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- 17 Apr 2024 03:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 822
- Views: 597387
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/NewsIADN/status/1779869123658522847 ---> IAF remains in 'Operational Ready Format' along the LAC, even four years after the 2020 Galwan clashes, which means fighter aircraft can be airborne (fully-loaded) in 5-7 minutes to meet any contingencies. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLNdiQGboAA...
- 17 Apr 2024 03:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1780083728540471425 --->
83 Mk1A - ₹48,000 crore
97 Mk1A - ₹65,000 crore
83 Mk1A - ₹48,000 crore
97 Mk1A - ₹65,000 crore
- 17 Apr 2024 03:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3217
- Views: 1926910
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1780115070380585083 ---> JUST IN: Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari has successfully fielded trials of 155mm HE Bourrelet Shells jointly developed in association with ARDE. Trials conducted in PXE, Balasore from 155x52 calibre ATAGS . Range & accuracy are very encour...
- 17 Apr 2024 03:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/17 ... 4247981180 ---> Same location, different time. Tejas Mk1A hanger, earlier. Reminding the who's who that 24 aircraft per year has been achieved many times. Rise.
- 17 Apr 2024 02:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army History Thread
- Replies: 1020
- Views: 498129
Re: Indian Army History Thread
https://x.com/JhalaZalimSingh/status/1780170581742346381 ---> During Operation Falcon (or just after) 19 Jat had a confrontation with the Chinese. Not too clear on the rules of engagement, a JCO slapped a Chinese forcing them to withdraw. Disciplinary action was initiated against him but he was save...
- 17 Apr 2024 02:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 323445
Re: The IAF History Thread
https://x.com/AnchitGupta9/status/1780076621392908546 ---> In a grand gesture - the past and current Chief of Air Staff of the IAF assembled for a picture with late Sqn Ldr Majithia sometime back.
- 17 Apr 2024 02:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 323445
Re: The IAF History Thread
^^^ https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1780283985580474774 ---> Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia Ji’s exemplary career and valour exemplify the highest ideals of service and dedication to our country. His passing away is a profound loss to the Indian Air Force. His contribution will forever be a ...
- 16 Apr 2024 20:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 660
- Views: 302793
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
How long depends upon what the aggressor's motive are = China's motives. If it is to decisively destroy India's industrial capacity or disarm India. In either cases, It can be a long campaign unless India capitulates. So how long will India hold. I believe as long as it takes. So it will become a w...
- 16 Apr 2024 19:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8776
- Views: 2401446
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Somebody - outside of BRF - finally spoke the quiet part aloud. Don't wake up the MUTUs on BRF :) "If Chinese Threat Disappears, Then US And India Would Not Be Friendly": Political Scientist Mearsheimer Opens Up On Geopolitical Issues https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/if-chinese-threat-di...
- 16 Apr 2024 19:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: The IAF History Thread
- Replies: 1174
- Views: 323445
Re: The IAF History Thread
He has truly touched the sky with Glory! Jai Hind Sir! https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/1287744893142564865?s=20 ---> India’s oldest fighter pilot Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, turns 100 today! He retired from the Indian Air Force in August 1947, just as India was gaining independence. ...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 490214
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
Military Digest | 40 years of Operation Meghdoot: The unsung foot soldier who marched to top but has no gallantry award https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/military-digest-40-years-of-operation-meghdoot-the-unsung-foot-soldier-who-marched-to-to-top-but-has-no-gallantry-award-9269204...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 872419
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/1779441856377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas? https://x.com/FighterPiloting/status/1779545133169729686 ---> Rukmini https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLI...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 837245
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The Air Force is looking for a buyer for 18 Mirages https://www.kathimerini.gr/politics/562869589/i-polemiki-aeroporia-anazita-agorasti-gia-18-mirage/ The leadership is investigating the possibility of selling them to India, a proposal about which both the Ministry of National Defense and the Maxim...
- 15 Apr 2024 20:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1693
- Views: 750889
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1778648770810413451 ---> A&N islands - India’s strategic eastern outpost. History & thoughts in today’s Indian Express.
- 15 Apr 2024 20:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1384518
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/AnnQuann/status/1779814726769512479 ---> "Diverse". Sukhoi Su-30MK2 multi-role fighters of the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) flying ground support sorties during an exercise. For bombing runs, Flankers of the Air Force use a mix of Soviet/Russian FAB/OFAB iron bo...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1384518
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO : https://x.com/AirbusDefence/status/1779796481005810091 ---> The first A-400M for the Republic of Kazakhstan has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop. Thttps://x.com/GarethJennings3/status/1779798484457083051 ---> No, not a prop for the latest movie where they couldn't source an actual Soviet...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2817
- Views: 872419
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
https://x.com/Mishra__Deepak1/status/17 ... 6377692377 ---> Indian Navy Dornier Do-228 with an unusual hump aft of the upper fuselage. Looks like some sort of SATCOM. Does anybody have any ideas?
