# ![@Indrani1_Roy Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1075586578464989184.png) @Indrani1_Roy Indranil Roy

Indranil Roy posts on X about india, the world, china, if you the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[countries](/list/countries)  19.26% [currencies](/list/currencies)  4.44% [finance](/list/finance)  3.7% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  2.22% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.48% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  1.48% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  0.74%

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[india](/topic/india) #4881, [the world](/topic/the-world) 5.19%, [china](/topic/china) #2555, [if you](/topic/if-you) 4.44%, [fighter](/topic/fighter) #1666, [software](/topic/software) #904, [in the](/topic/in-the) #2085, [watch](/topic/watch) 2.96%, [build](/topic/build) #3424, [to the](/topic/to-the) 2.22%

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### Top Social Posts
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"3. By the way where these enhancements tested in the field No. Presentations were accepted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021341689768706179)  2026-02-10T21:53Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"There are contradictory reports whether all ISE requirements have been fuldilled. Let's say theywere in [----] [--] years after induction and $1.5 billion dollars. Should IAF not afford the same to Mk1A Only software changes (if any) and documentation remain Just equality NO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021344712918171828)  2026-02-10T22:05Z 27.2K followers, 18.4K engagements


"There are innumerable examples of this of such "unobtanium" specs. Nobody in the world can meet those specs. And then decades of summer-winter modifications and trials continue. Here's a thread on few examples. Starting off with one shared by a test-pilot with me [--] years back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022022199591551392)  2026-02-12T18:57Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@SandeepUnnithan India & Russia started a joint development of a medium lift aircraft able to lift [--] tons. After [--] years and $600M the Russian team gave up. They literally said: there is no engine in the world with which the Indian SQRs can be met"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022100271023980722)  2026-02-13T00:07Z 27.2K followers, 24.1K engagements


"@sajaniaf Finally HAL built HTT40 on own dime in [----]. Team bought CAT A engines. Suddenly an anonymous letter seller stops sale HAL arranged for CAT B engines and started testing. Parrikar got involved backed the program to the hilt. Then Chotu sir made sure it got orders Please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022181287294062836)  2026-02-13T05:29Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@kiranraghu_7 I wrote device drivers and system software for embedded systems. Everything was in C. I love how much I learned what actually happens under the hood. The only rule I broke from above was having function pointers. I was making C++ style class-objects using C-structures (2005/6)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022421073653113097)  2026-02-13T21:22Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"It flies at roughly [---] . At [--] times lower speed it drag becomes roughly [--] times less This allows the weight of the missile with [---] kg warhead to merely [---] kgs Even light fighters can carry [--] missiles and make salvo attacks. [---] Mach is more than enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2016687231583605220)  2026-01-29T01:37Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"India should develop its own. It is needed in the 100s if not 1000s. And it has all the parts. Either increase the warhead of NGARM/Rudram1 by replacing the homing head OR make an air launched version of LRGR. Both missiles are designed by DRDO and manufactured at Solar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2016688181266251958)  2026-01-29T01:41Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@SandeepUnnithan @chakranewz @palepurshankar @sharimohan121 Are you already done with the interview I ha d a couple of physics questions. There is not ramjet with an inlet like this. It's very interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2016984376660414921)  2026-01-29T21:18Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Eagerly waiting for these to be air launched from upgraded Su-30s and LCA Mk2. Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology was successfully flight tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today. SFDR is very crucial for development of long range Air to Air Missiles https://t.co/66ZwE0micY Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology was successfully flight tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today. SFDR is very crucial for development of long range Air to Air Missiles https://t.co/66ZwE0micY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018736999637946409)  2026-02-03T17:23Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I don't like this because it is screwdrivergiri & the helicopter did not meet the requirements in the past (I hope requirements are not diluted again for yet another import). But I still welcome it. Let it galvanize the sector. HAL Tata-Mahindra-Airbus Adani-Leonardo BREAKING Adani Aerospace and Defence has entered into an agreement with Leonardo to pursue strategic collaboration aimed at developing and strengthening Indias helicopter ecosystem. https://t.co/yNepp5uqoF BREAKING Adani Aerospace and Defence has entered into an agreement with Leonardo to pursue strategic collaboration aimed at"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018739033220976983)  2026-02-03T17:31Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"But if we can manage those risks then we could benefit from large up sides. [--]. Competition is always better. It drives up quality & drives down price. [--]. India has large untapped market for helis: 10000+ helis. The halo behind helis needs to dissappear. they're just machines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018743356122362199)  2026-02-03T17:48Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"3. I hope HAL finds a Sudhanshu Mani who is tired of leaving small things on the table. HAL can give all these makers a run for their money. Its products are actually REALLY good. It is difficult to match ALH/LUH/LCH performance. Pick any heli. Just attention to small details"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018743907589431566)  2026-02-03T17:50Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Here's a suggestion. Forget L1 no-cost-no-commitment mentality. Pay for the prototype building by at least [--] bidders. Have a competition between the prototypes. Give the orders based on the readiness of the prototypes. We did this for ATAGS too -#India's Defence Secretary on AMCA -Out of [--] bidders [--] selected -Final selection in [--] months time -1st prototype in 3-4 years -Production timeline [--] years #IndianAirForce https://t.co/BV43fk9BCf -#India's Defence Secretary on AMCA -Out of [--] bidders [--] selected -Final selection in [--] months time -1st prototype in 3-4 years -Production timeline [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018747242988069226)  2026-02-03T18:03Z 26.9K followers, 31K engagements


"I hope they are evaluated to the same exacting requirements of the LUH. I would love to see it carry [---] kgs to [-----] feet without stripping it down to the paint. BREAKING Adani-Leonardo's offering for the Indian Army's RSH RFI AW 109M Trekker https://t.co/TFqZZ32tvK BREAKING Adani-Leonardo's offering for the Indian Army's RSH RFI AW 109M Trekker https://t.co/TFqZZ32tvK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018779507176747452)  2026-02-03T20:11Z 26.9K followers, 19K engagements


