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by nash
26 Aug 2021 15:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 787080

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

What it seems like Indian Navy has came up with their own definition of LPDs. They issue RFI of LPDs, but want them to carry various helicopters and operate them like LHDs, same goes for 900 infantry men, as well as carry 16 SSM(IMO LRLACM), 32 VLSRSAAM(in development with DRDO) and CIWS like LPDs o...
by nash
25 Aug 2021 20:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1695
Views: 787080

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

https://twitter.com/strategic_front/status/1430520742823661570?s=20 ---> Indian Navy published RFI (Request For Information) to procure 4 Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) from Indian Shipyards. https://indiannavy.nic.in/sites/default/files/RFI%20for%20Procurement%20of%20four%20LPD%20for%20Uploading.pd...
by nash
20 Aug 2021 00:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 238334

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

Rakesh wrote:Right on sankum-ji. This is very good news.

A long awaited dream of many jingos on this forum. Valuable data for the TEDBF program.


From 6:40 on-wards, it is just one line but we can expect deployment of small numbers of N-LCA on IAC1.
by nash
07 Aug 2021 20:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043864

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

In case of Bio-Ethanol production, focus should be on converting agriculture waste like straw of paddy,wheat and maize to ethanol. It requires large scale construction of 2G refinery.it is capital intensive but will greatly benefit the agriculture, transport and energy sector. We should also not for...
by nash
21 Jul 2021 17:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2334540

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1417797205109338128 In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat & strengthening Indian Army, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire & forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPA...
by nash
07 May 2021 17:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/1390620891898204162 TEDBF is pursued by user service & ADA under GoI guidance. It's a replacement for fleet retiring after 2035. There's no hurry for emergency imports. Never economical to import. ORCA is off the table??? Probably, the baseline aircraft itself ...
by nash
28 Apr 2021 17:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 702261

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

DRDO
@DRDO_India
Replying to
@DRDO_India
Video of Python-5 firing from Tejas

https://twitter.com/DRDO_India/status/1 ... 7267571712
by nash
20 Apr 2021 23:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1049565

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech



at 5:14, which UAV is this? similar to CATS warrior but looks different.

Edit: Seems like they have include Boeing wingman concept in video.
by nash
28 Feb 2021 00:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6365
Views: 1409097

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry



At 9.45, Ashwin's reply is hitting the ball out of the park. :D
by nash
18 Feb 2021 20:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1049565

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

About wingman warrior : Speed: 0.95Mach Internal payload:250Kg (SAAW,ALFA) External payload:250Kg(SAAW,NGCCM,Fuel) Total weight: ~1.5 tonne. AESA Radar. A fighter can carry upto 4 warrior, I think this many number cannot be possible with Tejas, may be with Su-30 and Rafale. Hunter: I am not sure abo...
by nash
02 Feb 2021 14:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
Replies: 89
Views: 18086

Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion

https://twitter.com/CNBCTV18Live/status ... 8936884224

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It may need restructuring of FRBM act, will it be possible to create this non-lapsable fund this year, any chances of delay?
by nash
02 Feb 2021 14:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

Here is the specification.

Service ceiling : 60K feet - 18 KM.

It is longer and wider than Rafale but with folded wing it can operate from both Vikaramaditya and IAC-1.

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by nash
01 Feb 2021 13:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... 7732033540

TEDBF with canards, DSI, ergonomic nose, etc. It is clearly feeding on the technologies of MWF and AMCA.

IAF should seriously consider the idea of its air force variant ORCA and stop this nonsense of MMRCA.
by nash
25 Jan 2021 15:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2334540

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/TheHemantRout/status/1353636081699352576 #BreakingNews #India successfully conducts first test of supersonic Akash-NG #missile from a test facility off #Odisha coast. Developed by @DRDO_India , the New Generation weapon is capable of destroying highly manoeuvring targets like UA...
by nash
18 Jan 2021 18:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1120495

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

https://twitter.com/CNBCTV18News/status/1351141815114727431 'Hope to deliver first Tejas LCA Mark-2 by 2025-26', says HAL CMD R Madhavan as the company receives the largest ever defence order from the govt to supply 83 fighter & trainer LCA to the IAF. Rollout of First Tejas-MkII by Aug 2022, f...
by nash
13 Jan 2021 18:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 702261

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

AFAIK MoD -> MoF -> CCS,this is the flow. so, after CCS approval only thing is left which is a formality is signing of contract and it will happen on AI2021.
by nash
11 Nov 2020 19:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043864

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1326500451261407232 Union Cabinet chaired by PM Sh @narendramodi ji today approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme of nearly 2 lakh crores for 10 key sectors. This will make Indian manufacturers globally competitive, attract investment and enhance exp...
by nash
09 Oct 2020 14:20
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2334540

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Zee news flash: anti radiation missile Rudra m test fire
by nash
05 Oct 2020 16:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2334540

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Do we have any NOTAM information of this test ?
by nash
05 Oct 2020 13:58
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2334540

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/TheHemantRout/status/1313021189887991808 #BigBreaking @DRDO_India successfully flight tests Supersonic #Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (#SMART) from a defence facility off #Odisha coast. This is a major technology breakthrough for stand-off capability in anti-submarine warfa...
by nash
25 Sep 2020 17:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2076997

