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- 15 Apr 2024 20:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 487922
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
Military Digest | 40 years of Operation Meghdoot: The unsung foot soldier who marched to top but has no gallantry award https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/military-digest-40-years-of-operation-meghdoot-the-unsung-foot-soldier-who-marched-to-to-top-but-has-no-gallantry-award-9269204...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 869846
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/1779441856377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas? https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1779545133169729686 ---> Rukmini https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLI...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 829385
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The Air Force is looking for a buyer for 18 Mirages https://www.kathimerini.gr/politics/562869589/i-polemiki-aeroporia-anazita-agorasti-gia-18-mirage/ The leadership is investigating the possibility of selling them to India, a proposal about which both the Ministry of National Defense and the Maxim...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1693
- Views: 745268
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1778648770810413451 ---> A&N islands - India’s strategic eastern outpost. History & thoughts in today’s Indian Express.
- 15 Apr 2024 20:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1378943
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/AnnQuann/status/1779814726769512479 ---> "Diverse". Sukhoi Su-30MK2 multi-role fighters of the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) flying ground support sorties during an exercise. For bombing runs, Flankers of the Air Force use a mix of Soviet/Russian FAB/OFAB iron bo...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1378943
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/AirbusDefence/status/1779796481005810091 ---> The first A-400M for the Republic of Kazakhstan has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop. Thttps://x.com/GarethJennings3/status/1779798484457083051 ---> No, not a prop for the latest movie where they couldn't source an actual Soviet...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 869846
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/17 ... 6377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas?
- 15 Apr 2024 19:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1085007
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1779389129283002525 ---> HAL CMD on LCA AF Mk2: Certain parts being manufactured. HAL expects first prototype to roll out by the end of 2025. Expects to deliver first aircraft by 2029. Ambitious timeline, requires extremely smooth coordination and of course, satisfact...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 582
- Views: 198379
Re: Military Humor and related
https://x.com/hukum2082/status/1779369560401133974 ---> Tinder analogy to understand @adgpi's mindset: The @adgpi is like a 30 year old guy on Tinder , busy left swiping despite his Bua (@DRDO_India) getting excellent rishtas. Pushed too hard, he does take them on long dates to Leh & Pokhran but...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1378943
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
France Finally Agrees to Transfer 30 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets from UAE to Morocco
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 19:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1153
- Views: 675507
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
^^^ https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779664844553429416 ---> The Army could eventually place an order for up to a dozen of these systems. https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779669699179192447 ---> One missile for each Premchand helicopter (for a total of six), three spare rounds, two units for further tri...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1153
- Views: 675507
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/livefist/status/1779384143367081985 ---> India’s man-portable anti-tank missile (MPATGM) completes development trials, declared ready for final user evaluation trials by the Indian Army. Picture of warhead flight trials at Pokhran on April 13: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLGkcawWMAAaBn...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 559
- Views: 280838
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will reportedly be the next Army Chief. Awaiting confirmation of the news.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
- 15 Apr 2024 19:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 829385
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
... For you Saar :) Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China https://theprint.in/defence/hardened-shelters-radars-defence-systems-more-iaf-quitely-upgrades-bases-focused-on-china/2041558/ 15 April 2024 https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1779779...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5264
- Views: 1770151
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://x.com/rahulsinghx/status/1779722435535007914 ---> India to complete 2.7-km runway at the Nyoma airbase by Oct, a milestone in one of the most important projects near the contested border with China that will give the country’s forward infra push a shot in the arm, BRO chief Lt Gen Raghu Srin...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 446028
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1779836341351862737 ---> Indian Air Force to partner with indigenous defence production industry to undertake design, development of Common Air-to-Ground Launcher for Su-30MKI under the Make-II procedure of DAP-2020. The AIP was granted on 18 March 2024. The acquis...
- 13 Apr 2024 04:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 983
- Views: 3933975
- 13 Apr 2024 03:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1153
- Views: 675507
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I would humbly caution you, Admiral sir, to hold your happy tears until actual orders are placed. The ghostly image of Humphrey Appleby appears - Government policy is almost always drafted in language which gives a lot of flexibility for interpretation. And on the rare occasions when it is drafted ...
- 13 Apr 2024 03:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 983
- Views: 3933975
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1778800273445773342 ---> The IAF is getting 180 AESA-equipped Tejas Mk1As at a cost of around $14 billion. Imagine: had the progress been slashed after Mk1 cited not meeting all the requirements, how much would we have to invest in acquiring a foreign platform! ^^^ We ...
- 13 Apr 2024 03:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 983
- Views: 3933975
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
When Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd) recently joined the BJP, many were elated as he is a strong proponent of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Indian defence community on Twitter was jumping up with joy. This same community - I am afraid - will be disappointed when the dice is finally rolled by Bhada...
- 12 Apr 2024 18:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1510696
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Indian Air force wants to source Rafale parts locally https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/iaf-wants-to-source-rafale-parts-locally-609911 11 April 2024 https://x.com/ajaynewsman/status/1778663991059128402 ---> IAF has identified 52 parts of Rafale and 27 parts of Chinook that it wants to be pro...