"@manojzxc The risk is real. To be solely dependent on HAL is also a risk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018783578793103451)  2026-02-03T20:28Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@Varun55484761 That was a case of "ask stupid questions get stupid answers". Go to physics. Brahmos is the lightest air-launched missile to send [---] kg to 500kms away at 2.8M. To send something at 2x the speed you would need 4x the energy aka missile mass. Minimum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018857126110851391)  2026-02-04T01:20Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@EliteDuck007 @Varun55484761 Where is the air launched Brahmos launched from. Having said that something like Kinzhal/KD [--] is certainly possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2018993077080486341)  2026-02-04T10:20Z 26.8K followers, [--] engagements


"This's not surprising. Make no mistake HAL is the most capable aircraft manufacturer in the country. Based on technical capability alone this does not make sense. But the die was cast [--] years back when the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) was set up. What does this mean Tata Advanced Systems Limited L&T and Bharat Forge shortlisted for next generation fighter deal. HAL among bidders out of the race. Five AMCA prototypes to be developed @ETPolitics https://t.co/CCw3VM2TVn https://t.co/pddkecurQc Tata Advanced Systems Limited L&T and Bharat Forge shortlisted for next generation fighter deal. HAL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019120007964479698)  2026-02-04T18:44Z 26.9K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Coming back to the AMCA production we must welcome a new player into the arena. For a country of the size of India there's space for [--] or more if the govt. and military can make business. Because only they can. Export orders only happen after domestic operationlaization"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019127491978490332)  2026-02-04T19:14Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements


"HAL's order-book is healthy. But its workforce will be under tremendous pressure of poaching. There is only one place in the whole industry which built military aircraft and that's in HAL. I would hate to be HAL's management with hands my tied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019127950139093381)  2026-02-04T19:16Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements


"1. On the rotary division it is [--] decades ahead. Nobody has any design know-why out side of HAL RWRDC. Go for civil certification of LUH/ALH. Complete weapons integration of LCH. Revive KA-226T to complement LUH offering with [--] engines. I don't know what it could do with IMRH☹"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019131308757381600)  2026-02-04T19:29Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"2. On fixed wing IAF will drag the foot on Mk1A. Nothing to do. But if [--] aircraft can truly be lined up for delivery by end of the year (supply of engines) a lot of ground could be made up. And then there is HTT-40 deliveries. Nail them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019132410047394057)  2026-02-04T19:34Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"3. People don't really appreciate the knowledge base of ARDC. It was gutted out to make ADA. Although weapon integration capabilities remained aircraft design capability waned. The revival came about from IJT. The struggles were real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019133329690489264)  2026-02-04T19:37Z 26.9K followers, 11.2K engagements


"But that's the beauty of building things you learn. The virtuous cycle has began where learning from one program feeds the other. IJT learnings went to the successful HTT-40. The HTT-40 learning are feeding Yashas. It will be headed to IAF evaluations soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019135623618260994)  2026-02-04T19:47Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A conventional aircraft with a different engine and almost similar capability to Tejas Mk2. I don't know which engine it is going to be but Tejas Mk2 intakes gives some indication of airflow. Indian LIFT and mothership for unmanned UCAVs. Export potential is huge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019140043605176535)  2026-02-04T20:04Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements


"The beauty of physics or science in general. There is no absolute truth. EVERY thing is questionable. By ANY body. The latest verifiable truth becomes the law. Incorrect old knowledge are taught as fallacies. Everybody is allowed a belief but there's no place for faith. Physics. https://t.co/GDFFAsZFAw Physics. https://t.co/GDFFAsZFAw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019163264148729911)  2026-02-04T21:36Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@shiv_cybersurg @DefenceDecode How could I forget that. Russians asked for [----] crores for wind tunnel testing alone. NAL did it for [--] crores. The largest pylon the world made out of aluminum & still weighing [---] kgs It's not ejector pylon. But it is incredibly complex. Served us in Sindoor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019272492016423233)  2026-02-05T04:50Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@shiv_cybersurg [--]. Yes. There are [--] examples in modern US China USSR Eurofighter and Rafale. The minimum order volume is known before prototype building starts. Order of 100s not 20s placed after FOC. Limited production and induction starts at IOC equivalent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019277721113882731)  2026-02-05T05:11Z 26.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@shiv_cybersurg These are actual F35 orders placed from US alone. For reference First flight: [----] IOC F35B: [----] IOC F35A: [----] IOC F35C: [----] FOC: 2024+ Some variants yet to recharge FOC. Production rate 150+ air raft per year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019293252910977459)  2026-02-05T06:13Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@shiv_cybersurg Here's Rafale orders by FRance. First flight - [----] First flight of naval variant - [----] IOC - [----] FOC - [----] 1993: [--] Rafales (First Tranche) 1999: [--] Rafales (Second Tranche) 2004: [--] Rafales (Third Tranche) 2009: [--] Rafales (Fourth Tranche)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019299814186578362)  2026-02-05T06:39Z 26.8K followers, [---] engagements


"A new flight computer [--] new weapons new primary radar3 new pylons new SPJ pod new EW: all certified within [--] years without engines for a year The aircraft is waiting for release of documents and ironing of last few details on afw imported LRUs. Its been an year . https://t.co/GoCECQoNdy https://t.co/aLOBIHlBYn Its been an year . https://t.co/GoCECQoNdy https://t.co/aLOBIHlBYn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019377683071922654)  2026-02-05T11:48Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Take the number of aircraft in that picture. Double it. That's the number of LCAs that have flown and are waiting on the tarmac for either an engine or deliveries. By [----] end - triple it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019523791609839984)  2026-02-05T21:29Z 26.9K followers, 29.8K engagements


