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- 15 Jul 2009 11:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army Discussion
- Replies: 480
- Views: 60526
Re: Indian Army Discussion
The army canteens could easily branch out as India's answer to walmart! You must see the youtube video "Between the Mullahs and the Military". In this they have shown how the Paki army chief is now the head of the largest business conglomerate in Pakland. They make and sell everything fro...
- 15 Jul 2009 10:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3368
- Views: 915375
Re: Military Flight Safety
That is a loss of 1.3 ac per month. How can that be justified by the armed forces.shameekg wrote:56 military aircraft lost in past 3.5 years
- 15 Jul 2009 10:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army Discussion
- Replies: 480
- Views: 60526
Re: Indian Army Discussion
Can anyone tell me what is the avg salary of our armed forces(both officers and other ranks).If you have data on the salary structure of other security forces(eg. CRPF,BSF,State police) please produce that as well. You can also simplify your answer.I am not interested in terms like Basic pay,DA,TA ...
- 15 Jul 2009 08:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 321
- Views: 47565
Re: Indian Military Aviation
I read that this deal also comes with ToT. What is the ToT we are expecting from this deal any ideas?A Sharma wrote: Rs 10,000cr deal likely for Mirage-2000 upgrade
It seems quite hazy right now.
- 14 Jul 2009 23:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 359
- Views: 67662
Re: International Military Discussion
Yes , the main feeling I get from this F22 debate is that of wariness. Also the F35 and F22 programs seem to be connected very superficially. Until we know the status of the stovl f35 the picture seems cloudy. Something is definitely fishy wrt the F22 numbers. I think US made a blunder by pumping i...
- 14 Jul 2009 13:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
I think it should be named INS Time Pass.Samay wrote:I think the ATV should be named INS Samay, obliging to the whooping 30 yrs it took to be built
- 14 Jul 2009 10:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 321
- Views: 47565
Re: Indian Military Aviation
I dunno but is $40-$45 million per aircraft upgrade justified?, are we getting Aesa Radar's and meteor?? somthing does not seem to meet the eye here. that roughly equals a shiny new MKI .. why not ad few more dollars get more MKI's .... What is your problem if the babus make a little bit of retirem...
- 13 Jul 2009 10:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 317
- Views: 47317
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
. Since then, a furious defence ministry has been trying to ascertain how Lockheed Martin obtained those folders and whether ethical standards had been flouted. ................ Just goes on to show how shoddy Indian defence establishment is. If a company like LM can get the secret documents then I...
- 12 Jul 2009 00:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 436220
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
X-Posted : **Must watch ** Aunty Naseem gets a thorough a** whooping from Baloch Students and resorts to "taking commercial breaks", especially from them women.. :rotfl: Video : Genocide in Balochistan Policy Matters – 8th July 2009 39:32 Naseem Zehra beings a new episode of Policy Matter...
- 10 Jul 2009 13:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army Discussion
- Replies: 480
- Views: 60526
Re: Indian Army Discussion
Honestly, I wonder what this is all about. Gimmicks! Mohan Lal and Antony are both Malyalis. Antony like all the politicians wants some attention from his home state hence the useless gimmick. But Mohan Lal may actually create some awareness and enthusiasms amongst the Kerala kids which is good for...
- 09 Jul 2009 12:24
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 1036846
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Reading "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_(tank)", I cannot blame the Army. Overall the DRDO is doing its best and developing advanced weaponry is not easy; but it is also incorrect to be uncharitable to the defence when they find indigenous armament deficient. It sometimes is. I guess ...
- 09 Jul 2009 12:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
- Replies: 2842
- Views: 436220
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
An example of how the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has kow towed to the PRC and sent fellow Muslims back to the PRC for execution: More than that it shows the true power of China. Everyone knows that China will take you by the balls and screw your a** if you try to help the Jihadis. Now contrast th...
- 07 Jul 2009 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Where can I find the BR logos and other images used in this site. I tried to look in the images section but could not find any BR logo. Can someone please post a link for the logo image only. Amit check this url http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/BR-Large.gif http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/BR-Small.gif J...
