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by Rakesh
06 Jan 2026 22:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HAL Dhruv: News & Discussion: 29 Dec 2025
Replies: 5
Views: 1248

Re: HAL Dhruv: News & Discussion: 29 Dec 2025

Indian Navy ALH Dhruv fleet set to resume flights after grounding
https://verticalmag.com/news/indian-nav ... grounding/
06 Jan 2026
by Rakesh
06 Jan 2026 22:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3095
Views: 1589667

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

India strengthening shield against drone attacks with joint defence CUAS grid
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 106190758/
06 Jan 2026
by Rakesh
06 Jan 2026 00:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2520
Views: 1495565

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

RCase wrote: 05 Jan 2026 23:59 Does this have Chinese or Turkish DNA?
100%. Taimoor is reportedly a derivative of the Ra'aad, which has its origins from China.
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 749
Views: 657173

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

^^^ https://x.com/NetramDefence/status/2008067312562377215?s=20 ---> Indian Army raises 15 'Bhairav' battalions with 1 lakh drone-capable operatives, one of the largest force transformations in recent history. Key highlights: • Bridge between Para SF & regular Infantry • All personnel trained in...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2994
Views: 2184829

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Saab receives order for GlobalEye from France https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2025/saab-receives-order-for-globaleye-from-france 30 Dec 2025 https://x.com/visionergeo/status/2008096300303085762?s=20 ---> France’s decision to move forward with an order for Swedish-built airborne early w...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2520
Views: 1495565

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Pakistan Army cracks down on pro-Imran voices. Court hands double life terms to top journalists https://theprint.in/world/pakistan-army-cracks-down-on-pro-imran-voices-court-hands-double-life-terms-to-top-journalists/2819233/ 05 Jan 2026 Supporters of ex-PM Imran Khan, the 7 were tried and convicte...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2520
Views: 1495565

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Pakistan Tests ‘Taimoor’ Air Launched Cruise Missile The Pakistan Air Force has successfully tested the indigenously developed Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, capable of striking land and sea targets up to 600 km with a conventional warhead. Fired from a Mirage aircraft, the subsonic missile f...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3578
Views: 3147915

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Bigger Punch For Indian Artillery With Ramjet Powered Shells The Indian Army, in partnership with IIT Madras, is pioneering ramjet-powered 155mm artillery shells, becoming the first armed force globally to operationally deploy such technology. These shells extend range by 30 to 50% while retaining ...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion
Replies: 25
Views: 11469

Re: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion

VIDEO: https://x.com/BharatShaktiBSI/status/20 ... 08334?s=20 ---> Why Pralay Missile is a game changer for the Indian Army. Watch @nitingokhale speak with Lieutenant General VK Saxena (retd).
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3578
Views: 3147915

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Indian Army to be world’s first to use ramjet-powered 155 mm artillery shells https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2025/12/31/indian-army-to-be-worlds-first-to-use-ramjet-powered-155-mm-artillery-shells.html 31 Dec 2025 https://x.com/c_aashish/status/2007814989831164015?s=20 ---> Army to be world’s ...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7211
Views: 3307851

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Rolls-Royce eyes India as third ‘home market’, plans major investment https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aerospace-defence/rolls-royce-eyes-india-as-third-home-market-plans-major-investment/126213136 28 Dec 2025 https://x.com/Tej_Intel/status/2008111411151659077?s=20 ---> So th...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

VIDEO : https://x.com/ShiroBarks/status/2007980848461889681?s=20 ---> Tejas Full Mission Simulator facility at the ADE, another one at AFS, Sulur. Simulators let pilots practice thousands of malfunctions like fly-by-wire sensor or actuator failures. The team is currently working on simulators for T...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2195
Views: 6990451

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/2007866472832565755 ---> Astra is a great missile and performs brilliantly with Mk1A . https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/2007871041079746745?s=20 ---> Astra BVRAAM has been successfully Integrated with the Tejas Mk1A. (Picture Credit: @Praneethfrank) https://pbs....
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3969
Views: 1475321

