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Vivek Krishnan

@Viv_Krishnan

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Entrepreneur, CEO of SSS Defence, a new age Defence co , Fund Manager and Blogger on global economics & finance, Ironman triathlete, RT’s, Likes ≠ endorsements

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@Viv_Krishnan
Vivek Krishnan
5 years
Go ahead ! Give it a shot...so started a journey @ SSS Defence to design & make a top quality sniper rifle in India. Kudos to wonderful team. Let’s give our forces many more reasons to be proud of Indian industry. Jai Hind #MakeinIndia @DefProdnIndia
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Been bombarded with messages since y’day seeking “my” opinion on the follow on acquisition of SIG 716i by the Indian army. Well, we knew this was coming. So, just went about our work. But some plainspeak is well worth it. 1. I wish the govt had not acquired more of these. A
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Journey of the @sssdefence P72 continues. When life gives you lemons, it’s time to open the gin 🍸
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Just another day in the office for the @sssdefence P72. By a mile the most accurate 7.62x39 weapon to have come out of Bharat. Those who observe closely will know why that happens. Some more evolution underway to make it among the top 5 in this caliber globally. We promised
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“The strongest sword is forged in the hottest fire”…Sums up our testing philosophy at @sssdefence . There’s audacity in the testing process of weapons and images speak a lot where words fail. We’re a warrior nation & our victories will always be won by weapons that “we build”.
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11 months
Things are hotting up pre Diwali at the @sssdefence facility & range. And I hear somebody believes India’s restraint garners global sympathy. Nah ! It should never be so again
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A motto we have stood by - first execute, then talk. Words have weight when backed by action. It’s a small start but means a lot to us at team @sssdefence proudly say #BorninBharat , Thanks to all for standing with us
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SSS Defence
2 years
We’ve waited long for this day. Our “Born in Bharat” AK upgrade kits head out of our plant to serve in the hands of the Indian Army’s special forces. #BorninBharat #MakeinIndia #instridewiththefuture #SSSUpgrade #SSSAKUpgrade #IndianSpecialForces
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We at @sssdefence will have no hesitation in solving one half of this problem anytime in the future. An indigenous but international standard weapon devoid of end use guarantees, licensing to death, endless diplomatic parleys reminding us on our human rights record and obnoxious
Northern Army Commander had to request JKP for Snipers because of inadequate supplies(both weapons and manpower I assume). I guess this is one of those situations where emergency import won’t happen Saar 🥲 Ab yahan bhi kuch log aayenge excuse dene 🤦‍♂️
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2 years
The Bangladesh OSINT guys are getting some good quality weed these days
@DefsecaBD
The Bangladesh Defence Analyst 🇧🇩 Defseca.com
2 years
The #Ukraine conflict proved one thing. A bigger country can't have a free hand in wholesale occupation. This is food for thought for #India , given they believe they can occupy neighbouring countries in 'hours'. Focus on deterrence capability is a must for #Bangladesh .
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2 months
Congrats to SIG SAUER. I’m sure there is enough ammo that’s required to sustain these over the next decade and more
@alpha_defense
Alpha Defense™
2 months
JUST IN : 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟳𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝟳𝟭𝟲 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀
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3 months
When we @sssdefence spoke with @SandeepUnnithan , we also spoke of the science behind sniper operations. A key piece of tech that we in India have not invested in, is sound suppression. Developing a good quality can takes extreme patience and training for missions on it is key.
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I spoke with @Viv_Krishnan and Abhijit BS of @sssdefence - India’s largest sniper rifle makers - who broke down the #TrumpAssasinationAttempt - astute observations , incl the fact that the shooter’s choice of weapon might have saved Trump. Watch here -
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3 years
If it was for me, I’d take this anyday. Folks in my gen have traveled in Indian railways unreserved compartments during peak summers. This is surely better
@drshamamohd
Dr. Shama Mohamed
3 years
This is how many students came from Bucharest to Uttar Pradesh - in a military aircraft flying 7 hours without seat belts ! Why does the Modi govt only post nice Air India evacuation pics & not these!
