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by ravip
14 Jan 2015 15:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5255
Views: 1566633

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Speculation on Does anyone remember India Today article written by Sandeep unnithan on K-15 missile, k-x and air launched missile. In this article he had stated the rift between scientists working on k series and agni series missile. The k series missile scientists wanted to develop long range missi...
by ravip
14 Jan 2015 11:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 3962
Views: 602568

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

The gravity of certain subjects are higher than others. For such subjects, e.g. aircrash leading to deaths, we don't speculate out of respect and etiquette towards those involved. We wait for the official line. This is one such subject. But curtailing someones freedom of expression through warning ...
by ravip
10 Jan 2015 22:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

The above aritcle mentions only 3 squadron's but in reality there are four squadrons, just went through archives of condolence letters of Maj. Udai Singh written by CO & others to find any reference to Squadron. There is a mention of a term called '56 APO' in the letter of Col. Sanjay Thapa, CO ...
by ravip
10 Jan 2015 14:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2357845

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Picklu wrote:Hari Nair Sir, was that you today around 2:30pm over the Iblur camp? Thanks for the extended 20 mins display with LCH PV1. Looks like aero india 2015 practice started.

Have seen LCH PV1 fly over south bengaluru, over kanakapura main road. It is usually seen in the after noon.
by ravip
10 Jan 2015 10:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion
Replies: 3770
Views: 620928

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion

Nothing much is going to change with the new dispensation. The cries for the international inquiry will only become louder and the lankans cannot afford that inquiry. The lankan tamils will remain where they are, as they have done for all these decades past. India will build more houses and stuff. ...
by ravip
09 Jan 2015 14:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

To those wondering about 'use' of SFF during 1984 Operation Bluestar please re-visit this report from India Today: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/operation-bluestar-indira-gandhi-singh-bhindranwale-army/1/340981.html It was the SG which was used and not SFF. But then, most in IA won't even know...
by ravip
01 Jan 2015 11:41
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 967723

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

Heard some officers say arjun is a beast, but I think it is the DGMF or hard Russian lobby at MoD that is preventing arjun in numbers.
by ravip
01 Jan 2015 10:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 583038

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

Everything that navy does whether it is was the first flight or this sbtf video, it is truly a Jingo's wish. So much of detail we get to see. Thanks to the team for video and wish them all the best for 2015.
by ravip
01 Jan 2015 09:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

I was speaking about the actions taken by govt, but some 'thekedhars' diverted to secular-communal debate. Happy New Year:-)
by ravip
01 Jan 2015 06:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

^^^BJP or its cronies are much worse than UPA in our state.
by ravip
31 Dec 2014 23:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

Good show, ravip, ji. You have hit the nail on the head.More power to you. We also need great CMs like siddrammiah ji too. It is always ever so dutiful, conscientious, responsible, dedicated, devoted, faithful, loyal and attentive of him to be in Mysuru on the day of the sabbath, forsaking even his...
by ravip
30 Dec 2014 23:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

When the blast took place, ever the "secular" Siddarammiah was in the notorious coastal Karnataka town of Bhatkal. He was reassuring the ummah how his government will protect the minorities from the so called saffron communal parties. If it were upto him, he would give Mehdi Biswas the 'K...
by ravip
30 Dec 2014 16:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Replies: 3989
Views: 588235

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011

Delimitation cannot be done until 2061. The J&k assembly passed resolution saying so and the SC upheld when it was challenged by panthers party.
by ravip
30 Dec 2014 16:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

The CM is behaving like a joker when he says that there was "no intel failure".Nevertheless,one simply cannot prevent every act of terror as small cells acting independent of larger groups are difficult to trace.The pipe bomb tactic is exactly what the Al Umma crowd used in large number i...
by ravip
29 Dec 2014 23:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1902284

Re: Internal Security Watch

Some ddm are into too much speculation. Even after warning by the commissioner to restrain from divulging info. These turds are speculating and helping the terrorist have the lead over police.
by ravip
29 Dec 2014 23:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

No pipe or cooker was used. Just nails tightly wrapped with cloth with ammonium nitrate and a trigger with timer and battery.
by ravip
29 Dec 2014 15:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?
Replies: 56
Views: 9839

Re: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?

If only we had 1 decent enough leader in Pakistan who can roll up Balochistan (or Sindh) and declare independence and invite Indian Pradhan Mantri to speak in their assembly (or Parliament or Jirga, who cares!) the entire Asian balance of power will shift dramatically in India's favor. That is all ...
by ravip
29 Dec 2014 10:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?
Replies: 56
Views: 9839

Re: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?

