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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to give a miss at victory day parade in Moscow next week—MoS Defence Sanjay Singh to represent India.

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Published: May 2, 2025 17:07

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh likely to give a miss at victory day parade in Moscow next week—MoS Defence Sanjay Singh to represent India.

Today PM @narendramodi laid the foundation stone for DRDO’s Nav Durga Missile Testing Range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh.

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Published: May 2, 2025 16:00

Today PM @narendramodi laid the foundation stone for DRDO’s Nav Durga Missile Testing Range in Nagayalanka, Andhra Pradesh.

I-STAR is now an indigenous project (DRDO), CABS is the lab leading the project with various other labs as well. SoW for various sub components were released as well. IAF has released the RFI for acquiring 3 I-STAR platform on Jan 2024. DRDO is finalising the global tendering process to select aircraft platforms, with Bombardier G-6000 and Gulfstream G-550 as contenders (Nov, 2024).

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Published: May 2, 2025 15:21

I-STAR is now an indigenous project (DRDO), CABS is the lab leading the project with various other labs as well. SoW for various sub components were released as well. IAF has released the RFI for acquiring 3 I-STAR platform on Jan 2024. DRDO is finalising…

Plus someone tells me “this isn’t a recent image”. Folks that’s your MK2 front fuselage.

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Published: May 2, 2025 11:01

Plus someone tells me “this isn’t a recent image”. Folks that’s your MK2 front fuselage. rss.xcancel.com/Raghunandan_05/status/1918253840308310090#m

R to @alpha_defense: The exercise is being organised to assess the expressway’s potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies.

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Published: May 2, 2025 08:01

The exercise is being organised to assess the expressway’s potential as an alternative runway during times of war or national emergencies.

RT by @alpha_defense: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out a flypast on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The Air Force is conducting take-off and landing exercises here.

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Published: May 2, 2025 08:01

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying out a flypast on the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The Air Force is conducting take-off and landing exercises here.

The following ESPs didn't meet the the minimum qualifying marks and hence were not recommended : 👇 • Azista Composites Private Ltd • MTAR Technologies Private Ltd • Neometrix Defence Ltd • Tata Elxsi Ltd • Apollo Micro Systems Ltd • VEM Technologies Private Ltd • BEML Ltd is a Public Sector Unit, whereas EOI calls for Indian Private firms. Hence, BEML Limited is not recommended

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Published: May 2, 2025 08:00

The following ESPs didn't meet the the minimum qualifying marks and hence were not recommended : 👇 • Azista Composites Private Ltd • MTAR Technologies Private Ltd • Neometrix Defence Ltd • Tata Elxsi Ltd • Apollo Micro Systems Ltd • VEM Technologies…

#UPDATE | 4 Indian Vendors clears the Technical Evaluation for the 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 (𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗔). The above vendors are : Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, L&T Technology Services Limited, and Cyient Limited. These vendors will go for the next stages of the bidding process.

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Published: May 2, 2025 07:46

#UPDATE | 4 Indian Vendors clears the Technical Evaluation for the 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 (𝗔𝗠𝗖𝗔). The above vendors are : Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, L&T Technology Services Limited,…

RT by @alpha_defense: A 3.5-km stretch of highway near the India - China border, was launched today as an Indian Air Force runway for round the clock fighter operations - 300 km from the LAC, this airstrip gives India a flight strip for dispersed, survivable air power during contingencies

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Published: May 2, 2025 07:30

A 3.5-km stretch of highway near the India - China border, was launched today as an Indian Air Force runway for round the clock fighter operations - 300 km from the LAC, this airstrip gives India a flight strip for dispersed, survivable air power during…

US Approved Hawkeye 360 for India and what capability it bring on the table ? https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2025/05/02/hawkeye-360-india-maritime-domain-awareness/

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Published: May 2, 2025 03:41

US Approved Hawkeye 360 for India and what capability it bring on the table ? alphadefense.in/index.php/20…

U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (Hawkeye 360°) and related equipment to India at an estimate cost of $131 million.

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Published: May 1, 2025 20:47

U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (Hawkeye 360°) and related equipment to India at an estimate cost of $131 million.