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2 months
Yes @sneheshphilip I really meant the part about karma in the end of the video. As they say “one thing about them tables….they always turn”. We’re as a nation just gearing up for asserting our self reliance in the defence arena. Others may have gone ahead of us but that doesn’t
@sneheshphilip
Snehesh Alex Philip
2 months
My Karma will eventually come to me, says ⁦ @sssdefence ⁩ CEO ⁦ @Viv_Krishnan ⁩ as he talks about the #SigSauer deal and what his plans are Do watch
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1 year
Damn ! When did this happen
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11 months
It’s my personal view and I’ll take all the flak that may come this way. An AK upgrade is in itself a short term solution. This upgrade whether or not it’s a good one, does absolutely nothing to solve the problem. It’s lipstick on a pig. The army could very well have bought a few
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Dehradun-based Star Aerospace's upgraded INSAS Rifles, currently under initial trials by #IndianArmy .
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1 year
These reports are baseless. I have no clue how they put these out without checks. In fairness, we have no role to play in these. @CNBCTV18News pls note
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4 years
An AK Special Ops Mod for Indian SF by an Indian OEM. At @sssdefence , we took #AtmaNirbharBharat seriously even before it became vogue. Yes, we’d like to see them being used by our Special Forces
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4 years
Heard of SOPMOD? Think only developed armies have them? That’s our AK 47 SOPMOD developed for Indian Special Forces. 🇮🇳They know it’s worth it....see the free floating barrel? The best AK’s in the world don’t have them(1/5)
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Gen K Sundarji, a towering figure in my generation had a rare chutzpah & it’ll serve us good to remember an event from 1987 involving China. In his obituary - “Warrior as Scholar”, @IndiaToday wrote “his place in history will rest on the less known Op Falcon”.
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“Finally !”…that expression nails it. We take it as a sign that our armed forces are receptive & will walk the talk on indigenisation/home grown tech, if it’s “honest on promises”. FYI, we’ve failed many times in the run up to getting the product to here “finally”
@sneheshphilip
Snehesh Alex Philip
2 years
Finally! Army gets 1st indigenous upgrade for AK-47s as Bengaluru-based firm @sssdefence delivers kits It had beaten #Israeli firm in an open tender to deliver these kits. Makes the ever dependable AK47s more lethal and accurate
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4 years
@storm_national I understand fully. He shouldn’t have to say those things. Maybe they should’ve given him a problem to solve...like how big a hole the 7.62x39 ammo would make on his brain when shot at. A maths teacher turned terrorist deserves some respect
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I’m so WHAPPY !
@KOMARMIES
۞ Kingdom of Morocco Armies-جيوش المملكة المغربية
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#Morocco signed today an important agreement with #Indian firm Tata Motors for the establishment of a factory operating in military industry. The factory will manufacture WHAP heavy 8×8 IFV, which will therefore equip #Moroccan Land Forces ! Congratulations ! 🇲🇦🤝🇮🇳
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4 years
Gave my son the best suggestion of 2021...whatever u do, ensure that everybody thinks u’re an environmental activist
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1 year
A colleague and I were talking asymmetric warfare. He made a key point…when in war, we need an unfair advantage. That’s the only thing that’s gonna turn the tables. Of course, we were talking about long range sniper rifles, ammo with enhanced ballistics, more accurate assault
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3 years
This guy lost his credibility with the use of “only”
@SushantSin
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3 years
Bharat Biotech could earn Rs 7,300 crore from the government order to use only Covaxin for vaccinating children
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3 years
I’m so in awe of the guy who came up with this one 😂
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2 years
Diwali ought to have light & a lot of the bang ! Happy Diwali folks
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2 years
#Diwali good news Indian private firm beats 8-yr Chinese monopoly, supplies ammunition to Nepalese Army This is a government to government contract being executed by private firm The Chinese had bid too More details 👇🏼 #Nepal #India
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5 months
There you go. In closed room chats we’ve been trying to put out some random scenarios where our national interests will be compromised despite being good buyers from the US, Israel or Russia. Here is one that came true but with the wrong guy. I believed we’d be first to be given
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@gloryatanycost Rest 98% will be indigenized. Kindly let me know what’s the level of indigenization on the AK 203 so far. FYI, we have the P72 that’s already at over 90%. To the best of my knowledge, the IA has received an assembled kit. If somebody in there was to be asked about the heat
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2 years
Both my dad & I are just simply lazy to take pics but thats just limited to people. This may not be the best pic of INS Vikrant but it’s valuable for the lengths to which the good ol chap went to get a click
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@sushantsareen There is one issue in this. The judge, jury and executioner is the armed forces. If they don’t take a chance, don’t expect private industry to constantly undertake tests. Most nations have had to fight wars only with their own equipment as there is literally no country that can
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4 years
If true, raises a very pertinent question. Why should Indians invest in R&D for India ? If we’re on the same level as the foreign co’s who’ve enjoyed many decades of implicit Govt support & subsidies, this version of #AtmaNirbharBharat is a comedy act
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Very significant procedure/policy announcement out today from the Indian MoD: Foreign companies registered in India (including subsidiaries of foreign companies) will be considered 'Indian vendors'. We'll have more details up on the implications.
