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- 05 Dec 2014 13:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
China Just Tested A Mach 10 Missile That Could Dodge US Defenses Read more: http://freebeacon.com/national-security/china-conducts-third-flight-test-of-hypersonic-strike-vehicle/#ixzz3KxzESdcy China conducted the third flight test of a new hypersonic missile this week as part of its strategic nuclea...
- 05 Dec 2014 11:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
- Views: 565917
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
X Posted from the “Positive News from the USA” thread. US sells the man who helped them locate their archenemy Osama Bin Laden hiding at a compound right next door to Pakistan’s West Point and Sandhurst , the Pakistan Military Academy at Kakul near Abottbad, down the river. Condition that aid provi...
- 04 Dec 2014 23:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 470809
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Who Defines the Next Economic Giants What about the other BRIC countries? Some years after I first coined the acronym in 2001, I suggested that a BRIC economy should be regarded as one that was already producing or had the clear potential to produce 5 percent of global GDP or more. China’s is the o...
- 03 Dec 2014 21:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3011
- Views: 883558
Re: International Military & Space Discussion
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Europe_to_build_new-generation_Ariane_6_rocket_999.html Europe to build new-generation Ariane 6 rocket by Staff Writers Luxembourg (AFP) Dec 02, 2014 http://www.spxdaily.com/images-lg/models-ariane-5me-6-lg.jpg European nations announced Tuesday they would build a n...
- 03 Dec 2014 20:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
http://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2014_zhuhai_news_coverage_report_uk/united_arab_emirates_ordered_150_vp11_4x4_mrap_vehicles_to_chinese_defense_company_norinco_1911141.html United Arab Emirates ordered 150 VP11 4x4 MRAP vehicles to Chinese Defense Company NORINCO. According to Xiao Ning,...
- 03 Dec 2014 19:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
- Views: 565917
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
http://www.janes.com/article/46579/ideas-2014-nigeria-close-to-signing-up-for-jf-17 Air Platforms IDEAS 2014: Nigeria 'close to signing up' for JF-17 Farhan Bokhari, Karachi - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly 02 December 2014 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is close to finalising an order for the purchase of ...
- 30 Nov 2014 19:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Haven't gone into the details of picture analysis, but if china copied it they would have had to do it through espionage because they never received any of these systems with their S300's. I don't think doing (without copying) this given their budgets is impossible given how much the electronics in...
- 30 Nov 2014 18:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Guess it is copied from the S 300 system[/b] !! :mrgreen: http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Nebo-SVU-Analysis.html The 1L119 Nebo SVU is the first Russian VHF Band Active Electronically Steered Array antenna equipped radar to be disclosed publicly. While a limited amount of technical literature has be...
- 30 Nov 2014 13:39
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1620
- Views: 459359
Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
how sad, it's great. if the talinunnies attack it it will be SinoPak issue. our contractual terms should be limited to getting the gas. Its sad because TAPI is not going to get built. Who in the right mind will invest in such a project ? If India wants the gas it will probably have to pay the cost ...
- 29 Nov 2014 23:26
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1620
- Views: 459359
Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
India, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan form TAPI company http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-turkmenistan-afghanistan-pakistan-form-tapi-company-114111301609_1.html The company has been floated with equal stakes held by the state-owned gas companies — Turkmengas, Afgha...
- 28 Nov 2014 19:09
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 470809
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/indias-ec ... QwATxLwFAx.
India's economic growth slows to 5.3 percent in July-September
India's economic growth slows to 5.3 percent in July-September
- 27 Nov 2014 05:28
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 470809
Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Road map for ‘a $10-trillion economy’ http://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-can-build-10-tn-economy-by-2034-pwc/article6630105.ece (They are aiming right) If India wants to build a $ 10-trillion economy by 2034, growing at a rate of 9 per cent a year, it will have to focus on investments i...
- 26 Nov 2014 22:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
http://www.janes.com/article/46273/russia-ready-to-supply-standard-su-35s-to-china-says-official Other Russian industry sources told IHS Jane's at Zhuhai that the Russian insistence on a minimum buy of 48 aircraft has since softened to a procurement of just 24 units. The issue of a minimum buy is i...
