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This is a Sad and concerning news, not just for IAF but for all of India. Recently HAL has revised its timeline regarding the delievery of Tejas Mk1a and HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft by the end of current financial year that is 31 March 2026

Earlier it was supposed to deliever 10 Tejas Aircraft and 12 HTT-40 Trainer Aircraft but now it has been revised to 5 Tejas and 3 HTT-40.

This has mainly occurred due to various challnges, the main one being that the engines of both the Aircrafts are imported and there are significant delays in delievery by American Vendors.

For the Tejas, delays in delievery of GE F-404 engine and for HTT-40 delays in delievery of TPE331-12B turboprop engines from Honeywell are the major cause.

Also some critical delays have been created due to internal problems like testing of weapon systems for Tejas platform before induction are also reasons.

The revised timelines need to be understood in a broader term. In total 180 Tejas Aircraft are ordered by IAF under towo seperate contracts totalling upto Rs 1.1 Lakh Crore (13.75 Billion US Dollars). The initial order being of 83 fighters signed in February 2021 and a second contract for 97 additional aircraft approved in September 2025.

The delieveries of the 5 tejas mentioned here is the part of the first contract and the whole contact will be done in a 4-5 year period. And the Second batch will commence from 2027 and will extend to 6 years.

These delays are extreme because the first jet under the first contract signed in 2021, had to be dexecuted in 2023 but now it will be in 2026, a 5 year delay.

General Electronics (GE) has given its assurance that it will start delievering 20 Engines per year from 2027 onwards, which will help in bringing project back to track if done as said.

The HAL too has increased its production capacity. Currently, in its Banglore facility can manufacture 20 jets per year and the recently operational Nashik Facility increases this limit upto 24 jets per year.

The real problem lies with engines and coincidently or not, both the engines for both the jets are being bought from US Vendors.

This is a key sign, why we need to improve our approach towards engine for achieving self-reliance.

What do you think, Should India take these delievery delays as US non-cooperation with India.

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As we all know, currently India is the only country which despite not being a permanent UNSC member, is the only country other than USA, Russia, France, Britain and China that has a Nuclear Triad. Soon this achievement will be further advanced with the commissioning of INS Aridhaman, The 3rd Arihant Class Vessel and it's updated version.

INS Aridhaman has achieved what none of it's predecessors had, i.e 70% indigenous content.

This Submarine weighs around 7,000 Tons. It is powered by 83 MW pressurised water reactor from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, this submarine can achieve speeds of 24 knots while submerged with reduced radar detection. With the contribution of various Companies like L&T and Tata Power, India has showcased it's indigenous Sonars, Navigation and Fire Control sytems.

I think this is the way to go, combined with previous year approval to Construct two SSNs or Nuclear Attack Submarines for which around Rs 40,000 Cr were approved, this will seriously strengthen Indian Navy, In addition four more SSNs are planned.

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India Marks itself as a strategic defence partner to South-Asian Countries in both Arms and Ammunitions and Cooperation. This challenges the USA and China's long established dominance in South Asia.

As New Delhi's defense export ambitions grow, the south east sees India as the best viable option for weapons purchasing as India offers more viable cooperation and less politically encumbered options.

India delieverd it's BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile to Phillipines in 2022, and now, the deal with Indonesia regarding the same system is in the final talks. Indian officials claim that Inda further plans to expand it's defense network even into Vietnam by exporting Indian weapons to them.

What fuels this preference is that China's Defense Deals are largely just transactional while US arms deals come strangled with political links, only India offers the more cooperation based model. India too has it's own interests but it makes sure that its intersts do not overshadow the other countries' interests, making India appear a better neutral Partner.

Coverage by South China Morning Post describe these Indian Arms deal to Indonesia and Phillipines not just simply as a deal, but as a "Declaration of India's Strategic Arrival" in the region which has been long dominated militarily by USA and Politically Constrained by China.

So guys, we can say We have arrived in the game, A new country has joined this great game, The game has now become from 'The Big Two' to the 'The Big Three'.

Rest is on time and on the preference of South Asian Countries which will decide who among the three will emerge out victorious and their regions's fate. i wish all the best to them and hope for their wellbeing, just as we all should.

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Karnataka based startup, Neuralix recently unveiled it's completely indigenous and first of it's kind in nation, Defence Artificial Intelligence.

It was inaugarated at Manekshaw Cemtre by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Neuralix AI is a deep technology company which developed this AI under the Ministry of Defence's IDEX ADITY 2.0 initiative. The program clearly demonstrates sincerity of Goverenment of India (GOI) for indigenisation and modernisation of Military.