"I ask again [--]. what was 'India specific" about these "India Specific Enhancements for which we paid over a billion dollars. [--]. Why were Rafales inducted before the ISEs were fulfilled. First Rafales inducted in [----]. ISEs in place in [----]. What is the status of the India specific enhancements for Rafale Former IAF fighter pilot Group Captain @Ahlawat2012 answers that and more in conversation with Consulting Editor (Strategic & Int'l Affairs) @swasrao. Watch #ThePrintWorldview https://t.co/knbvUOJLIk https://t.co/mhV8er2dec What is the status of the India specific enhancements for Rafale"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019860124916154699)  2026-02-06T19:45Z 26.9K followers, 20.6K engagements


"@parryie If I win there's something to celebrate and Indian designed and developed product is finally picking up pace. If you win what should we celebrate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019861983059931331)  2026-02-06T19:53Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"I have never seen that before. Quite cool how the basket circles the cockpit The F35 air-to-air refueling procedure has GOT to be frustrating & nerve-racking all at the same time. Kudos to all pilots you're way better than me. https://t.co/qJbolPam3A The F35 air-to-air refueling procedure has GOT to be frustrating & nerve-racking all at the same time. Kudos to all pilots you're way better than me. https://t.co/qJbolPam3A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019868246959407605)  2026-02-06T20:18Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@fishy_bong Forget radar the aircraft did not have structural strength to withstand repeated landings. Parts fell off. But I love how Indian Navy came up with ops to manage those shortcomings. And those don't need to come out. But the same courtesy is not extended to Indian weapons"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019871990358896820)  2026-02-06T20:33Z 27K followers, [----] engagements


"I am most excited about something else. The fire under HAL is properly lit. It knows it is swimming against popular sentiment & bias. It would systematically be attacked in public domain It's only way to survive is to perform and its only way out is its own designs.Enter ARDC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019889868667822271)  2026-02-06T21:44Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"I don't agree with @prody24445539 on most of Tejas related things But I am in vehement agreement on one thing. True learning of aircraft design comes from doing Land the aircraft. hack a change but do it quickly and return to flight testing ARDC did that HTT-40 and Yashas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019893278993432942)  2026-02-06T21:57Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@prody24445539 That team and its knowledge will be leveraged for HLFT [--] which repackages a lot of proven Tejas Mk2 systems with the wonderful tried and tested wings of HAL Marut. With a different engine it is a low-risk hedge. A LIFT and LCA with great export potential"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019895130157892040)  2026-02-06T22:05Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@prody24445539 And the CATS warrior. The current prototype is just a start. With CATS OMCA they have ability to test ideas at phenomenally low cost and risk. Again something that no other Indian competitor can I expect CATS warrior to become a full blown Wingman with a 30kN-ish engine"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019895909803499821)  2026-02-06T22:08Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@aman_suspe90813 IF what you are saying is true we bankrolled their generic development under the name of "India specific development" and paid them $1.8 billion. While we sat on sanction of Mk1A Mk2 AMCA TEDBF Should I believe what you say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019990089296933052)  2026-02-07T04:22Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Two days ago my integrity was questioned when I said ARDC/ADA/NFTC are working through weekends to get Mk1A ready. Here's some other tests that happened last weekend. Pic: @FighterPiloting @FighterPiloting Nice pic👍🏽 We undertake high risk test points on Sunday / Saturday when the airfield traffic is less. This is max-ret braking on wet / flooded runway. There are chances of runway blockage for many reasons. But it went well for Yashas. @FighterPiloting Nice pic👍🏽 We undertake high risk test points on Sunday / Saturday when the airfield traffic is less. This is max-ret braking on wet /"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020165601243640051)  2026-02-07T15:59Z 26.9K followers, 21.6K engagements


"@zone5aviation @kartachar I think the [--] also accounts for some trainers. I think they can stabilize to [--] aircraft per annum very easily. There's no reason to go upto [--] unless export orders materialize"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020171840514412568)  2026-02-07T16:24Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@somnath1978 The mockup showed a PT6. @HTT40PRASHANT would definitely be able to explain why it was changed. May be experience with 331-10 on the 228s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020204957081936356)  2026-02-07T18:36Z 27K followers, [----] engagements


"@alpha_defense I would say this again. In this case HAL is taking the blame for many a supplier and certifying agency. Not everything is in HAL's control. IAF will not accept the aircraft until everything is fully certified to maintain pressure on HAL and get the job done in time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020205817199538362)  2026-02-07T18:39Z 27.1K followers, [----] engagements


