. One test did happen - details will probably be shared later. That's what I got to know.

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The MiG-29K/KUB have been a disaster for the Navy. Yes and No. No, in that it helped to keep the Air Arm active, considering there were no real alternatives at that time that we could purchase for the carriers. In a simple sense, beggars not choosers scenario. From a pocket aircraft carrier that th...

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During my discussions with a friend who is with the railways in a senior role came across some interesting things. One of the reasons why we have issues with the trains now is because they are not able to replace the rakes fast enough. The directive is that all ICF coaches have to be phased out and ...

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More info on the same. alpha_defense 5000 vehicles. 8) 5000 vehicles x 6 (6 Nag per vehicle) x 2 (at least 1 reload) = at least 60,000 Nags. I dont recall seeing this contract. But surely on the way, That 5000 number is a typo for sure - for 1800 crores if we getting 5000 vehicles with 60000 missil...

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I am not a regular poster, but a daily reader. The Chinese have used their jf17 to great effect to pull smaller Air forces into their fold. And having an entire ecosystem of fighter aircraft development in house or in control has a value proposition in itself. Arming a Sri lanka or Myanmar with us ...

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Interesting Piece on the New 'Light Tank' that the US is going to deploy. - from a weight perspective it is more a Medium (T72 size) than a light (Zorawar). Interesting that they are going with a front engine layout (ala Merkava), which also adds to the defence in the frontal arc. Overall seems to b...

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Overall, the 307, while looks piecemeal will actually enable us to replace the long in the tooth FH77B that are now almost 40 years old. The ATAGS (Lets Call them Agneya for the time being) - will do well in the Upper northern sectors and near the Cheen borders. The FH77B's meanwhile relocate to the...

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Let us not make the mistake of underestimating the Pakis. Wont be surprised to see them selling their women as well just to keep the 'martial' image. Lesser said about their 'afsaran' the better. Here's a couple of possibilities on how the PAF and PN can upgrade The Chinese are eager to encircle Ind...

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Expect an accelerated test schedule this summer for all the mijjiles, raakits and golas. Some heavy duty stuff will happen In the next few weeks including a sub surface test as well expected. Just a paanwallah update.

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^^^ Why not buy new tanks? Arjun MBT orders stuck at 124 Mk1 and 116 Mk2. Go to battle with 1980s T-72xyz or 2024 Arjun MBT? Where is the money the army will say...Where is the Mars Testing report. Anyways, now everything is waiting for the Next Generation Armoured Vehicle. We are putting things in...

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FWIW - the T72's will still add a lot of 'stick' to what is the spear tip of T90S and Arjun. It makes sense to have these machines - with uprated/ upgraded engines that enable them to take on additional weight (ERA, Active protection) Making them more of a T90 Minus and add to the bulk of the armour...

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Just realised that DRDO calls one of its facilities Research Center Imarat (RCI) - when they updated the name, should have called it RCB (Research Center Building) but maybe even they know RCB - No cup Naamde...

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For all the noise - I feel that Strykers in some form WILL be coming. They will probably be for the western sector only and limited to 100-150 number ( 2-3 armoured regiments worth) Whereas for high altitude, mountain terrains we will have the Tata/ Mahindra wheeled platforms. All I can say is that ...

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I think this is a good thing considering. 3 Kalvari plus and these German boats will keep the line humming for a few years. I have a strong feeling that L&T will be back in the fray for Project 76 with their experience building the Arihant and the 'purported' SSN Fleet. By 2030 hopefully we will...

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FWIW - Paanwallah while making my usual sada with extra supari was telling me that we have some good news expected on the armoured front in the next few weeks. Two 8 wheel platforms one of them being CBRN might see a large (by IA standards) order. Also some orders expected for 4x4 LAMMV and MRAPs as...

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Yes in this case the cost of the missile will be very low - the seeker is a miniaturized seeker and will use target matching algos to perform a proximity kill. Something as simple as a closed loop chip with a optical sensor is good enough for this. Considering the range at which it shall operate it...

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one wonders whether it can be scaled up to be an area defence weapon like the Irom dome This is a good anti drone system. The Iron Dome or equivalent will need a faster interceptor missile, with good long/ medium range radar systems. In most cases this will increase the cost drastically. In this ca...

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Yes in this case the cost of the missile will be very low - the seeker is a miniaturized seeker and will use target matching algos to perform a proximity kill. Something as simple as a closed loop chip with a optical sensor is good enough for this. Considering the range at which it shall operate it ...

