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yup looks like we are back. Sorry about that stuff guys....looks like it got resolved now.

11....but IAF really wants at least ~6 more so we can replace Il-76 (of which we have 17 in transport role) easily in 1:1 way (with bonuses the C-17 has over Il-76) without worrying too much about life extension upgrades on Il-76 with Russia (and problems/costs regarding that). But Boeing...

Hindsight is 20/20, but it would have been better if we went for this size from get go and secure full production rights for the Mirage 2000 powerplant (M53) along with however many further orders of Mirage 2000 themselves.

They really should make a tracked variant. India needs a standard tracked chassis to mass produce for all applications.

https://www.livefistdefence.com/indias-air-to-air-superweapon-breaks-cover/ In modern aerial warfare, the ability to strike first and strike decisively defines the outcome of battles. The race for air superiority is no longer about just dogfights but about engagements far beyond visual range...

It's done. Feel free to start new threads in the subforum sections (Army, Navy, AF) too as you feel necessary, or keep them all in the main news threads for each. Its your choice. I split the old thread roughly into the new 3 ones as well as I could (like coastal battery defence is technically...

Fair enough points. But something has to be done now to prepare for Tejas Mk2 (which will likely overlap with Mk1 A production later). That course correction on the ship (to the iceberg that will be mk2 orders) has to be made now rather than later. Putting aside AMCA altogether for argument sake...

Hi @Vietdefense , would you like this thread to continue as is (jointly for all service arms)? Or you would prefer it split into 3: Army, Navy. Air Force?

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2025/Feb/11/india-uk-agreements-eye-next-gen-weapons BENGALURU: The India-UK strategic partnership has taken a major step forward eyeing collaboration in next-generation weapon systems with the formal launch of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I)...

You are welcome to your opinion. I don't share it given the track record and current order size spread over many coming years. If you feel you know these matters better than the IAF Air Chief, sure ok. If they baulk at some price, they should have baulked at the Rafale per unit "made in...

Likely Akash SAM acquisition by Philippines. https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-expects-200-million-missile-deal-with-philippines-this-year-sources-say-2025-02-13/

HAL is majority owned by the govt and there is no way it can "drag its feet" if told by the govt to do something. It is not the designer/developer of the aircraft to begin with, that is the ADA (under DRDO). So it has followed a format much like DRDO developing a missile and then BDL producing...