Atul Chandra

Independent Defence Journalist
Aerospace & Indo-Pacific

[Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu]

That's right!
We carried a details article on the topic in our Issue 6 Nov/Dec 1990 by By Raj Mahindra (Formerly Managing Director Design & Development with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)... and then re-carried it in our History Special in Issue 5 Nov/Dec 2025.

Do have a look at https://t.co/mz1LD3zsfa on page 86 onwards.

[Khaled Nordin 🇲🇾 @KhaledNordin]

𝐔𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐀: 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐊𝐔𝐊𝐔𝐇 𝐊𝐄𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐑𝐀

Dengan keupayaan pengawasan dan perisikan berterusan melebihi 24 jam, ANKA akan memperkukuh keupayaan kesedaran maritim negara serta meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan pertahanan Malaysia di Laut China Selatan.

Aset ini turut membolehkan pemantauan berterusan di kawasan strategik seperti Beting Patinggi Ali dan perairan Sabah Timur demi melindungi kepentingan serta kedaulatan negara.

#khalednordinmindef
#TUDM
#ANKA
#MalaysiaMADANI

[Open Magazine @Openthemag]

"Using the lower air space would mean more chances of success and achieving surprise. Pakistan was unable to counter any of the nine targets that were selected for the May 7 action. One of the targets was deep inside (Pakistan) at Bhawalpur. We did not have that kind of drone. Today, we do. But every time we have to think of a new strategy," #AnilChauhan tells @RajeevDOpen #OperationSindoor https://t.co/IsmLRNN2KN

[U.S. Pacific Command @USPACOM]

Department of War Restores U.S. Pacific Command Designation.

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM).

Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands.

Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific. From its critical role in establishing the post-WWII regional security architecture to its coordination of joint forces during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and countless humanitarian operations, the USPACOM namesake carries decades of military heritage and enduring regional partnerships.

USPACOM’s vast area of responsibility—spanning from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India—remains exactly the same. The command's fundamental mission and its unwavering commitment to maintaining a free and open theater alongside regional allies and partners are unchanged.

https://t.co/5zeycP2lip

[Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited @kssldefence]

We’re ready to welcome you at #Eurosatory 2026!

📍Visit us at Hall 4, G 160.

[Atul Chandra @CheckSix_Bison]

South Korea's 2025 defence exports amounted to USD 15.4 billion ! A 60.4% increase from 2024.

[대한민국 정부 @hellopolicy]

📢 #K방산 대한민국의 안보를 지키고 세계로 뻗어갑니다🚀
#실용_대한민국 #국민주권정부_1년의_변화
#38대_대표성과_32

자주국방의 기반!
우리나라 방위산업이
미래 성장동력으로 발돋움하고 있습니다.

정부는 ‘방산 4대 강국’ 도약을 목표로
K-방산 육성에 힘쓰고 있는데요.

지난해 방산 수출액은 154억 달러.
2024년보다 60.4% 증가하며
글로벌 방산 시장에서 경쟁력을 입증했습니다.

또 세계 최고 수준의 디젤 잠수함
‘장영실함’ 독자개발(‘25.10.)을 비롯해
4.5세대 초음속 전투기
’KF-21‘ 양산 1호기 출고(’26.3.) 등

우리가 직접 설계‧개발‧양산할 수 있는
독자적인 첨단 방산기술 역량을
보유한 나라가 되었습니다.

대한민국 경제와 안보를 함께 지키는 K-방산!

글로벌 방산 4강을 향해
힘차게 전진하겠습니다.

👉국민과 함께 만든 1년의 변화,
#정책브리핑 에서 더 자세히 확인해 보세요!
https://t.co/sJ7C8VFkdg
​
#정부출범1주년 #국민이_만든_대전환의_길
#회복과도약 #모두의1년

[Lee Ann Quann @AnnQuann]

"Phoenix"

The staff at Factory A32 of Vietnam People Air Force sharing insights into the overhaul of Sukhoi Su-30MK2 multi-role fighters and subsequent test flights. The Flanker fleet is the backbone of the Air Force and Factory A32 gives the birds special attention.

