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by uddu
22 Jan 2026 21:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3609
Views: 3158671

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Its likely similar to JDAM conversion kits. Needs to be mounted at a factory using existing shells. Not field modified like excalibur kits. IIT-M variant is like that https://swarajya.gumlet.io/swarajya/2026-01-14/orbsd5qc/Pic-Via-IIT-Madras.png?format=tiny While there is another version from DRDO ...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 19:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4192
Views: 1459425

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

They got kicked out, what's there to boycott now.
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 19:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 72347

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

A 2nd factor involves shared integration source codes, allowing Brazil’s growing arms industry to quickly add the weapons they’re developing for use by the FAB – or indeed, for any Gripen customer. Brazilian Gripens offered immediate integration with the cooperative A-Darter air-air missile that Br...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 18:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 72347

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Gripen is full of imported components from all over the world. Gripen should not be talked about by a country like India. Today We are comparing Tejas Mk2 and Rafale. You can talk about Poland and Russia in Kerala, but not Gripen in BR. Gripen still Relies on U.S. Engine But Sweden Offers it to Port...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 18:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 72347

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Indian weapons on Rafale | Astra, Rudram & SAAW | A Perfect Marriage

by uddu
22 Jan 2026 16:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://x.com/AnoopKaippalli/status/2014235395760996461 @AnoopKaippalli Do you know who they are and why this matters? They are Castro and Cheguvera , sons of a Communist leader in Kerala, who grew up in a Communist household. Today, they joined the BJP after being inspired by PM @NarendraModi’s dev...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 16:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12231
Views: 3518064

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Donald Trump would like to accept all the awards! | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12231
Views: 3518064

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Pakistan & 7 other Islamic nations join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, will the board replace UN? Pakistan and seven other Islamic nations have joined Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’, triggering global debate. Is this a symbolic diplomatic grouping or a potential alternative to the United N...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6934
Views: 2231103

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Pune just made cycling history! Cycling From urban streets to Sahyadri hills, the Pune Grand Tour 2026
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6934
Views: 2231103

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Why Ram Gopal Varma EXPOSED the Dark Side of A R Rahman?
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 2026 Army Day & Republic Day: News & Discussion
Replies: 18
Views: 2167

Re: 2026 Army Day & Republic Day: News & Discussion

REPUBLIC DAY PLOT 26-26, Intelligence Crackdown in Punjab & Kashmir, Pakistan's Dirty Games I Aadi
REPUBLIC DAY PLOT 26-26, Intelligence Crackdown in Punjab & Kashmir, Pakistan's Dirty Games I Aadi
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 766
Views: 663343

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

"Lt Gen Hooda was fooled..." Lt Gen Shukla (Retd) on Military making open-source operating system
"Lt Gen Hooda was fooled..." Lt Gen Shukla (Retd) on Military making open-source operating system
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Europe Is Ready To Deliver On A Powerful New Agenda With India: India-EU Defence Deal To Be Signed EU High Representative Kaja Kallas declares Europe ready to deliver a "powerful new agenda" with India, confirming the Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) signature at the January 27 New ...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6888
Views: 2638870

Re: Internal Security Watch

https://x.com/i/status/2014151134060183556 @PoornimaNimo Jitendra Awhad appeased a particular population by saying, "Sanatan Dharma ruined India." Was great friends with Yunus Sheikh, the father of Seher Sheikh, of his constituency. Mentored Yunus Sheikh's daughter Seher Sheikh, in politic...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6888
Views: 2638870

Re: Internal Security Watch

https://x.com/ARanganathan72/status/2014013683203281404 @ARanganathan72 “It is not enough to oppose Sanatan Dharma. We should eradicate it like we eradicate malaria.” Replace Sanatan dharma with another religion and you’d be arrested in 95 nations, condemned to death in 17. My views, on how Hindus a...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 15:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 2246
Views: 848655

