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S_Madhukar wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026 22:44 Bro you are late…Your ancestors were on the forum before ..please come back during AMCA trials

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Why India Picked French Rafale Over US’ 5th Generation F-35 & Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets In the latest episode of Point Blank, Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta explains why India has chosen France’s Rafale as its next major fighter jet acquisition. Remember, the Defence Procuremen...

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India’s Mega Rafale Deal Explained | 114 Jets, Tejas Delays & China Threat India may be on the verge of signing the biggest defence deal in its history — a proposed ₹3.25 lakh crore ($35 billion) agreement for 114 Rafale fighter jets. But with India already producing the LCA Tejas, why does the...

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^^^ so reading through your posts am I right to assume that : 1. we will have atleast 114 Rafale 2. X number of Natasha's 3. And 6-12 Elaichi Souffle's All in that order 1. Yes, if Rafale clears the DAC meeting and the CCS meeting. Then negotiations begin with Dassault and a contract signature is e...

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^^Admiral Saab Given OM and OC (i call Macron a man with Oedipal Complex) bust up at Davos. And the Leaked reports of land deal agreements in Greeland with NATO members reprimanding OC!! How is it going to affect this Many Bakshak Aircraft Saga?? OM is a very vindictive person and if the multi-bill...

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seems Rafale acquision is just the stepping stone, in depth we're moving towards Rafale-Neuron-FCAS mfrg FCAS is vaporware at this moment. Infighting among the Euro partners (mainly between France and Germany). FCAS was supposed to arrive in the mid 2030s and was pushed back to the 2050s. And even ...

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HAL Pursuing Su-57 Joint Production Offer with Sukhoi
https://thumkar.blogspot.com/2026/01/ha ... ction.html
22 Jan 2026

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Moot point is a nation desperate to import 114 fighters to maintain numerical parity with pakistan at a cost unimaginable couple of years back. Yet India chest thumps that it has mastered every aspect of aviation technology except the engine. The fact is India still sucks in development, manufactur...

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A 2nd factor involves shared integration source codes, allowing Brazil’s growing arms industry to quickly add the weapons they’re developing for use by the FAB – or indeed, for any Gripen customer. Brazilian Gripens offered immediate integration with the cooperative A-Darter air-air missile that Br...

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And as the F-35 program has proved, not a single foreign F-35 can take to the sky without sustainment from Unkil's MIC. This is the *INTENDED* meaning of interoperability ...albeit American style. The Finnish president refers to F-18s and not F-35s. That makes it even worse! VIDEO : https://x.com/m...

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uddu wrote: ↑22 Jan 2026 18:48 @arunpudur
Made in Sweden Gripen Vs Made in India Tejas. Be proud of how Atma Nirbhar we have become since 2014.

Please provide link to tweet. Thank You for your co-operation in this matter.

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If we rejected Gripen, then we should say no to 114 Rafale as well. If IAF needs 114 Rafale now, they will need 36 Su-57 before the ink on 114 rafale deal dries or they will open another competition piting GCAP, SU-57 and FCAS for 140 odd fighters again to replace Su-30 and we will repeat this tama...

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Taiwan is getting all her F-16s upgraded to the Block 70 standard and acquiring new build variants as well. Long delays due to supply chain issues.

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I just tweeted this out, related to the discussion above.

If you are on X, please visit ---> https://x.com/BharatRakshak13/status/20 ... 12777?s=20

Twitter Thread Reader (all on one page) ---> https://twitter-thread.com/t/2014053925159112777

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IF YOU SOLVE THE ENGINE, THEN EVERYTHING ELSE (AMCA, TEDBF, TEJAS Mk2, ORCA) WILL FALL INTO PLACE. GET THE TURBOFAN CERTIFIED. Imagine a max wet thrust of 120kN - at minimum - turbofan, powering AMCA, TEDBF and ORCA. One engine, multiple platforms. The more we focus on the aircraft and not on the e...

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= Russians will be back on negotiation table for the Su-57. I don't think this time, we will go to purchase both planes as suggested in the media. It's either this or that who offer the best deal as per our terms. No one else, is capable of offering such independent deals. It is indeed true that th...