"@alpha_defense I am eager to see Uttam in service too. What IAF us doing to HAL HAL is doing to DRDL. First prove everything is working perfectly before we switch the lines. Think about it. You are blaming why is HAL not able to deliver Mk1A on time. Why are all the parts are not working"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020206380314161514)  2026-02-07T18:41Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@alpha_defense These are LRUs with long lead times about a year for primary radars. Tomorrow IAF says LCA with Uttam is not working perfectly we will not accept any Mk1As until everything is certified and passes our test. Won't you go for the neck of HAL again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020206944196444218)  2026-02-07T18:44Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@hellfire_81 I ask again [--]. Who wrote the specs for ATAGS [--]. What's stopping them from reaching the frontiers. A [---] bridges [---] bridges How many"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020387603233833442)  2026-02-08T06:41Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@nitin_chau @DfIlite Now imagine my frustration when on top of that. Arjun's specification is that of a [--] man western tank. But when it is the weight of a western tank it is too heavy Same story with ATAGS same story with LCA. These are unobtanium reqs. But if DRDO doesn't agree then no sanction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020658145652310475)  2026-02-09T00:36Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@nitin_chau @DfIlite The saddest part is that it is often flaunted for imported weapons. Just read the T90 vs Arjun trials. Arjun thrashed T90. Army on record said but of course. Arjun is in a different class. Phir order kahaan hai Look at how many waivers T90 got. Same with Jaguar Mig29"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020658690215543155)  2026-02-09T00:39Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@akki_bauer22_ We don't have a sasta subsonic cruise missile. I just don't get it. Must be trying to reach state of the art in the first attempt and always falling behind the curve. People built cruise missiles [--] decades back. A basic cruise missile is not that tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020662242954678464)  2026-02-09T00:53Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@IndianTechGuide What's the job of the cow-catcher then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020943771677122613)  2026-02-09T19:31Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@msbiindia @jaiswal_sh4296 Ask yourself. Why is the industry not there yet for fighters and conventional submarines but there ICBMs heavy launch vehicles and nuclear submarines Industries don't come up on their own. We HAD to bring up the industry for the latter. For the former we did not need to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021070809968816402)  2026-02-10T03:56Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"I have a Taj Mahal to sell. You could swap the white marble flooring for whatever you want. . . . . . I can't believe that you you can't trust me on that IAF's [---] #Rafale MRFA will be a Make in India project; #IAF will negotiate for the ability to upgrade it's software & integrate Indian weapons package. https://t.co/4kMxnwrwwS IAF's [---] #Rafale MRFA will be a Make in India project; #IAF will negotiate for the ability to upgrade it's software & integrate Indian weapons package. https://t.co/4kMxnwrwwS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021371064509661536)  2026-02-10T23:49Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@1975Seagull My problem is not with IAF's selection of Rafale or it's purchase price in [----]. I problem is not extending the same criteria for Mk1A. Lethargy on sanctioning Mk2 TEDBF (by IN) AMCA. How can everybody have such urgency with imports When own programs languish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021439473993818266)  2026-02-11T04:21Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@1975Seagull Mk1/Mk1As/Mk2s ASQRs are modest Light aircraft with 16+ deg STR 28+ deg ITR. With all avionics of a medium or heavy fighter. Still maintain TWR Range and payload fraction. You are right sir. But we can't have a conversation. 🙏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021458256980521430)  2026-02-11T05:36Z 27K followers, [---] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 Meet fill-rate has been the bane since Jaguar induction Marut grounding days. That's [--] years and counting. In less time than that India has developed [--] generation of nuclear submarines [--] generation of launch vehicles ICBMs SLBMS missiles from [--] kg to [----] kgs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021512954773135775)  2026-02-11T09:13Z 26.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@zone5aviation AST [---] could not have asked for Mk1A specs. They didn't exist at that time. Mk1 specs doesn't meet some [---] specs and exceeds in some cases. I will borrow @JA_Maolankar sirs words "is it state of art No. Can we fight it Of course yes""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021522651752407084)  2026-02-11T09:52Z 27K followers, [----] engagements


"@Shakaal_786 @zone5aviation I used your words. If you mean midlife upgrades and overhaul you would be right. They will be brought as close to Mk1A stadium. As possible. That's natural. That's how fighters operate. Whether you call them mark or blocks that's the iterative way of development"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021524866273575230)  2026-02-11T10:01Z 27K followers, [---] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 @zone5aviation The balance has been very skewed in the past. Return on investment from license manufacture is poor be it submarines to helicopters to fighter jets. No design knowledge was passed. Vs Mk2/AMCA/TEDBF from LCA LUH from ALH P76 from Arihant class. https://x.com/i/status/2021305920160960860 India is rich enough to afford the Rafales. But here's its competence to funding its own projects Dassault: [--] lakh crores for [---] jets LCA development + purchase: [---] lakh crores for [---] jets. Kaveri: [----] lakh crores 😂😭 TEDBF: Pending AMCA: [----] lakh crores."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021528948317032626)  2026-02-11T10:17Z 27K followers, [---] engagements


"@hellfire_81 @zone5aviation In every thing you said a vehicle/gun with lower ground pressure will perform better Learn to differentiate between weight and pressure. That's why people use snow shoes tanks use tracks. A tank go on much wetter softer soil than your a car. It can't cross all bridges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021633034638987470)  2026-02-11T17:10Z 27K followers, [---] engagements


"@hellfire_81 @zone5aviation And please if your argument cannot stand high-school physics test then check your basis. People who know less try to hide behind jargon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021633368979538321)  2026-02-11T17:12Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@YusufDFI @IAF_MCC After IOC I envelop was fully open. But much work was left on radar radome avionics weapons sensor suites. IAF was luke warm. HAL had Su30/Hawk lines. It could not care less about Tejas during those years. Tejas was ADA's child which everybody talked about nobody cared"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021638657850188020)  2026-02-11T17:33Z 27K followers, [---] engagements


"@YusufDFI @IAF_MCC The situation for Mk1A is completely different. Mk1A is HAL's baby. It could have been the product if HAL-ADA divide did non exist. HAL is a champion integrator and India's best airframer. The pulled everything from Hawk manufacturing and Jaguar/MiG upgrades to Mk1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021639505724551377)  2026-02-11T17:36Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@joe_sameer Would love to know the engine on this given how wesk we arr in thus sector.🙏 [--] cylinder boxer is obvious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021812196809015536)  2026-02-12T05:02Z 26.9K followers, [---] engagements


"@joe_sameer And your views on the wankels kind-of-available in India. [--] HP [--] HP and [--] HP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021816821142401440)  2026-02-12T05:21Z 26.9K followers, [--] engagements


"@shiv_cybersurg Hakeem At some point it feels like you are arguing for argument's sake. Air chief clearly said "I WAS promised I will see [--] aircrafts minus the engines." First engine came from GE in March last year. Before that they were flown by rotating [--] CAT-B engines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021864670295208448)  2026-02-12T08:31Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@MuraliJagannat1 I know very well what I am doing. I am asking India to become a country of do-ers from a country of buyers. China is already a country of do-ers. Probably the best in the world right now. We can't compete by buying less capable yet more expensive things with a smaller wallet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022010113809429016)  2026-02-12T18:09Z 27.2K followers, [--] engagements