- 12 Apr 2024 18:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 983
- Views: 3933975
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Defence Ministry issues Rs 65,000 cr tender to HAL for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets https://www.aninews.in/news/business/defence-ministry-issues-rs-65000-cr-tender-to-hal-for-buying-97-lca-mark-1a-fighter-jets20240412120617/ Great news. Will update page 1 when the contract is inked. Now Katri...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 829385
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1778436869602300203 ---> Continuing with its series of activation of its various Emergency Landing Facilities (ELF), the IAF also activated an ELF in the western sector recently supported by multiple government organisations. While the C-295 MW and Tejas carried out thei...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 487922
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
WATCH | Siachen: How India Outraced Pakistan
- 11 Apr 2024 22:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 563867
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
German Government Throws Weight Behind Indian Navy’s Submarine Deal
https://bharatshakti.in/german-governme ... rine-deal/
10 April 2024
https://bharatshakti.in/german-governme ... rine-deal/
10 April 2024
- 11 Apr 2024 22:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3641
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1778037290008449182 ---> ‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of first of five Fleet Support Ships was held at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 10 April 2024. Contract with HSL for acquisition of Fleet Support Ships was signed in August 2023 and are scheduled to be delive...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3641
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/no-role-for-turkish-firms-in-indian-navys-mega-fleet-support-ship-project20240411174220/ 11 April 2024 https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1778044545466519798 ---> HSL Fleet Support ...
- 10 Apr 2024 04:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 829385
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Here we go again. I believe this is Round 4. https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1777770021621817729 ---> On 15 March 2024, 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗗𝗔𝗖) has granted the 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗔𝗼𝗡) for the procurement of 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 (𝗙𝗥𝗔) under 𝗕𝘂𝘆 (𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹) under 𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬. 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 ...
- 09 Apr 2024 20:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3867
- Views: 1055884
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
We are buying their wares already aren't we... C17s, Apaches, engines for the Tejas, C295s, P8s, Rafales, Scorpenes, SiG 716s,... This relentless push for 'upgrade' from 'buyer-seller' to 'coalition partner' is purely to get India committed to being the front on the battle fields & waters... we...
- 09 Apr 2024 16:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3867
- Views: 1055884
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
wasn't there a QUAD thing already? All the Anglos are desperate to make India a Ukraine against China So that the Anglos can sell their wares to India. Then the MUTUs (aka Brown Sahibs) are brought on board to sell those wares to India. Same thing happened in the SEF thread in BRF i.e. Military all...
- 09 Apr 2024 16:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 112
- Views: 74358
Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Where are the fittings for external weapons such as a machine gun pod and mounted gunner machine and fins for holding rockets and etc? Flares and anti missile warning systems? The above is a representational picture of the helicopter in the VVIP scheme and with the HAL logo. If memory serves me rig...
- 09 Apr 2024 06:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3361
- Views: 861542
Re: Military Flight Safety
https://x.com/EkNashwar/status/1777175491989962771 ---> Gold plated imports do not come with road side or should I say high altitude assistance.
- 08 Apr 2024 19:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6376
- Views: 2033523
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/singhshwetabh71/status/1776763275738264007 ---> This is how big the AL-31FP is. https://x.com/cvkrishnan/status/1776795615600754841 ---> We built like what 400 of these? Under ToT by HAL! DRDO had a camp office at the manufacturing facility too. What did we learn ? https://x.com/sakthi...
- 08 Apr 2024 19:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 582
- Views: 198379
- 08 Apr 2024 19:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 112
- Views: 74358
Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1777002006525382840 ---> Looks like GoI has decided to go AMCA route for IMRH. After multiple failed attempts to create a special purpose vehicle for IMRH program. HAL may soon get a nod to go solo. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKkt54dXYAAzOu8?format=jpg&name=90...
- 08 Apr 2024 19:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 716
- Views: 203623
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
CDS Chairs Tri-Services’ Meet To Brainstorm Integration Of Forces
https://bharatshakti.in/cds-chairs-tri- ... of-forces/
08 April 2024
https://bharatshakti.in/cds-chairs-tri- ... of-forces/
08 April 2024
- 08 Apr 2024 19:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 559
- Views: 280838
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
India receives fresh batch of Igla-S air defence system from Russia, to be deployed at LAC https://theprint.in/defence/india-receives-fresh-batch-of-igla-s-air-defence-system-from-russia-to-be-deployed-at-lac/2031688/ 08 April 2024 Order for Igla-S was placed last year to fulfil Army's current requ...
- 08 Apr 2024 18:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3361
- Views: 861542
Re: Military Flight Safety
https://x.com/livefist/status/1775796482291220766 ---> BREAKING: IAF Apache damaged during precautionary landing in Ladakh. IAF explores options to retrieve copter from Ladakh https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/iaf-explores-options-to-retrieve-copter-from-ladakh-608478 07 April 2024 https://x....
- 07 Apr 2024 09:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 563867
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Can we believe the article totally or it could be some marketing to influence by the Germans, its frustrating to see the delays, but I don't think we have revealed our cards yet. Even if the article is a German influenced masterpiece, what has the Navy done to address the lacuna in their submarine ...
- 07 Apr 2024 06:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 563867
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Why do we need to look at the efficiency of German AIP? Can't the tech developed by DRDO for AIP be scaled up or down to be integrated with whichever design is chosen? The Navy wants the HDW boat and they will move heaven and earth for it. After HDW walked out from the contest, the Navy had multipl...