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by ashishvikas
24 Aug 2023 19:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1009
Views: 4368086

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

IAF to order around 100 more LCA Mark-1A fighter jets for over USD 8 billion
Read more At:
https://aninews.in/news/national/genera ... 824185201/
by ashishvikas
24 Aug 2023 19:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1009
Views: 4368086

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

Around 100 more LCA Mark1As
Coming for the @IAF_MCC in a deal which would be worth more than USD 8 billion. Superb decision by IAF.


https://twitter.com/ajitkdubey/status/1 ... cvTHw&s=19
by ashishvikas
23 Aug 2023 22:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Hope Astra stockpiling is being done on war footing without waiting for Astra MK2 etc.

A new order of Astra mk1 must be placed immediately.
by ashishvikas
07 Aug 2023 00:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1114353

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

AMCA is twin-engine fighter which would be expensive.. you can't replace all squadrons with it. I believe, there would always be a requirement for Single engine capable fighter along with AMCA which would complement it.. they are of different class. Infact, AMCA development should fuse into LCA MK2A...
by ashishvikas
27 Jul 2023 21:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

^^^^

https://twitter.com/rahulsinghx/status/ ... B-IyQ&s=19 ---> LCA in Awantipur, Kashmir for regular training. Not deployed there. Many have misinterpreted this tweet.
by ashishvikas
28 Jun 2023 09:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1114353

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

'90% LCA components will be indigenous': Tejas Mk 2 to be ready for first flight by 2025
Shimona Kanwar | TNN

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/us-dea ... 321572.cms
by ashishvikas
22 Jun 2023 20:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1114353

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

We may have 8 F-414 avaliable. Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine by 2024 end https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-ada-to-roll-tejas-mark-ii-prototype-with-f-414-engine-by-2024-end-101687323394817.html 21 June 2023 With eight F-414 jet engines already procured b...
by ashishvikas
17 Jun 2023 10:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 218
Views: 256698

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

Mahindra #Defence commences production & deliveries of Armado - India’s 1st Specialist Vehicle designed, developed & built in the country for our armed forces. We are fully dedicated to serve the nation through our products & services. Jai Hind. #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat https://tw...
by ashishvikas
15 Jun 2023 21:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF VISIT TO NATIONAL FLIGHT TEST CENTRE, AERONAUTICAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HINDUSTAN AERONAUTICS LIMITED, BANGALORE Posted On: 15 JUN 2023 8:17PM by PIB Delhi Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) visited National Flight Test Centre, Aeronautic...
by ashishvikas
15 Jun 2023 21:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Indian Air Force Deputy Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit took a spin in the first LCA series production trainer today in Bengaluru. https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1669353979866910722?t=-WosUGvuUFeQp8HtAj5EFA&s=19 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fyq8lh5akAA04tq?format=jpg&name=360x360 https:...
by ashishvikas
22 May 2023 17:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Replies: 428
Views: 158792

Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019

HAL launched the metal cutting for series production of HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft) at its Nasik Division. Mr. Saket Chaturvedi, CEO (MiG Complex) formally initiated the programme in the presence of senior officials from DGAQA, CEMILAC, IAF and HAL. This is a major milestone in manufacturing of ...
by ashishvikas
14 Apr 2023 22:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 36459

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

L&T gets order to build prototype of light tank https://www.ajaishukla.com/2023/04/l-gets-order-to-build-prototype-of.html?m=1 By Ajai Shukla Business Standard, 15th April 23 With the Indian Army on a major drive to equip itself adequately on the Sino-Indian border, the Defence Research & D...
by ashishvikas
09 Apr 2023 21:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1114353

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

PMO urges HAL, DRDO to speed up indigenous fighter aircraft program https://www.firstpost.com/india/pmo-urges-hal-drdo-to-speed-up-indigenous-fighter-aircraft-program-12430802.html The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) recently had a meeting with the head of DRDO, ADA, and HAL and came hard on the shif...
by ashishvikas
08 Apr 2023 12:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Pratyush wrote:That is nearly 1100 kg weight saving for the aircraft.

The three legged Cheetah was superior to any thing that we have in inventory today.

I am looking forward to the four legged Cheetah.
I think this 1000kg weight saving just exaggerated by Ajay Shukla based on some HAL Babu comments.
by ashishvikas
08 Apr 2023 12:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

It seems the HAL Tejas performed rather well at the recently concluded Desert Flag VIII exercise that took place in the UAE. Let's see if we hear more about this from official quarters.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/164 ... OaSIQ&s=19
by ashishvikas
08 Apr 2023 11:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

HAL inaugurates third assembly line for Tejas fighters, raises capacity to 24 fighters yearly By Ajai Shukla https://www.ajaishukla.com/2023/04/hal-inaugurates-third-assembly-line-for.html?m=1 Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated in Bengaluru, on Friday, a third production line for the Te...
by ashishvikas
05 Apr 2023 22:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Admiral alert. SP series trainer is here! Source: HVT Updated Page 1 again.... :) I wonder who the pair of pilots were. Hopefully it will come out and I can add that in. https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1643614526720585733?s=20 --> BIG. The first series production LCA Tejas trainer had its first...
by ashishvikas
24 Mar 2023 21:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

