@VinodDX9 Sankalan Chattopadhyay

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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"India does need a large number of new fighter jets. But possibly more importantly the large requirements of the AEW&CS MTA MRTT SCA HA-ISR ISTAR and in future SAA also have to be addressed. So a system vs system comparison doesn't reflect the actual situation"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"3rd February DRDO tested SFDR-BVRAAM tech"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:52Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Context: French news https://www.latribune.fr/article/la-tribune-dimanche/dans-le-monde/40943771450369/en-plus-des-114-rafale-commandes-linde-a-demande-a-la-france-de-lui-fournir-31-rafale-marine https://www.latribune.fr/article/la-tribune-dimanche/dans-le-monde/40943771450369/en-plus-des-114-rafale-commandes-linde-a-demande-a-la-france-de-lui-fournir-31-rafale-marine"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:10Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Week [--] https://x.com/i/status/2020482793713635411 This week in Indian Defence: 1) Indian defence allocation for 2026-2027: [---------] crore ($95.6 billion at [----] rate $92 billion at [----] rate $86.8 billion at [----] rate) The capital outlay: [---------] crore ($26.7 billion at [----] rate an increase of almost 22%) https://t.co/VVEcmZXARa https://x.com/i/status/2020482793713635411 This week in Indian Defence: 1) Indian defence allocation for 2026-2027: [---------] crore ($95.6 billion at [----] rate $92 billion at [----] rate $86.8 billion at [----] rate) The capital outlay: [---------] crore ($26.7 billion"
X Link 2026-02-15T10:30Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"6) new 125mm gun 7) 12.7mm RWS: TASL; Gridbots KATANA-STAB-127; Zen TechFanish 8) improved KE & ATGM ammo 9) CCHU (improved control with joystick) 10) GDU CDU EDU (improved display EDU is external display) 11) V/UHF radio: ADTL CNR 900M (Elbit Tadiran); BEL CNR Mk-II"
X Link 2025-11-17T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"So Ashok Leyland (ALDS) has recently unveiled a new [--] armoured platform which they call just LTV. In recent years India has witnessed a boom in the development of the armoured mobility for enhanced protection. 📷: Pyara Hindustan"
X Link 2026-01-29T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Starting with a BEML development. In [----] BEML inaugurated the Engine Design and Development Centre at Mysore Complex which will be used for the design and development of 1500hp engine for the FRCV https://mysuruinfrahub.com/beml-establishes-engine-design-development-centre-at-mysuru-complex/ https://mysuruinfrahub.com/beml-establishes-engine-design-development-centre-at-mysuru-complex/"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:00Z 41.5K followers, [--] engagements

"A thread on India's AFV-LT project Starting with Zorawar 1) CVRDE-L&T 2) 105-mm rifled gun 3) AL 4) crew: [--] 5) bustle storage 6) MRS 7) BEL RWS 8) Safran Paseo 9) [--] Nag Mk2 10) LWR 11) add-on modular armour 12) CRT 13) [---] SA 14) Cummins VTA903E-T760 (760 hp) 15) Renk HMPT 800"
X Link 2026-01-31T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Indian defence allocation for 2026-2027: [---------] crore ($95.6 billion) The capital outlay: [---------] crore ($26.7 billion an increase of almost 22%)"
X Link 2026-02-01T07:40Z 41.5K followers, 20.4K engagements

"The exchange rate is based on the previous year's point. It is not calculated on the daily rate. Otherwise there will be no reference point. Like the MoD stated the defence budget of 2024-25 stands at [---------] crore or app US $75 Billion. I guess this clears the fog"
X Link 2026-02-01T08:20Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Guys you are continuously asking me. I used [----] MoD statement as reference not immediate exchange rate. If you use the current ER then you need to use that as the reference & older values will be changed. If MoD statement comes with a new value then that becomes the reference"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:15Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Adani partners with Leonardo offers AW 109M Trekker for recon & surveillance. There's a requirement of [---] RSH by the Indian Army and the IAF"
X Link 2026-02-03T08:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"My idea of AMCA was: 1) ADA D&D 2) HAL mfg 1st TD test changes with 2nd TD steers to validate & certify 3) DRDO+ pvt partners dev tech 4) two industry partners selected & hands over the results & TDs to study 5) they further develop two competing AMCA designs"
X Link 2026-02-04T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"In [----] the LUH took off from Leh and demonstrated its hot & high hover performance at DBO ALG at [----] MAMSL. It also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier HA and landed at the highest helipads of Amar and Sonam"
X Link 2026-02-04T15:00Z 41.5K followers, 19.5K engagements

