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by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2690
Views: 1024642

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

The more BRF focuses on timelines (set by HAL, DRDO, PMO, MoD or whoever else) the more frustrated BRF will get. Stop focusing on the timelines and focus on the following fact ---> Tejas Mk2 will come. It will come spectacularly late, but it will come. BR has been around since 1997. And since that t...
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 22:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

BTW, in the list of Mk1A squadrons...you will notice that the fourth squadron shows a strength of 19 SP single seater and 4 SPT twin seater aircraft. I am using the fourth squadron as a place holder, to account for the 73rd SP aircraft and the two SPT aircraft from the 83 Mk1A contract (first tranch...
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 21:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

Sure, Admiral. Would you also consider adding the first flight of the first 'prototype' on 20 May 2022? Thank you in advance for your help. A one liner was already in the Milestones Achived sub-heading, but I just added some more info to it. One prototype flew, but I believe two LSPs were used if I...
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 21:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

Kakarat wrote: 26 Mar 2024 20:30
It seems he is going through a lot
Saar, who are we talking about - Ashish Saar or Anantha?
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 19:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

... ... @basant and @ashishvikas and others --> I have added a new sub-heading - titled Tejas Mk1A Squadron Inductions - in the first post of this thread. With the first flight of the Production Variant being any day now, I thought it would be a good idea to keep track (just like in the Tejas Mk1 t...
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 19:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 555
Views: 265212

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

VIDEO: https://x.com/IndianTechGuide/status/17 ... 40334?s=20 ---> New Headquarters of Indian Army, "Thal Sena Bhawan" in New Delhi.
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 19:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1683
Views: 701781

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

India sends latest sub to port overlooking sea route to China https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/india-sends-latest-sub-to-port-overlooking-sea-route-to-china-604053 24 March 2024 https://x.com/ajaynewsman/status/1772089911987876304?s=20 ---> Campbell Bay, India's strategic base on the A&N...
by Rakesh
26 Mar 2024 00:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 971390

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

https://x.com/TBPEnglish/status/1772317408277012723?s=20 ---> Breaking: Pakistan’s second largest naval air station, PNS Siddique in Turbat is under heavy attack. Gunfire and multiple explosions have been reported from the area. Chinese drones are also stationed at this base. https://pbs.twimg.com/m...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 22:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/17 ... 99554?s=20 ---> Happy Holi beautiful people. The last time LCA Mk-1A was seen in color. IAF grey for FF.

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by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 21:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6372
Views: 1983310

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

I came across earlier today - via Twitter - that GE is asking for $11 million per F414 turbofan, while India wants to pay only $8 million per turbofan. Thus the negotiations over the price difference. Assuming these numbers are correct, then $11 million per turbofan equates to $1.1 billion for 100 e...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 20:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 776809

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

Russia to deliver last two squadrons of S-400 air defence missiles by 2026 https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/russia-to-deliver-last-two-squadrons-of-s-400-air-defence-missiles-by-202620240320192200/ 20 March 2024 Ouch :) https://x.com/vkthakur/status/1772257576891171275?s=20 ---> S-400 Delivery to...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 20:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1683
Views: 701781

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

“First time over international waters…” IAF pilots explain how they helped Navy thwart pirates

by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 20:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6372
Views: 1983310

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

chetak wrote: 25 Mar 2024 19:59 it would be so much easier and cheaper to bribe the paki and the cheeni crore kammanudus and jernails not to fight.
:mrgreen:
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 19:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6372
Views: 1983310

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

In a more lighter vein, some fake news for the day. The Hindu has now removed that article from its website. But somebody saved a screenshot :) What is weird is that the article still shows up on the The Hindu website search ---> https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/search/?q=GE+F414#gsc.tab=0&g...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 19:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

Reporters are fueling the fire, over the March 31st deadline... https://x.com/rahulsinghx/status/1772109750903439806?s=20 ---> Question mark hangs over the delivery of the first LCA Mk-1A jet to the IAF as the March 31st deadline looms. Maiden flight, some key certifications still awaited. The IAF o...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 19:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1683
Views: 701781

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades https://theprint.in/defence/india-deploys-11-submarines-a-first-in-nearly-three-decades/2013839/ 24 March 2024 Drag & Drop the last picture in this post, into a new window on your browser :) https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/17721096880...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 19:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1683
Views: 701781

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades
https://theprint.in/defence/india-deplo ... s/2013839/
24 March 2024
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 19:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Well I knew, of course, that Khujliwal was a dirtbag, and I knew of his impending arrest, but I just didn't know how the hell it was any of Germany's business. Now you have explained it very well. Thanks. See this from Kanwal Sibal, the former Indian Foreign Secretary. https://x.com/KanwalSibal/sta...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 03:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

X-Post from the Indian Navy News & Discussion thread.... India deploys 11 submarines, a first in nearly three decades https://theprint.in/defence/india-deploys-11-submarines-a-first-in-nearly-three-decades/2013839/ 24 March 2024 The Navy’s proposal to acquire six more advanced submarines with be...
by Rakesh
25 Mar 2024 00:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 872
Views: 3238195

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

Thank you Ashish Saar for posting this.