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4 years
We @sssdefence have known @TonboImaging for years & trust their views. #AatmanirbharBharat can’t be allowed to remain a slogan alone. It’s time the system walked in the shoes of Indian defence OEM’s investing in R&D @DefenceMinIndia @HMOIndia @makeinindia @NorthernComd_IA
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With mass cancellations of key defence procurements, @PMO india's call for #AatmaNirbharBharat isn't quite starting in the govt corridors. Here's our urgent plea and open letter to @narendramodi @HMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @NorthernComd_IA @makeinindia @minmsme
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3 years
What a bunch of jokers. I’m quadrupling my budget this Diwali for firecrackers. Let the wax candles go elsewhere
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2 years
This is what a Force does when it has an established cadre of snipers, no limits on ammo supply & a thriving civilian firearms industry. While we surely need indigenous sniper systems, we need snipers more. Thankfully, both can go together @sssdefence
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Received this via WhatsApp…so, folks in Bangalore, we have a weapon named after the city ! The Bangalore Torpedo 💥. As the content creator says, being Bangalored actually meant getting blown up
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3 years
This is a sure sign that we’re doing the right thing
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US President Joe Biden says India, an exception among US major allies, "has been somewhat shaky” on the Western sanctions punishing Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (File pic)
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@OfficeOfDGP And global politics surely runs on defence. I understand. However, strength comes when one has their own MIC
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Vivek Krishnan
5 years
In these trying times, some highly motivated employees @ SSS Springs have produced a simple & affordable “Grab to Go”, pre-assembled face shield for medical & law enforcement professionals. Been field tested for 3 days. We can supply for Bangalore & Karnataka. Pls spread the word
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2 years
Bloody hell, when did this happen ? @sssdefence
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1 year
Two eyes of the terrorist for an eye is a better world any day
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An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
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We’re super excited to be at #NorthTechSymposium2022 ….Interestingly, our #Atmanirbhar journey with the user started from here back in 2017/18. @makeinindia @adgpi @DefenceMinIndia @sssdefence
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This entire Trudeau (not Canadian) & India fiasco taught me a thing or two. That Bharat is a modern definition of an ancient construct & there’s a Bharatiya view that’s fundamentally different from what Indians anywhere in the world perceive their homeland to be. These 2 views
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@OfficeOfDGP Sir, If you realise my entire position was devoid of emotion. In fact, it was the most rational one since we knew this was going to happen irrespective. But if there’s nobody to show a candle, expect the same incident to be repeated
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Quite many things to learn from the Chinese. Their MIC doesn’t wait for a perfect solution
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Chinese and Iterative Development - Case of 122mm Gun --- - On the left is the Chinese 122mm, PL-96 gun. It is a Chinese version of the Soviet 2A18 (D-30) howitzer. - The Indian Army also operates the D-30 howitzer but unlike the Chinese, we never modified the gun. --- (1)
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I liked Port Blair since there was a ring to it or maybe just that for over 4 decades that name has been familiar. But every time these nincompoops find issues in decisions that are our own to make, a martial gene kicks in. जो उखाड़ना है, उखाड़ ले. Sri Vijayapuram it is
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garçon de gloire
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fucking indians have to make everything sound indian in the msot disgusting way possible. i am.not telling anybody I spent my summer in Sri vijayapuram, you can take your "decolonizatiom" and stick it up your ass
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2 years
A news article emerged stating that @sssdefence has entered into a collaboration with Caracal and Icomm for the 5.56x45 mm Carbine RFP. We wish to state that this is not true. We’re clarifying only coz of several clarifications being sought
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The day is finally upon us. We are blessed to see the return of Bhagwan Ram to the temple in Ayodhya though he always stayed in the heart of our civilizational culture. Jai Shri Ram : Bharat Mata ki Jai
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2 years
Crazy ! This is clear elucidation of Chinese support of mainstream media. The brain can’t process this without saying I’m never looking at that paper again
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Xu Feihong
2 years
Visited the headquarters of @the_hindu . Face-to-face communication leads to mutual understanding and trust. Welcome you all to explore and know more about a real, objective and 3-dimensional China.