- 23 Nov 2014 21:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 560011
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
desist from bringing geo-politic related discussions on military threads. Unless absolutely necessary. There are enough threads I do not think those threads cover (adequately?) topics such as this thread. But I digress. Moving along: Why India shouldn't be concerned about Chinese J-31 Fighter Aircr...
- 23 Nov 2014 13:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Dude there is a difference between Wide body and narrow body. The Chinese have so far built narrow body they have never built wide body before and Russia has... They never built a narrow body before building one from Airbus and they have strategic relation with Airbus that they themself say on thei...
- 23 Nov 2014 12:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Dude there is a difference between Wide body and narrow body. The Chinese have so far built narrow body they have never built wide body before and Russia has... They never built a narrow body before building one from Airbus and they have strategic relation with Airbus that they themself say on thei...
- 23 Nov 2014 12:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Yeah how convenient that is, Russia provides the tech and China walks away with the production and the knowledge. They don't even have to bother stealing it anymore the Russian will just give it away. The Chinese already makes A-320 in China , so they already have manufacturing tech and production ...
- 23 Nov 2014 11:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
http://www.janes.com/article/45852/airshow-china-2014-russia-to-supply-china-with-more-rd-93-turbofans Looks like Russia will upgrade the RD 93 engine for China "increased thrust and modernization". Airshow China 2014: Russia to supply China with more RD-93 turbofans Nikolai Novichkov, Zhu...
- 23 Nov 2014 11:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Chinese Aerospace Still Behind in Fulfilling Big Ambitions In Zhuhai, the Chinese also shed some light on a planned widebody airliner development, provisionally dubbed the C929. Comac would develop the airplane through a joint venture with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Early specifica...
- 19 Nov 2014 19:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
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- Views: 546084
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
My thinking is that the Rafale will come, but at a reduced cost. I do not think this gov will leave the IAF hanging and rightly so. Let us see. I hope you are right but where is the catch ? There is no way the French will give in on a reduced costs without getting something back in return. Reductio...
- 19 Nov 2014 19:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
- Views: 565917
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Russia is broke and China has all the money. The sanctions are also biting. Russia is even unmindful of Chinese reverse engineering. It is opening itself up completely to China. Something must give way before this relationship breaks. Yeah look at this. Russians are now trading in Yuan instead of U...
- 18 Nov 2014 19:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
India-China joint counterterrorism training exercise in Pune http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20141118/a41f726b051115d4f1330a.jpg http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/images/attachement/jpg/site1/20141118/a41f726b051115d4f13007.jpg http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/imag...
- 18 Nov 2014 19:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
the modified ws10 might be the alternatives engine for J20/j31. according to the deputy chief engineer of ws10 project, the new modified type of ws10 has a thrust almost equal to russia's 117s........which might be the reason why china is not as eager for the sale of su35 as russia. except 117s eng...
- 17 Nov 2014 23:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
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Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
^ That's how US brought down USSR - made them spend to their grave on playing match up. Before we spend too much time laughing at Paki swines, let's also review our own game. China is doing that to us - by forcing RAFALE like outlandish acquisitions. They spend a third on domestic build stealth pla...
- 17 Nov 2014 19:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
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Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
A green light for China to take over Australian resources via "investment" :roll: Australia and China seal major free trade deal http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-30076974 China and Australia have sealed a major free trade agreement, as Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare addr...
- 16 Nov 2014 17:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
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- Views: 686802
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
India to launch unmanned crew module in December Sorry if already posted here. This has a latest picture of the crew module, undergoing vibration tests. Quite TFTA and will surely tickle the jingo's pink. http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/India_to_launch_unmanned_crew_module_in_December_999.html ht...
- 16 Nov 2014 17:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3094
- Views: 565917
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http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_shows_off_new_stealth_fighter_999.html China shows off new stealth fighter by Staff Writers Zhuhai, China (AFP) Nov 12, 2014 China's new stealth jet fighter rocketed skywards Wednesday as Beijing puts on an unprecedented display of openness -- and military for...
