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- 13 May 2015 17:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - Apr 22 2015
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 326324
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - Apr 22
Cancelling his visit to Sri Lanka, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif arrived in Karachi on Wednesday following the attack on Ismaili community members in the city. could be because of the importance of Karachi to the Army now. http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/27/us-pakistan-kar...
- 23 Feb 2015 15:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 971850
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Some sane thoughts. http://theconversation.com/the-real-winner-of-the-ukraine-crisis-could-be-china-37574 Longer term, the US needs to think about how to be a triangular great power. Most US strategic thinkers agree that it is China, not Russia, that poses the most significant 21st century geopoliti...
- 07 Jan 2015 10:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Breaking news: Coast guard intercepted terrorist boat
- Replies: 969
- Views: 142972
Re: Breaking news: Coast guard intercepted terrorist boat
This is absolutely accurate - in fact the initial operation started even before 'a fortnight'. There is a big fear now in an agency that the intel channel has been exposed - similar to Musharraf recordings during Kargil. Lets wait and see. What if Praveen swami is trying to get maximum informtion o...
- 06 Jan 2015 10:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Breaking news: Coast guard intercepted terrorist boat
- Replies: 969
- Views: 142972
Re: Breaking news: Coast guard intercepted terrorist boat
There is a chance of fake currency smuggling , but that also do not require martyrdomdeejay
Post subject:
Re: Breaking news: Coast guard intercepted terrorist boat
So what was really happening:
- 03 Jun 2014 14:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1148269
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/crisis-in-siachen-two-crashes-in-nine-months-army-troops-face-transport-crisis/ Comment worth quoting from above article. A Concerned Citizen >Air Warrior • 14 minutes agoDear Air Warrior, Let's please stay focused on the point that I am making. Th...
- 03 Jun 2014 14:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 893941
Re: Military Flight Safety
[quote]Don't know if this has been posted earlier. The image in the news article is of course wrong. ALH Siachen problems[/quote] Misleading article. and the comment on this is worth quoting here. A Concerned Citizen >Air Warrior • 14 minutes agoDear Air Warrior, Let's please stay focused on the po...
- 03 Apr 2014 11:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 418441
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/03/world/europe/crimea-offers-showcase-for-russias-rebooted-military.html?action=click&contentCollection=Europe®ion=Footer&module=MoreInSection&pgtype=article “Second, the development of these rapid deployment forces,” he said, “to deal with any kind...
- 19 Mar 2014 15:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-370 goes missing
- Replies: 3102
- Views: 332600
Re: Malaysian Airlines Flight MH-370 goes missing
what if it safely landed on the ocean and then slowly sinked ( thought tragic it is) .... then the black box will not give off signals? http://www.independent.ie/world-news/asia-pacific/malaysia-airlines-jetliner-flew-into-indian-ocean-investigators-now-believe-30106446.html "The working assump...
- 26 Feb 2014 10:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1177118
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
^^^
Hope the retired ones are not for sale
Gun's Picture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GAU-8 ... Type_1.jpg
Hope the retired ones are not for sale
Gun's Picture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GAU-8 ... Type_1.jpg
- 25 Feb 2014 14:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1177118
- 24 Feb 2014 18:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 1177118
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/24/hagel-proposed-budget-will-reportedly-shrink-army-to-pre-wwii-numbers/ Good Bye 'Warthog' ...flying Tank. Under Mr. Hagel’s proposals, the entire fleet of Air Force A-10 attack aircraft would be eliminated. The aircraft was designed to destroy Soviet tanks ...
- 10 Dec 2013 16:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 676475
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Next step should be reusable launch vehicle.Prasad wrote:Mars Orbiter Mission twitter a/c wrote:Cryogenic Upper Stage .!
Integration of the 2nd stage of GSLV-D5 has completed & that of the cryogenic is on 9 Dec.
- 07 Nov 2013 18:30
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
- Replies: 2760
- Views: 403775
Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Mythbusting India's Mars Mission It is also one of a small number of nations to have successfully recovered a satellite from space. Indian satellites are used in communications, weather observation and land management. This vast nation would be much worse off without the benefits of its space progr...
- 30 Oct 2013 17:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 859426
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
What is the launch cost of ISRO compared to SpaceX's reusable rocket which is in development.
- 04 Sep 2013 14:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
All these accusations and finger pointing is the labor pains experienced on their First born. Let him come out and it will be much easier with subsequent ones.
- 28 Aug 2013 19:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 716239
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Hope those who matter hear this , One of US's strong pillar of growth was the Defense industry. We should support our defense industry with continued funding and nurturing , and judiciously spend what the country save by hard work. http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/sauravjha/2976/64794/.html Nevertheless,...
- 19 Aug 2013 17:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 968142
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Leakage can happen due to multiple reasons ... eg:- http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/space/rockets/4328638 During weeks of preflight tests, salty Pacific air had corroded an aluminum nut in the engine. Just before liftoff, when the propellant valves opened, the nut failed and caused a leak . ...
- 01 Aug 2013 18:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 968142
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
http://www.ptinews.com/news/3853680_India-s-2nd-nbsp-moon-mission-Chandrayaan-2-stuck India's second mission to Moon appears headed for a prolonged delay following uncertainty over availability of lander from Russia even as the 'desi' rocket to launch the space odyssey would take time to become oper...