"There's a requirement of [---] RSH (120= Indian Army 80= IAF) for recon surveillance SF missions aiming for the replacement of the Cheetah and Chetak. While the HAL LUH is the only potential indigenous (IDDM) platform it will face stringent competition from H125M and AW109M"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"MoD gears up for the discussion on the procurement of [---] Rafale 1) [--] single-seat 2) [--] twin-set 3) possible cost reported [------] crore ($36 billion [----] ER) https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/ahead-of-french-presidents-visit-defence-ministry-likely-to-discuss-114-rafale-jet-deal-next-week20260205214751/ https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/ahead-of-french-presidents-visit-defence-ministry-likely-to-discuss-114-rafale-jet-deal-next-week20260205214751/"
X Link 2026-02-05T16:30Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Republic Day Parade [----] you saw these four legged or winged soldiers: 1) Bactrian camel 2) Zanskar pony 3) Mudhol Rampur Chippiparai Kombai & Rajapalayam doggo 4) Black Kite 5) HanoveriansThoroughbreds & Warmblood horses (PBG) 6) Marwari & Kathiawari horses (61 Cavalry)"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"I've said that earlier and will reiterate. The ORCA should be materialised by whatever way necessary through PSU or public-private or a fully private consortium. With almost all the tech of AMCA minus stealth it will be the best way to adress the fleet strength factor"
X Link 2026-02-06T15:00Z 41.5K followers, 14.1K engagements

"1) HAL expects to receive [--] GE F404-IN20 engines in the "calendar year" [----] 2) [--] Tejas Mk1A is currently ready but only [--] with new engines 3) by the end of "this financial year" [--] aircraft will be readied 4) weapon testing and AESA radar & EW suit integration done"
X Link 2026-02-07T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"We talked about Rafale TEDBF Su-30UPG Tejas Mk1A. So let's have an update on the LCA Mk2/MCA/MWF. Reportedly the IAF (so no official confirmation) seeks integration of the Rafale X-Guard retractable towed decoy to Mk2. https://zeenews.india.com/india/latkan-baba-returns-indian-air-force-to-integrate-rafale-protector-x-guard-on-tejas-mk2-3014120.html https://zeenews.india.com/india/latkan-baba-returns-indian-air-force-to-integrate-rafale-protector-x-guard-on-tejas-mk2-3014120.html"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"So what Indian platforms Armenia is using for self-defence; we see in recent video: 1) Pinaka MLRS 2) MaRG 155mm/39cal (KSSL) 3) ATAGS 155mm/52cal (KSSL) 4) Trazan 155mm/52cal (KNDS-L&T) 5) Akash SAM 6) EOS (Tonbo) and many more including small arms UGV UAS and micro-munition"
X Link 2026-02-08T08:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"7) Apogee Aerospace-Amphibian Aerospace Industries: [--] Albatross [---] [----] crore 8) Adani-Leonardo: SA; AW 109M AW 169M 9) TATA-Airbus: H125 FAL; Vemagal Karnataka 10) ALDS-PT Pundad: MoU; EV Bus vehicles 11) (civil agreement) Airbus: ACH160 H175 sell"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"12) updates on Rafale engine UH-M and Prachand 13) DRDO: SFDR AAM test 14) SFC: Agni [--] IRBM test 15) Ex Khanjar: Kyrgyzstan 16) INS Gharial: Sri Lanka Operation Sagarbandhu HADR"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"In coming years HAL will supply two new rotor platforms to the Indian Armed Forces: 1) [---] LUH (126 IA & [--] IAF) 2) [--] UH-M (IN)"
X Link 2026-02-09T05:00Z 41.5K followers, 11.1K engagements

