ORCA is khayali pulao.
Until funds are sanctioned to design & develop aircraft, ORCA, TEDBF, etc are pipe dreams.
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- 12 Dec 2024 06:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
- 12 Dec 2024 04:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3295
- Views: 1023694
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
^^^^^^^ Yeah, given the perilous state IN sub-surface programs are currently in, parallel programs are an absolute necessity - so yes, one from east in parallel to the other from west, is a very good initiative. Betw, I think it'll be Amur-1650 and not 950 - it's not that difficult for the Russkies...
- 12 Dec 2024 04:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2488
- Views: 1032370
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Are you sure these are readily available? Also do we think we have funds for such large deal? Even if we start the process of acquiring them, don't we need more fighters to provide the necessary escort of such bombers? What I am worried about is the repeat of an Air Force version of Gorshkov deal w...
- 11 Dec 2024 23:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
@Kartik: Alpha Defence is a classic example of taking the brain out of your head and flushing it down the toilet. In all his rant about GaA vs GaN, he never once mentioned about the Tejas Mk1A having a GaA radar. He certainly knew it, but he chose to conveniently ignore that fact. Then he went into ...
- 11 Dec 2024 23:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2488
- Views: 1032370
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
LRAShM + SMART Torpedo + a "possible" sale of Tu-160M should be an effective deterrent against PLAN CBGs.
- 11 Dec 2024 17:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2488
- Views: 1032370
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
PAK-DA is still very much in development. Will take a decade to achieve full operational capability.
A prototype was supposed to be rolled out last year. Not happened AFAIK.
A prototype was supposed to be rolled out last year. Not happened AFAIK.
- 11 Dec 2024 17:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 233
- Views: 321054
Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1866786502258417906 --> BEML Limited has secured an order worth ₹136 Crores from Ministry of Defence for High Mobility Vehicles (HMV) 8x8 to be used for Battle Field Surveillance System (BFSS) project. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GegoNrLaEAMOLWb?format=jpg&name...
- 11 Dec 2024 17:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2166
- Views: 714565
Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls on Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin in Moscow
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2082985
10 Dec 2024
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2082985
10 Dec 2024
- 11 Dec 2024 11:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2166
- Views: 714565
- 11 Dec 2024 11:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2166
- Views: 714565
Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Russian Su-57 Spotted With Flat 2D Thrust Vectoring Nozzle
https://theaviationist.com/2024/12/11/r ... ng-nozzle/
11 December 2024
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11 December 2024
- 11 Dec 2024 11:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2488
- Views: 1032370
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Russian Tu-160M Strategic Bombers For Indian Air Force! A Game-Changer Or White Elephant For India?
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/russian-t ... or-indian/
26 Nov 2024
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/russian-t ... or-indian/
26 Nov 2024
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
- 11 Dec 2024 11:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2442
- Views: 942984
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Slow clap... https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1866704738386895297 ---> Now if you look this way, you can see what we call the WhAP 8x8 IFV" "So you'd received orders for 18 of these I hear?" "Well yes sir, but for IPMV, an APC variant. CRPF ordered another 6" "Huh so tha...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
This is exactly what I was telling those like Alpha Defense and others who were saying that due to Dassault's large backlog, the Navy's Rafales couldn't be delivered till 2030 or so. I was insisting that if a company takes on an order it is their obligation to deliver on time or else penalties woul...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2051
- Views: 696237
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1865640053252272622 ---> Project 75 India. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeQVuHtacAA8NhB?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeQVudnaEAAlnPc?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GeQVu30acAABj6H?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Rakesh Can I ask a question then?? I know a lot of forumites will have my guts for garters!! So until Rafale M comes in what is Vikrama.. and Vikrant II doing Floating Target practiice range for all and sundry to try out practice runs!!! Half the time Mig 29's are either not serviceable or if servi...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6755
Re: China-Taiwan Conflict: Combat Tactics & Strategy
VIDEO : https://x.com/ianellisjones/status/1866292256837124538 ---> General Smith: “ The advantage lies with us because our last combat was captured on somebody’s iPhone 14. The Chinese’ last combat was captured on oil and canvas, and they should not forget that. I would not undersell the value tha...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3271
- Views: 888868
Re: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
She was commissioned on 02 Sept 2022. A great milestone for the Indian Navy. INS Vikrant fully operational after completing final clearance: Vice Admiral Srinivas https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-vikrant-fully-operational-after-completing-final-clearance-vice-admiral-srinivas/ar...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 128
- Views: 52151
Re: Indian Army Aviation
https://x.com/rajatpTOI/status/1866333569003430100 ---> BTW, a corps commander last week had a narrow escape when the Chetak helicopter in which he was flying made an emergency landing due to a technical snag in Rajasthan. https://x.com/wartrophy_414/status/1866363618041713123 ---> Now who should we...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3295
- Views: 1023694
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
At this rate, we might have to open up a thread like this on BRF ---> https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?t=7780 :P Just to whet the MUTU appetite :rotfl: :lol: https://x.com/Tej_Intel/status/1866479396363837802 ---> Rajnath Singh in Russia - a very very significant visit. Not there just...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3295
- Views: 1023694
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
https://x.com/SJha1618/status/1866533258613113257 ---> The Indian Defence Minister's reported statement on India-Russia ties during the meeting with Putin: 'Higher than the Highest Mountain' 'Deeper than the Deepest Ocean' This even as the BJP openly accuses the US of direct political interference. ...
- 11 Dec 2024 10:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 81
- Views: 31741
Re: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Speaking of which, any reason we can't get back the Chakra-II/Nerpa as well, on another 10-year lease - was scheduled for decommissioning etc, but beggars can't be choosers, right? After all, weren't we looking at extending the Chakra-II/Nerpa lease anyway, at one point of time? Chakra-II had a lot...
