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Decoded: How Indian Air Force Established Air Superiority During Operation Sindoor A new report by a Swiss research centre has brought the 2025 four-day mini-war between India and Pakistan back in limelight. The report especially focuses on the aerial battles that took place between the Indian and ...

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maitya wrote: ↑30 Jan 2026 23:29 Writing after a while ...

Saar, please do not disappear like this on us.

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PULS Makes Its Debut at India’s Republic Day
https://www.elbitsystems.com/blog/puls- ... public-day
28 Jan 2026

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GTRE Seeking Partners To Make A New Indigenous Jet Engine The DRDO’s GTRE has issued an EoI seeking a Development‑cum‑Production Partner—governmental or private—to build an Indigenous Advanced High‑Thrust Aero Engine, addressing India’s strategic shortfall. The 3D‑designed engine comprises 11 sub‑s...

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https://x.com/prasannavishy/status/2017235404701974676?s=20 ---> People who actually build things by deploying scale capital and bear the consequences of policy, seem convinced this is a big deal. Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran calls the India-EU FTA the “mother of all deals.” In his assessme...

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Vehicle Factory Jabalpur Comes Online To Overhaul T-72s India is overhauling its ageing T-72 fleet as an interim measure before introducing indigenous Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCV) by 2030. Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) completed a 2025 pilot, flagging off two overhauled T-72s meeting Army s...

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https://x.com/rav26051/status/2017140864062280190?s=20 ---> Tejas LCA was just a fraction of what LCA program yielded. The program built an entire aero-industrial ecosystem from ground zero when country was dependent on imports for even sewing needles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G_4ZsXMbUAEWfd0?for...

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Upgraded Pechora missile by Alpha Design clears key test https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/upgraded-pechora-missile-by-alpha-design-clears-key-test/articleshow/127758662.cms 29 Jan 2026 ^^^ https://x.com/Aryan_warlord/status/2017217856967229670?s=20 ---> Very significant in multiple ways:...

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Rajnath praises DRDO scientists, asks them to increase appetite for risk in research
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/def ... 652141.cms
28 Jan 2026

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India’s Fighter Jet Crossroads: Rafale Induction and the Future of ORCA and TEDBF
https://www.strategicvanguard.com/post/ ... t-strategy
29 Jan 2026

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When we understand / grasp the reality that is below, all the Israeli, French and Russian hardware that we assemble in India will begin to make sense. We do not have to agree with it, but it is where the world is at and what India can provide to the world. The unfortunate victim of this trend is a ...

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World’s smallest 155 x 52 mm Mounted Gun System
https://chakranewz.com/critical-technol ... gun-system
28 Jan 2026

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See below (some are incoming/future platforms): 1. BTA (Basic Trainer Aircraft): HTT-40 (the Navy used to operate the HPT-32 Deepak in the BTA role) 2. IJT (Intermediate Jet Trainer): HJT-36 (the Navy operates the HJT-16 in the IJT role) 3. AJT (Advanced Jet Trainer): BAe Hawk (inducted in 2013 int...

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B-21 Raider Future Insights From Global Strike Command’s Top General https://www.twz.com/air/b-21-raider-future-insights-from-global-strike-commands-top-general 27 Jan 2026 The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command offers us an exclusive look at the B-21 program in his first interview since t...

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New Deadline: Will HAL Deliver 5 Tejas Mk1As In 2 Months? Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has repeatedly missed Tejas Mk1A delivery timelines, delaying Indian Air Force squadron expansion. As of January 2026, HAL reports five jets ready after trials, but earlier milestones slipped due to engine suppl...

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https://x.com/manupubby/status/2017092647337546218?s=20 ---> Intergovernmental Agreement with Germany ready, India set to sign mega submarine deal by end of March. Six advanced, AIP enabled submarines to be made by MDL.

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‘LCA man’ Ravi Kota, key in operationalisation of IAF’s Tejas fleet, picked as next HAL CMD https://theprint.in/defence/lca-man-ravi-kota-key-in-operationalisation-of-iafs-tejas-fleet-picked-as-next-hal-cmd/2840656/ 30 Jan 2026 https://x.com/india_plus_/status/2017174434893959580?s=20 ---> LCA Teja...

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Will start a new thread on the new JV between GTRE & the chosen foreign OEM. For now posting this here...

GTRE–DRDO Kickstart “Desi High Thrust Engine”
https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2026/ ... rtnership/
29 Jan 2026

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... Apart from the technical aspect, there is also a political aspect to the Su-57. See below... https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=2669818#p2669818 With regards to the Su-57, there is also regional politics at play. Giving the Rafale assembly to an entity other than HAL, will give t...

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^^^ https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/2016889092966142125?s=20 ----> At this moment, Su-57 is still, and just, under discussion. Don't forget, the IAF has not provided any statement regarding this. So no reason to believe the IAF side is interested, unless a statement indicates so. Russia, India are at ...

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^^^ Yes I did read that as well. But accepting five aircraft in the current financial year could still happen, as it ends on March 31st. So if they do successfully complete the Astra trails remaining for Feb, then it is a possibilty. At this stage, I just want HAL to deliver the five aircraft. HAL m...

