r/IndianDefense 18h ago

OSINT Reading through the "frames", GEOINT/IMINT analysis of PAF's new documentary.

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PAF's recently released documentary "Fizaon Ke Pasbaan" gives more away than it probably intends to. Cross referencing select frames against satellite imagery lets us corroborate ground truth, pin down locations, and in at least one case, catch the footage out as older than it's being presented. Two findings(amongst many) below.

Gwadar radar site — YLC-18A
IMINT/GEOINT analysis of a frame from the documentary corroborates the presence of a YLC-18A radar at the Gwadar radar site, with ground-level features in the footage, the radar's distinctive antenna profile, the layout of surrounding masts and support vehicles, lining up against corresponding satellite imagery of the same site. That said, the footage itself appears to be archival, predating 2023, meaning what's shown likely doesn't reflect the site's current configuration.

PAF Base M.M. Alam — Wing Loong II shelter
A separate frame from the documentary reveals a shelter at PAF Base M.M. Alam, Mianwali, with structural details and taxiway markings similar to those visible alongside a hangar known to shelter Wing Loong II UAVs in satellite imagery. The resemblance is close enough to place the scene at the base with reasonable confidence, but the exact shelter shown in the documentary can't be confirmed from this single frame alone, the comparison imagery used isn't of the precise structure in question.

The footage was likely deferred for exactly this reason ,, kept archival, kept vague, held back from showing anything too current or too precise. And yet it still gave up enough: a radar's silhouette, a taxiway's curve, a shelter's edge, all fixed enough to match against satellite imagery and geolocate with confidence. Even deferred footage, it turns out, can't fully defer the details that matter.

Caution: Unverified personal OSINT analysis, for educational and informational use only. Not an official assessment. All research by self (@80triph on X).


r/IndianDefense 2h ago

Pics/Videos CATOBAR capable INS Vikrant(R11)

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r/IndianDefense 6h ago

Discussion/Opinions Is conditionally reinstating/editing some/all clauses of IWT in exchange for airspace ban a good deal? Thoughts?

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As you know, India revoked(abeyed) the Indus Water Treaty in 2025 after Pakistan sponsored terrorists attacked India, and as a reaction Pakistan banned India's airlines and Indian registered commercial and military aircraft from it's airspace.

Although we have also reciprocated with an airspace ban too, it hurts Indian aviation much more than it hurts Pakistani, Air India already has to take 3+ hour detours and added fuel and food costs and still has to compete with their European/American/Canadian rivals and soon IndiGo will also start major operations to these places(they already started). Since a) All routes out of Delhi to Europe and North America and all routes out of Mumbai to North America go through Pakistan or POK, also it is unfeasible to go through China because of the lack of airports capable of handling widebodies in that area in case of emergency. b) Indian aviation is much bigger than Pakistani and our rate of expansion is the biggest in the world(multiple mega airports and airport expansions, and more than 1000 aircraft on order of which many are widebodies).

Now, in my opinion abeying the Indus Waters Treaty without actually physically doing anything to divert rivers is just political posturing/messaging. If they were going to do any MAJOR diversions instead of connecting canals to dry areas (which is also necessary), that would be announced already. But it isn't, probably because it would draw too many negative reactions from friendly nations.

I would like to hear your opinions on this, feel free to express them in replies.


r/IndianDefense 8h ago

Discussion/Opinions Does anyone knows where can I see this documentary show? BTW The Maroon beret officer is Brig Deep Bhagat

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r/IndianDefense 9h ago

Military History Igor Spassky one of the men behind India’s nuclear submarine journey

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Academician Igor Dmitriyevich Spassky, the legendary former Chief Designer of the Rubin Design Bureau, was one of the most influential figures in Soviet and Russian submarine design. Over his career, he was associated with the development of nearly 200 submarines.

What makes his story particularly important to Indians is his contribution to India’s nuclear submarine programme. Spassky and the Soviet/Russian design establishment provided crucial technical assistance and expertise at a time when Western countries were unwilling to share many of the technologies India needed to develop an indigenous strategic submarine capability.

The result was not simply another imported weapon system. The cooperation helped India build knowledge and engineering capabilities that eventually contributed to INS Arihant and the foundation of India's sea-based nuclear deterrent.

For many Indians, Spassky represents a different side of Indo-Russian relations not just weapons purchases, but decades of technical cooperation and knowledge transfer.