- 08 Dec 2024 05:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 81
- Views: 31741
Re: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Indigenous nuclear attack submarine design to take 4-5 years, another five years for construction https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indigenous-nuclear-attack-submarine-design-to-take-4-5-years-another-five-years-for-construction/article68959614.ece 07 Dec 2024 Last week, Navy chief Admiral Din...
- 06 Dec 2024 03:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 81
- Views: 31741
Re: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Nuclear attack submarine programme will lift defence ecosystem, says Navy chief https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/nuclear-attack-submarine-programme-will-lift-defence-ecosystem-says-navy-chief/articleshow/115982334.cms 05 Dec 2024 https://x.com/manupubby/status/1864511746029047985 -...
- 06 Dec 2024 03:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 605
- Views: 243693
- 06 Dec 2024 03:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1805
- Views: 925586
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Indian Navy to be 175 warships strong force
- 05 Dec 2024 23:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9987
Re: Adieu MiG-21 Fishbed!
MiG-21 phase-out delayed due to production challenges for Tejas jets: Sources
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/m ... 2024-12-04
04 Dec 2024
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/m ... 2024-12-04
04 Dec 2024
- 05 Dec 2024 23:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1611
- Views: 318206
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Any chance INS Vikrant will enter dry dock for modification of structure to fit a larger lift before the Rafales arrive? In the meantime Navy will have only INS Vikramaditya. Rafale M will be modified to fit inside INS Vikrant and not the other way around. Installing larger lifts will involve openi...
- 05 Dec 2024 23:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Thank you for posting this nash. I have not seen a report of 145 TEDBFs to date. This is news to me. Other relevant portions of the article that I would like to highlight... The sources said, France would be obligated under contract to deliver the first Rafale Marine aircraft in 37 months from the d...
- 05 Dec 2024 09:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2885
- Views: 1766814
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
According to Mr. Macron, France and Saudi Arabia have the “will to move forward” on the Rafale dossier
https://www.opex360.com/2024/12/04/selo ... es-rafale/
04 Dec 2024
https://www.opex360.com/2024/12/04/selo ... es-rafale/
04 Dec 2024
- 05 Dec 2024 08:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1530
- Views: 957076
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/SandeepUnnithan/status/1863983915511218364 ---> Graphic shows maximum range of a LRAShM coastal battery from the A&N Islands. https://x.com/SandeepUnnithan/status/1863985867955523668 ---> Reserve its use for hi-value targets - carriers, capital ships, submarine pens, command posts,...
- 05 Dec 2024 08:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1530
- Views: 957076
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Successful Test of LRAShM: What Strategic Capabilities Will It Add To Navy ? This week will be observed as Navy week to commemorate Indian Navy conducting one of the most comprehensive naval defeats on the Pakistan Navy in 1971. India recently tested the LRAShM as part of a hypersonic missile missi...
- 05 Dec 2024 08:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 152
- Views: 49683
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
VIDEO : https://x.com/ANI/status/1864260354504843618 ---> On Navy Day 2024, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi says, "As part of our 30 years submarine building plan of 1999, wherein the government had approved that you could have 12 submarines which will be built in India with...
- 05 Dec 2024 08:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1031
- Views: 583144
- 05 Dec 2024 08:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1031
- Views: 583144
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
X-Post from the Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments thread... https://x.com/livefist/status/1863916739886530776 ---> Fresh in from the Indian MoD’s Defence Acquisition Council: https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1864188158289535281 ---> IAF has already contracted for 129 DR-118 Dhru...
- 05 Dec 2024 08:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1031
- Views: 583144
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
X-Post from the Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments thread... https://x.com/livefist/status/1863916739886530776 ---> Fresh in from the Indian MoD’s Defence Acquisition Council: https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1864192864810328416 ---> Now, the entire fleet of 260 Su-30MKIs will re...
- 05 Dec 2024 08:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5326
- Views: 1944378
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Photos taken, GPS logging done, India wraps up first set of patrols in Depsang Plains https://theprint.in/defence/photos-taken-gps-logging-done-india-wraps-up-first-set-of-patrols-in-depsang-plains/2387299/ 04 December 2024 Indian troops had on 5 November carried out patrol to PP 10, and since then...
- 05 Dec 2024 07:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 152
- Views: 49683
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Hindustan Shipyard Limited selected Kongsberg Maritime’s replenishment-at-sea technology for new five-ship FSS programme for Indian Navy https://www.kongsberg.com/maritime/news-and-events/news-archive/2024/hindustan-shipyard-selects-kongsberg-maritime-ras-technology-for-five-indian-navy-support-shi...
- 05 Dec 2024 07:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1805
- Views: 925586
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1863891425290797543 ---> The Indian Navy says its submarine INS Karanj has suffered Rs 10 crore in damage after Nov 21 collision with fishing trawler off Goa coast. Navy has filed an FIR against the fishing boat's captain. After the boat sank, 9 fishermen were rescued...
- 05 Dec 2024 07:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1805
- Views: 925586
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Indian Navy Special Feature 2024: Waves of Power Witness the might that rules the waves! Experience the Special Feature: "Waves of Power" on Navy Day 2024 – A tribute to the Indian Navy’s unwavering commitment. Combat Ready, Credible, Cohesive & Future Ready Force – Safeguarding Natio...
- 05 Dec 2024 07:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 826
- Views: 409301
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1864323479065039222 ---> Indian Navy is fully committed to TEDBF and plan to operationalise them by 2035: Navy Chief.
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