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by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 18:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3289
Views: 1398683

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

E-2 Hawkeye Replaces USAF E-3 Sentry, E-7 Cancelled In New Budget https://www.twz.com/air/e-2-hawkeye-replaces-usaf-e-3-sentry-e-7-cancelled-in-new-budget 11 June 2025 The E-2D is far smaller than the E-7 and lacks some of its abilities, but it can fly from austere forward bases where the E-7 canno...
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 17:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2920
Views: 2087091

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Indonesia signs $10bn deal to buy 48 Turkish Kaan fighter jets
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/indo ... ghter-jets
11 June 2025
The landmark agreement includes co-production with Indonesia and marks Turkey’s largest-ever military export deal
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 17:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1175
Views: 185130

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

VIDEO : https://x.com/Incognito_qfs/status/1933028961690247501 ---> Jeffrey D Sachs: American Deep State's target is to "Weaken Russia". Tucker Carlson: Why do they want to weaken Russia? No one wants to weaken India? Jeffrey D Sachs: Some day when India succeeds, we will wanna weaken Ind...
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 17:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1389332

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

:rotfl: The gyan being given by the MUTUs of BRF is that America is always a reliable supplier of military equipment. Ab Kya Hua? https://x.com/Defencematrix1/status/1933061401720795499 ---> Australia 🤡 after backstabbing France for AUKUS. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GtOdGKnWgAAFbqG?format=jpg&n...
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2973
Views: 1644740

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

https://x.com/ShiroBarks/status/1932304004622828015 ---> Tejas Mk2 will have retractable refueling probe. Also Gallium nitride (GaN) AESA radar from second prototype.

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by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HAL CATS Program: News & Discussion - 11 January 2025
Replies: 29
Views: 24682

Re: HAL CATS Program: News & Discussion - 11 January 2025

VIDEO : https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1932362427133305016 ---> CATS WARRIOR PROTOTYPE 🔸 Stealthy airframe with internal weapon bays 🔸 AI-based autonomous operations for loyal wingman missions 🔸 Compatible with Tejas Mk1A, Mk2 and AMCA for manned-unmanned teaming 🔸 Designed for deep-strike, rec...
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1389332

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Japanese Mogami Class frigate docks in Darwin amid push for $10 billion Australian defence contract
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-10/ ... /105393954
09 June 2025
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1389332

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Tanaji wrote: 12 Jun 2025 04:01 https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/trump- ... 025-06-11/

AUKUS submarine pact being reviewed.

In the immortal words of Nelson Muntz : Ha Ha!
Have fun Aussies! :rotfl:
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 896
Views: 1006295

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/19 ... 1802778984 ---> Python-5 on Tejas. This is arguably the best close combat missile in the world. Integrated on LCA Tejas. Also, Tejas carries R73 and now Twin-ASRAAM.

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by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Replies: 361
Views: 335369

Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports

India’s defence leap: From indigenous production to global exports, redefining national security
https://www.firstpost.com/india/indias- ... 96042.html
11 June 2025
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3370
Views: 1319333

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

India actively considering Russia's proposal to supply and make Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/exclusive-india-actively-considering-russia-proposal-to-supply-and-make-sukhoi-su-57-fighter-jets-19619394.htm 11 June 2025 Sources said the government is likely to issue a reque...
by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 07:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1932798435163361601 ---> You don’t set up a tent just to fill a small crater in an open field. Sending prayers for those buried six meters deep beneath the earth.

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by Rakesh
12 Jun 2025 06:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1175
Views: 185130

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

https://x.com/nitingokhale/status/1932836714575270331 ---> In my talks, in my writings and in my social media posts, I have contended for several years the fact that US is the most untrustworthy partner. The US behaviour since Pahalgam massacre is not an I-told-you-so-moment, but just a validation o...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 19:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3370
Views: 1319333

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

India Shifts From Nomination To Tendering For Major Defence Projects https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/exclusive-india-defence-shifts-to-tendering-process-for-high-value-projects-says-defence-secretary 11 June 2025 This policy change is expected to benefit private players like Larsen & Toubro...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 19:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3522
Views: 3012749

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Bofors fully transferred tech to India in 80s, I even proposed made-in-India guns to Cong govt, but...: Baba Kalyani's explosive reveal https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/bofors-fully-transferred-tech-to-india-in-80s-i-even-proposed-made-in-india-guns-to-cong-govt-but-baba-kalyan...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 19:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5338
Views: 2043758

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

'Major challenge is availability of propulsion systems': DRDO chairman Samir V. Kamat
https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/ ... rview.html
15 June 2025
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 18:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1294
Views: 682277

Re: BR Forum Feedback

skumar wrote: 11 Jun 2025 06:11....
Please review this post ---> viewtopic.php?p=2651365#p2651365
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 17:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1726
Views: 1463774

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Mach 8, 1,500-km range: India’s ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile marks big defence leap under Project Vishnu https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/mach-8-1-500-km-range-india-s-et-ldhcm-hypersonic-missile-marks-big-defence-leap-under-project-vishnu-13109480.html/amp 11 June 2025 Ex-ISRO chief warns: '...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 17:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/rajatpTOI/status/1932616742402208134 ---> India needs to hike defence budget to at least 2.5% of GDP, impart greater thrust to self-reliance in military R&D & production, invest heavily in unmanned aerial systems, long-range weapons, space-based systems, EW & other such tec...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 17:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1726
Views: 1463774

