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https://x.com/CcibChris/status/2022665987191963746?s=20 ---> This photo was taken 42 years ago when 3 Sea Harriers FRS.51 staged through Luqa, Malta on their delivery flight to the Indian Navy in Dec 1983. Credit Joe Ciliberti. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HBHz_pLXgAABExH?format=jpg&name=large

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Rafale vs J-20 Fighter Jets: Who Would Win? Hosts Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor break down how India’s induction of the 4.5-generation Dassault Rafale is reshaping the air power equation with China. They compare it head-to-head with Beijing’s fifth-generation stealth platform, the Chengdu J-20 — examin...

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Tejas Mk1As unlikely to come with full capabilities by March: Sources https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/tejas-mk1as-unlikely-to-come-with-full-capabilities-by-march-sources-126020501898_1.html 05 Feb 2026 Defence sources say HAL has sought relaxation of certai...

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Why India is betting everything on the French Rafale https://lessentieldeleco.fr/5967-pourquoi-linde-mise-tout-sur-le-rafale-francais/ 14 Feb 2026 India reached a decisive milestone on February 12, towards the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets. The Defence Acquisition Council granted the Accep...

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^this will essentially kill TEDBF? Is the plan to just cut TEDBF / Tejas Mk 2 and skip directly to AMCA?? From a previous post of mine on this very page. Tejas Mk2 will still happen though. TEDBF - in its current form - is done. The first batch of Rafale Ms for the Indian Navy drove the dagger into...

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If May is the time when IAF is going to inspect the fighters, can't HAL go one step ahead and start integrating the Astra MK2 variant on the Tejas MK1A. Without public announcement, the ones who worked with resolving the Astra issue, can be tasked with integrating Astra MK2 capability. Probably it'...

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Sorry, can someone explain to me how serious is this news of 36 additional Rafale M for then navy as part of the 114 Rafales? Are we buying 114 Rafales or 140? Odds are actually quite high that a follow on deal for Rafale M for the Navy will happen. The 22 Rafale Ms are for INS Vikrant. The navy wa...

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:evil: Not going to happen. This govt has not even cracked Whip on Anti-nationals from the opposition. What I see is a trust in the people they entrust the task with. Even the anti-national activities of the opposition is put before the people and let them decide whether to choose the same one to po...

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Admiral Saar, even with 114 + 36 that justifies a local line by Dassault in INDIA. When India bought 36, they should have negotiated for 140 or whatever and insisted on local assembly. I do understand what you are saying. The 36 purchase was an emergency buy. Now one argue how real of an emergency ...

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Manish_P wrote: ↑15 Feb 2026 06:51 Thank you Admiral sir for bringing about a balance in the force. Truly you must be the chosen one.

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Mao Sir - as always - raises excellent points. My reply to some of his questions. Commodore Jaideep Maolankar (retd) raises queries: 09:45> how does one negotiate when the vendor has already been selected? What is the negotiation strategy-leverage? 11:00 how will “Indian quality” suddenly become acc...

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The IAF and Navy together have ordered more than 150 rafales. With this number, India could have placed an initial order with the French at lower costs and insisted on local manufacture within India. These piecemeal orders are killing bargaining power and also hike up the costs. I sometimes wonder ...

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Above is one aspect. Then there is another huge lot of issues with Engines. Only hoping that IAF comes forward like the IN just went with the indigenous engines for warships, they also take up the Kaveri and start attempting how with the current technology we could have an engine that can fly on MK...

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Sirji, no one said they are all the F-16 are one block. So if they are different blocks what's the problem with Tejas MK1A having a MK1B, C, etc Not saying that for quick numbers, you need to go for MK1B. Take the MK1A with Uttam and manufacture another 96 lot on another line. followed by 96 lot mo...

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Defence panel gives nod for 288 S-400 missiles, used during Operation Sindoor, from Russia https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-panel-gives-nod-for-288-s-400-missiles-used-during-operation-sindoor-from-russia-101770938479895.html 13 Feb 2026 The Indian Air Force is making a case for th...

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My guess is that the Rafale will just be entering service. They will probably add more mk1a and quite likely 2-3 fifth Gen fighters, pakfa (or remote possibility of f35).... As per Defence Secretary, the first batch is expected to arrive in 3.5 years from contract signature. That puts it at 2029/20...

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Tejas MK1A numbers can be increased. The U.S air force has 657 F-16's in service at the moment. Please find out which blocks those 657 F-16s are actually at. Generalizations are nice to state, but when you get into the specifics....then the story changes. A simple google search will reveal that ans...

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Make In India Boost: France's Safran Ready To Build Local Assembly Line Under Rafale Deal, Says Report
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/india/safran ... t-10999620
13 Feb 2026

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Saar, please put the date of the article. Please do not increase the font size either. I have edited your post. Okay Saar. Possible to know why the content got removed? Only portions of that are posted. Try not to post entire articles, unless really necessary. It opens the forum to legal infraction...

