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Astra Mark 2 missile range to be over 200 km, IAF to buy around 700 for fighter jet fleet. Report By : @ajitkdubey https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/astra-mark-2-missile-range-to-be-over-200-km-iaf-to-buy-around-700-for-fighter-jet-fleet20251014203255/

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Published: October 14, 2025 15:58

Astra Mark 2 missile range to be over 200 km, IAF to buy around 700 for fighter jet fleet. Report By : @ajitkdubey aninews.in/news/national/gen…

RT by @alpha_defense: #WATCH | Delhi | Director General Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says, "88 hours is what it took for the enemy to come and ask for a cessation of hostilities. You're well aware of that. For that call to be made by my counterpart, then. We achieved our political and military aims. We hit nine targets across the breadth of Pakistan. This is a maturing of India's doctrine beyond the binaries of peace and war. This was a fusion of military precision and diplomatic agility, informational superiority and economic leverage... I'm speaking about the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 being put into abeyance the moment the terror attack was perpetrated at Pahalgam... Our military actions were targeted, controlled, non-escalatory, and we openly acknowledged them to maintain our credibility. We also made sure that we put into place critical and significant conventional measures to apply pressure. We carried out some significant and telling forward deployments, extending our punitive reach to unprecedented levels..."

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Published: October 14, 2025 12:29

#WATCH | Delhi | Director General Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai says, "88 hours is what it took for the enemy to come and ask for a cessation of hostilities. You're well aware of that. For that call to be made by my counterpart, then. We achieved…

RT by @alpha_defense: A notification has now been issued cancelling this missile test as of 14 October 2025

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Published: October 14, 2025 07:54

A notification has now been issued cancelling this missile test as of 14 October 2025 xcancel.com/detresfa_/status/1976092711536168979#m

France has expressed interest in India’s Pinaka Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). On lighter side NATO codename: “Crayon.” 📷 : Nano Banana & Video by Grok

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Published: October 14, 2025 07:17

France has expressed interest in India’s Pinaka Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). On lighter side NATO codename: “Crayon.” 📷 : Nano Banana & Video by Grok

A couple of years ago, HAL had achieved around 55% acceleration on the HTFE-25 engine (current status remains unknown). Even if we take that as the baseline today, it would likely take another 2-3 years before the engine is ready for flight testing and certification. 5 years is doable ? Question is intent :)

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Published: October 14, 2025 07:02

A couple of years ago, HAL had achieved around 55% acceleration on the HTFE-25 engine (current status remains unknown). Even if we take that as the baseline today, it would likely take another 2-3 years before the engine is ready for flight testing and…

Remembering #ArunKhetarpal on his 76th birth anniversary “the embodiment of courage and duty” “No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My main gun is still working and I will get these bastards.”

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Published: October 14, 2025 06:55

Remembering #ArunKhetarpal on his 76th birth anniversary “the embodiment of courage and duty” “No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My main gun is still working and I will get these bastards.”

Just so you know : The technical evaluation report won't be released on the Defproc website, and the technical bids still haven't been uploaded there :)

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Published: October 14, 2025 05:17

Just so you know : The technical evaluation report won't be released on the Defproc website, and the technical bids still haven't been uploaded there :) rss.xcancel.com/alpha_defense/status/1977966777612239154#m

Two top govt panels to assess 7 firms vying for India's stealth fighter jet project. Report By :@rahulsinghx https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/panels-to-assess-firms-vying-for-stealth-fighter-project-101760381489745.html

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Published: October 14, 2025 05:16

Two top govt panels to assess 7 firms vying for India's stealth fighter jet project. Report By :@rahulsinghx hindustantimes.com/india-new…

India may scrap the proposed project to build another three French-origin Scorpene submarines at Mazagon Docks (MDL). https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-likely-to-scrap-french-scorpene-project-may-go-for-german-origin-subs/articleshow/124540593.cms

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Published: October 14, 2025 04:38

