[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @AdithyaKM_ Adithya Krishna Menon Adithya Krishna Menon posts on X about defence, india, acquisition, tajikistan the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX -XXXX% - X Month XXXXXXX -XX% - X Months XXXXXXXXX +34% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +128% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/posts_active)  - X Week XX -XX% - X Month XX +13% - X Months XXX +16% - X Year XXX +57% ### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/followers)  - X Week XXXXXX +0.98% - X Month XXXXXX +3.90% - X Months XXXXXX +43% - X Year XXXXXX +94% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/influence) --- **Social category influence** [finance](/list/finance) XXXX% [countries](/list/countries) XXXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [defence](/topic/defence) #202, [india](/topic/india) #3334, [acquisition](/topic/acquisition) #1073, [tajikistan](/topic/tajikistan) #67, [russia](/topic/russia) #2183, [china](/topic/china) 4.76%, [the project](/topic/the-project) #46, [iaf](/topic/iaf) #7, [instead of](/topic/instead-of) 2.38%, [toys](/topic/toys) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@siddhar03113893](/creator/undefined) [@ksingh_1469](/creator/undefined) [@sergeantvoid](/creator/undefined) [@meanderingwonk](/creator/undefined) [@pocop88597](/creator/undefined) [@strategicfront](/creator/undefined) [@ajitkdubey](/creator/undefined) [@adithyakm](/creator/undefined) [@indembdushanbe](/creator/undefined) [@namasteankit](/creator/undefined) [@alpha_defense](/creator/undefined) [@shikhar_delhi](/creator/undefined) [@briane6b](/creator/undefined) [@astro50598028](/creator/undefined) [@sambartad](/creator/undefined) [@debdeepmukherj4](/creator/undefined) [@shrestbharat](/creator/undefined) [@navalnewscom](/creator/undefined) [@m00n_s33d](/creator/undefined) [@adityakkhullar](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "GJ-11 UCAVs at Shigatse This isnt surprising & we know what has to be done. Just have to do it instead of breaking the piggy bank running behind shiny toys" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1976835805999251793) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-11T02:22Z 10.8K followers, 3740 engagements "⚡In August 2025 DAC had given preliminary nod for acquisition of XXX air launched BrahMos for 10800 cr - Total value of deals signed with BrahMos Aerospace crossed 58000 cr incl March 2024 deal worth 19519 cr for XXX BrahMos for Navy 58000 cr is likely an understatement when converting the value of deals signed years ago into today's value should be worth way more For BrahMos-A clearance in Aug 2025 &" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1980157001180356952) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-20T06:19Z 10.8K followers, 6662 engagements "Under the aegis of Army's Eastern Command a Tri-Services exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar will be conducted in November 2025 in the high altitude regions of the Greater Himalayas" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981054286038782318) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-22T17:45Z 10.8K followers, 2687 engagements "⚡Tata Motors to acquire full control of the Iveco Group N.V. (excluding the Defence Business) through a voluntary public cash tender offer for all outstanding common shares. Will cost 3.82B or 38500 cr See Iveco units below: So except IDV everything else should be part of the deal" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1950611817484476825) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-07-30T17:37Z 10.8K followers, 20.9K engagements "CAS visits Solar pics via ANI Pic 1: M2B (for Kusha ) Pic 2: BrahMos part Pic 3: A1P part Pic 4: Old pic which leads me to think pic X is of A1P P-2 or related" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1979145202288697608) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-17T11:19Z 10.8K followers, 11.1K engagements "DAC to consider following for AoN on Oct 23/24: - X amphibious warships (LPD) for 33k cr - Replenishment missiles for S-400 - XXX MRSAM - Addnl Pinaka rockets: Mk1A & Guided Also on S-400: - 4th S-400 sqn in Feb 2026 5th in Sept 2026 - atleast X more S-400 sqns under consideration" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1980841247683322309) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-22T03:38Z 10.8K followers, 13.6K engagements "Never understood this L1 : L2 split. If the two products are entirely different & orders gets split 60:40 just why is it being done Why buy two different midels with their own supply chain Or am I misunderstanding sth" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981042910662709564) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-22T17:00Z 10.8K followers, 11.3K engagements "Lot of unknown factors regarding Indian Navy's LPD project. Will it be an LHD in reality or just an LPD after all How big a flight deck will 33k cr for 4() LPDs end up creating - Imo regardless of the size an EMLS can & should be incorporated for operating tactical UAVs. Current DRDO EMLS can be used for launching of any payload upto XXX kg within a span of XX - 18m & will form the base to develop an EMALS - In Sept ANI reported X LPDs were being looked at for 80k cr with capability to operate fixed wing" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1982735150959231419) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-27T09:04Z 