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  1. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    They've sort of already given up cozying with pak after we threatened to reduce the palm oil trade. Matter of fact, we reduced it for a brief period and went to Indonesia instead who was more than willing to fulfill our requirements which is when Malaysian ministers and palm oil lobby requested...
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    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    India does have a 5th gen project termed AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) https://defencehub.live/threads/amca-program.413/ Additional, India can also offer the MWF (LCA Tejas Mk-2) which is a more capable enlarged version of the current version. It's current status is metal cutting for...
  3. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    Another important aspect to be considered in this deal is Malaysia wants palm oil countertrade commitment and might make significant payments using palm oil "The technical features notwithstanding, what will tip the scale is the LCA that offers competitive features with cost-effective design...
  4. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    A basic overview of the 3 jets Spec Hurjet Tejas T-50 Crew 1 1 & 2 2 Length 13m 13.2m 13.14m Wingspan 9.8m 8.2m 9.45m Height 4.2m 4.4m 4.9m Wing Area 24 sq.m 38.4 sq.m 23.7 sq.m Engine F-404-GE-102 (79 kN) F404-GE-IN20 afterburning turbofan with FADEC, 85 kN...
  5. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    It is I believe from 2017/18...last year HAL displayed a Tejas at Aero India 2021 which has been fitted with Uttam AESA (look closely at the blue display board in front) https://ifenewsnetwork.com/uttam-aesa-radar-fitted-tejas-fighter-jet-spotted-in-aero-india-2021/ This is from 2019...
  6. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    The Mk-2 will have canards and a slightly larger airframe but essentially the same as Mk-1 and that's about the only difference when it comes to airframe. We've done years of flight testing on the Mk-1, developed technologies and sub-systems which will all be integrated onto Mk-2. Since we have...
  7. Zapper

    India Hypersonic Programs

    India among few countries developing hypersonic missiles, US Congressional report says https://theprint.in/defence/india-among-few-countries-developing-hypersonic-missiles-us-congressional-report-says/754703/
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    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    As stated in my previous post, India has developed, integrated and tested the Uttam Mk-1 AESA radar on the LCA Tejas while Uttam Mk-2 is under development for MWF (LCA Mk-2) As for Israeli components, which primarily include radar and avionics...HAL/DRDO have already developed indigenous...
  9. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    Here's the Uttam AESA already integrated and tested on the Tejas. I heard they're developing Uttam Mk-2 which would be smaller in size but increase in number of TRMs which'll go into MWF and TEDBF
  10. Zapper

    Malaysia LCA Program News & Discussion

    Care to elaborate how exactly is Tejas a failure? Is it because you've fallen for our arch rival's narratives on pdf or like to come up with actual facts? IAF inducted almost all of the 40 orders Mk-1s' while the order for 83 Mk-1A's production has already started In terms of the components...
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    India Army Armoured Vehicles

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    India Army Indian Army

    IA troops with their newly procured Sig-716i Assault Rifles and BEL (Bharat Electronics Ltd) holographic sights IA troops in Siachen with winter gear, Sig-716i and MKU helmets
  13. Zapper

    India Defence Exports and Relations

    Totally agree...I hope our govt grows a pair and proactively engage with all ASEAN countries to increase trade while reducing imports from China. Maybe formulate plans on how ASEAN and India can develop industries/manufacturing expertise for basic goods as a start which are currently being...
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    Philippines PH Navy acquires cruise missiles from India for $374M

    @AlphaMike Since PH is not a member of MTCR, we can only offer them the 290km version officially which costs towards the lower end of $2-3mn contrary to what India inducts where the range is from 450-750km and a 1000+km version under development As PH's DoND Secretary mentioned, the deal also...
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    Philippines PH Navy acquires cruise missiles from India for $374M

    Philippines Army might also order two batteries of Brahmos "For the record, the Philippines have shown interest in the purchase of the BrahMos since 2016. It was reported that negotiations were underway since 2019 regarding the procurement of two mobile batteries for the Philippine army...
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    India Army Armoured Vehicles

    Rudra attack chopper flying over Arjun Mk-1 MBT
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    India Defence Exports and Relations

    Though Vietnam is pro-Russia, India is one among the primary allies of Vietnam. 90% of the components in Brahmos are of Indian origin including the seeker, booster, onboard electronic modules, airframe etc with ramjet being the only Russian component going in these missiles. Even if Russia...
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    News Pakistan announces permanent residency scheme for rich foreign nationals

    Well India didn't announce any crappy schemes like these inviting the rich in hopes that they'll bring in all their wealth along We're more inclined towards making our folks economically better, luring talent in and preventing brain drain by focusing on economic development activities along...
  19. Zapper

    India Army Indian Army

    IA's new camo. The color scheme is similar to the previous woodland camo albeit a horizontal pixelated pattern

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