India may scrap the proposed project to build another three French-origin Scorpene submarines at Mazagon Docks (MDL). timesofindia.indiatimes.com/…

France, impressed by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, seeks to acquire Indian long-range rockets, loitering munitions, and counter-drone systems while exploring joint AI and electronic warfare development and training. https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/french-army-chief-keen-on-indian-long-range-weapons/articleshow/124534920.cms

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Published: October 14, 2025 04:21

France, impressed by India’s performance in Operation Sindoor, seeks to acquire Indian long-range rockets, loitering munitions, and counter-drone systems while exploring joint AI and electronic warfare development and training. …

ADA is developing the Motorized Universal Weapon Loading Trolley (MUWLT) to load and unload weapons for the LCA-Mk1 and LCA-Mk1A. DRDO will hand over the design to Indian private manufacturers, who must produce and deliver MUWLTs exactly to the supplied specifications. 📸 For Representation

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Published: October 13, 2025 14:28

ADA is developing the Motorized Universal Weapon Loading Trolley (MUWLT) to load and unload weapons for the LCA-Mk1 and LCA-Mk1A. DRDO will hand over the design to Indian private manufacturers, who must produce and deliver MUWLTs exactly to the supplied…

DRDO is developing a de-icing system for the AEW&CS antenna under the Netra Mk2 project. The ex–Air India A321s parked at Hindon will soon be fitted with antennas and mission sensors. 📸 For Representation

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Published: October 13, 2025 14:10

DRDO is developing a de-icing system for the AEW&CS antenna under the Netra Mk2 project. The ex–Air India A321s parked at Hindon will soon be fitted with antennas and mission sensors. 📸 For Representation

RT by @alpha_defense: 🇦🇫🇵🇰 Taliban has released a photo of captured Pakistani soldiers. They were captured by the Afghan security in the recent clash.

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Published: October 13, 2025 12:37

🇦🇫🇵🇰 Taliban has released a photo of captured Pakistani soldiers. They were captured by the Afghan security in the recent clash.

RT by @alpha_defense: A good day to remember the Air Marshal, and his family who have dedicated their lives to service. His son, Lt. Simon, and my father were shipmates (if you can call a Naval Air Station a ship). While one brother inspired me to become a naval aviator, another was instrumental in my rescue. In an unfortunate incident, Lt. Simon’s aircraft crashed, leading to a massive search and rescue operation that remained in the headlines for many days. My mother would read the news to me, and my father would often recount how highly everyone regarded Lt. Simon. I was only a child then, but that story inspired me to become a naval pilot. Fast forward many decades to September 2018. I was lying in my boat with a fractured spine, awaiting rescue. The Navy immediately launched a P-8I to locate me and direct ships to my position. That decision—to send an aircraft to operate at such a far-off latitude—was taken by Lt. Simon’s younger brother, Adm. Philippose, who was heading Naval Aviation at the time. Apparently, Lt. Simon was an inspiration not only to me but to his brother as well.

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Published: October 13, 2025 10:34

A good day to remember the Air Marshal, and his family who have dedicated their lives to service. His son, Lt. Simon, and my father were shipmates (if you can call a Naval Air Station a ship). While one brother inspired me to become a naval aviator,…

As predicted, Pakistan has opened a can of worms, one it is neither equipped to sustain nor prepared to face the repercussions of.

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Published: October 13, 2025 10:13

As predicted, Pakistan has opened a can of worms, one it is neither equipped to sustain nor prepared to face the repercussions of. rss.xcancel.com/OsintTV/status/1977633825380306972#m

RT by @alpha_defense: 🇵🇰🇺🇸 Demonstrations and violent clashes between TLP protesters and Pakistani security forces around the US embassy in Pakistan.

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Published: October 13, 2025 07:52

🇵🇰🇺🇸 Demonstrations and violent clashes between TLP protesters and Pakistani security forces around the US embassy in Pakistan.

