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by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Click on link below to read the thread... https://x.com/JaimeOcon1/status/1793571267624267796 ---> BREAKING: Taiwan's military releases more details on China's Joint Sword 2024A exercises, including a map. 42 Chinese military aircraft were reported around Taiwan, 28 crossing the median line. 15 Navy...
by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

VIDEO: https://x.com/OfficialBen_L/status/1793864597897953484 ---> Video from PLA Eastern Theater Command showing simulated joint strikes on Taiwan.
by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://x.com/ianellisjones/status/1793492050681471401 ----> Let the games begin — China launches exercise Joint Sword 2024A, surrounding Taiwan from all directions. Thread with everything you need to know + tracking live updates. https://x.com/Jkylebass/status/1793926740919627916 ---> China has no...
by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 932
Views: 502637

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

Post upgrade, Rambha will get a new name! Su Su Rambha! :lol:

https://x.com/ang3lkenny/status/1793941093727236357 ---> Super Sukhoi (aka Su Su).

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by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 864
Views: 471670

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

^^^ https://x.com/ang3lkenny/status/1793913190595915855 ---> The CAPEX plan and the 20,000 ton isothermal press + 50,000 ton hydraulic press part that we know about now.

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by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 679
Views: 349125

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

VIDEO : https://x.com/GlobalPressCorp/status/1793979638957633536 ---> BREAKING: it appears as though a Chinese Naval advanced Type 071 landing ship (Longhushan/980 hull number) has caught on fire. At this time it is unclear what has caused this fire* . *My guess would be poor build quality
by Rakesh
23 May 2024 20:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3161
Views: 936569

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

First Aerial View Of B-21 Raider Offers New Insights
https://www.twz.com/air/first-aerial-vi ... w-insights
22 May 2024
With flight testing now deeply underway, the U.S. Air Force is giving us our first look from high up in the sky at the B-21 Raider.
by Rakesh
23 May 2024 20:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3880
Views: 1119482

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1793318901440561443 ---> JUST IN: Successful first force assessment firing of the upgraded medium-range air-to-ground strategic missile ASMPA-R. This unloaded missile was fired by a Rafale of the strategic air forces during a flight representative of a nuclear raid...
by Rakesh
23 May 2024 20:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Click on link below to read the thread...

https://x.com/ianellisjones/status/1793492050681471401 ----> Let the games begin — China launches exercise Joint Sword 2024A, surrounding Taiwan from all directions. Thread with everything you need to know + tracking live updates.
by Rakesh
23 May 2024 20:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Please update this link at the start of the second post with their document from official website. https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/moolenaar-rubio-lawmakers-warn-about-pentagons-alarming-lack-urgency-address I have updated the second post as well. Thank you so much fo...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 19:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1858
Views: 605636

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

When Plan A (Project 75I) does not work for whatever reason, where is the back up plan (more Scorpenes)? Key naval acquisition programs suffer from this myopia i.e. aircraft carriers, submarines, torpedoes. I really hope the contract for three additional Scorpene boats are signed soon after the elec...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 19:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The IAF History Thread
Replies: 1175
Views: 333095

Re: The IAF History Thread

Twitter Thread on 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐈 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐇 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐑. https://x.com/arjunavayana/status/1778059030096748939 ---> A distinguished officer of the Indian Air Force, Prithi Singh assumed the role of Air Officer Commanding in Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Western Air Command from August 1, 1988, to April 30, 1992...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 19:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military Legends
Replies: 24
Views: 8048

Re: Indian Military Legends

Twitter Thread on Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC. Please click on link below. https://x.com/CestMoiz/status/1792922821540159727 ---> This day in 1999, a young Captain by the name of Manoj Kumar Pandey was going gung ho, clearing Pakis in Khalubar. Little would he have have known that he had just...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 19:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1858
Views: 605636

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Meanwhile.... Latest On Indonesia’s Scorpène And Plan To Acquire Four More Submarines https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/05/latest-on-indonesias-scorpene-and-plan-to-acquire-four-more-submarines/ 19 May 2024 France Offers New ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Li-Ion Submarine To Indonesia https://www.navaln...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 19:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1705
Views: 830039

