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Rakesh

I would also add another batch of 15 Chinook's to the above list. Thank you Saar. Forgot about that one. 100% yes. C5 has been through a significant modernisation program (AMP) and still has teething issues not to mention lots of overspending. Wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole as we simply don...

Rakesh

C-5 Galaxy is operated solely by the US. Not sold to any other country. I doubt we will get our hands on the C-5 Galaxy. There are far more valuable items than Strykers and Javelins. Some are; 1) Additional P-8Is (six more in the works) 2) Follow on order of MH-60Rs 3) Follow on order of C-130s (sep...

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India-US strategic defence relations now must translate into the co-development of advanced military platforms
https://www.spslandforces.com/features/ ... -platforms
04 July 2025

Rakesh

An utterly incompetent Govt PSU. HAL is solely responsible for paving the way for the MRFA, one brick at a time. Read the headline of the news article. These people need to be shamed publicly. If HAL gets the AMCA contract, it will go the way of the Tejas Mk1A. That will result in the Govt importing...

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Pending defence sales figure in India-US talks https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pending-defence-sales-figure-in-india-us-talks-101751481688248.html 03 July 2025 The focus of the talks will be on increased defence industrial cooperation including the co-production of Javelin missiles and St...

Rakesh

^^^ Stryker and Javelin are still on the cards.

Rakesh

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1938509685633454162 ---> ✅ Talks with Russia on new Air to Air missiles. https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1940080483238551849 ---> This will definitely be discussed if not already discussed. The RVV-BD. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuyM6svXYAAdiB_?format=jpg&...

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Super Su-30: India plans Rs 60,000 crore booster for its main fighter jet. From radars to missiles, here’s what it’ll get https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/super-su-30-india-plans-rs-60000-crore-booster-for-its-main-fighter-jet-from-radars-to-missiles-heres-what-itll-get/articleshow...

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https://x.com/Aryan_warlord/status/1940273977773236442 ---> As the Indian Air Force (IAF) moves towards selection of a MRFA finalist later this year, Dassault and it's partners have quietly put in the pieces with multiple facilities to make India a second hub for Rafale production outside of France....

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Indian pact bolsters undersea surveillance
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/ ... rveillance
03 July 2025

Rakesh

AMCA should be handled by a non-HAL entity. Otherwise, it will share the same fate as with the Mk1A deliveries. Ahead of crucial AMCA meet, private companies flag heavy tilt in HAL’s favour https://theprint.in/defence/ahead-of-crucial-amca-meet-private-companies-flag-heavy-tilt-in-hals-favour/267856...

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VLS Cell is back on Project-75I

VIDEO: https://x.com/shreedharsingh9/status/19 ... 7244353663 ---> Brahmos Missile Vertical Launch system will be integrated with coming P75-I Submarine for long range attack says : former CEO & MD of Brahmos, Dr Sudhir Mishra.

Rakesh

Six more P-8Is are in the negotiation stage.

Trump White House hopeful about signing defence pact with India, finalising pending arms deals
https://theprint.in/defence/trump-white ... s/2677317/
02 July 2025

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Deliver GE engines on priority, conclude joint production deal, Rajnath tells US Defence Secy Hegseth https://theprint.in/defence/deliver-ge-engines-on-priority-conclude-joint-production-deal-rajnath-tells-us-defence-secy-hegseth/2676525/ 01 July 2025 Hegseth invited Rajnath Singh for in-person mee...

Rakesh

Well ladies and gents I leave the following here for your kind perusal. They still have to complete full Astra integration. I give up. Somebody ping me when the first Mk1A get delivered. Probably September at the earliest. Tejas-Mk-1A roll out from Nashik this month, Astra firing likely in Aug: HAL...

Rakesh

What is more important is that we all hope our decision makers know what they are doing in sticking with the 404. This whole Lindsey Graham-Ukraine business has got me thinking very differently about the so called strategic relationship. The Mk1A will fly with the F404 turbofan. So will the upcomin...

Rakesh

The value of whole plane is worth more than the radar itself. That is the need of the hour. Lots of old stuff is getting retired. If the radar is going to delay then it is okay to skip it for now. There will be 97 Mk1As and lots of MKIs that will need updating. And they can upgrade the 83 as part o...

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DRDO-Bharat Forge develops an assault rifle lighter than a kitchen pressure cooker, built for urban warfare https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-bharat-forge-develops-an-assault-rifle-lighter-than-a-kitchen-pressure-cooker-built-for-urban-warfare/articleshow/122068781.cms 25 June ...

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Redux of the Euro consortium that forced France to go alone with the Rafale program. Please use google translate to read article in English ---> https://translate.google.ca/?sl=auto&tl=en&op=websites Dassault Aviation is "very reluctant" to pursue the SCAF project if the governance...

Rakesh

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/1938509685633454162 ---> ✅ AL-41 for Sukhoi Upgrade program. Russia offered it four months ago. ✅ HAL-Rosoboronexport to sign work share contract. ✅ 78% indigenous content. ✅ AESA radar, Glass cockpit, Avionics, Mission computers. ✅ Talks with Russia on new Air t...

Rakesh

https://x.com/RupakChatto/status/1938715279313265073 ---> Twitter Thread.... Thanks to Kapil Chandni and the @indiannavy for their document on the building of the carrier INS Vikrant. It has some interesting information on how the design evolved over almost a two decade period between 1980 and final...

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India looking at option of buying more S-400 air defence systems from Russia
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 627195741/
27 June 2025

Rakesh

https://x.com/pradiprsagar/status/1939197181014986909 ---> Next few weeks will decide — does HAL’s call stick, or does DRDO’s years of hard work get recognition? IAF, MoD, and India’s top defence minds are backing it. Now, it’s not just about technology — it’s about backing Indian systems and having...

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https://x.com/rajatpTOI/status/1939523435342004648 ---> With the need for 'deep' & 'persistent' surveillance into enemy territory being reinforced by Operation Sindoor, India now plans to fast-track the launch of 52 dedicated satellites for the armed forces, while a comprehensive military space ...

Rakesh

Here we go again.... Scouting for 6 mid-air refuellers, IAF begins technical evaluation https://indianexpress.com/article/india/scouting-for-6-mid-air-refuellers-iaf-begins-technical-evaluation-10096665/\ 30 June 2025 The IAF currently operates a fleet of six Ilyushin Il-78MKI tankers procured from ...

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https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1941021570157211803 ---> A new chapter in Naval Aviation. Indian Navy marks a historic milestone with the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course on 03 July 2025 at INS Dega. Lt Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lt Aastha Poonia received the prestigious 'Wings of...

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INS Udaygiri Delivered: Boost to Aatmanirbharta in Naval Shipbuilding
https://chakranewz.com/critical-technol ... ipbuilding
01 July 2025

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The INS Tamal and the Krivak Class effect
https://chakranewz.com/critical-technol ... ass-effect
02 July 2025

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Putin to offer India mega undersea boost
https://chakranewz.com/critical-technol ... rsea-boost
01 July 2025

Rakesh

In an ageing submarine, an opportunity for the DRDO
https://chakranewz.com/critical-technol ... r-the-drdo
04 July 2025

Rakesh

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 -...

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Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

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...

Rakesh

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...

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India plans full-spectrum maritime push to challenge global shipbuilding giants: Report
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/busin ... 43891.html
19 June 2025

Rakesh

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1938146937972396347 ---> AI171 black box data successfully accessed, data downloaded at AAIB lab. Analysis underway. Official statement:

Rakesh

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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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