There’s a strange pattern in the flight movements near Islamabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas. In fact, a flight headed to Lahore was seen holding in the air for a while before getting clearance to land. Refer to the attached for details. Weather ?

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Published: May 1, 2025 18:25

There’s a strange pattern in the flight movements near Islamabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas. In fact, a flight headed to Lahore was seen holding in the air for a while before getting clearance to land. Refer to the attached for details. Weather ?

There’s a strange pattern in the flight movements near Islamabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas. In fact, a flight headed to Lahore was seen holding in the air for a while before getting clearance to land. Refer to the attached for details.

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Published: May 1, 2025 18:13

There’s a strange pattern in the flight movements near Islamabad, Sargodha, and surrounding areas. In fact, a flight headed to Lahore was seen holding in the air for a while before getting clearance to land. Refer to the attached for details.

The IAF operates a wide range of BVR missiles some we officially do, some we don’t, and the status of a few remains ambiguous. I’ll be covering them all in detail in tomorrow’s video. Stay tuned at 7:30 AM on YouTube!

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Published: May 1, 2025 17:46

The IAF operates a wide range of BVR missiles some we officially do, some we don’t, and the status of a few remains ambiguous. I’ll be covering them all in detail in tomorrow’s video. Stay tuned at 7:30 AM on YouTube!

From @SyamNathG_11235 sir's FB post : 👇 It has been more than 3 months since the fatal crash of a Coast Guard ALH in Porbandar and the grounding of the entire ALH fleet of more than 300 helicopters. Although a premature fatigue failure of the Swash Plate has been identified as the cause of the accident, the root cause of the failure and the corrective action remain unknown as of now. HAL’s reticence on the matter has led to legitimate speculation in the online media. Instead of being transparent about the progress of investigations and analyses, HAL tried to muzzle the critics through a much-maligned media release a few days back. It is reliably learnt that an inspection of the Swash Plates of a large number of ALH’s has revealed that there are multiple occurrences of cracks on the Swash Plates of the ALH Mk-III Wheeled version helicopters used by the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard. No such cracks have been noticed in any other variant of the ALH. The following inferences can readily be drawn. 1. A Swash Plate failure has been unprecedented in ALH’s long operational history. Therefore, a fundamental design flaw should logically be ruled out. 2. No Swash Plate cracks has been noticed in the Skid version ALHs during the ongoing inspections. Therefore, a strong case can be made for this variant to be permitted to resume flights, thus offering a huge logistical relief to the beleaguered IAF and Indian Army fleet. 3. It is reasonable to conclude that the recent failure of the Swash Plate has to do with something unique about the usage pattern and spectrum of the IN and CG ALHs which has reduced the fatigue life of the Swash Plate by two orders of magnitude. Some of the unique features of the usage by IN and CG which can potentially reduce the fatigue life of critical Rotor System components are as follows. 1. The proportion of time spent on taxiing on ground is very high. There are two methods to taxiing. The first is to apply forward Cyclic aggressively with near zero Collective application. The second is to apply limited Collective to make the helicopter sit lightly on the ground and then apply Cyclic. The first method will lead to high amplitude dynamic loads on the Rotor System and resultant fatigue damage. The second method will increase the mean static load but will reduce the dynamic loads significantly. The early-stage failures of the main rotor hubs of the AH-64 Apache helicopters due to excessive mast bending moments were caused by such flawed taxiing technique. 2. Take-off and landing practice on ship decks of the smaller ships from which the ALHs operate introduces additional dynamic loads. One reason is that the helicopter is operating in the wake of the ship’s superstructure thus leading to higher frequency of dynamic load peaks due to gust effect. Secondly, the higher pitching and rolling of the decks of the smaller ships transmits higher dynamic loads through the landing gear during landing at high vertical sink rates. 3. The fact that the IN/CG Mk-III ALHs are being operated at higher All-Up-Weights as compared to the other variants makes the loads and fatigue damages more severe for these helicopters under either of the above two cases. In design practice, the fatigue life of components is assessed based on the following. • Material and component S-N Curves • Load spectrum correlated to the mission/usage spectrum • Damage hypothesis and cycle counting Although the basic principles remain the same, different design teams can come up with widely different life estimates even when they apply the above standard methodolgy. A case study in 1980 by the American Helicopter Society demonstrates the curious extent of such differences. Seven helicopter OEMs were given a task based on a common set of information to determine the life of a pitch link using two methods, one using their in-house cycle counting method and the other by a Block counting method. • The estimate using the Block method varied from 9 hours by Aerospatiale to 2594 hours by Hughes. • The estimate using in-house cycle counting method varied from 58 hours by Aerospatiale to 27816 hours by Bell. The above data should be a wake-up call for any helicopter OEM including HAL who might claim that its design methodologies for dynamic components are robust and beyond questioning. In the case of ALH Mk-III IN/CG, the flight loads (static and dynamic) may have to be re-evaluated based on the IN/CG operating environment and IN/CG usage spectrum. The entire operational data is available in the Flight Data Recorder. Loads have to be reassessed based on improved modelling/simulation and measurements during flights. Based on these, revised fatigue life will have to be worked out for the Swash Plate. Similar fatigue life revisions may be required for the other critical components as well. In my opinion, the root cause of the failure of the Swash Plate is the potentially inappropriate technique of taxiing and the very high frequency of taxiing by IN/CG ALHs as compared to other variants of the ALH. This can be corrected through recommendations in the Flight Manual. This was what was done to Apache helicopters decades ago. Excessive practice take-offs and landings, especially from ship decks, might also need to be avoided. If this is inevitable, many of the dynamic components may need to be replaced faster than what their current fatigue life estimates might indicate. In any case, keeping the Skid variants of the ALH on ground is a luxury that we can hardly afford given the facts. 📸 : @rv_srivatsa

