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- 16 Nov 2017 10:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1218980
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
That is not true, there are some modem helmets that protect against regular 7.62x39 lead rounds but most helmets can't stop a steel core or copper jacket rounds at close range. A thick Kevlar helmet will stop a lead AK or 5.56 round fired at a distance, but for anything more you require ceramic or ...
- 24 Oct 2017 12:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 632233
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread - June 2014
Hope to see India-Russia FGFA project through: HAL chief http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/hope-to-see-india-russia-fgfa-project-through-hal-chief-117102301248_1.html Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman T. Suvarna Raju backed the India-Russia Fifth Generation Fighter Aircr...
- 23 Oct 2017 16:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1850010
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
20 Air Force Planes To Land On Agra Expressway Tomorrow In Special Drill According to PRO, Defence (Central Command), Gargi Malik Sinha, the IAF will conduct the aircraft touchdown exercise on the Agra Expressway near Bangarmau in Unnao district. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lucknow-agra-express...
- 23 Oct 2017 14:03
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
- Replies: 1820
- Views: 580896
Re: MBT Arjun - News and Discussions
On Army's recommendation, DRDO makes modifications in battle tank Arjun Mark II http://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/indian-army-arjun-mark-ii-drdo-defence-research-and-development-organisation-battle-tank/110907 "We have done the modifications... it will go through the trials and there i...
- 18 Oct 2017 13:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1218980
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
^^ Misleading article. I don't know which helmet Garuds use. Perhaps OR-201. That certainly isn't designed to protect against 7.62mm round. In fact, no modern helmet is designed to protect against even 5.56mm NATO round. Patka had that level of protection in its front and sides but then it was too h...
- 10 Oct 2017 10:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 1548348
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Private Lobbies Are Trying to Stop Indigenous Defence Production: H Mahadevan Newsclick speaks to H Mahadevan, all India Working President of the AITUC and former General Secretary of the HAL Employees’ Association, Bangalore, on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the LCA project and the motivated camp...
- 10 Oct 2017 10:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
- Replies: 3500
- Views: 1018685
Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Private Lobbies Are Trying to Stop Indigenous Defence Production: H Mahadevan Newsclick speaks to H Mahadevan, all India Working President of the AITUC and former General Secretary of the HAL Employees’ Association, Bangalore, on Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the LCA project and the motivated camp...
- 08 Oct 2017 14:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 1548348
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
While not a military news per say, IMHO a potentially significant one for Indian Aerospace India’s First 19-seater aircraft may fly soon http://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indias-first-19-seater-aircraft-may-fly-soon/amp_articleshow/60723511.cms A team of engineer...
- 05 Oct 2017 22:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 632233
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread - June 2014
Cross Post from Single Engine Thread http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-start-process-to-acquire-single-engine-jets-this-month/articleshow/60958830.cms Asked about the fifth-generation fighter aircraft project (FGFA) with Russia, Dhanoa said a high-level committee has submitted ...
- 05 Oct 2017 22:51
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5424
- Views: 1240564
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
IAF to start process to acquire single engine jets this month http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/iaf-to-start-process-to-acquire-single-engine-jets-this-month/articleshow/60958830.cms Chief of Air Staff B S Dhanoa said having a new fleet of single engine jets was a "priority"...
- 29 Sep 2017 17:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1320021
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Don't agree with everything that Sawhney says but this destructive mindset of primacy is what has buggered the Indian Armed Forces and this COArmyS has once again played right into the sly hands of the baboo(n)s as did some other service chiefs earlier. Such a blasphemous and outmoded view in 2017?...
- 27 Sep 2017 14:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 843933
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Army Strikes Naga Insurgent Camps Along Myanmar Border, Inflicts 'Heavy' Damage http://www.news18.com/news/india/army-strikes-naga-insurgent-camps-along-myanmar-border-inflicts-heavy-damage-1529767.html The Army on Wednesday struck Naga insurgent camps along the border with Myanmar and caused “heav...
- 27 Sep 2017 10:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1218980
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Army is opposing Black Cat commandos being stationed in Kashmir. But why? http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-army-kashmir-nsg-black-cat-commandos-counter-insurgency/1/1056761.html It is Kashmir's best kept secret for at least a month now. Kept under wraps is a mini National Security Guard (N...
