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- 17 May 2024 19:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4175
- Views: 2456446
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
One very surprising revelation is that Russians don’t seem to have hardened aircraft shelters on their airbases! https://www.rferl.org/amp/crimea-russian-air-base-attacked-satellite-images/31982540.html … many more photos The exact same thing the US Congress has been warning the Sec of the Air Forc...
- 17 May 2024 17:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
What timelines are we talking here? Is this a 50+ year vision? Current position (last few decades) has been to have 3 carriers - 2 active and 1 in refit/reserve. IN is yet to achieve this. It sounds like it will take another two decades to get to 3 carriers fleet. A crude comparison would be Newpor...
- 17 May 2024 17:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1022
- Views: 6031116
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
HAL is making the case for the IAF to acquire the MRFA.
Air HQ only has to sit back and let HAL do its work for them.
The fighter gap is big enough that even 18 aircraft a year will not be enough to meet the shortfall.
Air HQ only has to sit back and let HAL do its work for them.
The fighter gap is big enough that even 18 aircraft a year will not be enough to meet the shortfall.
- 17 May 2024 02:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Cup half full viewpoint - Looks like we will get more destroyers and subs then! True., carriers dont sail alone !!.. there would need to be destroyers and frigates providing air and anti sub cover..replinishment vessels/ command ships. And submarine/s too :| .. where are all those coming from “You ...
- 16 May 2024 22:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 709181
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
See both pictures below :lol: https://x.com/DanCollins2011/status/1791066158323368069 ---> I told him China needs to stop working with Russia. Two weeks later…. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNslLXIWcAACbUi?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNslLXKXAAAwPqq?format=jpg&name=900x9...
- 16 May 2024 20:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 636
Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://x.com/Ignis_Rex/status/1791035870210085350 ---> US Congressmen: 90% of US fighter jets in the Western Pacific will be destroyed within hours of a US-China conflict by missiles. The military bases being mentioned are those in Japan, S Korea, Guam and Northern Marianas. The Congressmen got win...
- 16 May 2024 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 636
China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
There is no invasion *YET* . So don't panic. I have created this thread because such a war is definitely on the cards and would be good to game out possible Chinese military strategies to take over Taiwan. Please use this thread to also game out scenarios of what an allied task force would do to st...
- 16 May 2024 18:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1022
- Views: 6031116
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
MoD asks HAL to deliver 18 Tejas Mark-1A jets by next year https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/mod-asks-hal-to-deliver-18-tejas-mark-1a-jets-by-next-year-621598 16 May 2024 https://x.com/ajaynewsman/status/1790978319674147295 ---> MoD asks HAL to meet contract deadline of 18 jets by March 2025....
- 16 May 2024 06:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
- Replies: 181
- Views: 266705
Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1790849434156208501 ---> Files prepared for larger orders. Keep an eye on the next CCS!
- 15 May 2024 23:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
post elections, big changes are expected, so who knows .. the IN was for long, seen as the poor step sister but she seems to have evolved into a Cinderella, and her fairy godmother may make an appearance. The somali pirates have opened a lot of eyes and minds in the Indian establishment and enthuse...
- 15 May 2024 22:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Chetak-ji ....
https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1790723576166748618 ---> The best way of avoiding such mirth would be for our ruling elite to convey crucial decisions (?) of this nature, via a national security strategy or a defence white paper, rather than as election bombast.
https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1790723576166748618 ---> The best way of avoiding such mirth would be for our ruling elite to convey crucial decisions (?) of this nature, via a national security strategy or a defence white paper, rather than as election bombast.
- 15 May 2024 21:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
why the pessimism, admiral ? As long as it is ordered no need to worry ., Indian procurements are like that complicated child birth !!.. you never know the delivery date :mrgreen: unless it comes to consultant PMs attention and an emergency caesarian is done for express delivery :(( Dr Saab, nothin...
- 15 May 2024 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Rajnath Singh is repeating what the Admirals at Naval HQ are telling him. There is no way he came up with this hairbrained idea on his own. Naval HQ once again is falling into a mess of its own making. Admirals dithered on IAC-3 and P-75I for ever a decade and are continuing to do so. But massaging ...
