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by Rakesh
04 Oct 2025 20:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

IAF Chief Signals Rafale Push, Keeps Su-57 Option Alive Ahead of High-Level Visits
https://bharatshakti.in/iaf-chief-signa ... e_vignette
03 Oct 2025
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 19:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

What a wonderful photo! https://x.com/braddy_Codie05/status/1974060640697233760 ---> Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari, current Vice Chief of Air Staff, was the Chief Test Pilot Spearheading the BrahMos Air Launched Cruise Missile Integration and operationalisation on the Su-30mki and he completed it ...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 19:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 982
Views: 707602

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

AMCA Project To Give Big Boost To Aviation Sector Seven Indian firms, including HAL, L&T, Adani Defence, Tata Advanced Systems, and Kalyani Strategic Systems, have bid to co-develop the indigenous fifth-generation AMCA fighter jet. The Defence Ministry’s evaluation panel, led by ex-DRDO scienti...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 19:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1141
Views: 864994

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

BEST NEWS OF THE DAY! YES!!!!!!!!!! VIDEO : https://x.com/defencealerts/status/1974027728882905190 ---> About 75% of the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet - roughly 200 aircraft - is slated for the ‘Super Sukhoi’ upgrade program: IAF Chief. This extensive modernization will significantly enhance av...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 19:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 982
Views: 707602

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1974024519040794876 ---> On Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...As I understand, it is going to fly in this decade, in the 2028, somewhere that is the first flight planned and by 2035, it is supposed to be inducted and o...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 19:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

oops ldev :P :mrgreen: :lol: VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1974031018890829903 ---> On S-400, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "Obviously, that has done good. So, there's a requirement to have more such; there is no limit to numbers that you can buy. Again, I'm keeping quiet on what the plan...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2074
Views: 583056

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

VIDEO: https://x.com/RShivshankar/status/1974016708999250301 ---> "INDIA ACHIEVED LONGEST KILL IN AVIATION HISTORY": Air Chief Marshal AP Singh
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 18:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 3069
Views: 1750647

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

A weird statement IMVHO.... The Mk2 will be ahead of the Mk1A, in every respect. VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1974037991187173848 ---> Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "As far as LCA Mk2 is concerned, according to me, LCA Mk2 is sort of an extension of Mk1A. It is a b...
by Rakesh
03 Oct 2025 18:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

First overt admission from any Air Chief that Rafale is the aircraft of choice. VIDEO : https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1974019888684675320 ---> 114 Rafales are best suited for us. We have done our homework in the MMRCA days. Any aircraft of that class would work, but Rafale is easiest to absorb:...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 22:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

So much for the imported Apache for IAF https://x.com/AVE_603/status/1973376260102312073 ---> IAF recently has been having a lot of emergency landings with Apaches. In 2025, June alone 2 mishaps happened on 6th and 13th. In 2024, an airframe was lost in Ladakh. https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 22:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
Replies: 68
Views: 27002

Re: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!

https://x.com/sajaniaf/status/1971927185977233429 ---> Here’s @ajaysuraTOI breaking down the numbers on MiG-21 safety record.

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by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 22:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4120
Views: 1081081

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

India Revives Medium Transport Aircraft Program as IAF Faces Acute Airlift Gap https://bharatshakti.in/india-revives-medium-transport-aircraft-program-as-iaf-faces-acute-airlift-gap/#google_vignette 29 Sept 2025 Ageing Transport Fleet To Become IAF’s Next Big Concern? The Ministry of Defence is set...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

I know the sentiment Admiral sir but here am being quite serious and genuinely curious. Training would have happened right. So in training these limiting parameters would be covered... These are no ordinary aircraft and the terrain is extra-ordinary to say the least Training "should" have...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 22:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4120
Views: 1081081

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Khalsa wrote: 02 Oct 2025 17:03 The MTA is heating up Dear Admiral. Thoughts?
Logically, Airbus should win because of the TASL-Airbus consortium with the C-295 assembly. But logic never works at the MoD.
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Manish_P wrote: 02 Oct 2025 19:40 Didn't we test the birds before buying them?

Even if we didn't surely the aircraft come with stringent and clear manuals specifying never exceed parameters.
Sir, please reserve these questions only for desi maal.
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
Replies: 68
Views: 27002

Re: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!

ACM RKS Bhadauria On The IAF’s Tryst With The MiG-21 Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd) has had an impressive flying record. The former IAF chief has flown 43 different aircraft and has 4,300 flying hours under his belt. ACM Bhadauria first flew the MiG-21 with the 23 Squadron, the same unit wh...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2078
Views: 6909912

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Engine Delivery By General Electric For Tejas Picks Up HAL has received four GE F404-IN20 engines under a 2021 contract for 99 units to power 83 Tejas Mk1A fighters. Supply chain delays have slowed deliveries, grounding 10 completed jets. HAL’s Nashik line is ready, but engine shortages hinder roll...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 982
Views: 707602

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

I don't trust a word that IDRW says, so if someone can find an alternate source to the news below...please post it. I will delete this post thereafter. Reportedly the news is coming from the ADA Chief himself. GTRE Safran 120 kN engine seamlessly fits AMCA: ADA Chief Confirms https://idrw.org/gtre-s...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 175
Views: 120182