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

https://x.com/kurdistannews24/status/2014119736687440251 @kurdistannews24 For human rights lawyers and Kurds in Turkey: This man, who rap*d and then executed a Kurdish girl in the Syrian city of Raqqa and cut her hair as a gift, is a member of Turkish intelligence. His name is Rami al-Dahash , and h...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 14:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

India will Now Give Global Ranking, US & Western Hegemony Challenged I Aadi Pathikrit Show PVOIcTlLMrA India Launches Responsible Nations Index to Promote Ethical Governance and Global Responsibility https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216304 India today launched the Responsible ...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 14:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 649
Views: 503529

Re: European Union: Positive News

LEAKED: Trump’s MIND-BLOWING Greenland Deal; ‘US To Mimic UK-Style Control Of Cyprus’ A controversial new framework could see the United States control parts of Greenland under a model similar to the UK’s sovereign military bases in Cyprus. Agreed in principle during talks between US President Dona...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Indian Exports Actually INCREASED Now: Ashwini Vaishnaw & Gita Gopinath Decode Tariff Impact At WEF Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and top economist Gita Gopinath discussed the impact of Trump's tariffs on countries including India. While Vaishnaw pointed out that India's exports had actually ...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 3089
Views: 1814307

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

Big milestone for DRDO. Tejas Mk-2 to take first flight in June A major development has emerged after the development of the indigenous fighter aircraft. DRDO has confirmed that the first flight of Tejas Mk-2 will take place in the middle of 2026. It is a great achievement as India makes foray into...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Electronics Industry
Replies: 10
Views: 24927

Re: Indian Electronics Industry

https://x.com/SwarajyaMag/status/2013953437306683810
@SwarajyaMag
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India targets 7 nm chip manufacturing by 2030

The roadmap advances to 3 nm chip production by 2032, marking a major leap in capability

Aim: place India among the world’s top semiconductor nations
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Situation in Kerala https://x.com/i/status/2013951828409634916 @RajeevRC_X A Jamaat-e-Islami leader openly calls for an Islamic Republic. They reject Indian democracy. They reject our Constitution. Yet in Keralam, @RahulGandhi’s Congress is partnering with Jamaat for votes, while lying about constit...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Situation in TN Lawlessness culture: Annamalai claims gig worker attacked by armed gang in Chennai https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/lawlessness-culture-annamalai-claims-gig-worker-attacked-armed-gang-chennai-x-post-video-2854608-2026-01-19 Tamil Nadu BJP president said the victim survived due t...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 649
Views: 503529

Re: European Union: Positive News

EU slams the brakes on Trump trade deal over Greenland power play The European Union is suspending formal approval of a trade deal reached with the United States last summer following President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Europe's opposition to his push to acquire Greenland. Member...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 649
Views: 503529

Re: European Union: Positive News

Merz Calls Germany’s Nuclear Exit A Costly Mistake As Energy Debate Reignites https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Merz-Calls-Germanys-Nuclear-Exit-A-Costly-Mistake-As-Energy-Debate-Reignites/ When And How Germany Shut Down Nuclear Power Germany’s nuclear phase-out began in March 2011, immed...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Situation in Karnataka https://x.com/i/status/2013492128551444790 @ravireddy2806 Unbelievable bribe rates in the state. Had applied for BWSSB water connection for multi house building, those rates itself had doubled, finally had to take EMI. Since the pipe is on opposite side, the contractor connect...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1177
Views: 414921

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion

Make hay while the sun shines should be utilized in the most effective way to our full advantage. https://x.com/i/status/2013966556917907878 @ShivAroor Canada will be back to peddling the rules-based order the minute Trump is off their back. That’s how white privilege works. Don’t be fooled by Carne...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5020
Views: 2264416

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://x.com/i/status/2014060110734303594 @MeghUpdates BIG TRAGEDY AVERTED A major conspiracy to derail the Maharaja Express by placing Iron angles, in front of India's most luxurious tourist trains, was foiled near Jaipur due to the alertness of the loco pilot. The train, carrying hundreds of fore...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1174
Views: 596724