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Barracuda nuclear submarines: this announcement radically changes the future of the Royale https://armees.com/sous-marins-nucleaires-barracuda-cette-annonce-change-radicalement-lavenir-de-la-marine/ 31 Dec 2025 France has just hit a big blow by delivering its attack nuclear submarines a year ahead.
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/2007733319593799862?s=20 ---> On this very day in the year 2001, The Tejas took to the sky for the first time. 25 years later, this jet has been developed into a word class light weight 4.5 generation fighter featuring an AESA radar, NCW (Network Centric Warfare) c...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion
Replies: 25
Views: 11469

Re: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion

^^^
Indian Army Places Rs 293-Crore Emergency Order for PULS Rocket Systems
https://bharatshakti.in/indian-army-pla ... e_vignette
03 Jan 2026
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion
Replies: 25
Views: 11469

Re: Integrated Rocket Force: News & Discussion

Army signs deal to procure long-range rocket launchers Suryastra https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/army-to-procure-long-range-rocket-launchers-in-major-deal-backed-by-israeli-technology/article70468168.ece 03 Jan 2026 It has signed a ₹293 crore contract with NIBE Limited, backed by Israeli tec...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/zone5aviation/status/2007806482436563098?s=20 ---> Happy 25th to this little guy! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G90pThQbAAAV1Od?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G90pTgaaQAAihZN?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G90pTgXaEAENNCo?format=jpg&name=...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2844
Views: 1615416

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://x.com/connect_rishav/status/140 ... 28867?s=20 ---> Looking for some cool selfies? Enjoy this one of Indian Air Force Mirage 2000I formation flight.

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by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2551
Views: 1380460

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://x.com/Kunal_Biswas707/status/2007295603613606135?s=20 ---> This Indian Army T-72M1 has completely lost its mind — now convinced it’s a Navy destroyer slicing through enemy waters! 125 mm cannon ready to vaporize anything that floats… 12.7 mm heavy machine gun hosing down imaginary submarines...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 23:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1984
Views: 1371756

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

From Left to Right : Kilo Class (1), Type 209 Class (1), Scorpene Class (1), Scorpene Class (2), Scorpene Class (3), Scorpene Class (4), Scorpene Class (5), Type 209 Class (2) and Kilo Class (2). Thus one pair of Kilo Class, one pair of Type 209 Class and five Scorpene Class boats. https://x.com/aji...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2551
Views: 1380460

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Sabotaging Self-Sufficiency in Defence https://www.spsmai.com/experts-speak/?id=1771&q=Sabotaging-Self-Sufficiency-in-Defence 14 Dec 2025 Systemic delays, bureaucratic inertia, and vested interests have undermined indigenous innovation, forced imports despite capable domestic technologies, and ...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3333
Views: 1491963

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

The U.S. Navy Must Build the ‘Golden Fleet’ https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/01/the-u-s-navy-must-build-the-golden-fleet/ 02 Jan 2026 Navy’s Next Destroyer Is Vital as U.S.–China Tensions Escalate https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/navys-next-destroyer-vital-us-china-tensions-escalate 14 April...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2994
Views: 2184829

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

https://x.com/OwenAviation/status/2002725062969786602?s=20 ---> Debut of the Taiwan F-16V Block 70! https://x.com/blocksixtynine/status/2007131682764419325?s=20 ---> This is essentially a baseline plus configuration with Taiwan-specific add ons incl. F-16E/F analogous full glass PVI, Scorpion HObIT ...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3578
Views: 3147915

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://x.com/nazistaditya001/status/2007054614886265029?s=20 ---> BREAKING "From 38km to 78km: How India Just Doubled its Artillery Reach." IIT Madras and Munitions India Limited just dropped a game-changer. The Indian Army is set to become the FIRST in the world to deploy Ramjet-Powered ...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3969
Views: 1475321

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Danish P-8 Sale Set To Boost Poseidon’s Northern Footprint https://www.twz.com/air/danish-p-8-sale-set-to-boost-poseidons-northern-footprint 02 Jan 2026 Denmark is investing in new maritime patrol aircraft to bolster its capabilities in the Baltic and North Atlantic, with a particular focus on Gree...
by Rakesh
05 Jan 2026 22:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2551
Views: 1380460

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://x.com/connect_rishav/status/200 ... 71035?s=20 ---> Indian Army T-90S "Bheesma" with new reinforced cope cage, offering additional all-aspect protection.