“TNI AU and IAF will develop an air-to-air refueling program involving India's tanker aircraft and TNI AU's fighter jets”, Interesting 🤔

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Published: October 13, 2025 04:40

“TNI AU and IAF will develop an air-to-air refueling program involving India's tanker aircraft and TNI AU's fighter jets”, Interesting 🤔 rss.xcancel.com/_TNIAU/status/1977552756790726900#m

RT by @alpha_defense: Rarified Air, Subzero Temperature, Treacherous Terrain Intense Air Defence training at High Altitude Area continues in full swing. Air Defence warriors of the #SaptShaktiCommand train extensively to Detect, Engage, and Neutralise threats from the skies. 🇮🇳🛡️ #IndianArmy #SaptaShaktiCommand #OpSindoor #AAD #OperationalPreparedness #TheValiantWings @adgpi @HQ_IDS_India @SpokespersonMoD @NorthernComd_IA @PRODefRjsthn

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Published: October 13, 2025 03:03

Rarified Air, Subzero Temperature, Treacherous Terrain Intense Air Defence training at High Altitude Area continues in full swing. Air Defence warriors of the #SaptShaktiCommand train extensively to Detect, Engage, and Neutralise threats from the skies.…

RT by @alpha_defense: I was Commanding Sukhoi 30MKI Squadron & were deployed in Punjab sector for month plus. Full plans were finalised to hit Training Camps in Muzzafarabad, Balakot etc. Missiles positioned but the UPA Govt dithered & strike was shelved. We should have hit them in 2008! Soft leadership! @PMOIndia @RgGhai @Chopsyturvey @SandeepUnnithan

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Published: October 8, 2025 17:17

I was Commanding Sukhoi 30MKI Squadron & were deployed in Punjab sector for month plus. Full plans were finalised to hit Training Camps in Muzzafarabad, Balakot etc. Missiles positioned but the UPA Govt dithered & strike was shelved. We should have hit…

RT by @alpha_defense: Chinar Corps regrets the unfortunate and untimely demise of Subedar Shailendra Singh Chauhan while on operational duty. His courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Braveheart. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and are committed to their well-being. #Kashmir @adgpi @NorthernComd_IA

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Published: October 8, 2025 13:20

Chinar Corps regrets the unfortunate and untimely demise of Subedar Shailendra Singh Chauhan while on operational duty. His courage and dedication will forever inspire us. Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the Braveheart. We stand in…

3 Cheers for L&T They used IAF jet, they used Indian jet and they are part of the program.. Thank you >@larsentoubro

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Published: October 8, 2025 09:41

3 Cheers for L&T They used IAF jet, they used Indian jet and they are part of the program.. Thank you @larsentoubro xcancel.com/larsentoubro/status/1975843163450589220#m

Supreme Court flags “grave discrimination” in benefits for cadets injured during military training. Hope the Govt of India addresses this soon. 🇮🇳

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Published: October 8, 2025 07:36

Supreme Court flags “grave discrimination” in benefits for cadets injured during military training. Hope the Govt of India addresses this soon. 🇮🇳

नभःस्पृशं दीप्तम्| Salutations and heartfelt congratulations to our Air Warriors and their families. Your bravery in defense and rescue missions inspires the entire nation. May the Indian Air Force soar ever higher!

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Published: October 8, 2025 02:41

नभःस्पृशं दीप्तम्| Salutations and heartfelt congratulations to our Air Warriors and their families. Your bravery in defense and rescue missions inspires the entire nation. May the Indian Air Force soar ever higher!

Exchange of fire took place between terrorists and SOG team in Beeranthub area, PS Kandi, Rajouri. Joint parties of Police, Army and CRPF have rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.

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Published: October 7, 2025 17:25

Exchange of fire took place between terrorists and SOG team in Beeranthub area, PS Kandi, Rajouri. Joint parties of Police, Army and CRPF have rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.

