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by member_28756
05 Dec 2014 13:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
03 Dec 2014 20:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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,...
by member_28756
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 ...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
30 Nov 2014 18:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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...
by member_28756
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 ...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
23 Nov 2014 12:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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 ...
by member_28756
23 Nov 2014 11:41
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/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...
by member_28756
23 Nov 2014 11:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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...
by member_28756
19 Nov 2014 19:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Replies: 3957
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
18 Nov 2014 19:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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...
by member_28756
18 Nov 2014 19:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
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...
by member_28756
17 Nov 2014 23:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 565917

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...
by member_28756
17 Nov 2014 19:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : Dec 15 2011
Replies: 3942
Views: 579829

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...
by member_28756
16 Nov 2014 17:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
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...
by member_28756
16 Nov 2014 17:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 565917

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
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...
by member_28756
15 Nov 2014 18:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 686802

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

bharats wrote:
JTull 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
Bharatnaut- I second this name
How about Indonaut ?
by member_28756
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 ...
by member_28756
15 Nov 2014 17:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014

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...
by member_28756
15 Nov 2014 11:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

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...
by member_28756
15 Nov 2014 11:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014

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 ...
by member_28756
14 Nov 2014 11:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

Re: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014

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...
by member_28756
14 Nov 2014 10:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 565917

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...
by member_28756
14 Nov 2014 10:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - August 9, 2014
Replies: 1128
Views: 221688

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...