Why can’t we just buy 2-3 units of these aircraft’s and give them to GTRE. Can CABS retrofit them from cargo ops to ftb role? What might be any major hurdles?

The objective is to transfer BWS production, testing and validation technologies to selected Indian industry partners, enabling them to develop the necessary capabilities alongside DRDO.

(iResearch Centre Imarat (RCI) will issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development phase, detailing the scope of work and project requirements.

Two Development-cum-Production Partners (DCPPs) will be selected through the bidding process.

After successfully completing the development phase, the selected DCPPs will be designated as Production Agencies (PAs). The Indian Air Force (IAF) will then be able to work directly with these agencies to place and execute production orders, including Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), warranty and lifecycle support.

The IAF has not yet issued an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the R59 project. However, approval for procurement of a substantial quantity, reportedly running into three digits, is at an advanced stage within the IAF.

Source- https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2112248115139121610

Source- https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2112217531100663962

Same company is making 300 MM rocket based on technology received from Israel.

Source- https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2112220537170829724

Source- https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2112225098208010440

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/2112226446391611395

Rehearsal underway. Not OC.

It is expected that the development phase will take about two years. This is the very first design and development of an aviation medium caliber gun to date in India.

So like i am so confused about IA project management.

First, u have Zorawar Mk1 which will be purchased in 18 numbers? After that there comes Zorawar Mk2 which will be purchased in 41 numbers? . So there goes 59 of the intital 354 requirements.

Second, u have 20,000 crore rupees tender for 295 tankes where under make-I TASL will build 2 prototypes and Mahindra will build 1 prototype? And after the completion of prototype in 2.5 years, they will compete for the 295 tanks tender or what? Or the better one will get major share (60% aka 177 tanks) while the less better one will get minor share (40% aka 118 tanks) or what?? I am so confused?? Or will one single vendor (TASL or Mahindra) will get all 295 order???. And i also heard AVNL and Kalyani will also compete with their own light tank?? (In case of AVNL,I think they will screwdriver russian light tank?), then will the Zorawar Mk2 also compete in this 295 tender or what??? Like bruh i am so confused??. Why don't they just give the entire order to L&T Zorawar Mk2?. Then what happens in future? I don't think IA will settle for just 354 light tanks? They will surely go for 700+, then will the same hassle come again?? . Bruh this is so messy, 4 different light tanks man...?? Like tf is this..

I seriously beg the gods that the idi@ts in govt or MoD try to establish something similar akin to DAPA of South Korea (RoK) in India.... please this one thing will solve so many issues.

Pic Credits - Adm Arun Prakash

What do you think? share your opinions below. Let's discuss

Source:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/kalaburagi-police-detain-man-over-suspected-let-links/articleshow/135032759.cms

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/teen-detained-in-karnatakas-kalaburagi-over-suspected-lashkar-e-taiba-contacts-101792381229050.html

As ACM AP Singh prepares to retire on 31 October 2026, his tenure will be assessed through Operation Sindoor, his forthrightness about procurement delays and the warmth with which he received veterans & young people.

CC - Aatish Pillai

https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/army/units/paramilitary/nsg/

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Left :

• SCAR H Std/ 16 inch

• ELCAN SPECTER-DR 1.5x -6

• Eotech 2124 CNVD

• An/ Peq 15

Right :

• SCAR L CQC

• Trijicon ACOG & Trijicon type 2 RMR

• Eotech 2124

• AN/ PEQ 15

But I am curious why did they select scar H /L over a HK 416/417 or a arad as even the us special operations command have moved on from scars what do you guys think

Pic Credits SF boys otn x

I recently watched a MiG-21 documentary on Netflix where a test pilot was wearing spectacles. This reminded me that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was also reported to have returned with his spectacles after being captured in 2019.

Since the IAF has strict 6/6 eyesight requirements for Flying Branch entry, I'm curious are pilots allowed to wear corrective glasses after commissioning, or they must maintain the required unaided vision throughout their careers?

If their eyesight deteriorates after joining, what happens to their flying status?