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- 16 Feb 2026 19:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 555
- Views: 105225
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
The supposed additional Rafale M order on top of 114 for IAF is like ...

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- 12 Feb 2026 14:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2382
- Views: 7051890
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
I was reviewing Group Captain (retd) Ajay Ahlawat interview with Swasti Rao . Here are some observations on MK1A: 1. The IAF had requested some enhancements in previous version of Tejas and HAL said it will take a few months for the fix but it is 9 yrs since and no tangible movement by HAL. 2. The ...
- 09 Feb 2026 10:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 954
- Views: 1074331
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Sorry, if this was posted earlier.
https://x.com/Neetivaan/status/1966883111985447337?s=20
https://x.com/Neetivaan/status/1966883111985447337?s=20
- 09 Feb 2026 10:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3420
- Views: 1084877
Re: Indus Water Treaty
Guru log, but why are we still pursuing run of the river project?
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india ... 17371.html
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india ... 17371.html
- 06 Feb 2026 14:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3420
- Views: 1084877
Re: Indus Water Treaty
If the CoA goes ahead and gives an ex-parte order which would be against Indian interests, that would end up in dustbin just like what China did in the case of the Indo-China Sea in 2016. IWT is passe and will never be revived, even with a successor state to Pakistan. Saar, god forbid if CON party ...
- 31 Jan 2026 10:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2382
- Views: 7051890
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
+1bkswarti wrote: ↑31 Jan 2026 09:56 ^If they don’t have certification then it’s not ready. The requirement of certification was always there or was HAL just giving deadlines without certification.
I am sure I will be crucified here but I am just so tired of this nonsense from HAL. Get private players involved NOW.
- 29 Jan 2026 08:19
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6389
- Views: 1859779
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
VIDEO : https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/2016467309184061502?s=20 ---> United Aircraft Corporation signed a preliminary agreement with Flamingo Aerospace for the supply of six Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft as part of the first stage. As, part of the agreement, UAC will provide Flamingo Aerospac...
- 22 Jan 2026 18:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3115
- Views: 1844509
- 21 Jan 2026 13:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2382
- Views: 7051890
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
GE404 and 414 are quite an successful engine and have been in production since long while. Why can't HAL just take a look at secondhand market and procure them for time being fitment for let's say half a decade and thereafter update them with newer batch engines as and when GE delivers in future? S...
- 20 Jan 2026 11:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 2382
- Views: 7051890
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
GE404 and 414 are quite an successful engine and have been in production since long while. Why can't HAL just take a look at secondhand market and procure them for time being fitment for let's say half a decade and thereafter update them with newer batch engines as and when GE delivers in future?
- 15 Jan 2026 15:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9299
- Views: 4356612
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
This is a GoI press release: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2214426®=3&lang=1 Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for the Month of December, 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12) The annual rate of inflation based on All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number is 0.83% (pro...
- 15 Jan 2026 15:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2875
- Views: 1648278
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
https://x.com/arunpudur/status/2011341848607154384?s=20 ---> Spoke to a NATO defense attaché: 42 IAF squadrons = regional power. 52–60 squadrons = Worried NATO - clear signal India is moving toward global power status. Saar, here we're not even able to project our dominance on kanglus and porkis or...
- 13 Jan 2026 20:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6001
- Views: 2628417
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Is this a way to swindle black monies into porkistan or vying for more imf loans in future?A_Gupta wrote: ↑13 Jan 2026 19:42 Pakistan claims a $13 billion defense equipment export order book.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/amp/40401976
- 11 Jan 2026 19:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4217
- Views: 1149052
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Guru log, does a 19 seater plane warranty 2 member flying crew? Shouldn't pilot be enough to take up all the responsibilities of flying such a small capacity plane?
- 10 Jan 2026 19:52
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6389
- Views: 1859779
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
there seems to be mulitple Civilian aircraft tie ups 1. First new of HAL and Russian SJ-100 regional Jet 2. Adani Embrear Regional jet with upto 140 seats 3. Rumoured TATA Airbus deal Any other tie ups in line Do we have the need and the capacity to absorb all these?? Yes there is going to be an ex...
