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- 26 Jun 2012 12:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
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- 04 Apr 2012 15:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Chakra joins IN - Where is the Mithai?
- Replies: 317
- Views: 68330
Re: Nerpa Joins IN : Where is the mithai ?
Where is the Old Monk.....this calls for celebrations !!!!! Nerpa for Bay of Bengal and Arihant for Arabian sea :mrgreen: By the way, is Nerpa only for the training purposes or will it be equipped with the arsenal that it is supposed to carry and go on offensive petrols? http://economictimes.indiati...
- 04 Apr 2012 11:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 3324
- Views: 771746
Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Chacko Brother,
USS Carl Vinson will be active in Bay of Bengal in coming days. As you always seem to have the first-hand pictures, can you post some nice snaps of this giant here in this forum?
USS Carl Vinson will be active in Bay of Bengal in coming days. As you always seem to have the first-hand pictures, can you post some nice snaps of this giant here in this forum?
- 14 Feb 2012 13:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
The Pioneer|February 14, 2012|New Delhi Rafale may not be the best choice for IAF http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/394-letters-to-editor/42444-rafale-may-not-be-the-best-choice-for-iaf.html Not worth a read. Quote from the article. The French firm beat its European, American and Russ...
- 14 Feb 2012 12:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
The Pioneer|February 14, 2012|New Delhi
Rafale may not be the best choice for IAF
http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online ... r-iaf.html
Rafale may not be the best choice for IAF
http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online ... r-iaf.html
- 07 Feb 2012 22:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Where are we going to deploy the first batch of A/C when they arrive from France? Jodhpur? Ambala?
- 06 Feb 2012 23:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1265823
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
And please also not forget that Chinese must have laid their hands on Stealth Blackhawk as well, the chopper that went down during Abottabad raid on OBL's compound. They can very well learn a lot of things from the remains and come up with their own Stealth helly.
- 06 Feb 2012 23:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4067
- Views: 797807
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
India needs to start/continue work on :- Piston 2 seater- Hansa Turboprop 2 seater- HTT-40 5 to 10 Seater – Mahindra and NAL 20 seater – HAL Dornier and Saras 30 seater – missing – should be extended Saras 50-90 seater – RTA – dropped but should be revived An-32 category turboprop – none – will be ...
- 06 Feb 2012 22:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
PS:What's the response from the IAF pilots? They must be jubilant that a decision has been reached and which bird was chosen.Does anyone have some off the record info? It would be nice to have a few viewpoints.ACM Browne and his predecessors involved from the start too must be saluted for their per...
- 06 Feb 2012 22:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 594068
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
stallion is good for its role, but lacks the independent half axles of the tatras....which gives tatra a smoother ride across really harsh terrain. Singha Ji, In fact, Tata Motors was supposed to make some very good stuff for Armed forces. Any news on that? I am not sure why but I always prefer Tat...
- 06 Feb 2012 22:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 594068
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
damn I thought it was canadian! It was Czech from 1894 till 1965, and based in Canada from 1965 till 2002. Even now a lot of the HQ functions are managed out of Toronto. That's right. Bata was founded by Thomas Bata who was Czech. The pricing of Bata footwear in India is always " X rupee and 9...
- 01 Feb 2012 17:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
I know this is not a right forum to ask this question but as this is the newest forum, I am taking the liberty to ask "where is Mr. Vivek Ahuja nowadays?" His solo book was supposed to hit the market in January this year. Any news on that?
- 31 Jan 2012 23:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
What about asking them to supply the robust engines for our MCA (big brother of LCA)????
- 31 Jan 2012 23:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 720324
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Mr. Sarkozy must be saying. " le merci l'Inde pour choisir RAFALE (Thank you India for purchasing RAFALE)". Good news and actually the continuation of a long tradition of buying military hardware from France (Cheetah, Mirage-2000 etc.). It is a high time that our Navy follows the same appr...
