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by Rakesh
27 May 2024 20:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4662
Views: 1599167

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Seven international customers are depicted in the picture below and India is the third one from bottom. The seven customers (from bottom to top) are ---> Egypt, Qatar, India, Greece, Croatia, UAE and I believe Serbia. https://x.com/DassaultFalcon/status/1795022516911579570 ---> [LT] “Our Rafale figh...
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 19:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 867
Views: 473100

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

The same HAL went on record last week, stating that the 80% ToT from GE will not include the critical core tech and would therefore not enable HAL to make these engines fully in-house. Needless to say, this was expected. If Rajnath Singh believes that anyone would offer their crown jewels, then it ...
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 02:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474762

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Please click on link below for pictures and videos. https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/1793920604183441735 ---> The Ukrainian Army overloaded a Russian air defense battery and was able to hit it in Mospyne, Donetsk region. Destroyed: - 96L6 radar - multiple S-400 launchers Why are they so close together?
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 02:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474762

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor https://www.twz.com/land/ukrainian-m1-abrams-tanks-get-elaborate-cope-cages-soviet-explosive-reactive-armor 24 May 2024 New defenses are appearing on Ukraine’s M1 Abrams tanks after at least a quarter of them have...
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 01:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 22
Views: 2966

Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy

China Says Taiwan Independence Backers Will Be ‘Left With Their Heads Broken’ As It Conducts Military Drills
https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityar ... ry-drills/
23 May 2024
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 01:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4238
Views: 2474762

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It’s Using Air-Launched Small Diameter Bombs https://www.twz.com/news-features/ukraine-situation-report-kyiv-says-its-using-air-launched-small-diameter-bombs 24 May 2024 For the first time, it’s been revealed that Ukraine is using the air-launched GBU-39 Small Di...
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 01:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 239
Views: 374802

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1794325441089839182 ---> Looks like IAF LUH. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GOa5eoIaUAAnYH4?format=jpg&name=900x900 https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1794331431633850793 ---> Production plant looks new, Tumakuru or old one. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GOa-hP_bQAMnujv?forma...
by Rakesh
27 May 2024 01:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2812
Views: 1686072

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

https://x.com/AlexLuck9/status/1794688641442492427 ---> You can have a "sanctions-proof" air force or you can have a capable air force. Pick one. Russian Fighter Deal Reflects Indonesia’s Goal of a ‘Sanctions-Proof’ Economy https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/russian-fighter-deal-reflects-indo...
by Rakesh
26 May 2024 06:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3163
Views: 937443

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

B-21, B-2 Comparison Image Shows Just How Weird The Raider’s Windows Really Are https://www.twz.com/air/b-21-b-2-comparison-image-shows-just-how-weird-the-raiders-windows-really-are 23 May 2024 The B-21 Raider evolved from the B-2, but it’s very much its own design, with its limited cockpit visibil...
by Rakesh
26 May 2024 04:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army Aviation
Replies: 97
Views: 39061

Re: Indian Army Aviation

HAL delivers Dhruv helicopters to Army within 2 weeks of contract signing
https://iadnews.in/hal-delivers-dhruv-h ... t-signing/
24 May 2024
by Rakesh
26 May 2024 04:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2242
Views: 612890

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

Indian Defence News | Defending India, With Vishnu Som | Episode 03

by Rakesh
26 May 2024 04:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2242
Views: 612890

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

Indian Defence News | Defending India, With Vishnu Som | Episode 02

by Rakesh
26 May 2024 04:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2242
Views: 612890

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

Indian Defence News | Defending India, With Vishnu Som | Episode 01

by Rakesh
26 May 2024 04:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5254
Views: 1560169

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

sanman wrote: 25 May 2024 19:09 Modi cabinet have pushed back to insist that DRDO implement reforms:
Please click the edit button on your post to see how to imbed a youtube video into a post.
by Rakesh
24 May 2024 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 22
Views: 2966

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: 22
Views: 2966

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: 22
Views: 2966

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: 503076

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: 867
Views: 473100

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: 680
Views: 349972

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: 3163
Views: 937443

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: 1120213

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: 22
Views: 2966

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: 22
Views: 2966

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: 606198

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: 333466

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: 8080

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: 606198

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: 830458

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: 606198

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: 606198

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: 22
Views: 2966

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 "...