He retires on 30 September 2021. BiRa retires in 2023! Can happen only if the current ACM is recalled to service. But even that cant happen as he would have crossed 65yrs of age by that time.uddu wrote:Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria should be the next CDS.
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- 04 Jul 2021 17:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- Replies: 720
- Views: 223247
Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
- 13 Nov 2020 13:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5268
- Views: 1821650
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/china-proposes-pullback-at-pangong-india-considers-offer-7048438/ This article says that tings are still at the proposal stage. Proposal mooted by the Chinese Maj Gen in one to one talks with the IA XIV Corps Commander. We are still to consider the proposal a...
- 12 Nov 2020 22:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5268
- Views: 1821650
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/china-proposes-pullback-at-pangong-india-considers-offer-7048438/ This article says that tings are still at the proposal stage. Proposal mooted by the Chinese Maj Gen in one to one talks with the IA XIV Corps Commander. We are still to consider the proposal a...
- 17 Sep 2020 15:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
.................... I don't think our T-series tanks are up against Chinese type-15's. If a T-72/90 can reach some place, Chinese Type-99's can too. The type-15's will be used in places where the larger tanks cannot reach or operate easily or be sustained logistically. Having a fire-and-forget ATG...
- 04 Aug 2020 18:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
What could be the point of comparing 8x8 AFV with a 4x4 tactical utility vehicle. Looks like the usual rigmarole of consigning indigenous development to oblivion has started again!
- 05 Jul 2020 17:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
^^^ This image is atleast 3~5 yrs old.There has been an absolute silence on this topic from the DRDO, except the cryptic phrase - work is going on!
Earlier it was rumored to be based on the Cummins QSK38
Earlier it was rumored to be based on the Cummins QSK38
- 04 Jul 2020 23:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
So it required a crisis to Armor Corps to notice that the Chinese have a 35ton tank :roll: Deployed since 2018.. The choice of main gun would be very interesting here. The IA probably would push for the Roosie 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun, logistical similarity et al. However the platform is ess...
- 24 Jun 2020 18:52
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1624762
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
I'm wondering if the cold climate version of Arjun could have been of a use here. Could it have been a lighter version? The C-17 is capable of lifting the Arjun (with several tonnes to spare). The cold climate (actually high altitude) version is really a special grade of fuel and lubricant, which w...
- 01 Feb 2020 13:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Why not just use the Arjun APU? Will provide commonality of pats across the supply chain and easier maintenance. I think its assembled by MAK Controls and powered by Kirloskar Air cooled engine.Kartik wrote:IA seeks tank APUs from local producers
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- 23 Jan 2020 08:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 841060
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Last months news: http://www.spsmai.com/news/?id=510&q=Biggest-Make-in-India-programme-for-Indian-Army-dropped Basically right in 2015 the AQSR was drafted for match fixing the Make in India program. Very clearly after 5 years its found no one can develop that in India. The MoD is at fault for ...
- 25 Aug 2019 23:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 4118
- Views: 1247990
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
The video below is a talk by Abhijeet Iyer Mitra. A bit longish (&Hinglish) but would be quite stupefying if the Su30 actually is as big a nightmare and useless as he claims. 500kms range? really? See the first 10 mins. What do the Garus say? ====================== Mod Note : Already being discu...
- 13 May 2019 21:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
- Replies: 5107
- Views: 1420720
- 04 Mar 2019 21:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6392
- Views: 2099770
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Noob question here. There was talk of integrating the Kaveri on one of the initial Tejas prototypes (1st one I think) as a flying test bed. Would it be too difficult to convert this inr into an unmanned plane and fly it over coastal areas (over sea) to avoid casualties in case of failure & test?...
- 05 Dec 2018 00:44
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580892
Re: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
Gurus, below is a screenshot from of the title song taken from a 1980s TV serial by legendary war movie director Chetan Anand called Param Vir Chakra. Do I see an early rpototype of the Arjun here. It seems the DRDO logo/crest is painted on the left fender of the tank. http://i66.tinypic.com/2ihb6rn...
- 27 Jan 2018 17:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 1548343
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
this is going offtrack fast, but I am a pretty good native hindi speaker/reader.. the document is written in a style that will be **incomprehensible** to 99% of the people who are native hindi speakers. Being proud of hindi, and using hindi does not mean we revert to a style that blocks the message...
- 08 Aug 2017 12:03
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
Tank Biathlon 2017 results as of 08/04/2017 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DGroUTTVYAAvnJ4.jpg Source Tank Biathlon website http://armygames2017.mil.ru/results_of_contests_ru Not a very encouraging result, especially against China that is using its own design. Wonder how the home grown "Desert Fe...
- 21 May 2017 21:18
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580892
Re: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
I've always noted, that the Arjun's main gun is always pointed upwards, even when it is on manoeuvers, while the western tanks always move with the gun horizontal (somehow that looks more TFTA). Can anyone tell why this orientation of the Arjun's gun? is this a hangover from the T-72 where the gun ...
- 07 May 2017 01:05
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
Tank Ex was like advanced T-90 with turret bustle. But got canned without even serious discussion. I don't think India will ever have a serious military industrial complex. Didn't it have gun recoil issues? The lighter T72 Chassis not being able to withstand the recoil property and cracking up at p...
