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Manish_P wrote: ↑03 Apr 2026 21:07
Bala Ji, do you really think that our Babus, grand masters of the art of stalling, don't understand the deliberate delay tactics from the US.
Why do you think we continue to wine and dine the expensive French and the subpar Russians.
Manish ji, the Babus of India require a complete revamp of IAS/IFS/IPS etc. Btw, we have to separate these streams since it requires different skill sets up front not a common exam. If India does not undertake reforms in babucracy and judiciary then India is doomed to forever running from 1 crisis to another and chalta-hai wont work when you are #3. Just as India was able to create a fintech product in UPI, we need induction of modern workflow mgmt software for task assignment and completion with strict enforcement across the board of Govt. Judiciary can induct AI to solve 90% cases within minutes not days/months/years/decades. With such systems we can remove more than half the people infesting these depts.
as Lavrov says the US has ways to make any babu [ or diplomat ] do their bidding.. most of them have some one studying or working in the US.. all they need to do is to just remind them
Manish_P wrote: ↑03 Apr 2026 21:22
Modi is no Xeng because democratic India is not communist China.
You cannot build an impregnable fortress when each of the four walls (the politicians, the bureaucracy, the judiciary and the media) have pillars which are compromised.
Just refer to the recent article by our ex NSA Shiv Shankar Menon who is on the board of Trustees of International Crisis Group. His fellow members there being a certain Mr. George Soros and his heir apparent son.
+108! Everyone should read the above like a mantra.
Comparing Communist China to India is pointless. Now we can certainly match the Chinese, but to do that...you have to abandon democracy and be willing to steam roll over your own people. Cannot expect Communist China-style development in Democracy-Burdened India. And I use the term "Democracy-Burdened", because in India democracy is used a political tool to stymie development and curb advancement. If the Chinese had a democratic political setup, as in India, none of their stupendous success we witness today...would be a reality.
The company has established an additional dedicated production line for the F404-IN20 variant, introduced higher levels of automation in engine testing processes, and appointed a new management team to oversee production and delivery timelines.
Rakesh wrote: ↑03 Apr 2026 22:58
...Cannot expect Communist China-style development in Democracy-Burdened India. And I use the term "Democracy-Burdened", because in India democracy is used a political tool to stymie development and curb advancement...
<OT> Well crafted and carefully weighed words, Rakesh ji. I am no student of Political science or history. I wonder if there is a precedent for such a state of affairs?
On the other hand we see the advanced socio- military progress in the west where almost all have a democratic setup. Perhaps the word for that would be 'Imperialistic-Democracy'</OT>
Rakesh wrote: ↑31 Mar 2026 23:16
First full squadron of Tejas Mk1As (18 airframes) are ready, but only eight airframes are fitted with turbofans
In the picture below, five airframes - with turbofans - are in the first row from bottom. In the middle row, the aircraft on either end have turbofans fitted. And in the top row, the airframe at extreme right has a turbofan installed.
This is friggiing amazing!! Thats the way it should be done... It takes 3-4 years to make a full aircraft, far less to make an engine. Engines will come and IAF will get a good shot in the arm for air assets. I hope HAL gets to 24-30 a year. Even without engines, this is very valuable.
GE Aerospace on Monday announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the maintenance of F404 -IN20 engines that power IAF’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet.
The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected to help India’s indigenous defence sustainment effort, GE said in a statement. Once operational, it will eliminate the need to depend on the overseas repair centers, significantly improving turnaround times.
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In a major development that would sharply improve the fighter aircraft availability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) by reducing dependence on overseas repair facilities and cutting turnaround times for engine reparis, American aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace has signed a contract with IAF on Monday to establish an in-country repair and overhaul depot for the F404-IN20 engines powering the HAL's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fleet.
The facility will be set up by the IAF with GE Aerospace offering technical inputs. The depot facility will be owned, operated, and maintained by the IAF, with GE Aerospace offering technical inputs, training, support staff, and the supply of necessary spares and specialised equipment, the company said in a statement.
The year-round readiness of F404-IN20 engines is critical to the battle preparedness of the Tejas Mk1 aircraft, and delays in maintenance cycles can impact fleet availability. Setting up the repair and overhaul capabilities at home will help in reducing logistical bottlenecks, particularly during global conflict scenarios.
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https://x.com/ANI/status/2043551885886628272?s=20 ---> GE Aerospace today announced a contract with the Indian Air Force (IAF) to establish an in-country depot facility for the F404 -IN20 engines that power IAF’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fleet. The facility will be set up by the IAF with technical inputs from GE Aerospace and is expected to help India’s indigenous defence sustainment effort. Once operational, the facility will eliminate the need to depend on the overseas repair centres, significantly improving turnaround times. The depot facility will be owned, operated, and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff, and the supply of necessary spares and specialised equipment. This collaboration marks the next step in the four-decade-long partnership between GE Aerospace and the IAF.
The Indian Air Force will set up a domestic MRO facility for GE F404 engines powering Tejas jets, reducing reliance on overseas repairs and boosting fleet readiness amid delays and a fighter squadron shortfall.
India is taking a decisive step to keep its Tejas fleet combat-ready. The Indian Air Force has signed a major deal with GE Aerospace to set up a domestic repair and overhaul facility for F404-IN20 engines. This new depot will cut turnaround times, reduce dependence on overseas support, and boost operational readiness. It also strengthens India’s push for defence self-reliance by expanding local capabilities and technical expertise. The move comes as delays in engine deliveries continue to affect the LCA Mk-1A programme, with supply chain issues and recertification challenges pushing timelines back. However, with fresh engine deliveries underway and GE committing to supply 20 engines by December 2026, the new facility could prove critical in stabilising the programme and keeping more Tejas jets mission-ready.
New Delhi: Ravi Kota is set to be next Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a PSU under the Ministry of Defence. He has been recommended for the top post of HAL by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel on Thursday. Presently, he is serving as Director (Operations) in the same organisation.
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HAL's ₹10,000 crore bet - Tejas Production Doubles
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is significantly boosting its production capabilities, investing 10,000 crore rupees to fulfil a massive 2 lakh crore rupee order book, a major step in defence manufacturing India. This expansion includes rebuilding a production line in Nashik to accelerate the manufacturing of Tejas MK-1A fighter jets, directly supporting India's Make In India initiative. This move highlights India's growing strength in military aviation and aviation engineering.
uddu wrote: ↑28 Apr 2026 11:43Important BVR Upgrade | But is it Possible?
I am not sure if LCA MK1 has this feature to carry close combat missiles on the extreme end of the wing. If the weight of the towed decoy permits, then it can be carried