- 06 Jan 2026 17:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6971
- Views: 2262939
Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Nicely sai Amber ji.
But unfortunately, we have not been able to apartheid porkis from ICC till now.
Aim should be both kanglus and porkis are permanently banished from cricketing world altogether.
But unfortunately, we have not been able to apartheid porkis from ICC till now.
Aim should be both kanglus and porkis are permanently banished from cricketing world altogether.
- 01 Jan 2026 08:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 3042
- Views: 1369008
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Heard in one of JD podcast where Sanjay ji was speaking about P8 type aircraft to be developed with Airbus, any truth in it?
- 31 Dec 2025 19:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 2227
- Views: 719486
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
This must be mentioned here: :shock: Saudi Arabia has awarded its highest national honor to Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, during his visit to Riyadh, Pakistan’s military said Monday, underscoring deepening ties between the two countries, including cooperation on counterterrorism....
- 22 Dec 2025 08:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
- Replies: 1216
- Views: 502252
Re: Indian Telecom Folder
What's use if you can't get their sim in the open market? GoI can use BSNL as a leverage vis the 3 incumbent operators to keep the prices in check but not happening at present. BSNL Launches SIM Card Home Delivery Service: Follow Simple Steps To Apply Online https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-...
- 19 Dec 2025 19:32
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
- Replies: 1216
- Views: 502252
Re: Indian Telecom Folder
https://x.com/lakshmishaks/status/1975020276560920858 BSNL will upgrade all 92,500 Swadeshi-built 4G towers to 5G within 6–8 months, said Minister Scindia — a major stride in India’s self-reliant telecom push, positioning BSNL at the heart of the indigenous 5G ecosystem. What's use if you can't get...
- 19 Dec 2025 19:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3486
- Views: 1451744
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Aren't we developing an indigenous version ourselves?Rakesh wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 21:17 https://x.com/FrontalForce/status/19962 ... 34447?s=20 ---> If India gets S-500, it will be game over for Pakistan in any conflict against India. No runways thanks to BrahMos & no Planes in air also till west Pakistan.
- 16 Dec 2025 16:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13164
- Views: 4538606
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
'Nightmare': Indian-origin woman in Long Beach, Bubbly Kaur, detained by ICE from Green Card interview; living in US since 1994 An Indian-origin woman has been detained by the ICE during her Green Card interview at Long Island, blindsiding her family members, Long Beach Watchdog reported. 60-year-o...
- 12 Dec 2025 19:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
The Great Railway Freight Upgrade: Cargo Trains To Criss-Cross India In New ₹1.5 Trillion Corridor Indian Railways is exploring three new freight corridors to extend the high-speed cargo network deeper into southern, eastern, and central India, building on the success of two operational lines to cr...
- 12 Dec 2025 08:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13164
- Views: 4538606
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
D emocrats hit out at US President Donald Trump for hurting the US-India bilateral relationship. Democrats here seen waving posters of Modi and Putin together with the words "TRUMP'S FAILED FOREIGN POLICY". Amrica porkistan defence deals are just ponzi schemes where murica pays pokis to s...
- 05 Dec 2025 19:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6987
- Views: 2680685
Re: Internal Security Watch
https://x.com/AshishMalviyaIF/status/1993316297116147822 @AshishMalviyaIF This kinda language is unacceptable from a member of Bar, The bench must take suo moto cognizance! @DelhiPolice @jsaideepak @LiveLawIndia @barandbench @ARanganathan72 @AnchorAnandN https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G6mtQR4bwAILs1U?...
- 29 Nov 2025 13:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4217
- Views: 1149052
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Rakesh Saras as per Wki can only carry 19 passengers!! Which Airline and What route will it serve!! E 190 can carry 4 times more. So on Tier II to major hub and Tier ii/Tier III inter connectivity you will need a bigger and more cost efficient aircraft No!! One thing is clear Saras in its current f...