[Aviation Archive - Tim Farmer @aviationarchive]

The new 494th FS F-15E paint scheme that was just unveiled is BADASS. The heritage paint scheme pays tribute to the F-111F Aardvark aircraft that operated from RAF Lakenheath in support of Operation El Dorado Canyon in 1986.🫡

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

https://t.co/AGoD7IalPR

[Air & Space Forces Magazine @ASForcesMag]

GAO: Only One in Four F-35s Can Fly All Missions as Readiness Keeps Slipping
https://t.co/rUl8PB0EPs

[Anne-Sylvaine Chassany @ChassNews]

!! German missile maker Diehl Defence is hoping to bring production of Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile to Germany as the continent races to acquire the ability to hit targets deep inside Russia.
https://t.co/yUFqO4NqTZ
by @laurapitel

[Atul Chandra @CheckSix_Bison]

The SLAF gets upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft back in the air ! Still looks the business !!

[Sri Lanka Air Force @airforcelk]

🇱🇰 The Lion Cub takes flight once again!

The SLAF successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft. Featuring advanced avionics and enhanced multirole capabilities, the upgraded Kfir strengthens Sri Lanka’s air defence and future readiness.

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

#ThisDayThatYear.

On this day in 1997, the Indian Air Force marked a significant milestone with the induction of eight Su-30K aircraft into No. 24 Squadron "Hawks" at Air Force Station Lohegaon, Pune.

The induction started a new era in the IAF's combat capability, enhancing its reach, versatility and air dominance potential.

#IndianAirForce
#Su30K
#Hawks
#IAFHistory

@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@adgpi
@indiannavy
@CareerinIAF

[Airbus Defence @AirbusDefence]

The first 'Made in India' Airbus C295 military transport aircraft has conducted its first test flight from the Final Assembly Line in Vadodara 🇮🇳, marking a milestone for Indian aviation and defence. This maiden test flight is a crucial step in the aircraft's post production testing process. As the first of 40 aircraft to be built in India, the test flight advances the programme's objective of delivering the first 'Made in India' C295 aircraft this year to the Indian Air Force.

A game changer in the Government of India's 'Make in India' vision, the C295 India programme is the first instance of a military aircraft being manufactured in India by the private sector. The programme's progress reflects the steady and dedicated work of Airbus, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the several Indian MSMEs, which are manufacturing parts for the aircraft across India.

We thank the Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and Government of India, for their unwavering trust in us.

We are building the future of Indian aerospace.

#Airbus #TASL #C295 #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat

[Defense Innovation Unit @DIU_x]

Yesterday’s historic @USNavy rescue in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of DIU’s Production-Ready, Inexpensive, Maritime Expeditionary (PRIME) Small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV) program.

The Saronic Corsair used in the operation was developed through DIU’s competitive PRIME sUSV solicitation, which successfully prototyped, validated and delivered mission-ready vehicles to the Navy in under 15 months. Validation of production readiness was executed in just four months. The delivery speed was 50% to 70% faster than legacy acquisition approaches, which previously took more than six years.

This vehicle is one of many that have been deployed by the Navy into real-world environments. DIU is committed to using autonomous technology across domains to get our warfighters out of harm’s way.

https://t.co/k4wVXiWKWg

[Para Bellum @ReHorizon3]

The @Philippine_Navy 🇵🇭 Flag-Officer-in-Command, Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta announced on 9th, the delivery of the "much-awaited" BrahMos Shore-Based Anti-ship Missile Systems. A very important milestone not only for the Navy, but for the entire @TeamAFP, he added.

[Atul Chandra @CheckSix_Bison]

@RAeSTimR Very sad news :( Travel Well Geoff.

[Elbit Systems @ElbitSystemsLtd]

SkyStriker is a fully autonomous loitering munition that offers battle-proven precision strike capabilities.
With rapid and flexible deployment via canister or catapult launch systems, SkyStriker features autonomous navigation during cruising and loitering phases.
Its automatic video tracker enables day/night target acquisition, while abort capability allows it to go around and re-engage targets.

SkyStriker locates, acquires, and strikes operator-designated targets with a 5 or 10 kg warhead installed in the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance.
Its electric propulsion offers a low acoustic signature for covert low-altitude operations.

SkyStriker will also be on display at ILA.
Meet us and experience it up close.
𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟰𝟬 | 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟬 – 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

[Marinen @Swedish_Navy]

Marinen provskjuter skarpa torpeder från en obemannad stridsbåt med lyckat resultat.

Syftet är att utvärdera torped mot fientliga ytstridsfartyg som ett möjligt vapen till Amfibiebataljon 2030.

Torpedskjutningen genomförs tillsammans med FMV, FOI och Saab.