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https://x.com/AshishMalviyaIF/status/2011402672658874541?s=20 ---> 36 Rafales bought, 26 Rafales M ordered. Tejas delayed. US blocked engines. Su-57 geopolitically tough. IAF at 29–31 squadrons. 114 Rafales are now an urgent necessity, not a luxury. The real failure? We didn’t pre-empt, plan, or pha...

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Rafale F5 : the details of the future French fighter aircraft https://lessentieldeleco.fr/5303-rafale-f5-les-details-du-futur-avion-de-combat-francais/ 13 Jan 2026 The Rafale F5, a new version of the French fighter, promises a major breakthrough by 2035. Here are the main innovations. The Rafale is...

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https://x.com/Tej_Intel/status/2011403329520484549?s=20 ---> I think we all are agreeing on some points: 1) India needs Rafales in numbers, but we must secure a better deal 2) Expedite Sukhoi upgrade 3) Significantly enhance funding for domestic programs 4) HAL must expedite the Tejas deliveries 5) ...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/adgpi/status/2011257906587726044?s=20 ---> From time-tested courage to future-focused strength, this Army Day Parade will reflect the Indian Army’s unwavering drive towards modernisation, innovation and Atmanirbharta. A day of pride, remembrance and a resolute vision for a str...

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https://x.com/arunpudur/status/2011341848607154384?s=20 ---> Spoke to a NATO defense attaché:

42 IAF squadrons = regional power.

52–60 squadrons = Worried NATO - clear signal India is moving toward global power status.

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VIDEO : https://x.com/adgpi/status/2011049959588839662?s=20 ---> This Army Day, witness the troops of the newly raised #Bhairav Battalions in action for the first time. Stay tuned for a day that celebrates pride, honours sacrifice and showcases India’s journey towards a stronger, future-ready India.

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https://x.com/lakshmishaks/status/2011267706717421780?s=20 ---> Army to spend ~₹50,000 cr on capital acquisitions in FY26 vs a ₹33,000 cr budget, driven by faster procurement, emergency powers and post–Op Sindoor capability upgrades. Govt assured no fund crunch; more orders likely for private indust...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/ChetakCorps_IA/status/2011359171938255015?s=20 ---> Chetak Gunners remain combat-ready at all times through realistic training, stringent drills & high standards of technical & tactical proficiency. The formation continues to maintain preparedness for swift and decisiv...

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https://x.com/ragebaitop/status/2011324 ... 72593?s=20 ---> CATS-W is joint effort from HAL and Tata.

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https://x.com/IN_Garuda/status/2011265810451603748?s=20 ---> Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you do the best. Ground crew at their best!

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https://x.com/Defencecore/status/2011380581150658632?s=20 ---> IAF is not viewing Rafale as a Su-57 alternative, for the IAF, both are parallel programs. so, apart from acquiring 114 Rafales, IAF is also looking at 2–3 squadrons of Su-57 to plug the stealth Aircraft gap until AMCA’s 1st sqdn becomes...

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BINGO! https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/2011386180924067893?s=20 ---> Go ahead & buy a gazillion Rafales to fix squadron numbers, P-75I for sub shortfall, et al. But there must be two things: 1) Commit at least 10% of that cost for R&D projects in India. If you can splurge $36 billion, you c...

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https://x.com/i/status/2010993250564522403 @mohak_ailani Official post is deleted now, but I took a screenshot. This is big.. And they republished it, with more detail... https://x.com/iitmadras/status/2011094716558033210?s=20 ---> IIT Madras has recorded a significant defence-technology breakthrou...

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Steal from Kaveri Amma and give to Tara Amma :D https://x.com/i/status/2011107642488569911 @TheLegateIN Just In: Atleast 50% of 114 addl Rafales set to be ordered by IAF for $36 billion to be equipped with TARAMMAA 6th generation AESA radar. Same radars will be fitted to French Rafale F5s in 2030. ...

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The amount of crying on Twitter - over the ANI report - is a sight to behold. https://x.com/vkthakur/status/2011357470401405380?s=20 ---> There is widespread consternation on account of the following: 1. Rafales manufactured in India will have only 30 per cent indigenous content. 2. The deal encomp...

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https://x.com/hukum2082/status/1895859153287234035?s=20 ---> Disclaimer: “The characters in this story are entirely fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. "Let me tell you a story: He is at best a place holder in the larger scheme of things. Th...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/SWComd_IA/status/2010965716217020582?s=20 ---> The skies are roaring with the thunder of helicopters to make history. On 15th January, above Mahal Road, the might of Indian Army Aviation will command the horizon as part of the Army Day aerial formation. For the first time ever...

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https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/2010 ... 03317?s=20 ---> And that is why, the Build quality of the Tejas is absolutely top notch.

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When we understand / grasp the reality that is below, all the Israeli, French and Russian hardware that we assemble in India will begin to make sense. We do not have to agree with it, but it is where the world is at and what India can provide to the world. The unfortunate victim of this trend is a ...