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

I think we might have deal with RR to develop the 110 KN engine with some guidance in hot section and we may use this facility from Safran to manufacture those engine. “We are signing an agreement related to the technology needed for high thrust engine manufacturing. The technology will be common to...
by nash
22 Aug 2020 20:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 888398

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Wrong ,as far as I remember it is 7.8m. 5.9m was a proposal but was not implemented. INS Vikrant has 10 m width lift and turntable in the hanger which can accommodate Superhornet according to news report by tilting the aircraft but not Rafale for which the proposal of removal wing tips is there whi...
by nash
06 Aug 2020 14:00
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1876072

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

: The metal-cutting is expected to commence one year after the contract finalization and as things stands the Tejas Mk1A will have its first flight during the last quarter of FY 2022-23. The delivery of all the 83 aircraft will be completed within six years from the supply of the first fighter. So ...
by nash
06 Aug 2020 13:08
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1876072

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

https://www.onmanorama.com/news/nation/2020/08/05/with-expected-83-tejas-mk1a-orders-ardc-shapes-india-upgraded-fi.html As per the article, structural design are complete and will be certified by agencies. Next six months new equipment will be integrated followed by rig test and flight test. LSPs w...
by nash
28 Jul 2020 23:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

This bird will surely beat Rafale in looks and I wish it also outmatched Rafale in capability. DRDO/ADA or IAF should hire person like Kuntal for their marketing. https://twitter.com/Kuntal__biswas/status/1288151933115490304 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeBvVm2VoAAqxUE?format=jpg&name=small https...
by nash
29 Jun 2020 14:37
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1608303

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

https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/ladakh-standoff-indias-allies-pitching-in-with-weapons-ammunition/amp_articleshow/76680551.cms?fbclid=IwAR1EKp8KDBV9gJkswrHBULTBKKhVSlPVlBnEvJ7dEVvz0-7IHEb_rJRtduM France has promised to deliver additional Rafale jets next month, an in-service Israeli air de...
by nash
09 Jun 2020 01:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1217106

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/Firezstarter1/statu ... 5346649088

3 delivered, 6 ordered and 20 planned.
But I am not finding anything of IAF order of 6 Netra.
Hard to say it is typo as it is coming from Retd Air Marshal.

Also, 500Km range and 9 hours endurance with one refueling.
by nash
04 Jun 2020 17:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

can we expect a 1:8 model of TEDBF in next AI-2021.
by nash
04 Jun 2020 17:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-made-in-india-fighter-cleared-for-development-first-flight-in-6-years-2240666 New Made-In-India Fighter Cleared For Development, First Flight In 6 Years by end of the decade: TejasMk1/Mk1A, TejasMk2 and TEDBF/ORCA. then AMCA. Seems like Government and IAF is full...
by nash
14 May 2020 20:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 729950

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

So good to hear that from CDS Rawat. Now MMRCA is very much cancelled, why not order addition 20-40 Mk1 and 40-60 Mk1A so that HAL can ramp up the production to 20+.
by nash
13 May 2020 00:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8452
Views: 3043864

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Since Modi is talking about Vocal for Local and no import substitution, this my Vocal list for local: 1. 40 more TejasMkI 2. 83 TejasMkIA 3. Cancel 300 T-90 ,order 300 Arjun-MkIA 4. 6 Sqd and 2 regiment of Akash-Mk1S 5. 6 Sqd of Pinaka. 6. 25 LCH This will be around 90K-100K crore. I know list is lo...
by nash
10 May 2020 15:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

https://twitter.com/basavar43289399/status/1259026781966790657 This is the fan art. But any thing like 4.5+ gen fighter with weapon bay, is it possible? not with Su-30 now but TEDBF/ORCA. F-15SE w/ conformal weapons pod I am aware of F-15 SE proposal, but can it be done in our context to have a roa...
by nash
09 May 2020 23:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 356425

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

https://twitter.com/basavar43289399/status/1259026781966790657 This is the fan art. But any thing like 4.5+ gen fighter with weapon bay, is it possible? not with Su-30 now but TEDBF/ORCA. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj1X_sUwAEDzX8?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EXj1X_sUYAAeGw...
by nash
24 Apr 2020 23:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 729950

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

MRCA bye-bye... Amid COVID-19 situation, Defence forces asked to put on hold their acquisition processes https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/amid-covid-19-situation-defence-forces-asked-to-put-on-hold-their-acquisition-processes20200423124935/ What are the chances if it affect Mk1A pr...
by nash
14 Apr 2020 15:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 455473

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

https://twitter.com/Kuntal__biswas/stat ... 4571544576

Presenting you the #AMCA !.
And a Happy Pohela Baishakh (Bengali New year) to all of you !!

Those renders are looking awwwesome .
by nash
09 Apr 2020 19:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 729950

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

What if we ask Dassault to expand their manufacturing facility in India . Initial order will be 36-54 Rafale and then 50-60 TEDBF for Navy and may be 2-3 sqd of ORCA for IAF.
by nash
17 Mar 2020 13:27
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1876072

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

#JustIn
Here it is. #Tejas #SP21 on its maiden flight. @akananth

#Tarmak007 #LCA #FlyingBullets

https://twitter.com/writetake/status/12 ... 5806001152