- 15 May 2024 19:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 224
- Views: 89357
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
There were unconfirmed rumours of the Navy ordering a follow on batch of Rafales for their combat naval air wing. This rumour is now more or less becoming true. Be careful what we celebrate, because it opens the door for even more imports. TEDBF has yet to receive official sanction and these Admiral...
- 15 May 2024 02:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger
- Replies: 88
- Views: 27508
Re: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger
https://x.com/cqc_coffee_guns/status/17 ... 0334317735 ---> My favourite gorgeously ugly aircraft. Its like a well fed Panavia Tornado went to University and turned communist and malnourished. Joking. I love the Flogger.
- 15 May 2024 00:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8969
- Views: 2610400
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
VIDEO : https://x.com/sidhant/status/1790436964165996885 ---> "Countries who go to court to decide their elections are giving us Gyan on how to conduct our own elections. Mind games," says EAM Jaishankar. Adds, "Western media openly endorses candidates, political parties in this coun...
- 14 May 2024 20:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8969
- Views: 2610400
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
VIDEO: https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1790203003888345236 ---> “The dominance of the United States, which started after the end of the Cold War, has effectively come to an end.” — Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India.
- 14 May 2024 20:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8969
- Views: 2610400
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
There was a time (especiallyduring the SE fighter contest thread) on BRF, that any mention of US sanctions on India would result in giving gyan along the lines of BRF is so narrow minded and is unable to look at the *BIG* picture. Now only silence comes from these MUTUs on BRF. Chabahar Port: US say...
- 14 May 2024 20:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3877
- Views: 1114880
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
https://x.com/MarineNationale/status/1790047349370425405 ---> Operate further and longer! It's possible with the first transfer at sea of the Aster missile, carried out between the BRF* Jacques Chevallier and the Charles De Gaulle! Complex operation which illustrates the Navy's ability to adapt fo...
- 14 May 2024 20:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2941
- Views: 1083371
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Indian Army to get first Hermes-900 drone on May 18, to boost surveillance on Pakistan border
https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/indi ... 510205409/
10 May 2024
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10 May 2024
- 14 May 2024 19:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3252
- Views: 959620
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
https://x.com/BharatForgeLtd/status/1790285926649716757 ---> In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, Mr. Baba Kalyani, the Chaiman &.Managing Director of Bharat Forge Ltd., mentioned about the defense technologies at Bharat Forge and how India is rising as the beacon of self-reliance ...
- 14 May 2024 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2350
- Views: 845121
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/status/1789994714369851788 Published on 13th may 2024. Alpha defence is reporting the launch of T90 mk3 from HVF Avadi. Article on the T-90 Mk3 from HVT Avadi.... Unveiling the T-90 Mark III https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2024/05/13/unveiling-the-t-90-mark-iii/?...
- 14 May 2024 19:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1824467
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Four Years Of The Galwan Clashes:
The Road Leading To And From Galwan; A Snapshot Of Grand Chinese Miscalculation
The Road Leading To And From Galwan; A Snapshot Of Grand Chinese Miscalculation
- 14 May 2024 19:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8409
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/MazagonDockLtd/status/1790324706673074620 ---> Defense Secretary, Shri Giridhar Aramane today launched ‘Arowana’ the midget submarine that was designed and being constructed by MDL. The submarine is being developed as a proof of concept. MDL is simultaneously working on development of ...
- 14 May 2024 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1118
- Views: 243621
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
VIDEO : https://x.com/TimesAlgebraIND/status/1790301733119574131 ----> CHITRA TRIPATHI - Modi Ji, You are saying Congress will win only 40 seats overall & NDA will win 80 out of 80 in UP. But Rahul is contesting from Raebareli. PM MODI 😂🔥🔥 - Rahul Gandhi is special only for media. I can underst...