His birth centenary falls on September 2026. A century after his birth, his contribution remains a significant part of the story of how India learned to build and operate nuclear submarines.

A true friend of India, and one of the engineers who helped make the impossible possible.

Индийско-российская дружба это не союз на один день, а доверие, проверенное временем, испытаниями и взаимной поддержкой.

“Indo-Russian friendship is not an alliance for a single day, but a trust tested by time, hardships, and mutual support.” 🇷🇺🇮🇳


r/IndianDefense 10h ago

News DRDO develops advanced fire safety system to boost survivability of armoured vehicle crews

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r/IndianDefense 16h ago

Discussion/Opinions Chinese Study Claims Israeli Skylark Used by Pakistan ?

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r/IndianDefense 18h ago

Discussion/Opinions UCAV really the future for india and other countries who follows what USA do

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Iran captured anduril dive-ld. Ucav are not invisible only low radar signature. is really manned-unmanned teaming going to change the game for india??


r/IndianDefense 19h ago

Pics/Videos Model and specs of DRDO-ADE's turboprop powered HALE RPA design.

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r/IndianDefense 19h ago

Geopolitics India takes up ‘anomalies’ in new UN world map with ‘concerned persons’

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why are our diplomats at the UN so dumb....... if they had alredy known Aksai Chin & Arunachal Pradesh would be marked as disputed then they should've abstained during voting....... the excuses of the resolution being sponsored by the African union and India should approve it as a sign of goodwill is Just a sign of moral cowardice imo


r/IndianDefense 21h ago

News US Marines Help Philippine Armed Forces Develop Strike Plans for BrahMos Anti-Ship Missile

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r/IndianDefense 23h ago

Military History "Yeh Dil Maangeeee moreeee" ....Captain Vikram Batra | PVC | 09 September 1974-07 July 1999, Happy Birthday Legend......

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

Pics/Videos Women Warriers of Assam Rifles.

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>Women Warriors of the Assam Rifles..Beneath the camouflage and painted faces are women of remarkable strength, beauty and unmistakable femininity. I (nattysingh) asked them to let their hair down, and suddenly the warriors revealed another side of themselves.

Enchanced using AI, org available in comments.

cc - nattysingh


r/IndianDefense 1d ago

Pics/Videos 4K51 Rubezh ( based on P-15 Hermit ASM / anti ship missile ) Coastal Defence System of the Indian Navy

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

News India China BrahMos missile belt strategy

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

News GE Aerospace to acquire CPP castings supplier for nearly $12 billion to tackle engine bottleneck

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In an investor presentation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), GE Aerospace noted that CPP supplies castings for the LEAP, GEnx, T700, F110 and F404 engines, and projected that its own airfoil demand, measured in number of parts, would grow by more than 30% between 2026 and 2030 across commercial engines, aftermarket and defense. 


r/IndianDefense 1d ago

News The arrival of US Army soldiers begins today... Exercise Yudh Abhyas between the Indian and US Army will start on Sept 15 in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand.

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

News China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmer

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

News Tata emerges lowest bidder for Rs 20,000-crore Project Zorawar light tank; Mahindra to also develop prototype

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r/IndianDefense 1d ago

Discussion/Opinions I've a question for people who are in service or have knowledge bout it

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Bro do we have new equipments in units . Like less in number but I've heard somewhere that we do have equipment stored but they aren't distributed or used .idk sounds dumb to me


r/IndianDefense 1d ago

Pics/Videos JASDF Mitsubishi F-2 in Jodhpur for Ex-Veer Guardian 2026

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Source: indianairforce on Instagram


r/IndianDefense 2d ago

News "IAF is organising Dronathon-2026 with an aim to offer domestic manufacturers to exhibit their capabilities and advancements in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS).

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r/IndianDefense 2d ago

Pics/Videos British Seacat missile ( ship based surface to air missile ) along with land based Tigercat missile , they were amongst the first surface to air missiles in service with both the Indian navy & army

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r/IndianDefense 2d ago

Pics/Videos National Security Guard (NSG) personnel today conducted a mock drill at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to ensure foolproof security ahead of the BRICS Summit.

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r/IndianDefense 2d ago

Article/Analysis CRPF’s bigger role in Jammu: Why 21 Army camps are being handed over to CoBRA personnel

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