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

https://x.com/NetramDefence/status/1973625727846338629 ---> UPDATE: Future Zorawar light tanks to get indigenous 800 hp engine. DRDO-CVRDE and Ashok Leyland-made engines will replace US Cummins engines, ending foreign dependency for critical tank components. 300 - 400 tanks planned by 2027.
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3427
Views: 1382485

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

https://x.com/tataadvanced/status/1973420307667947619 ---> Tata Advanced Systems Limited is taking Indian aerospace to the next level. In partnership with Airbus Helicopters, we are establishing India’s first private sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Karnataka. The iconic H125 helicopte...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

So much for the imported Apache for IAF https://x.com/AVE_603/status/1973376260102312073 ---> IAF recently has been having a lot of emergency landings with Apaches. In 2025, June alone 2 mishaps happened on 6th and 13th. In 2024, an airframe was lost in Ladakh. https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2078
Views: 6909912

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/NetramDefence/status/1973641230467866634 ---> UPDATE: HAL successfully tested Tejas Mk-1A with Astra BVR and ASRAAM missiles, proving it can handle short and long-range combat. It’s moving closer to deployment, paving the way for more advanced missiles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2PI...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 19:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Licensed Production Is a Scam. India Has Spent 40 Years Proving It. Time to Stop. https://sharpbyswarajya.substack.com/p/licensed-production-is-a-scam-india 01 Oct 2025 This article is based on an interview with Dr. Kota Harinarayana, programme director and chief designer of India’s Light Combat Ai...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 18:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 3004
Views: 1310978

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

https://x.com/JA_Maolankar/status/1973620618940784738 ---> The problem is that you have not seen the gross double standards at play. LCA Navy used to be criticized in every Navy week press release, but not a peep out of anyone re the MiG. Also do research, the ‘concessions’ accepted for the Rafale b...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 18:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2074
Views: 583056

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Interesting admission from a Pak source! https://x.com/JaidevJamwal/status/1973628058637836612 ---> Seems like Pakis lost at least two aircraft while trying to destroy S-400 during Operation Sindoor. Who sends valued pilots and expensive aircraft on suicide missions to defend muslim terrorists? Who ...
by Rakesh
02 Oct 2025 18:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

I agree, a knee jerk reaction symptomatic of the F-16 vs Mig29/MiG23/M2K will happen again once the J35 arrives in Pindi My only gripe is .... wish we could purchase the closed box F35 over the closed box Su57. The F-35 cannot be acquired, due to India operating the S-400 and discussing for more + ...
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 19:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 262
Views: 245989

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

Navy To Induct Next-Gen Submarine Killer The Indian Navy will commission its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Androth, at Visakhapatnam on October 6, under Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. Built by GRSE with over 80% indigenous content, the vessel reflects India’s Aatmanirbharta dr...
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 19:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 768
Views: 344946

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

From Operation Sindoor to Future-Ready Forces: Rajnath Singh Calls Jointness a ‘Matter of Survival’
https://bharatshakti.in/from-operation- ... -survival/
30 Sept 2025
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 19:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3427
Views: 1382485

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

India, Australia to Elevate Strategic Cooperation During Rajnath Singh’s Canberra Visit
https://bharatshakti.in/india-australia ... rra-visit/
30 Sept 2025
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 19:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

VIDEO: https://x.com/Neetivaan/status/1972936971262779408 ---> "Never make a mistake of buying (importing) one more fighter aircraft," says Dr. Kota Harinarayana.
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 768
Views: 344946

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

Amidst Heightened IAF Resistance To ‘Theatres’, Defence Minister Reframes Jointness
https://www.livefistdefence.com/amidst- ... jointness/
30 Sept 2025
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 18:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3395
Views: 1217319

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Apt thread to post this.... VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1972953399306911875 ---> On Atmanirbhar Bharat, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti says, " We are looking at self-reliance. While indigenisation is the way forward because we are never able to indigenize 100% in one go, you start with ...
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 18:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2078
Views: 6909912

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

• Rafale first flight with a pair of GE F404 turbofans: 04 July 1986 • Rafale first flight with one M88 turbofan and one GE F404 turbofan: 27 Feb 1990 But there is more to this story, than just an approx 4 year time span. From Wiki Chacha... The M88 program was officially launched in 1986. It was de...
by Rakesh
30 Sep 2025 04:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2776
Views: 1547526

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia https://theprint.in/defence/india-looks-to-procure-more-s-400-s-500-air-defence-systems-from-russia/2753103/ 29 Sept 2025 The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described ...
by Rakesh
29 Sep 2025 20:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2078
Views: 6909912

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

HAL को चौथे GE404 इंजन का इंतजार... अक्टूबर में नासिक से उड़ेगा पहला तेजस Mk-1A फाइटर
https://www.aajtak.in/defence-news/stor ... 2025-09-29
29 Sept 2025
by Rakesh
29 Sep 2025 19:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2078
Views: 6909912

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Two events will occur in the near future, that will trigger CAATSA sanctions against India; 1) Purchase of additional S-400 units (on top of the five regiments from the first contract) and/or the purchase of the S-500. Check out this link ---> https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=266131...
by Rakesh
29 Sep 2025 19:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
Replies: 68
Views: 27002

Re: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!

BM Simply Put: Supersonic sunset: Farewell MiG-21
https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/ ... 202711.cms
29 Sept 2025