10.8K followers, 8691 engagements "India no longer operates Ayni air base in Tajikistan - It is learnt that did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel - was operating GMA along with on a lease period. In 2021 had informed that the lease would not be extended - Withdrawal had been completed in 2022 - 2-3 helicopters gifted to but operated by IAF personnel for HADR were based in GMA - developed the base: extended runway to 3.2km developed hangars overhauling & refuelling capacity - Estimated that spent $100m - Under Modi govt had deployed a couple of Su" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1983413745499156925) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-29T06:01Z 10.8K followers, 76K engagements "India certainly wasn't able to utilize Ayni to the extend possible. - That both Russia & China apparently pressurized Tajikistan shouldn't be surprising - Without substantial economic or security benefits alongside the refurbishment of the airbase this wasn't going anywhere imo India should make another better attempt: Comprehensive economic diplomatic military & border security package culminating in a tangible strategic partnership @IndEmbDushanbe" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1983435715208982565) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-29T07:28Z 10.8K followers, 28K engagements "Historic town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh will likely host the country's "largest" airbase soon - MoD initiating the preliminary process for the project - 1000 acres of land near existing Khajuraho Airport have been identified. Once approvals are in place land acquisition may begin early next year. - According to BJP MP VD Sharma survey was recently conducted at four airports - Prayagraj Jhansi Gwalior & Khajuraho. Among them Khajuraho was found to be the most suitable & secure location for developing a full-fledged airbase" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1983439296930697541) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-29T07:42Z 10.8K followers, 19.6K engagements "GTRE Safran 110+ kN engine: Two rounds of clearances remain before the "aircraft engine case" reaches CCS probably by the end of the year - While the project has been cleared during a meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh where officials of MoD IAF & DRDO were present the "paperwork" has to be done. Currently with IAF. - Once the IAF's go-ahead is obtained it being the end user inter-ministerial clearances will be necessary. The finance ministry & the National Security Council Secretariat headed by NSA Ajit Doval will have to look at it. - Russians had expressed some initial" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1983923019392414071) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-30T15:44Z 10.8K followers, 43.6K engagements "Work on the "possible indigenisation of the Rafale" to the extent of XX% has begun. - IAF had sent a Statement of Case for the purchase of XXX Rafales but MoD had said it was "incomplete" - Indigenisation involved cannot be cursory 10-15% in the age of aatmanirbharta - Could mean setting up facilities in India incl. equipment incl sensors - Dassault will have to agree & serious negotiations will be required" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1983924003799765261) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-30T15:48Z 10.8K followers, 66.1K engagements "This is the way forward SIDM is saying the same thing which many have advocated for. GoI has to get it's act together. Without a parallel program truly indigenous high thrust engines may remain a distant dream. Joint IP isn't the same as pure IDDM. Opinion over news: Domestic defence industry has urged the government to simultaneously launch a Mission Aero Engine a national initiative to develop indigenous XXX kN thrust engines for both military and civilian applications. - India is highly vulnerable and any restriction or sanction whether by the USA UK France or Russia can severely affect" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1984100819646771295) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-31T03:31Z 10.8K followers, 7984 engagements "L&T anticipates the final award for AMCA project by January-March of 2027 - ADA shortlist of eligible bidders is expected in the current quarter Oct to Dec 2025 - Expects RFP in Q4 2025-26 (Jan - Mar 2026) - Announcement of winner for prototyping Q4 2026-27 (Jan - Mar 2027) - Prototype can be expected by 2028-29 & first flight by FY 2029-30 - Guesses 8-9 years from serial production L&T & BEL are a consortium" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1984226918749942028) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-31T11:52Z 10.8K followers, 11.1K engagements "1) Archer NG will hopefully be offered for the XX MALE UAV requirement with a suitable DcPP alongside L&T - GA MQ series (maybe even MQ-9 iyself) Tata MALE (based on Grob / Pipistrel ) Bharat Forge / KSSL - Aarok any Solar MALE et al 2) Will GA is cooperating with L&T affect their consultation with ADE reg HALE RPAs" [X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1984229239848136819) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-31T12:01Z 10.8K followers, 6866 engagements
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@AdithyaKM_ Adithya Krishna Menon
Adithya Krishna Menon posts on X about defence, india, acquisition, tajikistan the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.