- 28 Jan 2012 20:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3007
- Views: 852385
Re: International Military Discussion
Uncle SAM is getting ready to hit Nuclear Installations in Iran
http://in.news.yahoo.com/us-making-powe ... 31410.html
http://in.news.yahoo.com/us-making-powe ... 31410.html
- 01 Dec 2011 22:45
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Small Arms Thread
- Replies: 4653
- Views: 1506988
Re: Small Arms Thread
Mr. Shiv, You seem to be a big fan of DRDO and OFB and actually there is nothing wrong in this. I also respect DRDO and OFB for creating the job opportunities for many people. What these people do when they enter DRDO in another matter. I normally do not post the comments because of the prople like ...
- 30 Nov 2011 17:17
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Small Arms Thread
- Replies: 4653
- Views: 1506988
Re: Small Arms Thread
I just heard that we are planning to buy the Assault Rifles for our forces from abroad. What the hell are we doing? Is OFB not able to make even a simple gun which is of world standard? If we can not make a gun, how can we expect DRDO and its other allies to give us high value platforms such as Teja...
- 06 Sep 2011 16:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3363
- Views: 898095
Re: Military Flight Safety
I sincerely thought that the name "Flying Coffin" given to Mig-21 was not justified. But after seeing two incidents in quick time, I am sure that the name given to these aircrafts is absolutely correct. I am not finding a fault in the aircraft itself, it is a capable aircraft and has serve...
- 01 Aug 2011 15:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Fiction : Naval blockade of Pakistan
- Replies: 63
- Views: 18403
Re: Fiction : Naval blockade of Pakistan
Koi Harsh Ji ka pata lagao.... Hope he has not been abducted by Pakistanis........
- 29 Jul 2011 12:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Fiction : Naval blockade of Pakistan
- Replies: 63
- Views: 18403
Re: Fiction : Naval blockade of Pakistan
Harsh Ji,
Kya hua? You were writing this piece nicely, why this sudden break???????
Kya hua? You were writing this piece nicely, why this sudden break???????
- 20 Jul 2011 10:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
- Replies: 3977
- Views: 867360
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
To: All Forum Gurus As we have now settles over two choices (Rafale and EU Typhoon), I am going to ask two questions. They may sound silly but according to me, carry a lot of weight. 1. We have been haearing this news for long that IAF is short of pilots. If at present, IAF is facing this situation,...
- 16 Jul 2011 12:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3007
- Views: 852385
Re: International Military Discussion
I never knew that our own HAL has gone to the extent of being out-sourced to manufacture the components for third country. If the news is true, then KUDOS to HAL. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ In August 2003, Malaysia signed a...
- 13 Jul 2011 15:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
When the Pakis were being delivered their new fleet of J-10s, an instructor espically came from China to explain the Pakistan Air Force the simplictiy of the operation of the planes. So when the first plane was delivered, the instructor told the PAF pilots " This machine has 3 buttons, the one ...
- 13 Jul 2011 12:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
Santa joined the Army and got posted in Siachin. He could not visit his village for 10 months after joining the Army and in the meantime, his long-time friend Banta got married in the village. At last, Santa got his leaves and went to his village. Santa: Oye Banta, Bhabhi ka naam kya hai? Banta: GOO...
- 11 Jul 2011 17:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
Once Laloo Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, a saint and a schoolboy were traveling by a private plane. Suddenly the engine caught fire and the pilot came out shouting, "This plane is going to crash! And we have only four parachutes and there are five of us in the plane. Since I am a very important Indian A...
- 11 Jul 2011 16:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
Banta, the solider of the Indian Army returns to Native Village after the Operation Vijay from Kargil. Banta got grand welocome and villagers organised a function to facilitate him. On that night, the function was going with great praising of Banta. One of his childhood friend Santa also finished hi...
- 11 Jul 2011 16:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 584
- Views: 214871
Re: Military Humor and related
Once our beloved PM, Mr. MMS, who is known for his steady silence on all the matters went to see his dentist.
