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by Ankit Desai
29 Feb 2024 23:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596854

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

India conducts 2 flight tests of short-range air defence missile The DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) conducted two successful flight tests of very short-range air defence system missiles on February 28 and 29 from a ground-based portable launcher off the coast of Odisha from in...
by Ankit Desai
23 Feb 2024 21:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1670081

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Not sure about credibility https://twitter.com/VivekSi85847001/status/1642416380191604736 First Order for 307 DRDO devloped ATAGS Howitzer for Indian Army is set to be placed before March 2024 said officials 🇮🇳 After it Order for 400 Towed Gun System for Indian Army under 15 Ton all of Weight will b...
by Ankit Desai
22 Feb 2024 19:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 553
Views: 263555

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Army’s Central Command gets ‘combatised’ to counter China, new corps raised https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/army-s-central-command-gets-combatised-to-counter-china-new-corps-raised/ar-BB1iz6rC 20 Feb 2024 However, it is not clear from the articles if additional man power is being raised for th...
by Ankit Desai
06 Feb 2024 09:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165994

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

India guns for 12 more 'eyes in sky'
The DRDO-IAF combine is actively pushing ahead with progammes to develop six Mark-1A as well as six Mark-2 versions of the Netra AEW&C aircraft, three of which were earlier built and inducted from February 2017 onwards.
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by Ankit Desai
25 Jan 2024 10:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1670081

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

ANI: Order of 307 ATAGS by March 31 '24 : DRDO chairman Dr Samir V Kamat

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by Ankit Desai
18 Jun 2023 08:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 712
Views: 188818

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

Three theatre commands on anvil as tri-services ‘concur’ The plan primarily is now to have three integrated theatre commands, headed by senior three-star generals (Lt-Generals, Air Marshals or Vice Admirals), to handle the northern borders with China, the western front with Pakistan and a maritime ...
by Ankit Desai
17 Mar 2023 06:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547522

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

.... SSNs are for blue water navies. i.e. take the fight to the enemy. You cannot do that with a SSK. You can send a SSN into the South China Sea with a very high probability of remaining undetected and completing her mission. You cannot send a carrier battle group, to even near that theatre and ex...
by Ankit Desai
25 Jan 2023 08:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

BRO Starts Process for Building Crucial 135-km Road Near LAC from Chushul-Demchok in Next 2 Years

Bids Invited Yesterday

Chushul-Dungti-Fukche-Demchok Road to run alongside Indus with 3 new bridges

https://twitter.com/AmanKayamHai_/statu ... 5599443969

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by Ankit Desai
19 Jan 2023 22:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

Kashmir to Doklam: Lt Gen Anil Bhatt (Retd) formal DGMO



Doka La issue explained at 38 min.

ANI's podcast is becoming quite a show.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
29 Dec 2022 20:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 413
Views: 205411

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

Amid Dalai Lama visit to Bodh Gaya, police take Chinese woman into custody Amid the Dalai Lama’s visit to Bodh Gaya in Bihar, police Thursday said they took into custody a Chinese woman who was staying there on an expired visa. Security was also stepped up in the town. The woman, Song Xiaolan, is b...
by Ankit Desai
18 Dec 2022 04:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1670081

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

ashishvikas wrote:
niran wrote:#GladTidings
IA has cleared for 150 ATAGS limited buy, they will use it for user manual and tactic development then 3 batches of 300 guns will be ordered.
There's no news in mainstream media.. is this confirmed ?
Indian Army to clear Limited Scale Production of ATAGS guns

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by Ankit Desai
15 Dec 2022 01:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

.... Gen Naravane says this is an annual event. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1602706480657928192 Chinese army has gone down to Hooliganism and streetfighting says Gen Naravane - ToI That as well what happened during Galwan, race to capture southern bank of Pangong Tso and more. rfcoa8tXNug -Ankit
by Ankit Desai
14 Dec 2022 07:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

https://twitter.com/BefittingFacts/status/1602684063973707776?s=20&t=ggyl2vQQYYF0Yi_Z3YmuFw Not sure if this is from the recent incident. Old Video Something does not add-up. Lets assume this entire ops went successful for PLA - then what would have they gained ? What would have they shown to t...
by Ankit Desai
13 Dec 2022 21:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

Panvala report, JAK Rifles, Sikh LI & Jat were involved.