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by Rakesh
04 Jan 2026 18:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/AnchitGupta9/status/20077 ... 48175?s=20 ---> India celerates Tejas's first flight's 25 years. Worth remembering Wg Cdr Rajiv Kothiyal, the pilot who flew that sortie. Awarded Kirti Chakra the same day.

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by Rakesh
04 Jan 2026 18:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

VIDEO: https://x.com/ANI/status/2007757991697924425?s=20 ---> Bengaluru, Karnataka: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) hosts a two-day national seminar, Tejas-25, to commemorate 25 years of the Tejas program and chart the future of Indian aviation toward 2047.
by Rakesh
04 Jan 2026 18:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/2007751728545083815?s=20 ---> On the 25th anniversary of Tejas LCA's historic first flight, IAF reflects on enduring partnership in building this fighter. Congratulations to ADA's innovative scientists, HAL's skilled engineers, brave IAF & IN test pilots/engineers, a...
by Rakesh
04 Jan 2026 02:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Replies: 379
Views: 359311

Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement
https://theprint.in/defence/greece-look ... t/2817099/
02 Jan 2026
by Rakesh
04 Jan 2026 02:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2520
Views: 1495565

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Pakistan Air Force tests indigenously developed 600-km range Taimoor cruise missile
https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/pa ... id/2140886
03 Jan 2026
by Rakesh
02 Jan 2026 20:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
Replies: 113
Views: 70416

Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion

We really need to invest in SSGNs, as an offshoot of the S5 Class SSBN. 13,000+ ton, pumpjet propulsion, advanced sonar via NPOL and VLS tubes consisting of BrahMos and Nirbhay. Around 54 - 72 missiles (via a 18 - 24 VLS layout). Prowl the oceans - Run Silent, Run Deep. Will also negate the VLS dis...
by Rakesh
02 Jan 2026 20:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 951
Views: 1063991

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

^^^ BTW, Govt's priority right now is to expedite the 114 MRFA contract by the end of the financial year. Our priorities!!! :roll: :roll: :roll:

We have reached a stage that the MRFA is now an absolute must.
by Rakesh
02 Jan 2026 20:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7211
Views: 3307851

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

VIDEO : https://x.com/Indian_Analyzer/status/2006627198850277754?s=20 ---> CBI registers FIR against a Delhi man who emailed ISRO, HAL, DRDO, even the Pentagon, claiming he had the PM’s “BLESSINGS” to help build an indigenous jet engine 😂 PMO flagged the fraud instantly. (By: Aman Sharma/CNN18)
by Rakesh
02 Jan 2026 20:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
Replies: 113
Views: 70416

Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion

We really need to invest in SSGNs, as an offshoot of the S5 Class SSBN. 13,000+ ton, pumpjet propulsion, advanced sonar via NPOL and VLS tubes consisting of BrahMos and Nirbhay. Around 54 - 72 missiles (via a 18 - 24 VLS layout). Prowl the oceans - Run Silent, Run Deep. Will also negate the VLS disa...
by Rakesh
02 Jan 2026 20:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3333
Views: 1491963

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

https://x.com/AirPowerNEW1/status/2005965487822266725?s=20 ---> US tri-service F-35 deliveries and orders now exceed 1,000 aircraft. Current plans point to more than 1,500 F-35 aircraft in service by the mid-2030s, with the fleet potentially approaching 2,000 by the late 2030s, likely the program’s ...