Engagements: XXXXXX #
- X Week XXXXXXX -XXXX%
- X Month XXXXXXX -XX%
- X Months XXXXXXXXX +34%
- X Year XXXXXXXXX +128%
Mentions: XX #
- X Week XX -XX%
- X Month XX +13%
- X Months XXX +16%
- X Year XXX +57%
Followers: XXXXXX #
- X Week XXXXXX +0.98%
- X Month XXXXXX +3.90%
- X Months XXXXXX +43%
- X Year XXXXXX +94%
CreatorRank: XXXXXXX #
Social Influence #
Social category influence finance XXXX% countries XXXX% automotive brands XXXX%
Social topic influence defence #202, india #3334, acquisition #1073, tajikistan #67, russia #2183, china 4.76%, the project #46, iaf #7, instead of 2.38%, toys XXXX%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @siddhar03113893 @ksingh_1469 @sergeantvoid @meanderingwonk @pocop88597 @strategicfront @ajitkdubey @adithyakm @indembdushanbe @namasteankit @alpha_defense @shikhar_delhi @briane6b @astro50598028 @sambartad @debdeepmukherj4 @shrestbharat @navalnewscom @m00n_s33d @adityakkhullar
Top Social Posts #
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"GJ-11 UCAVs at Shigatse This isnt surprising & we know what has to be done. Just have to do it instead of breaking the piggy bank running behind shiny toys"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-11T02:22Z 10.8K followers, 3740 engagements
"⚡In August 2025 DAC had given preliminary nod for acquisition of XXX air launched BrahMos for 10800 cr - Total value of deals signed with BrahMos Aerospace crossed 58000 cr incl March 2024 deal worth 19519 cr for XXX BrahMos for Navy 58000 cr is likely an understatement when converting the value of deals signed years ago into today's value should be worth way more For BrahMos-A clearance in Aug 2025 &"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-20T06:19Z 10.8K followers, 6662 engagements
"Under the aegis of Army's Eastern Command a Tri-Services exercise Poorvi Prachand Prahar will be conducted in November 2025 in the high altitude regions of the Greater Himalayas"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-22T17:45Z 10.8K followers, 2687 engagements
"⚡Tata Motors to acquire full control of the Iveco Group N.V. (excluding the Defence Business) through a voluntary public cash tender offer for all outstanding common shares. Will cost 3.82B or 38500 cr See Iveco units below: So except IDV everything else should be part of the deal"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-07-30T17:37Z 10.8K followers, 20.9K engagements
"CAS visits Solar pics via ANI Pic 1: M2B (for Kusha ) Pic 2: BrahMos part Pic 3: A1P part Pic 4: Old pic which leads me to think pic X is of A1P P-2 or related"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-17T11:19Z 10.8K followers, 11.1K engagements
"DAC to consider following for AoN on Oct 23/24: - X amphibious warships (LPD) for 33k cr - Replenishment missiles for S-400 - XXX MRSAM - Addnl Pinaka rockets: Mk1A & Guided Also on S-400: - 4th S-400 sqn in Feb 2026 5th in Sept 2026 - atleast X more S-400 sqns under consideration"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-22T03:38Z 10.8K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Never understood this L1 : L2 split. If the two products are entirely different & orders gets split 60:40 just why is it being done Why buy two different midels with their own supply chain Or am I misunderstanding sth"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-22T17:00Z 10.8K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Lot of unknown factors regarding Indian Navy's LPD project. Will it be an LHD in reality or just an LPD after all How big a flight deck will 33k cr for 4() LPDs end up creating - Imo regardless of the size an EMLS can & should be incorporated for operating tactical UAVs. Current DRDO EMLS can be used for launching of any payload upto XXX kg within a span of XX - 18m & will form the base to develop an EMALS - In Sept ANI reported X LPDs were being looked at for 80k cr with capability to operate fixed wing"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-27T09:04Z 10.8K followers, 8691 engagements
"India no longer operates Ayni air base in Tajikistan - It is learnt that did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel - was operating GMA along with on a lease period. In 2021 had informed that the lease would not be extended - Withdrawal had been completed in 2022 - 2-3 helicopters gifted to but operated by IAF personnel for HADR were based in GMA - developed the base: extended runway to 3.2km developed hangars overhauling & refuelling capacity - Estimated that spent $100m - Under Modi govt had deployed a couple of Su"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-29T06:01Z 10.8K followers, 76K engagements