- 16 Nov 2014 17:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 962776
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Iraq_seeks_rockets_vehicle_spare_parts_999.html Iraq seeks rockets, vehicle spare parts by Richard Tomkins Washington (UPI) Nov 13, 2014 disclaimer: image is for illustration purposes only The U.S. Congress has been notified that Foreign Military sales deals are in th...
- 16 Nov 2014 17:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3011
- Views: 883558
Re: International Military & Space Discussion
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Comet_probe_sends_back_science_treasure_in_final_hours_999.html Comet probe sends back drill experiment data in final hours by Staff Writers Paris (AFP) Nov 15, 2014 Europe's science probe Philae sent home a treasure trove of data from a comet heading towards the Su...
- 16 Nov 2014 17:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
I know. But I love the J-31 more :-) Supposedly what the next prototype of J-31 will look like. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Tigershark99/album%20military/J-31prototype02configurationmaybe-3_zps5b5a57e8.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Tigershark99/album%20military/220706v8fkl5l...
- 16 Nov 2014 16:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 221688
Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
http://news.usni.org/2014/11/12/china-commissions-new-sub-hunting-corvette China Commissions New Sub Hunting Corvette By: Sam LaGrone Published: November 12, 2014 11:34 AM • Updated: November 12, 2014 2:16 PM http://i2.wp.com/news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pla-navy-cHINESE-NAVY-tYPE-056-JI...
- 15 Nov 2014 18:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 686802
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
How about Indonaut ?bharats wrote:Bharatnaut- I second this nameJTull wrote:In the end the purpose of this 'naut' nomenclature is to identify with a country. I'd keep it simple such as
Hindunaut
Bharatnaut
Indunaut
etc
- 15 Nov 2014 18:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3011
- Views: 883558
Re: International Military & Space Discussion
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/15/rosetta-missions-philae-lander-powers-down-in-comets-darkness Rosetta mission's Philae lander powers down in comet's darkness Final attempt to jolt space lander into sunlight to recharge batteries fails – but officials still hope it could be revived in ...
- 15 Nov 2014 17:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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The French better smarten up they have been overtaken as the fourth largest arm exporter. They have to get the Rafale deal going :wink: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/15/business/international/chinas-rise-as-arms-supplier-is-put-on-display.html?_r=0 China’s Rise as Arms Supplier Is Put on Display By...
- 15 Nov 2014 11:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
J-31 sedated performance at the airshow would more likely related to its flight test program continuing and its envelop has not been fully explored...its certainly a beautiful looking medium fighter they probably need to optimise the engine for low smoke , as far as avionic/sensors goes the jury is...
- 15 Nov 2014 11:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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US deal in Zhuhai Airshow puts China planes on world map Orders for more than 100 Avic planes and helicopters at the Zhuhai Airshow, including a breakthrough deal in the United States, have boosted China's ambitions to move into advanced aviation markets overseas. Aviation Industry Corp of China's ...
- 15 Nov 2014 11:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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Double post
- 14 Nov 2014 11:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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China's Emergency Sat Launch Vehicle Raises Eyebrows http://cmsimg.defensenews.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=M5&Date=20141112&Category=DEFREG03&ArtNo=311120053&Ref=AR&MaxW=640&Border=0&China-s-Emergency-Sat-Launch-Vehicle-Raises-Eyebrows The China Aerospace Science and I...
- 14 Nov 2014 10:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
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Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Pakistan in talks with China to "buy" 30-40 FC-31s the beggars will now put forth their begging bowl and talk of "friendship higher than mountains and deeper than the seas" will start. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is in talks with China to buy 30 to 40 of the Shenyang FC-31 twin...
- 14 Nov 2014 10:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
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Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
The planes are there to see AND track all planes that were designed in China starting in the 60s. None are original chinese - they all have components based on Russian and now US or Israeli. China has spent over $100bn in their Aerospace and Missile Industries since 2000. That is serious hard curre...