- 14 May 2024 19:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6393
- Views: 2103256
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
The very same baboons are glad to shell out $7.5mil/engine for full-imported F404s , which in itself struggles to keep with the Kaveri, purely technology-wise - (betw also hearing that these same worthies are "vigorously" negotiating with the same OEM, for the asking rate of $11mil/engine...
- 14 May 2024 19:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 721
- Views: 224508
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Modi govt sets timeline for theaterisation, work being sped up https://theprint.in/defence/modi-govt-sets-timeline-for-theaterisation-work-being-sped-up/2084552/ 14 May 2024 Modi dispensation wants it rolled out within one year of the new govt's swearing-in. Comes after armed forces held a conferen...
- 14 May 2024 18:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2811
- Views: 1682734
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/RealAirPower1/status/1790101954128966144 ---> Unbelievable CCTV footage capturing a Bangladeshi AF Yak-130 trainer "bouncing" off the runway before crashing into the Karnaphuli River on 09 May 2024. A Maverick-style flyby gone horribly wrong. ^^^^ https://x.com/arunp...
- 09 May 2024 18:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 777283
- 09 May 2024 18:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 777283
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1788479873243103521 ---> DMSRDE has made a landmark achievement by developing liquid ramjet fuel for an advanced air breathing engine. This fuel has been tested successfully at a ramjet test bed at DRDL on 08 May 2024. BPCL and Mineral Oil Corporation Pvt Ltd are i...
- 08 May 2024 20:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1118
- Views: 243621
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
https://x.com/_Saffron_Girl_/status/1788113915811143960 ---->
Prakash Raj: Save democracy, save India, vote for Congress.
Congress: You are an African. Sit down.
Prakash Raj: Save democracy, save India, vote for Congress.
Congress: You are an African. Sit down.
- 07 May 2024 19:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4175
- Views: 2456446
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
VIDEO: https://x.com/narrative_hole/status/1787787376900903005 ---> The US told Ukraine to hide the Abrams, but here we are again. 7th destroyed US Abrams tank.
- 07 May 2024 19:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4175
- Views: 2456446
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
VIDEO: https://x.com/Trollstoy88/status/1787796967235490143 ---> The video of the German Leopard 2 tank aged like a fine wine.
- 07 May 2024 19:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 709181
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
:rotfl: VIDEO : https://x.com/Sprinterfactory/status/1787482463976989121 ---> The French ambassador was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry building, and within just minutes of his departure, the French Foreign Ministry issued a statement confirming that France would not send any military force...
- 07 May 2024 19:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6393
- Views: 2103256
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1787754924102840538 ---> Godrej & Boyce, announced that its business Godrej Aerospace, is developing a high-temperature brazing process crucial for Aero Engine performance, marking a first for India. This process being developed serves a crucial need in the rea...
- 06 May 2024 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6393
- Views: 2103256
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1787131225846477231 ---> Team is working on a high octane article on GTRE. AtmaNirbhar Engine of Bharat - Past, Present and Future.
- 06 May 2024 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6393
- Views: 2103256
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
The very same baboons are glad to shell out $7.5mil/engine for full-imported F404s , which in itself struggles to keep with the Kaveri, purely technology-wise - (betw also hearing that these same worthies are "vigorously" negotiating with the same OEM, for the asking rate of $11mil/engine...
- 06 May 2024 19:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3325
- Views: 778411
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/17 ... 5938587912 ---> A Lamborghini Huracan Avio with the IAF's MiG-25.
- 06 May 2024 19:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3256
- Views: 2396335
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1709548750287626368 ---> Automatic Gun Barrel Inspection & Cleaning Robot (ABCR) for 125mm & 155mm barrels developed by Pune-based 'Bit Mapper' on display at #Swavlamban2023.
- 06 May 2024 19:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 709181
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
https://x.com/ElbridgeColby/status/1786443385043038349 ---> What an incredible indictment of our sanctions policy toward Russia. Remarkable.
Russia’s new economy may end up prolonging its war
https://www.ft.com/content/3fd6b61b-f9f ... 909868a0b6
02 May 2024