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by Rakesh
01 Apr 2024 15:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2239
Views: 784327

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

This author was the same guy who said that the F-18SH was going to win the MRCBF contest.
by Rakesh
01 Apr 2024 02:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

There was hope for NLCA as a training squadron. Maybe between 12-18. Sjha didnt say much about that. If 189 is Rafales, then it probably includes the naval orders in it. No way IAF gets 189 of those puppies. No budget for that. NLCA will come IMVHO. The Navy will need it for the lack of a twin seat...
by Rakesh
01 Apr 2024 01:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 821
Views: 549044

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Admiral, I thought the first squadron had recieved all its trainer. Preumably not the case ? Could you or anyone confirm if the IOC Squadron has its full compliment of a/c including trainers. Thanks • Line 1 ... SPT03 ... LT-5203 ... XX-XX-2024 • Line 1 ... SPT04 ... LT-5204 ... XX-XX-2024 First of...
by Rakesh
01 Apr 2024 01:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 715
Views: 191498

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

Plans under way to make Mumbai first tri-service common defence station
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... n-9242538/
31 March 2024
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 821
Views: 549044

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

ashishvikas wrote: 30 Mar 2024 22:02 LT-5205
Fifth Tejas Twin Seat aircraft finished it's flight tests before going to squadron, last week.
You really are the bearer of good news. Thank you so much. I have updated the first page. Please check.
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 17:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/1773510426564899163?s=20 ---> If the US is revisiting its stealth aircraft question regarding cost of operating a "all-stealth" airforce, then India with 1/5th the GDP and 1/35th per-capita GDP should be very careful. Tejas Mk2 is the next logical step af...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 17:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4659
Views: 1468513

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

mody wrote: 29 Mar 2024 17:59 A good update on the Rafale F4.1 Standard that has just entered service with the French Airforce.
Saar, I moved your post into this thread. Nice post. Great read. Thank you.
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

pravula wrote: 30 Mar 2024 13:20 Its a quote by the fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. The quote appears in the novel The Sign of Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Thank you. So Spock (of Star Trek fame) got it from there. Nice to know.
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 05:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3145
Views: 859386

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Four Army AH-64 Apaches Have Now Crashed In Just Two Months
https://www.twz.com/air/four-army-ah-64 ... two-months
28 March 2024
The two most recent Army AH-64 crashes happened within days of each other this week and the Army National Guard has grounded its Apaches.
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 05:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

srai wrote: 30 Mar 2024 02:36 ^^^
Which of the two (left or right diagram) in that poster is on Tejas Mk1A?

Or is it partial of the left?
viewtopic.php?p=2616207#p2616207
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 02:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1773667898625544204?s=20 ---> EW Suite for LCA Mk1A (Swayam Raksha Kavach). The EW suite consists of state of the art RWR and Advanced Self-Protection Jammer (ASPJ). The RWR contains 4 channel wide band receivers and provides improved probability of detection and d...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3858
Views: 1020766

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Indonesia Moving Closer to ‘Scorpene Evolved’ Submarine Deal https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/03/indonesia-moving-closer-to-scorpene-evolved-submarine-deal/ 29 March 2024 In recent weeks, interactions between Naval Group and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, Navy (TNI AL), as well as def...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 795026

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

VIDEO: https://x.com/Silent_Forces0/status/177 ... 89870?s=20 --->

आतंकवादी को जन्नत दिलाने के बाद की खुशी

Happiness after sending terrorist to heaven
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1773376973793816763?s=20 ---> Here’s my full show today in the first flight of the Tejas Mk1A — and why, even with challenges, this opens up new vistas in self-reliance. @zone5aviation and a Tejas Test Pilot, Group Captain Narayanan Deepak joined me live: -WxDt1F1410
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/vishwak/status/1773323721542885385?s=20 ---> Today was the glorious for day #avgeeks to see the HAL Tejas Mk1A conduct its maiden flight.

Image
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1773521418795258307?s=20 ---> Generic terminology of the program, i.e. Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) was used during the Full-Scale Engineering Development stages (FSED). The Indian Multirole Fighter is simply called by its given name, i.e. TEJAS MARK-1A in official ...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3235
Views: 897298

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Israeli Air Defence System MRSAM Provider IAI Sets Up Indian Subsidiary ASI
https://bharatshakti.in/israeli-air-def ... diary-asi/
28 March 2024
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/GODOFPARADOXES/status/1773371316554363103?s=20 ---> One of the requirements of LCA-Mk1A was ease of maintenance. Note the new quick access panels dotted throughout the bottom section of the fuselage. https://x.com/NoVoteToTMC/status/1773310798346977636?s=20 ---> New fast clips for easy...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 711515