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Published: May 1, 2025 15:38

From @SyamNathG_11235 sir's FB post : 👇 It has been more than 3 months since the fatal crash of a Coast Guard ALH in Porbandar and the grounding of the entire ALH fleet of more than 300 helicopters. Although a premature fatigue failure of the Swash Plate…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 01, 2025. He succeeds Lt Gen JP Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025. Before taking over, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi and paid homage to the bravehearts. He also inspected the Ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns.

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Published: May 1, 2025 14:42

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed the appointment of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on May 01, 2025. He succeeds Lt Gen JP Mathew who superannuated on April 30, 2025. Before taking over,…

RT by @alpha_defense: ALH Back in Air : But more details on "Actual Issue" https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2025/05/01/alh-dhruv-resumes-operations-fatigue-study-findings/

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Published: May 1, 2025 14:31

ALH Back in Air : But more details on "Actual Issue" alphadefense.in/index.php/20…

RT by @alpha_defense: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit— the officer who played Big role in pushing 83-+97 LCA Mark1A n 156 LCH projects, is now the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at Department of Military Affairs.

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Published: May 1, 2025 14:30

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit— the officer who played Big role in pushing 83-+97 LCA Mark1A n 156 LCH projects, is now the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at Department of Military Affairs.

The U.S. Secretary of Defence @PeteHegseth spoke to Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh earlier today and expressed his deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of innocent civilians in the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Secretary Hegseth said that the U.S. stands in solidarity with India and supports India’s right to defend itself. He reiterated the strong support of the U.S. government in India's fight against terrorism. During the conversation, RM told the @SecDef that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. He further said that it is important for the global community to explicitly and unequivocally condemn and call out such heinous acts of terrorism.

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Published: May 1, 2025 12:20

The U.S. Secretary of Defence @PeteHegseth spoke to Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh earlier today and expressed his deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of innocent civilians in the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Secretary…

In furtherance to the clarification dated 11th April 2025, it is now intimated that the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv Army and Air Force versions are cleared for operations based on the Defect Investigation (DI) Committee recommendations. A time-bound plan for the resumption of operations has been worked out with the users : @HALHQBLR

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Published: May 1, 2025 11:45

In furtherance to the clarification dated 11th April 2025, it is now intimated that the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv Army and Air Force versions are cleared for operations based on the Defect Investigation (DI) Committee recommendations. A…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engages in conversation with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in light of rising tensions with Pakistan.

