Just in time to save this thread from falling off the edge of the flat BR world.
What are the wings on the left chest above the ribbons?
http://mod.nic.in/samachar/may1-06/image_n%5C31a.gif
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- 12 Jun 2006 02:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
- 27 May 2006 12:02
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Rogue nuke out of Pakistan - article by KS and reactions
- Replies: 276
- Views: 133874
Rudradev, If Brzezinski thinks that the eight reactors that are going to remain on the military side will be used by India to make more than 50 weapons per year then what makes him think India is not producing atleast that number of weapons if not more with nearly double that number of reactors that...
- 11 Apr 2006 10:15
- Forum: Military History Archive
- Topic: IAF to Phase out MIG-25's on May 1st
- Replies: 154
- Views: 118775
I wish some day the definitive history of the Trisonics is published. Either that or the GoI removes the gag orders and lets some of the Ex-Trisonics pilots talk about their time and missions in the squadron. They must have quite a few interesting (to put it mildly) tales to tell. I know, I know, fa...
- 28 Jan 2006 11:23
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Republic Day 2006
- Replies: 115
- Views: 89257
It is interesting to note the formation insignia on some of the equipment on display in the republic day parade: (1) AERV - 33rd Armoured Division. (2) Network Operation Center - Army HQ. (3) Carrier Mortar Tracked - 4th Independent Armoured Brigade. (4) Recce Troop Vehicle - 1st Armoured Division. ...
- 19 Jan 2006 13:26
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: First IL-38 upgrade returns home
- Replies: 88
- Views: 72741
JCage, Singha,
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/attach ... ntid=16638
That looks like a Sea Eagle training round on an IN's IL-38 (serial number IN 303).
Also, what does "DAB" on the tail signify? Dabolim?
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/attach ... ntid=16638
That looks like a Sea Eagle training round on an IN's IL-38 (serial number IN 303).
Also, what does "DAB" on the tail signify? Dabolim?
- 07 Jan 2006 14:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
http://pib.nic.in/photo/2005/Jun/l200506114704.jpg
What is the insignia on the maroon beret to the right of MMS?
What is the insignia on the maroon beret to the right of MMS?
- 07 Jan 2006 07:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
(1) http://mod.nic.in/samachar/sep15-05/image_n%5C25a.gif What is that rightmost formation insignia behind Lt. Gen. Jamwal? Is it the 3rd Independent Armoured Brigade? The others I am pretty sure of. Left to right: 2nd Independent Armoured Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, 9 Corps, and 29th Infantry ...
- 03 Jan 2006 06:27
- Forum: Military Exercises Archive
- Topic: SINDEX 2006: IAF and RSAF - Kalaikunda
- Replies: 45
- Views: 46175
JCage, Along the same lines, I think every flag waving jingo ought to petition the commies to stage their usual nautanki and scream their usual bakwaas outside every major IAF airbase in a sequential manner. That way we can get the MoD to loosen up its purse strings to lavish all of the aforemention...
- 03 Jan 2006 02:25
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part IV
- Replies: 312
- Views: 233396
Sunil would probably have a stroke from all the wet dreams being bandied about on this thread lately; snatching the self proclaimed Pakistani national manhood out of Kahuta and what not. P.S. - As I am feeling charitable today, here is a free BRF survival tip: Glib talk of political assassinations h...
- 18 Nov 2005 08:42
- Forum: Military Exercises Archive
- Topic: Cope India 2005 - Kalaikunda AFS - Part I
- Replies: 337
- Views: 193918
To those who are worried about classified technical information being compromised to the USAF: Do you think that is just a one way concern? If you remember some of the articles from last year's Cope India exercises, the USAF personnel who took part in it commented that the IAF personnel taking part ...