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1773352938410324402?s=20 ---> HAL has signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the supply of six sets of LM2500 Gas Turbines (GT) & GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), spares, tools for Indian Navy Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project for ₹1173.5l42 cr...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 711515

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1773354845283463450?s=20 ---> Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi for the supply of 6 sets of LM2500 Gas Turbines (GT) and GT Auxiliaries (GTAE), Spares, Tools for Indian Navy Next Generation Missile Vessel ...
by Rakesh
30 Mar 2024 01:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

220 + 201 + 272 + 189 = 882 So 189 is the mysterious number but why it would include amca at all? It could also be seen as imported no. Including existing 36. I would love to see the expected timeline though :) Is it 2040 or 2045? I am more interested in time till 2035. 201 is not even starting til...
by Rakesh
29 Mar 2024 22:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

srai wrote: 29 Mar 2024 06:46 Those 3 slats on the air intake are also on the Tejas Navy
Saar, where is the link for the picture???
by Rakesh
29 Mar 2024 19:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

srai wrote: 29 Mar 2024 19:13 ^^^
  1. 220 => Tejas Mk1/1A (replace MiG-21, MiG-27)
  2. 201 => Tejas Mk.2 (replace Jaguar, MiG-29, Mirage-2000)
  3. 272 => AMCA (replace Su-30MKI)
  4. 189 => Ghatak? (replace Rafale, MMRCA)
If that is the interpretation you got, then more power to you Saar :)

My Pranams to You!
by Rakesh
29 Mar 2024 17:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2717
Views: 1039282

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

If at all numbers need to be made up and older stuff retired, we may pick up retiring M2K coming on the market as a 10 year filler. I would take it happily. But I read that those additional mirages are only coming to maintain existing fleet. Not to be used as additional combat fleet. Other surprise...
by Rakesh
29 Mar 2024 17:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2239
Views: 784327

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Turns out that they are Mystere mockups for a bollywood movie called Sky Watch being shot in Hakimpet, as clarified by zone5aviation in one of the comments in X. Lucky to have been caught on Google Earth. Movie's name is Sky Force. Pause the video below at 1:06. Unless my eyes are playing tricks on...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 19:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/vishwak/status/1773323721542885385?s=20 ---> Today was the glorious for day #avgeeks to see the Tejas Mk1A conduct its maiden flight.

Image
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 19:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1773344252426064030?s=20 ----> Delivery of the first Tejas Mk1A has been delayed: - Overall schedule will also be impacted due to “unavoidable reasons” - At least four month delay (?) - Small, critical part from a European firm delayed due to the war No alternative to...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 19:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

Posted by Saurav Jha, after the first flight of LA-5033. If you don't know the answer to the numbers below, a google search will help :) :mrgreen: https://x.com/SJha1618/status/1773283439996797189?s=20 ---> 220 + 201 + 272 + 189 = 882 https://x.com/sriramthg/status/1773287374002221480?s=20 ---> An a...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 18:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

^^ is it just me or do we see a bulge in the canopy. there was paper linked abt it on the forum but not sure if it made it to mk1A https://x.com/_devildog_rv_/status/1773330149032808568?s=20 ---> New photo by @Praneethfrank gives us a clear look at distinctive features of LCA Tejas Mk1A: (Compariso...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 18:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1773297435902668978?s=20 ---> Keeping the Flying High. Tejas Mk-1A - Indian Multirole Fighter. That is a desktop wallpaper shot! :) India's very own AESA equipped single seat fighter. A wonderful day for the country! @Ashish Saar: I edited your post above to inclu...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 17:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

and GOD BLESS Anantha garu... +108! https://x.com/writetake/status/1773284186939375981?s=20 ---> Here it is. Tejas Mk1A on its maiden flight. 17:54 minutes of flight to be precise, claims a source who witnessed the historic event. https://x.com/writetake/status/1773261870943842698?s=20 ---> Success...
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 16:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

basant wrote: 27 Mar 2024 11:48 Admiral, I do not have details and have to dig again, but I remember that there were 3 a/c, one FOC and two LSPs. I will try to find sources again.
I found the details. Page 1 has been updated. Please check Saar and let me know if anything seems amiss.
by Rakesh
28 Mar 2024 16:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 921
Views: 3415836

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

https://x.com/writetake/status/1773029191254180091?s=20 ---> Good news folks! Finally, Tejas Mk1A production aircraft underwent LSTT (Low Speed Taxi Trials) followed by HSTT (High Speed Taxi Trials) today. If everything goes fine tomorrow and the certifying agencies are confident, LA-5033 * SHOULD ...