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Indian Navy’s New Chief Outlines Strategic Vision in First Address to Naval Officers
https://bharatshakti.in/cns-tripathi-co ... dian-navy/
22 May 2024
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1858
Views: 605636

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

@Rakesh - I've exactly same thoughts on the P-75I Navantia sub entry. Our Service Chiefs do give amazing speeches though. See below... https://x.com/ajitkdubey/status/1793158676020425095 ---> Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow protect national maritime interests: The new motto of the Indian Navy given by Ad...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1858
Views: 605636

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

https://x.com/Mark99xm/status/1793151527173099539 ---> China is preparing for a war and meanwhile India has put a submarine acquisition plan on hold to give some foreign company time to develop a tech (that has already been developed in India). Om Shanti. https://x.com/EkNashwar/status/1792896401254...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://x.com/DryBulkETF/status/1792915443327390201 ---> Something odd is happening in China's iron ore market: In the last 12 months, inventory levels are up marginally (~15mt), yet the difference between iron ore supplied and iron ore used is up a staggering 158mt. For context, the ~140mt of "...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://x.com/TheresaAFallon/status/1792497900188037551 ---> Everyone needs to read this. Kudos to @FT. This is not behind a paywall and worth your time and attention.

The battlegrounds that could decide a US-China war over Taiwan
https://ig.ft.com/taiwan-battlegrounds/
19 May 2024
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/yes-japan-will-defend-taiwan/ 18 May 2024 'https://x.com/Joel_P_Atkinson/status/1793084920728056195 ---> A PLA officer training manual titled “Japanese Air Self-Defense Force” minced no words about how Beijing understands Taiwan’s strate...
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 19
Views: 2299

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

AshishA wrote: 22 May 2024 13:09 Please use this link. I think this is from the official x account. The twitter account listed in the first post appears to a CCP propagandist.

https://x.com/committeeonccp/status/1788315497672446093
Thank You so much for this Ashish. I will change the link.
by Rakesh
22 May 2024 18:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1044
Views: 6040262

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

35 out of the 36 Rafales that came to India were *NOT* of the F3R(I) standard (the variant with the ISE upgrades). These aircraft were upgraded in India to that standard. Thus Air HQ accepted an aircraft that was not up to the specification standard. Only one Rafale (Serial #RB008) landed in India w...
by Rakesh
20 May 2024 18:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3880
Views: 1119482

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Babcock Pitches Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System To ROK Navy
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -rok-navy/
20 May 2024
by Rakesh
20 May 2024 18:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 594
Views: 312608

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Indian Army ammo imports down significantly due to indigenisation
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 517133904/
17 May 2024
by Rakesh
19 May 2024 17:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3880
Views: 1119482

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Latest On Indonesia’s Scorpène And Plan To Acquire Four More Submarines
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ubmarines/
19 May 2024
by Rakesh
18 May 2024 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3368
Views: 915527

Re: Military Flight Safety

Already posted in this thread. Please see the post above yours.
by Rakesh
18 May 2024 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 594
Views: 312608

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://x.com/KesariDhwaj/status/1791428628494127582 ---> While I don't think placing reload rounds in the front is a good idea, using tractors as ATGM mounts in Punjab theater is quite an innovative idea. - Our 2nd Gen ATGMs needs a clear line of sight to knock-out enemy tanks. - As you can see, th...
by Rakesh
18 May 2024 03:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 594
Views: 312608

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://x.com/clashreport/status/1791095717651435693 ---> Indian Army using tractor to carry anti-tank (ATGM) missiles.

https://x.com/SandeepUnnithan/status/17 ... 2512684347 ---> Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan in one frame.

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by Rakesh
18 May 2024 03:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 864
Views: 471670

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

^^^ https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791492048551583850 ---> HAL to invest in multiple strategic assets intended towards greater indigenization, including a 20,000 ton isothermal press and a 50,000 ton hydraulic press for manufacturing forgings for engines and aero structures. A carbon fiber faci...
by Rakesh
18 May 2024 03:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 864
Views: 471670

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

https://x.com/Varun55484761/status/1791506329565339880 ---> Good News. HAL is looking to setup a 50,000 ton hydraulic press. This can use for manufacturing diverse kind of aerospace and engine parts. AMCA bulkheads could possibly be forged in this facility. This is crucial for the overall stability ...