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Most of the last two decades were lost in the constant changes, delays, funding shortage, setup of test facilities etc that LCA program had to face and even after IOC approval until recently, the production rate was also fairly low. Not to mention, the MoD babus and IAF top brass were money...

Lol...that's what fanboys have been saying since 2015. Even if we sign a deal today, it'll be way too late since we're last in line given Dassault's order book and most world countries would start inducting 5th gen fighters. Wouldn't be surprised if china offers PAF their J-31 or the likes

Current line produces 8 jets per year. With two additional lines, that should be 24 jets but why is it only 16 unless one line will solely be used for exports Additionally, the Su-30 lines will be idle and I wonder if they can be modified at least for the MWF to initiate production

I believe Nirbhay is a tech demonstrator, not a production variant even though few missiles with the Russian Turbojet engine have been inducted into the forces. Even in the recent interview with ARDE's director, he mentioned that few more tests and evaluations will be needed with GTRE's MANIK...

We're not closing down the Iranian option but my point is we should still utilize the pak route

We should still try to route these shipments via pak as well...can pump in some agents

While you're response is in no way apt to Gessler's post which again reflects your blind hatred, which fighter jets is IAF buying after the Balakot incident? The MMRCA was first envisioned in 2008 for 126 jets in which Rafale was finalized but due to political and economic issues, it was later...

Para SF with Force Motors TRAX

Launch of MKU's Optronics division at MILPOL-2021

An annual production rate of 80-100 Brahmos is too low if we're vying for exports as well...not to mention this will also arm pretty much every fighter jet in IAF's inventory and potentially arm the attack helos as well

Looks like your trigger happy thought process is mired with serious comprehension issues. Where did I even compare Rafale's competency with the J-10? I was simply briefing about the origin of J-10 Secondly, our authorities sucked when it came to disinfo warfare compared to your ISPR and his bot...

Something to note is Brahmos-NG is "near hypersonic" and not exactly hypersonic which indicates it'll reach speeds in excess of Mach-4 Brahmos is also developing a fully hypersonic variant dubbed the "Brahmos-II" with an operational range of 1000km and capable of reaching Mach-8

While the who saga of production, timely delivery and establishing a robust supply chain along with high availability of spares are issues which come at a later note...GoI/MoD should focus on bagging the contract and for this to happen, they need to employ PR firms and lobbying groups to...

When it comes to palm oil imports, India is second to none and when it comes to Malaysian exports which is the second largest palm oil exporter, India is it's biggest consumer accounting for twice that of China It is absolutely absurd for China to pitch in their jet when RMAF's primary...

In that regard, I don't think any helmet provides protection against weather and extreme temps due to the open gaps. From a cold weather gear standpoint and since you've also experienced North American winters, an expensive winter jacket alone wouldn't offering much insulation but layering works...

It really depends on the range at which the victim is shot at. Very recently, a soldier died on LoC I believe and the AK round punched a hole in his Patka and you must've seen the picture on DFI too. Secondly, the area of coverage which Patka offers is very low and is easy to hit and not miss...

Of course Attack chopper's primary role is to support mechanized columns and ground units but my point being PLA has hundreds of these to support their formations on LAC along with active UAV/UCAV support while PAA is likely to induct more since their initial attempt to procure the T-129...

I wonder what's stopping us from replacing the Patkas where we have several hundred thousands still in usage including Para SF sporting them in several occasions

@Gessler Given China arming PAA/PAF with Z-10ME, when do you think is the possibility for IAF & IA to place significant orders for the LCH now that HAL also setup an additional hangar last year to produce 30 LCHs per year? As of now, I believe the 15LCHs' order will be distributed between IAF & AAC

Realistically, IA doesn't have any other option for a light tank to navigate along the LAC in such high altitudes and terrains. Sprut is the only option available but even the Russians didn't induct it except for some token numbers but for whatever reason, IA isn't keen on it either This...