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Its the speed of information thats being disseminated in such a short period of time and suggested aggressive timeline for signing of the papers thats making this seem like people are really in a hurry to get this deal done before the calender year ends. Now I would love this kind of speed for all ...

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No one is against Rafale. Though the number stated are crazy in nature. Now if that comes with all the MKIzation that we need, its good, that we can have our own Radar weapons as time goesby. Else absolutely no point in wasting money on it. But the thing hoping that French will deliver on time is a...

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Deliveries of Rafale will happen from 2030 onward only while MK2 will enter by 2029. Let us address this issue. I have been seeing a similar timeline on Twitter as well. Indian def twitter has gone totally nuts over the announcement of the 114 contract. Emotions are running high on Twitter and thes...

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114 MRFA will go to Dassault and MoD will open a tender for around 60 5th generation fighter aircraft. Lockheed Martin will participate (F-35), along with Sukhoi (Su-57). Watch this space :) No decision yet on Su-57: HAL awaits Russian team’s report on cost https://indianexpress.com/article/india/no...

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IAF's 114 Rafale is no stop-gap: 25 years of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation In the late 1990s, in the aftermath of the Kargil conflict, the Indian Air Force (IAF) drew a blunt lesson: it urgently needed a modern, precision-capable fighter aircraft. In 2025, IAF is still hoping. ThePr...

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Apologies to all BRFites for the forum being down. The forum has now been restored thanks to Seetal Bhai.

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"I can tell you this as an F-16 pilot": why the Rafale seduces the Greek Air Force so much https://www.latribune.fr/article/defense-aerospatiale/defense/1270008425724315/pourquoi-les-rafale-de-dassault-seduisent-autant-larmee-de-lair-grecque 05 Dec 2025 The operational readiness rate of t...

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Defence ministry to seek CCS approval to build 6 submarines under Project 75 https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-ministry-to-seek-ccs-approval-to-build-6-submarines-under-project-75-101768505549792.html 16 Jan 2026 The project, to be executed with the support of Germany’s ThyssenKrupp...

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Rafale - Is The IAF Getting 114 Rafales? Key Highlights from the Episode: 💰 The potential mega-deal for 114 MRFA aircraft is estimated to be worth approximately Rs 3.2 lakh crore. 🛠️ India is looking to leapfrog technology by securing the latest Rafale F4 and upcoming F5 variants for superior comba...

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Strengthening the U.S.-India Partnership: A Fireside Chat with Reps. Rich McCormick and Ami Bera During a time of heightened geopolitical competition, shifting economic ties, and rapid technological innovations, bipartisan leadership in Congress can accelerate and enhance the U.S.-India partnership...

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No negotiation on transfer of source code for IAF jets https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Jan/16/no-negotiation-on-transfer-of-source-code-for-iaf-jets 15 Jan 2026 Sources emphasised that the new jets will be able to integrate indigenous weapons as required and maintain seamless communica...

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Meantime HAL chairman is on a visit to GE plant. Sort of 'come to Jesus' meeting. My take is GE will promise but won't deliver . Clearly they have govt pressure not to deliver per contract. So an alternate engine should be explored. BINGO! ---> https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=2669...

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GE will not happen Saar, due to the Orange Diaper Baby's temper tantrums on India via trade, Op Sindoor, etc. Any hope for an American fighter (or any US military hardware, in significant quantities) went out the window, due to the alarming behaviour of the Trump Administration (Bennett the Dolt, Lu...

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https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/2011995233765179809?s=20 ---> India adds Non-negotiables to #Rafale deal which includes integration of Indian weapons, missiles and ammunition on all 114 jets; the plane maker will provide secure data links to allow digital integration of the jets with Indian ra...

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https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/2011995233765179809?s=20 ---> India adds Non-negotiables to #Rafale deal which includes integration of Indian weapons, missiles and ammunition on all 114 jets; the plane maker will provide secure data links to allow digital integration of the jets with Indian rad...

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^^^ Saar, I only posted the tweet. I am not the author of it

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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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