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Vivek Krishnan
5 years
It’s a matter of great pride that our team upgraded a weapon system that was already a “baby”. Yes, we’re going to be launching more products come D Day.
@sssdefence
SSS Defence
5 years
With just little time to go for @DefExpoIndia , we’re happy to release the first views of the SSS Defence 338 SABER MK II. Our .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifle upgrade features a proprietary 3 lug bolt, an integrally machined mil-spec Picatinny rail & more. Bring on the beast !
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2 years
We’ve come a long way from being a nobody. So, we’re certainly stoked about whatever little we’ve achieved so far. The future excites us & we hope that it’ll have a little bit of every Indian’s pride - For more of #BorninBharat
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SSS Defence Corporate Film - Born in Bharat, Engineered to Advance Today, we share with the world the story from inception about SSS Defence and our vision to create a truly self-reliant Bharat. 🇮🇳 #BorninBharat #MakeInIndia #AatmanirbharBharat
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2 years
Thanks so much for that takedown. Much appreciated & made my day 😂
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That’s the truth. One can’t build a military industrial complex without embracing failure. But if anything this is obvious. As recent as 15 years ago, NASA’s space program was a risk overkill while SpaceX just decided to launch until they got it right
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“DRDO chief says cutting edge projects avoided in India due to aversion to risk and intolerance of failure”
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3 years
Lesson here. Having an Indian sounding name doesn’t mean one knows India. Unpopular view….the diaspora doesn’t mean much to India over the coming decades. In fact, they need us more than we need them as polarisation deepens. Power shows the way
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I don’t get this self victimisation at all. If the new farm bills are to be considered, what stops the farmer from selling directly to a Pizza Hut or Hotel chain & making more money ? Seriously, it’s not about the Sikhs or farmers any more. It’s just the rent seekers last stand
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@sardesairajdeep But the most reprehensible acts are of those who use their own people as shields. The Pakistani army and Hamas have that in common and don’t pretend like you don’t know
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@gloryatanycost New trials take time and one would always like to avoid them ? Is that your position ? Sorry, but I would never think that makes strategic or tactical sense. Let’s say we have a war tomorrow and the US market is always under pressure. Who do you think will deliver then. The
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That indomitable spirit needs to soar high on a great day ! Jai Hind
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Noor
4 years
Takes courage and sheer righteousness to display your intent. Rumsiya Rafiq in the face of the killings of Sarpanchs and multiple grenade attacks since last 24 hours here in Kashmir, has made the world see the new reality. #NayaKashmir #KashmiriLivesMatter #Kashmir
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More power to guys like u mate
@ANI
ANI
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#WATCH 'Trishul' and 'Sapper Punch'- non-lethal weapons-developed by UP-based Apasteron Pvt Ltd to make the enemy temporarily ineffective in case of violent face offs
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The blundering bunch that we are, can’t even blame the guys who called Yasin Malik secular. We’re just unquestioning followers & when the blind lead us, we go like lambs to the slaughter
@AdityaRajKaul
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Yasin Malik was invited as a “Youth Icon” at India Today Conclave (2008). When I questioned Anand Mahindra, who presided the panel, for calling him “secular”“peaceful” he blocked me on twitter. Yasin Malik is a terrorist. Conclave video👇 #TheKashmirFiles
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@melkoroth1 Dude u got confused, that’s India’s neighbour Pakistan. The guys in there screw goats. If they find u, I’d suggest u buy some Vaseline and run as fast as u can
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4 years
How can one not fall in love with this beast & beauty rolled into one
@BoeingDefense
Boeing Defense
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Check out the @Sikorsky -Boeing #SB1Defiant as it continues to expand the flight envelope, reaching new speeds and paving the way for the U.S. Army's next-generation assault helicopter. #AUSA2020
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I pray after this that no agency in India, in their wildest dreams, thinks of buying a Russian sniper rifle or scope. That’s them using an Austrian weapon & a top end US scope 😂
@RALee85
Rob Lee
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Snipers from the GRU/GU’s 22nd Spetsnaz Brigade near the front lines with an SSG 08 sniper rifle and NightForce scope.