4 Su30MKI climb out. 2 close in with R-37Ms tracking hostile fighters & radars. The pair behind silently fire 4 Rudram-2 radars go dark. With air-defences suppressed, the R-37s press home to keep the enemy pinned and disoriented. Fun ?? Everything at 300KM into enemy territory

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Published: October 7, 2025 14:06

4 Su30MKI climb out. 2 close in with R-37Ms tracking hostile fighters & radars. The pair behind silently fire 4 Rudram-2 radars go dark. With air-defences suppressed, the R-37s press home to keep the enemy pinned and disoriented. Fun ?? Everything at…

RT by @alpha_defense: With goodwill port calls in the East, training missions in the Indian Ocean & an ongoing Mediterranean outreach, September 2025 was a high-tempo month for the Indian Navy’s external engagements, here's a map that possibly reflects India’s growing push in naval diplomacy

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Published: October 7, 2025 04:30

With goodwill port calls in the East, training missions in the Indian Ocean & an ongoing Mediterranean outreach, September 2025 was a high-tempo month for the Indian Navy’s external engagements, here's a map that possibly reflects India’s growing push in…

Indian Air Force is casually flashing its S-400 Cheeseboard radar at three different bases 😂 visible in satellite imagery. Next-level trolling!

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Published: October 6, 2025 16:28

Indian Air Force is casually flashing its S-400 Cheeseboard radar at three different bases 😂 visible in satellite imagery. Next-level trolling!

RT by @alpha_defense: It’s more complex than it appears. Traditionally, air forces operate with separate aircraft for air superiority, air defence, and strike roles. With the evolution of multirole fighters, however, aircraft began to perform all these roles. That’s why major air forces adopted a light-heavy combination: United States: F-16 and F-15 Soviet Union: MiG-29 and Su-27 China: J-10 and J-16 Countries that had NATO backing went for aircraft like the Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon, knowing that F-22s and F-15s would be available when needed. Similarly, the US Navy operates the F/A-18 with the assurance of land-based F-22 and F-15 support. India’s case was different. We weren’t aircraft makers, so we procured whatever we could. Our doctrines evolved around platforms like the MiG-29 and Mirage 2000. We never truly experienced what an agile and versatile F-16 (XUV 300) could offer until we inducted the Rafale. It wasn’t your typical XUV 300 it was more like moving to a Kia Seltos Turbo. Ultimately, what the Indian Air Force envisions is an AMCA Mk2 (XUV700) in the heavy-medium category and a Tejas Mk2 (XUV 3XO) in the light-medium category with existing fleets serving as placeholders until we reach that goal. That, at least, was the vision during Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria’s tenure. So another XUV 3X0 category Nexon at that time made little sense.

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Published: October 6, 2025 15:10

It’s more complex than it appears. Traditionally, air forces operate with separate aircraft for air superiority, air defence, and strike roles. With the evolution of multirole fighters, however, aircraft began to perform all these roles. That’s why major…

With Pakistan set to get advanced AIM-120C-8/D-3 missiles, will India fast-track MICA NG for its Rafales? 🇫🇷 The French DGA tested MICA NG (IR) from a Rafale on 19 June 2025. Missiles should be ready as India receives its next Rafale batch Image : MICA IR

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Published: October 6, 2025 14:31

With Pakistan set to get advanced AIM-120C-8/D-3 missiles, will India fast-track MICA NG for its Rafales? 🇫🇷 The French DGA tested MICA NG (IR) from a Rafale on 19 June 2025. Missiles should be ready as India receives its next Rafale batch Image : MICA…

Raytheon was recently awarded a contract to supply AIM-120C-8 and AIM-120D-3 missiles to multiple countries (Pakistan included).

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Published: October 6, 2025 14:00

Raytheon was recently awarded a contract to supply AIM-120C-8 and AIM-120D-3 missiles to multiple countries (Pakistan included).

Breguet Range Equation 🙂 P.S.: For non-technical readers you can ask tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Grok with this prompt: Using the Breguet Range Equation, explain why a single-engine aircraft often has lower overall weight, better fuel fraction for the same mission weight, and lower specific fuel consumption.