- 15 Apr 2024 19:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1093193
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1779389129283002525 ---> HAL CMD on LCA AF Mk2: Certain parts being manufactured. HAL expects first prototype to roll out by the end of 2025. Expects to deliver first aircraft by 2029. Ambitious timeline, requires extremely smooth coordination and of course, satisfact...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 582
- Views: 199742
Re: Military Humor and related
https://x.com/hukum2082/status/1779369560401133974 ---> Tinder analogy to understand @adgpi's mindset: The @adgpi is like a 30 year old guy on Tinder , busy left swiping despite his Bua (@DRDO_India) getting excellent rishtas. Pushed too hard, he does take them on long dates to Leh & Pokhran but...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2805
- Views: 1384518
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
France Finally Agrees to Transfer 30 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets from UAE to Morocco
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024
- 15 Apr 2024 19:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1161
- Views: 684362
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
^^^ https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779664844553429416 ---> The Army could eventually place an order for up to a dozen of these systems. https://x.com/elmihiro/status/1779669699179192447 ---> One missile for each Premchand helicopter (for a total of six), three spare rounds, two units for further tri...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1161
- Views: 684362
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
https://x.com/livefist/status/1779384143367081985 ---> India’s man-portable anti-tank missile (MPATGM) completes development trials, declared ready for final user evaluation trials by the Indian Army. Picture of warhead flight trials at Pokhran on April 13: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLGkcawWMAAaBn...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 559
- Views: 283660
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi will reportedly be the next Army Chief. Awaiting confirmation of the news.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
General Dwivedi is currently the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
- 15 Apr 2024 19:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 837245
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
... For you Saar :) Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China https://theprint.in/defence/hardened-shelters-radars-defence-systems-more-iaf-quitely-upgrades-bases-focused-on-china/2041558/ 15 April 2024 https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1779779...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5264
- Views: 1774184
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://x.com/rahulsinghx/status/1779722435535007914 ---> India to complete 2.7-km runway at the Nyoma airbase by Oct, a milestone in one of the most important projects near the contested border with China that will give the country’s forward infra push a shot in the arm, BRO chief Lt Gen Raghu Srin...
- 15 Apr 2024 19:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 447238
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1779836341351862737 ---> Indian Air Force to partner with indigenous defence production industry to undertake design, development of Common Air-to-Ground Launcher for Su-30MKI under the Make-II procedure of DAP-2020. The AIP was granted on 18 March 2024. The acquis...
- 13 Apr 2024 04:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
- 13 Apr 2024 03:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1161
- Views: 684362
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I would humbly caution you, Admiral sir, to hold your happy tears until actual orders are placed. The ghostly image of Humphrey Appleby appears - Government policy is almost always drafted in language which gives a lot of flexibility for interpretation. And on the rare occasions when it is drafted ...
- 13 Apr 2024 03:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1778800273445773342 ---> The IAF is getting 180 AESA-equipped Tejas Mk1As at a cost of around $14 billion. Imagine: had the progress been slashed after Mk1 cited not meeting all the requirements, how much would we have to invest in acquiring a foreign platform! ^^^ We ...
- 13 Apr 2024 03:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
When Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (retd) recently joined the BJP, many were elated as he is a strong proponent of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Indian defence community on Twitter was jumping up with joy. This same community - I am afraid - will be disappointed when the dice is finally rolled by Bhada...
- 12 Apr 2024 18:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1515602
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Indian Air force wants to source Rafale parts locally https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/iaf-wants-to-source-rafale-parts-locally-609911 11 April 2024 https://x.com/ajaynewsman/status/1778663991059128402 ---> IAF has identified 52 parts of Rafale and 27 parts of Chinook that it wants to be pro...
- 12 Apr 2024 18:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 991
- Views: 3951730
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Defence Ministry issues Rs 65,000 cr tender to HAL for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets https://www.aninews.in/news/business/defence-ministry-issues-rs-65000-cr-tender-to-hal-for-buying-97-lca-mark-1a-fighter-jets20240412120617/ Great news. Will update page 1 when the contract is inked. Now Katri...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 837245
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1778436869602300203 ---> Continuing with its series of activation of its various Emergency Landing Facilities (ELF), the IAF also activated an ELF in the western sector recently supported by multiple government organisations. While the C-295 MW and Tejas carried out thei...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 490214
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
WATCH | Siachen: How India Outraced Pakistan
- 11 Apr 2024 22:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 570986
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
German Government Throws Weight Behind Indian Navy’s Submarine Deal
https://bharatshakti.in/german-governme ... rine-deal/
10 April 2024
https://bharatshakti.in/german-governme ... rine-deal/
10 April 2024
- 11 Apr 2024 22:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4193
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
https://x.com/ReviewVayu/status/1778037290008449182 ---> ‘Steel Cutting’ ceremony of first of five Fleet Support Ships was held at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam on 10 April 2024. Contract with HSL for acquisition of Fleet Support Ships was signed in August 2023 and are scheduled to be delive...
- 11 Apr 2024 22:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4193
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/no-role-for-turkish-firms-in-indian-navys-mega-fleet-support-ship-project20240411174220/ 11 April 2024 https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1778044545466519798 ---> HSL Fleet Support ...
- 10 Apr 2024 04:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2252
- Views: 837245
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Here we go again. I believe this is Round 4. https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1777770021621817729 ---> On 15 March 2024, 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗗𝗔𝗖) has granted the 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗔𝗼𝗡) for the procurement of 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 (𝗙𝗥𝗔) under 𝗕𝘂𝘆 (𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹) under 𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬. 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 ...
- 09 Apr 2024 20:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3867
- Views: 1059531
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
We are buying their wares already aren't we... C17s, Apaches, engines for the Tejas, C295s, P8s, Rafales, Scorpenes, SiG 716s,... This relentless push for 'upgrade' from 'buyer-seller' to 'coalition partner' is purely to get India committed to being the front on the battle fields & waters... we...
- 09 Apr 2024 16:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3867
- Views: 1059531
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
wasn't there a QUAD thing already? All the Anglos are desperate to make India a Ukraine against China So that the Anglos can sell their wares to India. Then the MUTUs (aka Brown Sahibs) are brought on board to sell those wares to India. Same thing happened in the SEF thread in BRF i.e. Military all...