#INDRA2025 kicks off at Mahajan Range, Rajasthan! For the next 10 days, India & Russia troops will hone desert counter-terrorism tactics, live-fire drills & CQC ops. Building interoperability & bolstering our special strategic partnership until Oct 15.

Thread🧵: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan on #SirCreek, saying, "The road to Karachi passes through the Creek." Intel reports a major military buildup, including 6 Creek Battalions, forward bases, and radar installations. Why does this 96 km creek matter so much?

Sir Creek is India’s longest territorial dispute with Pakistan, lasting 78 years. It separates Gujarat’s Kutch from Sindh and defines maritime borders. Pakistan fully claims it, while India advocates for a mid-channel boundary based on the Thalweg Principle.
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HISTORY: The dispute began over firewood in 1908 and was formalised in the 1914 Bombay Resolution. The 1965 War resulted in India gaining 90% of the #RannofKutch through a tribunal, but Sir Creek was deliberately excluded.

On August 10, 1999, weeks after the Kargil War, an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison intercepted and shot down a Pakistan Navy Breguet 1150 Atlantic maritime patrol aircraft over the Rann of Kutch region. 5 naval officers & 11 sailors were killed.

TERROR HIGHWAY: In 2008, Mumbai attackers used the Sir Creek by hijacking an Indian boat. The marshes in the area facilitate the smuggling of arms and drugs. Currently, 184 Indian and 103 Pakistani fishermen are jailed for “border violations”.
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The last talks were in June 2012. There have been 12 rounds since 1969, but no progress. India wants a seaward delimitation first, while Pakistan seeks a full resolution. Environmental issues arise, as Pakistan's LBOD pollutes the creek in violation of the #IndusWatersTreaty.

Pakistan is building new forward military bases at Rah-de-Pir, 2 km from the creek, including hardened bunkers, offshore patrol vessels, and marine assault boats. This military build-up is to provoke an Indian response after facing military defeat in India’s Operation Sindoor.

Sir Creek is not just a swampy area. It’s a challenge of determination, planning, and control. With energy resources, key trade routes, and national safety involved, this 96 km stretch could shape the next important phase in India-Pakistan relations.
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UPDATE: #Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister A. Berris Ekinci arrived in Dhaka offering a $600 million defense modernization package for #Bangladesh.

Senior #Pakistani military officials have established channels with Bangladesh, to coordinate a joint anti-India front.

UPDATE: #India is exploring 5 additional #S400 systems from #Russia following their effectiveness during #OpSindoor. Discussions during Putin's December visit could finalise a mix of direct purchase & domestic production to enhance air defence capabilities. #IndiaRussia@NetramDefence

The U.S. approval to supply AIM-120C-8 and D-3 air-to-air missiles to Pakistan marks a significant shift in #SouthAsia aerial balance. India must strengthen its deterrence by fast-tracking #Astra Mk-II, fully integrating the #Meteor, or diversifying its allied options.

Fresh encounter in #Rajouri, J&K. Terrorists engaged police in Beeranthub, which prompted reinforcement from the Army and CRPF. The area is cordoned off, and operations are ongoing. No casualties have been reported yet.
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Def. Min. Rajnath Singh highlights modern warfare's tech shift post-Operation Sindoor: "Today's warfare is completely technology-oriented." Top priorities:
-domestic sourcing in military procurement
-achieving self-reliance by 2047 to become a global defence exporter.

On this Indian Air Force Day, we honour our sky warriors whose bravery has no limits. From Op Safed Sagar in Kargil to the important Operation Sindoor, the IAF has shown repeatedly that India’s skies are always protected.
नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्
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#Russia reports Ukrainian drone struck Novovoronezh nuclear plant in Voronezh region. The drone crashed into a cooling tower after being "suppressed," leaving a dark mark but no damage to the #Nuclear powerplant.

DRDO, in collaboration with IDS & the Tri-Services, has released the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) 1.0. This standard for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) will ensure interoperability in military communications. #DRDO #IRSA@NetramDefence

India extends missile test NOTAM to ~2,520 km in the Bay of Bengal (Oct 15–17), up from 1,480 km. After Agni-V’s August success, what do you think is being tested? Share your thoughts!