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Rakesh

What happened to code sharing? Did France agree to share the source code or API's!! Or India is in no win situation and buying them with out the source code? Dumb old me I thought GOI for a change has grown some real balls :oops: We need to learn to get off the "source code" train. No OEM...

Rakesh

IAF finalises Rafale RFP, sets stage for fighter production before Modi & Chief AP Singh fly to France https://theprint.in/defence/iaf-finalises-rafale-rfp-sets-stage-for-fighter-production-before-modi-chief-ap-singh-fly-to-france/2931194/ 14 May 2026 The final contract will be signed only late...

Rakesh

uddu wrote: ↑02 May 2026 08:49 Sirji, I did an AI search for the image and asked who posted the image first. The result I got was this.=

I am amazed how you can be this dense and obtuse.

Yes, he is aware that the image is AI. And yet he still posted it. But as I said earlier, it has gone above your head.

Rakesh

Because Jingoes did see the original. AI one is ugly. So :) Calling yourself a jingo and yet unaware that Aridhaman has a different hull shape than her two older sisters. Try harder :) There is a reason why chetak posted that image, but it has gone above your head. P.S. The image you posted is akin...

Rakesh

chetak wrote: ↑23 Apr 2026 12:39 India's third Nuclear Submarine — INS Aridhaman...

uddu wrote: ↑23 Apr 2026 12:56 That's AI generated image.

Telling someone with naval experience what is an AI image and what is a naval ship. That is rich

Rakesh

HAL Tejas Mk2's final push: Fighter on the cusp of first flight https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/hal-tejas-mk2-final-push-next-gen-fighter-on-the-cusp-of-first-flight-y3c55xd2 23 April 2026 India’s next‑generation indigenous fighter, the Tejas Mk2, is entering a decisive phase with...

Rakesh

uddu wrote: ↑17 Apr 2026 20:58 IAF and DRDO Explore Upgrading Mirage 2000 with Astra Mk2 Missiles for Long-Range Interception Capability
https://defence.in/threads/iaf-and-drdo ... ity.17490/
17-4-2016

Why is this in the Rafale thread???

Rakesh

Operation Meghdoot—How Indian artillery repelled Pakistan at Bilafond La in 1984 https://theprint.in/opinion/operation-meghdoot-bilafond-la-1984/2906893/ 17 April 2026 At Bilafond La in June 1984, the deployment of Grad-P rockets and mortars helped blunt a Pakistani attack—years before Bofors becam...

Rakesh

Cat fight between veterans of the Air Force & Navy on X...read the tweets below. The Air Force logic of Rafale = P-8I is well.... :P https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2044987860466692211?s=20 ---> Despite the “sticker shock”, India moving ahead with 6 × P-8I (~ US $3.5 – $4 billion) tells you ...

Rakesh

https://x.com/GauravT71548031/status/2044992808466157747?s=20 ---> The equivalent of 24-30 Rafales basically. We have 12. We want 6 more. In addition to 15 Sea Guardians. Full import. No local manufacture. No indigenous LRMP program. Contrast with indigenous AEW&C and tanker programs. Both crit...

Rakesh

https://x.com/GauravT71548031/status/2044992808466157747?s=20 ---> The equivalent of 24-30 Rafales basically. We have 12. We want 6 more. In addition to 15 Sea Guardians. Full import. No local manufacture. No indigenous LRMP program. Contrast with indigenous AEW&C and tanker programs. Both crit...

Rakesh

Cat fight between veterans of the Air Force & Navy on X...read the tweets below. The Air Force logic of Rafale = P-8I is well.... :P https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2044987860466692211?s=20 ---> Despite the “sticker shock”, India moving ahead with 6 × P-8I (~ US $3.5 – $4 billion) tells you t...

Rakesh

VIDEO: https://x.com/TrishulxIN/status/2044360 ... 45572?s=20 ---> Rare visual from inside the cockpit. Indian Air Force Su-30MKI mid-air refuelling by a French Air Force A-330MRTT.

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/Defencecore/status/2044349074422525965?s=20 ---> An IAF Su-30MKI performing low level terrain masking (canyon flying) during a training flight, flying very close to the Saptashrungi Temple, Nashik. Somebody is in trouble :mrgreen: Below tweet is from a former MiG-27 pilot of t...

Rakesh

VIDEO: https://x.com/sidhant/status/2044472518581575907?s=20 ---> India has shown interest in the Su-57 says Russian Ambassador, Denis Alipov.

Rakesh

Big Boost for IAF: India Pushes for Weapon Flexibility in 114 Rafale Mega Deal
https://www.timesnownews.com/india/iaf- ... -154085992
15 April 2026

Rakesh

$3.5 Billion Bet: India Pushes Through P-8I Spy Aircraft Deal with US https://www.timesnownews.com/india/3-5-billion-bet-india-pushes-through-p-8i-spy-aircraft-deal-with-us-exclusive-article-154086045 15 April 2026 ^^^^^ https://x.com/BLACKTIGER0412/status/2044460749217796422?s=20 ---> India is goi...

Rakesh

The first official confirmation from Naval Group, about the three additional Scorpene Class (known as Project 75AS - Advanced Scorpene) for the Indian Navy. It is my hope that the previous six submarines of the class are retrofitted to the same standard during a future MLU program. Below tweet is fr...