- 31 Jul 2013 16:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: General Indian Military News & Discussions
- Replies: 154
- Views: 31487
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Any idea if the claim is right about the advantages of Burnelli ESTOL design
http://www.combatreform.org/goodbyeftr.htm
http://www.combatreform.org/goodbyeftr.htm
- 11 Jul 2013 20:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aircraft Recognition
- Replies: 1014
- Views: 299784
Re: Aircraft Recognition
http://www.airwar.ru/image/idop/aliner/cby3/cby3-2.jpg ?? Hint : Search with the registration number. Burnelli CBY-3 This is a very different looking aircraft and that prompted me to search more ... http://www.combatreform.org/goodbyeftr.htm the above link provides the advantages of Burnelli ESTOL ...
- 05 Jun 2013 21:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/longrange-sams-cruise-missiles-for-all-platforms-avinash-chander/article4775965.ece Referring to the schedule for induction of LCA, he said: “It is a major challenge and we are gearing up for it. From today, we have to do 40 flights per month.” we can compare ag...
- 14 May 2013 19:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3908
- Views: 1148269
Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-new ... 59328.aspx
The crash was apparently due to whiteout conditions, in which snow and clouds change the way in which light is reflected and only dark objects are visible. The army has ordered an inquiry.
- 02 May 2013 19:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 590839
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=95278 The Government has assessed the requirement of Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) that would be required for defence preparedness.The requirement for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for defence preparedness has been assessed and laid down in the Long Term Integrate...
- 25 Apr 2013 18:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
I think the link might have been posted earlier, if so appologies. LCA-Tejas (LSP-08) takes off on its maiden flight http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/lca-tejas-lsp-08-takes-off-on-its-maiden-flight_838934.html "The performance of the aircraft was flawless and with this, the Initial Operatio...
- 26 Mar 2013 18:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 590839
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-10/india/37597707_1_arjun-tank-t-90-punjab In reply to a question related to shortcomings of Arjun tank, Saraswat said that during trials the tank was found better in mobility and accuracy in comparison to Army's mainstay T-90 tanks . "During ...
- 11 Feb 2013 07:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-07/bangalore/36971731_1_lca-tejas-light-combat-aircraft-test-pilot "Everything is a test till the system is perfected," said Suneet, about the recent failure of the LCA in high-altitude tests. "We didn't fail but we found faults and ...
- 14 Jan 2013 20:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: French military action in Mali
- Replies: 171
- Views: 17768
Re: French military action in Mali
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/ja ... rison-town
Lost a soldier..
Lost a soldier..
How else to justify the loss of a soldier so quickly, and the knocking out of a Mirage 2000 fighter jet against people with only Kalashnikovs."
- 03 Dec 2012 19:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
Per Livefist
http://livefist.blogspot.in/2012/12/f-3 ... chief.html
http://livefist.blogspot.in/2012/12/f-3 ... chief.html
F-35? We Want The LCA Navy: Indian Navy Chief
- 20 Aug 2012 19:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 590839
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/chennaiman-wins-defence-award-806 G. Munusamy, proprietor of Fluoro Carbon Seals, an equipment manufacturing company, received the award from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for developing and manufacturing high-pressure piston seals for the hydro...
- 24 Jul 2012 12:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
only if we follow similar approach in other areas as well.went for concurrent engineering where the development, user and production agencies worked together from day one. Within two months of proving the prototype, the production model went for user trials,” he said
- 05 Jul 2012 10:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
- Replies: 3969
- Views: 522315
Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
It is a matter of time before prosperity reaches the maoists places too. Painstakingly building up local law enforcement and political systems is the only way against maoists. Military ground forces just provides a certain protection for the local enforcement, to remind these brave folks that they ...
- 19 Jun 2012 14:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 808867
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Is it just a coincidence , Paki's have started this firing after the meeting on Siachin failed(india didn't give any concession to Pakis)
- 14 May 2012 16:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 4257
- Views: 562340
Re: LCA News and Discussions
The DRDO has not fixed any time frame to fully develop the Kaveri Aero Engine for the LCA..........
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=83706
It is planned to commence flight trials for Technology Demonstration of Kaveri Engine with LCA Tejas Mk-I in about 3 years time.
- 27 Apr 2012 17:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3947
- Views: 1015167
Re: LCA News and Discussions
http://www.defenseworld.net/go/defensen ... %20Variant
in flight photo with with landing gear extended
in flight photo with with landing gear extended
- 10 Apr 2012 13:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 590839
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
I found some good reading on British Challenger 2 & Hesh round and Rifled gun. http://www.tanknutdave.com/component/content/article/47 Telic 1 Challenger 2 history was best known for a Royal Scots Dragoon Guards tank throwing its tracks and getting stuck in a ditch, which was reportedly hit by 1...
- 29 Mar 2012 17:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 859426
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Is it possible for govenrment to extend the Army chief's tenure, any rule that prohibits extension?
- 28 Mar 2012 10:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
- Replies: 1596
- Views: 189206
Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion
any complaint should be given in writing right? . Every employee in any Govt or Pvt establishment require applications, complaints in writing. Even for a leave application you need to put them down on a paper or email , and forward to your managers. Here AKA was simply asking VKS to give the complai...
- 09 Mar 2012 21:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3947
- Views: 1015167
Re: LCA News and Discussions
Thanks a lot RaghuK for the News
and advanced Happy B'day.
and advanced Happy B'day.
- 09 Feb 2012 10:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3467
- Views: 511264
Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion
The Chinese army occupied a strategically important slice of Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh in 1986 and has remained entrenched in the area since then as successive governments in Delhi have denied the army permission to evict the intruders for what are being quoted as “pragmatic” reasons. I...
- 12 Aug 2011 12:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 4208
- Views: 1121040
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
First private plane to be be tested by Diwali this year from Mahindra. http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-s-first-pvt-plane-nears-test-may-cost-Rs-1-8-cr/Article1-732287.aspx they are fast and as per another article "Mahindra's plane to cost 20 percent less than Cessna’s" hope they start ...