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Brahmos for DEAD/ SEAD - followed by a barrage of LRCM's - and DPSA like Jaguars and the Su30MKI's with truckloads of ordinance. You forgot the mother drones releasing thousands of swarm babies !.. good enough to saturate enemy defences Thats going to be both ways - probably something for our AD to...

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There are too many targets for just Bramhos to take care off, Bramhos will be part of the equation, yes, but we need to hit soo many things to make thier airforce, Coast guard, electricity grid, railways, telecom, fuel and transport inoperative. Brahmos for SEAD, to clear way for hoards of CM for e...

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The role of a bomber - a proper heavy bomber - in India, will be limited. Yes, good optics but IMHO a limited heavy option. Our western neighbour can be tackled by an initial DEAD volley of Brahmos followed by a deep strike with Rudram1/2 + Rampage types from the Shamsher and Rambha's. We have a for...

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Manish_P wrote: ↑06 Dec 2024 17:40 ^ the military was forced to remove the wooden part by the 'Save the Trees - save the World' lobby.

Oh...they so hate pleasure...

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... I am not so sure on the C295 Refuellers - They lack the inherent range and the 'carry capacity' which will be required by a flight of already long range Su-30MKI's. It also will have to be positioned closer to the Malacca straits which puts in in range of hostile airspace as is. ... Sir, we do ...

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We forget that we have a large Truck in the form of the Rambha. Flying out of the Andamans these can strike a PLAN battle group even in the Phillipine Sea at Range. Just as the Brahmos - A, we will probably have the air launched version on these beasts. What about acquisition of C295 Refuellers in ...

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We forget that we have a large Truck in the form of the Rambha. Flying out of the Andamans these can strike a PLAN battle group even in the Phillipine Sea at Range. Just as the Brahmos - A, we will probably have the air launched version on these beasts. I will wait for that version, as it will be d...

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https://x.com/SandeepUnnithan/status/1863630540059857126 ---> The LRAShM is fully funded by the Navy and has air, surface, submarine and land-based variants. It can kill anything the PLAN can throw at us. Technology-wise, one of three breakthroughs since 1971 - the naval missile and the nuclear sub...

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srai wrote: ↑01 Dec 2024 10:38 Is this real?

https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1714526559305114009
First Tejas with Kaveri engine undergoing taxi Trial
-AIRFRAME:KH-2018:)
@ReviewVayu a shocker for you

Photoshopped - but what is the buzz is that it is probably close to being mounted on a twin engine jet. RM visiting Russ...

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... So the powers that be don't know where the missile landed ... Only the Pakis are 100℅ sure everytime about where their missiles land... as they always land on their own territory. India’s nuclear arsenal becomes more potent. Why the K4 submarine launched ballistic missile matters https://thepri...

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The HGV test came as a welcome bolt from the blue. Don't know the new missile's name yet. Nikhil's paanwala predictions for November are coming true one by one. LRAShBM, Guided-Pinaka and now the HGV. Still about two weeks are left for this month to end and more fireworks can happen! Certainly look...

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Paanwallah alert - Next month going to be a critical month for a Manik powered system test for full range. - The ER-AAM test is also going to happen soon. couple of other mijjile and rocket tests planned but paanwaalah didnt have more to say. Hoping for the best for some mission critical tests! You...

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I wouldn't say it is bye bye TEDBF. Lets consider the timelines for the TEDBF and also the aspect that the Rafale wont really fit on the lifts of VikAD. - Timelines wise - TEDBF will only be ready by 2035 for induction into services - this will mean at a conservative 10 A/c per year - it will take a...

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Paanwallah alert
- Next month going to be a critical month for a Manik powered system test for full range.
- The ER-AAM test is also going to happen soon.
couple of other mijjile and rocket tests planned but paanwaalah didnt have more to say.
Hoping for the best for some mission critical tests!

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Paanwallah,informed chaiwallah, who informed my regular pohawala, that the Kaveri is going to get flown on an aircraft soon. Integration will take place with an EOL Russian twin engine fighter. Approvals are at an advanced stage.

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An aircraft engine is a 'super long' lead time item. What is often taken for granted in a manufacturing setup as production losses (now with Six sigma and TQMS, etc - astronomical efficiency) for an low bypass TF - a one sigma - for all the associated parts that goes into it is a great thing. Imagin...

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The Astra Mk2 will be undergoing final operational tests by the end of the year. Only then will any orders will be placed. Electronic interface is same as MK1. Launcher is same. Launch codes will likely be similar with somewhat different mission profiles. Dual pulse motor is under serial production...

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