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Published: October 6, 2025 11:58

Breguet Range Equation 🙂 P.S.: For non-technical readers you can ask tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Grok with this prompt: Using the Breguet Range Equation, explain why a single-engine aircraft often has lower overall weight, better fuel fraction for the…

Image from post-coupling testing of the first LCA prototype. Hopefully, they’ll release the video someday. P.S.: In this process, the aircraft is literally slammed onto the ground to test its structural integrity.

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Published: October 6, 2025 11:43

Image from post-coupling testing of the first LCA prototype. Hopefully, they’ll release the video someday. P.S.: In this process, the aircraft is literally slammed onto the ground to test its structural integrity.

In 2023, Group Captain Manish Dhankar revealed that Tejas, with 3 drop tanks, flew 1,368 km nonstop from Jamnagar to Dubai no mid-air refuelling. And mind you, it didn’t land with empty tanks 🙂

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Published: October 6, 2025 06:50

In 2023, Group Captain Manish Dhankar revealed that Tejas, with 3 drop tanks, flew 1,368 km nonstop from Jamnagar to Dubai no mid-air refuelling. And mind you, it didn’t land with empty tanks 🙂

Do you know #INSVikrant was assembled from 874 modular blocks, each fabricated and joined with at Cochin Shipyard ? A floating puzzle that became a 45,000-ton symbol of India’s shipbuilding mastery.

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Published: October 6, 2025 04:54

Do you know #INSVikrant was assembled from 874 modular blocks, each fabricated and joined with at Cochin Shipyard ? A floating puzzle that became a 45,000-ton symbol of India’s shipbuilding mastery.…

Following the grand success of missiles in Operation Sindoor, the Bharat Sarkar aims to rapidly strengthen its rocket forces. It is now enabling private sector participation without requiring NOCs from state-owned firms, marking a significant win for India’s defense capabilities.

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Published: October 5, 2025 11:42

Following the grand success of missiles in Operation Sindoor, the Bharat Sarkar aims to rapidly strengthen its rocket forces. It is now enabling private sector participation without requiring NOCs from state-owned firms, marking a significant win for…

Tejas vs MiG-29: The focus is not on 'who is superior,' but on understanding India’s achievements through Tejas. https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2025/10/05/title-mig29-vs-tejas-a-technical-comparison-of-design-power-and-endurance/

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Published: October 5, 2025 11:11

Tejas vs MiG-29: The focus is not on 'who is superior,' but on understanding India’s achievements through Tejas. alphadefense.in/index.php/20…

Defence Ministry has opened the development and manufacturing of missiles, artillery shells, ammunition and ordnance to private sector. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/defence-ministry-opens-missile-development-and-munition-manufacturing-to-private-sector-101759624977590.html

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Published: October 5, 2025 09:02

Defence Ministry has opened the development and manufacturing of missiles, artillery shells, ammunition and ordnance to private sector. hindustantimes.com/india-new…

You know ? Both #TejasMk1A and #MiG29UPG can carry external stores of ~4.5 t. Tejas MTOW is less than 14 t with endurance of more than 2 h, while MiG‑29 MTOW is more than 18 t with endurance of less than 2 h. Yes MK1 is near Mig29 in specs.

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Published: October 5, 2025 08:58

You know ? Both #TejasMk1A and #MiG29UPG can carry external stores of ~4.5 t. Tejas MTOW is less than 14 t with endurance of more than 2 h, while MiG‑29 MTOW is more than 18 t with endurance of less than 2 h. Yes MK1 is near Mig29 in specs.

RT by @alpha_defense: Sir! India's LUH is undergoing a design improvement before induction. Soon or not, the design improvement is meant to be robust so pilots of the army and air force can safely recover the helicopter under any emergency conditions also. LUH would be given a new name at induction.