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Russia, India holding technical discussions to explore possibility of joint production of Su-57: Official https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/russia-india-holding-technical-discussions-to-explore-possibility-of-joint-production-of-su-57-official/articleshow/127715050.cms 28 Jan 2026 I...

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https://x.com/itsTarH/status/2016449089421127754?s=20 ---> The India EU Defence Partnership is a bigger deal than India EU FTA. EU members are increasing defence spends. The €800 billion ReArm Europe Plan is one of the largest defence spending programmes globally. Indian defence companies are now el...

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Canada Accelerates Armor Plans To Contend With Growing Threats https://www.twz.com/land/canada-accelerates-armor-plans-to-contend-with-growing-threats 27 Jan 2026 Canada wants at least 250 new armored fighting vehicles, followed by new tanks, as it faces the challenges of an increasingly contested ...

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https://x.com/raisinadialogue/status/2016488931592720800?s=20 ---> A core misstep by the Indian Army lies in not giving domestically produced Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) variants a fair and rigorous opportunity to meet operational requirements: @KartikBommakan1 India Must Prioritise Indigenous ...

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NORAD pact would change if Canada pulls back from F-35 order, warns U.S. ambassador
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/norad- ... -9.7059800
26 Jan 2026

Diplomat says U.S. fighter jets would enter Canadian airspace more often to address threats

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Last New F/A-18 Aft Fuselages Built As Super Hornet Production End Approaches
https://www.twz.com/air/last-new-f-a-18 ... approaches
28 Jan 2026

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:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: https://x.com/Arrogance_0024/status/2016287082465968236?s=20 ---> Forget about the BRICS, there is a new triangle of evil: Brussels, Brasilia, New Delhi. https://x.com/IamAxelrod/status/2016536775569842266?s=20 ---> You did not think that when India ordered $35 Billion Rafale?

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^^^ @SRajesh: Everything you said about Tejas will happen. What would be icing on the cake for the program though ---> Tejas flying with her own homegrown engine. Then the advantages you have listed below increases exponentially.

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https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/2016501802519417288?s=20 ---> Gliders India Limited (GIL), a DPSU, has secured a ₹30 crore export order from Vietnam for the supply of Su-30 Brake Parachutes (BP) & Pilot Parachutes (PP). https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G_wNrhCbMAAs-WE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

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https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/2016523834179092704?s=20 ---> CSIR‑NAL, has signed an NDA with Russia's United Engine Corporation to collaborate on developing aircraft engines for CSIR‑NAL’s aerospace programs at Wings India 2026. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G_whvZub0AA2Buv?format=jpg&name=...

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Simping for more S-400s

Is DRDO Overprojecting Project Kusha to Undercut Local S-400 Manufacturing?
https://thumkar.blogspot.com/2026/01/is ... ha-to.html
28 Jan 2026

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Embraer and Adani Defence & Aerospace announce strategic partnership to establish regional transport aircraft ecosystem in India https://www.embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&detail=24126-Embraer-and-Adani-Defence-%26-Aerospace-announce-strategic-partnership-to-establish-regional-...

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https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/2016497067934519660?s=20 ---> UAC Russia and HAL have signed a JV agreement for SJ-100 production in India. HAL will support certification, manufacture, and sales, while UAC will assist in production setup, facility upgrades, and technical support. https://pbs.twim...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/2016467309184061502?s=20 ---> United Aircraft Corporation signed a preliminary agreement with Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft as part of the first stage. As, part of the agreement, UAC will provide Flamingo Aerospac...

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https://x.com/ParthVa53135321/status/2016490816496382247?s=20 ---> So full credits to @Defencematrix1 for this UHM update. So the details seems to be: UTILITY HELICOPTER MARINE (Double Engine as per Navy Requirement for Marine Use) ✅ 1. Flight Testing - STARTED * Initial flight tests have begun. Bas...

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@ Sumeet : In my personal opinion, this deal will favour European companies - defence and non-defence alike. Globalisation has failed due to US protectionism (Make America Great Again) and China's belligerence. One of the public talking points about globalisation was to raise China's lower tier eco...

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I Spent 24 Hours Inside India’s Deadliest Submarine! No sunlight. No network. No space. This is what life looks like inside India Navy’s deadliest submarines. On this special Republic Day episode, JK Paper and Curly Tales present Sandese Aate Hain — a powerful tribute to the silent warriors of the ...

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Perhaps I should just rename this thread to Su-57 acquisition for the IAF :P :mrgreen: https://x.com/vkthakur/status/2016508423031103702?s=20 ---> Locally produced Su-57s will integrate Indian Systems & Industry Components. CEO of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Vadim Badekha told Rus...

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https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/2016498025716416847?s=20 ---> So my first article for this year for @ReviewVayu: India's Made in India Submarines. Here's part one of the two part article. Indian submarine journey is more interesting than you think! Here I discussed how from the Project Type 1500 we re...

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