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- 01 Jul 2025 20:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Thank you Admiral! On point no 6: Has IN placed orders for LCA N? How many are they planning to order? Naval LCA Tejas will have to come. See "why" below; 1) The twin-seater MiG-29KUB (like the single seat MiG-29K) is notorious for having air frame cracks. Thus the reason - among others -...
- 01 Jul 2025 19:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
- 27 Jun 2025 18:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
How will IN pilots get trained and type certified on Rafale M? Since the M varient doesn't have a biplace? IIRC French pilots themselves go to the US for carrier training. See below (some are incoming/future platforms): 1. BTA (Basic Trainer Aircraft): HTT-40 (the Navy used to operate the HPT-32 De...
- 27 Jun 2025 00:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1587
- Views: 301799
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Unkil games every scenario that is possible. That is why they are Unkil. But.. are we saying Unkil sanctioned the terrorist attack?? Do you remember this line? " We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them ." This Bush-era doctrine...
- 26 Jun 2025 18:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
https://x.com/thepagetody/status/1936360168780108157 ---> France & India launched the Rafale Marine program, with a deal for 26 aircraft signed. India joins France as the only nation to operate all three Rafale variants. Tata-Dassault partnership boosts local production. A key step in Indo-Pacif...
- 26 Jun 2025 18:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Shipping Sector
- Replies: 459
- Views: 271859
Re: India's Shipping Sector
India plans full-spectrum maritime push to challenge global shipbuilding giants: Report
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19 June 2025
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- 26 Jun 2025 18:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6173
- Views: 1668731
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1938146937972396347 ---> AI171 black box data successfully accessed, data downloaded at AAIB lab. Analysis underway. Official statement:

- 26 Jun 2025 17:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 689
- Views: 593465
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Minesweepers, Rs 30,000 Cr QR-SAM Deal: Rajnath Sing-Led Top Defence Panel to Review Major Buys on July 1 https://www.timesnownews.com/india/minesweepers-rs-30000-cr-qr-sam-deal-rajnath-sing-led-top-defence-panel-to-review-major-buys-on-july-1-article-152156674 26 June 2025 The Defence Acquisition ...
- 26 Jun 2025 17:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 200
- Views: 220305
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Minesweepers, Rs 30,000 Cr QR-SAM Deal: Rajnath Sing-Led Top Defence Panel to Review Major Buys on July 1 https://www.timesnownews.com/india/minesweepers-rs-30000-cr-qr-sam-deal-rajnath-sing-led-top-defence-panel-to-review-major-buys-on-july-1-article-152156674 26 June 2025 The Defence Acquisition ...
- 26 Jun 2025 17:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
India gets first international MRO facility for Rafale jet’s M88 engine https://www.millenniumpost.in/nation/india-gets-first-international-mro-facility-for-rafale-jets-m88-engine-616417 25 June 2025 https://x.com/SimontiniB/status/1938029168781873382 ---> India gets overseas MRO facility for Rafal...
- 26 Jun 2025 17:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3495
- Views: 1273097
Re: Military Flight Safety
Fix eludes HAL on navy, coast guard Dhruvs https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fix-eludes-hal-on-navy-coast-guard-dhruvs-101750876633534.html 26 June 2025 The military’s advanced light helicopter (ALH) fleet was grounded following a fatal coast guard crash at Porbandar in Gujarat on January 5
- 26 Jun 2025 17:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Hyderabad emerges as Rafale hub: French aerospace giant Safran to set up MRO unit https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aerospace-defence/hyderabad-emerges-as-rafale-hub-french-aerospace-giant-safran-to-set-up-mro-unit-150-jobs-by-2026-plans-750-more-in-next-phase/122085507 26 Jun...
- 26 Jun 2025 17:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1587
- Views: 301799
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Unkil games every scenario that is possible. That is why they are Unkil.
- 26 Jun 2025 17:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
- Replies: 260
- Views: 416546
Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
^^ This baffles me no end. HAL has already delivered 15 LSP Prachands to the Armed Forces. Jigs, fixtures etc must all be ready Why does it take 3 years for the 1st full-scale production chopper to be delivered? Setting up a production line, vendor contracts, long lead items - these are all underst...
