Bharat Rakshak

sent you a mail as well

I am ok for NJ on 11-12. Meet in Central Jersey?

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hi marten see, we don't know about common mass, that they should appreciate or not...because LCA is a defence project worth huge as compared to amount of uneducated and below poverty line people...such programs are great contrast... I don't expect common mass to understand it..and if such reports t...

US report raises concern over China's missile programmes http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/US-report-raises-concern-over-Chinas-missile-programmes/articleshow/6301352.cms "The United States continues to note that the voluntary BWC CBM (confidence building measure) declarations China has ...

^^^ and when you look at that, would you rather go with Unkil, or with Germany, Italy, UK and Spain, with a bit of France on the side? what's going to be better in the long run? (incidentally, CASA in Spain have become quite competent over the last few decades in case anyone is wondering) Hmm.. if ...

True, a multi-pronged attack through Burma-Assam, Nepal-Bihar/UP and Pak attacking north of /Punjab is a worrying scenario. The other worrying scenario is that, they may initially give the impression (through build-ups and satellite images, etc) that they may attack through Uttaranchal, Silchar, etc...

While we think, that we are doing the US a big favor, by giving them this 10 Billion deal, Saudis recently signed a 30 B deal for F-15's. As an OT item, BP was held liable for 20 B in damages re: the oil spill. So I am not sure, 10 B helps obtain a UN seat....but no harm in acting pompous about it....

Some more questions: 1. What is the window for China to do a swift and concerted attack, in terms of time? Probably the next 2 years when a lot of up-gradations and defence purchases are still happening? What should be India's strategy in the short-medium term? 2. What counter-attack strategy from I...

Good points, Christopher. JMT here: 2) Dependable GPS system (read as non-us GPS). Glassnot will do for time being. But India should develop its own GPS. GAGAN? 3) We should develop SLBMs with ranges of 5000 Kms and more. This way some of our submarines can be place in Indian Ocean and still hit tar...

>>>>So some babu in MOF will be asking this question why pay ~ $ 35 million more for a European fighter that does not provide any thing more than an MKI does at ~ 50 million per piece Austin, This deal would be sweet (for India) only with a considerable discount on the list price along with "k...

BW: July 21 (Bloomberg) -- A proposed U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia will include 84 new Boeing Co. F-15 fighter jets and may be valued at as much as $30 billion, according to a government official familiar with the plan. .... The $30 billion total includes hardware as well as spare parts, training...

Chacko ji Pls correct me if I am wrong the bird also told me this is the deal on everybody's radar but we get our work done by flying under the radar. I am thinking of two possibilities, 1. We want the tiffy, and the rafale is there only for negotiation purposes, to get a good deal from tiffy. This...

I think we are missing something over here. China will not build a single aircraft carrier, they will build more than one. And the gap between PLAN and USN in 25 years will be nil. That is provided China is able to sustain its break neck economic growth. The main point, where India is concerned, is...

If Unkil throws in UNSC seat (what if BO announces support for India openly), would India resist temptation? Remains to be seen, esp since BO is to visit India shortly. It is politics pure-play hereon - remains to be seen who plays it better and who gives out most to India - Europe or US? Cameron h...

Well, here is the link and quote - just browsed through this and surprised to find: http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2010/aug/05/slide-show-1-when-india-stunned-the-us.htm#contentTop So, when US officials argued recently that India must reiterate its determination to strictly abide by its own expor...

In a scenario that US loses out, they may 'enhance' their defense co-operation with Pak..hmm, that would be interesting.

^^ Agreed. But it does open a huge door for who-ever wins this to grab a plethora of opportunities in the defense and civilian sectors. It is not just this $12b at stake but an opportunity to partner for the next decade or so with India in so many areas that are opening up. Certainly gives who-ever ...

If Unkil throws in UNSC seat (what if BO announces support for India openly), would India resist temptation? Remains to be seen, esp since BO is to visit India shortly. It is politics pure-play hereon - remains to be seen who plays it better and who gives out most to India - Europe or US? Cameron ha...

How would Agni II- fit in to the tactically and strategically, within such a short band (range)? It may be more than that meets the eye - gurus please throw some light.

if you notice that the NLCA consulting contract, Snecma-Kaveri, Tejas Mk2 compatibility with EJ 210, etc, the tilt is certainly in favor of EADS

if indeed this report is true, it will give tremendous flexibility and scalability to the Indian defense Industry. The GoI indeed would have shown some spine in towing an independent line in the true long-term interest of the country.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-shaken-by-US-move-to-sign-nuclear-deal-with-Vietnam/articleshow/6266844.cms Follows US Adm.Mike Mullen's observations on growing China threat, and Vietnam cozying up to India/US. No wonder China is wary of India-US-Vietnam axis that is quietly eme...

^^ Yes, we need more Dr.Kalams who were B.Scs (Aeronautical) than Ph.Ds is my point too. Quest for knowledge need not be certified in the form of Ph.Ds and papers published. There quite a few brilliant engineers who never got University Doctorate Degrees as part of their education (Sir M Vishweshwar...

Karan M wrote: Finally, if India can make do with vanilla citizens, vanilla soldiers, vanilla businesses, etc, it can make do with vanilla scientists as well. Karan, you are absolutely right. A country which makes an average citizen perform above average is the one that ultimately out-does others. ...