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Rakesh

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...

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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...

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https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/1792744157305585952 --->

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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...

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CDS Calls For ‘Jointness 2.0’ For Integrated Theatre Commands
https://bharatshakti.in/cds-calls-for-j ... -commands/
21 May 2024

Rakesh

Japan cannot afford a global alliance with the U.S.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japan-c ... th-the-U.S
22 May 2024

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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...

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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

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EW Upgrade of Su-30MKI
https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2024/ ... su-30-mki/
22 May 2024

Rakesh

@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...

Rakesh

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...

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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 "...

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https://x.com/TheresaAFallon/status/1792497900188037551 ---> Everyone needs to read this. Kudos to @FT. This is not behind a paywall and worth your time and attention.

The battlegrounds that could decide a US-China war over Taiwan
https://ig.ft.com/taiwan-battlegrounds/
19 May 2024

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Yes, Japan Will Defend Taiwan https://thediplomat.com/2024/05/yes-japan-will-defend-taiwan/ 18 May 2024 'https://x.com/Joel_P_Atkinson/status/1793084920728056195 ---> A PLA officer training manual titled “Japanese Air Self-Defense Force” minced no words about how Beijing understands Taiwan’s strate...

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AshishA wrote: ↑22 May 2024 13:09 Please use this link. I think this is from the official x account. The twitter account listed in the first post appears to a CCP propagandist.

https://x.com/committeeonccp/status/1788315497672446093

Thank You so much for this Ashish. I will change the link.

Rakesh

35 out of the 36 Rafales that came to India were *NOT* of the F3R(I) standard (the variant with the ISE upgrades). These aircraft were upgraded in India to that standard. Thus Air HQ accepted an aircraft that was not up to the specification standard. Only one Rafale (Serial #RB008) landed in India w...

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Babcock Pitches Remora Vehicle Submarine Integration System To ROK Navy
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... -rok-navy/
20 May 2024

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Indian Army ammo imports down significantly due to indigenisation
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 517133904/
17 May 2024

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Latest On Indonesia’s Scorpène And Plan To Acquire Four More Submarines
https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... ubmarines/
19 May 2024

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https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1792001006835753114 ---> The Color of Radiance

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prashantsharma wrote: ↑18 May 2024 15:49 https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1791526094245412961

Already posted in this thread. Please see the post above yours.

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https://x.com/KesariDhwaj/status/1791428628494127582 ---> While I don't think placing reload rounds in the front is a good idea, using tractors as ATGM mounts in Punjab theater is quite an innovative idea. - Our 2nd Gen ATGMs needs a clear line of sight to knock-out enemy tanks. - As you can see, th...

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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.

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1791492414508765395 ----> Source: HAL Analyst/Investor Meet

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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...

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

^^^ 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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