- 07 Jul 2009 11:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
- Replies: 317
- Views: 47317
Re: MRCA News and Discussion
... if US can provide considerable source code and not share the full hardware details, we can still do decent guesses about the hardware configuration. Vice versa is very difficult - writing code from scratch and perfecting it is a herculean task. All depends on what that "60%" is... I a...
- 07 Jul 2009 07:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BR Main Site Feedback
- Replies: 474
- Views: 300769
Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback
Jagan, I sent a mail to the BR webmaster email id. Please take a look at it.Jagan wrote:Thanks for bringing that to my notice rahul - here we go
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/BR-Large.gif
- 05 Jul 2009 21:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Where can I find the BR logos and other images used in this site. I tried to look in the images section but could not find any BR logo. Can someone please post a link for the logo image only.
- 05 Jul 2009 14:17
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 1036846
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
No his real name is George Bush but he lurks around to see what intelligence he can glean. His other agent called Andrew Crista... was caught and taken care of.govardhanks wrote:Arun_s sir,
are you a vishwakarman?
- 05 Jul 2009 10:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3368
- Views: 915375
Re: Military Flight Safety
41 malnourished and lightweight porkis may not be equal in weight to 36 hatta khatta goras plus equipment. Even if each of the porkis + baggage weighed 97 kilos, they would be within the cargo weight carrying capacity specified. :) Yes but a 55 Kg porki each carrying a 50 Kg bale of hashish/opium w...
- 04 Jul 2009 22:41
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
- Replies: 4621
- Views: 1476068
Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
And who may I ask will manage them and take care of their daily maintenance.Jamal K. Malik wrote:Mumbai to have 50,000 security cameras
Another make it rich scheme from useless babus and netas. Knee jerk reactions from the people who can't find their own asses when the terrorists strike.
- 04 Jul 2009 18:52
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 1036846
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
... Would the said missile site being camouflaged by these 10,000 chips stay on exactly the same frequency? Surely - jamming one frequency would make the radar site jump and change frequency immediately revealing the real McCoy from among 10,000 decoys. The Chinese technology seems to be more advan...
- 03 Jul 2009 16:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
- Replies: 283
- Views: 34807
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Swat, Bajaur IDPs face bleak future I read this article and felt really sad for the Pashtuns. They are the ones who finally got caught in the cross-fire between the pakis and the Americans. Especially heart rending is to read about the children that have been orphaned. Pakjabis have completely mana...
- 02 Jul 2009 13:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 392
- Views: 50863
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Why procure second line of subs at all? At $300 million per sub, scorpene is itself expensive. Im still wondering why we have to import diesel subs when we have developed the capability to build nuclear subs. As Russel Peters says if we don't buy from the French "Somebudy Gonna get hurt real b...
- 30 Jun 2009 22:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1221674
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
GoI is starting multiple Special Forces groups and expanding existing ones for internal security/policing work. I think it is a step in wrong direction. ..... Since GoI is footing the bill (and state govt doesn't want to spend money) it wants to have control over these forces. Classic nata/babu/bra...
- 30 Jun 2009 22:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2942
- Views: 1085488
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
At some point of time I remember reading an article where sensors using Ultra Wide Band (UWB) signals were used to do ground mapping to find out arms dump and mass-graves. This was i think done in Bosnia by the US. Any info if this technology has been developed/shelved. IMO, this might be very usef...
- 30 Jun 2009 22:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2942
- Views: 1085488
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
UAV developed by DCE wins prize in US http://www.ddinews.gov.in/Sci-Tech/dec.htm A high-tech Unmanned Aerial Vehicle developed by a team of ten undergraduates from Delhi College of Engineering in New Delhi has won the prestigious Unmanned Aircraft System International Competition held recently in t...
- 30 Jun 2009 20:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
There was a news about Raytheon doing the MCU upgrades for Jaguar IAF. Does this mean that future Jags will be able to only use the American munitions.
- 27 Jun 2009 20:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 437
- Views: 63721
Re: LCA news and discussion
needs to be scary even for a squadron of raptors against tejas miniscule rcs, especially if the range of astra can be enhanced to the latest aim120d specs, and the radars can handle them as well. What about the RCS from the astra missiles and other payload that hang out from the belly and wings lik...