"@indiaguns @AstrDefence Quite a deep analysis. Can you tell me what modern self defence firearms will be for a private investigator Taken he used Colt .32 Pocket Positive in the 1970s. So what would a modern equivalent be"
X Link 2026-02-09T18:24Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"If it was a "go green" a newer RSH replacement would be indigenous"
X Link 2026-02-10T04:04Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"The Bangladesh Liberation War of [----] propelled India's quest for a Make in India submarine program. India's highly ambitious requirement could be met only by the Germans. It also helped India to design their own submarine back in the 1980s Once things were highly optimistic"
X Link 2026-02-10T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"However NAMIS (Tr) Mk2 is effectively a upgraded BMP-2. It was unveiled on the Republic Day [----]. 1) [--] Nag ATGM 2) a 30mm gun 3) RWS not spotted 4) roof top commander EOS 5) gunner EOS mounted to the left of the turret 6) the turret is modified"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:15Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Now once again some infos regarding engine. Other than Cummins L&T and Ashok Leyland also have made 400Hp engine"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:15Z 41.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Here's the features of AL developed 400Hp engine. https://callyfaith.com/project-details/bmp-repowering/ https://callyfaith.com/project-details/bmp-repowering/"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:15Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"CVRDE engine achieved an output of 675Hp during development testing. Interestingly the test subject is a Gen [--] platform"
X Link 2026-02-10T08:15Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Su-30MKI with Astra. Thank you for your attention"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"According to a source in the late 1970s HAL designed a 3T LAH powered by a [----] sHP Turbomeca Astazou XX series. A naval variant was also envisaged for ASW/ASuW. Had it been successful we could see a modern RSH evolution like SA [---] subsequently developed into the AS 365"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Engine Factory Avadi placed an order on FEV India Pvt Ltd for the development of a [---] Hp MTU for tracked platforms. Most probably AVNL D&D FICV and AFV-LT (Bharat light tank) will see the application. Personal opinion it's a good approach"
X Link 2026-02-11T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@dauntless_ops @AjayshreeSamby3 ALDS LTV new front Or a heavier version you think"
X Link 2026-02-11T13:14Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@KaliputraX Seta ami bujhechi kiser.doiwala to ebar Bugatti te chade doi bechte asbe 🤣🤣"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:49Z 41.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Thankfully MiG-35 wasn't selected under the MMRCA. The opportunity to maintain feasibility and window to deploy effectively would be quite narrow. This would have a detrimental effect on the LCC and strength"
X Link 2026-02-12T05:00Z 41.5K followers, 10.5K engagements

"DAC reportedly gives nod for the procurement of [---] Rafale for the IAF. This will be the biggest defence deal in the history of India in terms of financial value. However the official statement is yet to come. Hopefully we will have a clearer picture then"
X Link 2026-02-12T10:30Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"India's quest for [---] advanced multi-role fighter jets with the majority to be manufactured on Indian soil dates back to the 1980s. However due to the financial constraints and other reasons India could procure only [--] Mirage-2000 Vajra and & [--] MiG-29 Baaz in [--] years"
X Link 2026-02-13T05:00Z 41.5K followers, 13.6K engagements

