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    India Air-Force Indian Air Force

    Just this one pic, in an anti-shipping config: 1 x AM39 on centreline 2 x 2,000L DTs on inner stations 4 x AAMs About <5 tons payload Photo taken by amateur planespotters camped outside SBTF.
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    India Navy Nuclear Submarines (SSBN & SSN)

    Nothing official yet. I'd reckon we're more interested in obtaining technology rather than outright Barracudas, however the French SSNs are built around LEU reactors whereas India's infrastructure is HEU-based. So if there is to be cooperation or tech-sharing, it's likely to be in the fields of...
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    India Navy Aircraft Carriers

    During TROPEX-23, with Deepak-class oiler and Kolkata-class destroyer
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    India Air-Force Indian Air Force

    India's defence ministry on Tuesday signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft for Rs 6,800 crore. The Union Cabinet had, on March 01, 2023, approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft from HAL at a cost of over Rs 6,800...
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    Defence Q&A Is it possible to use the tech behind SAR radars to counter stealth?

    There are lots of surface-to-air missile systems that use seekers in X, Ka & Ku-bands. There are even AESA-based seekers in those frequencies these days. Here are some models made in India: ...I'm sure Turkey makes them as well. As of SAR, its more a definition of a radar system (inclusive...
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    India AMCA Program

    It seems significant sections of the first prototype have already been fabricated.
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    India Navy Nuclear Submarines (SSBN & SSN)

    Hydrodynamic model of the 13,500-ton future SSBN class, commonly known as "S-5". Picture via Manjira Machine Builders' website
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    India Navy Aircraft Carriers

    More pics of flight ops via Vikrant's official Twitter handle:
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    India Air-Force Indian Air Force

    The current Mk-1? No. The Mk-1A with the AESA will be a better match.
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    India Defence Exports and Relations

    BDL received an export order worth $255 million...still unknown as to who's the customer, and what's the product/service sold. Safe to assume its something missile or rocket-related...
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    India Navy Aircraft Carriers

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    India Space Indian Space Program

    SSLV-D2, pics from Friday's launch New launch vehicle added to the fleet!
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    India Defence Fair Aero India 2023

    HLFT-42 will be displayed at AeroIndia
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    India Space Indian Space Program

    SSLV-D2 mission successful - all 3 sats (2 Indian, 1 American) placed in intended orbits. Good news - a huge leap toward achievement of true launch-on-demand capability.
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    India Helicopter Programs

    First Limited Series Production (LSP) LUH for Army:
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    TR Aftermath of the earthquakes in Turkey's South-east

    It's unfortunate that even at times like these, some will not stop politics: https://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-aircraft-with-relief-materials-for-turkey-denied-air-space-by-pakistan-12114572.html
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    India Hypersonic Programs

    CGI of HSTDV with booster
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    India Missiles and Guided Munitions

    Official graphic via DRDO Clockwise: STAR -- supersonic target missile HELINA (Dhruvastra) -- air-launched ATGM BrahMos -- supersonic cruise missile MPATGM -- manportable ATGM Astra Mk.1/2 -- BVRAAM QRSAM -- mobile short range SAM Akash Mk.1/1S -- mobile medium range SAM LRSAM (Barak-8) --...
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    India Navy SSK Submarines

    The most sensible option!
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    Dirty bomb fears as URANIUM is found in cargo at Heathrow: Package 'shipped from Pakistan to UK-based Iranians

    COUNTER-terror cops and security services are investigating after a deadly shipment of uranium was seized at Heathrow. The undeclared nuclear material can be used in a dirty bomb. It was destined for Iranian nationals in the UK, originated from Pakistan and arrived on a flight from Oman. A...

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