"@JA_Maolankar From the outside I scratch my head in disbelief. You have a been at the receiving end. I really wish you wrote a book. Accountability should not be a one way street"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022044242466750819)  2026-02-12T20:24Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@hellfire_81 @MacaulaysMonkey Modified specs ALTGS is climb down from specs of ATAGS. projectile ranges have been decreased. Chamber volume downsized from [--] ltr back to traditional [--] ltr. Barrel length will decrease. Gone will be lighter. Zone [--] and (possibly) Zone [--] gone. Pretty simple actually"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022185186562375948)  2026-02-13T05:44Z 27.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@hari_sanka @UTobyM @HALHQBLR partially equipping the major subassemblies is part of the plan. I don't think in Mk1A. Most likely from MK2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022188370139697582)  2026-02-13T05:57Z 27.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@sajaniaf This is great I could learn from you here. [--]. HPT-34 information is virtually absent. [--]. So let's go by the HPT-32 airframe. - What was wrong with the glide characteristics - The fuel system + engine combo was problematic. HTT-34 was going to exactly replace that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022214882977099937)  2026-02-13T07:42Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"So if I have to go here are my core guiding principles. I hope it helps the young (and the old😉). [--]. Learn how to learn. Knowledge today is at your finger tips. The core tenants are confidence curiosity suspending your own voice while learning and perseverance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022429315791753447)  2026-02-13T21:54Z 27K followers, [----] engagements


"It is because of reports like these that I took to writing. I am sorry to say this is nonsense. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-running-out-of-weapons-due-to-make-in-india-policy-report-3326079 https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-running-out-of-weapons-due-to-make-in-india-policy-report-3326079"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1567879726332788743)  2022-09-08T14:17Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Is there a word for feeling pride and shame at the same time Armenia showcased Indian weapons systems of armenian armed forces https://t.co/q8vCrqa41P Armenia showcased Indian weapons systems of armenian armed forces https://t.co/q8vCrqa41P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020302727566549206)  2026-02-08T01:04Z 27.2K followers, 274.4K engagements


"@vilayati5555 @ReviewVayu @kiranraghu_7 @Firezstarter1 @FighterPiloting No. Let this guide you. The possible A2A load outs: [--]. [--] ASRAAM + ASPJ + 2*Astra + 2*1200 ltr tanks [--]. [--] ASRAAM + ASPJ + 4*Astra + 1*725 ltr tanks [--]. [--] ASRAAM + ASPJ + 4*Astra Personally I don't know how a light fighter can carry enough fuel to fire [--] BVRAAMs and [--] CCMs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021486256274931839)  2026-02-11T07:27Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@saybwala M2000 with Astra Mk1 will be great. I don't know far its radar can see to exploit the range of Astra Mk2. A modern SPJ pod would also be nice. But M2000 mission computer is a complete blackbox"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021493595396768089)  2026-02-11T07:56Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 One thing has often been repeated: [--] LCA trainers have not been delivered. [--] LCA trainers have been loaned back to HAL to continue development of LCA trainer of Mk1A config from the next batch. The back seat of one has been reconfigured to test side stick for Tejas Mk2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021513848164134913)  2026-02-11T09:17Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@zone5aviation [--]. I said in my thread that waivers is not the problem. I don't know of any fighter which has not got waivers. [--]. My prob: why did IAF accept Rafales in [----] when ISEs were not met until at least [----]. Why the hard time for Mk1A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021517544872669329)  2026-02-11T09:31Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@Shakaal_786 @zone5aviation Which contractual capabilities did mk1 enter service without"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021529316677603405)  2026-02-11T10:18Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@YusufDFI @IAF_MCC The Mk1A aircraft now is solid. The dual pylon on wingtip is big. But that's probably just adjusting some gain parameters in the flight controller (my conjecture IF there is a problem). None of the hardware: radar avionics EW SPJ will change from here on. Software and docs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021641430276751371)  2026-02-11T17:44Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@SandeepUnnithan After a decade of testing Army decided it is "too heavy" One of the recommendations is go from all-electric drive which reduces weight and improves reliability to heavy hydraulics. Speak about contradictions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022117167697989945)  2026-02-13T01:14Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@kiranraghu_7 Now I program in Python. The downfall 😂 Happy to say for a kind of processor and computing architecture that the world not yet seen. Hopefully soon. But the principles of hardware and software design that I learned during my early career has served me very well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022423969153061156)  2026-02-13T21:33Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@JA_Maolankar We are not a country of builders. Our accountants in charge don't know how deep tech is built.for themdevelopment is a cost to justified. So they buy ready tech. Not understanding that the money goes directly to fund the development of the next generation of dependency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022552833070174486)  2026-02-14T06:05Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 Consequentlythey don't fight each other. China has reached this situation in an alternative way through authoritarian control But China is outproducing everybody. China alone produced the same # of fighters as the rest of the world put together Alarm bells are ringing in DC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022570268062028150)  2026-02-14T07:15Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Our version of "indigenous" JF17s. #WATCH Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveils the Drishti [--] Starliner drones manufactured by Adani Defence in Hyderabad. The firm said the drone is an advanced Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with [--] hours of endurance [---] kgs payload https://t.co/tfdSYImRuX #WATCH Indian Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar unveils the Drishti [--] Starliner drones manufactured by Adani Defence in Hyderabad. The firm said the drone is an advanced Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform with [--] hours of endurance [---] kgs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744982864918442243)  2024-01-10T07:21Z 27.2K followers, 67.5K engagements


"1. There are a few inaccuracies in this explanation. [--]. What has been explained here is how most missiles work. It does not explain why Brahmos is a game changer. Here's a little explainer thread. I will keep it super simple No one can explain BRAHMOS better than him 😂😂😂 https://t.co/kfl0JXra9G No one can explain BRAHMOS better than him 😂😂😂 https://t.co/kfl0JXra9G"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/1923483904994050323)  2025-05-16T21:01Z 27.2K followers, 698.1K engagements