This AI is specifically for Indian Army. Its applications are broad-ranging, including command support, document intelligence analysis, speech interface deployment, translation engines, operational analytics, and enhanced data integration. This AI is said to severely improve Decision making, Situational Awareness and Strategic Advantage of Indian Army.

I feel it is a very good move and I support such private companies that promote innovation.

I would like to add that now Ministry of Defence should also focus on introducing similar AI for Navy and Airforce as well according to their needs and later on should also integrate all of them into a joint Intelligence system, which will severly improve efficiency and cooperation during Joint military Exercises.

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The Indian Navy has received the delievery of fourth Nilgiri Class stealth missile frigate called Taragiri. This Frigate is capable of carrying Brahmos Supersonic Cruise missile for ship to ship and ship to ground role.

What makes this ship notable is that the first ship of this class took 93 months but the timeperiod for manufacturing this ship was compressed to 81 months.

This whole destroyer is designed and manufactured totally in Bharat with around 75% indigenous content. The ship symbolises Bharat's growing Atmanirbharta (Self Reliance) in ship building.

It is a state of the Art Frigate, armed with BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile, MFSTAR radar, MRSAM Air Defence system, a 76mm Rapid Gun Mount, several close in weapon systems and Rockets and Torpedos for Anti-Submarine Warfare.

The Project 17A Frigates represet a leap from earlier Shivalik Class. It was Designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and the Warship Overseeing Team in Mumbai.

Fun Fact- INS Taragiri revives the legacy of erstwhile INS Taragiri, A Leander Class Frigate which was operated by Indian Navy from 1980-2013.

This Ship is not just a Frigate, but a symbol of growing Indian Maritime and Ship Building Independence.

According to me, now India should also focus on increasing the quantity of orders, sure it will require Capital, but we cannot alone bet on Quality. Indian Navy should now focus on increasing number of ships under each project through Additional Orders, and in meanwhile the Ship Dock Produces it, the Navy can start the work of designing the succeeding project ship, and once all the additional ships are delievered by that time or close to it, it will be safe to say that the designing work will also be complete, they can then directly order those ships, making a chain of continous orders, increasing efficiency and Systemic Habituation for Production.

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Bharat's Companies like L&T and many other defense firms are accelerating for Mission Sudarshan Chakra, which plans on integrating defensive and counter-offensive measures to protect Cities and Critical Assets.

The Project includes integrating air defense and offensive measures to counter threats from drones, missiles and cross border attacks.

The Project aims to create a multi-layered, comprehensive National Shield by 2035.

It will combine Sensor Grids from Space, air and ground platforms providing protection even against Ballistic Missiles.

It will employ AI, Directed Energy Weapons and drones, making a comprehensive Indian Version of Israel's Defense System.

Let me clarify to my Viewers, it is not a new missile or defense system in itself, it is something that will integrate Various existing and upcoming systems like S-400, Akashteer system, and upcoming Project Kusha Defense system.

It will also integrate Indian Air Defence Command and Control System (IACCS) which will provide it an offensive capability.

A Committee has been formed under DRDO and Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit which will submit a report on this.

I feel this is a very big and positive initiative to integrate all defense existing and upcoming defense systems under one umbrella, it will significantly reduce the possibility of casualties during war like situations also keeping Cities and Population Safe without creating confusion among different systems themselves.

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Bharat is on the Verge of finalising a huge $450 Million BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Deal with several Un-disclosed friendly nations. The agreements are currently in final stages.

These nations are said to be impressed by the operational performance of the Missile during Operation Sindoor. The missile's speed, ability to do complex manuevers added with it's newly earned combat proof has greatly helped it garner international appeal.

The Missile was Co-Developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. It is famous for acheiving speeds of 2.8-3.0 Mach while travelling very close to the Ground.

It can strike with a scary precision upto a range of 450Km. This claim was further verified during Operation Sindoor when this missile was used to target and neutralise many Pakistani Air Bases for days. This has further increased it's international appeal both in South Asia and beyond.

The Contracts are expected to be formalised soon, adding to India's growing Export Defense Portfolio. One thing that makes it so appealing is it's versatility, it can be launched from Land, Air and Even Sea through Warships. It makes it attractive to particularly Countries focusing on expanding their Defense Capabilities.

I feel this is a very news and shows that Bharat is not just sitting idly on international platform. This will seriously help India in not just earning money but also in building pressure on it's enemies because we know India's Friends are at odd with what countries.

