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# ![@AdithyaKM_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1267738783211941889.png) @AdithyaKM_ Adithya Krishna Menon

Adithya Krishna Menon posts on X about india, defence, should be, acquisition the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  XXXXX% [countries](/list/countries)  XXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[india](/topic/india) #2279, [defence](/topic/defence) #1143, [should be](/topic/should-be) 6.98%, [acquisition](/topic/acquisition) #1107, [tajikistan](/topic/tajikistan) #4, [russia](/topic/russia) #362, [china](/topic/china) #752, [air base](/topic/air-base) #4, [hub](/topic/hub) 2.33%, [mta](/topic/mta) XXXX%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@santavirtuals](/creator/undefined) [@meanderingwonk](/creator/undefined) [@rouwmut](/creator/undefined) [@ksingh_1469](/creator/undefined) [@pocop88597](/creator/undefined) [@strategicfront](/creator/undefined) [@ajitkdubey](/creator/undefined) [@adithyakm](/creator/undefined) [@indembdushanbe](/creator/undefined) [@adityakkhullar](/creator/undefined) [@namasteankit](/creator/undefined) [@_wonderland1187](/creator/undefined) [@shikhar_delhi](/creator/undefined) [@xclasshero](/creator/undefined) [@navalnewscom](/creator/undefined) [@nanasiddharth](/creator/undefined) [@southasiaintel](/creator/undefined) [@alpha_defense](/creator/undefined) [@briane6b](/creator/undefined) [@moscow2dxb](/creator/undefined)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1267738783211941889/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Embraer & Mahindra have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. - Agreement builds upon the MoU signed in February 2024 - Joint marketing industrialisation and developing India as a hub for the C-390"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1979225055403085841) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-17T16:36Z 10.8K followers, 9612 engagements


"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, 3739 engagements


"Sunita Tools is also expanding empty shell capacity (various calibers) from 110000 to 360000 per annum - 126cr investment for X more lines - Line X in X year & line X in X years - ToT of presses & die design from - XX% equipment made & sourced in - Their line X currently makes 155mm M107 but the mention of various calibers for lines X & X is interesting. - Also interesting is their aspiration to remain the "most frugal capex shell manufacturing company" H/t @strategicfront"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1978684424569958571) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-16T04:48Z 10.8K followers, 7142 engagements


"India shouldn't hesitate to offer Akash NG to Brazil or sweeten the original Akash offer further eith barter via C-390 ToT et al. is also evaluating other missiles which are canisterised & advanced compared to Akash but also costly. Yet NG should improve 's chances over the vanilla Akash or Prime. We can't achieve our targets if we are not willing to offer export variants of our best systems. A great start is vital for further market access"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1979213651807727857) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-17T15:51Z 10.7K followers, 47.8K engagements


"DRDO has finalized ToT for Daksh Defuser Sagar Defence & BEL will produce UXOR for IAF. Can handle ordnance of 1000kg class Delivery over next two fiscal years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1980269658893852771) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-20T13:47Z 10.8K followers, 38.7K engagements


"2770 cr contract signed for 425213 carbines with Bharat Forge /KSSL & PLR Systems of Adani getting orders split 60:40"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981042517669007641) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-22T16:58Z 10.7K followers, 7464 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, 11.2K engagements


"Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) CLRTS/DS has the capability of autonomous take-off landing navigating detecting & delivering payload in the mission area. NewSpace Sheshnaag XXX NAL Loitering Munition et al will likely be contenders"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981318584283607518) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-23T11:15Z 10.7K followers, 9155 engagements


"Astra Rafael Comsys has bagged a XXXXXX crore order on Dec XX from MoD for procurement of XX additional sets of Software Defined Radios (SDR) LRUs with A kits SBC X card & Network Centric Operations application for IAF Su-30 MKI Order to be executed in X years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1867514382676369713) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2024-12-13T10:18Z 10.8K followers, 2278 engagements


"Nostalgic judgement perhaps as evident later but Kratos Valkyrie - Northrop Grumman Lumberjack seems like a great pair. - HAL CATS Hunter should ideally lead towards scaled derivatives as well with capability to deploy multiple submunitions from a recoverable flexible launch low cost system. Kratos Valkyrie equivalent being CATS Warrior ofc. - The names remind me of the time I used to play Clash Royale. Used an unconventional duo: Valkyrie- Lumberjack card combo for all purposes. Light deck with Archers support for AD but AD didn't really matter: If I could get a Valkyrie + Lumberjack in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1977771676323684373) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-13T16:21Z 10.8K followers, 5153 engagements


"Tripeaks Brigade of Uttar Bharat Area at High Altitude Firing Range with Mahindra ALSV Armado RTV Polaris Kalyani M4 etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1978830689211482517) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-16T14:29Z 10.8K followers, 3931 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, 6654 engagements


"⚡NAMICA / NAMIS Mk2 orders are bigger than I'd expected ANI @ajitkdubey reports: - Army proposal to place order for XXX NAMICA Mk2 & 2408 Nag Mk2 ATGMs - DAC AoN expected soon - BDL will make Nag Mk2 - AVNL was earlier contracted for XX NAMICAs & XXX NAG ATGMs So total NAMIS / NAMICA numbers will be XXX - More Nag Mk2 should be bought for Zorawar & AAP programs. - Nag Mk2 & NAMICA Mk2 had conducted field evaluation trials in Jan - Happy to stand corrected on the potential order qty. This is worth the R&D & will help future variants based on FICV / AAP & other chassis rather than BMP-2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981023753913147446) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-22T15:44Z 10.8K followers, 16K 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, 2676 engagements