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https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/1993151059225985449?s=20 ---> The Tejas is a testament to India's prowess in manufacturing advanced composite materials. 45% of the structure and close to 90% of its surface is made up of composite materials lowering the weight of the aircraft, reducing its RCS and...

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^^^^ When we understand / grasp the reality that is below, all the Israeli, French and Russian hardware that we assemble in India will begin to make sense. We do not have to agree with it, but it is where the world is at and what India can provide to the world. The unfortunate victim of this trend i...

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Shaping The Elite: Inside the Indian Army’s Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School Step inside one of the world’s most specialized military training institutions – the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte, Mizoram. In this exclusive interview, Amitabh Revi speaks ...

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https://x.com/jaywankhadejrw/status/201 ... 07355?s=20 ---> Local Hounds now part of Indian Army's Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC).

The Hindu.

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Below is from the CEO of SSS Defence. https://x.com/Viv_Krishnan/status/2010332177461060036?s=20 ---> The first batch of Bharat designed & manufactured weapons produced for delivery in 2026 from the @sssdefence shopfloor. Keep watching for updates on this over the coming weeks. There’s a Persian...

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https://x.com/shellsandsteel/status/1837602074231505101?s=20 ---> Indian Army T-72M1s upgraded with 'ESSA-72' and 'Sosna-U' gunner sights in 2003. Upgrade was carried out by Uralvagonzavod. https://x.com/thugner101/status/2010291034320949608?s=20 ---> ESSA-72 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-X9CoCaQAA...

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https://x.com/shellsandsteel/status/1837602074231505101?s=20 ---> Indian Army T-72M1s upgraded with 'ESSA-72' and 'Sosna-U' gunner sights in 2003. Upgrade was carried out by Uralvagonzavod. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GYB44n3XAAAZvc4?format=jpg&name=large https://x.com/Kunal_Biswas707/status/183...

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https://x.com/hindookissinger/status/2010437690773344535?s=20 ---> That's why MKI-SS is crucial. We need to operate 25 squadrons of upgraded MKIs, of which 15 to SuperSukhoi squadrons, 12 conventional and 2 EW variants of MKI. This is the lowest hanging fruit for IAF. They just have to take it. http...

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Video is from Indonesia's fleet of AH-64E Apache, the same variant that the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force operates. VIDEO : https://x.com/_alphanovember/status/2010414995449008139?s=20 ---> The IHADSS (Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System) enables head-tracked cueing of the M230 30mm au...

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https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/2010692443805778213?s=20 ---> IIT Madras has developed ramjet-assisted 155 mm artillery shells that boost range by ~50% without loss of lethality. By replacing the base-bleed unit with an embedded ramjet, the shell gains sustained post-launch propulsion - extending...

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https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/2010 ... 54318?s=20 ---> Second Home

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https://x.com/IN_Garuda/status/2010544853210574906?s=20 ---> Mother Awaits - And often together we fly to seas, just to practice action while its still peace.

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VIDEO : https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/2010626753618976975?s=20 ---> India today successfully flight-tested its third-generation Fire-and-Forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (#MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target. https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/201066192063058...

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https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/2010701492446007802?s=20 ---> IIT-Madras' 155mm Ramjet Shell has showed substantial range improvement during trials: • ATAGS: 40 km → ~70 km • Vajra: 36 km → ~62 km • Dhanush: 30 km → ~55 km https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-dyWDyaoAALfyx?format=jpg&name=medium https://...

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IIT Madras develops ramjet-assisted artillery shells, boosts gun range by 50 per cent https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/iit-madras-develops-ramjet-assisted-artillery-shells-boosts-gun-range-by-50-per-cent/ 12 Jan 2026 This innovation aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, demonstratin...

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India to Lease Four Amphibious Aircraft to Plug Naval Capability Gap
https://bharatshakti.in/india-to-lease- ... e_vignette
12 Jan 2026

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IAF Pivoting To 114 Rafales As Final Cure For MMRCA Legacy
https://www.livefistdefence.com/iaf-piv ... ca-legacy/
13 Jan 2026

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A ‘Cold Start’ Military Posture with Chinese Characteristics
https://chinapower.csis.org/analysis/pla-cold-start/
25 Nov 2025

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VIDEO : https://x.com/JaidevJamwal/status/2010951872929284519?s=20 ---> Indian Army releases another excellent video. They are getting better at PR steadily. VIDEO : https://x.com/RisingStarCorps/status/2010190658112458910?s=20 ---> अग्निवत् दहति, असुरान् नाशयति, अचलः तिष्ठति! Blazing like fire, it...

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China surpasses Russia in nuclear-powered submarine fleet
https://defence-blog.com/china-surpasse ... ine-fleet/
12 Jan 2026

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American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi
https://theprint.in/defence/american-st ... i/2825713/
13 Jan 2026

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