"@hellfire_81 A new flight computer [--] new weapons new primary radar3 new pylons new SPJ pod new EW. : all certified within [--] years without engines for a year The aircraft is waiting to release of documents and ironing of last few details on afw imported LRUs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019376336587096315)  2026-02-05T11:43Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The thing I most dislike about the Tejas program is the ADA-HAL divide. HAL has a lot of knowledge of manufacturing and maintaining aircrafts both from Soviet and Western stables. This was never properly utilized in Mk1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019878746216624377)  2026-02-06T20:59Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A picture is worth a [----] words. If I were HAL chairman I would line up the 19+ single seaters and the 5+ trainers from the Mk1A orders and post a picture. Slow production capability is a directed campaign. Dear sirs/ma'ams I think the manufacturer has purposely spoken only about the Mk1As that have physically flown a few flights each with the industry pilots. But many more aircraft have been completely manufactured awaiting GE engines. Zoom in for tail no. Jai Hind ki Sena https://t.co/kEcKuCJV6F Dear sirs/ma'ams I think the manufacturer has purposely spoken only about the Mk1As that have"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020176815520977274)  2026-02-07T16:44Z 27.2K followers, 47.9K engagements


"I placed 4-5 rocks on the track and stepped back. I was taken aback when he rolled over it. Those rocks were pulverized to powder instantly. It was as if rolled over a plastic box of talcum powder. He waved back with a smile. My fascination with trains grew stronger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020941058037907789)  2026-02-09T19:21Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"All Indian locomotives come with a cow-catcher (cattle guard of some type) WAG12 even has deflectors in front of its front wheels that get in between the catcher and the tracks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2020945901561459025)  2026-02-09T19:40Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@zone5aviation [--]. By the way you and I both know the ISEs. Mk1A difference is much wider more akin to F1 to F3R standard. [--] changes: New primary radar new SPJ new EW suite new flight computer [--] new primary A2A weapons new ground attacks weapons OBOGS SDR fully certified IFR etc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021519204382585220)  2026-02-11T09:38Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@SandeepUnnithan The "heavy" tank on the left was made into the "lighter" tank on the right These are landmark projects. It only gets worse from here On MALE UAV the requirement was the long endurance of an IC engine and the climb-rate of turboprop Accountability cannot be a one-way street"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022123078239780963)  2026-02-13T01:38Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@JaidevJamwal Once Su30 Jaguar MiG29K retire I would like to write in what state they were inducted and the decade+ that went into stabilizing these. The songs sung in their praises in those times. vs. "Three legged-cheetah" MiG21++ etc. etc. for Tejas Mk1(A)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022159279290298538)  2026-02-13T04:01Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@sneheshphilip In other words Dassault to transfer the technology to wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault 😇😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022223973631897890)  2026-02-13T08:19Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 And they are taking corrective measures to bolster their industry. Find innovative ways to bring asymmetric warfare. Both uS and China are trying to build tactical deterrence. India is celebrating the import ot TOT of [---] Rafales to counter ChinaYou can see why I don't get it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022571145237758215)  2026-02-14T07:18Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The irony: A self proclaimed patriot deriving sadistic pleasure of his air force using imported products over own products If this crab mentality remains popular then Indian will never have its own weapons. Hope H A L and the D P S U Fanboiz have been able to cope up with this. BTW look at PM Modi alongside Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh witnessing the show where Rafale From No.101 Squadron are Buzzing the Sky that too taking off from Emergency Landing Facility In Morah. https://t.co/rQLMTEYrDo Hope H A L and the D P S U Fanboiz have been able to cope up with this. BTW look at PM Modi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022602657740001293)  2026-02-14T09:23Z 27.2K followers, 41.5K engagements


"*** ANNOUNCEMENT *** From now on I am adopting a Copy-left policy. If you like a thread of mine and want to publish it go right ahead. [--]. No need for my permission. [--]. Giving credit is welcome. It's fine otherwise too. [--]. Any compensations will be donated. Please PM me"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/1644531650955735043)  2023-04-08T02:44Z 27.2K followers, 203K engagements


"My prediction for year 2035: France will break out of the Euro NGF program like it broke out of the Eurofighter program to develop its own fighter. India will be clamoring to buy [---] of these fighters to counter 1000s of Chinese fighters because domestic program is not mature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021311713740562440)  2026-02-10T19:54Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"This comes up often. So let me show you how unjust we are to the development and acceptance of our products. I will base all my comments the Union govts. own audit reports. It is accused that this report tries to justify the [--] Rafale purchase. So let's have a comparison @Indrani1_Roy So HAL is out of funds They need more orders from IAF on top of [---] Is this the reason why they still havent delivered a single mk1a yet Will come to this when they actually deliver something except promises @Indrani1_Roy So HAL is out of funds They need more orders from IAF on top of [---] Is this the reason why"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021322461892256129)  2026-02-10T20:36Z 27.2K followers, 14.1K engagements


"1. Did Rafale meet the MMRCA ASQR No in [--] parameters. Solution: We changed the ASQR The remaining became the the basis for "India Specific Enhancements". We paid $1.8 billion dollars for them What do we do to ours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021324054582718692)  2026-02-10T20:43Z 27.2K followers, 16.2K engagements