- 25 Jun 2025 22:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1699
- Views: 6743784
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
We lost a decade and it is not going to come back no matter what. Hopefully we are making the amends and moving forward. We need locally produced GEs with its compromises to get the Tejas program going until we gain back engine tech maturity. We are still stuck on the bandwagon of ToT for engine te...
- 25 Jun 2025 22:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1699
- Views: 6743784
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
And this is the jet that we decided to put a foreign engine on. Wonderful clarity of thought :roll: https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1937891576883356034 ---> Tejas is the only jet in IAF inventory that can be equipped with European, Israeli and Russian WVRAAM. This the beauty of INDIGENOUS stuff. Yo...
- 25 Jun 2025 20:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Safran Sets Up New India Arm In Hyderabad For Rafale Jets’ M&O https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/telangana/safran-sets-up-new-india-arm-in-hyderabad-for-rafale-jets-mo-1887370 24 June 2025 Safran begins construction of first M88 engine MRO facility in Hyderabad https://mrobusiness...
- 25 Jun 2025 20:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
https://x.com/ANI/status/1937824394836877558 ---> Safran Aircraft Engines announces the construction of a new MRO shop dedicated to the Rafale’s M88 engine, in Hyderabad. This site will be the first one to maintain M88 modules out of France, marking a key milestone in our commitment to supporting M8...
- 25 Jun 2025 20:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7016
- Views: 3026729
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/Ray70409890/status/1937456087147675974 ---> All the 237 castings and 919 forgings of the AL-31FP turbofan have been indigenised and are made from raw material. 136 numbers of critical heavy forgings like turbine discs are imported due to absence of 20k ton forging press. All the 2,819 ...
- 25 Jun 2025 19:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1699
- Views: 6743784
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
The real mistake is not funding Kaveri. License production of someone's else engine is not really a game changer. https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1937737540254974028 ---> I'll say that we have made a mistake by not having long term plans from the beginning for Tejas in large numbers and subsequently b...
- 25 Jun 2025 19:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 811
- Views: 653408
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Exposed Undersea: PLA Navy Officer Reflections on China’s Not-So-Silent Service
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24 June 2025
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- 25 Jun 2025 19:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 103
- Views: 18914
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1937804950651724001 ---> MoU between Aerolloy Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of PTC Industries, and Safran Aircraft Engines to jointly explore manufacturing of components and materials for military aircraft engines. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuR3VTYXMA...
- 25 Jun 2025 18:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
- Replies: 260
- Views: 416546
Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1937698694998212832 ---> Delivery of 156 LCH Prachand under serial production will commence in 2028. Nothing surprising given T0 + 3 clause. However, this gives adequate time for further integration of IDDM systems, especially armament: ATGM, AAM, rockets and 20mm TGS...
- 25 Jun 2025 18:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2979
- Views: 1654284
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
India-US deal to produce F-414 jet engines to be sealed by March: HAL Chief Sunil
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24 June 2025
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- 25 Jun 2025 18:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 948
- Views: 664535
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
India’s AMCA Vs Pakistan’s J-35: The Stealth Gap In Episode 8 of the CTRL ALT DEFENCE Podcast, Vishnu Som and Shiv Aroor ask a hard question: Is India too late with the AMCA stealth fighter? With Pakistan set to receive the J-35 and China already flying sixth-generation prototypes, will India’s AMC...
- 25 Jun 2025 18:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1699
- Views: 6743784
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
In the original interview with PTI he very clearly says 12 aircraft this financial year. PTI came up with this at least 6 aircraft misreport and everybody else is following it. :x Financial year will end on March 31, 2026. Let us hope HAL meets its target of 12 aircraft by then. But if it does not ...
- 24 Jun 2025 19:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1699
- Views: 6743784
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/first-nashik-produced-lca-mk-1a-set-for-maiden-flight-in-july-101750099444643.html First Nashik-produced LCA Mk-1A set for maiden flight in July “The Nashik production line will roll out four to five Mk-1A fighters this year , followed by eight annually nex...