"Rolls Royce offers India co-dev of an engine for AMCA with IPR. It will be interesting to see how they actually offer to do so. https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/british-giant-rolls-royce-to-expand-footprint-across-indias-air-land-sea-domains/articleshow/128247541.cms https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/british-giant-rolls-royce-to-expand-footprint-across-indias-air-land-sea-domains/articleshow/128247541.cms"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"First read the news 1) DAC AoN: [---] missile (120 short [---] long range) for S-400 [-----] crore 2) [--] more S-400 systems 3) interests in Pantsir SPGMDS; now that claim is interesting but not necessarily it will be a good choice there are many reasons https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-panel-gives-nod-for-288-s-400-missiles-used-during-operation-sindoor-from-russia-101770938479895.html https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-panel-gives-nod-for-288-s-400-missiles-used-during-operation-sindoor-from-russia-101770938479895.html"
X Link 2026-02-13T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"If you ask me there should be tripartite endeavour for the propulsion for the IAF: 1) public1-private1 JV invest in facilities further improve Kaveri use fine tuned one as new TD start making new line from that 2) Safran-public2 private2 consortium JV 3) RR-private3 JV"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@shreedharsingh9 Prototype ek hi hai.the first one was TD. Then there's a static test subject. And the first prototype is under construction. I guess the first pic is of the test subject"
X Link 2026-02-13T16:37Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Happy Prem Diwas folks I'm deeply in love with these two beauties. May our warriors get all the respect and love"
X Link 2026-02-14T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The cost negotiation will be going on. Till we get an official statement this is how Indian media is reporting it. [---] Rafale package: [------] crore ($36 billion [----] ER) [---] Rafale only: [------] crore ($27.7 billion) weapon package: [-----] crore ($8.3 billion)"
X Link 2026-02-12T13:00Z 41.5K followers, 10.3K engagements

"@hellfire_81 Sir isn't it confusing Where's the QR Why wasn't Dhanush enough What were the requirements If such a great range wasn't requiredthen why wasn't it communicated earlier If a shorter range was satisfactory then why did ARDE push for a much advanced tech"
X Link 2026-02-14T02:24Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@AnchitGupta9 @Indrani1_Roy"
X Link 2026-02-14T07:08Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"@India_OBC_Union Please share more info"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:57Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"This week in Indian Defence: 1) 77th Republic Day: multiple systems public appearances 2) ALDS: [--] LTV 3) India-EU: Security and Defence Agreement 4) IIT Madras: RJ assisted rocket project 5) GTRE: EoI DcPP for AHTCE 6) Solar Chairman Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal: Padma Shree"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"This week in Indian Defence: 1) Indian defence allocation for 2026-2027: [---------] crore ($95.6 billion at [----] rate $92 billion at [----] rate $86.8 billion at [----] rate) The capital outlay: [---------] crore ($26.7 billion at [----] rate an increase of almost 22%)"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Was watching a snippet from a docu on the personal weapon of James Bond. So was thinking what Indian platform would Agent Vinod use A sleek Astr Defence Phantom 32ACP/7.62mm or a SSS Defence beast G72-P 9mm"
X Link 2026-02-09T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"In the last few years China has unveiled multiple high-tech defence projects. SGFA: J-36 J-50 FGFA: J-35A J-20S Navy FGFA: J-35 HTA: Y-20 MTA: Y-15 AEW: KJ-3000 Navy AEW: KJ-600 Heli: Twin co-ax Tilt-rotor Many UxV Type [--] LHD EMALS CV-18 EMALS Type [---] CV Type [---] CV"
X Link 2026-02-10T16:10Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Also if you are gearing up for the discussion on this subject in an upcoming episode then here's my points @VishnuNDTV @ShivAroor"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:30Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"On [--] February Agni [--] IRBM tested by SFC"
X Link 2026-02-15T03:55Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Eventual ranges of Indian BVRAAM Astra Mk1: [---] km+ Astra Mk2: [---] Km Astra Mk2: [---] Km (Gandiva)"
X Link 2026-02-15T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"5) ALDS: new [--] armoured 6) BEML ATCV 7) LMT: L1 [----] ASMI Assam Rifles 8) HAL: [----] crore Do-228 9) GTRE: RFI infrastructure development 10) GRSE-HSL: MoU advanced maritime platforms 11) IAF instructors: RAF; BAE Hawk T2 & Texan T1 12) IN: command of CTF154 under CMF"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"13) IN: RFI; SLCM- [---] Km 14) IAF: Moran ELF 15) IAF: Ex Thailand 16) CSIR NAL-SAFRAN: talks on RTA 17) IN Ex: Japan Indonesia"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Can we have our own monster long range AAM 350Km+ without using the LFRJ tech Well try a variant out of the RudraM-1 (NGARM)"
X Link 2026-02-15T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Week [--] https://x.com/i/status/2017946057414738318 This week in Indian Defence: 1) 77th Republic Day: multiple systems public appearances 2) ALDS: [--] LTV 3) India-EU: Security and Defence Agreement 4) IIT Madras: RJ assisted rocket project 5) GTRE: EoI DcPP for AHTCE 6) Solar Chairman Satyanarayan Nandlal Nuwal: Padma Shree https://t.co/16mnnSJyiD https://x.com/i/status/2017946057414738318 This week in Indian Defence: 1) 77th Republic Day: multiple systems public appearances 2) ALDS: [--] LTV 3) India-EU: Security and Defence Agreement 4) IIT Madras: RJ assisted rocket project 5) GTRE: EoI DcPP"
X Link 2026-02-08T12:10Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"2) AMCA update: KSSL L&T TASL (no official statement) 3) Project Kusha: Defence Secretary mentions maiden test (confusing needs assertion) 4) Sagar Defence: Indian Navy; [--] FIC-USV 5) TASL: new military truck 6) Indian Army RFP: [--] LLR [---] crore"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"Two important points from the remarks by RM on India's indigenous aero engine ambitions: 1) collaboration with both France and UK to learn new technologies 2) quest for a sixth generation engine as a continuation of the current fifth generation engine program"
X Link 2026-02-16T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"So what did the MoD approve today Total cost: [------] crore IAF: Rafale missiles AS-HAPS IA: Vibhav AT mine ROH ARV Ajay & Sarath IN: D&D MGTE P8I ICG: E0/IR for Do-228 + [--] Do-228 acquisition for [----] crore https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspxPRID=2227018&reg=3&lang=1 https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspxPRID=2227018&reg=3&lang=1"
X Link 2026-02-12T12:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Please do not compare Rafale to J-20 through the lens of pure system vs system aspect. In the era of the ever evolving multi-domain collaborative combat environment you need to build up the associating platforms for the full potential of any combat platform"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Just reminding you that the Engine Factory Avadi is working on a [----] Hp power pack solution for the upgraded T-90S Bhishma fleet"
X Link 2026-02-14T08:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"We could not make an Indian brand out of the Su-30MKI. Our list of inability to do so is quite long: MiG-21 T-72 BMP-2 T-90 AL-31 and some more. Industrial incapabitlies lack of alacrity red tapism or anything else we can debate. But in the end India lost opportunities"
X Link 2026-02-14T13:00Z 41.5K followers, 12.6K engagements