""I have a dream" of an atmanirbhar Bharat Where it's own fighter program is its Plan A and if that doesn't bear fruit then imports become the Plan B Where the processes would be expedited and emergency sanctions given for domestic projects except for imports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021464322426454202)  2026-02-11T06:00Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"And he is being misquoted everywhere in spite of being *very* clear - Funny thing is both Rafale supporters and detractors have conveniently changed one word "a hero" to "the hero" to suit their narrative. It is exactly the opposite of what he said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021653608773853596)  2026-02-11T18:32Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@rust_cohle77 [--]. This is the story of EVERY aircraft manufacturer. Show me one aircraft that hasn't got waivers. HAL has been pathologically bad in timely delivery. [--]. Leave HAL aside. For [--] billion you can can [---] Tejas Mk1A and [---] Mk2. Add a couple of lines in pvt. sector"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022006865803325444)  2026-02-12T17:56Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Selling your tomorrow for your today. Ok - after almost an eternity the government has decided to buy [---] Rafales That's excellent news for IAF's operational punch My piece on why #Rafale is the ideal choice - the article just went up #rafaledeal @iaf https://t.co/ieDt9vdTSj Ok - after almost an eternity the government has decided to buy [---] Rafales That's excellent news for IAF's operational punch My piece on why #Rafale is the ideal choice - the article just went up #rafaledeal @iaf https://t.co/ieDt9vdTSj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022011699789017271)  2026-02-12T18:15Z 27.2K followers, 47.2K engagements


"@JaidevJamwal I was very tempted to write that thread. Just on Arjun vs T-90. You know how long and damning that thread would be. Even Indian Army officers openly speak about how badly we ran that program WHAP is a close second. WHAP/LCH got battle-tested before orders 😇😇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022157855508607403)  2026-02-13T03:56Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@sajaniaf Sir please don't start this IAF's role n HTT-40 is . HAL did not get sanction for HTT-40 even in [----] IAF openly said we don't want the aircraft. Vehemently fought HAL in every corridor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022180970687082784)  2026-02-13T05:28Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@sajaniaf I've always stood by [----] purchase of PC7s. But IAF's damaan is far from clean when it comes to supporting HTT-40 (in 2010) or HTT-35 (in 1995) or HTT-34 (in 1985). HTT-34 flew in the Paris airshow in [----] Two were killed at birth. One on its way https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022195198051467416s=20 @NavneelNeeraj @sajaniaf Pilatus decision was NOT wrong in [----]. Although the magical changing of the PSQRs to exactly match P7s is suspect. But the PC7 MKII are great trainers. Not allowing HTT35 in [----] was wrong Then not allowing HTT-40 up to [----] was . that team went through"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022210057132552422)  2026-02-13T07:23Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I had not seen this video before. India needed him for longer One doesn't need to be from an IIT. If you have a basic understanding of engineering and you go through these requirement specs you will laugh or tear your hair. And then there procurement process The mindset within the MoD and Services will never change. Sadly the late Manohar Parrikar is gone and the current ruling party has no intentions to do things right wrt to Defence R&D. We will keep importing for Billions and will never learn. https://t.co/cE95OgHvzQ The mindset within the MoD and Services will never change. Sadly the late"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022415385308582246)  2026-02-13T20:59Z 27.2K followers, 15.8K engagements


"I don't watch "news" anymore. So just curious is there any news channel in India which is questioning the MRFA deal or any aspect of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022418370436718704)  2026-02-13T21:11Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@akki_bauer22_ At low air density the power output of the FAT engines drops. Towed weight of ATAGS does matter there. That's one of the only good reasons I've read until now. But that can be solved. Increasing power of IC engines at low air density/pressure is well solved. @KesariDhwaj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022437862730530986)  2026-02-13T22:28Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@JA_Maolankar This is such first class marketing that Indians have fallen hook line and sinker for. SPECTRA has risen to have mythical powers. People don't get it that it's a self protection suite and sensor fusion that every [---] gen plane has. F35s protection suite is much more advanced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022551284675653920)  2026-02-14T05:59Z 27.2K followers, 14.3K engagements


"@gareebscientist @joe_sameer @JA_Maolankar Eagerly awaited. I have so many questions.😊"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022581276499484846)  2026-02-14T07:58Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@gareebscientist @joe_sameer @JA_Maolankar You have said it. don't let the good be the enemy of the perfect. With your video as basis we can directly ask my remaining questions here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022603121323839522)  2026-02-14T09:25Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@Dig_raw21 And all were paid for the development projects. They have a whole structure for that funding. Indian iDEX is similar. But traditional L1 NCNC and then inordinate delays for any orders is a sure shot way to kill most MSME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022700397773955390)  2026-02-14T15:52Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@prinstaz @palepurshankar @YouTube @SandeepUnnithan @gunners_shot1 PLA inducted 250+ gen [--] & [--] aircraft last year alone. It started test flying [--] 6th gen fighters. How does buying [---] Rafales with first deliveries in [----] " meet impending needs" We've already missed the bus. If we don't wake up even now & part with money like this . 🤡"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022557522578768259)  2026-02-14T06:24Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@___Cutthroat04 @highmach_yara @JA_Maolankar People like me like to build. If we build something valuable we get rich and that's great. But the building in itself is much more rewarding I want to be in place where builders are celebrated. Not trading not accounting. Where I can focus near 100% of energy in building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022598964588188122)  2026-02-14T09:09Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Beautifully explained by @Ahlawat2012. The need for a competitor for HAL is critical. Abandoning HAL on the other hand would be suicidal at the moment. He had to oversimplify. But ADA is not the reservoir of entire Tejas Mk1 and Mk1A design knowledge. 'HAL has been over promising & under-delivering hence the need (to bring in private firms)'- Former IAF fighter pilot Group Capt @Ahlawat2012 in conversation with Consulting Editor (Strategic & Int'l Affairs) @swasrao. Watch #ThePrintWorldview https://t.co/knbvUOJLIk https://t.co/4bFaanTw6r 'HAL has been over promising & under-delivering hence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2019870410461020376)  2026-02-06T20:26Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"2. And what are these ASQRs which are India Specific Things like Helmet Mounted Display and integration of Meteor missile We funded these. under INDIA SPECIFIC Enhancements 🤦♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021327361132941373)  2026-02-10T20:56Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Mirage 2000: $50M to upgrade each aircraft in France.Complete blackbox. At that time entire made in India Su30 cost 40M Rafale:Complete blackboxes. Offsets😅😂 Rafale M: Same Scorpene: Same [--] years of assembling Safran engines under "Full" ToT: Same This time lucky IAF's [---] #Rafale MRFA will be a Make in India project; #IAF will negotiate for the ability to upgrade it's software & integrate Indian weapons package. https://t.co/4kMxnwrwwS IAF's [---] #Rafale MRFA will be a Make in India project; #IAF will negotiate for the ability to upgrade it's software & integrate Indian weapons package."  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021387096154607868)  2026-02-11T00:53Z 27.2K followers, 26.7K engagements


