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Made a 3D model after long while... @BAESystemsInc De Havilland Vampire FB.52 of @IAF_MCC. Made on @Blender. This is an authentic colour scheme showing the vampire in a rare green-gray camo in IAF service. #3dartwork #Blender3d #IAF #vampire #History #illustration #myart #camo

Thks @MeluhaMaritime Folks, watch this short excellent episode on how Drones are changing modern warfare. Our resident expert @sankkulkarni, in conversation with @Palaksharmanews & @arjuniyer002 lucidly, but without jargon, explains the intricacies of the subject. @abhilashtomy @PadmajaParulkar @Urmimala_A @MulaMutha @rathorekaran17 @JoBeingjoe @probirpaymate @ajaykraina @Aryan_warlord @AshTheWiz @DeekshaSaksena @dperi84 @astrokaran @w_karve

Drones - Game Changers of Modern Warfare In this episode with @sankkulkarni, hosts @Palaksharmanews and @arjuniyer002 discuss the evolution of drones over the years, how they impact Maritime warfare and what are the current threat perceptions for India. Watch the complete episode on YouTube: youtu.be/2DXhute4sUQ To listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5VpH4c… @srikantkesnur @zwerubae @indiannavy @SpokespersonMoD @IN_WNC @IN_HQENC @IN_HQSNC @InNwc @IN_WesternFleet @IN_HQMNA @IN_GNA @IN_GDD @IN_KTKNA @thisdayin_IN @abhilashtomy @hemantkhatri07 @prabalmohanty @SandeepUnnithan @kirtitejas @harshshah0904 @poojasbhatnagar @SaheliJNU @varunpendse #maririmeconversations #meluhamaritime #dronewarfare #unmanedcombatsystems #maritimedomainawareness

Pleased to share my latest publication with the Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism (CTEC). “Zakat, Proxies, and Plausible Deniability: The Financial Network of the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba” middlebury.edu/institute/acad…

@AnchitGupta9 @CAPS_INDIA @singhshwetabh71 @arjuniyer002 Wonderful. Such initiatives can spur scholarship on a range of issues. We are delighted that @arjuniyer002 is also part of our Research Cohort at @MeluhaMaritime and his contributions with us too are significant.

Not to mention the constant guidance from @vayusena & @ThatviSingh sirs and the dozens of retired service personnel and veterans guiding us throughout our journey! Also the great support from @Satyajit_Lall

Very grateful for the opportunity by @CAPS_INDIA, the faith of @AnilGolani sir, @AshishVohra6570 sir & team's mentors on our work. It wouldn't have been possible without the amazing synergy with @singhshwetabh71 , which literally goes beyond timezones! @IAF_MCC

Congratulations! Well done!

Jungee Sails into Valhalla This article by Cmde @srikantkesnur about Cmde Inderjeet Sharma dives into the life, career and merits of Cmde Inderjeet "Jungee" Sharma, one of the mission leaders of Op Trident (1971), and Commander of the INS Nirghat which fired the first missiles at Karachi Harbour. Read the complete article on Meluha Maritime: meluhamaritime.com/post/jungee-sa… @zwerubae @indiannavy @IN_HQENC @IN_WNC @IN_WesternFleet @IN_HQSNC @InNwc @IN_HQMNA @IN_GNA @IN_GDD @IN_KTKNA @kirtitejas @arjuniyer002 @sankkulkarni @BanerjiAnuttama @SaheliJNU @poojasbhatnagar @harshshah0904 #IndianNavy #MaritimeIndia #NavalHeritage #IndiaAtSea #OceanLegacy #SeaStories #NavalHistory

Not many know but 1 Alizé was tasked to fly ELINT operations for the IAF during the final week of the '65 War, but no combat was done. The ac & it's crew conducted such duties until end of 65. Idea was to spot enemy radars, illuminate n then strike bomb/rocket them.

@AdityaR28415548 Makes no sense. Several ex MiG-23/27 Sqns fly the Su-30 now, see Nos. 2, 9, 31, 220, 221, 222 Sqns. The platform was phased out because doctrine shifted to multirole.

@AnchitGupta9 we retired 150+ aircraft with no replacement

On this day in 2009, the Indian Air Force closed the MiG-23 chapter. The MiG-23BN flew its final sortie on 6 March 2009 from Halwara with No. 221 Squadron, the Valiants, the last IAF unit still operating the type. Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major presided over the phasing-out ceremony, and Wing Commander YJ Joshi and Squadron Leader TR Sahu flew the aircraft on its last flight. The fighter variant, the MiG-23MF, had already left service in 2007. The MiG-23 entered IAF service in two types, each answering a different operational requirement. The MiG-23BN came in as a dedicated strike aircraft after the Jaguar decision, part of the wider effort to modernise the IAF’s tactical strike arm and move beyond older platforms such as the Su-7 and Marut. The MiG-23MF followed as a quicker air-defence response to the changing regional balance, especially after Pakistan’s F-16 acquisition, bringing look-down/shoot-down radar and early beyond-visual-range capability into IAF service before the Mirage 2000 arrived. By the time the final BN landed, the MiG-23 had compiled a substantial operational record. In service from January 1981, the BN went on to feature in operations ranging from Meghdoot to Safed Sagar. During Kargil, MiG-23BNs struck targets around Tiger Hill and Muntho Dhalo, and by retirement the type had logged more than 1,54,000 flying hours in Indian colours. Roughly 162 MiG-23 BN, MF and trainer aircraft are understood to have served with the IAF. To the best of my knowledge, Air Cmde Hari Naidu logged the highest hours on the BN at 2,052. The Bharat Rakshak database lists 54 MiG-23 airframes lost in accidents, including the trainer variant, which continued in service for years alongside the MiG-27. MiG-23 Squadrons in IAF 10 Sqn (BN): 1981-1993 220 Sqn (BN): 1981-2005 221 Sqn (BN): 1981-2009 31 Sqn (BN): 1983-2003 223 Sqn (MF): 1982-1989 224 Sqn (MF): 1983-2007 @zone5aviation has enough material and knowledge to write a book on the subject, perhaps one day :-) #IAFHistory @IAF_MCC