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by Ankit Desai
13 Dec 2022 21:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736205

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

SBajwa wrote:Chinese soldiers running away from Indian Jawans at Tawang., watch this video ....
Same video from Shiv Aroor twitter account. It is old video. It should be snow covered in the area this time.

https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/16 ... 8391095298

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
03 Dec 2022 21:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794292

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Indian Navy puts on hold plans to build IAC 2, but is considering repeat order of Vikrant Addressing the annual press conference on the eve of Navy Day, Navy Chief Admiral Hari Kumar said that the Navy is still working on what kind of size the IAC 2 should have and its capabilities. “Right now, the...
by Ankit Desai
05 Nov 2022 07:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188751

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

Sameer Joshi: https://twitter.com/joe_sameer/status/1588347324593762304 " 2 Su-30MKIs fm 15 squadron duelled with 8 F-16s on 27 Feb 2019 & held their own. The #Avenger formation crew have a beer bash every time the #PAF ceremonial parade honours its fake MKI kill at the #OpSwiftRetort memor...
by Ankit Desai
05 Nov 2022 06:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 388532

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

ABP News Opinion Poll



BJP: 131-139 (45%)
Cong: 31-39 (29%)
AAP: 7-15 (20%)
OTH: 0-2 (6%)

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by Ankit Desai
16 Oct 2022 07:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 462
Views: 237362

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/ShivAroor/status/1580974149194772480 ---> Pretty sure the Indian nuke-capable missile launched from nuclear submarine INS Arihant today was a 750-km range K-15 Sagarika. The real big momma, the 4,000 km range K-4, is likely to be tested in the next couple of days. https://twitter...
by Ankit Desai
15 Oct 2022 04:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 462
Views: 237362

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

SSridhar wrote:Hope & pray it was a K4. Was there a NOTAM/NAVAREA?
It was K15. K4 test is going to be soon, NOTAM is out.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
01 Sep 2022 07:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019200

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

Cabinet Committee on Security approves Tejas 2.0 mega project Fly-by-wire, avionics, composites and other technologies have already been proven in Tejas Mark-1. The new project will upscale those into a bigger and more powerful fighter. IAF is likely to induct at least six squadrons (110-120) of Te...
by Ankit Desai
18 Jul 2022 21:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1806
Views: 520900

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Another view with P75I & Nuclear Submarine update. India’s submarine plans hit by dwindling fleet as Navy decommissions INS Sindhudhvaj The P75I project, which is being pursued under “Strategic Partnership” – to be built in India through a collaboration between a foreign Original Equipment Manuf...
by Ankit Desai
31 May 2022 23:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308776

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

suryag wrote:India tie with South Korea in the hockey Asia cup super 4(?)
It is tie and India out of final. But being WC host India already qualified and that's why even HI sent 3rd/4th string team.

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by Ankit Desai
31 May 2022 06:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 693899

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

France already said, can't have assembly line in India for less than 100 number. I think it will be buy off the shelf deal, same as previous one. With no more training, infrastructure, & simulator etc expenses, those fund will help to reach 57 number.(I am not comparing with other expenses one o...
by Ankit Desai
14 Mar 2022 01:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 388532

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Varun Gandhi openly asking vote for SP candidate. This is the same guy who has become MP on BJP ticket else he would had remain as a doormat in 10 Janpath Who won this time around at Pilbhit? My understanding is that this Ghandi was not given a ticket this time. IIRC, he runs for MP not MLA. Pilibh...
by Ankit Desai
26 Feb 2022 01:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 712
Views: 188818

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

9 tri-services commanders discuss maritime theater command's creation A total of nine commanders-in-chief from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force took part in a high-level meeting to discuss and deliberate on various aspects related to setting up of the integrated maritime theater command in Mumba...
by Ankit Desai
14 Jan 2022 07:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 388532

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

vijayk wrote:....
any comments? is this possible?
Let the tickets distribution end, dust will settle down and real election will begin.

-Ankit
by Ankit Desai
11 Dec 2021 05:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 712
Views: 188818

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

Aditya_V wrote:Personally I think given the role ACM RKS Bhadauria (Retd) has played with LCA Tejas, he will be very popular with BRF. But lets see what GOI decides.
+1. Hoping for ACM RKS Bhadauria (Retd) too. Pro indigenisation & theaterisation.

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by Ankit Desai
10 Dec 2021 02:39
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 217983

Re: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021

India's first CDS. A reformer. Big loss to the nation & modernization effort of armed forces.

OM Shanti !

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by Ankit Desai
29 Nov 2021 07:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188751

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

Its incorrect that we did not have an AWACS coverage. There was an AWACS on station and at best, what seems to have occurred is there was a changeover of assets. Point is the IAF played the game per its own calculus - which is classified. We dont know what that aspect was/is. There have been report...
by Ankit Desai
20 Nov 2021 06:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 558882

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

When PM ride Arjun, he did not order on same day but the order followed.

It was not only LCH hand over ceremony but EW suit for Navy, MR-20 UAV, SWITCH VTOL UAV too.

Please watch/listen R Madhavan video I posted. He is expecting 150+ LCH.

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by Ankit Desai
19 Nov 2021 22:53
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 558882

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

HAL Chairman R Madhavan: LCH & Tejas MK1A update.



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by Ankit Desai
16 Nov 2021 22:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662379

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

Look at the serial numbers of both aircraft in these pictures and tell me what you see different :) Both aircraft (actual and model) are from the Dubai Air Show. You can drag and drop both pictures into new browser windows to see them in their full size. For folks who still cannot read the serial n...
by Ankit Desai
16 Nov 2021 20:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1649
Views: 686518

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

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