"⚡First flight of first Series Production (SP) Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) (TH 4001)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1981687095099007259) [@AdithyaKM_](/creator/x/AdithyaKM_) 2025-10-24T11:39Z 10.8K followers, 2607 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, 8592 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


"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


"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, 60.1K 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, 23.7K engagements

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@AdithyaKM_ Avatar @AdithyaKM_ Adithya Krishna Menon

Adithya Krishna Menon posts on X about india, defence, should be, acquisition the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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Social category influence finance XXXXX% countries XXX% automotive brands XXXX%

Social topic influence india #2279, defence #1143, should be 6.98%, acquisition #1107, tajikistan #4, russia #362, china #752, air base #4, hub 2.33%, mta XXXX%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @santavirtuals @meanderingwonk @rouwmut @ksingh_1469 @pocop88597 @strategicfront @ajitkdubey @adithyakm @indembdushanbe @adityakkhullar @namasteankit @_wonderland1187 @shikhar_delhi @xclasshero @navalnewscom @nanasiddharth @southasiaintel @alpha_defense @briane6b @moscow2dxb

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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Embraer & Mahindra have signed a landmark Strategic Cooperation Agreement (SCA) to advance the C-390 Millennium solution for the IAF's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) programme. - Agreement builds upon the MoU signed in February 2024 - Joint marketing industrialisation and developing India as a hub for the C-390"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-17T16:36Z 10.8K followers, 9612 engagements

"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, 3739 engagements

"Sunita Tools is also expanding empty shell capacity (various calibers) from 110000 to 360000 per annum - 126cr investment for X more lines - Line X in X year & line X in X years - ToT of presses & die design from - XX% equipment made & sourced in - Their line X currently makes 155mm M107 but the mention of various calibers for lines X & X is interesting. - Also interesting is their aspiration to remain the "most frugal capex shell manufacturing company" H/t @strategicfront"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-16T04:48Z 10.8K followers, 7142 engagements

"India shouldn't hesitate to offer Akash NG to Brazil or sweeten the original Akash offer further eith barter via C-390 ToT et al. is also evaluating other missiles which are canisterised & advanced compared to Akash but also costly. Yet NG should improve 's chances over the vanilla Akash or Prime. We can't achieve our targets if we are not willing to offer export variants of our best systems. A great start is vital for further market access"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-17T15:51Z 10.7K followers, 47.8K engagements

"DRDO has finalized ToT for Daksh Defuser Sagar Defence & BEL will produce UXOR for IAF. Can handle ordnance of 1000kg class Delivery over next two fiscal years"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-20T13:47Z 10.8K followers, 38.7K engagements

"2770 cr contract signed for 425213 carbines with Bharat Forge /KSSL & PLR Systems of Adani getting orders split 60:40"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-22T16:58Z 10.7K followers, 7464 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, 11.2K engagements

"Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS) CLRTS/DS has the capability of autonomous take-off landing navigating detecting & delivering payload in the mission area. NewSpace Sheshnaag XXX NAL Loitering Munition et al will likely be contenders"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-23T11:15Z 10.7K followers, 9155 engagements

"Astra Rafael Comsys has bagged a XXXXXX crore order on Dec XX from MoD for procurement of XX additional sets of Software Defined Radios (SDR) LRUs with A kits SBC X card & Network Centric Operations application for IAF Su-30 MKI Order to be executed in X years"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2024-12-13T10:18Z 10.8K followers, 2278 engagements

"Nostalgic judgement perhaps as evident later but Kratos Valkyrie - Northrop Grumman Lumberjack seems like a great pair. - HAL CATS Hunter should ideally lead towards scaled derivatives as well with capability to deploy multiple submunitions from a recoverable flexible launch low cost system. Kratos Valkyrie equivalent being CATS Warrior ofc. - The names remind me of the time I used to play Clash Royale. Used an unconventional duo: Valkyrie- Lumberjack card combo for all purposes. Light deck with Archers support for AD but AD didn't really matter: If I could get a Valkyrie + Lumberjack in the"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-13T16:21Z 10.8K followers, 5153 engagements

"Tripeaks Brigade of Uttar Bharat Area at High Altitude Firing Range with Mahindra ALSV Armado RTV Polaris Kalyani M4 etc"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-16T14:29Z 10.8K followers, 3931 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, 6654 engagements

"⚡NAMICA / NAMIS Mk2 orders are bigger than I'd expected ANI @ajitkdubey reports: - Army proposal to place order for XXX NAMICA Mk2 & 2408 Nag Mk2 ATGMs - DAC AoN expected soon - BDL will make Nag Mk2 - AVNL was earlier contracted for XX NAMICAs & XXX NAG ATGMs So total NAMIS / NAMICA numbers will be XXX - More Nag Mk2 should be bought for Zorawar & AAP programs. - Nag Mk2 & NAMICA Mk2 had conducted field evaluation trials in Jan - Happy to stand corrected on the potential order qty. This is worth the R&D & will help future variants based on FICV / AAP & other chassis rather than BMP-2"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-22T15:44Z 10.8K followers, 16K 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, 2676 engagements

"⚡First flight of first Series Production (SP) Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) (TH 4001)"
X Link @AdithyaKM_ 2025-10-24T11:39Z 10.8K followers, 2607 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, 8592 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

"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

"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, 60.1K 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, 23.7K engagements

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