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Published: May 1, 2025 11:38

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh engages in conversation with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in light of rising tensions with Pakistan.

Terrorists Scouted 3 Other J&K Sites Before Pahalgam Attack: Sources Reported By : @mukeshmukeshs https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pahalgam-terrorist-attack-terrorists-were-present-in-baisaran-2-days-before-pahalgam-attack-sources-8301514

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Published: May 1, 2025 09:16

Terrorists Scouted 3 Other J&K Sites Before Pahalgam Attack: Sources Reported By : @mukeshmukeshs ndtv.com/india-news/pahalgam…

India prioritises homegrown aero-engine development after Pahalgam attack. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-prioritises-aero-engine-self-reliance-193bdc6d

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Published: May 1, 2025 06:11

India prioritises homegrown aero-engine development after Pahalgam attack. english.mathrubhumi.com/news…

JUST IN | U.S.-Ukraine Minerals deal signed — Treasury Announces agreement to Establish U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund too.

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Published: April 30, 2025 22:01

JUST IN | U.S.-Ukraine Minerals deal signed — Treasury Announces agreement to Establish U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund too.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia: US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce

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Published: April 30, 2025 19:50

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to…

This might the 1st time that both the forces are simultaneously holding a firing exercise.

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Published: April 30, 2025 18:48

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India issues a NOTAM shutting down its airspace for Pakistan registered, operated/leased aircraft, airlines & military flights. Dates : 30 April — 23 May 2025

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Published: April 30, 2025 16:51

India issues a NOTAM shutting down its airspace for Pakistan registered, operated/leased aircraft, airlines & military flights. Dates : 30 April — 23 May 2025 rss.xcancel.com/detresfa_/status/1917617911633698903#m

RT by @alpha_defense: #Breaking India issues a notam shutting down its airspace for Pakistan registered, operated/leased aircraft, airlines & military flights Dates - 30 April - 23 May 2025

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Published: April 30, 2025 16:31

#Breaking India issues a notam shutting down its airspace for Pakistan registered, operated/leased aircraft, airlines & military flights Dates - 30 April - 23 May 2025

Meeting run continues - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Army Chief arrived (40 minutes ago) at the Prime Minister's residence

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Published: April 30, 2025 16:04

Meeting run continues - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the Army Chief arrived (40 minutes ago) at the Prime Minister's residence

Pakistanis are annoyed because Indians are now not responding to them. However nothing has actually changed so frustration adds up.

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Published: April 30, 2025 15:21

Pakistanis are annoyed because Indians are now not responding to them. However nothing has actually changed so frustration adds up.

RT by @alpha_defense: Pakistani propaganda narrative against India for the world: "India hates muslims, the Hindu extremist are against muslims" Meanwhile, Indians and Afghans:

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Published: April 30, 2025 14:49

Pakistani propaganda narrative against India for the world: "India hates muslims, the Hindu extremist are against muslims" Meanwhile, Indians and Afghans:

Here are few interesting fact: 1️⃣ A platform that fires Derby can fire I-Derby ER without any modifications. It was designed to be backwards compatible. 2️⃣ India acquired I-Derby ER some time ago, confirmed by various media reports. P.S. I-Derby ER has a dual-pulse motor and a longer range than the baseline Derby.

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Published: April 30, 2025 14:05

Here are few interesting fact: 1️⃣ A platform that fires Derby can fire I-Derby ER without any modifications. It was designed to be backwards compatible. 2️⃣ India acquired I-Derby ER some time ago, confirmed by various media reports. P.S. I-Derby ER has…

Amid the heightened tensions, DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke to each other over yesterday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked violations by Pakistan Army along the Line of Control: Defence sources

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Published: April 30, 2025 13:13

Amid the heightened tensions, DGMOs of India and Pakistan spoke to each other over yesterday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked violations by Pakistan Army along the Line of Control:…

RT by @alpha_defense: Pakistan issues a new notification for firing by naval ships in the Arabian Sea Region south of Karachi where it just wrapped up an exercise Dates | 30 April - 02 May 2025

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Published: April 30, 2025 13:02

Pakistan issues a new notification for firing by naval ships in the Arabian Sea Region south of Karachi where it just wrapped up an exercise Dates | 30 April - 02 May 2025

The Government of India has extended the ban on six defence firms for another 3 years. These firms were earlier blacklisted over corruption charges and irregularities in defence deals. The extension means they remain barred from bidding or working on any Indian defence contracts.

