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- 21 Jul 2025 02:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HAL CATS Program: News & Discussion - 11 January 2025
- Replies: 30
- Views: 25670
Re: HAL CATS Program: News & Discussion - 11 January 2025
https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1945097049864573102 ---> Tata Elxsi, in collaboration with HAL, has engineered, designed, and fabricated the airframe assembly and fuel storage system for the CATS Warrior. Delivered demonstrator in 14-week timeline, showcasing exceptional engineering precision and...
- 21 Jul 2025 02:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger
- Replies: 89
- Views: 35162
Re: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger
https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1946881912959537201 ---> Some photos from our archives of the siblings Mig-23/27 in IAF service... we miss that era of great solid machines! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwS2vz5WMAA0mBi?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwS2wBxWIAATs64?format=jp...
- 21 Jul 2025 02:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 20612
Re: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1946882593732862319 ---> Some more sunday fun with images of IAF MiG-21's in other schemes! This is something one doesn't see too often. Sadly, all these are retired now. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwS3W7hWQAABKat?format=jpg&name=medium https://pbs.twimg.com/medi...
- 21 Jul 2025 02:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1124
- Views: 846886
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1946444255905353765 ---> As part of Project Virupaksha, aimed at upgrading the avionics suite of the IAF's Su-30MKI platform, LRDE — under the aegis of DRDO has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to onboard a capable Development-cum-Production Partner (DcPP) for t...
- 21 Jul 2025 02:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 825
- Views: 670621
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Looks Set For Service
https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-j-35-nav ... or-service
19 July 2025
https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-j-35-nav ... or-service
19 July 2025
There are signs that the J-35 has now entered limited series production, with carrier trials the likely next step.
- 21 Jul 2025 02:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2692
- Views: 1497162
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
India’s fighter airbase in eastern Ladakh set for October takeoff; a second road to DBO by 2026 https://www.deccanherald.com/india/indias-fighter-airbase-in-eastern-ladakh-set-for-october-takeoff-2-3638767 19 July 2026 Stage set for IAF to operate its fighter jets from a base at an altitude of 11,0...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 825
- Views: 670621
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
An absolute must read Twitter thread...please click on the link.
https://x.com/Duorope/status/1946834665320415360 ---> All chapters of the PLA SF veteran's memoir during his tenure at LAC 2019-2021 are below.
https://x.com/Duorope/status/1946834665320415360 ---> All chapters of the PLA SF veteran's memoir during his tenure at LAC 2019-2021 are below.
- 21 Jul 2025 01:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 77
Re: Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025
https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1946801495980089478 ---> #GoodNews. Larsen and Toubro (L&T) and Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau are at an advanced stage of completing design of 2,500 tons conventional diesel electric submarines to be completed under one year. L&T was selected as a j...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 77
Project 76 SSK: News & Discussion: 20 July 2025
Please use this thread to track all developments on the Project 76 SSK program.
- 21 Jul 2025 01:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7040
- Views: 3091045
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/hukum2082/status/1946219658862051507 ---> On the @SAFRAN engine deal , the offer from Rolls Royce in terms of IPR and joint development terms was frankly mouthwatering. Perhaps we had the Australians on the backs of our minds and what the Brits did to them with the AUKUS submarine deal...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7040
- Views: 3091045
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Safran has reportedly won the contest for the AMCA turbofan. Awaiting official news though... Indo-French next-generation fighter engine collab gets minimum thrust https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-french-next-generation-fighter-engine-collab-gets-minimum-thrust/articleshow/122...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1777
- Views: 6808779
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/1928936986494022019 ---> * 09 March 2025 - Alpha Tocol delivered First rear fuselage for Tejas MK1A * 30 May 2025 - VEM delivered first centre fuselage for Tejas MK1A * 17 July 2025 - L&T delivered First Set of wings for Tejas MK1A https://pbs.twimg.com/media...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7040
- Views: 3091045
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/sriramthg/status/1946123206416642412 ---> US $7 billion for an engine deal with Safran developing the (M88 derivative or FCAS engine?) core and us doing the LP & AB. What 'knowledge' can be gained this way and why we have to penny pinch and not run multiple parallel programs I do ...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7040
- Views: 3091045
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/sriramthg/status/1946123206416642412 ---> US $7 billion for an engine deal with Safran developing the (M88 derivative or FCAS engine?) core and us doing the LP & AB. What 'knowledge' can be gained this way and why we have to penny pinch and not run multiple parallel programs I do n...
