Thread by @InsightGL

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-History is full of situations in which smaller forces have won against larger Nos–#Hitler defeated #France in World War II
-There were many factors, but superior weaponry was 1 major factor
-Who would dominate future wars
-Question is fascinating

#IndianArmy #IndianAirForce

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-Change in futuristic weaponry is driven by:
-#ArtificiallIntelligence
-#MachineLearning
-3D #technology
-#India has largest pool of AI-ready talent in the world
-India ranks 3rd among countries with highest penetration of AI skills, among its workforce, after #USA & #China

-Futuristic weapon systems for #Indian Armed Forces:
-HAL’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
-Super-maneuverable multirole combat stealth 5th-generation ac
-Air superiority, ground attack, bombing, intercepting, strike
-Speed Mach 2.5
-Service ceiling 60k ft

#IndianAirForce

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-#DRDO Agni-VI – A 4-stage ICBM
-3-tonne warhead(10 MIRV nuclear warheads)
-Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Warheads
-Each warhead strikes different target
Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle performs evasive maneuvers confusing enemy air defence systems
-Range 8-12000 km

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-#DRDO BrahMos-II
-Hypersonic under joint development with #Russia
-Mach 7
-Range 180 miles
-Multiple platforms – ships, submarines, aircraft, land
-Hypersonic #technology demonstrator vehicle(HSTDV) has been successfully tested in Sep 2020
-Effect 36 times compared to Mach 1

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-#DRDO Aura UCAV – The unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)
-An autonomous, self-defending high-speed reconnaissance UAV
-It has weapon firing capability
-It is expected to carry a pair of laser-guided bombs and would be utilized by the #IndianAirForce and #IndianNavy

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-#DRDO Electromagnetic Railgun
-Supported with a laser-based close-in weapon system(CIWS)
-300 kW laser system deployed on warship is capable of shooting down aerial threats
-In addition, the #IndianArmy may also get its version of laser-based systems on its combat vehicles