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Crazy these Brits are…still want to be satisfied by the browns. We should judge our success in terms of how many times we disappoint them
@DavidHenigUK
David Henig 🇺🇦
3 years
Seem to have upset India's Moditrolls not for the first time, something of an aggressive bunch. The broader point of course remains, there is a long history of UK politicians disappointed by India, not least in foreign policy terms.
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@KesariDhwaj @ShivAroor @SandeepUnnithan I really liked this post @KesariDhwaj since u put in the effort to place the logistics angle. Also, you’re right in that SSS Defence did not figure in the first acquisition timeline but we were always there post it. From a military small arms doctrine perspective though I will
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Vivek Krishnan
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Whatever they say about #kooapp , I’m gonna stick my neck out for every #atmanirbhar business that makes an effort to be relevant. We don’t give up on people and products just coz they don’t match up to the best. Let’s inspire them to build better
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@gloryatanycost Multiple rifles were tested then but for the layman, those tests were at foreign factory locations. Not in an open competitive environment. That too is fine since we were desperate. The price was good too and so, I have so far never complained against the first tranche of
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3 years
This one takes the cake for brutality against #antivaxxers . By the way, I’m not sure if this is true but don’t care
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While it’s still a long way to go for Adani Defence to be India’s answer to Lockheed or NG, there is surely reason for all of us to believe that a push to absorb tech & build capability by the firm can deliver quicker results. And it’s all going to be directly proportional to the
@law_ninja
Ramanuj Mukherjee
8 months
Adani could be India’s answer to Lockheed Martin, Raytheon or Northrop Grumman Expect more attacks on Adani from China sponsored actors Apart from Adani who are the other potential private players that could become India’s Raytheon or General Dynamics? What would be your best
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Vivek Krishnan
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We’re sleep walking into what may become a global conflict and with each passing month, the ability of established military super powers to produce in large numbers has been questioned. Fabled tech is exposed to saturation. Plenty of black swan events, all to do with defence
@ArmchairW
Armchair Warlord
10 days
The Iranian strike on Nevatim and Tel Nof Airfields (and other targets) in Israel on Tuesday completely validated my analysis from April. In April the Iranians demonstrated they could defeat Israel's BMD system at will and strike precision targets - this time they did damage.⬇️
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Vivek Krishnan
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Yeah, this guy is right. The Pakis still don’t know who sneaked in & fathered them. Some days it’s the Arabs, other days it’s the Turks & we’re now starting to confuse them with these chants. Just not done
@_FaridKhan
Farid Khan
1 year
Are these chants allowed inside the stadium? 'Pakistan ka baap kaun?' 🤦🏼‍♂️ This is beyond ridiculous! Is the @ICC sleeping or will you just review Mickey Arthur's honest remarks? 🙏🏼🙏🏼 #CWC23 #INDvsPAK
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Vivek Krishnan
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@gloryatanycost I agree. The Sig order was placed back in 2018/2019 when SSS Defence wasn’t there. So, the first purchase of the 7.62x51 was legit. I still have not opposed it on commercial grounds. On tech grounds, believe that the short stroke piston variant is any day superior to a DI
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Vivek Krishnan
2 years
@YusufDFI What’s the problem ? We’ve had presidents of a half a dozen countries force us to buy their weapon systems. If the Indian PM tomorrow gets someone to buy our weapons or energy or software, I’d be proud as hell. This is good to have anyday
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Vivek Krishnan
6 months
@KalashnikovOpe1 I’ll be blunt. Worst decision. First it’s too expensive, second we’ll be forever dependent on spares (the sheer no of MP5’s that don’t have spares and are lying waste is not funny), third they don’t have capacity to service with the bundeswehr contract taking up most of their
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Vivek Krishnan
4 years
I’m surprised he didn’t credit Rihanna
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Vivek Krishnan
2 years