🚨🚨Publication Alert🚨🚨 In the latest #InFocus, Arjun Prakash Iyer @arjuniyer002 (Research Scholar, Unni Kartha Chair of Excellence, CAPSS), writes on the ‘Bharat Aero 2026 Held in Bengaluru’ on March 11. Tap on the 🔗 below to read his reflections on latest #BharatAero iteration.👇🏼 capssindia.org/bharat-aero-20…

Recently, I was a delegate at the "Bharat Aero 2026" conference. My latest article for @CAPS_INDIA provides a ground report on the developments that took place during the recent event: capssindia.org/bharat-aero-20… #Groundreport #BharatAero2026 #UCAS #MUMT #IndianAirForce

From Indus Valley to the IFR 2016 This article, co-authored by Cmde @srikantkesnur and Dr Meera Bhadre, was originally written in 2016 for the official coffee table book released to mark the International Fleet Review 2016. The article was published on Meluha Maritime's website as a run up to the IFR that was conducted in Vizag in February 2026 and is being shared here for wider readership. The article sheds light on the role of the ocean in Indian history over three millennia. It offers insights on how the ocean has been a conduit for the propagation of trade, culture, and knowledge across the world. Read the complete article on Meluha Maritime: meluhamaritime.com/post/from-indu… @zwerubae @indiannavy @IN_HQENC @IN_WNC @IN_WesternFleet @IN_HQSNC @InNwc @IN_HQMNA @IN_GNA @IN_GDD @IN_KTKNA @kirtitejas @arjuniyer002 @sankkulkarni @BanerjiAnuttama @SaheliJNU @poojasbhatnagar @harshshah0904 #MeluhaMaritime #MaritimeHistory #IndianMaritimeHistory #IndianNavy #SeaPower #IndoPacific #Seafaring #OceanLegacy

Eastern India’s Maritime Heritage This article was posted on the website of Meluha Maritime as a run up to the IFR that was conducted in Vizag in February 2026. The article is being shared here for wider readership. In this article, Cmde Srikant Kesnur explores the rich maritime heritage of Eastern India, where ancient ports such as Tamralipta and the Kalinga coast once connected the subcontinent with Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka across the Bay of Bengal. Supported by thriving river systems and natural harbours, these seafaring networks enabled vibrant trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of ideas, leaving a legacy that continues to shape India’s maritime identity today. Read the entire article on Meluha Maritime: meluhamaritime.com/post/eastern-i… @srikantkesnur @zwerubae @indiannavy @IN_HQENC @IN_WNC @IN_WesternFleet @IN_HQSNC @InNwc @IN_HQMNA @IN_GNA @IN_GDD @IN_KTKNA @kirtitejas @arjuniyer002 @sankkulkarni @BanerjiAnuttama @SaheliJNU @poojasbhatnagar @harshshah0904 #MaritimeHistory #EasternIndia #IndianOcean #MaritimeHeritage #BayOfBengal #Kalinga #Tamralipta #SeaTrade #IndianMaritimeHistory #IndoPacific #MeluhaMaritime

It was a very insightful event to attend, as I learnt how the Indian Military, Indian Defence Manufacturing Complex and foreign OEMs interact to keep the forces operational and future ready.

In this episode of #MaritimeConversations, host @arjuniyer002 interviews Cmde Ravi Nautiyal about his specialisation in hydrography and ocean surveying. Cmde Nautiyal offers us discerning insights about the importance of hydrography, the work of a hydrographer, and anecdotes from his own career, including his work post the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Check out the entire conversation on YouTube: youtu.be/axWl3bszYOo?si… To listen only on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1JdOYZ… @srikantkesnur @zwerubae @indiannavy @thisdayin_IN @IN_WNC @IN_HQENC @IN_HQSNC @IN_WesternFleet @SpokespersonMoD @DefPROMumbai @Palaksharmanews @varunpendse @sankkulkarni @SaheliJNU @harshshah0904 @BanerjiAnuttama

The Mirage F1 was a 1966 fighter and air superiority aircraft. It entered service with the French Air Force in 1973 and more than 700 were produced and sold in 11 countries. © ECPAD

Lovely thread! Very interesting and informative.

𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 - 1000 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 #INSVikrant achieves 1000 successful and safe arrested landings, marking a testament to relentless teamwork and combat readiness. RAdm Vivek Dahiya, NM, #FOCWF commended Team #Vikrant and her embarked squadrons for this proud operational milestone. #1000Traps #SwordArm @IN_WNC @IN_WesternFleet

Indian Army : Forever by Your Side Major MM Raza (Retired), commissioned into 6 GRENADIERS, devoted the prime years of his life to the nation from 1980 to 1994. Even after he hung his uniform, the bond with his unit never faded. On his final journey, his comrades stood in silent salute - not just to a soldier but to a brother. @adgpi @TheSatishDua @danvir_chauhan @RDXThinksThat @LtGenDPPandey