TEJASTIC news! A new production line for TEJAS will be established by @HALHQBLR at HAL'S Nasik plant on 7th April 2023. This will increase the production capacity to 24-26 aircraft per year. so more samosas to finish the green chutney;) pic credit:@FighterPiloting https://twitter.com/RETHIK5706/stat...
by ashishvikas
24 Mar 2023 21:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

3rd Assembly line of LCA Tejas will be inaugurated on 07th April 2023.
This will take the overall LCA production capacity to 28. If Kiran hanger is considered its 32 aircraft.

https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... VZJRA&s=19
by ashishvikas
01 Mar 2023 19:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Replies: 428
Views: 158792

Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019

The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the acquisition of 70 Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (#HTT40) for the IAF at a cost of around Rs 6,800 crore. The HTT-40 will be the basic trainer aircraft for first time pilots at the Air Force Academy https://twitter.com/delhidefence/status/163092029623567...
by ashishvikas
27 Feb 2023 23:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1236207

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

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by ashishvikas
27 Feb 2023 18:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2272
Views: 861752

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

An Indian Air Force contingent with 145 Air Warriors will be participating in Exercise #ExCobraWarrior at the RAF Waddington in UK from 06 Mar 23 to 24 Mar 23 The IAF is participating with 05 Mirage 2000; 02 C-17 Globemaster and 01 IL-78 Refueler aircraft. The Exercise #CobraWarrior is a multilatera...
by ashishvikas
26 Feb 2023 15:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1182
Views: 719161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Numbers might be quite low, below 300. Godrej Aerospace makes airframe and they have delivered just 200 by 2021. 2021: Godrej delivered 200th airframe https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/atmanirbhar-bharat-in-defence-brahmos-gets-airframe-assemblies-from-godrej-aerospace/2339605/ 2017: Godrej A...
by ashishvikas
25 Feb 2023 15:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

An IAF contingent has arrived in UAE to participate in the multilateral exercise, #ExDesertFlag. The exercise will be conducted till 17 Mar 23, with the #IAF participating with five LCA Tejas and two C-17 aircraft. #TejasOverseas #DiplomatsInFlightSuits https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/16294075517...
by ashishvikas
21 Feb 2023 21:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1114353

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

Our indigenous Infrared Search and Track (IRST) for Tejas MK2 will have a similar design as that of EuroFighter Typhoon's PIRATE. Both Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) and IRST will be placed side-by-side. Here in the pic - 1) PIRATE 2) Eurofighter with PIRATE https://twitter.com/Tej_Intel/sta...
by ashishvikas
21 Feb 2023 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1182
Views: 719161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

IAF successfully test fires indigenously developed all-weather beyond visual range air-to-air missile Astra from fighter jet Sukhoi-30 MKI off Odisha coast. The missile with a range of 70 km is capable of destroying targets at different altitudes. @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress https://twitter.com/T...
by ashishvikas
18 Feb 2023 18:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1182
Views: 719161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Probably it's false news. Please delete this post.

SJha - Not according to my sources. They say that this is incorrect.

https://twitter.com/SJha1618/status/162 ... sa94g&s=19
by ashishvikas
18 Feb 2023 12:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1182
Views: 719161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Aero India 2023: Indian Army orders QRSAM weapon systems https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/aero-india-2023-indian-army-orders-qrsam-weapon-systems The Indian Army has ordered five Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) weapon systems, manufacturer Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)...
by ashishvikas
17 Feb 2023 22:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 631198

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

The #Tejas positioned at India Pavilion of the #AeroIndia2023 is the last of the FOC fighters to be ferried out to #IAF from #HAL's Aircraft Division. Now, it is the turn of FOC trainers (8) and the first one should be rolled out soon. https://twitter.com/writetake/status/1626564318891474945?t=cmKGg...
by ashishvikas
14 Feb 2023 22:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Replies: 428
Views: 158792

Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019

From Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd), Indian Air Force. https://twitter.com/Chopsyturvey/status/1625453240107282432?s=20&t=QQDHHBB3A0uEx_OAgC52NA ---> Someone tells me that HTT-40 has an overpowered engine, that could have taxing issues and need excessive braking. Hopefully someone is looking at...
by ashishvikas
11 Feb 2023 18:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1009
Views: 4368086

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

#Exclusive LCA Tejas LA-5031 with Indegenous Astra MK-I BVR missile & DRDO ASPJ (Advanced Self Protection Jamming) pod . #AeroIndia2023 https://twitter.com/RAFIndia_/status/1624306427790790656?t=4PeN8gsU3F3yI2NG1dUiow&s=19 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FoqyEt0aQAAkuy-?format=jpg&name=900x9...