Proud to say that we’ve walked the talk…that’s it
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SSS Defence
2 years
Absolutely! Global players will come & go. Many have promised but have they invested ? Projecting strength is up to us & we #indigenous players have it in us to deliver. Trust those who show up, not those who just promise #BorninBharat 🇮🇳
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Vivek Krishnan
4 years
The Aussies will always remain my buddies off the field. Now, who in India has the guts to fry that moron Trudeau
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Vivek Krishnan
3 years
🤦‍♂️ these guys just abuse the immunity that I’ve developed for tolerating BS
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Sumanth Raman
3 years
Govt must call #AstraZeneca immediately and buy the license to manufacture the #Covid vaccine at GOI plant. This dependence on Serum Institute has to stop. There is a huge Govt vaccine complex at Chengalpet lying unused since 2012. Use as many places to manufacture
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Vivek Krishnan
3 years
Need more such posts on martial implements unique to Bharat @MumukshuSavitri
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Savitri Mumukshu - सावित्री मुमुक्षु
3 years
Steel Push Dagger (Katar), Central India, Mid 1800s Beautifully crafted with a tapering double-edged blade, decorated in relief with Mahakali on one side, & Krishna in Kalia Daman pose on the reverse. Katars are unique to Bharat & were capable of penetrating through metal armor.
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Vivek Krishnan
11 months
Our range dogs - all strays, are a class apart. I have a feeling that they even compare shots fired among themselves while lounging atop the range. Let’s not treat all dogs the same
@MathewLiz
Liz Mathew
11 months
See what a single firecracker burst does to a dog.. imagine the bombs on Diwali day. Be kind to animals, plz #SayNoToFireCrackers Let the celebrations bring happiness to all.
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Vivek Krishnan
2 years
@Nik_Inamdar Ah ! U forget s’thing. Mumbai still doesn’t have a proper functioning metro. A little thought should go into u’re comparing an airport terminal to a local train. Try a US metro stn with one of them in Delhi or Bangalore or Kochi
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Vivek Krishnan
2 months
This thread has more valid points on indigenization. @rathorekaran17 appreciate that you highlighted that we’d be tied to a foreign player for everything from pins to springs to spare pressure parts that give up with regular use. We’ve already seen iron sights and charging
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Karan
2 months
#SIG716I A very interesting interview. SSS CEO has a long term vision and strategy as far as his company is concerned and sound recommendations wrt how our military As Indian Army goes in for more SIG Sauer rifles from US, SSS Defence CE... via @YouTube
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Vivek Krishnan
1 year
Wow ! Thanks for sharing this pic @TacticalKafir
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KiloMike2🇮🇳
2 years
SF operative with @sssdefence modified AK in Kashmir
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Vivek Krishnan
2 months
I’ve seen a surge of DM’s from folks who wish to work in India. Atleast 5 in our team have returned from the US of their own free will. And yet I can’t say that Indians have lost faith in the US. And nobody would believe me if I said so. Only logic I can come up with is that it’s
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Deedy
2 months
India feels like it's at a point of reckoning. I've seen a surge of people DM me asking about US immigration. Young citizens are losing faith in the country as police, government, infrastructure and judiciary constantly fail.
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Vivek Krishnan
4 years
We get quite many ?’s on why we don’t upload as many videos. Some here know that we don’t have foreign partner weapons to showcase & we’re still building & trialing our own weapons. Hope to soon have some though. Meanwhile, here’s s’thing we’re really proud of
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SSS Defence
4 years
As we’re working on refining our snipers, rifles & carbines, the team found inspiration in retrofitting an Old Dragon of the IA & made it more than battle ready. We hope the Russians will sport a smile when “it’s re-imagined in India” 🇮🇳 #IndianArmedForces #Sniper #MakeInIndia
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Vivek Krishnan
3 years
I once knew a chappie in school - an absolute psycho who gave us the chills. And one fine day when he walked around with a rescued dog, atleast 50% of us thought he’d turned the corner. The girls had tears in their eyes. I knew better….
