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Rakesh

Thank God C-2 is in the race. That is an excellent transporter that uses GE CF6 engines that are commercially available for spare parts . Only significant drawback is Japan is prone to sermonising and hence sanctions at drop of a hat… I love the bolded part. That is awesome. Will help greatly. That...

Rakesh

chetak wrote: ↑29 Nov 2025 20:01 Is India looking at the Kawasaki C 2 for the IAF?

Please see this ---> viewtopic.php?p=2666044#p2666044

Rakesh

Maitya-ji can correct me if I am wrong, but I doubt (even if we opened the money purse and poured funds into the Kaveri program as of TODAY) that we will have a certified turbofan even after five years. I am more inclined to go with 10 years, but Maitya-ji can provide a more accurate timeline. In te...

Rakesh

https://x.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1994352093835243778?s=20 ---> India’s Ministry of Defence has signed Letters of Offer & Acceptance (LOA) with the US Government for five-year sustainment support of the Indian Navy's MH-60R helicopters, valued at approx. Rs 7,995 crore. The FMS-route LOAs, inke...

Rakesh

BrahMos at Dubai Airshow 2025: India’s Supersonic Edge Takes Global Stage https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/brahmos-at-dubai-airshow-2025-indias-supersonic-edge-takes-global-stage/ 18 Nov 2025 ADU: Has the Indian Air Force already committed to the BrahMos-NG? Praveen Pathak: Yes, the IAF ha...

Rakesh

Kawasaki C-2 could be entering the race. Payload capacity is 37 tons. Will rival the A400M. Airbus & Embraer in the mix, IAF plans revamp of military transport fleet with MTA as new workhorse https://theprint.in/defence/airbus-embraer-in-the-mix-iaf-plans-revamp-of-military-transport-fleet-with-...

Rakesh

https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1994276827926536445?s=20 ---> IAF plans a major revamp of its transport fleet — Airbus A400M & Embraer KC-390 emerge as TOP contenders for the new Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) that will replace the aging An-32s and IL-76s. https://x.com/g0pal05/status/19942776...

Rakesh

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1993341534776049894?s=20 ---> Rafale? Mirage? Sukhoi? ✅ By 2030, Assam will play a key role in maintaining and repairing our steel birds. Presenting India’s next military-industrial hub! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6meFNjbwAMXR-B?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 https...

Rakesh

Not an IAF Jaguar, but damn!

VIDEO: https://x.com/PAVE_naught/status/162516 ... 41472?s=20 ---> SEPECAT Jaguar demonstrates its short takeoff capability.

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/SkyrootA/status/1994056538408026454?s=20 ----> In today's India 🇮🇳, no dream is too big, no frontier is beyond reach. 🌠🚀 Under the visionary leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, the nation has unlocked unprecedented space opportunities, empowered bold in...

Rakesh

https://x.com/Siege4570/status/1993938943604302320?s=20 ---> PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad,Bharat’s largest private rocket factory and home to Bharat’s first private commercial rocket. ▪️ 1 rocket/month capacity ▪️ 200,000 sq ft facility ▪️ Set to contribute to Bharat re...

Rakesh

https://x.com/NetramDefence/status/1993900706265485812?s=20 ---> The Indian Army is deploying anti-drone nets to deter drones. Helicopters like the Chetak are now parked inside big metal frames covered with strong nylon nets, instead of standing openly on the airfield. These nets are meant to catch ...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1993995682072482081?s=20 ---> Hyderabad, Telangana: On PM Modi virtually inaugurating Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus and unveiling India’s first private rocket, Vikram-I, Indian astronaut & IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla says, "...This is the faci...

Rakesh

https://x.com/SomanathSpeak/status/1993951495168119237?s=20 ---> Today, Hon’ble Prime Minister Modiji unveiled Skyroot’s Vikram-1 flight rocket at the new Infinity campus — a milestone that marks India’s bold emergence in the new-space era. The upcoming inaugural launch will not only demonstrate the...

Rakesh

^^^ Good question. The answer to that would be what the Chinese are installing in the J-36 that can taken on the B-2 / B-21.

Rakesh

https://x.com/SandeepUnnithan/status/1993988974935695871?s=20 ---> Reup of our discussion on @gauravcsawant 's Battle Cry last week- the IAF’s projected requirement in 2016 was for 10 systems. Cut back to five. Post Operation Sindoor, this is now being met with five additional S-400s. Also on offer,...

Rakesh

The Nuclear Carrier Club Has A New Member. Don't Panic Yet.
https://sharpbyswarajya.substack.com/p/ ... -has-a-new
26 Nov 2025

China is still 40 years behind. Building supercarriers is the easy part. Operating them is where Beijing struggles.

Rakesh

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1993981041246081190?s=20 ---> Differences in ASW SWC design between the GRSE & CSL sub classes can be seen near the 30 mm gun, ASW rocket launcher mount & deflectors, main mast, funnel, LWT launcher placement, hoist crane & the design of the stern. * INS A...

Rakesh

https://x.com/cvkrishnan/status/1993932435969724591?s=20 ---> “We along with DRDO are basically going to develop a new engine together in India. The scope of work will also involve critical parts development over which India will have intellectual property rights” - Safran CEO. Think of this as a Br...

Rakesh

FYI, Maitya-ji...as always, please provide inputs :) Big boost for India's 5th gen fighter plane project: Safran clears full jet-engine tech transfer, says report https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/big-boost-for-india-s-5th-gen-amca-project-safran-clears-full-jet-engine-tech-transfer-to-india-f...

