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Nothing here that defence enthusiasts didn't already know - but I'm glad 'mainstream' newsmedia is picking up these stories in significant detail. I have long maintained that there is an intrinsic link between the LRMFR (the 6-mtr AAAU being talked about here) and the IAF's HPR program. If the...

Zero as per me. Rafale is the only realistic choice. Especially as upwards of $2 billion has already been spent in the previous order to develop & implement the ISEs. https://defencehub.live/threads/indian-air-force-general-archive.121/post-143515 Plus, air base infrastructure for an...

Cool flyby

The Atlas Elektronik ACTAS has variable-depth capability and has been fitted onto Talwar-class as well as Shivalik-class. In all likelihood the same model will go onboard Nilgiri as well. But it may or may not have it at the outset.

Big updates on the surface combatant front: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/08/india-proceeds-with-new-submarines-surface-ships-development/ Earlier, plan was for 5 ships of the NGD class. Then, it seems it was increased to 6. The latest updates (source from a MDL investors'...

AASM Hammer integration trials have commenced: pics via DefenceMatrix

Like I said, no official word on it. I think it's kind of like how the IA was undecided regarding which way to go for Prithvi-2 replacement (SRBM or TBM) before finally deciding on SRBM (Pralay). I think right now they are internally debating as to whether a 155mm SPG capability can be reliably...

The moon as seen from CY-3 (sped up frames):

Pictures of the canister/container for the LR-AShM are making the rounds...this is by no means a small missile. I anticipate a minimum range between 500-1,000 kms.

There's no official word on the 105 IFG replacement/upgrade yet. However, private companies like Kalyani have internally developed solutions to fill that role into the future with an SPG instead, like the Garuda 105 (below). As a lot of the project leads on these programs tend to be ex-Army...

Not much literature is available that I know of.

So Argentina is interested in both LUH & ALH...

Some cool snaps from launch of LVM3-M4 Meanwhile:

Powerful NASA-ISRO Earth Observing Satellite Coming Together in India Jul 14, 2023 By Andrew Wang / Jane J. Lee Editor: Naomi Hartono Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California. Engineers joined the two main components of NISAR – the spacecraft bus and the radar instrument payload – in an...

The XUV700's EV version: https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/mahindra-xuv-e8-production-spec-design-leaked-via-patent-image-428737

This also marks 7 out of 7 successful launches for the LVM3...this is truly turning out to be a reliable launch vehicle, couldn't ask for a better platform for the upcoming human spaceflight missions! Pics from yesterday's launch:

Just about an hour before launch. Fingers crossed.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/france-ready-to-offer-naval-scalp-missile-with-three-scorpene-subs-101689233200481.html Naval SCALP/MdCN Could be a nice interim option until the indigenous SLCM is ready.

Hard to say...there is no active intent or roadmap to procure a 6th gen capability at the moment. Without such a directive/request from IAF, the Govt is not going to fund any program. In the future (~2040-2050s), the MKIs will need a next-gen replacement centered around air-superiority roles...