- 16 Aug 2005 11:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source ... 5167&cdi=0
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source ... 5162&cdi=0
The badge of 15 Corps. This one is missing from the gallery of Corps badges on BR's Army website.
http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source ... 5162&cdi=0
The badge of 15 Corps. This one is missing from the gallery of Corps badges on BR's Army website.
- 03 Aug 2005 22:09
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part II
- Replies: 328
- Views: 240633
- 21 Jul 2005 23:40
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part II
- Replies: 328
- Views: 240633
- 28 Jun 2005 01:13
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Ranks Discussion
- Replies: 26
- Views: 32101
Jagan, So would I be right to assume that JCOs who have a honorary commission as a Lieutenant/Captain or NCOs who have a honorary commission as a JCO have no combat role in their honorary ranks and that it is a purely ceremonial thing? One more question, now that you or some other Admin has changed ...
- 28 Jun 2005 00:13
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Ranks Discussion
- Replies: 26
- Views: 32101
On a related note, what are honorary commissions in the IA? Eg (from pararegt.org) : Sub Maj (Hony Lt) Roshan Lal 9 PARA (SF) Subedars and Subedar Majors (or is it Subedars Major? :)) seem to be appointed to the ranks of honorary Lieutenants and honorary Captains. How are these ranks different from ...
- 07 Jun 2005 23:59
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Survey: Which page on BR do you visit first?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 29102
BR's main page is not my home page but instead I have it bookmarked. Usually the first thing that I do is go to the main page and check out the latest headlines posted and read the articles linked if I am interested in the subject as conveyed by the headline. Occassionally, I also scroll down to see...
- 07 Jun 2005 11:20
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Return of the Viraat
- Replies: 64
- Views: 62415
Shiv, 1) One of the quadruple launchers for the Uran. 2) The turret of the AK-100 gun. 3) The forward single rail launcher for the Shtil. 4) One of the RBU lauchers. 5) A shield behind the Shtil launcher to deflect the exhaust gases at launch. 6) Two of the Orekh target illumination radars for the S...
- 06 Jun 2005 07:41
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Return of the Viraat
- Replies: 64
- Views: 62415
- 16 May 2005 09:46
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: "Know Your Army" @ Bangalore
- Replies: 46
- Views: 43613
- 12 May 2005 22:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
- 22 Mar 2005 05:11
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India - pics, clips and anecdotes
- Replies: 211
- Views: 134738
- 18 Mar 2005 00:14
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India - pics, clips and anecdotes
- Replies: 211
- Views: 134738
Try to get the entire aircraft into the frame unless you are trying to get a detailed picture of a specific feature or munition. I acknowledge that this might be difficult. Take this photograph for instance: http://rustom.fotopic.net/p12200683.html Everything about it is great, the composition, the ...
- 11 Feb 2005 05:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
Shek, Thanks for correcting me. As you seem to have a detailed knowledge of these things, could you please verify my attempt at identifying the various infantry regiments in the following picture (Ray sahab, feel free to do the same): http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Army/Regiments/Regiment...
- 09 Feb 2005 21:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
Can someone identify the patches on the Brigadier's right shirt pocket:
http://forum.apan-info.net/fall04/jpg_lg/abays9.jpg
The crossed rifles patch is the RR patch but what are the other two?
http://forum.apan-info.net/fall04/jpg_lg/abays9.jpg
The crossed rifles patch is the RR patch but what are the other two?
- 18 Jan 2005 03:13
- Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
- Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 October 2004
- Replies: 321
- Views: 111419
Rangudu, From the Hersh article that you linked above: Chubin added that Iran could also renounce the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. “It’s better to have them cheating within the system,” he said. “Otherwise, as victims, Iran will walk away from the treaty and inspections while the rest of the wo...
