Bharat Rakshak

Rakesh

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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^^^ 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...

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791491287537086617 ---> HAL is looking to roll out the first LCA Mk2 by March 2026.

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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 ...

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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...

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The turboshaft of the IMRH will be a JV between Safran and HAL.

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791493808301191333 ---> In the case of IMRH, the IPR remains in the country. For the export of GE-414 from HAL will require case-to-case permission from GE.

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1790640815427272736 ---> Bharat Forge's New Light Tank

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China Builds World’s First Dedicated Drone Carrier
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... e-carrier/
15 May 2024

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China’s Mysterious Stealthy Warship Has Headed Out To Sea (Updated)
https://www.twz.com/sea/chinas-mysterio ... out-to-sea
14 May 2024

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791007961198035184 ---> Indian Navy has released a RFI for Indigenisation of 274 by type consumable spares being utilised on MH60R helicopters towards providing life cycle support for the next 25 years through Indigenous sources. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNrwP8...

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https://x.com/plovejet/status/1791016083433935354 ---> An interesting comparison I found between the turret sizes of a Merkava 4, Leopard, and a T-90. The Merkava is a big boy!

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791001707272695973 ---> Indian Army sets up one of world's highest tank repair facilities near China border in Ladakh.

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791488301435854875 ---> The board has sanctioned Rs 4,000 crore for R&D activities of IMRH Program and Rs 2,000 crore for Utility Helicopter Maritime (UHM) for the Indian Navy from the internal funds of HAL. The R&D expenditure of HAL is around 78%. HAL is...

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Contract for 70 airframes was signed on 07 March 2023.

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791485194081562692 ---> HTT-40 deliveries to start from Sept 2025: HAL

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791494684885524546 ---> For the additional 12 Su-30MKI, HAL has already placed the supply orders of components with the Russians before the contract getting signed for seamless delivery of the orders in the current financial year, provided the contract is signed b...

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This will be a MiG-29K or MiG-29KUB. https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1791526094245412961 ---> A naval fighter aircraft on a routine operational sortie carried out an emergency landing at Dabolim airport, Goa today, which resulted in minor damage to the runway centre line lights. Prompt action by the...

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https://x.com/ajitkdubey/status/1791292075969065066 ---> Take your time but come fully prepared and integrated: IAF message to HAL for the LCA Mk1A! The Mk1A fighter jet now planned to be delivered by July after short delay. The aircraft conceptualized, developed, ordered and ready for delivery unde...

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^^^ Once the mythical MRFA contract is finalised, then the second tranche of Tejas Mk1As will also be signed. The above issues are initial production hiccups, which will be overcome once production gets underway.

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https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1791118398837211633 ---> Larger CATOBAR carriers have greater sortie generation rates that are just more cost effective, sustainable, substantially more comprehensive & capable than small STOBAR carriers, regardless of propulsion type. Repeat order for the Vikrant...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1790849434156208501 ---> Files prepared for larger orders. Keep an eye on the next CCS!

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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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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 ...

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