"DRDO-IIT Madras initiative to increase the range of artillery shells and rockets with ramjet assistance Dhanush: [--] Km Vajra SPH: [--] Km Amogha (ATAGS): [--] Km 122mm rocket: [--] Km Pinaka LRGR 120: [---] Km"
X Link 2026-02-14T15:00Z 41.5K followers, 16.5K engagements

"The French media report is not officially confirmed. At this point: 1) AoN accorded only for [---] Rafale and for the IAF 2) officially only [--] Rafale M to be procured as of now 3) INS Vikramaditya elevator can't house Rafale M 4) third aircraft carrier is not sanctioned yet"
X Link 2026-02-15T06:00Z 41.5K followers, 17K engagements

"On the auspicious Maha Shivaratri I bow to the supreme the destroyer of the dark and pray may Prabhu Mahadev guide us towards victory over all the nefarious fortifications"
X Link 2026-02-15T08:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"This week in Indian defence: 1) DAC clears proposal [------] crore including [---] Rafale [--] MW MGTE [--] P-8I & AS-HAPS 2) Olee Space: [--] kW AI-Powered Laser Sniper field test 3) IIT Madras-BEL: 80mm rocket AXISCADES: [--] crore Tejas avionics 4) Solar: Vijayastra MALE UAS"
X Link 2026-02-15T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Nur Khan Sukkur Murid Parsur Bholari Jacobabad Rahim Yar Khan Arifwala Chunian and Sargodha"
X Link 2026-02-15T16:46Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"MoD has not official asserted. But just for discussion assuming French report of [--] additional Rafale M is coming: 1) IAC-2 STOBAR is to be sanctioned 2) TEDBF STOBAR will be in service 3) in future CATOBAR which will take a long time we will see both TEDBF CATOBAR and N-AMCA"
X Link 2026-02-16T05:10Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The IAF needs Rafale. Not just for the capabilities but also to maintain servicability in the long run. But the number should have been such allowing a good space for an Indian high-tech multi-role platform ORCA for financial viability and growth of indigenous tech"
X Link 2026-02-17T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Upgraded BMP-2 Sarath spotted this Army Day (note the mounts of UAS is indicative & not final shape) 1) BEL TIFCS 2) upg 9SH-119M1 3) hunter-killer capability 4) new met sensor 5) Asteria AT-15 VTOL ISR 6) Omega One UAS 7) AVision PALM Hero-120 LM 8) new rubber enforced track"
X Link 2026-01-27T16:15Z 41.5K followers, [---] engagements