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Published: October 5, 2025 03:49

Sir! India's LUH is undergoing a design improvement before induction. Soon or not, the design improvement is meant to be robust so pilots of the army and air force can safely recover the helicopter under any emergency conditions also. LUH would be given a…

India Russia and China Triangle on Pakistani Engine Effort. https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2025/10/05/russia-pakistan-rd93ma-engine-jf-17-thunder-fighter/

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Published: October 5, 2025 02:59

India Russia and China Triangle on Pakistani Engine Effort. alphadefense.in/index.php/20…

RT by @alpha_defense: Be ready against fake news in future. Seems like it's only going to increase. Fake news,Fake narratives will be spread by using people like them.

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Published: October 4, 2025 17:39

Be ready against fake news in future. Seems like it's only going to increase. Fake news,Fake narratives will be spread by using people like them.

The JF-17 Thunder of Pakistan is powered by the Klimov RD-93MA afterburning turbofan engine. Russia’s recent statements are likely aimed at reassuring China that Pakistan will continue sourcing these engines through Chinese channels, rather than Russia engaging in any direct sales to Pakistan.

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Published: October 4, 2025 17:15

The JF-17 Thunder of Pakistan is powered by the Klimov RD-93MA afterburning turbofan engine. Russia’s recent statements are likely aimed at reassuring China that Pakistan will continue sourcing these engines through Chinese channels, rather than Russia…

Mission Sudarshan Chakra : Indian Army buying high-firing multi-barrelled air defence guns to protect civilians, centres of faith close to Pak border. Report By : @ajitkdubey https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/mission-sudarshan-chakra-indian-army-buying-high-firing-multi-barrelled-air-defence-guns-to-protect-civilians-centres-of-faith-close-to-pak-border20251004143251/

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Published: October 4, 2025 13:08

Mission Sudarshan Chakra : Indian Army buying high-firing multi-barrelled air defence guns to protect civilians, centres of faith close to Pak border. Report By : @ajitkdubey aninews.in/news/national/gen…

IAF, Army LUH Helicopters May Hit Skies Soon as Certification Nears, Delivery Possible by March 2026 https://www.timesnownews.com/india/iaf-army-luh-helicopters-may-hit-skies-soon-as-certification-nears-delivery-possible-by-march-2026-article-152931883

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Published: October 4, 2025 13:02

IAF, Army LUH Helicopters May Hit Skies Soon as Certification Nears, Delivery Possible by March 2026 timesnownews.com/india/iaf-a…

RT by @alpha_defense: Have no idea who runs this handle. But it’s always fair to have views and counter views. 1. MRAD is a proven weapon. If it’s a direct import, let’s clearly say so. If the same weapon is being assembled in India (in earnest) with Indian components, there is 0 assurance that it’s the same weapon as the MRAD. Alternatively, let’s call it screwdrivergiri. It is indeed possible to just fit a couple of pins and assemble a full weapon from a CKD kit. Takes 5-10 mins per weapon 2. The SSS Defence SABER is now battle proven. It’s gone into export markets. The GoI knows it too. Plenty of markets where the local industry offers a variant that’s 90% of the best in class. They give their industry priority knowing fully well that the system will be serviced, spares available and self reliance boosted. Personally, I think we have too many guys selling gold plated American stuff and bad mouthing folks who really have done a lot of work in India. Let me inform u that the only suppressor that’s on Finnish SAKO rifles is Indian designed and made. Isn’t that a matter of pride or should that too be irrelevant. 3. P72 was released post AK 203 signing. It was pursued for the simple reason that Indian users should have an alternative and it’s now proven that delivery of the Russian weapon has lagged. Anybody has doubts on that ? Also, foreign markets abound for this caliber. So, when industry thinks in monetary terms and also provides a back up in stressful times, why should any indigenous producer have to justify ? 4. Foreign OEM’s have several decades of experience. Indian OEM’s (not screwdriver wielding folks) have less than a decade. Happy to state that we are a work in progress but no OEM has done what we have managed (3 sniper variants, 4 assault rifles, 2 special forces variants, 1 SMG, 1 pistol) in this time. Never asked for blind buying. Always asked for priority over foreign imports. Is that against national interest ? Last but not the least, Indian weaponry isn’t going to be perfect. For that matter, Americans and Europeans also make and sell us shit. The day we understand that, we’ll stop giving the gringo premium