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

https://x.com/i/status/2014000350190350696 @Varun55484761 DRDO eyes next-gen electronic warfare. Key priorities include achieving spectrum dominance & fostering self-reliance in defense technology. Innovative fields like photonics & quantum computing r being investigated for future applicati...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 12:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2185
Views: 688331

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/rishibagree/status/2013967401432256905
@rishibagree
The Indian Army deployed 23 indigenous AI tools for data fusion and threat assessment in Operation Sindoor, which delivered precise targeting for long-range artillery and vectors with 94% pinpoint accuracy in strikes.
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 11:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

I am not sure we should argue about who is top tier and who is second etc. All of this is going to come down like a Florida high-rise built on shaky foundations. Sir, its not us arguing about who is first tier second etc, the west want to tell us that we are second class and the first class is occu...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 11:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 3583
Views: 1157490

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://x.com/i/status/2014187444837785722 @ShivAroor Proof that bureaucrats are bulletproof. Sanjeev Khirwar, ex-Delhi Principal Secy, famously shunted in 2022 for throwing athletes out of a Delhi stadium so he & his wife could walk their dog, has just been appointed Commissioner of the powerfu...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 11:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2245
Views: 7007040

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

Per GE, those engines were only used for TD purposes? https://www.geaerospace.com/news/press-releases/defense-engines/f404-ge-in20-powers-tejas-aircraft-successful-first-flight Indeed its has higher thrust and also many other features. over the other F404 variants https://www.geaerospace.com/milita...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 10:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7221
Views: 3324819

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Cross posting from Tejas MK1A thread Big- ये हुआ तो इतिहास बनेगा! Tejas + Kaveri Engine integration 8XRjXH3b0mk The Gas Turbine Research Establishment is preparing the roadmap for a high-thrust variant of the Kaveri Derivative Engine that could emerge as a future indigenous replacement for the F404-...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 10:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2245
Views: 7007040

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

Big- ये हुआ तो इतिहास बनेगा! Tejas + Kaveri Engine integration 8XRjXH3b0mk The Gas Turbine Research Establishment is preparing the roadmap for a high-thrust variant of the Kaveri Derivative Engine that could emerge as a future indigenous replacement for the F404-GE-IN20 currently powering the Tejas...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 10:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2245
Views: 7007040

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

There could be 20 to 25 engines with the IAF. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/first-lca-mk-1a-to-be-handed-over-to-iaf-in-first-quarter-of-fy26/article69392957.ece The GE had delivered 65 F404-IN20 engines for the Tejas LCA from 2008 to 2016 . I lost you there. What does a de...
by uddu
22 Jan 2026 08:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2245
Views: 7007040

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

There could be 20 to 25 engines with the IAF. Again, Tejas uses a unique version of F404, called F404-IN20. It’s not the same as the other 4000+ engines. Most of them do not even have FADEC afaik. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/first-lca-mk-1a-to-be-handed-over-to-iaf-in-firs...
by uddu
21 Jan 2026 21:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 305
Views: 72347

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

The French will say no to India's demands and India will gleefully oblige & still sign on the dotted line. While not going to really pan out that way, but if push comes to shove....what options does India exactly have? The IAF operates US fighter aircraft. It is called Tejas. No F404/F414, no T...
by uddu
21 Jan 2026 21:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12231
Views: 3518064

Re: Understanding the US - Again

LIVE: Trump Rules Out Using "Force" to Take Greenland but Demands Talks | Vantage With Palki Sharma Speaking at the World Economic Forum, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States “needs” Greenland for national and global security, reigniting an idea once dismissed as absurd and ...
by uddu
21 Jan 2026 21:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1991
Views: 1379446

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

India's Rich Maritime Legacy On Display At Kartavya Path At this year’s Republic Day Parade, the Indian Navy’s tableau will highlight ancient maritime heritage, modern naval strength, and women’s growing role. Centred on the theme “Anchored in Tradition, Sailing into Self-Reliance and Innovation,” ...