- 27 Sep 2017 10:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
- Replies: 4479
- Views: 1245675
Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Army forces Pak’s BAT to retreat http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-forces-paks-bat-to-retreat/articleshow/60848786.cms The Army on Tuesday said it had effectively thwarted another Pakistani BAT (border action team) operation, which is usually conducted by Pakistan army regulars in conju...
- 26 Sep 2017 17:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1472265
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Reliance Naval looking to bid for six submarines contracts worth Rs 40,000 crore: Anil Ambani http://www.financialexpress.com/market/reliance-naval-looking-to-bid-for-six-submarines-contract-worth-rs-40000-crore-anil-ambani/871392/ Billionaire Anil-Ambani on Tuesday said that Reliance group’s compa...
- 26 Sep 2017 16:20
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1923342
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
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IIRC, the stupidity had started with a TOIlet article. We all had a good laugh about it back then. Unfortunately, but as expected, it got picked up by other DDMs. Don't think there is anything more to it than that.
IIRC, the stupidity had started with a TOIlet article. We all had a good laugh about it back then. Unfortunately, but as expected, it got picked up by other DDMs. Don't think there is anything more to it than that.
- 26 Sep 2017 10:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 843933
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Kashmir encounter: Four militants killed had plans to storm Army camp, says officer The militants were hiding in a house and had taken its residents hostage, an officer said. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/kashmir-encounter-four-militants-killed-had-plans-to-storm-army-camp-says-officer-486...
- 26 Sep 2017 10:36
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: General Indian Military News & Discussion
- Replies: 291
- Views: 144775
Re: General Indian Military News & Discussion
Niti Aayog's roadmap for light weight bullet-proof vests, helmets for army http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/niti-aayog-s-roadmap-for-light-weight-bullet-proof-vests-helmets-for-army-117092400334_1.html The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked the Niti Aayog to set up an i...
- 25 Sep 2017 16:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: General Indian Military News & Discussion
- Replies: 291
- Views: 144775
Re: General Indian Military News & Discussion
PMO to review progress made under Make in India scheme in defence sector "The PMO is planning to review the progress made in the Make in India scheme with all stakeholders, including officials from the defence ministry and department of defence production," a government source told Mail T...
- 21 Sep 2017 09:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Intelligence and Strategic Security
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9458
Re: Intelligence and Strategic Security
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Not the whole SSB itself. Only it's civil wing.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/8vZWys ... pprov.html
Not the whole SSB itself. Only it's civil wing.
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/8vZWys ... pprov.html
- 20 Sep 2017 17:17
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5424
- Views: 1240564
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
^^^LM has stated that by the 7th year, it expects to roll out a near completely 'locally sourced' F-16. So 90% by year 6 is not a stretch. We are not going to get IP from them or anyone else so it makes sense to let them bear 100% of the investment cost in exchange for 100% ownership and responsibi...
- 20 Sep 2017 14:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Intelligence and Strategic Security
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9458
Re: Intelligence and Strategic Security
Intelligence wing soon for Sashastra Seema Bal
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 757707.cms
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 757707.cms
- 19 Sep 2017 09:46
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957577
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
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Fair Enough. That is a reasonable statement and I agree. Also, no twisting was intended!
Fair Enough. That is a reasonable statement and I agree. Also, no twisting was intended!
- 18 Sep 2017 22:49
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957577
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
I see it like building one's own house. I own the land and it has certain issues. It is sloping and has a low water table. My requirements are - no steps inside the house other than staircase, basement with no water leak. I have no design knowledge. It is up to the architect to say what is possible...
- 18 Sep 2017 10:33
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 957577
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
^^ Manish Ji, then that is a different issue. One would not need design/engineering/architecture experience to know that it isn't possible. Army's job is to know what missions requirements do they want the equipment to fulfill and frame requirements around that (Eg: I would need my FICV/FRCV/LBT to ...
- 18 Sep 2017 00:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2239
- Views: 610032
Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
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Thanks for the video. It was truly ahead of its time. Had the ability to do Pugachev's Cobra much before the term was even coined!
Thanks for the video. It was truly ahead of its time. Had the ability to do Pugachev's Cobra much before the term was even coined!
- 15 Sep 2017 11:34
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: AMCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3310
- Views: 908999
Re: AMCA News and Discussions
Chola Ji I didn't mean to start the service vs psu debate! Some portion of the problem lies with all stakeholders and all this has been debated multiple times to death. Won't dare to touch this topic with a bargepole! :mrgreen: Just meant that a user with some design experience (Like Navy) would be ...
