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by Rakesh
18 Mar 2024 17:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849513

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Canopy Sill Longeron Cracks Caused The Grounding Of 90 USAF F-16s Within The Past Year
https://theaviationist.com/2024/03/17/c ... past-year/
17 March 2024
by Rakesh
17 Mar 2024 05:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686550

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Indian Navy launches two new warships INS Agray, INS Akshay for anti-submarine operations
https://thetheorist.in/indian-navy-laun ... e_vignette
13 March 2024
by Rakesh
17 Mar 2024 04:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686550

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

This is a bad idea.... Indian Navy is opening submarine doors to women, but it must navigate crewing challenges https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-navy-is-opening-submarine-doors-to-women-but-it-must-navigate-crewing-challenges/1997200/ 12 March 2024 The Navy is set to induct women in submarines, bu...
by Rakesh
17 Mar 2024 04:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1806
Views: 520903

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Saar, if I am wrong...the Indian Navy will get the S80 boat and the country will have wasted billions of $$$ on building a larger & modified Scorpene Class boat, when we can do that same thing without getting the S80 boat. Then we will rinse and repeat the same process again. What Saurav Jha sai...
by Rakesh
17 Mar 2024 04:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1806
Views: 520903

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

https://x.com/SJha1618/status/1768918515619377185?s=20 ---> Turning to the seas, I really don't see how the Indian Navy will become Atmanirbhar/Self-reliant by 2047 unless it commences development of an indigenous diesel-electric submarine this year itself.
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1971 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 67
Views: 26266

Re: 1971 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion

https://x.com/Victorforce2/status/17501 ... 18117?s=20 ---> Colorized photo of Indian Army soldiers along with a RCL jeep during Indo-Pak war of 1971.

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by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019
Replies: 176
Views: 87512

Re: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019

S-3854 flew yesterday, as per HVT Sir. https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1768576451778142715?s=20 (This link indicates the differences from the earlier prototype). https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1768572148338274330?s=20 ---> picture @hari_hawker This was tweeted on 15 Feb 2024 https://x.com/alpha_d...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019207

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

Prasad wrote: 15 Mar 2024 22:13 Post the whole thing saar
This is what came up on my twitter feed. But the image you posted is better. Very nice. Thank You.
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2792
Views: 1223111

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

First Block 70 F-16s Are Out For Delivery (Updated)
https://www.twz.com/air/first-block-70- ... r-delivery
06 Mar 2024
50 years after its first flight, the delivery is a major milestone for the F-16 program and its production line’s new home in South Carolina.
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1962 and 1967 Indo-China War: News & Discussion
Replies: 85
Views: 26160

Re: 1962 and 1967 Indo-China War: News & Discussion

VIDEO : https://x.com/jai_samota/status/1765749094176461257?s=20 ---> A batch of 160 Indian Prisoners of War, who were captured during first phase of the 1962 War in Ladakh being repatriated by the Chinese at Spanggur Gap. The batch included troops of J&K Militia, 1/8 Gorkha Rifles and 5 Jat. T...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 417210

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

VIDEO : https://x.com/Sukhwinder104/status/1766022134772736496?s=20 ---> Stole this clip of Su-30MKIs showing off their anti-ship capabilities from reddit. My guess is that these are Maritime Flankers from the No.222 Squadron "Tiger Sharks" based in Thanjavur AFS. No.222 Squadron's Su-30s...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 22:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848924

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

India's MH-60R Seahawk Choppers: A Game-Changer In Submarine Warfare | Battle Cry

by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 21:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686550

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1766739929772818934?s=20 ---> HSL is in discussion with the Naval Group, France for collaboration in Design and Construction of Landing Platform Docks for Indian Navy. The RFP is expected in FY 23-24: HSL https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIS4mk1XsAImkpW?format=jpg&n...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 21:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1450167

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

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1767127360078590130?s=20 ---> Directorate of Eng Rafale, Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan) has released an Expression Of Interest (Eol) for Repair of Module 02 (LP Compressor) and Module 04 (HP compressor) for M88 Aero Engine. Reputed Indian firms based in India having technica...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 21:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794294

Re: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion

https://x.com/IN_R11Vikrant/status/1767160580870394025?s=20 ---> 'Seahawks' - The real game-changer! Always a pleasure to embark you. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIY3JnGXwAArEVd?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIY3Jy2XwAE9Yt-?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/medi...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 621
Views: 255284

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Rare High-Rez Photos Of Chinese J-10 And J-20 Fighters Right Off The Factory
https://theaviationist.com/2024/03/14/r ... e-factory/
14 March 2024
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3855
Views: 1009782

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

The Netherlands Select Naval Group For Its New Submarines https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/03/the-netherlands-select-naval-group-for-its-new-submarines/ 15 March 2024 The Dutch government announced today it has "provisionally selected" French shipbuilder Naval Group to build its ...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848924

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

INAS 321 Angels celebrated its 55th raising day on 15 March 2024. She was raised on 15 March 1969. https://x.com/IN_WesternFleet/status/1768485781964718092?s=20 ---> The Angels celebrate 55 years of excellence in the skies! Here's to many more years of soaring success and operations! https://pbs.twi...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019
Replies: 176
Views: 87512

