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- 19 Apr 2024 16:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 662
- Views: 309682
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-high-altitude-wz-7-drone-has-appeared-near-the-philippines 18 April 2024 This looks to be the first time a WZ-7 has been seen near the Philippines and follows the deployment of a new U.S. Army missile ...
- 19 Apr 2024 02:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
- 19 Apr 2024 00:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1695
- Views: 759501
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1781029247957471537 ---> Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff. He takes over after the retirement of incumbent Admiral R Hari Kumar.
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- 18 Apr 2024 22:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
- 18 Apr 2024 22:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
- Replies: 299
- Views: 154047
Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports
https://x.com/ritu86sharma/status/1780933532409557007 ---> An IAF C-17 and an IAF IL-76 will take off tomorrow towards the South China Sea with an important cargo that will be balancing China's increasing might in the region. An official - condition of anonymity - confirmed to the EurAsian Times, th...
- 18 Apr 2024 19:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
How anyone call the Mk1A a marginal improvement over the Tejas Mk1 behooves logic! * EL/M-2052 or Uttam AESA radar on Tejas Mk1A versus the EL/M-2032 radar on the Tejas Mk1. AESA versus Doppler i.e. Optical Zoom versus Digital Zoom. AESA radars are inherently more reliable than pulse Doppler radars....
- 18 Apr 2024 19:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/dperi84/status/1780906847886787037 ---> DRDO conducted a successful flight-test of an “Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile” off the Odisha coast. The missile followed the desired path using way point navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight. The missile is als...
- 18 Apr 2024 19:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
VIDEO : https://x.com/livefist/status/1780904648414474543 ---> And here's a video of today's Nirbhay ITCM test, powered by Indian turbofan engine Manik. https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1780906739837329521 ---> THIS IS BIG! India tests Nirbhay cruise missile — for the first time with an Indian propul...
- 18 Apr 2024 19:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
His opinions are essentially a bus driver's criticism of how TATA buses are noisy and have poor AC etc. His criticisms are relevant, but only as feedback for iterations...it should not alter TATA's long term vision of manufacturing and selling buses globally. That is a top-down vision. All the pilo...
- 18 Apr 2024 01:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 1398875
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air
https://www.twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfi ... in-the-air
17 April 2024
https://www.twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfi ... in-the-air
17 April 2024
The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts well beyond dogfighting.
- 18 Apr 2024 00:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3760
- Views: 577046
Re: The Red Menace
Vote Wisely. Vote BJP.
VIDEO: https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1780551554585546773 ---> Congress top leader Supriya Shrinate demands probe of Naxal encounter in Chattisgarh, calls naxalites killed in encounter as martyr (Shaheed) and extends sympathies to them
VIDEO: https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1780551554585546773 ---> Congress top leader Supriya Shrinate demands probe of Naxal encounter in Chattisgarh, calls naxalites killed in encounter as martyr (Shaheed) and extends sympathies to them
- 17 Apr 2024 18:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
VIDEO: https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1476862589443342337 ---> Hitting 2x2 meter target at 87 km! Astra for life.
VIDEO: https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1780555974425927865 ---> From the horse's mouth. Astra Mk-2 @ 160 KM.
VIDEO: https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1780555974425927865 ---> From the horse's mouth. Astra Mk-2 @ 160 KM.
- 17 Apr 2024 03:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 822
- Views: 605798
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1779869123658522847 ---> IAF remains in 'Operational Ready Format' along the LAC, even four years after the 2020 Galwan clashes, which means fighter aircraft can be airborne (fully-loaded) in 5-7 minutes to meet any contingencies. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLNdiQGboAA...
- 17 Apr 2024 03:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1780083728540471425 --->
83 Mk1A - ₹48,000 crore
97 Mk1A - ₹65,000 crore
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83 Mk1A - ₹48,000 crore
97 Mk1A - ₹65,000 crore
- 17 Apr 2024 03:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3218
- Views: 1954651
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1780115070380585083 ---> JUST IN: Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari has successfully fielded trials of 155mm HE Bourrelet Shells jointly developed in association with ARDE. Trials conducted in PXE, Balasore from 155x52 calibre ATAGS . Range & accuracy are very encour...
- 17 Apr 2024 03:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/17 ... 4247981180 ---> Same location, different time. Tejas Mk1A hanger, earlier. Reminding the who's who that 24 aircraft per year has been achieved many times. Rise.
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- 17 Apr 2024 02:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army History Thread
- Replies: 1020
- Views: 503005
Re: Indian Army History Thread
https://x.com/JhalaZalimSingh/status/1780170581742346381 ---> During Operation Falcon (or just after) 19 Jat had a confrontation with the Chinese. Not too clear on the rules of engagement, a JCO slapped a Chinese forcing them to withdraw. Disciplinary action was initiated against him but he was save...
- 17 Apr 2024 02:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 325233
Re: The IAF History Thread
https://x.com/AnchitGupta9/status/1780076621392908546 ---> In a grand gesture - the past and current Chief of Air Staff of the IAF assembled for a picture with late Sqn Ldr Majithia sometime back.