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Published: October 4, 2025 12:40

Have no idea who runs this handle. But it’s always fair to have views and counter views. 1. MRAD is a proven weapon. If it’s a direct import, let’s clearly say so. If the same weapon is being assembled in India (in earnest) with Indian components, there…

Reports of Su-35 to Iran are interesting at multiple levels: 1️⃣ It gives Iran a credible answer to any intrusion into its airspace. 2️⃣ With its long range, the Su-35 can challenge carrier-based aircraft operating far from shore. 3️⃣ Its potent anti-ship capability adds a new layer of deterrence against threats emerging from the sea. 4️⃣ The key question : will Russia allow Iran to posture these jets against American vessels? 5️⃣ And equally important :will Tehran risk another escalation spiral, especially when both Washington and Tehran recently took deliberate off-ramps from conflict?

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Published: October 4, 2025 11:54

Reports of Su-35 to Iran are interesting at multiple levels: 1️⃣ It gives Iran a credible answer to any intrusion into its airspace. 2️⃣ With its long range, the Su-35 can challenge carrier-based aircraft operating far from shore. 3️⃣ Its potent anti-ship…

We have seen these grim times before. We survived the triumph of the T-90 over the Arjun. We endured the silent killing of indigenous projects from light tanks and howitzers to AEW&CS. We watched funds drain into FGFA and MTA, only to receive nothing in return. We witnessed a service chief jailed over AugustaWestland. We saw submarines without torpedoes, aircraft without MAWS, and BVR missiles ordered as if they were being rationed, barely 250 units. Stay strong, friends. Pro-India voices matter. We must keep speaking up for every dent made on the Atmanirbhar Bharat effort.

https://xcancel.com/alpha_defense/status/1974366376128315881#m

Published: October 4, 2025 06:50

We have seen these grim times before. We survived the triumph of the T-90 over the Arjun. We endured the silent killing of indigenous projects from light tanks and howitzers to AEW&CS. We watched funds drain into FGFA and MTA, only to receive nothing in…

Loved the clarity in Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi’s message “If you want to remain on the world map, stop supporting terrorism.”

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Published: October 4, 2025 06:02

Loved the clarity in Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi’s message “If you want to remain on the world map, stop supporting terrorism.”

Just replace Russia with France and not much has changed; only now it’s about buying equivalents in numbers and tagging along in their future jets for engine programme.

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Published: October 4, 2025 04:50

Just replace Russia with France and not much has changed; only now it’s about buying equivalents in numbers and tagging along in their future jets for engine programme. xcancel.com/cvkrishnan/status/1974314964484759809#m

RT by @alpha_defense: Is it very difficult to translate 114 MRFA to 114 Tejas Mk2 instead. It will cost less than half to acquire, maintain and upgrade? So double the numbers. Build 114 more Tejas Mk2 in the private sector under ToT from HAL/ADA. Is it really that difficult to imagine?

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Published: October 3, 2025 18:47

Is it very difficult to translate 114 MRFA to 114 Tejas Mk2 instead. It will cost less than half to acquire, maintain and upgrade? So double the numbers. Build 114 more Tejas Mk2 in the private sector under ToT from HAL/ADA. Is it really that difficult…

India needs stronger accountability in decision-making. Imagine if we had U.S.-style Congressional Hearings where our top decision-makers were publicly grilled on defence, economy, tech, and governance. Transparency strengthens democracy. 🇮🇳

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Published: October 3, 2025 13:48

