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I think safe to say that CCS clearance is a formality? Here is the MOD release https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1606941# Ministry of Defence In a big boost to ‘Make in India’, DAC paves way for procurement of 83 indigenous Tejas fighter aircraft for IAF Posted On: 18 MAR 2020 5:21PM by ...

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The photos appear to show very good fit and finish- a relief given the increased involvement of private sector players as large component suppliers.

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^^^^^ My concern has more to do with certain potential export customers who may not follow said export restrictions based on the ever changing status of their relationship with our not so friendly neighbors. The shock value of the the teja's low rcs on the first day it engages in combat is somethin...

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^^^^^ My concern has more to do with certain potential export customers who may not follow said export restrictions based on the ever changing status of their relationship with our not so friendly neighbors. The shock value of the the teja's low rcs on the first day it engages in combat is something...

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8g on the first flight? just shows the confidence the test team has in the aircraft. Barring the rafale, the tejas may just be the premier air to air asset of the IAF. It irritates me to no end seeing the stories of export to this or that country. The rcs and electronic signature of the Tejas is som...

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Another box ticked. Has the GOI ordered the derby er yet? or will the basic version equip the foc birds?. There was a UN page which used to list missile purchases but I cant find it anymore.

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https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:RFpgToOK3cYJ:https://www.ballisticmag.com/2020/03/02/sig-716i-tread-di-rifle-first-look/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in
Here you go

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Livefist has photos of the sig with our troops. Looks like we got the tread variant? this is the lower cost direct impingement variant. I hope it performs well.edit: ballistic magazine had a recent article on a so called sig 716i based on what they sold to us. The article was appears to be removed b...

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The 2nd Su-30 suffered an avionics outage, note radars are high voltage units, with the TWT being a single point of failure, which could be a reason. Stuff happens. The first Su-30 was still able to pick up the F16s and attempt to fire on them, albeit it couldn't because its missiles were outranged...

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No that easy. Someone in the know can clarify but I believe every foc point(already proven in flight testing) will have to be demonstrated before delivery.

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The Chief also confirms in the interview from AK that MK1a deal will be done by end of this financial year.

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Wowwww... looks the part. Send it to Srinagar straight not Sulur!.

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Janes claimed $16500 for rafale. As a matter of interest same report claimed around 4700 for gripen.

https://www.ftm.nl/upload/content/files ... 281%29.pdf

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Even though we dealt with much older spec f-15s in the cope India exercises, the fact is they struggled against smaller aircraft like the bison. The USAF can afford to buy more f-15s since they have the f-22s and 35s to knock the doors down. A modern platform like the rafale which combines lower rcs...

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The su-57 with a much smaller rcs (said to be same as a small missile) would be a much better bet than this dinosaur with lipstic. Another 36 rafale/more mkis and as many mk1a as Hal can produce will be the most simple and efficient end to this circus. The F-15EX is far from a dinosaur. It is an in...

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The su-57 with a much smaller rcs (said to be same as a small missile) would be a much better bet than this dinosaur with lipstic. Another 36 rafale/more mkis and as many mk1a as Hal can produce will be the most simple and efficient end to this circus.

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Well Well Well..... :twisted: Boeing mulls F-15EX offer to India https://www.flightglobal.com/singapore-air-show-2020/boeing-mulls-f-15ex-offer-to-india/136694.article Boeing is contemplating pitching the F-15EX to New Delhi for one of the country’s long-running fighter procurements - a contest in w...

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IOC is now faarmal for LUH

https://twitter.com/SpokespersonMoD

Hal has delivered the goods.Now can we at least see the AON processed?

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Working on Rs 38,000-crore deal to sell 83 jets to IAF, says HAL chief https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/working-on-rs-38-000-crore-deal-to-sell-83-jets-to-iaf-says-hal-chief/story-eci73OlZVo8LNOq07XekRI.html “Price negotiations are over. We estimate the deal to be worth around Rs 38,000 cro...