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- 17 Apr 2024 02:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 325233
Re: The IAF History Thread
^^^ https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1780283985580474774 ---> Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia Ji’s exemplary career and valour exemplify the highest ideals of service and dedication to our country. His passing away is a profound loss to the Indian Air Force. His contribution will forever be a ...
- 16 Apr 2024 20:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 662
- Views: 309682
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
How long depends upon what the aggressor's motive are = China's motives. If it is to decisively destroy India's industrial capacity or disarm India. In either cases, It can be a long campaign unless India capitulates. So how long will India hold. I believe as long as it takes. So it will become a w...
- 16 Apr 2024 19:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8781
- Views: 2422735
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Somebody - outside of BRF - finally spoke the quiet part aloud. Don't wake up the MUTUs on BRF :) "If Chinese Threat Disappears, Then US And India Would Not Be Friendly": Political Scientist Mearsheimer Opens Up On Geopolitical Issues https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/if-chinese-threat-di...
- 16 Apr 2024 19:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 325233
Re: The IAF History Thread
He has truly touched the sky with Glory! Jai Hind Sir! https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/1287744893142564865?s=20 ---> India’s oldest fighter pilot Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, turns 100 today! He retired from the Indian Air Force in August 1947, just as India was gaining independence. ...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 493616
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
Military Digest | 40 years of Operation Meghdoot: The unsung foot soldier who marched to top but has no gallantry award https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/military-digest-40-years-of-operation-meghdoot-the-unsung-foot-soldier-who-marched-to-to-top-but-has-no-gallantry-award-9269204...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 876110
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/1779441856377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas? https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1779545133169729686 ---> Rukmini https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLI...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 846685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The Air Force is looking for a buyer for 18 Mirages https://www.kathimerini.gr/politics/562869589/i-polemiki-aeroporia-anazita-agorasti-gia-18-mirage/ The leadership is investigating the possibility of selling them to India, a proposal about which both the Ministry of National Defense and the Maxim...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1695
- Views: 759501
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1778648770810413451 ---> A&N islands - India’s strategic eastern outpost. History & thoughts in today’s Indian Express.
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- 15 Apr 2024 19:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 1398875
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/AirbusDefence/status/1779796481005810091 ---> The first A-400M for the Republic of Kazakhstan has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop. Thttps://x.com/GarethJennings3/status/1779798484457083051 ---> No, not a prop for the latest movie where they couldn't source an actual Soviet...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 876110
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/17 ... 6377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas?
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- 15 Apr 2024 19:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1103843
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1779389129283002525 ---> HAL CMD on LCA AF Mk2: Certain parts being manufactured. HAL expects first prototype to roll out by the end of 2025. Expects to deliver first aircraft by 2029. Ambitious timeline, requires extremely smooth coordination and of course, satisfact...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 582
- Views: 204196
Re: Military Humor and related
https://x.com/hukum2082/status/1779369560401133974 ---> Tinder analogy to understand @adgpi's mindset: The @adgpi is like a 30 year old guy on Tinder , busy left swiping despite his Bua (@DRDO_India) getting excellent rishtas. Pushed too hard, he does take them on long dates to Leh & Pokhran but...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2809
- Views: 1398875
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
France Finally Agrees to Transfer 30 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets from UAE to Morocco
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 19:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
^^^ https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779664844553429416 ---> The Army could eventually place an order for up to a dozen of these systems. https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779669699179192447 ---> One missile for each Premchand helicopter (for a total of six), three spare rounds, two units for further tri...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/livefist/status/1779384143367081985 ---> India’s man-portable anti-tank missile (MPATGM) completes development trials, declared ready for final user evaluation trials by the Indian Army. Picture of warhead flight trials at Pokhran on April 13: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLGkcawWMAAaBn...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 559
- Views: 289697
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will reportedly be the next Army Chief. Awaiting confirmation of the news.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
- 15 Apr 2024 19:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 846685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
... For you Saar :) Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China https://theprint.in/defence/hardened-shelters-radars-defence-systems-more-iaf-quitely-upgrades-bases-focused-on-china/2041558/ 15 April 2024 https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1779779...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5264
- Views: 1782641
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://x.com/rahulsinghx/status/1779722435535007914 ---> India to complete 2.7-km runway at the Nyoma airbase by Oct, a milestone in one of the most important projects near the contested border with China that will give the country’s forward infra push a shot in the arm, BRO chief Lt Gen Raghu Srin...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 450359
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1779836341351862737 ---> Indian Air Force to partner with indigenous defence production industry to undertake design, development of Common Air-to-Ground Launcher for Su-30MKI under the Make-II procedure of DAP-2020. The AIP was granted on 18 March 2024. The acquis...
- 13 Apr 2024 04:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
- 13 Apr 2024 03:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1179
- Views: 699635
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I would humbly caution you, Admiral sir, to hold your happy tears until actual orders are placed. The ghostly image of Humphrey Appleby appears - Government policy is almost always drafted in language which gives a lot of flexibility for interpretation. And on the rare occasions when it is drafted ...
- 13 Apr 2024 03:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1006
- Views: 4036179
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1778800273445773342 ---> The IAF is getting 180 AESA-equipped Tejas Mk1As at a cost of around $14 billion. Imagine: had the progress been slashed after Mk1 cited not meeting all the requirements, how much would we have to invest in acquiring a foreign platform! ^^^ We ...