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by aditp
15 Jun 2014 23:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 605811

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

Two videos on the Tata Kestrel 8x8 wheeled infantry combat vehicle



by aditp
18 Mar 2014 05:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 605811

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

Really? Would a tank gunner be conversant with Bn $ figures?
by aditp
09 Mar 2014 17:14
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Replies: 856
Views: 513092

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII

Pliss to update saar.
by aditp
07 Mar 2014 07:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 605811

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

British Marksman AA turret system mounted on a Polish T55 chassis. Poland has 7 of these.
by aditp
20 Feb 2014 20:15
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Replies: 856
Views: 513092

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII

Will the SF guys interdict the shipment? That will be a whole new twist :)
by aditp
21 Sep 2013 15:25
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1484426

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

What / Who is massa? Yamrikha or Man Mahon or G-O-I or else?
by aditp
05 Sep 2013 12:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1132102

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Amyrao wrote: Boss we talk too much, we have too many Dr. Doolittle(s)
Do not underestimate. Doolittle mounted the first successful air raid on Tokyo! :wink:
by aditp
14 May 2013 15:11
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 743042

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

srai wrote:
SagarAg wrote:Looks operational. Its built for testing N-LCA right?? 8)

Image
Most likely it will also be used by MiG-29K pilots for carrier landing practice.
But why exactly has it been built facing a mountain?
by aditp
29 Jan 2013 23:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 536093

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

d_berwal wrote:...

do you even know what happens to ones body (medically) after 3 years in SF ? get real!!!
It turns amazingly fit :mrgreen:
by aditp
23 Jan 2013 00:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3256
Views: 966140

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Tata Motors offers vehicles to replace Tatra trucks Tata Motors has offered its latest vehicles to the Defence Ministry to replace the controversial Tatra trucks, used so far to carry missiles such as Agni and Prithvi. The procurement of Tatra trucks has been put on hold pending a CBI probe into br...
by aditp
19 Jan 2013 01:24
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 968138

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

....whoops missed earlier posts. Self deleted.
by aditp
10 Jan 2013 09:24
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 968138

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

sarabpal.s wrote: they don't have courage to do it knowing that Islamabad is 2minute away than Delhi with conventional weapon.
They actually care for Rawalpindi and bull$hit Islamabad :-?
by aditp
19 Dec 2012 07:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1280357

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Manila hails Navy chief’s stand on South China Sea NEW DELHI: Navy chief, Admiral D K Joshi's recent comment on the South China Sea may not have warmed hearts in China, or in the South Block, but they have bolstered India's standing among Asean countries. Welcoming the underlying sentiment as part ...
by aditp
11 Dec 2012 19:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 820956

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Boreas wrote: .
2. TATA sends few lifafas to non-saint people in saint's office and they start to see light at the end of tunnel.
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Barrel :D
by aditp
27 Jun 2012 19:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1280357

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Already smoking heh heh
by aditp
31 May 2012 15:16
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 743042

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

The hangar: https://picasaweb.google.com/117990383296131038585/Vikramaditia_may#5747534006172237794 Idli maker? :mrgreen: https://picasaweb.google.com/117990383296131038585/Vikramaditia_may#5747534212233775970 Aditya_G, I get an error saying «Sorry page does not exist from both the URLs. Can you pl...
by aditp
29 Apr 2012 11:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 536093

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Another planted story. Look carefully at the pie chart. It is not to scale, and seeks to portray the morale in poor light!
by aditp
03 Apr 2012 17:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 605811

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

Sankuji, i've been reading this thread since god knows when. But I don't remember seeing any link/studies that show rifled guns to be less accurate than corresponding smoothbores. I tried searching too, but couldn't find it. From what i have read, smoothbores impart a greater velocity to the ap rou...
by aditp
14 Mar 2012 00:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1132102

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

It probably means that an Indian payload was asked to be incorporated in the aerostats procured from Israel and they agreed.
by aditp
07 Mar 2012 23:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 193629