- 15 Sep 2017 10:38
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: AMCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3310
- Views: 908999
Re: AMCA News and Discussions
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Impressive! Encouraging such R&D projects in IAF & IA would, at the very least, go a long way in minimizing mental disconnect between Armed Forces and DRDO,HAL etc. IMVHO, half the problems in most indigenous programs is because of this disconnect.
Impressive! Encouraging such R&D projects in IAF & IA would, at the very least, go a long way in minimizing mental disconnect between Armed Forces and DRDO,HAL etc. IMVHO, half the problems in most indigenous programs is because of this disconnect.
- 13 Sep 2017 10:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 227
- Views: 149548
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
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Thanks! Those designs were a joy to go through!
Thanks! Those designs were a joy to go through!
- 13 Sep 2017 10:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1320021
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Got to love the creativity here! :lol: Terrorists in Kashmir, beware! Indian Army will take you down with its 'SAMOSA' missile For months now, anti-India graffiti painted on walls has become a common sight in the Kashmir Valley. From abusing the Indian government, to mocking the Indian Armed Forces,...
- 11 Sep 2017 23:54
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1923342
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
Rohit Vats has written an amazingly informative article on India's ATGMs in this blog. Its a shame he left BRF. http://vatsrohit.blogspot.com/2017/08/indian-army-and-anti-tank-guided.html There is no bigger well-wisher of BRF than Rohit. He will return when BRF needs him. Really hope he does. His k...
- 11 Sep 2017 17:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
- Replies: 2777
- Views: 632233
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread - June 2014
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True. Russia is a big country. For instance, distance from Komsomolsk (where Su-57 is manufactured) is manufactured to Akhtubinsk (where it is tested) is roughly 8,500 Kms. I am sure the drop tanks would be a boon here.
True. Russia is a big country. For instance, distance from Komsomolsk (where Su-57 is manufactured) is manufactured to Akhtubinsk (where it is tested) is roughly 8,500 Kms. I am sure the drop tanks would be a boon here.
- 11 Sep 2017 16:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1225573
Re: AEW&C News & Discussion
If that is the case, better to go with Airbus. Alteast we'll have commonality in the planes with Phalcon and DRDO AWACS on Airbus platform. Integration & Re-certification of new platform with Phalcon - Israel asks for $$$ plus time. Will need to work out in which option we loose less time and m...
- 11 Sep 2017 11:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 500615
Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
The equipment which article mentions are M4, Tavor, Galil Sniper Rifle, C90 grenades. The fact that PARA SF uses them is open source and widely known information. So what's the fuss?
- 11 Sep 2017 11:39
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1923342
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
a query...about NAG ... Does the seeker accquire target at launch or mid course? does the target have to be in LOS? how does cueing happen? NAG works in LOBL (lock on before launch) mode. So the target is acquired, missile fired and then the carrier vehicle NAMICA can move away to increase its surv...
- 11 Sep 2017 11:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 843933
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Two Hizbul militants killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam http://www.firstpost.com/india/jammu-and-kashmir-two-hizbul-militants-killed-in-encounter-with-security-forces-in-kulgam-4030267.html Two Hizbul militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J...
- 11 Sep 2017 11:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4074
- Views: 803151
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
India, U.S. in talks for C-17 deal http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-us-in-talks-for-c-17-deal/article19656203.ece On June 26, the State Department notified Congress of a possible sale, approving it under the Foreign Military Sales programme. “The validity of the Letter of Acceptance for ...
- 09 Sep 2017 18:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1218980
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
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Should be. It is listed at amazon.com (US) as "temporarily out of stock". I guess one should be able to order post its release date of 20 Sep.
Should be. It is listed at amazon.com (US) as "temporarily out of stock". I guess one should be able to order post its release date of 20 Sep.
- 09 Sep 2017 18:34
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
- Replies: 997
- Views: 371586
Re: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
It'd have been better if the minutes of the meeting were made available, detailing who was for and against the aircraft and for what reasons ,surely ADA and DRDO must have been for the aircraft but what was navy's position, was it for or against or in between like tentative support without any futu...
- 09 Sep 2017 16:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1320021
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Govt approves Army's cadre review policy The government has approved a long-awaited cadre review policy for Junior Commissioned Officers and other rank-holders in the Army, a step which will offer higher career progression to nearly 1.45 lakh personnel of the force, a senior Army official said toda...