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- 26 Jun 2020 01:42
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1607267
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Dear experts, I just found this clip Made by a CRPF trooper. https://twitter.com/bhaveshsaspara/status/1276188880463486976?s=21 He is mentioning that he is heading for the border towards Palin something. Palin is in Arunachal Pradesh. My questions are: what would the CRPFs role be in this case? I wa...
- 31 Jan 2014 03:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Republic day 2014
- Replies: 92
- Views: 15742
Re: Republic day 2014
I am watching the parade here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hayJ81ZuA2c and I saw that there are some foreigners sitting in the audience. Now at 1:19.58 there seems to be sitting a happy French officer which made me smile for good reasons. Does anyone know what's the deal with his presence, and per...
- 25 Dec 2013 19:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550318
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Amazing sight. Reminds me of the Russians airdropping a complete tank with its crew inside can't wait to see that happening on Indian soil.indranilroy wrote:Video of the 16-tonne heavy drop system (HDS) being air dropped from an IL-76 aircraft.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=510038499093480
- 05 Dec 2013 21:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550318
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Of course my list was not exhaustive. Other options are also possible, for example the options give by you :) With specific agreements I talk about possible contracts or agreements in which it says what to do after a certain plane retires. For example, it happens sometimes that aircraft that are bei...
- 05 Dec 2013 17:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 550318
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Depending on the specific agreements and the degree of airworthiness they are either put in storage, used for target practice, scrapped, or distributed as static displays.govardhanks wrote:I have small question what happens to old aircraft which are decommissioned?
- 26 Nov 2013 02:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Well interesting sounds better than 'surprising'. I think your statement came across a bit negatively. You should look at the context in which we operate. A lot of people use the US as a benchmark (sometimes gleaned from tom Clancy I suspect). What works for them may not work for us. And they learn...
- 25 Nov 2013 21:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
By that I mean the way how the Indian forces display themselves as a result of their way of making decisions or choices. For example the fact that a platoon commander in the Indian Army usually is a JCO whereas in other armies it's usually a LT. Or, the unique composition of the Indian air force inv...
- 25 Nov 2013 18:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Thanks for the extra inputs and clarification Akshay. It is interesting to see the differences with different navies. The Indian armed forces are always a surprise in all aspects.
- 20 Nov 2013 22:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
It's really great so see the TN Police doing a good job by constantly developing in the right direction. Time that forces from the rest of the country take this example.suryag wrote:Thanks Amma thats a good beginning, no wonder TN police are efficient and most feared
- 20 Nov 2013 22:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
Great to see the INS Vikramaditya finally join service. Usually, the commanding officer of big IN ships has the rank of Captain. But I read somewhere [cannot remember where :-( ] that the INS Vikraaditya would be commanded by a Commodore for the first few years. What is the possibility of that happ...
- 13 Aug 2013 19:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 834574
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Hilarious - Mint's article has used the photo of a slightly different (and somewhat bedraggled) Vikrant! http://www.livemint.com/rf/Image-621x414/LiveMint/Period1/2013/08/13/Photos/vikrant--621x414.jpg So typical this. Probably went something like this: "old Vikrant, new Vikrant, ki farak pend...
- 15 Jan 2013 02:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768348
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
I guess it's a PR session to show off their new gear/weapons
Like Mr. Rohit said it would make no sense to use these in open terrain at long distance.
Like Mr. Rohit said it would make no sense to use these in open terrain at long distance.
- 13 Jan 2013 20:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
I was always fascinated with the Bears (Tu-142) but, I have read the operational shortcomings of this aircraft especially with respect to crew accommodation. Now, I heard that one of the things missing was a lavatory. Now I was always wondering, is it really that hard to install a lavatory in that a...
- 12 Jan 2013 20:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768348
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Prithviraj-ji looking really awesome
- 17 Oct 2012 21:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 534171
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
India to give power punch to Jaguar fighters The Jag was already retired for the Tornadoes in UK and other services. Okay, it has got significant avionics upgrades and stuff, but all the same, the platform is long in the tooth. This might be last remaining dedicated strike aircraft for the IAF. But...
- 26 Aug 2012 19:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768348
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
It's for ceremonial purposes; usually for inauguration or for example when a captain retires. They also do this for boats.aniket wrote:Why is the water being sprayed, to clean the aircraft or for ceremonial purposes ?
Man she looks beautiful
- 10 Aug 2012 20:16
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3349
- Views: 753207
Re: Indian Roads Thread
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/thumb/msid-15044151,width-400,height-300,resizemode-4/economic-development-of-up.jpg How did the guy on a bicyle get on an expressway ? :lol: Is that a bicycle lane or a service lane? Also interesting is the fact that the expressway has a minimum speed limit. So ...
- 23 May 2012 14:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 730250
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Maybe someone can shed a light on this. I always have noticed that Indian trains do not drive with their lights on at the front part of the train; only when its dark or hazy, foggy etc.. Visibility. Drivers cabin is dark and the driver adjusts his/her vision when it gets darker. With light on one c...
- 11 May 2012 14:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 318876
Re: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120510/jsp/nation/story_15473003.jsp#.T6u-dOuMo2t CRPF for Parliament security IMRAN AHMED SIDDIQUI New Delhi, May 9: An elite unit of the CRPF will take over the security of Parliament, now protected by the central force and other agencies under Delhi police’s comman...
