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by Kakarat
23 Feb 2021 12:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 218
Views: 262694

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1364098905038753797
BREAKING: Bharat Forge Limited awarded ₹177.95 crore contract from Indian Ministry of Defence for supply of Kalyani M4 vehicles
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by Kakarat
22 Feb 2021 23:36
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

nam wrote:Even the TFTA Aim20 ground launched version has 25KM range!

Edit: Spyder ER has a 40KM range, which I think is with Derby-ER (dual pulse BVR)
Spyder-SR has 20KM range.
Spyder-MR is Spyder + booster
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by Kakarat
22 Feb 2021 21:47
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039 Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted two successful launches of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The launches were carried out today from a static vertical launcher from Integrated Test Ra...
by Kakarat
22 Feb 2021 20:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5242
Views: 1533866

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

https://twitter.com/DRDO_India/status/1363852515490426884 Indigenously designed & developed Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) by DRDO for Indian Navy has undergone two successful launches today. The missile is capable of neutralizing various aerial threats at close ra...
by Kakarat
09 Feb 2021 17:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1118030

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

Prasad wrote:
Some interesting information about the radar in it :)
Great work, Thank You
by Kakarat
04 Feb 2021 22:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2073755

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/TejForTweet/status/1357301156444184580 Here is the big news India has already started working with Rolls-Royce on engine development. 1) It is a joint partnership. 2) Feasibility study and tech development roadmap is going-on 3) Timeline is one year; post that formal contract sig...
by Kakarat
31 Jan 2021 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1214290

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1355883041885851650 CABS DRDO and the now official A320 based AEW&C. Better photos once the booth is set up tomorrow https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtEQQCPW8Acwnz7?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtEQS8rXAAApg7h?format=jpg&name=large h...
by Kakarat
25 Jan 2021 20:51
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1353680736948260865 BREAKING: Maiden test of Akash-NG (New Gen) conducted successfully. Details from @DRDO_India https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Esk9ck_XYAUsBuG?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Esk9ck6XUAEDFrC?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs...
by Kakarat
18 Jan 2021 00:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1118030

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

https://twitter.com/VamsiVamy/status/1350845251645149187 I think it's TEDBF official design. This slide is from the presentation given by Dr. Satish Reddy ,today in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre official YouTube channel https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er8pgEKVkAAR5IH?format=jpg&name=large https://twi...
by Kakarat
18 Jan 2021 00:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 454073

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

https://twitter.com/VamsiVamy/status/1350845251645149187 I think it's TEDBF official design. This slide is from the presentation given by Dr. Satish Reddy ,today in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre official YouTube channel https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er8pgEKVkAAR5IH?format=jpg&name=large https://twi...
by Kakarat
18 Jan 2021 00:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 355373

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/VamsiVamy/status/1350845251645149187 I think it's TEDBF official design. This slide is from the presentation given by Dr. Satish Reddy ,today in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre official YouTube channel https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er8pgEKVkAAR5IH?format=jpg&name=large https://twi...
by Kakarat
13 Jan 2021 23:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 700841

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

Seems HAL is continuing with SP-21, SP-22 ... & only IAF has changed the LA series https://twitter.com/manishindiatv/status/1349320401181057030 Big-The CCS chaired by PM Narendra Modi today approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about 48000 Crores to strengthen IAF’s fle...
by Kakarat
26 Dec 2020 20:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 834084

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Powerplant and displacement are dependent on mission requirements. IN wants carrier based fixed-wing AEW. They require CATOBAR (impact: power and displacement), wider deck (impact: displacement). It is as simple as that! That's why IN is publicly talking about the need for third carrier and private...
by Kakarat
17 Dec 2020 16:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1214290

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

DRDO Cleared To Convert 6 Air India A320s Into IAF AEW Jets - LIVEFIST Six Airbus A320 airliners operated by India’s national carrier Air India will be modified, integrated with sensors and delivered to the Indian Air Force as new airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft. The Minis...
by Kakarat
04 Dec 2020 20:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 887088

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

https://twitter.com/LMIndiaNews/status/ ... 7245654016
This #NavyDay, we are proud to share the first look of the #IndianNavy’s #MH60R in all its glory. #RomeoForIndia
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by Kakarat
01 Dec 2020 00:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2074525