- 06 May 2017 12:29
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580892
Re: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
I've always noted, that the Arjun's main gun is always pointed upwards, even when it is on manoeuvers, while the western tanks always move with the gun horizontal (somehow that looks more TFTA). Can anyone tell why this orientation of the Arjun's gun? is this a hangover from the T-72 where the gun w...
- 02 May 2017 15:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
- Replies: 1451
- Views: 354182
Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Shiver, Dhotifellas shiver
China may interfere in Kashmir issue: Chinese report
Where's the mountain strike corps?
China may interfere in Kashmir issue: Chinese report
Where's the mountain strike corps?
- 10 Apr 2017 11:26
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
- Replies: 979
- Views: 249724
Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
^^ Very legit cover story indeed. :roll: :roll: innocent "Retired" afsar goes all the way to Oman and then comes to Nepal instead of easiest route of direct PIA flight ( to avoid being tailed by RAA folks) and then has a interview scheduled 5 kms from Indian border.... Sure. Note the ROFL...
- 10 Apr 2017 11:19
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
- Replies: 979
- Views: 249724
Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Et Tu Brutus? Retired ISI officer goes missing from Lumbini (Nepal), a town five kilometres away from the Indian border. An ex-army man who went to Nepal for a job interview earlier this week has gone missing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria confirmed on Saturday. “Foreign Office is in co...
- 20 Feb 2017 21:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2939
- Views: 1081127
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
VRDE and Tech Mahindra were jointly developing 200hp class aerodiesel engine for Rustom 2 UAV. Other forums report that the project has been canceled. Anyone has any leads on this? I wonder why all engine development projects are squashed in Desh. Beyond initial announcement, nothing heard of the Bh...
- 11 Feb 2017 14:05
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1050137
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Bengaluru may give India its first jet engine; testing begins BENGALURU: In about 24 weeks, Bengaluru will know if it can give India its first indigenous jet engine. Having developed its first jet engine -successful certification of which will put India in the elite group comprising only three othe...
- 28 Nov 2016 21:42
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
How I wish that Porkis go ahead with this...
Why India will require more than T-90SM to deal with New Pakistani Army tanks
Long Live The Arjun
Why India will require more than T-90SM to deal with New Pakistani Army tanks
Long Live The Arjun
- 17 Nov 2016 15:00
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1325346
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
But why saar? I guess the Prithvi correctly simulated the Enemy mijjile fired East to West. Didn't it?shiv wrote:^^Yeah its a shame when an ABM test "fails" because the incoming missile failed
- 05 Nov 2016 20:17
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
- Replies: 4649
- Views: 1828181
Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Rusians Did in 1960s ,BUT found It Did not work ,So gave up. Oh Yes! It did work. The PLAAF didnt have a forward deployable airforce until the late 80s/early 90s till the Soviet Union went kaput and the cash strapped Russians supplied Su-27s to China, and the Chinese had the opportunity to hire out...
- 01 Nov 2016 15:27
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
Does anyone have an update, speculation, gossip, chaiwala , dhotiwalla news on the planned indigenous DRDO powerpack for the Arjun? Pls post
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-n ... de/347607/
Four years of action mode and still no news!
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-n ... de/347607/
Four years of action mode and still no news!
- 01 Nov 2016 13:10
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
For such a long time there is no news of the Arjun tank in the media or even the social media! And now this news of more T90 in MS configuration. Looks like the MoD is quietly and resolutely burying the Arjun, something that could have been a clear winner in #MakeInIndia if only numbers had been jac...
- 04 Jun 2016 10:22
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580892
- 13 May 2016 16:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 220680
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
China elevates military command along Indian border: Report BEIJING: In a surprise move, China has elevated the rank of Tibet's Military Command which looks after the security along its border with India by putting it under the jurisdiction of PLA ground forces, suggesting it may "undertake so...
- 17 Jan 2016 21:59
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580892
Re: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
Does anyone know if the indigenous engine is an ab initio design or built on a donor engine?earlier there was talk of the base engine being from Cummins. Is that still true? If so which model?any info?
- 01 Jul 2015 23:13
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014
Nick_S, what did you ask and at which event?
- 22 Jun 2015 13:05
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014
Niran Saab, If MOD motabhai is hauling up DGMF every Monday, how come they had the gumption to come up with this incredibly foolish FRCV proposal?
- 21 Apr 2015 18:15
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
- 01 Mar 2015 22:18
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 498057
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
For the mango peepuls, Kulkarni's feats can be visualised like this :
[youtube]http://youtu.be/lHQcFlf1aFI[/youtube]
Magnificent!
[youtube]http://youtu.be/lHQcFlf1aFI[/youtube]
Magnificent!
- 26 Jan 2015 05:34
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 498057
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Republic day spl pliss
- 15 Jan 2015 13:47
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 498057
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Saaar, The Arjuns are probably repaired by now.
- 09 Jan 2015 19:32
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957572
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014
Would that be the CLGM? Probably the readiness status of the CLGM would be used as another pretext for delaying acceptance and ordering of Mk 2.
- 08 Nov 2014 23:30
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
- Replies: 856
- Views: 498057
Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Just back from weekend show of the movie FURY. Would be a massive understatement to say that the pitted tank on tank engagement between our hero's M4 Sherman and the bad guys' PzKmpfW Tiger UK (was it?) was just aweeeeesooooommme. Vivkeji this gruffy mujahid's dil is beating faster for some pitted e...