- 26 Jun 2009 23:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4208
- Views: 1129519
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
So it means that the bomb is already operational. So what is with this co-development stuff.vipins wrote: google put up this link with a pic
PB-500 version which penetrates 2 meters of reinforced concrete, is
operational and in production.
Another trick to pay for their entire research work.
- 26 Jun 2009 23:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army Discussion
- Replies: 480
- Views: 60526
Re: Indian Army Discussion
But if you were a 'freedom fighter' holed up in a house in Sopore, I wonder what would you do then? :twisted: This might help in reducing the instances wherein entire houses had to be brought down to flush out the militants, thus denying a valuable tool for psyops to the napakis. I believe we alrea...
- 26 Jun 2009 22:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 437
- Views: 63721
Re: LCA news and discussion
I saw this national geographic video on LCA for the first time.
I suppose many of the BRF members have already seen this but still posting the link.
[googlevideo]4503725423837794418[/googlevideo]
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 3837794418
I suppose many of the BRF members have already seen this but still posting the link.
[googlevideo]4503725423837794418[/googlevideo]
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 3837794418
- 25 Jun 2009 20:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
These questions are about missiles i could't find a definite answer for it. 1. After a missile like Agni is produced, for how many years it will be in functional state? 2. I have read that radar system like AWACS can focus their radar beams and can destroy the missile'e electronic equipment. Is it ...
- 25 Jun 2009 20:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Mid air re-arming has never been done to my knowledge. My compliments for coming up with a really original question. Why has nobody done it? Probbay because it is difficult - however that is no a good excuse A better excuse is that "It is not needed - will not be needed in a realistic battle&q...
- 25 Jun 2009 12:11
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
- Replies: 4621
- Views: 1476068
Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
This is a good move. I must say that AK Antony is really making some good moves here.VinodTK wrote:India's defence heads to discuss security capabilities
It is about that we have an integrated defense system in place bu connecting all of them in a network like the US has done.
- 23 Jun 2009 18:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 817464
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Indian, Russian rockets test-fired successfully http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=Indian,+Russian+rockets+test-fired+successfully&artid=IlkEuXpGuUk=&SectionID=mvKkT3vj5ZA=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2jIa4A=&SectionName=nUFeEOBkuKw=&SEO= After reading this poor quality ...
- 23 Jun 2009 10:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
- Replies: 478
- Views: 52888
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Taliban commander rival to Mehsud killed in Pakistan
PESHAWAR: A gunman shot dead on Tuesday a Pakistani militant commander who was a rival to Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud, police said.
- 22 Jun 2009 22:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 321
- Views: 47565
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Raytheon's Munitions Control Unit to be Integrated on Jaguar Aircraft http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4460 This article says "Once MCU is integrated on an aircraft, aircrews can employ the Joint Standoff Weapon, Maverick missile, Paveway precision-guided munition and AIM-9M Sidewinder air...
- 22 Jun 2009 22:50
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
- Replies: 4621
- Views: 1476068
Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Centre declares (CPI)Maoists a terrorist organization http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Govt-declares-Maoists-terrorists/articleshow/4687881.cms http://www.indianexpress.com/news/centre-declares-cpimaoists-a-terrorist-organisation/479812/ Why ruling Left Front against banning Maoists in Bengal ? W...
- 22 Jun 2009 22:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 868686
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Hi all. :) This is my First post on BRF. Like many in here my favourite is also the Military Scenario post. Well my question is very simple..... What is the qualification for becoming a BR-fite from a BR-trainee :D . Does this depend on the no: of posts...? No! You need some insider contacts and lo...
- 22 Jun 2009 20:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 1290808
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Pak army chief in Russia to seek weapons to fight Taliban
This is getting a bit too much of drama from the Pakis.Pakistan army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is expected to seek weapons from Russia to enable his country to counter the growing threat from the Taliban.
- 22 Jun 2009 19:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 1290808
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
BIGGEST JOKE Pakistan: A superpower by 2050 :rotfl: http://pakobserver.net/200906/22/Articles01.asp We must then redefine “superpower” to emphasize morality, international cooperation, world peace, clean and healthy environment, eradication of poverty, and promotion of equality among nations. This ...