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After agreeing to Design a 120-140kn jet engine together, now Safran and India's Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) have joined hands to produce HAMMER precision guided Air to Surface weapon system indigenously in India.

Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range (HAMMER) is known throughout the world for it's precision in modular design. It has been inducted in Indian Airforce and now is going to become the cornerstone of Indigenous Platform for the IAF for its own class.

The IAF used this same weapon during Operation Sindoor and was deemed as highly effective by the IAF in destroying fortified targets. The battlefield validation makes it a safe and tactically enhancing choice.

The manufacturing of it will be done under Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) in which both BEL and Safran establish a Join Venture Company (JVC) with equal shareholding (50:50). We can call it the BrahMos Model for Air to Ground Munitions.

The agreement was signed by BEL chairman Manoj Jain and SED Executive and Vice President Alexandre Ziegler in the presence of other officials.

This Partnership will severely strengthen indigenous production as technology transfer to BEL will greatly benefit the country and Local Producttion.

I think it is a great initiative by the Goverenment of India and a smart approach as after this, we can also develop our own, fully indigenous, better version of HAMMER through the technology acquired from France not only that, we will also get our own specific Company to research and manufacture similar better versions of this weapon in future that too locally.

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If you want to know more about this news, here is the link:- https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2025/11/after-hammering-pakistan-with-hammer.html

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India's Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed about it's pact with French Aerospace Leader Safran to Co-Develop a jet engine for 5th gen fighter.

Not just that, India has got the full Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with full technology transfer. This means that now India can not just manufacture it but also we can study it also we will have rights to sell it to other countries.

A clean sheet design means a new start from the previous attempts like Kaveri Engine which will help us in studying and rectifying our mistakes.

This engine will be used in Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) of India and also the all the upcoming further fighter aircrafts. This engine will significantly boost the Range and Endurance of AMCA.

With this we have almost solved our engine problem for AMCA, and with this we have given a clear message regarding our preference between General Electronics (GE) and SAFRAN. Finally, we can say that dependence form USA for engines has significantly reduced eventhough Tejas jest still use them, but in the future we have shown we have better options.

I think it is a really good move by Bharat as the recent unpleasant attitude of USA towards Bharat and the delays in delievering GE F404 engines for Tejas Mk1a have made it difficult for India to see USA as a trustworthy partner in this matter.

Remember "Dependence is Okay but Over- Dependence is never".

I believe if things go right, Bharat will have all resources to design it's first own fully indigenous high power jet engine and will never have to depend any foreign country for Jet Engines.

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Recently, two days ago in Dubai on 21 November, 2025, a Tejas Fighter jet crashed midshow while performing complex Manuevers close to the ground.

First of all we need to know that these complex manuevers include making sharp turns and even a single fault can be fatal. This is not the first time that a plane has crashed during airshow. A Pakistani F-16 Pilot named Nouman Akaram died in a similar way during rehersals. A Polish F-16 too crashed during the rehersals, killing the pilot with it aswell. So, this is not uncommon.

All India mourns this crash, but I have noticed that some people are mourning the wrong thing actually. People are mourning for the Tejas Crashed but some forget about the Pilot who lost his life. In the vdeo we can see that the pilot who's name is Wing Commander Namansh Sayal until the very last moment tried his best to recover the plane from cashing, his first priority was honour of his nation and he died trying to protect it.

What I am saying is that the Air Frame needs not to be mourned, it can be made again, what we should really mourn about is the Pilot lost. With the pilot we did not lose just a precious son of Bharat Mata but also the skill and Experience of a seasoned pilot, and that is never coming back.

To all the Family Members of Wing Commander Namansh Sayal, they have our deepest Condolensces and the whole nation prays for Namansh Sayal's Soul, he lived by the moto "Service before Self".

For his soul "Om Shanti"

Now about the other part. I anticipate that now many sources will claim that recently there was rumour that Tejas was leaking and now this happened, what I anticipate is that some people will try to justify this claim, but to all my viewers I would like to tell that these are all vague claims and let me prove how.

The IAF had actually sent two Tejas to Dubai Airshow with the serial numbers 'LA 5025' and LA 5026' Respectively.

The LA 5025 is only for ground display and this is the Tejas that was rumoured to be leaking but it was only condensed water, the one that crashed was LA 5026.