- 02 May 2012 16:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 730250
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Aditya, What you are talking about is spatial recognition. 90% plus of run over accidents happen due to misjudging the speed/distance of approaching train. No amount of Honking gives people information on how fast train is going and how far it is. That is a major reason for keeping the lights on. I...
- 30 Apr 2012 20:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 730250
Re: Indian Railways Thread
I believe, and science will be with me, that it will certainly increase safety for both the driver(s) and general public. Any more explanation as to why this is required? Any way during the time of poor visibility (i.e night, fogs etc.) the drivers do switch on the head lights. But why is it requir...
- 29 Apr 2012 17:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 730250
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Maybe someone can shed a light on this. I always have noticed that Indian trains do not drive with their lights on at the front part of the train; only when its dark or hazy, foggy etc... In the west certainly, the trains always have their lights on. I believe it should be mandatory (if it is not ye...
- 19 Feb 2012 18:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 318876
Re: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Dmurphy wrote:Waiting for someone to come up with the idea of buying F-35s for the BSF
It seems that over time the BSF will be transformed in a unit which is in line with the US national guards/ air national guards
- 30 Jan 2012 15:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 768348
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
My thoughts exactlyAustin wrote:Must be quite intimidating even for the the SPG protectee to have those huge tall armed men around you all the time
- 26 Nov 2011 22:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
Home ministry plans to modify police uniform The conventional khaki shirt and trouser, woollen caps and archaic leather shoes don't quite make up for an attractive uniform, and so, our police force is a tad too boring to look at. But all this is set to change. The country's police will soon get a m...
- 29 Oct 2011 20:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858973
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
A simple pooch. What difference will 22 Apaches make for us considering we have such a long border with Pak and China. Shouldn't we have procured a larger number? Like the guru's have mentioned these machines can be assist in giving the necessary punch at the battlefield. I also know that these mac...
- 29 Oct 2011 20:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
abhinavjo wrote:How can that be an IL 76. IL has wings starting over its fuselage. Unless someone was trying to pull off a chatt-ride like they do on overloaded buses!
My money is on Boeing 737
Yeah I agree, seems an B737.
- 28 Oct 2011 21:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Thats a photushop of the iwo jima picture isn't it ? So what. How many know that in India anyway :) ^^ That's not the point. Its disrespectful to the armies of both the Nations. Do we have dearth of proud military history so that we have to borrow from others? We could easily have displayed the pic...
- 28 Oct 2011 17:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Really awesome!
I noticed that none of the soldiers was carrying visible arms. The general atmosphere, at least in these pics, seemed quite non-hostile.
- 03 Oct 2011 02:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LmmtZacP90/ToU72mQHMUI/AAAAAAAAB5A/b3QgKp9VKgQ/s1600/P8I%2Bfirst%2Bflight.jpg In this picture, I see that the new P8-I has a "Window" that is close to a size of a door. Can some one ID why an ASW would have such a big window? Observer window There are five side-...
- 12 Aug 2011 20:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Yes it istushar_m wrote:what's that tank in the middle doen't look like t72 is it t55 ????
- 11 Aug 2011 21:31
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
Indeed a good piece of equipment, but rather inefficient these days. Too bulky for police work.ASPuar wrote:It was one hell of a rifle in its time. But no good for police work. Too powerful!
- 22 May 2011 20:05
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
Perhaps it is based on the law concerning freedom of religion.sum wrote:^^ Are J&K policemen allowed to have beards in service? Most of the cadets in the pic above look unshaven even on a PoP day..
- 14 Jan 2011 21:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 1189628
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Ok here is another good one: Put those K's in the Ayni or Farkhor base in Tajikistan
No but seriously, speaking of these Su-30K's, I though that they are converted into MKI's as also mentioned before in this thread.
No but seriously, speaking of these Su-30K's, I though that they are converted into MKI's as also mentioned before in this thread.
- 15 Dec 2010 18:34
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
I was thinking whether police in India has access to aerial support (for example helicopters) or not? As far as I know, none of the police forces in India have their own 'departmental' helicopters. Forces involved in naxal hunting, have been provided helicopters from the Air Force. I am not too sur...
- 13 Dec 2010 17:20
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Police Reform
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 270401
Re: Indian Police Reform
While noticing this recent article on Hindustan Times about a man hunt with 600 police personnel to find a car with suspected physical abusers in Delhi, I was thinking whether police in India has access to aerial support (for example helicopters) or not? I could not find much regarding this, perhaps...
- 07 Nov 2010 18:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
- 24 Oct 2010 16:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
- Replies: 3954
- Views: 1884916
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Gaurav_S, I do not know about this particular case, but talking in general terms, IA has a very robust intelligence setup in J&K. For eg: JAKLI TA is mostly comprised of ex-militants who are very highly regarded for their information gathering capabilities. I guess that BSF and J&K police a...
- 06 Oct 2010 14:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 1189628
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Regarding the memorandum issue concerning the P8I, does anybody know how this was in the old days (around 50's and 60s) when India used to fly American-made equipment such as the C119 and the "super conny"?
- 06 Oct 2010 14:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 1189628
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Embarrassing moment at 1.41parshuram wrote:NDTV video Featuring IAF C -130 First Flight