- 09 Dec 2004 06:02
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part I
- Replies: 317
- Views: 231057
- 25 Aug 2004 01:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Badges, Patches, Insignia, Medals & Uniforms
- Replies: 197
- Views: 85297
- 18 Aug 2004 09:56
- Forum: Military Exercises Archive
- Topic: Exercise Co-operative Cope Thunder
- Replies: 201
- Views: 130049
- 10 Aug 2004 20:36
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: ATV-India's N-Submarine Programme
- Replies: 88
- Views: 59513
As per IE report.. http://www.indianexpress.com/ie20010528/nat21.html Sources say that Sagarika will come in both versions — cruise and ballistic. It is, however, confirmed to be an advanced clone of the naval version of the Prithvi series. Prithvi -I is land-based, II is air- launched and III, sea...
- 13 May 2004 12:18
- Forum: Military Exercises Archive
- Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
- Replies: 213
- Views: 139161
Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
[quote]Originally posted by Aditya_C:
Note that this is the same character who lifted an entire BR write-up on LCA by sunil s and George J and published it under his own name in a 'reputed' Pakrag run by Paagal Sehgal.
Wonder where he looked for inspiration this time?
Note that this is the same character who lifted an entire BR write-up on LCA by sunil s and George J and published it under his own name in a 'reputed' Pakrag run by Paagal Sehgal.
Wonder where he looked for inspiration this time?
- 25 Mar 2004 08:36
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defence Expo 2004
- Replies: 318
- Views: 157147
Re: Defence Expo 2004
http://www.acig.org/artman/uploads/spike1.jpgOriginally posted by Harry:
Part 8
There should be a minor correction in the caption of this photograph. The soldier in it is not an officer. Note the lack of any shoulder insignia
- 24 Mar 2004 05:35
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defence Expo 2004
- Replies: 318
- Views: 157147
- 06 Mar 2004 12:54
- Forum: Military Exercises Archive
- Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
- Replies: 213
- Views: 139161
Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
I feel the above article is important enough to be posted in full. If all that is said in it is true, then we are in for some very interesting times ahead. http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=42467 With a peace process underway, India’s top military commanders have returned to the...
- 16 Feb 2004 22:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 320987
Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces
I distinctly remember reading about the Ladakh scouts being made into a full fledeged regiment after the Kargil war. Anyway, here is what google comes up with on the topic :- In September 2000 the Indian Government approved a proposal to restructure the Ladakh Scouts, on the lines of infantry regime...
- 16 Feb 2004 19:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 320987
Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces
The Ladakh scouts have been converted into an infantry regiment now. This was done some time after the Kargil war.
- 10 Feb 2004 02:43
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defence Expo 2004
- Replies: 318
- Views: 157147
Re: Defence Expo 2004
Kersiji,
Is the Tarang RWR installed on the MKI?
Is the Tarang RWR installed on the MKI?
- 07 Feb 2004 07:55
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defence Expo 2004
- Replies: 318
- Views: 157147
Re: Defence Expo 2004
The Phalcon deal was to be signed during Def Expo. Any word on what happened to it?
- 02 Feb 2004 03:59
- Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
- Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 31 Jan 2004
- Replies: 324
- Views: 94239
Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 31 Jan 2004
The Ku Wol San was seized on 25th June 1999. It was enroute to Malta via Karachi.Originally posted by Calvin:
When did the KuWolSan get seized?
- 11 Nov 2003 06:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 320987
Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces
Originally posted by aditya.g: Home and Hearth Battalions :confused: This is from the Rediff interview with Lt. Gen. Patankar ( link ) :- What we are trying to do is to raise Home and Hearth battalions. We mentioned this to the chief minister, who has taken it up with the Centre. We also sent messa...
- 29 Aug 2003 22:11
- Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
- Topic: Pakistani Nuclear Thresholds
- Replies: 224
- Views: 80227
Re: Pakistani Nuclear Thresholds
Just a couple of minor notes: Sunilji, I cannot see how the Pakistanis or for that matter anyone can detect passive electronic surveillance in any EM bands. Interference and jamming would be apparent but plain surveillance would be impossible to detect as it would not involve any EM emmissions. Anaa...