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/neeraj_rajput/statu ... 6733750272
Reports regarding removing artillery guns from Negative-import list (101 defence items) issued by MoD in August this year is 'incorrect', there is no change in the list, informs Defence Ministry reliable sources
by Kakarat
25 Nov 2020 21:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 887088

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Admin Note: Let us keep the drone news in the Drone Thread. Otherwise, multiple discussions will occur - on the same topic - in various threads.
by Kakarat
25 Nov 2020 21:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1263145

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Admin Note: Let us keep the drone news in the Drone Thread. Otherwise, multiple discussions will occur - on the same topic - in various threads.
by Kakarat
02 Nov 2020 17:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1542556

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

Prem Kumar wrote:
prasannasimha wrote:EOS-1 will be launched following which launch schedule will be slowly ramped up
What is EOS? Not much background on this satellite. Is this one of the Cartosat series ones which has been re-badged?
According to some reports it is RISAT 2BR2
by Kakarat
28 Oct 2020 22:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1542556

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

PSLV-C49 to launch EOS-01 and nine customer satellites on November 07, 2020 India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its 51st mission (PSLV-C49), will launch EOS-01 as primary satellite along with nine international customer satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The ...
by Kakarat
23 Oct 2020 01:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1045663

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

... Traditional air-defense systems are engineered with a varying degree of quite challenging requirements. You need a volume search sensor that can see your objective RCS at your objective range requirement (as a start) and needs to do it within a requisite time across a designated airspace. Your ...
by Kakarat
22 Oct 2020 01:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/13 ... 8108880896
#Areawarning #India issues a notification for firing by #IndianNavy Ships in the #ArabianSea

Fire Window | 28-30 October 2020
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by Kakarat
22 Oct 2020 01:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/13 ... 6709832705
#Areawarning #India issues a notification for Joint Firing by #IndianNavy Ships & #IndianAirForce Aircraft in the #BayOfBengal

Fire Window | 30-31 October 2020
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by Kakarat
21 Oct 2020 14:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1045663

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

In my view pantsit types are having a blind spot over the radar as they are facing the front and all systems are on a single vehicle, in case of our Akash/QRSAM type systems we have a tracking radar, a FCS radar and missile TEL all on different vehicles so should have better survival chances and if ...
by Kakarat
19 Oct 2020 22:09
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Another Notam https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1318205516921720832 #Areawarning #India activates two danger zones off the coast of #Balasore in the #BayOfBengal area, one known for A2A firing, the other a target towing range Fire Window | 27 Oct - 10 November 2020 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eks...
by Kakarat
19 Oct 2020 22:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1214290

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

IAF should use the opportunity of airlines going bankrupt to pick up lightly used A330 for refuellers and AEW&C aircraft. Might even save up to two thirds the cost. We've debated this several times on this thread, it's not feasible, nor financially prudent to convert a commercial liner. Just be...
by Kakarat
19 Oct 2020 20:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1318195717421162498
The @DRDO_India tested its Standoff Anti-Tank Missile (SANT) today on the east coast. There's another test planned tomorrow. Details shortly. (The SANT is an extended range version of the HELINA/Dhruvastra).
by Kakarat
12 Oct 2020 21:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1315653078499033089 Today’s Nirbhay cruise missile test was with the @DRDO_India/GTRE small turbofan engine (STFE) replacing the UEC/NPO 36MT turbofan that powered all previous tests. The missile has been recovered. Analysis underway on engine and guidance system ...
by Kakarat
12 Oct 2020 13:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1315547516708876289
JUST IN: Nirbhay cruise missile test-firing aborted 8 minutes after launch. Planned use of killswitch after a reported glitch. Details awaited.
by Kakarat
11 Oct 2020 17:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

What could this be for? Astra? https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1315215851742588928 #Areawarning #India issues a notification for an #IndianAirForce exercise near #Balasore in the #BayOfBengal area Exercise Window | 19 Oct - 03 November 2020 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkCVMs6UYAEYg0H?format=jpg...
by Kakarat
10 Oct 2020 19:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332597

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1314905289859031041 #Nirbhay / ITCM launch powered by STFE likely on Oct 12. @akananth https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej97Y-EU0AErvWw?format=jpg&name=small https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1314910356007919617 STFE was earlier known as Manik. Now, Manik name ...