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Not directly linked to the army, but posting as very relevant to the current situation When the dead speak Delhi is a city of many memories. Some of its anniversaries are still observed, some just remembered, and others fully forgotten. A grim one belonging to the last category falls on March 22. On...
by aditp
23 Feb 2012 06:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Brake on VK blueprint SUJAN DUTTA New Delhi, Feb. 21: The Centre has mothballed army chief Gen. V.K. Singh’s ambitious programme to reform and restructure the military from the headquarters downwards. Gen. Singh calls the reform programme to make the army leaner and faster “transformation”. The ide...
by aditp
20 Feb 2012 18:10
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 968138

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Rahul M wrote:sanku ji, no.

ajit, he has a fairly active research career as well. anyway, join BR facebook and see for yourself.
Located the BR facebook page, but how to join? No such icon seen.
by aditp
18 Feb 2012 18:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Army to issue retirement note to Gen VK Singh‎

Guess the gubermand isnt going to wait till the statutory complaint is re-disposed.
by aditp
14 Feb 2012 18:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

On the contrary to what you infer, I feel the days of civilian interference in matters purely military are numbered. If I am wrong it is the national security that is at peril. We will get to see, with what happens to Naresh Chandra committee report . Naresh Chandra committee report is a CII comiss...
by aditp
05 Feb 2012 22:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

The court acquitted Chidu. I feel the Govt will regain confidence and refuse to withdraw the Dec 30 order and take the legal battle further.....and have egg all over its face.
by aditp
31 Jan 2012 13:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

rajrang wrote:
aditp wrote: Agreed Lt Gen Sinha is indeed a great man. He rendered sane advice to IG that she ignored and the rest is history.
What was the sane advice that IG ignored - was it something to do with Operation Bluestar?
He strongly advised against it.
by aditp
31 Jan 2012 09:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Lt Gen Sinha was superceded, in contravention of "traditional method". Gen Singh is being illegaly forced out of office. There is a big difference.

Agreed Lt Gen Sinha is indeed a great man. He rendered sane advice to IG that she ignored and the rest is history.
by aditp
31 Jan 2012 07:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

:shock: Seems he is about to s**p :rotfl:
by aditp
30 Jan 2012 22:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Is it normal for MoD babus to send letters to directly to various branches of the forces? Aren't they routed thru various forces hqs like Army, Air Force or Navy Hqs? The AG is a principle staff officer to the Army Chief. However, the babus could always argue that the Chief has a conflict of intere...
by aditp
30 Jan 2012 22:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Army Chief age row: Adjutant general branch showing disobedience, says defence ministry

The babus will fall to undeterminable depths, and the holier than thou St Antony will steadfastedly refuse to use common sense and intelligence.
by aditp
30 Jan 2012 22:12
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: AMCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3310
Views: 916698

Re: AMCA News and Discussions

If it means what I think it means, I hope they'll be including that aspect as well in the AMCA. Aahhh, imagine the face of a puki pilot who shoots holes in the AMCA, only to watch those holes fill up again :evil: ! But what would be the point of the AMCA, if a puki is able to get into a gun shootin...
by aditp
27 Jan 2012 07:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Not sure where else to post, so posting here, just for the records:-


Indira Gandhi Interview 1971
by aditp
23 Jan 2012 13:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Read the footnote - "via India Today"
by aditp
23 Dec 2011 17:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

One engine (cab side) powers the vehicle, second engine powers the hydraulic pump used for rotating the mike clearing setup via hydraulic motors.
by aditp
23 Dec 2011 13:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1199302

Re: Indian Military Aviation

"I cannot end this narrative without relating an incident during one of our farewell functions in the UK. An elderly gentleman from British Aerospace asked whether the Marut was still operational. He touched a sensitive nerve in me and sensed it! He went on to say that if the Marut had succeed...
by aditp
19 Dec 2011 01:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 934862

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-general-krishnaswami-sundarji-1069842.html Sundarji also planned a covert, albeit cynical, winter offensive against Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in which he was willing to take an exceptionally high casualty rate in snowbound, inhospitable terra...
by aditp
16 Dec 2011 11:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3467
Views: 521341

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Law ministry rejects Gen Singh's dob claim. Gen may take recourse to armed forces tribunal. - Toilet paper print edition.
by aditp
12 Dec 2011 14:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1280357

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Maybe someone walked into the chinese embassy as someone walked into the US embassy..a low tech method fooling high tech surveillance
by aditp
09 Dec 2011 20:53
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 968138

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

AHUJAJI, when will the Arjuns engage the ChinTin-99 ???