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Rakesh

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

Please use this thread to track all developments on the Project 76 SSK program.

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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.

Rakesh

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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A_Gupta wrote: ↑17 Jul 2025 17:23 CoPilot reads BRF

What is the source of this post?

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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...

Rakesh

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, ...

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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...

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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-...

Rakesh

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 ...

Rakesh

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Rakesh

Le français est facile à apprendre!

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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...

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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...

Rakesh

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 ...

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Eurodrone: France is studying the conditions for exiting this European programme
https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-fi ... 29292.html
07 July 2025

Rakesh

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...

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The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists
https://m.rediff.com/news/special/the-k ... 250708.htm
08 July 2025

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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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