- 29 Nov 2025 09:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 9299
- Views: 4356612
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
In the below The Jaipur Dialogue video, why and how USD will eventually reach 100₹ in next 2-3 yrs has been discussed.
- 19 Nov 2025 19:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6987
- Views: 2680685
Re: Internal Security Watch
https://x.com/MeghUpdates/status/1990598337918349330 @MeghUpdates CISF’s swift action averted a major scare at Bengaluru Airport . Just after midnight on 16 Nov, Suhail Ahmed charged at two taxi drivers at T1 Arrivals with a metal KNIFE. ASI Sunil Kumar & team reacted instantly, overpowered him...
- 19 Nov 2025 18:55
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
वंदे भारत स्लीपर ट्रेन का सफल ट्रायल कोटा मंडल के लिए गौरव का क्षण है The team of RDSO Lucknow successfully conducted high speed trial of Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in fully loaded condition at West Central Railway, Kota Division. The "Long Confirmatory Run" was completed at a speed of 18...
- 11 Nov 2025 09:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 208
- Views: 38558
Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Sold, resold, never registered: Inside the murky resale trail of the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort Delhi Police are tracing how a Hyundai i20 sold informally across four buyers became the vehicle used in Monday’s deadly Red Fort blast, killing eight people and injuring over 20. https:/...
- 11 Nov 2025 09:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 208
- Views: 38558
- 11 Nov 2025 09:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
- Replies: 208
- Views: 38558
Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Already, links are pointing to kasmiris and terror modules. Hope porkis pay dearly for this misdeed.
- 10 Nov 2025 09:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6001
- Views: 2628417
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Thankyou
- 03 Nov 2025 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6001
- Views: 2628417
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
When should we begin to worry about Pakistan? Perhaps when the women take over (which with Pakistan's Islami nazara will never happen). I'm listening to 5 Pakistani economists, 3 men and 2 women. The men - IMF this and IMF that. The women - we had a liquidity problem, IMF lent us money. How are we ...
- 31 Oct 2025 10:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
That can be solved. First half gets unloaded/loaded, train moves forward and the second half gets unloaded/loaded. Adds some extra time to the stop. That would have an effect on the next train since it will have to wait for the track to be cleared. Our system is loaded to the gills with trains, and...
- 30 Oct 2025 13:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
I would say lack of high efficiency, operational knowledge (not capacity per se). Given below the things I have noticed. Chennai - Bangalore, Chennai - Coimbatore, Chennai - Madurai are all upgraded to 130 KMPH but they are still running @ less than 100 KMPH, not sure why, my guess is IR is still n...
- 29 Oct 2025 08:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
2500+ were UR specials. Is it possible for railways to do this every year? Many of these specials are operated in the "slots" reserved for Goods Trains. So if these specials are made permenant/regular scheduled trains, the goods traffic will take a hit. At times these "specials"...
- 27 Oct 2025 10:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 5040
- Views: 2290959
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
This is Press Information Bureau of India - Railways press release https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2182512 Over 1.5 Crore Passengers Already Traveled in Trains Operated So Far in Festival Season Passengers Share Positive Experiences and Appreciate Indian Railways’ Efforts to Ensu...
- 16 Oct 2025 19:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 2274
- Views: 865027
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
Unfortunately, untill and unless piecefools and their Philosophy exists, IMEC would be non starter and an excercise in vain.A_Gupta wrote: ↑16 Oct 2025 12:47 Peace all along the future IMEC corridor is extremely important for India. So covering the news here.
Via: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-16-2025/
- 14 Oct 2025 09:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 2274
- Views: 865027
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
My half-baked personal take: 1. Peace in West Asia is of strategic importance to India because of IMEC. 2. If Iran too can settle things with the West, then it is to India's benefit. Chahbahar port, energy and other trade are important to India, and would be much easier if the US were to lift sanct...