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Rakesh

https://x.com/GODOFPARADOXES/status/1780970984159203596 ---> DRDO ITCM from today's test fire.

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https://x.com/ritu86sharma/status/1780933532409557007 ---> An IAF C-17 and an IAF IL-76 will take off tomorrow towards the South China Sea with an important cargo that will be balancing China's increasing might in the region. An official - condition of anonymity - confirmed to the EurAsian Times, th...

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How anyone call the Mk1A a marginal improvement over the Tejas Mk1 behooves logic! * EL/M-2052 or Uttam AESA radar on Tejas Mk1A versus the EL/M-2032 radar on the Tejas Mk1. AESA versus Doppler i.e. Optical Zoom versus Digital Zoom. AESA radars are inherently more reliable than pulse Doppler radars....

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https://x.com/dperi84/status/1780906847886787037 ---> DRDO conducted a successful flight-test of an “Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile” off the Odisha coast. The missile followed the desired path using way point navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight. The missile is als...

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VIDEO : https://x.com/livefist/status/1780904648414474543 ---> And here's a video of today's Nirbhay ITCM test, powered by Indian turbofan engine Manik. https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1780906739837329521 ---> THIS IS BIG! India tests Nirbhay cruise missile — for the first time with an Indian propul...

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His opinions are essentially a bus driver's criticism of how TATA buses are noisy and have poor AC etc. His criticisms are relevant, but only as feedback for iterations...it should not alter TATA's long term vision of manufacturing and selling buses globally. That is a top-down vision. All the pilo...

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AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air
https://www.twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfi ... in-the-air
17 April 2024

The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts well beyond dogfighting.

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Vote Wisely. Vote BJP.

VIDEO: https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1780551554585546773 ---> Congress top leader Supriya Shrinate demands probe of Naxal encounter in Chattisgarh, calls naxalites killed in encounter as martyr (Shaheed) and extends sympathies to them

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VIDEO: https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1476862589443342337 ---> Hitting 2x2 meter target at 87 km! Astra for life.

VIDEO: https://x.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1780555974425927865 ---> From the horse's mouth. Astra Mk-2 @ 160 KM.

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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...

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https://x.com/VinodDX9/status/1780083728540471425 --->

83 Mk1A - ₹48,000 crore
97 Mk1A - ₹65,000 crore

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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^^^ 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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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https://x.com/arunp2810/status/1778648770810413451 ---> A&N islands - India’s strategic eastern outpost. History & thoughts in today’s Indian Express.

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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...

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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?

Rakesh

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...

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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...

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France Finally Agrees to Transfer 30 Mirage 2000 Fighter Jets from UAE to Morocco
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense ... rocco.html
15 April 2024

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^^^ 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...

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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...

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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.

Rakesh

... 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...

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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...

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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...

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titash wrote: ↑12 Apr 2024 20:25...

I really enjoy reading your posts. Thank You for your reply. Greatly appreciated.

Rakesh

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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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