"As the EU-India trade deal concludes soon you may see radical financed accounts I fear mostly now from Poland will start hate slur against India and will start falsely charge crimes by Pakistan in England and other European countries on hard working Indians instead"
X Link 2026-01-28T06:00Z 41.3K followers, [---] engagements

"@alpha_defense I don't understand. If that's an engineering model why isn't a or better multiple prototypes are made for test trials maturation and certification of the technologies while a selected consortium take works onwards either to make a new & better platform or manufacturing"
X Link 2026-01-28T08:01Z 41.3K followers, [----] engagements

"250 Km range Pinaka IIT Madras is working on ramjet engines to incorporate with MRLS & artillery shells to significantly increase the range. The objective is to increase the range of 122mm rocket to 80Km and LRGR [---] to 250Km"
X Link 2026-01-28T15:00Z 41.4K followers, 21.6K engagements

"GE handed over the fifth F404-IN20 only by early December [----] (as statement came). So clearly in January [----] only [--] Tejas Mk1A has new engines. Engine part can't be blamed on HAL. But HAL & DRDO should leave no stone unturned to resolve any other issues if remained so"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:00Z 41.4K followers, 11.7K engagements

"HAL CMD Dr DK Sunil on Jan [--] [--] stated that the LCA Mk2 (MWF/MCA) is under prototype stage. The fuselage is under construction. The FF is expected only in the first quarter of [----]. Now this appears contradictory (unless I'm mistaken) to an earlier statement. Explaining why"
X Link 2026-01-29T06:00Z 41.5K followers, 22.7K engagements

"At this moment Su-57 is still and just under discussion. Don't forget the IAF has not provided any statement regarding this. So no reason to believe the IAF side is interested unless a statement indicates so. https://tass.com/economy/2077763 https://tass.com/economy/2077763"
X Link 2026-01-29T15:00Z 41.4K followers, [----] engagements

"The P-75I deal for [--] submarines from Germany reportedly can cost as high as $10 billion. That means another high budget deal is knocking at the door. Hope we will soon have a clear picture of the capabilities of the offered platform."
X Link 2026-01-30T05:02Z 41.4K followers, [----] engagements

"KSSL 155mm/52cal MGS. It's a 24T platform and only such in category based on a [--] trailer. KSSL/Bharat Forge has set a benchmark in artillery sector. 📷: Chakra Newz"
X Link 2026-01-30T13:00Z 41.5K followers, 33.5K engagements

"In [----] Feb BEML signed a strategic partnership with STX Engine to co-develop manufacture and market battle tank engines (with other engines). https://www.bemlindia.in/beml-ltd-and-stx-engine-forge-strategic-partnership-for-advanced-defence-marine-engine-solutions/ https://www.bemlindia.in/beml-ltd-and-stx-engine-forge-strategic-partnership-for-advanced-defence-marine-engine-solutions/"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:00Z 41.5K followers, [--] engagements

"Meanwhile Engine Factory Avadi indicated capabilities of indigenously repairing MB [---] but not stated exclusively"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:00Z 41.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Major offer from RR on engine solution: 1) partnership with two PSUs 2) offering MB838 production for Arjun with ToT & IPR 3) offering Series [---] for HMV LT FICV & FRCV 4) MoD approval awaits 5) localisation of Series [----] naval engines planned https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/rolls-royce-seeks-mod-nod-to-build-arjun-mbt-and-future-combat-vehicle-engines-in-india/article70314340.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/rolls-royce-seeks-mod-nod-to-build-arjun-mbt-and-future-combat-vehicle-engines-in-india/article70314340.ece"
X Link 2026-01-30T14:00Z 41.4K followers, [--] engagements