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AMCA could fly undetected during dangerous missions

http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/ ... ssion=true

The intake design looks different or am I imagining things.

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Writetake/AK reporting that there may be news regarding ioc for the LUH at defexpo. Which makes more ridiculous that the formal process of placing a limited order is yet to even begin.

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India to acquire 200 fighter jets for Air Force: Defence secretaryAir Force: Defence Secretary
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/arti ... 214873.cms

TOI wont allow quotes but article talks about completing the Mk1A deal and proceeding with MMRCA 2.

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This aircraft could be the answer both in terms of numbers and capability but but but.....MMRCA 2.0 and the naval import will likely eat the resources required

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Tempted to say fanboy art but why would Mr Thakur be tweeting it? Perhaps this is could be a HAL driven project much like the 1a.

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Another pic of RB003 I'm in love once again! Many years ago when I was a teen and couldn't afford expensive scale model kits, I built a twin seat Rafale model by hand. It was in the same overall dark grey color, but I never put any IAF roundel or fin flash, secretly hoping against hope that I'd one...

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I am very worried about this part. No fighter in the world meets its design specifications and design weight is always exceeded 90% of projects. So without the appropriate engine there will be performance deficiencies. I would be more optimistic about this aspect. ADA now has far greater experience...

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Seeing the above one can understand the lust in some quarters for the gripen especially if you see the ease of maintanence videos.The bird just works period. The tejas is almost there with the 1a and will go beyond with the mk2.

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Safran Ardiden-1U helicopter engine obtains EASA certification for HAL's LUH Safran Helicopter Engines, on 8 November 2019, received EASA type certification for its Ardiden 1U engine, installed in India's LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). LUH is a new three-ton, single-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraf...

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News just in that #HTT40 completes Six-Turn Left Turn Spin. It's in line with expectations or slightly better than Right Turn Spin. Big achievement -- after 3 decades. Congrats to Team ARDC/HAL. https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1178904127889215488?s=19 The confidence and capability of the new g...

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A great week for Indigenous development.

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Picklu, AFAIK only the Army and Air Force are acquiring the Ka-226. Exactly my point admiral, i do not see any reason why for IAF and IA other than not getting solely dependent on French Engine. I could have understood if navy had argued in the favour of double engine for the sake of safety. But IA...

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The impression one gets is that there is a commitment to the Tejas at the highest levels so let us wait a few more months and not get into glass half empty mode. They have agreed on base price which is the most critical aspect.

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And now the videos....

LUH on High Altitude trials in the Himalayas

Video #1 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541193048281089

Video #2 --> https://twitter.com/i/status/1169541647270432768

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The LUH will be a true god send for our forces in the high altitude border areas. It will be far cheaper to operate than a twin engined heli but will have almost similar capabilities to the dhruv.

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/lca-pricing-issue-sorted-out-defence-ministry/article29340242.ece “Pricing, which was under discussion with the costing committee, has been finalised two days back in a meeting with the Secretary of Defence Production. Now, discussion for the support package is ...

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The import lobby will be sh**ing bricks looking at these photos.

https://twitter.com/hvtiaf

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Harsh Vardhan Thakur LUH scales DBO and beyond, landing at J Top at >18000feet at ISA+25°C https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/1167399983663857664 The 226 is a waste of money. This bird will fly rings around it. We can use our Russian purchase obligations for things which we do not have a domestic op...

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http://zeenews.india.com/india/hal-bolsters-sukhoi-su-30-mki-repair-and-overhaul-capability-ramps-up-tejas-lca-production-2219840.html According to Minister of State, Defence, Shripad Naik the task of integrating Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on IAF Su-30 MKI "will also be a gainful utilisa...

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The latest imagery from google of Sulur brought joy to this jingo. Long have I waited to see the dart like shape showing up on satellite imagery.

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Slightly ot -I have searched but no found an answer on this- is there any restriction on a retd Army chief becoming the RM?

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