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https://twitter.com/mananbhattnavy/stat ... 34436?s=20 ---> The Indian Naval Submariners - life itself is a challenge.

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Wait…. Which is that sub?
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That is what I am trying to figure out as well. He posted it in his twitter feed.
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My first thought was a Scorpene but the upper hull profile looks different. Also seems a bit bigger than a Scorpene.
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nachiket wrote:My first thought was a Scorpene but the upper hull profile looks different. Also seems a bit bigger than a Scorpene.
Only scorpene and arihant have such frontal construction.
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He likely just lifted a picture of some submarine and put his caption in the tweet.
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Rakesh wrote:He likely just lifted a picture of some submarine and put his caption in the tweet.
It's sea wolf !!
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Rakesh wrote:He likely just lifted a picture of some submarine and put his caption in the tweet.
Unfortunate. One would have hoped an IN veteran would not act like our regular DDM, especially since unlike DDM he would have known it wasn't one of ours.
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There was a video tweet by 1-2 ex-IAF people from a video game showing a Mig-29 landing on a dam. Somehow, even the professionals are not up to date in this stuff.

Never before seen picture of Indian army troops with a large feline trained for anti-infiltration and counter-terrorism duties in J&K.

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nachiket wrote:
Rakesh wrote:He likely just lifted a picture of some submarine and put his caption in the tweet.
Unfortunate. One would have hoped an IN veteran would not act like our regular DDM, especially since unlike DDM he would have known it wasn't one of ours.
Fully agree. In the meanwhile, I came across this treasure of *Indian Navy* submarines (also from twitter).

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https://twitter.com/AshTheWiz/status/14 ... 71141?s=20 ---> Wishing Team Shishumar the very best for the future on the 35th anniversary of her commissioning. INS Shishumar ushered a new era in the Indian Navy's Submarine Arm being the state of the art boats, not from the Soviet stable.

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https://twitter.com/Amitraaz/status/143 ... 30112?s=20 ---> INS Nireekshak's Submarine Rescue Chamber (SRC) aboard INS Sindhukirti. The SRC is operated by 2 crew-mems and is lowered using a tethered cable to the submarine. Once the chamber reaches the sub, it seals over the sub's hatch, allowing sailors to be safely transferred to the SRC.

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https://twitter.com/Amitraaz/status/143 ... 82465?s=20 ---> INS Kalvari with Indian navy's diving support vessel (DSV) INS Nireekshak (A15)

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https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 59203?s=20 ---> ASW Underwater Sensor (US). Sailors are sentinels of anti-submarine operations optimally exploiting ASW sensors & associated equipment onboard warships & submarines.

https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1 ... 98593?s=20 ---> Trained at the specialized Anti Submarine Warfare School located at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, their core competencies include accurate & efficient operation of hull mounted & towed array sonars, underwater telephone & related sensors.

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https://twitter.com/delhidefence/status ... 28933?s=20 ---> K-9 Vajra Self Propelled Howitzer being loaded into an IAF transport aircraft.

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https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status ... 7838120961--> Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges.


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What is the missile M2000 is carrying on the innermost pylon on the port side? Doesn't appear to be a MICA.
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Magic-2, I guess
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jamwal wrote:Magic-2, I guess
Jamwal ji, it's much too big for a magic, I believe.
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Bala Vignesh wrote:
jamwal wrote:Magic-2, I guess
Jamwal ji, it's much too big for a magic, I believe.
Bala if you are talking about the innermost pylon next to that big mother spice then I believe its two Mica RFs being carried in tandem and it gives that view. IIRC the upgraded mirage 2000 can carry 4 of these puppies under the body.
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Great post Andy. Solves that puzzle.
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andy B wrote:
Bala Vignesh wrote: Jamwal ji, it's much too big for a magic, I believe.
Bala if you are talking about the innermost pylon next to that big mother spice then I believe its two Mica RFs being carried in tandem and it gives that view. IIRC the upgraded mirage 2000 can carry 4 of these puppies under the body.
Yup, that's the one!! Didn't think it was carrying 2 missiles...
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And what is the big black pod on the other side? Doesn't look like an LDP.
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It's the control pod (hosts the datalink) for the Popeye missile ie Crystal Maze on the centerline.
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Karan M wrote:It's the control pod (hosts the datalink) for the Popeye missile ie Crystal Maze on the centerline.
You are right Karan! Damn I thought that was a spice 2000 but its indeed the crystal maze the nose fins are the distinguishing factor for me.

This is a very potent load out fully capable of self escort and strike!
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I assumed it was the Spice 2000 as well. Thanks Karan. That is one meaty pod though. Self escorting is nice but I wouldn't want to get into close combat after firing off the Popeye with that thing still hanging underneath.
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That's not the Damocles LDP?
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nachiket wrote:I assumed it was the Spice 2000 as well. Thanks Karan. That is one meaty pod though. Self escorting is nice but I wouldn't want to get into close combat after firing off the Popeye with that thing still hanging underneath.
With those 4 Micas, all BVR capable, you shouldn't have to. And they double up as WVR capable too. With a HMS, you need not maneuver hard either in all circumstances.

The other significance of the pic is we've modified the Upgrades to fire our earlier H/TH weapons load. We can expect to see Spice and the Israeli /US LGBs on the aircraft too.
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Pratyush wrote:That's not the Damocles LDP?
No, we don't have the Damocles anyhow. Just the Litening.
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Karan M wrote:The other significance of the pic is we've modified the Upgrades to fire our earlier H/TH weapons load. We can expect to see Spice and the Israeli /US LGBs on the aircraft too.
Ok, pardon my ignorance here but why would the upgrade need to be modified for this? Shouldn't it be de facto given that the aircraft was already capable of using them.
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Bala Vignesh wrote:
Karan M wrote:The other significance of the pic is we've modified the Upgrades to fire our earlier H/TH weapons load. We can expect to see Spice and the Israeli /US LGBs on the aircraft too.
Ok, pardon my ignorance here but why would the upgrade need to be modified for this? Shouldn't it be de facto given that the aircraft was already capable of using them.
We had modified the H/TH aircraft to use them but most of their avionics were replaced during the I/TI upgrade. So some modifications would have been needed during/post-upgrade to integrate those weapons (Spice and Crystal Maze) again.
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