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Published: April 30, 2025 12:30

The Government of India has extended the ban on six defence firms for another 3 years. These firms were earlier blacklisted over corruption charges and irregularities in defence deals. The extension means they remain barred from bidding or working on any…

RT by @alpha_defense: Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan talked over hotline yesterday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked violations by Pakistan Army along the Line of Control. Defence sources

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Published: April 30, 2025 11:36

Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan talked over hotline yesterday to discuss the unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. India warned Pakistan against the unprovoked violations by Pakistan Army along the Line of Control.…

Before the Balakot airstrike, Indian Air Force jets like MiG-29s & Su-30MKIs flew ‘sweep sorties’ near the Pakistan border. These are aggressive decoy missions to test enemy reaction time & divert attention. Classic air warfare tactic. Sharing this as an explainer, not insinuating anything.

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Published: April 30, 2025 11:23

Before the Balakot airstrike, Indian Air Force jets like MiG-29s & Su-30MKIs flew ‘sweep sorties’ near the Pakistan border. These are aggressive decoy missions to test enemy reaction time & divert attention. Classic air warfare tactic. Sharing this as an…

India Today has accessed satellite pictures and videos that show how India's most wanted terrorist is living a comfortable life in Lahore under tight security by the Pakistani government. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/india-today-tracks-hafiz-saeeds-safe-haven-in-lahore-2717350-2025-04-30

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Published: April 30, 2025 09:51

India Today has accessed satellite pictures and videos that show how India's most wanted terrorist is living a comfortable life in Lahore under tight security by the Pakistani government. indiatoday.in/world/story/in…

Panic in Pakistani leadership; Navy vessels on standby, airspace restricted as country expects Indian strike Read more At: @ANI by @ajitkdubey https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/panic-in-pakistani-leadership-navy-vessels-on-standby-airspace-restricted-as-country-expects-indian-strike20250430141857/

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Published: April 30, 2025 09:26

Panic in Pakistani leadership; Navy vessels on standby, airspace restricted as country expects Indian strike Read more At: @ANI by @ajitkdubey aninews.in/news/national/gen…

RT by @alpha_defense: Testing  ✅ Field demonstrations  ✅ Ready for battlefield  ✅ We are ready and we are here. Armory is stoked to be at Surya Drona Tech, 2025. Come, see Surge it in its full glory if you are around.

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Published: April 30, 2025 07:47

Testing  ✅ Field demonstrations  ✅ Ready for battlefield  ✅ We are ready and we are here. Armory is stoked to be at Surya Drona Tech, 2025. Come, see Surge it in its full glory if you are around.

The Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board. Former R&AW chief Alok Joshi has been appointed as its Chairman. Former Western Air Commander Air Marshal PM Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lt Gen AK Singh and Rear Admiral Monty Khanna are the retired officers from the military services. Rajiv Ranjan Verma and Manmohan Singh are the two retired members from the Indian Police Service. B Venkatesh Varma is a retired IFS in the seven-member board.

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Published: April 30, 2025 07:35

The Government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board. Former R&AW chief Alok Joshi has been appointed as its Chairman. Former Western Air Commander Air Marshal PM Sinha, former Southern Army Commander Lt Gen AK Singh and Rear Admiral Monty…

Raksha Kavach Multi-Layered Defence System by DRDO. Most of the elements are in “Operational” Use. . . . 📸 : @DefenceDecode

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Published: April 30, 2025 07:06

Raksha Kavach Multi-Layered Defence System by DRDO. Most of the elements are in “Operational” Use. . . . 📸 : @DefenceDecode

🔴 In today’s conflict the most important component is EW (Electronic Warfare). India’s electronic warfare capabilities are quite good. With systems from airborne jammers to ground-based systems like Samyukta & Himshakti, the silent war is very much ours to win.