- 21 Jul 2025 01:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion
- Replies: 176
- Views: 146004
Re: India-US Defence Trade & Technology Initiative: News & Discussion
India seeks U.S. nod for co-production of Javelin missiles
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 817598.ece
17 July 2025
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 817598.ece
17 July 2025
The development is also aligned with ‘Make In India’ initiative of the government.
- 21 Jul 2025 00:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
- Replies: 154
- Views: 108937
Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1945861084046311627 ---> IMHO, there should not be any second platform for the AFV-LT role other than the Zorawar. Zorawar should get the entire fleet order, should be upgraded block by block, with increased indigenous content and integration of better domestic sub-syst...
- 21 Jul 2025 00:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 155
- Views: 131582
Re: Indian Army Aviation
Below report is from the IAF's AH-64 Apache fleet :lol: https://x.com/wartrophy_414/status/1946989446680703293 ---> Indian Military has bought Hellfire ATGMs that are 14-16 year old when they were delivered to them and bought from US Army stocks, but HELINA orders ke liye excuses bohot mil jayenge i...
- 21 Jul 2025 00:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 155
- Views: 131582
Re: Indian Army Aviation
Meanwhile, the reality of the Army's acquisition of the AH-64 Apache. They made this bed, now they can have fun lying in it. For all the folks who were peddling (led by the Risk Assessor-in-Chief) US fighters for India, shame on you. https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1946815322386022458 ---> This d...
- 21 Jul 2025 00:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 155
- Views: 131582
Re: Indian Army Aviation
Apache deliveries for the Army have begun. Enjoy the title :) :P Apache edge for Indian Army: How induction of three AH-64E attack helicopters will sharpen India's combat power https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/apache-edge-for-indian-army-how-induction-of-three-ah-64e-attack-helicopters-will-s...
- 21 Jul 2025 00:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
- Replies: 367
- Views: 343629
Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports
India gets global buyer interest for BrahMos missile from Asia to South America https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3318809/india-gets-global-buyer-interest-brahmos-missile-asia-south-america 20 July 2025 New Delhi has to expand its defence sector’s capabilities and ease relevant polici...
- 19 Jul 2025 01:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7040
- Views: 3091045
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Safran has reportedly won the contest for the AMCA turbofan. Awaiting official news though... Indo-French next-generation fighter engine collab gets minimum thrust https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indo-french-next-generation-fighter-engine-collab-gets-minimum-thrust/articleshow/1226...
- 17 Jul 2025 20:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1743
- Views: 453633
- 17 Jul 2025 20:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540824
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
The Rudram Punch https://www.spsmai.com/experts-speak/?id=1698&q=The-Rudram-Punch 25 June 2025 The Rudram-II, Rudram-III, and Rudram-IV missile family represents a transformative capability that will significantly enhance India's air-to-surface strike options while providing crucial SEAD capabi...
- 16 Jul 2025 19:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1777
- Views: 6808779
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
From the official Twitter account of the MoD. What a new low of shamelessness from the MoD. Quoting an article from TOI-let to celebrate the arrival of the very delayed 2nd turbofan from GE. https://x.com/DefenceMinIndia/status/1945357595973444086 ---> India gets second GE-404 engine for LCA MK-1A, ...
- 16 Jul 2025 17:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 1694483
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
India, US close to finalising jet engine co-production deal for fighter aircraft https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-us-close-finalising-jet-engine-co-production-deal-fighter-aircraft-2756300-2025-07-15 15 July 2025 * GE-414 engines to power LCA Mark 2 jets for IAF induction * Second GE-404...
- 15 Jul 2025 07:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540824
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
India "has tested" a Mach 8 missile with 1,500 km range as per the below article... India testing a missile that flies at eight times the speed of sound, hits targets 1,500 km away https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/india-testing-a-missile-that-flies-at-eight-times-the-...
- 14 Jul 2025 21:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69059
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
I can be completely wrong, and Admiral obviously will know better, but isn't the propeller rpm regimes vastly different between SSNs and those on SSBNs? And since rpm heavily influences amount of Cavitation (primary source of noise, impacting stealth), so careful propeller design is paramount, and ...