Anantha needs to stop self flagellating like this. The Mk1A is coming. Let it take whatever time is needed.
by Rakesh
24 Mar 2024 18:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

^^^ India already builds its own mini-SSBNs! That India is L&T, which is in a build program for a HEU-powered reactor for the Arihant Class SSBN + her successor, the S-5 SSBN program The design, internals, machinery are all vastly different compared to a SSK. Different boats for different purpo...
by Rakesh
24 Mar 2024 17:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Navantia will be licking their lips now. Navantia is pleased from one angle i.e. HDW’s “possible” ouster due to Germany’s political interference. But if I were Navantia, I would be cautiously optimistic. MoD could now pull the plug on the contest, *IF* Germany continues this behaviour. Odds are tha...
by Rakesh
24 Mar 2024 17:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Roop wrote: 24 Mar 2024 09:27 Thanks very much Rakesh.
You are very welcome.
by Rakesh
24 Mar 2024 02:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Naval HQ will now go into damage control mode. Their beloved U214/U216 is in danger. ... https://x.com/sidhant/status/1771163674775879826?s=20 ---> German Foreign ministry reacts to Arvind Kejriwal development: Pardon my ignorance but what is this "Arvind Kejriwal development" and why doe...
by Rakesh
23 Mar 2024 01:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 144
Views: 21687

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

https://x.com/BadheRakesh/status/1771211633638952984?s=20 ---> Me - Modi did Surgical Strike Liberal Friend - No, Indian army Me - Modi did Balakot Airstrike Liberal Friend - No, Indian Air Force Me - Successful Chandrayan 3 mission, Modi's credit Liberal Friend - No, ISRO Me - ED arrested Kejriwal ...
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 21:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 527582

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Naval HQ will now go into damage control mode. Their beloved U214/U216 is in danger. https://x.com/sidhant/status/1771163426770796659?s=20 ---> German Foreign ministry reacts to Arvind Kejriwal development: we have taken note, India is a democratic country. We assume and expect that the standards re...
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 19:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
Replies: 603
Views: 197571

Re: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion

India Practices Pakistan Offensive in Pokhran with Eye on China

by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 19:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5571
Views: 1516306

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Brown Sahib just got reminded of his place in British society. Reminds me of the MUTUs (More Unkil Than Unkil) on BRF :lol: https://x.com/AmandeepBhogal/status/1770839507715137645?s=20 ---> This flag is the Cross of St George. This is my flag. This is our flag for all who call this great nation home...
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 19:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 971390

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Another unreal video. This stuff is hilarious! :lol: VIDEO : https://x.com/DGPR_PAF/status/1771138889652027784?s=20 ---> Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M) Leading Flypast 2024. Shahbaz-1's real call sign is Fraud-1 . He has emulated his service to a T and lived up to the PAF's caref...
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 18:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
Replies: 603
Views: 197571

Re: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion

India Leads Trilateral Maritime Exercise With Mozambique-Tanzania In East Coast Of Africa
https://bharatshakti.in/india-leads-tri ... of-africa/
22 March 2024
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 971390

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

The PAF's DGPR (Director General Propaganda Relations) wing has come out with a video on Pakistan Day (March 23rd). Some eye-raising moments in this video :mrgreen: See you if you can spot them. VIDEO : https://x.com/DGPR_PAF/status/1771140389254127884?s=20 ---> Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber ...
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 16:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2802
Views: 1269565

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Manish_P wrote: 21 Mar 2024 15:48 I guess the realization that the future English fighter aircraft will probably be American has dawned on him.
See This ---> viewtopic.php?p=2611899#p2611899
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 06:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 623
Views: 260103

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

China Will Be Ready To Invade Taiwan By 2027, U.S. Admiral Says
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush ... -says/amp/
20 March 2024
by Rakesh
22 Mar 2024 05:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3856
Views: 1016216

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Australia Selects BAE Systems And ASC To Build SSN-AUKUS https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/03/australia-selects-bae-systems-and-asc-to-build-ssn-aukus/ 21 March 2024 The Australian Government has selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear powered submarin...
by Rakesh
21 Mar 2024 20:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 776809

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

srai wrote: 21 Mar 2024 07:37 ^^^
Good to optimize LCA Tejas for such highway ELF akin to Gripen PR.
Please put links for these images...
by Rakesh
21 Mar 2024 20:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2093
Views: 612623

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

Russian Submarines Now Appear To Be Getting Anti-Drone “Cope Cages” https://www.twz.com/sea/russian-submarines-now-appear-to-be-getting-anti-drone-cope-cages 20 March 2024 An apparent counter-drone screen on the ballistic missile submarine Tula’s conning tower speaks to growing drone threats Russia...
by Rakesh
21 Mar 2024 19:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 971390

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

https://x.com/BharatShaktiBSI/status/17 ... 92611?s=20 ---> China-operated Gwadar Port Attacked, 10 Killed. Armed assailants strike Gwadar Port in Pakistan, raising security alarms. @CaptDKS (retd) explains the chain of events.