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Published: April 30, 2025 06:59

🔴 In today’s conflict the most important component is EW (Electronic Warfare). India’s electronic warfare capabilities are quite good. With systems from airborne jammers to ground-based systems like Samyukta & Himshakti, the silent war is very much ours…

SDHI (@SwanEnergyLtd) and #WheelandTime have signed a strategic MoU launching the country's first integrated F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem. This partnership offers end-to-end solutions to manage complexities from fabrication to transportation.

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Published: April 30, 2025 06:57

SDHI (@SwanEnergyLtd) and #WheelandTime have signed a strategic MoU launching the country's first integrated F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem. This partnership offers end-to-end solutions to manage complexities from fabrication to transportation.

The second meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) since the terror attack in Pahalgam is about to start in Delhi—led by the Prime Minister. This meeting follows a meeting he held with the three service chiefs—where he asserted that the military has complete operational liberty to carry out India’s response.

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Published: April 30, 2025 05:58

The second meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) since the terror attack in Pahalgam is about to start in Delhi—led by the Prime Minister. This meeting follows a meeting he held with the three service chiefs—where he asserted that the…

In a CNBC-TV18 exclusive, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India hopes to operationalise a manufacturing line for GE’s F414 jet engines by the end of this year. https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/india-hopes-to-launch-f414-jet-engine-manufacturing-line-this-year-defence-secretary-rajesh-singh-19596488.htm/amp

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Published: April 30, 2025 05:49

In a CNBC-TV18 exclusive, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India hopes to operationalise a manufacturing line for GE’s F414 jet engines by the end of this year. cnbctv18.com/india/india-hop…

I met someone I’ve long admired, but not in a place I ever imagined. While at the hospital’s oncology department, where my mother is undergoing treatment, I happened to meet a scientist from a key defence lab. The circumstances were tough, but our conversation gave me a spark of hope. He shared that a new armour material is being tested (tested - Not developed - That part is done) lighter than the improved Kanchan and far stronger. It wasn’t the ideal place or moment, but life has a way of bringing meaningful encounters in the most unexpected situations. Sir you will get better and drive this to closure. Jai Hind

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Published: April 30, 2025 05:25

I met someone I’ve long admired, but not in a place I ever imagined. While at the hospital’s oncology department, where my mother is undergoing treatment, I happened to meet a scientist from a key defence lab. The circumstances were tough, but our…

Pakistan’s double-pronged playbook is in motion “Ceasefire Violations at the LoC, with midnight pressers on imminent Indian attack”. The aim isn’t deterrence; it’s to provoke a strike, fueling the military-industrial complex led by the Fauji Foundation. The script’s old, the actors desperate.

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Published: April 30, 2025 04:39

Pakistan’s double-pronged playbook is in motion “Ceasefire Violations at the LoC, with midnight pressers on imminent Indian attack”. The aim isn’t deterrence; it’s to provoke a strike, fueling the military-industrial complex led by the Fauji Foundation.…

RT by @alpha_defense: Pakistan issues a fresh NOTAM, continuing the earlier suspension of air traffic routes between Lahore & Islamabad likely as it extends its ongoing military drills New Dates 30 April - 02 May 2025

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Published: April 30, 2025 04:38

Pakistan issues a fresh NOTAM, continuing the earlier suspension of air traffic routes between Lahore & Islamabad likely as it extends its ongoing military drills New Dates 30 April - 02 May 2025

Likely it was a CFV where the Pakistani side had casualities, no confirmation as of now. Whatever it is, it will come in news by morning.

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Published: April 29, 2025 22:23

Likely it was a CFV where the Pakistani side had casualities, no confirmation as of now. Whatever it is, it will come in news by morning.

It was a privilege to meet with @AmbVMKwatra today. America stands with India. We here at DOD are focused on strengthening and accelerating the defense relationship with our key ally : @USDPColby

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Published: April 29, 2025 21:24

It was a privilege to meet with @AmbVMKwatra today. America stands with India. We here at DOD are focused on strengthening and accelerating the defense relationship with our key ally : @USDPColby

Same old rant from Pakistan's Information Minister. They claim that they have *credible* intelligence about a possible military action by Indian Forces in next 24-36hrs.