@RanaAyyub
Rana Ayyub
11 years
Mullah Zaief breaks d stereotype of d Taliban leader : Women are an integral part of our society- have equal rights to education #THiNK2013
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Vivek Krishnan
2 years
Training & teamwork makes everything. Can’t wait to see what can be accomplished with the next gen of #sssdefence snipers & hand loads being worked on
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SSS Defence
2 years
We’ve been lucky to get a few days of good weather, ideal for our testers & users to keep their skills sharp & brass flying #BorninBharat #AtmanirbharBharat #RangeDayFriday #SSSDefence
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Vivek Krishnan
2 months
@gloryatanycost Finally, no tear jerker tweets. It’s pure rationality. Find me one point in my tweet where I pointed out something that wasn’t acceptable to national security or pushed for our system at any cost. If you do, I’ll apologize in public
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Vivek Krishnan
2 months
@gloryatanycost Finally, I’m equally a big fan of the Indian army and don’t want a single fanboy. In fact, guys who diss on us are any day better friends in that they add value. However, even kids and grand kids can be critical of their dads and grandads. There are no holy cows in this context.
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Vivek Krishnan
12 days
@ITheExperiencer @alpha_defense @sssdefence Now that @sssdefence has been tagged, can’t but put out a point. 1. We’re not trying to sell anything without trials 2. We’re very happy to make paper rifles in case they will be bought as souvenirs by folks. Thanks for the idea 3. Making rifles isn’t easy. I doubt anybody but
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Vivek Krishnan
3 years
@HAfreede Amazing ! This tweet is surely a sign of the superlatively good weed u’re being supplied
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Vivek Krishnan
11 months
No doubt we love cricket & cricketers. But the lion hearts on the football pitch need our support like never before. Beating Kuwait in their backyard wouldn’t have been possible without the Indians going crazy with their support. This one is closer home. Let’s watch & help our
@sports_odisha
Odisha Sports
11 months
Brace yourselves for the clash! ⚽ #India 🇮🇳 takes on #Qatar 🇶🇦 in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Kalinga Stadium. The battleground is set, and the football fever is soaring. 🗓️ 21 November 2023 🕖 07:00 PM 🎫 #OdishaForFootball
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Vivek Krishnan
3 months
On point ! Also remember a key point he made in a recent @ANI podcast, surely worth a listen. Indians are among the largest contributors to data, but we are terrible in compute. Needs to change
@bhash
Bhavish Aggarwal
3 months
On the @Microsoft outage, here’s the main thing I feel we can do. Outages are momentary with no deliberate intent to cause harm. Can happen once in a while to any company. But it represents an outcome that could also happen due to deliberate action by bad actors and intentions.
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Vivek Krishnan
3 years
@SandeepUnnithan 😂 Well, in this case, what captures the Israeli heart breaks the Indian but we both like the paras. I’m gonna frame this pic to remind me what ought to change
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Vivek Krishnan
2 years
@peakyblinder370 @amanroutray7 @alpha_defense Kya yaar, Aisa design toh nahin hai apna…plus we also give a top pic rail for mounting day & night optics
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Vivek Krishnan
1 year
@mountain_rats @niks_1985 Nope, just some 500 and they’ll all run back to the holes where they came from
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Vivek Krishnan
4 years
When shit hits the fan, it’s only our folks that can be counted upon to deliver. Respect !
@HALHQBLR
HAL
4 years
HAL produced two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been deployed for operations at high altitude (Leh sector) at short notice to support IAF missions. @drajaykumar_ias @DefProdnIndia @SpokespersonMoD @PTI_News @gopalsutar
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Vivek Krishnan
1 year
@LevinaNeythiri @colhunnybakshi @Udhaystalin Don’t get it why mallus have never had issues with getting fluent Hindi, English or other languages while the tam folks esp politicians are obsessed with Tamil superiority. I can sometimes think in Hindi & Malayalam at the same time
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Vivek Krishnan
1 year
Absolutely in bad taste. Could’ve been avoided considering the loss of our soldier’s lives just a few days ago. I see a lot of folks wanting to boycott the match. I disagree. I’d like for us Indians to pack that stadium and serve up such vile abuse at the Pakistanis that they
@BCCI
BCCI
1 year
Kickstarting the much-awaited #INDvPAK clash with a special performance! 🎵 Brace yourselves for a mesmerising musical special ft. Arijit Singh at the largest cricket ground in the world- The Narendra Modi Stadium! 🏟️ Join the pre-match show on 14th October starting at 12:30
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