"More than [--] trials of Astra BVRAAM has been conducted from the Su-30MKI & Tejas This made Astra better than ever"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:00Z 41.4K followers, 25.1K engagements

"@CosbieMann MDL learnt back in the 1980s. I don't wish to drag the subject but the reasons are different"
X Link 2026-01-31T03:50Z 41.4K followers, [--] engagements

"Ok so MDSL Armado has not four or five but at least six variants: 1) LSV- Ranvijay 2) LSV/AT- Bajrang (what's the difference Does it have additional AT mounted) 3) mortar system- Airawat 4) Recon/AT- Takshak 5) VSHORAD- Sanharika 6) C-UAS: Panchnaag"
X Link 2026-01-31T05:00Z 41.4K followers, [----] engagements

"Does a LIFT really need a very high thrust engine It's the IAF to decide if a trainer does need something more powerful than 98kN. But I was thinking a different thing. Should we approach a further advanced SE fighter jet post LCA Mk2/MCA powered by 177S class engine"
X Link 2026-01-31T06:00Z 41.4K followers, 12K engagements

"Anant Shastra: [--] Km Akash NG: [--] Km Kusha M1: [---] Km Kusha M2: [---] Km Kusha M3: [---] Km"
X Link 2026-01-31T13:00Z 41.5K followers, 11K engagements

"Lt Gen Rajiv K Sahni Indian Army with KSSL 155mm/39cal and 155mm/45cal MGS. India is gearing up for advanced mobile artillery. 📷: Indian Army"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:10Z 41.4K followers, 30.1K engagements

"First photo of EXTRA and Predator Hawk rockets of Nibe Ltd Suryastra (PULS) 📷: Southern Command Indian Army"
X Link 2026-02-01T06:01Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"7) Solar: [----] cr order 8) IA: Shield AI-JSW V-Bat 9) IAF-IISc Bengaluru: MoA high-speed air-breathing propulsion 10) Wings India [----] 11) GIL: [--] crore Vietnam- BP & PP 12) UAC-HAL: JV SJ-100 13) UAC-Flamingo: SP [--] IL-114-300 14) HAL-Pawan Hans: [----] cr+ [--] Dhruv NG"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:00Z 41.4K followers, [---] engagements

"15) CSIR NAL-Rostec: NDA engine development 16) CSIR NAL-EIL: ToT rotor UAS 17) Adani-Embraer: RTA FAL 18) GRSE-K2 Cranes: marine & defence cranes 19) Rangsons Aerospace: new indigenous EW suit"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:00Z 41.4K followers, [---] engagements

"The MoD states defence budget in [----] stands at $75 billion. It gets increased in [----] by little more than 9.5% and this year by 15%. Even by that my value stands correct"
X Link 2026-02-01T16:15Z 41.4K followers, [---] engagements

"CEO of NPO Mashinostroyeniya Alexander Leonov confirmed that work on BrahMos NG and BrahMos Hypersonic is going on. However I couldn't find out if he stated anything further about the timeline"
X Link 2026-02-02T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The new WhICV/AAP-Wh from TASL is beautiful. I enhanced the image a little. What's new here: 1) improved V-hull 2) enhanced survivability 3) better protection 4) improved ground clearance 5) driver RHD like the IPMV 6) engine to the left 7) indigenous turret 8) indigenous MTU"
X Link 2026-02-03T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Unprecedented Three private sector companies are shortlisted to develop and manufacture AMCA. 1) KSSL Bharat Forge (BFL+DPIL+BEML) 2) Tata (TASL) 3) L&T (BEL+L&T+Dynamatic Technologies) https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/defence/amca-fighter-jet-programme-tata-lt-bharat-forge-in-fighter-jet-race-hal-out/amp_articleshow/127893595.cms https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/defence/amca-fighter-jet-programme-tata-lt-bharat-forge-in-fighter-jet-race-hal-out/amp_articleshow/127893595.cms"
X Link 2026-02-04T05:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"@harivyoma @Indrani1_Roy Without add-on armour blocks possibly not. Even 25mm has a high DoP. Let's see for the official specifications"
X Link 2026-02-04T07:19Z 41.5K followers, [--] engagements