Re: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019

S-3854 flew yesterday, as per HVT Sir. https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1768576451778142715?s=20 (This link indicates the differences from the earlier prototype). https://x.com/hvtiaf_bharat/status/1768572148338274330?s=20 ---> picture @hari_hawker https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GIs6-d9XwAAetQM?format=jpg...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758555

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1765928204391641385?s=20 ---> As part of a training mission, the Indian Air Force C-295 MW aircraft made its maiden landing at Agatti Airport recently. Landing at the remote location after taking off from the hinterlands, this marks a significant milestone in enhancing o...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848924

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1768632914277957812?s=20 ---> Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 15 March 2024 for Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier aircraft along with associated equipment for the Indian Navy at a cost of ₹2,890 crore. https://pb...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686550

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

VIDEO : https://x.com/SpokespersonMoD/status/1768576868629041238?s=20 ---> Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Indian Navy "Nausena Bhawan" in New Delhi. VIDEO : https://x.com/AshTheWiz/status/1765078382570848278?s=20 ---> Defence Ministe...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army Aviation
Replies: 96
Views: 35897

Re: Indian Army Aviation

Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared proposals to buy 34 new ALH Dhruv helicopters for the Indian Army and Indian Coast Guard. The Indian Army will get 25 of these choppers while the Indian Coast Guard will get nine of them. These choppers would be built indigenously by public sector firm Hi...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977732

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1765008145762635990?s=20 ---> ABI Showatech India Pvt Ltd to supply equiaxed nickel alloy low pressure (LPT) rotor blades and vane VPT sub assemblies to GTRE for the 80kN engine project. https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1768591495521812710?s=20 ---> UPDATE: GTRE...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army Aviation
Replies: 96
Views: 35897

Re: Indian Army Aviation

https://x.com/ANI/status/1768562408128123119?s=20 ---> Indian Army today raised its first Apache attack helicopter squadron in Jodhpur in the presence of senior officials including Army Aviation Corps Director General Lt Gen Ajay Suri and officials from the equipment manufacturer. The first choppers...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809378

Re: Military Flight Safety

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1768140865485365332?s=20 ---> Text from serving Tejas pilot after watching my show: “Tejas flies like a dream. You can fight like a tiger and win. And both Tejas sqns have aircrew not only from MiG-21/27 fleets but also MiG-29, M2000 & Su-30 pilots. Unanimous!” The...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794700

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1767918306240143612?s=20 ---> MoD signs IDDM contract with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for upgrading 693 BMP-2 to BMP-2M, includes Night Enablement, Gunner Main Sight, Commander Panoramic Sight & Fire Control System (FCS) with Automatic Target Tracker. ...
by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1670219

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://x.com/elitepredatorss/status/17 ... 04227?s=20 ---> K9 Vajra has more space than some of the flats in Mumbai.

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by Rakesh
15 Mar 2024 20:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval History Thread
Replies: 155
Views: 46477

Re: Indian Naval History Thread

https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1768561033805976063?s=20 ---> With profound grief and a heavy heart, we regret to announce the sad demise of Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM (Retd), former Chief of the Naval Staff, age 90 years, on 15 March 24 at Secundarabad. He was commissioned int...
by Rakesh
13 Mar 2024 18:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398757

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

AMCA: India's 5th Generation Fighter



AMCA Project Gets Going, Long Road Ahead

by Rakesh
13 Mar 2024 18:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596886

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Meet 'Divya Putri', Scientist Behind Agni-5 Missile With Multiple Warheads
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/mission ... ds-5224381
13 March 2024
by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 23:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809378

Re: Military Flight Safety

Ananthakrishnan says the tail number is LA-5020. See the currently live stream. Thank You. i will update Page 1 of the HAL Tejas Mk1 thread. Added Later: Page 1 updated ---> https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?t=7878 Created a new accidents sub-heading, right below the squadron strength...
by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 21:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2908176

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

ashishvikas wrote: 12 Mar 2024 21:22 Yrsterday, TejasMk1A did its LSTT
LSTT = Low Speed Taxi Trial ?
by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809378

Re: Military Flight Safety

Manish_P wrote: 12 Mar 2024 18:52 Difficult to make from the video (and am probably wrong) but is the undercarriage down?
Yes it was down.

https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1767517613968826414?s=20 --->

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by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1528563

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Ukraine — Mired In Strategic Blunders Like Hitler In 1943
https://swarajyamag.com/world/ukraine-m ... er-in-1943
10 March 2024
by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849513

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

F-15EX Fleet To Be Cut Down To 98 Jets In New Air Force Budget
https://www.twz.com/air/f-15ex-fleet-to ... rce-budget
11 March 2024
The USAF is still trying to get a handle on how many F-15EXs it actually wants, but how many it really needs is another question.
by Rakesh
12 Mar 2024 05:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1806
Views: 520903

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

I don't think so. The Germans have this "human rights" bee that drones too much, are quite close to the cheens and are politically unreliable. Like we can't afford to buy American fighters (due to sanctions etc), we can't afford frontline warships from German either. My guess is that this...