Rakesh

https://x.com/arunp2810/status/2044702277085335833?s=20 ---> Perhaps there is light at the end of the tunnel….?

Rakesh

US–India seal landmark co-production deal for fighter jet engines with historic tech transfer https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/us-india-seal-landmark-co-production-deal-for-fighter-jet-engines-with-historic-tech-transfer-article-13889716.html 15 April 2026 General Electric Aerospace and Hindustan...

Rakesh

B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display ... apability/
14 April 2026

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/AugadhBhudeva/status/2043922284319256615?s=20 ---> India’s Private Sector Built This Deadly Drone (SHESHNAAG-150). The Sheshnaag-150 is a long-range swarming attack drone (loitering munition) developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT), a Bengaluru-based private sect...

Rakesh

^^^^

https://x.com/Pe4seve9ra5ceup/status/20 ... 85372?s=20 ---> Damn, Tejas

Rakesh

How the Air Force’s Cheetahs and MI-8s gave India an edge in the race to Siachen
https://theprint.in/opinion/how-the-air ... n/2904900/
15 April 2026

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/Defencecore/status/2044349074422525965?s=20 ---> An IAF Su-30MKI performing low level terrain masking (canyon flying) during a training flight, flying very close to the Saptashrungi Temple, Nashik. https://x.com/GauravT71548031/status/2044369499391148231?s=20 ---> Valley flyin...

Rakesh

https://x.com/72h00rsewa/status/2044086172369203605?s=20 ---> Here's our Teju Lal forcing an overshoot by Ozzie EA-18 Growler during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024. VIDEO : https://x.com/72h00rsewa/status/2044086866266468577?s=20 ---> Here's the clip. Doubt if it's a merge. https://x.com/72h00rsewa/sta...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/Tracking_Live/status/2043885956403429501?s=20 ---> Formation Landing from the cockpit of LCA Tejas Mk1 of IAF. That was meticulous formation flying. The follower maintained a solid position on the leader, never taking their eyes off him until the wheels were on the ground. The...

Rakesh

India Brings Tejas Engine Lifeline Home India is taking a decisive step to keep its Tejas fleet combat-ready. The Indian Air Force has signed a major deal with GE Aerospace to set up a domestic repair and overhaul facility for F404-IN20 engines. This new depot will cut turnaround times, reduce depe...

Rakesh

Operation Meghdoot: The Strategy That Changed Everything
https://bharatshakti.in/operation-meghd ... verything/
13 April 2026

Rakesh

How Exercise Walnut Cracker paved the way for Indian Army’s Siachen capture https://theprint.in/opinion/exercise-walnut-cracker-indian-army-siachen/2904383/ 14 April 2026 To cater for all contingencies and evaluate all tactical scenarios, the Indian Army war-gamed the possible plans and reactions o...

Rakesh

VIDEO : https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/2044424095111205038?s=20 ---> Good to see the Sheshnaag-150 swarming attack drone tested in Pokhran today. Final seconds captured here. Obviously no warhead, if you're wondering about explosion. Was launched out to a 700 km range (max: 1,000 km). Congratulatio...

Rakesh

https://x.com/livefist/status/2044052526929195355?s=20 ---> HAL & GE announce headway towards their F414 co-production deal in a statement out today:

Rakesh

Shankar Saar not letting go! :lol: https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2044055988794478980?s=20 ---> How does one fight a war now? With something you will get in the future or something which you have today? There is also a harsh reality of our acquisition process! We need to learn from IRAN. Apna h...

Rakesh

The points raised are valid too. You can strike those targets with BrahMos from Day 1. The only point of contention is to state that Air Force cannot be used for the risks involved. Air Force is there to take risk. Even Navy could be used from Day 1. The choice is for the planners to decide which o...

Rakesh

https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2043879824108990550?s=20 ---> Dear Arjun Subramaniam @rhinohistorian, since you have chosen to become personal, please have a look at the full video. We can discuss further. Incidentally, I am proud of my IAF but not so much of its cerebral historian! https://x.co...

Rakesh

The fight is getting nasty... https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2043684585457029406?s=20 --> Our defence establishment and planners need to understand some fundamental truths. https://x.com/rhinohistorian/status/2043788429339611349?s=20 ---> Deeply flawed arguments that reveal a sense of frustrati...

Rakesh

https://x.com/chakranewz/status/2043683120512413782?s=20 ---> “Why risk aircraft when missiles do the same job?” argues Lt Gen P R Shankar on the lessons from war.If targets like Rahim Yar Khan or Sargodha were are the objective, why not use BrahMos missile or ground-launched systems from day one? ...

Rakesh

https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2043684585457029406?s=20 --> Our defence establishment and planners need to understand some fundamental truths. https://x.com/MontyPanging/status/2043737205009723499?s=20 ---> Despite clear indications of dominance of Air Power, shock & awe affect in ongoing ...

Rakesh

What an incredibly thoughtless statement made by this Shankar guy. His analysis on so many things is pure bakwas yet he is given chance after chance to spread nonsense. Sorry, not a fan of this retired afsar at all. See this gem :lol: This reminds of the late General Bipin Rawat, who stated that th...

Rakesh

https://x.com/palepurshankar/status/2043684585457029406?s=20 --> Our defence establishment and planners need to understand some fundamental truths. https://x.com/MontyPanging/status/2043737205009723499?s=20 ---> Despite clear indications of dominance of Air Power, shock & awe affect in ongoing ...

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