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Published: April 29, 2025 20:49

Same old rant from Pakistan's Information Minister. They claim that they have *credible* intelligence about a possible military action by Indian Forces in next 24-36hrs. xcancel.com/alpha_defense/status/1917318074384146837#m

Naor Gilon is the former Ambassador of Israel to India. Reuven Azar is the current ambassador. Seriously @/OfficialDGISPR, hire some good professional instead of these newbies. 🔗 : https://new.embassies.gov.il/india/en/the-embassy/the-ambassador

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Published: April 29, 2025 19:32

Naor Gilon is the former Ambassador of Israel to India. Reuven Azar is the current ambassador. Seriously @/OfficialDGISPR, hire some good professional instead of these newbies. 🔗 : new.embassies.gov.il/india/e……

Pak Foreign Minister Dar recognizes Islamabad's backing of LeT's proxy —TRF while confirming that the nation successfully had the group's name excluded from the UNSC statement that condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Published: April 29, 2025 19:21

Pak Foreign Minister Dar recognizes Islamabad's backing of LeT's proxy —TRF while confirming that the nation successfully had the group's name excluded from the UNSC statement that condemned the Pahalgam terror attack.

RT by @alpha_defense: #NEWS : India Pakistan border heating up, loud bomb reported in #Pargwal, Jammu #IndiaPakistan #Pakistan

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Published: April 29, 2025 19:02

#NEWS : India Pakistan border heating up, loud bomb reported in #Pargwal, Jammu #IndiaPakistan #Pakistan

RT by @alpha_defense: Wishing our armed forces success in their missions, and for their safety.

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Published: April 29, 2025 18:55

Wishing our armed forces success in their missions, and for their safety. xcancel.com/YusufDFI/status/1917221924889153585#m

RT by @alpha_defense: Shit really going down in Balochistan tonight? Again? Ouch. Hopefully official details in the morning.

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Published: April 29, 2025 18:24

Shit really going down in Balochistan tonight? Again? Ouch. Hopefully official details in the morning.

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space Station On May 29. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-astronaut-shubhanshu-shukla-to-fly-to-space-station-on-may-29-8287966

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Published: April 29, 2025 17:36

Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla To Fly To Space Station On May 29. ndtv.com/india-news/indian-a…

RT by @alpha_defense: They’ll shit their pants. I’ve personally spoken with former SAS guys & they’d rather not fight in our environment

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Published: April 29, 2025 17:26

They’ll shit their pants. I’ve personally spoken with former SAS guys & they’d rather not fight in our environment

The theory is that ex-SAS operatives are assigned to protect generals and their families because they don’t trust Pakistani soldiers for the job.

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Published: April 29, 2025 17:19

The theory is that ex-SAS operatives are assigned to protect generals and their families because they don’t trust Pakistani soldiers for the job.

RT by @alpha_defense: Looks like somebody talking to his Amazon delivery guy.Or maybe thats actually what's happening here. Another gem of Pakistan

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Published: April 29, 2025 16:47

Looks like somebody talking to his Amazon delivery guy.Or maybe thats actually what's happening here. Another gem of Pakistan xcancel.com/sidhant/status/1917224734082683053#m

Reports are circulating about a foreign private military company, reportedly called Delta PMC said to comprise ex-SAS operators having struck a deal with the Pakistan Army to intervene if Indo-Pak tensions escalate into a war-like situation. While this seems to be a propaganda at the moment, a few special forces operators have jokingly remarked that if this turns out to be true, it would be fun neutralising them.

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Published: April 29, 2025 16:45

Reports are circulating about a foreign private military company, reportedly called Delta PMC said to comprise ex-SAS operators having struck a deal with the Pakistan Army to intervene if Indo-Pak tensions escalate into a war-like situation. While this…

RT by @alpha_defense: Today’s imagery from Karachi shows atleast 6 Pakistan Navy warships in port, Ormara continued to host 4 warships while Gwadar port was empty with all vessels out to sea

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Published: April 29, 2025 15:32

Today’s imagery from Karachi shows atleast 6 Pakistan Navy warships in port, Ormara continued to host 4 warships while Gwadar port was empty with all vessels out to sea

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