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Mach 8, 1,500-km range: India’s ET-LDHCM hypersonic missile marks big defence leap under Project Vishnu https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/mach-8-1-500-km-range-india-s-et-ldhcm-hypersonic-missile-marks-big-defence-leap-under-project-vishnu-13109480.html/amp 11 June 2025 In a significant leap ...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 17:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Parde mein rehne do: Pakistan's cover-up operation after Sindoor strikes https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/operation-sindoor-strikes-pakistan-cover-up-air-bases-hidden-by-tarpaulin-2739066-2025-06-11 11 June 2025 https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1932724291369615859 ----> PAF Bholari: Pre-BrahMos ...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 05:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2676
Views: 1443565

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

IAF to acquire more teeth through AWACS and mid-air refuellers https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/iaf-to-acquire-more-teeth-through-awacs-and-mid-air-refuellers-101749518913095.html 10 June 2025 Tech experts to study Chinese and Turkish missiles and drones recovered during Op Sindoor. India ...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 04:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3984
Views: 1399286

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

https://x.com/Aryan_warlord/status/1932349074910417209 ---> Six more @embraer based AEW&C platforms coming , given the ERJ145 is no longer in production these could be based on the E-Jet series . This is apart from the 6 to be based on the @Airbus A319. Also on the anvil, six more refuellers. ht...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 04:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1294
Views: 682277

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Take a chill pill admiral and lay of the sarcasm. I was just commenting on the report, not "peddling" anything. I'm neither pro, nor anti US maal so long as it helps the forces. Fascinating how blind people are in their distrust of US maal when the nations premier jet program is entirely ...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 02:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 80
Views: 13356

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Tata-Dassault Partnership & 'Make In India' Rafales The landmark production transfer agreements announced by Dassault Aviation, which manufactures the Rafale fighter, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) may be a key first step towards meeting a future Indian Air Force requirement for 114 m...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 01:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6726930

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

https://x.com/DefSysCI/status/1932457409815150603 ---> HAL will be procuring 140 antenna units of the Tejas Mk1a's Uttam AESA radar from Astra Microwave Private Limited (AMPL) in two batches of 33 and 107 units. The combined cost of AMPL's quotations for both batch orders is Rs. 2,760 crore ($320 mi...
by Rakesh
11 Jun 2025 01:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Whoever at BRF coined the term, Terroristan...please take a bow. BRF, always head of the curve :) VIDEO : https://x.com/AdityaRajKaul/status/1932460440136900739 ---> India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar refers to Pakistan as Terroristan. “We urge you to not think of it as India and Pa...
by Rakesh
10 Jun 2025 20:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6726930

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

Procurement of 97 upgraded Tejas Mk-1A jets from HAL likely to begin in FY27: Govt official https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/procurement-of-97-upgraded-tejas-mk-1a-jets-from-hal-likely-to-begin-in-fy27-govt-official-13101435.html 06 June 2025 HAL has enhanced the domestic share of compone...
by Rakesh
10 Jun 2025 00:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

I came across x profile of pravin sawhney who wrote for force magazine. What's his deal ? Peddling some kind of an agenda.seems to have an axe to grind. I know some of them use to post year way back in 2000s Pravin Sawhney used to be in the Army. The grapevine is that he was removed from the army d...
by Rakesh
09 Jun 2025 20:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 686
Views: 590202

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Indian Army to get Rs 30,000 crore QRSAM air defence missile system boost
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 609191201/
09 June 2025
by Rakesh
09 Jun 2025 20:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2676
Views: 1443565

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

IAF to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous I-STAR spy planes to help in precision strikes against enemy ground targets https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/iaf-to-get-rs-10000-crore-indigenous-i-star-spy-planes-to-help-in-precision-strikes-against-enemy-ground-targets20250608201017/ 08 June...
by Rakesh
09 Jun 2025 20:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2466
Views: 1393713

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Unpaid jets, unfinished planes: China’s 50% discounted fighter plane sale to Pakistan; citizens ask who is benefiting? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/unpaid-jets-unfinished-planes-chinas-50-discounted-fighter-plane-sale-to-pakistan-citizens-ask-who-is-benefiting/articleshow/1217081...
by Rakesh
06 Jun 2025 20:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2676
Views: 1443565

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

Project delays are a drag on IAF power
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comme ... iaf-power/
06 June 2025
Concerns of Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal AP Singh on the industry’s failed promises and missed deadlines are a sobering reality check.
by Rakesh
06 Jun 2025 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 80
Views: 13356

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

On the hind-sight, I am a bit disappointed. I hoped MRFA would have been scrapped altogether. With the ACM recent anguish, I thought LCA Mk2 would have been priorised and ramped up with Pvt sector involvement to make up the numbers. Unkil with GE dependency has put a lot of uncertainty to our curre...
by Rakesh
06 Jun 2025 19:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 80
Views: 13356

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Given the political scenario and geo-strategic scenario that is prevailing in the country and the world, it would be a difficult decision for the current government to finalize a deal with Dassault aviation. But I do wish they make the decision and order 114 Rafale's sooner than later but this may ...
by Rakesh
06 Jun 2025 05:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244921

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

9 Pakistani Aircraft Were Destroyed In Operation Sindoor Strikes https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/9-pakistani-aircraft-were-destroyed-in-operation-sindoor-strikes-sources-8583398#pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll 04 June 2025 According to sources, a post-conflict assessment of the military engagement in ear...
by Rakesh
06 Jun 2025 05:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6726930

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

VIDEO: https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1930476986230526321 ---> Buddy refueling between Su-30MKI and LCA Tejas. [It is a tactical, flexible method where one combat jet acts as a mini tanker for another, enhancing range and endurance in the absence of strategic tanker aircraft.]