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by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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
There are signs that the J-35 has now entered limited series production, with carrier trials the likely next step.
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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.
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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.
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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 ...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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
The development is also aligned with ‘Make In India’ initiative of the government.
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
17 Jul 2025 20:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1743
Views: 453633

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

A_Gupta wrote: 17 Jul 2025 17:23 CoPilot reads BRF :)
What is the source of this post?
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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, ...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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-...
by Rakesh
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 ...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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!
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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 ...
by Rakesh
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
by Rakesh
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...
by Rakesh
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.

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