Before their disintegration we have to take out there nukes. Tomorrow we don't want a situation where 4 fuc*ing independent states with nuke trigger in there hand threatening us, because there Islamist tendency to create caliphate will only die along with there death.
by ravip
29 Dec 2014 00:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bomb Blast in Bangalore
Replies: 55
Views: 8546

Re: Bomb Blast in Bangalore

No sources say it was carried out by SIMI group which escaped from MP jail. Shame that the MP govt allowed the jail breakout. Consequences are far reaching and continuing.
by ravip
27 Dec 2014 18:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Read the state NSG was in at 26/11 whe the Italian clan had people in Oakleys defending them and it shows what the past 8 years have been about. Yes SF deserve the best, they are the cream of our first line of defence. They have to be provided with top of the line equipment that money can buy. Was ...
by ravip
27 Dec 2014 14:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

too much of armor makes it hard to run and hide and do other op specific things, they all add weight to the body making it hard to be agile I am not talking about heavy body armor like the Interceptor. But just one with better coverage for the stomach and sides. And yes while armor is a compromise,...
by ravip
27 Dec 2014 11:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

These pics are from dumb and def forum, paki land. The description there was that the room intervention team get secondary arms and full kit, it is not that others don't have them but for this operation those sci fi kits are irrelevant and more over light weight is any sf wish. One aspect that any S...
by ravip
27 Dec 2014 11:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1226209

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

http://www.5dariyanews.com/Uploads/2014/12/18/en-news-09114530-encounterkupwar-%281%29.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10678803_1752716771620529_4585838103069052446_n.jpg?oh=d8aa9c00f743b01bc51d422eb20186d4&oe=55385EE7&__gda__=1430307180_cd7a43ab6e732a8e7...
by ravip
26 Dec 2014 21:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

@ ravip @chackojoseph Tahelka a known congress mouth piece is acceptable and credible and others are right-wing so not acceptable ? I was speaking of these two blogs (bharathkalyan97 or janmejay) and not of any newspaper agencies. I am entitled to my view seeing the extreme, unreasonable and unsubs...
by ravip
26 Dec 2014 15:58
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Some of the links quoted above like bharathkalyan97 or janmejay are well known extreme right wing blogs they are known for creating storm in the tea cup.
by ravip
26 Dec 2014 15:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 583038

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

Really! Your post confirms how much better the navy understands her role than the IAF. The navy not only helps with testing, but also with the design. Very able pilots have commented that the LCA is at least as capable as the M2K. Is the IAF withdrawing the M2K? But there is complete opaqueness as ...
by ravip
26 Dec 2014 15:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Its unfortunate that back in UPA days anything and everything was a scam consequently presstitutes would jump in for trps and misled many people. Credibility of press has gone to dogs in this country, anything can be twisted for trps. http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/standpoint-what-happened-to-the-...
by ravip
26 Dec 2014 10:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013
Replies: 3957
Views: 583038

Re: LCA News and Discussions, 22-Oct-2013

Gentlemen, there are many veterans from AF in social media we have to invite or engage them to get their perspective. All that we are debating is on the material available from the manufacturers and not from the Point Of View of user.For example let's consider their argument as, 1. Is MOD going to s...
by ravip
24 Dec 2014 13:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 967723

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

Now some people will crop up saying that t90 provides almost same output in parameters for less weight and there is also commonality etc and what not....shame that people allowed this to happen.
by ravip
24 Dec 2014 09:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 967723

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

ravip wrote:Moderator Note: rant with offensive language deleted. You're free to criticize the army but mind the language. Comparing with Pakistan Army is not something which will be tolerated.

rohitvats.
My anger is not against army as an institution but against those who conducted the trials.
by ravip
24 Dec 2014 08:20
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 967723

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

Moderator Note: rant with offensive language deleted. You're free to criticize the army but mind the language. Comparing with Pakistan Army is not something which will be tolerated.

rohitvats.
by ravip
24 Dec 2014 08:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 222916

Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014

Look at the left hand side of the pic the piolt body is blurred. Most probably he is dead, but shockingly people are standing watching the body without covering it with some cloth.
by ravip
23 Dec 2014 22:54
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Sorry if earlier posted....this book contains lot details about INS Arihant like keel laying ceremony, who funded the program and most of all the reactor technology in detail. http://www.indiastrategic.in/image/Book_second_strike.jpg http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories3584_The_untold_Story_of_Nu...
by ravip
23 Dec 2014 09:03
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

^^ good find Snaik. would indicate there is a similar hump at the bottom as well, a first among missile subs perhaps. No that is not the case look carefully.... Even I thought the same at first glance...yes there is protruding of missile silos but it is inside another hull...otherwise it is impossi...
by ravip
15 Dec 2014 22:08
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 252158

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

If any one failed to notice Lt. Col sarvesh D is a maverick from 'SG'. :) Ha ha ha....was waiting for someone to pick that up. Also, the article has mixed up the NSG bit between him and the officer to his right. From description of men in the article it seems men from Gurkha regiment rule the MI......
by ravip
15 Dec 2014 17:21
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

^^^ ahh grainy photos....we are bettering Chinese in this art!!!
by ravip
13 Dec 2014 19:03
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 252158

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

If any one failed to notice Lt. Col sarvesh D is a maverick from 'SG'.
by ravip
13 Dec 2014 19:00
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Intelligence and National Security Discussion
Replies: 979
Views: 252158

Re: Intelligence and National Security Discussion

Of late too many leaks from Intel agencies.... Is it the fight to be in the eyes of decisions makers???
by ravip
13 Dec 2014 18:53
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1226325

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

And still some believe it's d first sortie....