"@manishindiatv @Whiteknight_IA @adgpi @indiatvnews Delta Force"
X Link 2026-02-04T08:35Z 41.4K followers, [---] engagements

"Ukraine has lost significantly but Russia isn't winning either for a long time. Kharkiv Dnipropetrovsk Mykolaiv and Odessa haven't fall but Ukraine has lost Luhansk Donetsk Kherson Zaporizhia and Crimea. It's rather surprising that Russia yet not been able to do that"
X Link 2026-02-04T16:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"HAL statement: 1) [--] Tejas Mk1A with new GE F404 engines are ready to be delivered 2) [--] more Mk1A flown awaiting new engines 3) HAL hasn't received any official communication regarding AMCA (till Feb 4) 4) work on LCA Mk2 CATS IMRH going on 5) production expected post 2032"
X Link 2026-02-05T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Once the procurement of [---] additional Rafale & [---] MCA/MWF conclude the IAF will reach to a fleet strength (excluding AMCA) anticipated back in 2008-2010 for then future. While [--] sqn of AMCA will further enhance it amidst the emerging threats the IAF will need many more sqn"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The most important issue in the upcoming DAC meeting will be the approval of the indigenous MGTE project. India has a Make-I project for the indigenous MGTE in the 24-28 MW category. Indian Navy always leads the way. https://bharatshakti.in/mega-defence-procurements-likely-to-get-dac-nod-next-week-rafale-p-8i-indigenous-engines-on-agenda/ https://bharatshakti.in/mega-defence-procurements-likely-to-get-dac-nod-next-week-rafale-p-8i-indigenous-engines-on-agenda/"
X Link 2026-02-07T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"A small clip for Arjun lovers"
X Link 2022-04-26T15:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Tejas Mk-IA integrates [--] improvements over Mk-I like OAMS AESA DWRWR podded SPJ NG-HMDS etc. The LCA Mk-II further evolves incorporating SLAD HUD upg FBW & ADFCC indigenous actuators new smart cockpit better AESA IUEWS OBOGS IRST MAWS better engine and many more"
X Link 2023-06-04T15:00Z 41.5K followers, 41.5K engagements

"This week in Indian Defence- Week [--] [----] & last of [----] 1) AoN valued [-----] crore cleared incld Pinaka LRGR [---] & Astra Mk-II 2) Pinaka LRGR [---] maiden firing 3) (reportedly) 4th SSBN in sea 4) [----] crore: [------] 5.5645mm Carbine: BF (KSSL-ARDE CQB 255000) and PLR (170000)"
X Link 2026-01-04T13:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"#MissileTest2026 The year starts with two great news. The first one is a successful test of DRDL MPATGM against a moving TTS. The speed the accurate targetting and the top-attack capabilities are key characters"
X Link 2026-01-12T16:30Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"Now about the reported "Stryker" M-SHORAD offer: 1) why just an AD version could be offer without a firm induction of base platform 2) M-SHORAD is a 27.2T platform. It's based on DBH ECP-1. And it's again not amphibious"
X Link 2025-02-07T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The #IndianArmy has the requirement for recce & support in Punjab & Rajasthan. For India to have amphibious capability in combat platforms is a must. While combat bridges can be an alternative having amphibious capability always allow for rapid deployment"
X Link 2025-02-07T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

"The lightest variant FBH (GVW of roughly 19T) is powered by a 350hp Caterpillar engine (3126B & C7). The latest variant DBH ECP-1 the 28.6T platform gets a new CAT C9 engine of 450hp. Thus they provide an output of just 17.9Hp/T & [----] Hp/T against a requirement of 25Hp/T"
X Link 2025-02-07T06:00Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements

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