Dentist: Sir, atleast open your mouth in my clinic so that I can work......
Dentist: Sir, atleast open your mouth in my clinic so that I can work......
- 11 Jul 2011 16:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 733206
Re: Indian Railways Thread
I am not able to understand who actually is the present Railway Minister? Mamta B..... but she is looking after West Bengal. Manmohan S....but he is busy in delaing with one blow after the another on his tainted ministers. Who is taking care of this important national assets? Two train accidents in ...
- 28 Jun 2011 16:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1213526
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Can any member post the pictures of Paras in real action?
- 23 Jun 2011 12:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aircraft Recognition
- Replies: 1014
- Views: 300662
Re: Aircraft Recognition
Beriev BE-200 multipurpose amphibious releasing the water during Paris air show. I have this lovely pic on my desktop but I do not know how to paste the same here. Can anybody help me with the process of attaching the snap?
- 08 Jun 2011 12:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Begining Of The End: Story
- Replies: 300
- Views: 100204
Re: Begining Of The End: Story
Turning out to be an amazing story. I hope it continues forever.
- 19 May 2011 11:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Logistics
- Replies: 85
- Views: 24386
Re: Logistics
There will always be a debate between highways and Rail Network as fas as the deployment of the forces is concerned. I would anytime prefer Rail as it is hassle-free, not affected by road traffic problems, it runs faster and the manpower can really stratch their legs and bodies in the compartment wh...
- 18 May 2011 18:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Logistics
- Replies: 85
- Views: 24386
Re: Logistics
Logistics or Supply Chain Managment is the most important and critical element in winning the war. "Reinforcement" is an often used word in warfare that can only be achieved with sound Logistics. If one really wants to know more specifically about Military Logistics, one must read " M...
- 26 Apr 2011 17:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Begining Of The End: Story
- Replies: 300
- Views: 100204
Re: Begining Of The End: Story
Bring more on the table, Mr. Jamwal.... What we have seen so far is just the first course of the entire meal. 6 remain to be tasted.
- 04 Apr 2011 13:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Begining Of The End: Story
- Replies: 300
- Views: 100204
Re: Begining Of The End: Story
Jamwal,
Great Going but we want more frequent write-ups. Please give us our daily dose.
Great Going but we want more frequent write-ups. Please give us our daily dose.
- 24 Feb 2011 11:00
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 3950
- Views: 1303159
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
All Gurus,
As we keep on discussing Naval issues on this forum, I would like to have an answer for a mathematical problem that is related to the day-to-day operation of any Navy/Coast Guard. Please answer.
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As we keep on discussing Naval issues on this forum, I would like to have an answer for a mathematical problem that is related to the day-to-day operation of any Navy/Coast Guard. Please answer.
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- 22 Feb 2011 14:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
- Replies: 3205
- Views: 892635
Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Dear All, I am currently reading "Disciple", authored by Stephen Coonts. He mentions a unique system called "ALQ-199" that makes US Navy's Hornets invisible to the Iranian radars. I just want to ask some Gurus whether this system really exists or it is a mere imagination of the a...
- 22 Feb 2011 10:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1219964
Re: AEW&C News & Discussion
Dear All, I am currently reading "Descilpe", authored by Stephen Coonts. He mentions a unique system called "ALQ-199" that makes US Navy's Hornets invisible to the Iranian radars. I just want to ask some Gurus whether this system really exists or it is a mere imagination of the a...
- 18 Feb 2011 16:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aircraft Recognition
- Replies: 1014
- Views: 300662
Re: Aircraft Recognition
This is Beriev Bartini VVA-14, the ugliest Aircraft that I have ever seen. I am not sure how did the pilots feel who flew it.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia-- ... A/1449327/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia-- ... A/1449327/
- 05 Feb 2011 12:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Begining Of The End: Story
- Replies: 300
- Views: 100204
Re: Begining Of The End: Story
Wow, the fireworks are about to start..... Hold your nerves.