- 14 Jul 2025 21:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69059
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Below is *MY* Guess : Indian Origin Kit - Reactor + Sonar (updated USHUS) + Weapons (Varunastra Torpedo; BrahMos-S, SLCM, etc in VLS Cell).. French Origin Kit - Propeller Design, Pump Jet Propulsion, Hull Design, X-Shaped Rudder, Combat Management System, etc, etc, etc.... Rakesh: any particular re...
- 14 Jul 2025 21:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2966
- Views: 1280701
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
And probably add Apaches to the not to buy list. What about the platform for Desi Chapati's?? that has gone quite Rakesh what about V22 Osprey for both Navy and Airforce ?? Potential for CSR/Supply/E-2D Concur with both Bala Vignesh and Chinmay. The Osprey is best avoided. Has killed a number of US...
- 11 Jul 2025 00:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 936718
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
MDL to get submarine contracts worth over ₹1 lakh crore in FY25-26 https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mdl-to-get-central-submarine-contracts-worth-over-1-lakh-crore-in-fy2526-101752050049664.html 09 July 2025 The first contract is the ₹70,000-crore Project 75I under which MDL and German Yard...
- 10 Jul 2025 05:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 936718
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
From Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai, NM (Retd.) - former Flag Officer Naval Aviation, CoS ANC, CI (Navy) DSSC Wellington https://x.com/sudhirpillai__/status/1942948047874675053 ---> Haven’t we learnt from the HDW debacle? MDL’s sub-building ecosystem was left to die once. It’s been rebuilt at great cost...
- 10 Jul 2025 05:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69059
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
The lead boat in the Suffren Class - the Suffren - visited India in January 2025. Port calls like these are not just mere visits. You can clearly see the X-shaped rudder in the pictures below. https://x.com/IN_WNC/status/1875584933663854654 ---> French Carrier Strike Group, which includes nuclear-po...
- 10 Jul 2025 04:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69059
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Le français est facile à apprendre!
- 10 Jul 2025 04:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1777
- Views: 6808779
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
With Engine Issue Resolved LCA Mk-1A Fleet Set To Take Off After prolonged delays, GE Aerospace will begin monthly deliveries of F404 engines for India’s Tejas Mk-1A jets from August 2025, totaling 17 units this fiscal year. So far, only one engine has arrived, stalling HAL’s production despite rea...
- 09 Jul 2025 22:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69059
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Elaichi Souffle Saar :) My post from last September... Below is *MY* Guess : Indian Origin Kit - Reactor + Sonar (updated USHUS) + Weapons (Varunastra Torpedo; BrahMos-S, SLCM, etc in VLS Cell).. French Origin Kit - Propeller Design, Pump Jet Propulsion, Hull Design, X-Shaped Rudder, Combat Manageme...
- 09 Jul 2025 17:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3509
- Views: 1305160
Re: Military Flight Safety
https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1942888015635861696 ---> An IAF Jaguar Trainer aircraft met with an accident during a routine training mission and crashed near Churu in Rajasthan, today. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries in the accident. No damage to any civil property has been reported. IAF deeply ...
- 09 Jul 2025 17:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2957
- Views: 2114292
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Eurodrone: France is studying the conditions for exiting this European programme
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-fi ... 29292.html
07 July 2025
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-fi ... 29292.html
07 July 2025
- 09 Jul 2025 17:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 936718
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
None of the below was good enough for Project 75I. This obsession of VLS cell on P-75I is such a boondoggle. Import the latest and greatest is all the services are interested in doing. We will never learn to do iterative improvements. But will go and buy a whole other boat! The first of three follow...
- 09 Jul 2025 04:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 3016
- Views: 1074073
Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists
https://m.rediff.com/news/special/the-k ... 250708.htm
08 July 2025
https://m.rediff.com/news/special/the-k ... 250708.htm
08 July 2025
- 09 Jul 2025 00:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1777
- Views: 6808779
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
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https://x.com/Defencecore/status/1942641984612728992 ---> HAL showcased 06 LCA Mk 1A Jet and 02 LCA Mk 1 trainers.

https://x.com/Defencecore/status/1942641984612728992 ---> HAL showcased 06 LCA Mk 1A Jet and 02 LCA Mk 1 trainers.