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by Ankit Desai
28 May 2025 09:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2973
Views: 1644744

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

Safran has no engine that can power the Mk2. https://x.com/shirobarks/status/1927412198059479494?s=46&t=71hwVGxBPSDmFLFHx6kTtQ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gr-LLckWsAAFSqf?format=jpg&name=900x900 https://x.com/shirobarks/status/1927436045538213935?s=46&t=71hwVGxBPSDmFLFHx6kTtQ https://pb...
by Ankit Desai
27 May 2025 10:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 944
Views: 661451

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

https://x.com/DefenceMinIndia/status/1927219489130594523 In a significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme ...
by Ankit Desai
14 May 2025 07:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1393
Views: 244948

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Since Tom Cooper is all over in the media. In the order of as events has happened. 1. https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/indian-and-pakistani-military-etiquette (Indian restrain and price paid) 2. https://xxtomcooperxx.substack.com/p/pakistans-tbtf-factor (you can ignore, little to do with Ops Sin...
by Ankit Desai
10 May 2025 08:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Rakesh wrote: 10 May 2025 08:03 FWIW.....

VIDEO: https://x.com/shivv0045/status/1921021836940263780 ---> 2 PAF Jets shot down over Srinagar by IAF Jets.
+1 India TV reporting same. They confirmed one down and looking for other. There was an enemy air craft package/s trying to destroy Shri Nagar airport/ AFB

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
10 May 2025 07:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

williams wrote: 10 May 2025 07:51 The big winner for us is our Air Defense cover. Kudos to the men and women who are working day and night to protect us.
+1.

So far only signal & AD systems were active. Looks like missile & rocket forces up next.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
10 May 2025 07:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Four na-paki Air bases targeted/damaged/destroyed.

Situation escalated.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
09 May 2025 05:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1662
Views: 6726939

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

Anantha Krishnan: https://x.com/writetake/status/1920395966277943427 1. The first Tejas Mk1A from @HALHQBLR’s Nashik Division (the third #LCA production plant), fitted with a CAT-B engine, is expected to have its first flight sometime in June, ahead of being handed over to the #IAF. 2. The first Tej...
by Ankit Desai
09 May 2025 01:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

GoI & Indian armed forces are showing lot of restrain.

It is time to let it loose and ANNIHILATE na-pak armed forces & retake PoK.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
07 May 2025 06:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Let the terroristan be experimental ground of all future weapons.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
07 May 2025 04:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

India Today confirming Scalp & Hammer used.

Looks like JF-17 is down.

The Indian Navy was also involved in today’s missile strikes on Pak terror targets. Navy likely deployed loitering munitions.
https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1919888716308394436

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
07 May 2025 02:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

https://x.com/adgpi/status/1919850036596199492 #PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind! https://x.com/ANI/status/1919851150322331774 A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmi...
by Ankit Desai
07 May 2025 02:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2895
Views: 370575

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Let's go 200 Brahmos in two waves. Re-asses targets and if need be another wave.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
04 May 2025 05:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4237
Views: 1441359

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

It was F-16 and more from horse's mouth Air Marshal Ravi Kapoor starting from 17:45 -Ankit War Room : युद्ध से डरा 'शरीफ'..मांगे एक और मौका! शहबाज को सता रहा डर, पाकिस्तान ने सियालकोट बॉर्डर पर पोस्ट खाली की. इस्लामाबाद नेवल कॉम्प्लेक्स की बिजली बंद. पाकिस्तान के पास पेट्रोल-डीजल की कमी. शहबाज ने IS...
by Ankit Desai
29 Apr 2025 19:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5264
Views: 2258819

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://x.com/sneheshphilip/status/1917217683453702435 PM Modi said that the armed forces have a free hand to take operational decisions on the manner of our retaliation, its targets and its timing . PM Modi said that it is our firm national resolve to give a befitting reply to terrorism: Sources ht...
by Ankit Desai
23 Apr 2025 21:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1175
Views: 185137

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

@ShivAroor https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1915069357241282838 1️⃣ Indus Water Treaty to be held in abeyance 2️⃣ All defence staff at Embassy to leave 3️⃣ No SAARC visas for Pak nationals & current visas cancelled 4️⃣ Attari-Wagah border closed @sneheshphilip https://x.com/sneheshphilip/status/19...
by Ankit Desai
23 Apr 2025 03:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1175
Views: 185137