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"First time Rafale will be built outside France with major localisation": Defence Secretary in DAC's nod for 114 jets https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/first-time-rafale-will-be-built-outside-france-with-major-localisation-defence-secretary-after-dacs-nod-to-buy-114-jets202602...

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What I am saying is importing anything is bad. Rafale indeed is a very good fighter. Same is our own Tejas. Tejas MK2 can outdo the Rafale in many areas. We must be doing things on our own and inducting our own fighters. Why I suggested few more squadrons is because of the IAF. A slight delay in in...

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GE Plans Dedicated F404 Engine MRO Facility in India to Support IAF's Expanding Tejas Fleet https://defence.in/threads/ge-plans-dedicated-f404-engine-mro-facility-in-india-to-support-iafs-expanding-tejas-fleet.16886/ 13 Feb 2026 Saar, please put the date of the article. Please do not increase the f...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/2022237507145121922?s=20 ---> DefSec on Tejas Mk1A: "On LCA Mark 1A, the five engines are available, and five aircraft are flying... Once this engine supply line stabilises, the production seems to have stabilised in any case, as far as the Indian vendor...

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After 7 Year Delay, Indian MoD Clears 6 Additional P-8I Aircraft
https://www.livefistdefence.com/20188-2/
13 Feb 2026

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https://x.com/SAFRAN/status/2022213887731302845?s=20 ---> Defense business: momentum remains very strong in defense. ✅ Launched the first M88 MRO shop outside France in Hyderabad and invested in new production lines for complex rotating parts at Le Creusot to ramp up M88 production. ✅ Signed an agre...

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The premise of the article - highlighted in the quote below - is completely wrong. No wonder we are importing. Opinion | Inside India's High-Stakes Push For Buying A Record 114 Rafales https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/inside-the-high-stakes-push-for-114-rafales-that-would-change-indian-skies-10993307 12...

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https://x.com/Aryan_warlord/status/2022227357273403529?s=20 ---> The most significant military combat aircraft deal by India ever. The key point here is that for the first time since 1947 a privately held consortium will manufacture combat aircraft within Bharatm something that was hitherto an excl...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/2022211912675864955?s=20 ---> On Defence Acquisition Council clears a proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh says, "... For the first time, Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France with significant levels of loc...

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It’s a Go: Ministry clears purchase of 114 Rafales, SCALP missiles & more
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 273317.cms
13 Feb 2026

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https://x.com/dotcom_1106/status/2021881721109762050?s=20 ---> DAC green lights India funding for 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝟱 & 𝗙𝗖𝗔𝗦 development. Now this clears the path for France to throw Germany & Spain out of 𝗙𝗖𝗔𝗦 program & go on its own with assured funding from India. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HA...

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Current F-35 configuration complicates fielding of APG-85 radar https://www.aviationtoday.com/2026/02/05/current-f-35-configuration-complicates-fielding-of-apg-85-radar/ 05 Feb 2026 https://x.com/HealthRanger/status/2021855753724715312?s=20 ---> Introducing America's new stealth fighter. It's calle...

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India’s 3,000 KM Warning: Agni-III Explained India’s recent Agni-III missile test signals calibrated strategic resolve amid rising pressure from China and Pakistan, reinforcing assured retaliation, survivability and restraint without overt threats. At the same time, structural shifts are underway i...

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Navy to Procure Land Attack Cruise Missiles for Submarines
https://bharatshakti.in/navy-to-procure ... ubmarines/
12 Feb 2026

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The Rafale Roar: Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Slap On Cynics India has approved a proposal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking the biggest defence acquisition in the country's history. The clearance was granted by the Defence Acquisition Council...

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114 Rafales to Join IAF | Why The Rafale Deal Matters The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force in a deal valued at approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore. The Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...

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High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite Gets DAC Nod. Here's What It Is And Why India Needs It
https://swarajyamag.com/defence/high-al ... a-needs-it
12 Feb 2026

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https://x.com/Tej_Intel/status/2021918326839251378?s=20 ---> Imagine if govt was in mission mode and had spent 3 lakh crore on the Indian military aerospace ecosystem in the last 10 years. We would have a full fledged 4.5 generation aircraft, a 5th gen aircraft and a full range of aero-engines. And ...

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Instead of 114 Rafales, we should have got 1,000+ M88 engines and based our Tejas series on it. I am hoping this will be a viable path for Mk2/AMCA as well. We should have followed the Dhruv model for Tejas, till the Kaveri was ready. IMRH also follows the Dhurv model as well. The AMCA turbofan wil...

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We go for Brahmos & Fighters Tejas? What India proposed in Greece – In the spotlight not only the market, but also the co-production of high-tech weapons systems https://directus.gr/pame-gia-brahmos-machitika-tejas-ti-proteine-i-india-stin-ellada-sto-epikentro-ochi-mono-i-agora-alla-kai-i-sybar...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/ByRakeshSimha/status/2021831441513165167?s=20 ---> Pakistan Air Force, Air Marshal Masood Akhtar on Operation Sindoor: “What has happened should rattle us all – we are in a difficult situation, and at present, we have no clear answers. And remember, on four occasions India had...

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