We all must appeal to the goverenment and IAF to investigate the cause of this crash sternously, was it really Pilot's fault, which is a possibility, but if it was the machine's fault, it needs to be fixed as quickly as possible to ensure that we don't lose any more of our skilled pilots ever again.

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Recently, the MDL was hinting at Project 15C destroyers rather than project 18 NGD. But now, things seem to have take a turn in a real short time. Recently in an interview, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sanjay J. Vatsayan said that the Navy has made a really matured and good design for Destroyers which will weingh around 11,000 Tons.

This means the project mentioned is definitely Project 18 because Project 15C destroyers will not exceed 10,000 Tons of weight.

He further added that they are expecting Goverenment approval and AoN (Acceptance of Neccesity) in the same fiscal year.

The method for production will be SP (Strategic Partnership) Model, in which two of the lowest bidders will be chosen for Production.

This really is a type of confusion in the defence Community and we are closely monitoring the situation. Nothing can be said before further classifications by the Navy but by the recent statements, it seems like the Navy despite MDL's obligations is still pushing for Project 18 Destroyers

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As we had mentioned before in one of our Posts before, the Navy and the MDL were choosing between Project 18 also known as NGD and Project 15C, the Successor of Project 15B destroyers. It seems by the recent interviews of MDL officials that advance talks have begun for Project 15C, which can be considered a significant jump from Project 15B. Several analysts say that this project is introduced because Indian Navy wants quick, low risk increment before committing to NGD which cost around 80.000-1,00,000 Crore Rupees.

This Project will include 4-6 destroyers according to the Navy's desire. Each destroyer will weigh around 8,500-9,500 tons with their length being 165-170m. They are said to be equipped with 48-64 Universal Vertical Launch System (UVLS). They will have missiles like Brahmos, Barak 8 and future Vertical Launch-Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM).

I feel it is a good approach but I also feel we should also consider some other aspects, most important of them being 'Quantity'. Many of our destroyers like Kolkata Class destroyers are getting old and if we want to Acheive our Mission of 300 Warships by 2030-35, we need to also focus on Quantity like our Arch-Rival. We need to invest more in Defence overall, we should order atleast 7-8 destroyers under each project, this can be done only in two ways, one by compromising on quality which is not an option, second by increasing our Budget. If we really need to grow then some costs cannot be neglected.

What can be done in this case according me is that we can first initially order 6 Project 15C destroyers and after they are delievered we can place an order of additional two destroyers (Similarly to what we did with Kalvari Class Submarines) and simulataneously start working on design of Project 18 NGD destroyers. This way we can make sure of both 'Quality' and 'Quantity'.

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If you want to know more about Project 15C destroyers, heres the link:- https://idrw.org/mdl-hints-at-project-15c-a-stealthier-heavier-kolkata-class-successor-on-the-horizon/

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The MDL(Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd) is anticipating the start of one of the biggest destroyer acquisition plan by the Indian Navy also known as Project 18 Next Generation Destroyers.

These Destroyers will be the largest ever built in India and by that you can anticipate that they will be the first f their class. Some sources even anticipate that ships of this size and weight should come under Cruiser Class, so we can also call it as India' first Cruiser Project. Each Vessel is estimated to weigh around 10,000 Tons.

However some sources also say the project anticipated could also be Project 15c, a follow on of Project 15b destroyers also called Vishakapatnam Class Destroyers. This variant will be more advance and stealthy.

This whole project is estimated to cost around 70,000-80,000Cr Rs ($8-9 Billion).

So in both the cases, it's a win-win for us and our Navy.

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You must have had seen the recent Video that claimed that Tejas Mk-1 of India and one of the best in it's class was leaking oil in Dubai Air Show. We are going to bust this propoganda of some Poor people from a specific country. So let's begin.

First of all, let's understand what was that was seen flowing out of the plane, it was actually WATER. Let's dig deep. When the Engine of the plane is on, it traps some air that is called 'Bleed Air'. This air is very high pressurised and it has no practical applications, however upon reducing it's pressure, it is of great use. It is used for maintaining Cockpit Pressure, mostly, to do so this Bleed Air goes through Condensation (Some People from a specific Country don't read about this in their textbooks) which produces water which needs to flow out. The same mechanism is also present in F-35.

These Arguements sometimes make me feel these guys don't even have AC in their house and those who have (Children of military Officials) have centralised ACs, so these desperate guys really don't have ACs, so I can't really blame them.

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Here we will not just discuss ut also share our own opinions regarding various matters. We will point out Goverenment's and Security Agencie's shortcomings and will at the right time also Praise them for their Work and Service.

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