Rakesh

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1993667216903143856 @AjayshreeSamby3 ❌ No Su-57 ❌ No S-500 ❌ No Kinzhal missile ✅ 5 additional S-400 regiments ✅ R-37M for Super Sukhoi https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1993876881490497642?s=20 ---> ❌ No Su-57 yet ✅ Five additional S-400 squadrons ✅ CCS set ...

Rakesh

So it appears that the J-36 is being developed to counter the B-2/B-21 bombers. You got to hand it to the Chinese, they are trying to cover all their bases. https://x.com/Rotorfocus/status/1994009844408336387?s=20 ---> Interesting patch seen at #DubaiAirshow illustrating the new J-36 in an apparent ...

Rakesh

uddu wrote: ↑26 Nov 2025 22:27 https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/19 ... 6903143856
@AjayshreeSamby3
No Su-57
No S-500
No Kinzhal missile
5 additional S-400 regiments
R-37M for Super Sukhoi

^^^ Kinzhal will come when the Tu-160 arrives.

Rakesh

https://x.com/ANI/status/1993308781384695827?s=20 ---> Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Indian space startup Skyroot’s Infinity Campus on 27th November at 11 AM via video conferencing. He will also unveil Skyroot’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I, with capability to launch satellites to o...

Rakesh

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/19 ... 10765?s=20 ---> Paras Defence signed a Licensing Agreement with DRDO for Transfer of Technology (ToT) of Driver Night Sight (DNS) for T-90 tanks.

Rakesh

https://x.com/VivekSi85847001/status/1993665049920172051?s=20 ---> INS Vikrant arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka for maiden participation in the Sri Lankan Navy's International Fleet Review 2025. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6rry7eaEAEbe2L?format=jpg&name=medium https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6rry6cbk...

Rakesh

https://x.com/dperi84/status/1993531208945602916?s=20 ---> My first op-ed for @TheDailyPioneer: on China commisioning its third aircraft carrier Fujian crossing several milestones; while India at a crossroads in its carrier ambitions having commissioned its first indigenous carrier INS Vikrant in 20...

Rakesh

India eyes more S-400s with upcoming Putin visit, Su-57 likely to stay off radar https://theprint.in/defence/india-eyes-more-s-400s-with-upcoming-putin-visit-su-57-likely-to-stay-off-radar/2792399/ 26 Nov 2025 Not only did S-400 record its longest hit during India-Pakistan 88-hour conflict, ability...

Rakesh

https://x.com/Defencematrix1/status/1993661274941698282?s=20 ---> Indian Navy's indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant has arrived in Sri Lanka as part of an International Fleet Review to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Navy. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6roW3UaAAArmlc?format=jpg&...

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PM inaugurates the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India facility in Hyderabad, Telangana From today, India’s aviation sector is set to take a new flight. Safran’s new facility will help establish India as a global MRO hub. It will also open new opportunities for our youth. I am hopeful that Safran...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1993548294782640435?s=20 ---> Speaking at the inauguration of Safran Aircraft Engine Services India in Hyderabad. This facility will strengthen India’s position as a global MRO hub. https://x.com/KTRBRS/status/1544586712080207873?s=20 ---> Jubilant to welco...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1993548294782640435?s=20 ---> Speaking at the inauguration of Safran Aircraft Engine Services India in Hyderabad. This facility will strengthen India’s position as a global MRO hub. This is the MRO facility in Hyderabad that was inaugurated.... https://x.co...

Rakesh

https://x.com/DefProdnIndia/status/1992957725450666295?s=20 ---> In a major boost to #MakeinIndia & #AatmanirbharDefence. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for the production of Highly Agile...

Rakesh

FYI...in case you see this in the news... https://x.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1993655630822014976?s=20 ---> Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a letter claiming that India requested early delivery of Rafale jets for the Navy, but Dassault Aviation made it clear that delivery will be made on...

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OEMs do not setup shop (i.e. MRO for M88 turbofan) and PGM assembly (i.e. Hammer) for *JUST* 36 + 26 Rafale C/B/M. If You Know, You Know :mrgreen: France's Safran commits to Rafale engine assembly line in India for new orders https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/safran-commits-to-rafale-engine...

Rakesh

https://x.com/HeyItsRoyal/status/1993672523159056803?s=20 ---> Safran has opened its largest CFM LEAP MRO unit in Hyderabad, plus a €40 million M88 MRO center for Rafale engines. The 5,000 sq m site will handle 600+ M88 modules a year, prioritising IAF Rafales and exports. India has 36 Rafale C/Bs,...

Rakesh

Safran steps up expansion in India for civil and military aviation and deepens commitment to “Make in India” https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/safran-steps-expansion-india-civil-and-military-aviation-and-deepens-commitment-make-india-2025-11-26 26 Nov 2025 Safran to triple its India ops revenu...

Rakesh

https://x.com/DefProdnIndia/status/1992957725450666295?s=20 ---> In a major boost to #MakeinIndia & #AatmanirbharDefence. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics and Defence (SED), France have signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for the production of Highly Agile ...

Rakesh

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1993583776400916916?s=20 ---> Maintaining a high operational tempo, the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force crew are working seamlessly together, executing varied mission profiles and showcasing outstanding proficiency. The professionalism, precision, and coh...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1993548294782640435?s=20 ---> Speaking at the inauguration of Safran Aircraft Engine Services India in Hyderabad. This facility will strengthen India’s position as a global MRO hub. VIDEO : https://x.com/TheNaveena/status/1993561183149080907?s=20 ---> CM Re...

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