"@RaghavSRai It's in the pipeline. For Tejas Mk2 and TEDBF. It looks good to look at fighters bristling with missiles. Makes cool brochure-pictures. But it is far from ideal operationally. In A2A you want to decrease drag to stay nimble. Dual Pylons are the antithesis of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021499716958290387)  2026-02-11T08:21Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Did not see this coming Strongly agree with everything. -Rafale was definitely A (not THE) hero amongst other heroes (with emphasis) during Op Sindoor. There were a lot of other heroes. -Yes Rafale is a buzzword. IAF looking for MRFA. A lot more. The sooner the better #WATCH Delhi Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor says "Rafale was definitely the hero during Operation Sindoor. Indian Air Force is looking forward to inducting more MRFA (Multi Role Fighter Aircraft) which is going to be Rafale or any other which are under https://t.co/nRlGGMCdyA #WATCH Delhi Vice Chief of Air"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021649199247585786)  2026-02-11T18:15Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"I don't know who else wished but I certainly did. And I am happy with this. At least now the outrage is why would HAL publish such a photo. [--] days back it was HAL can't produce any fighters Left to me I would have lined up all [--] single seaters plus all dual seaters. Mk 1a in a row. Just as someone wished. Check the cool afterburners. https://t.co/Th2N0dvkGC Mk 1a in a row. Just as someone wished. Check the cool afterburners. https://t.co/Th2N0dvkGC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2021853706548130278)  2026-02-12T07:47Z 27.2K followers, 14.7K engagements


""We have no alternative" I am tired of hearing this. If today China attacks India what would India capitulate Or would it galvanuze every means at it's disposal to fight and build weapons. Well then. Imagine that war is upon us and act accordingly. DAC cleared deal for [---] Rafale jets for the IAF worth [----] lakh CR (weapons package incl.) [--] aircraft in fly away condition [--] Make in India (60% indigenous content) Opinion on the deal: The cost is disproportionately high But unavoidable as we have no alternative https://t.co/6WX0QpqV7b DAC cleared deal for [---] Rafale jets for the IAF worth 3.25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022000546660725004)  2026-02-12T17:31Z 27.2K followers, 36.9K engagements


"It is mandated. [--]. DRDO cannot develop anything for which it does not have sanction [--]. Sanction comes from MoD/MoF only based on requirement specified by user (in this case IA) [--]. Spec-writers look around brochures and come with a spec which a khichdi of all.Physics be damned @Indrani1_Roy @hellfire_81 I have no reason to doubt you that it is the best gun in the world. If I write a spec saying PSLV sized rocket should reach the moon with a payload 100t will you make a rocket that reaches the moon with 100t payload and call the spec bs or call the spec bs and not build @Indrani1_Roy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022019074549854588)  2026-02-12T18:44Z 27.2K followers, 75.3K engagements


"@kiranraghu_7 The weird thing I found moving to high-performance computing was that rules are very similar but for very different reasons. I still programmed in C/C++/UPC & used message passing interfaces like MPI. Working close to hardware exposes the challenges and beauty in equal measure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022421936463315188)  2026-02-13T21:25Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"An announcement. The company I co-founded has recently been acquired. The acquiring company works in defense aerospace in the US. My responsibilities will be extended to beyond leading machine learning R&D and into some upcoming drone counter-drone projects"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022426353585525172)  2026-02-13T21:43Z 27.2K followers, 97.2K engagements


"2. The secret way to truly learn is to be able to build. If you don't know how to build your learning is incomplete. [--]. The litmus test of have you learned something is your ability to explain it simply on first principles. If you can't you haven't learned"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022429720688951762)  2026-02-13T21:56Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@trusturinstinct @JA_Maolankar Let me break something to you. France cannot compete with China in delivering aircrafts. Neither quantity nor quality. France built [--] 4th gen & China built 100+ 4th gen 150+ 5th gen aircrafts last year. If we want to stay dependent on France for delivering our weapons 🤷♂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022560359195013170)  2026-02-14T06:35Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@Ahlawat2012 We have won our wars with imported weapons because our opposition was also doing the same. Against Pakistan we had quantitative advantage against China we had the qualitative advantage. We can outmatch Pakistan is buying power. But China has become a different beast"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022571876925792639)  2026-02-14T07:21Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@___Cutthroat04 @highmach_yara @JA_Maolankar It's definitely not about pay. When I graduated B Tech I got the highest offer of the year. So I was very well paid in India. Actually in the US I had job offers which asked me to "name the price". But at my own company I was paying myself the legal bare minimum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022598130131439741)  2026-02-14T09:05Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements


"@Dig_raw21 My story is similar. My companies valuation is also similar. My company is a US company and it went to US forces. Worked with AFRL SOCOM DARPA and NASA. I shared my experience. They funded part of the development. Every program that we were part 5-6 other companies were too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022699368135217385)  2026-02-14T15:48Z 27.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@Dig_raw21 @BahadurManmohan And we have [--] year track record to check. Just list sectors where we have got ToT and managed to become atmanirbhar. Let me know if you find anything. Except if we fund $40 billion directly into our industry mostly the pvt sector we would secure our future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Indrani1_Roy/status/2022847831674097685)  2026-02-15T01:38Z 27.2K followers, [---] engagements

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