Diptendu Choudhury
@SonicLancer
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The Israel-Gaza dynamics aside, the piece flags an eternal leadership truth- The resolve to voice dissent, confront prevailing assumptions, and uphold professional integrity—even at personal cost. Where are we on this?
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True military leadership is measured not only by valor under fire, but by the resolve to voice dissent, confront prevailing assumptions, and uphold professional integrity—even at personal cost
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As the last flight of the MiG 21 draws closer, a fitting swan song 🤗🥂
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Theaterisation has always been about control and ownership and nothing to do with inter-services jointness. This legacy hierarchical construct is ill-suited for future conflicts where strategic agility, operational flexibility and a flatter command structure will be the key.
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A 'selfie' taken in a MiG 21 Bis, with a bulky SLR camera (may just be the first ever!!), circa 1985. Holding the camera with the left hand resting on the throttle, with no way to know if you're in the frame. sheer chance!. Twice in a row priceless!!
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Will HAL ever be able to bridge the gap in devp & production scale of the Tejas & AMCA relying on US engines? How will the IAF fill the MRFA gap, before the older fleets retire? How will India fill this serious deterrence gap??
97 additional Tejas Mk-1A okayed, now Onus is on plane-maker HAL to deliver on time. Speed of production will be decisive for IAF's battle-readiness. @thetribunechd @HALHQBLR.@IAF_MCC @DefenceMinIndia.@PMOIndia.Link 👇.
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A serious look at India's offensive air power and its vital role in conventional deterrence and future national security with Sandeep Unnithan on Chakra TV.
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The incredible MiG 21 Bis. The Flying Lances in a box formation streaking (840 kms) over the salt flats at low levels (100m) over the Rann of Kutch. Circa 2002, Nov 26.
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Shekhar Gupta puts out a reality check of the IAF's immense and unsung role in India's wars. Coming from a respected media person, will hopefully remove some of the prevalent air blindness, in all quarters!
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Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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Enroute the final flypast over Red fort on 15 Aug 97, eighteen years ago! The colours of a hard earned and precious freedom. 🇮🇳
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Happy Independence Day. The first SU 30K ever in National Colours for the first independence day flypast over Red Fort in 1997!
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90 hours of sheer professionalism, guts and glory. And a much deserved - 4 SYSMs, 5 UYSMs, 9 VrCs, 1 SC, 13 YSMs & 26 VM (G). Way to go IAF! You have made history!! Never been more proud of the Warriors in Blue!!!
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RT @AnchitGupta9: For the first time in India’s history, air power is set to outshine every other force in wartime honours. The future jus….
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A truly enriching interaction followed my talk at the Vivekananda International Foundation on the topic - "Aerospace Power in India’s National Security: Future Flightpath". Grateful to Dr Arvind Gupta, the Director of VID for the opportunity.
Glimpses from the talk by Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM and Distinguished Fellow, VIF on “Aerospace Power in India’s National Security: Future Flightpath” which was held earlier today at the VIF @vifinida, New Delhi.
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A privilege to address the Air Warriors of HQ Western Air Command the tip of the IAF's sword in Op Sindoor, on 'Indian Air Power: Contemporary and Future Dynamics'. An excellent discussion and interaction. Honoured and grateful.
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After the Air Chief declared the PAF losses in Op Sindoor, it set off another media storm! In discussion with Sandeep Unnithan on some key aspects of the talk by the CAS.
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The truth shall prevail amidst all the narratives, misinformation, and attempts to downplay the IAF's role! Also validated my Offensive AD concept which I first spoke about 3yr ago in the 13 Jumbo Mazumdar Seminar at CAPS.
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ThePrint was first to report that S-400 system saw action first time during Operation Sindoor. Info on actual kills was then held back since IAF was still analysing inputs, it is learnt.
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The first report had missed out the role of air power! Underscores the air blindness in our security and strategic community. Revised version with contributions by ACM VR Chaudhari and me. Better late than never!
🚨Updated E-Book on Op Sindoor🚨.We have added a new section on the Air Domain in Op Sindoor, to @HappymonJacob @LtGenHooda Eds E-book "Operation Sindoor & India's New Doctrine of Deterrence".New Essays by Air Mshl (Dr) Diptendu Choudhury @SonicLancer, Air Chief Marshal VR
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Anchit Gupta is showcasing the IAF 's Fiesty 'First Supersonic' Fighter as it is shortly due to fly into the sunset after over six decades of incredible service to the Nation. Goodbye my love!
Here’s a fascinating nugget:: The @IAF_MCC induction of the MiG-21 in 1963 led to unintended military co-operation between Soviet and American systems, right after the Cuban Missile Crisis. Here's how the MiG-21 teamed up with a US radar in combat. 🧵. #IAFHistory #MiG21Nuggets
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As the last of the legendary MiG 21 Squadrons is set to wind down, meet another living legend of the IAF. He has the highest number of hours on the feisty little fighter in the world. With over 3000 sorties on it, she remains my true love too!
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Air Commodore Surendra Singh Tyagi (retd), who flew more MIG-21s after a crash landing in 1978 than before the incident, says it is one of the best aircraft ever produced.
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A second round with Lt Gen PR Shankar on his Gunner's Shot podcast. Discussing the evolving paradigms of India's air power.
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