- 20 Jun 2025 19:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1587
- Views: 301799
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: "Asked India For Ceasefire When...": Pak Deputy PM's Viral Admission On Op Sindoor https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/asked-india-for-ceasefire-when-pakistan-deputy-prime-minister-ishaq-dar-viral-admission-on-operation-sindoor-8713973 20 June 2025 The Nur Khan air base...
- 20 Jun 2025 18:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3264
- Views: 1147812
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Op Sindoor, Drones, Pakistan, China, & Fighter Jets Rajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary in the Ministry of Defence in November 2024. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre and has held several key positions in the Government of...
- 20 Jun 2025 18:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2485
- Views: 1402897
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
We need to figure out why pak is needed to whack Iran . I think best for the world is Ayatollah flees and no additional intervention is needed I doubt Khameni will do that. My fear is that post our missile success in Op Sindoor, Air HQ will do a re-think of 42 squadrons for the IAF. The MRFA will s...
- 20 Jun 2025 18:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1760
- Views: 1480389
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
DRDO Chief To NDTV: "India's Hypersonic Glide Missile Is In Advanced State" Dr Samir V Kamat, the chief of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), discusses key issues linked to India's defence capabilities. Expect key insights on the country's hypersonic missile program...
- 20 Jun 2025 18:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2951
- Views: 2094126
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
VIDEO: https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1936000351192138138 ---> Air India offers hangar space for British F-35 stealth fighter stranded at Thiruvananthapuram airport for 6 days & counting with major technical fault. Sources tell me @RoyalNavy has so far declined, contemplating offer.
- 20 Jun 2025 18:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2485
- Views: 1402897
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
W.r.t news18 article ,is there any credible source that suggests pak was offered 5th generation fighter ,missile defense etc ? News18 is the only one reporting it as of yet. My personal take ---> No F-35 offer is on the table. But this is likely; - Post Op Sindoor, the PAF will be looking to replac...
- 20 Jun 2025 00:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7016
- Views: 3026729
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Safran and HAL strengthen their cooperation to produce LEAP engines forged parts https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/safran-and-hal-strengthen-their-cooperation-produce-leap-engines-forged-parts-2025-06-19 19 June 2025, Le Bourget (France) In addition, Safran Aircraft Engines plans to develop it...
- 19 Jun 2025 18:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7016
- Views: 3026729
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Safran and HAL strengthen their cooperation to produce LEAP engines forged parts https://www.safran-group.com/pressroom/safran-and-hal-strengthen-their-cooperation-produce-leap-engines-forged-parts-2025-06-19 19 June 2025, Le Bourget (France) At the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, Safran Aircra...
- 19 Jun 2025 18:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2485
- Views: 1402897
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Align On Iran, Pivot Away From China: Decoding Trump's Lunch Message To Asim Munir https://www.news18.com/world/iran-china-security-deals-decoding-trumps-lunch-with-asim-munir-exclusive-ws-kl-9392880.html#google_vignette 19 June 2025 US President Donald Trump, in a high-stakes diplomatic manoeuvre,...
- 19 Jun 2025 02:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2951
- Views: 2094126
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Boeing In Talks To Restart C-17 Production
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18 July 2025
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18 July 2025
The ability to operate from short fields and haul heavy loads at jet speeds is coveted, but a C-17 production restart would be far from easy.
- 19 Jun 2025 00:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 948
- Views: 664535
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
No more monopoly: High-stakes contest for 5th-gen fighter begins, private players to take on HAL https://theprint.in/defence/no-more-monopoly-high-stakes-contest-for-5th-gen-fighter-begins-private-players-to-take-on-hal/2662490/ 18 June 2025 Duration of contract for development to certification of ...
- 19 Jun 2025 00:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 10549
- Views: 3821689
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
India will never accept mediation, Modi tells Trump https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-never-has-never-will-accept-mediation-pm-modi-to-us-president-trump-on-india-pakistan-issue/article69707440.ece 19 June 2025 India does not and will never accept mediation by the United States, Prime Mi...
- 19 Jun 2025 00:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 948
- Views: 664535
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
https://x.com/officialTatya_1/status/1935343016862171472 ---> Selected entity must be capable of establishing a manufacturing facility for series production. The contract for AMCA: ✅ Development ✅ Prototyping ✅ Flight Testing ✅ Certification must be completed within 8 years from its effective date (...