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  1. Zapper

    India HAL Tejas Program

    LCA Mk-1A is over-spec'ed and under-spec'ed in certain aspects but might be overkill for USN's trainer requirement. While we're not completely aware of the "LIFT" version, a watered down version of the LCA should do the job
  2. Zapper

    Indonesia Indonesian Air Force, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)

    I don't think the consortium could deliver Typhoons any sooner than Dassault or Boeing unless you're getting used Typhoons from their existing inventory. Also, maintenance of Typhoons is ridiculously expensive and it would make more sense going for additional Typhoons instead of Rafales or...
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    India HAL Tejas Program

    In a reversal of roles, India has offered the United States of America a fighter jet trainer required by its navy for pilot training on aircraft carriers, marking the first major weapons sales pitch by New Delhi to Washington. The Indian offer is for the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS)...
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    Indonesia Indonesian Air Force, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)

    Why exactly would anyone want 3-4 different types of fighter jets and the complications of dealing with multiple countries? Going with the Typhoon would be the biggest blunder primarily due to it's relatively higher cost of procurement and aftersales support combined with the headache of...
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    Indonesia Indonesian Air Force, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)

    Probably because China already has Su-35. They're damn good at reverse engineering and must've incorporated most of it's tech/capabilities in their J-series. Also, China's PLAAF are already trained against Su-35s, they know the relative strength and weakness since most of it's adversaries...
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    Indonesia Indonesian Air Force, Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU)

    It'd be much more expensive. India, Qatar and Egypt's Rafale acquisitions costed around what you stated but for fewer jets but included the weapon package, service/maintenance/spares contracts etc. India infact got the most advanced block among the three but there's no way you could get 50...
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    Israeli SMART SHOOTER to Supply Rifle-mounted Fire Control System to Indian Navy

    Looks like this is for the Marcos since they're the ones using AK-103s...but that is such a basic rifle, no better than those AKs owned by terrorists. Should've gone for a better rifle in the first place instead of enhancing AKs Despite Navy having the most diverse environments, they don't see...
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    India Navy Nuclear Submarines (SSBN & SSN)

    @Nilgiri Couldn't find a common thread for IN's submarine related developments. Merge if there's any
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    India Navy Nuclear Submarines (SSBN & SSN)

    @Gautam
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    India Missiles and Guided Munitions

    UAE, Saudi Arabia interested in BrahMos Missile! Army Chief’s visit to focus on deepening military ties https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/uae-saudi-arabia-interested-in-brahmos-missile-army-chiefs-visit-to-focus-on-deepening-military-ties/2143348/
  11. Zapper

    India Hypersonic Programs

    Beyond mach 5 is essentially their hypersonic variant
  12. Zapper

    India Missiles and Guided Munitions

    The first stage solid-propellant booster is completely indigenous and is developed by High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) based outta Pune. Ramjet is the only component which is Russian but is being manufactured in India. The booster, seeker, airframe and all other...
  13. Zapper

    India AMCA Program

    Maybe with active support from DRDO and research orgs/IITs/IISc
  14. Zapper

    India AMCA Program

    Doesn't matter as long as we hold the IP and we're able to develop variants in the long run by ourselves. I believe there's an offset clause in the Rafale deal for Safran to collaborate with GTRE in reviving the Kaveri-GTX to help achieve the required thrust...I don't think there's any progress...
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    Erdogan sending mercenaries to Kashmir: Greek Media

    Reports have emerged of Turkey preparing to send its fighters in East Syria to Kashmir. Andreas Mountzouralias, a Greek journalist in his report titled ‘Erdogan sends mercenaries to Kashmir’ on Pentapostagama has detailed the plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to the...
  16. Zapper

    India AMCA Program

    ADA has finalized GE's F-414 for both programs until Kaveri-GTX or some other indigenous version takes shape
  17. Zapper

    First-Ever "Kid of the Year" is Indian origin Gitanjali Rao: TIME Magazine

    Meet TIME's First-Ever Kid of the Year Meet the TIME Kid of the Year: Gitanjali Rao BY TIME STAFF DECEMBER 3, 2020 7:00 AM EST The world belongs to those who shape it. And however uncertain that world may feel at a given moment, the reassuring reality seems to be that each new generation...
  18. Zapper

    Southeast Asia needs to consider hypersonics.

    TNI-AU has Su-27 & 30 in their inventory which can both use the upcoming version of Brahmos mini. They'd be able to carry the OG Brahmos-A as well but that would require strengthening of it's center pylon. It would be a great start to go with the ship launched versions which would act as a good...

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