India needs stronger accountability in decision-making. Imagine if we had U.S.-style Congressional Hearings where our top decision-makers were publicly grilled on defence, economy, tech, and governance. Transparency strengthens democracy. 🇮🇳

RT by @alpha_defense: Ngl this is an excellent move, here's one scenario why: Chengdu Aircraft Corporation senses a huge opportunity in the Indian market for AHCA program. Given the opportunity to gain billions in revenue, CAC India subsidiary is established. J-36 is then sold to IAF given this Indian firm has complete IP and/or just enough IC% ✅️ India gets a 6th gen Indian aircraft in a few years ✅️ CAC gets revenue & will then invest even more. Big boost to FDI. ✅️✅️ No delays due to R&D ✅️✅️ Ends monopoly of HAL, DRDO, TASL, Adani , NewSpace... You know, just all the bad guys. If this ain't aatmanirbharta, idk what is. (Fr if anyone can explain how this is actually good for aatmanirbharta, I'm all ears)

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Published: October 3, 2025 10:05

Ngl this is an excellent move, here's one scenario why: Chengdu Aircraft Corporation senses a huge opportunity in the Indian market for AHCA program. Given the opportunity to gain billions in revenue, CAC India subsidiary is established. J-36 is then sold…

114 Rafales are best suited for us. We have done our homework in the MMRCA days. Any aircraft of that class would work, but Rafale is easiest to absorb : ACM AP Singh

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Published: October 3, 2025 07:53

114 Rafales are best suited for us. We have done our homework in the MMRCA days. Any aircraft of that class would work, but Rafale is easiest to absorb : ACM AP Singh

RT by @alpha_defense: Delhi: Responding to ANI's question on the losses suffered by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...As far as Pakistan's losses are concerned...we have struck a large number of their airfields and we struck a large number of installations...Because of these strikes, radars at least four places, command and control centres at two places, runways of course damaged at two places, then three of their hangars in three different stations have been damaged...we have signs of one C-130 class of aircraft...and at least 4 to 5 fighter aircraft, most likely F-16, because that place happened to be F-16 with whatever was under maintenance at that time. Along with that, one SAM system has been destroyed...We have clear evidence of one long-range strike, which I talked about more than 300 km, which happened to be either an AEW&C or a SIGINT aircraft, along with that five high-tech fighters between F-16 and JF-17 class this is what our system tells us."

https://rss.xcancel.com/ANI/status/1974013260304179326#m

Published: October 3, 2025 07:26

Delhi: Responding to ANI's question on the losses suffered by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says, "...As far as Pakistan's losses are concerned...we have struck a large number of their airfields and we…

1. Ground Targets Neutralized : • One C-130 transport aircraft • One Airborne Early Warning (AEW) platform • Four to five fighter aircraft • One Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) site 2. Aerial Victories Achieved : • One AEW/SIGINT platform engaged and destroyed at an approximate range of ~300 km • Five enemy fighter aircraft successfully neutralized

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Published: October 3, 2025 07:17

1. Ground Targets Neutralized : • One C-130 transport aircraft • One Airborne Early Warning (AEW) platform • Four to five fighter aircraft • One Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) site 2. Aerial Victories Achieved : • One AEW/SIGINT platform engaged and…

India’s first comprehensive security doctrine National Security Strategy is expected to be completed by the year end. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Sep/30/comprehensive-security-doctrine-on-its-final-leg

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Published: October 3, 2025 04:52

India’s first comprehensive security doctrine National Security Strategy is expected to be completed by the year end. newindianexpress.com/nation/…

Last Days of IDDM? Government may allow wholly owned local subsidiaries of foreign defence manufacturers to qualify as "Indian vendors" in defence procurement. https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/govt-likely-to-recognise-foreign-defence-companies-local-arms-as-indian/articleshow/124278267.cms

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Published: October 3, 2025 04:47

Last Days of IDDM? Government may allow wholly owned local subsidiaries of foreign defence manufacturers to qualify as "Indian vendors" in defence procurement. m.economictimes.com/news/def…

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