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Let the Brahmos fly.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
11 Apr 2025 21:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3522
Views: 3012756

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

AoN issued for 105mm/37cal Mounted Gun System (Paradroppable)

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1910609862343483552

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
09 Apr 2025 17:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3262
Views: 1143866

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Rafale it is. Talks with France to begin for G2G deal for multirole fighter aircraft, Rafale M pact this month https://theprint.in/defence/talks-with-france-to-begin-for-g2g-deal-for-multirole-fighter-aircraft-rafale-m-pact-this-month/2583709/ 09 April 2025 India is likely to begin negotiations with...
by Ankit Desai
27 Mar 2025 17:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3370
Views: 1319346

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 1,801.34 crore contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited for the procurement of Nag Missile System (NAMIS) Tracked version of anti-tank weapon platform.

https://x.com/sneheshphilip/status/1905 ... FLFHx6kTtQ

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
20 Mar 2025 07:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3522
Views: 3012756

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

CCS clears 307 indigenous artillery guns ATAGS The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to procure 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. The deal is for 307 howitzers, which have a strike range up to 45-48-km, and 327 ...
by Ankit Desai
19 Mar 2025 07:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2676
Views: 1443574

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1902070491109847444 <---------- IAF's acquisition planned in FY 2025-26 1. Low level Radars 2. Electronic warfare Suite for helicopters 3. Light Combat Aircraft 4. Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Multi-role Helicopter 5. GSAT 6. CHAFF...
by Ankit Desai
17 Mar 2025 05:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 944
Views: 661451

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

India to step on the gas for indigenous 5th gen fighter India plans to 'accelerate' the development and induction of its own ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, with a top-level committee now working to evolve a clear-cut strategy and production-cum-business model for the AMCA. ...the c...
by Ankit Desai
06 Mar 2025 08:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3262
Views: 1143866

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

IAF requirement for more multirole fighter aircraft accepted by Defence Ministry Committee: Sources Sources told ANI that the committee has accepted the need for the Indian Air Force to have new multirole fighters to meet its requirements for preparing for the next generation of conflicts. -Ankit
by Ankit Desai
23 Feb 2025 08:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 199
Views: 218995

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

DRDO indigenous submarine proposal to go for CCS approval in couple of months; eight years for first sub Design phase expected to take up to three years, with another five years for construction; project aiming for 90% to 95% indigenous content; contract negotiations to start soon for separate deal...
by Ankit Desai
21 Feb 2025 21:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2973
Views: 1644744

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

Tejas Mk-2 Project Director Sheds Light On Capabilities Of Upcoming Fighter The Tejas Mk-II is an ambitious project to develop and build a 4.5+ generation fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force. This project was initiated to address the shortcomings of the original Tejas fighter aircraft. The ai...
by Ankit Desai
09 Feb 2025 02:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2941
Views: 1248480

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Indian Navy Selects NewSpace For Unmanned Wingman In what is easily the most significant deal between the Indian military and a local startup company, the Indian Navy has selected Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) to develop its Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicl...
by Ankit Desai
02 Dec 2024 23:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1871
Views: 1248982

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral D. K. Tripathi on Navy Day.

"As of now, 62 ships and one submarine are under construction and one ship will be inducted every month till next year."

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
17 Oct 2024 07:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5339
Views: 2222706

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Strategic link to northern outpost among 5 Ladakh stretches cleared The road stretches cleared by NBWL include a link road from Chushul-Lukung to Thakung post; a link road between Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DS-DBO) and Saser-Brangsa-Gapshan; DS-DBO to Track Junction; DBO to Karakoram Pass road;...
by Ankit Desai
10 Oct 2024 02:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Replies: 83
Views: 62638

Re: Project 75 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion

India clears two mega defence projects for 2 indigenous nuclear submarines & 31 Predator drones https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-clears-two-mega-defence-projects-for-2-indigenous-nuclear-submarines-31-predator-drones/articleshow/114095147.cms 09 Oct 2024 It will take around 10-12...