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by Rakesh
19 Jul 2025 01:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7031
Views: 3087942

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: 1727
Views: 450112

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: 1540278

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: 1775
Views: 6808208

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: 1693420

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: 1540278

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: 69017

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: 69017

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: 1280116

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: 936323

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: 936323

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: 69017

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: 69017

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: 1775
Views: 6808208

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: 69017

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: 1304115

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: 2113794

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: 936323

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: 1775
Views: 6808208

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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by Rakesh
09 Jul 2025 00:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3272
Views: 1171779

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

India mulls Russian proposal to supply and make Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets ahead of Putin visit https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-india-mulls-russian-proposal-to-supply-and-make-sukhoi-su-57-fighter-jets-ahead-of-putin-visit-3906975/ 08 July 2025 The developments also come amid specu...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 22:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1727
Views: 450112

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

:P :lol:

China denies backing Pakistan in Op Sindoor, urges strengthening ties with India
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/c ... 2025-07-08
08 July 2025
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 21:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1727
Views: 450112

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

How reliable is IDRW? India to share PL-15E debris with friendly nation https://idrw.org/india-to-transfer-chinese-pl-15e-missile-debris-to-friendly-nation-amid-global-interest/ IDRW operates in two ways; 1) Plagiarizes others' articles and passes it off as its own 2) Makes up unbelievable stuff. I...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1774
Views: 1540278

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

DRDO missile tests off Odisha coast: Two-day fishing ban imposed from July 17 https://odishatv.in/news/odisha/drdo-missile-tests-off-odisha-coast-two-day-fishing-ban-imposed-from-july-17-267255 08 July 2025 The Odisha Fisheries Department imposes a two-day fishing ban on July 17-18 for DRDO's missi...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3941
Views: 1405534

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

PANG aircraft carrier program won’t be postponed says French MoD https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/07/pang-aircraft-carrier-program-wont-be-postponed-says-french-mod/ 07 July 2025 A French parliamentary report published in early June floated the idea of postponing the construction of the ne...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 2105
Views: 936323

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Oh man!! Oh man!! Oh man!! Round and round we go again - what a merry-go-around tamasha this whole program has degenerated to ... :oops: :oops: The AIP system on offer to India (from HDW) is not proven on the scale of the P-75I submarine i.e. tonnage wise. Now if you add a VLS cell, it would only i...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3272
Views: 1171779

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

3) Engine: Make in India - :shock: :shock: :shock: Which one, Izdeliya-30 is it? If true, I sincerely hope and pray, this is not another AL-31FP dog-and-pony-show ToT again - well, as long as the AL-51 hot core-section is "made from raw materials" in India, nothing else matters really. :m...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3536
Views: 3062719

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

DRDO DG speaks on the MGS India is taking a giant leap in battlefield mobility and firepower! The Mounted Gun System (MGS) is a 155mm/52 calibre truck-mounted howitzer capable of firing six rounds per minute and hitting targets over 45 km away. Based on the indigenous ATAGS platform, the MGS brings...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3272
Views: 1171779

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1942237209689813195 ---> Determining Factors: 1) Fully Indian authorisation 2) Indian systems: uninterrupted integration 3) Engine: Make in India 4) Spares: sustainment 5) Indian systems: seamless integration 6) Profit against investment (long terms) 7) Boost to manufac...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3536
Views: 3062719

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Army to test locally made gun that shoots and scoots in 85 seconds https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/army-to-test-locally-made-gun-that-shoots-and-scoots-in-85-seconds-101751889020033.html 07 July 2025 The MGS is a 155mm/52 calibre truck-mounted howitzer that can fire six rounds in a minute...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3536
Views: 3062719

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Army’s first regiment of long-range ATAGS artillery guns to be ready by February 2027 https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jul/07/armys-first-regiment-of-long-range-atags-artillery-guns-to-be-ready-by-february-2027 07 July 2025 The procurement of this system marks a significant milestone in...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1727
Views: 450112

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France’s flagship Rafale fighter jet https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-french-intelligence-china-used-embassies-to-undermine-sales-of-frances-flagship-rafale-fighter-jet/ 06 July 2025 VIDEO : https://x.com/ShivAroor/s...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1727
Views: 450112

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

China, Pakistan And A Proxy War Against India? What The Army Just Revealed For the first time, a senior Indian Army officer has publicly detailed how China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan during India's cross-border strikes. The Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2957
Views: 2113794

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Please use google translate to read article in English ---> https://translate.google.ca/?sl=auto&tl=en&op=websites

Dassault Aviation calls for 80% of NGF industrial tasks in the SCAF programme
https://opexnews.fr/dassault-80-pourcent-ngf-scaf/
07 July 2025
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 449
Views: 211574

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

https://x.com/ANI/status/1942213273962651669 ---> "Under India's BRICS Chairmanship, we will define BRICS in a new form. BRICS would mean "Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability", PM Narendra Modi at the BRICS Summit in Brazil. https://pbs.twimg.com/medi...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval History Thread
Replies: 166
Views: 88927

Re: Indian Naval History Thread

https://x.com/thisdayin_IN/status/1942199191977218554 ---> Sixty Five years in service of the nation. The Indian Naval Air Squadron 300 (INSAS 300) - the famed White Tigers was commissioned by Lt Cdr BD Law, on 07 July 1960, at Royal Naval Air Station, Brawdy, in UK. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GvQT...
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 18:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 205
Views: 227583

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

17 warships, nine submarines await approval
https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation ... t-approval
06 July 2025
Rs 240K crore projects in the pipeline to bolster Navy’s capability, next-generation frigates to be built indigenously
by Rakesh
08 Jul 2025 04:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1727
Views: 450112

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Great post Amber G. Needs to be pinned.
by Rakesh
07 Jul 2025 21:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3272
Views: 1171779

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

India actively considering Russia's proposal to supply and make Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/exclusive-india-actively-considering-russia-proposal-to-supply-and-make-sukhoi-su-57-fighter-jets-19619394.htm 11 June 2025 https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1942130652910109154...