"India certainly wasn't able to utilize Ayni to the extend possible. - That both Russia & China apparently pressurized Tajikistan shouldn't be surprising - Without substantial economic or security benefits alongside the refurbishment of the airbase this wasn't going anywhere imo India should make another better attempt: Comprehensive economic diplomatic military & border security package culminating in a tangible strategic partnership @IndEmbDushanbe"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-29T07:28Z 10.8K followers, 28K engagements
"Historic town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh will likely host the country's "largest" airbase soon - MoD initiating the preliminary process for the project - 1000 acres of land near existing Khajuraho Airport have been identified. Once approvals are in place land acquisition may begin early next year. - According to BJP MP VD Sharma survey was recently conducted at four airports - Prayagraj Jhansi Gwalior & Khajuraho. Among them Khajuraho was found to be the most suitable & secure location for developing a full-fledged airbase"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-29T07:42Z 10.8K followers, 19.6K engagements
"GTRE Safran 110+ kN engine: Two rounds of clearances remain before the "aircraft engine case" reaches CCS probably by the end of the year - While the project has been cleared during a meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh where officials of MoD IAF & DRDO were present the "paperwork" has to be done. Currently with IAF. - Once the IAF's go-ahead is obtained it being the end user inter-ministerial clearances will be necessary. The finance ministry & the National Security Council Secretariat headed by NSA Ajit Doval will have to look at it. - Russians had expressed some initial"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-30T15:44Z 10.8K followers, 43.6K engagements
"Work on the "possible indigenisation of the Rafale" to the extent of XX% has begun. - IAF had sent a Statement of Case for the purchase of XXX Rafales but MoD had said it was "incomplete" - Indigenisation involved cannot be cursory 10-15% in the age of aatmanirbharta - Could mean setting up facilities in India incl. equipment incl sensors - Dassault will have to agree & serious negotiations will be required"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-30T15:48Z 10.8K followers, 66.1K engagements
"This is the way forward SIDM is saying the same thing which many have advocated for. GoI has to get it's act together. Without a parallel program truly indigenous high thrust engines may remain a distant dream. Joint IP isn't the same as pure IDDM. Opinion over news: Domestic defence industry has urged the government to simultaneously launch a Mission Aero Engine a national initiative to develop indigenous XXX kN thrust engines for both military and civilian applications. - India is highly vulnerable and any restriction or sanction whether by the USA UK France or Russia can severely affect"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-31T03:31Z 10.8K followers, 7984 engagements
"L&T anticipates the final award for AMCA project by January-March of 2027 - ADA shortlist of eligible bidders is expected in the current quarter Oct to Dec 2025 - Expects RFP in Q4 2025-26 (Jan - Mar 2026) - Announcement of winner for prototyping Q4 2026-27 (Jan - Mar 2027) - Prototype can be expected by 2028-29 & first flight by FY 2029-30 - Guesses 8-9 years from serial production L&T & BEL are a consortium"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-31T11:52Z 10.8K followers, 11.1K engagements
"1) Archer NG will hopefully be offered for the XX MALE UAV requirement with a suitable DcPP alongside L&T - GA MQ series (maybe even MQ-9 iyself) Tata MALE (based on Grob / Pipistrel ) Bharat Forge / KSSL - Aarok any Solar MALE et al 2) Will GA is cooperating with L&T affect their consultation with ADE reg HALE RPAs"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-31T12:01Z 10.8K followers, 6866 engagements