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Just a simple question for you, Vishnu - why did Rajat not ask or get the byline on this one?[/quote]
Honestly, no idea. Would you like me to find out ? Is it that important ?
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- 31 Oct 2014 16:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 547569
- 31 Oct 2014 16:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 547569
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
[/quote] If that is what you understand of a planted piece then it is obvious your understanding is inadequate. [quote] Ravi ... I assure you my understanding of the media is quite excellent. I wouldn't have survived 19 + years in this profession had that not been the case. The desperate urge to tro...
- 31 Oct 2014 13:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 547569
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Another planted article ? How is this a planted article ? I saw the journalist ask the British Defence Minister this yesterday. I did an interview with him right after and didn't ask him this question because it didn't seem relevant. But how is it a plant? A planted piece, as I understand it, is wh...
- 27 Oct 2014 14:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 547569
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
Meanwhile ... Saab and Brazil sign contract for Gripen NG Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) covering the development and production of 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft for the Brazi...
- 23 Sep 2014 13:20
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Mangalyaan: ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
- Replies: 2760
- Views: 412798
Re: Mangalyaan : ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission
Hi folks ... sorry if this is a repeat of information - here is a list of key events on Mangalyaan tomorrow ... Cheers, Vishnu 4:17 am ... Switch to powerful communication antenna 6:56 am ... Forward rotation of the spacecraft 7:12 ... Spacecraft goes into Mars shadow 7:14 ... Thrusters fired to con...
- 12 Sep 2014 12:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
- Replies: 3929
- Views: 561433
Re: Indian Military Aviation- September 29 2013
Any media reports of how people feel about being rescued by the Dhruv? I am certain that people on top of buildings ... who have been starving and without fresh water for nearly a week ... would have thought to themselves, "Oh, no, thats a Dhruv. Not only is it an Indian helicopter, it has jum...
- 22 Aug 2014 12:46
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
- Replies: 4158
- Views: 1224341
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Pratyush, thanks for the concern. Just enjoy the picture ...Pratyush wrote:if that is not an officially sanctioned Photo. The NDTV should loose its license and top brass ought to be tried for treason.
having said so. I was worried that the her hump would be similar to that of the Delta class
- 21 Aug 2014 15:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The dents on the conning tower indicate to me that they took her all the way to crush depth and then beyond .. all in the harbour !!! Thats one deep harbour they got !! I think Vishnu is giving us Jingos some hints of the boat's current status...... Also, regarding the tile on the sides, here is an...
- 20 Aug 2014 19:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
No, no, we have no more pictures. I assure you !hecky wrote:CT: NDTV walas will only disclose more pics of INS Arihant on their exclusive Defense show with Pallava Bagla.
- 20 Aug 2014 18:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
No other pics my friend ... ! Half ghunghat it is !!
- 20 Aug 2014 18:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
The dents on the conning tower indicate to me that they took her all the way to crush depth and then beyond .. all in the harbour !!! Thats one deep harbour they got !!
- 20 Aug 2014 16:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Can never figure out how to post an image here. Forgive me ... You can get the full image of Arihant on my twitter handle: @VishnuNDTV
- 20 Aug 2014 16:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
NDTV accesses first clear image of INS Arihant. On air soon. Will post here when I time. She's, um, interesting, for sure !
- 19 Aug 2014 11:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Vishnu, Chacko, did anyone ask about the rationale for using the venerable thales radar when modern options are available ? Which one? Actually, Commodore Ranjit Rai was given complete walkround after commission. I spoke to him in the morning. he said all stuff related to barak-8 in media, includin...
- 18 Aug 2014 13:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
http://static.ibnlive.in.com/pix/slideshow/08-2014/in-pics-indias/sixthimage-edited.jpg if we compare the sizes of the fore and aft missile arrays - I do not think the aft array (if barak8) is more than 8 missiles....it is clearly way smaller than the front array and cannot be 16+16 it could either...
- 16 Aug 2014 15:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
16 Brahmos. Media not allowed to film on the deck. Hence no photos from me.Singha wrote:are there 8 or 16 brahmos tubes on the kolkata?
any close up photos of the kolkata decks let us hope media is allowed to publish tomorrow.
- 16 Aug 2014 13:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
vishnu, do you think IN is hedging its bets due to doubts about barak-8 ? which would mean the load can be expanded(with more barak-8's) OR changed (to some other missile) in a mid-life refit ? FWIW, sat images of P15B also show same configuration. the rationale for only 32 SAM shots in a full fled...
- 16 Aug 2014 12:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Mr Joseph and Vishnu, well done gentlemen! You need to also include Kavach decoy launchers and the Mareech ATDS (anti torpedo decoy system) which should be installed somewhere. The Ellora EW system includes a lot of Israeli assemblies. There is also at least one EO sensor (EON-51?) - on a platform ...
- 16 Aug 2014 12:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
i find it painful that we are still debating on the number of SAMs on P15A months after its induction and on the eve of its visit by Namo TODAY. someone needs to activate sources and get us the real deal and end this debate once and for all. get it done boys. its dragged on far enough now. Singha, ...
- 15 Aug 2014 12:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Wonder if the Navy is hedging its bets on the success of the Barak 8 as a system. No point in digging up holes in your weapons complex unless you are sure the system works exactly the way it should. Personally think 32 Barak 8 is woefully short for a ship as large as this ... The argument that we do...
- 15 Aug 2014 12:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Wonder if the Navy is hedging its bets on the success of the Barak 8 as a system. No point in digging up holes in your weapons complex unless you are sure the system works exactly the way it should. Personally think 32 Barak 8 is woefully short for a ship as large as this ... The argument that we do...
- 14 Aug 2014 19:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Hi ... I was with Chacko Joseph at the Naval dockyards ... So this bit is confirmed - 32 Barak SAMS with no possibility of reload at sea - that requires cranes etc and wont happen. Cheers, Vishnu
- 14 Jul 2014 10:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
There have been some suggestions that the P-15A will carry 32 Barak 8s in ready to fire mode and 32 more stored in cannisters. Not sure this makes sense to me since fitting 4x16 cell launchers would be more practical - but this is what I am hearing ... can't say this is confirmed information
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- 12 Jul 2014 17:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 573769
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Surprised at what I'm seeing on the first of the Project 15A destroyers - Kolkata - 4 banks of 8 cell Barak VLS launchers (2 fore and 2 aft) for a total of 32 surface to air missiles. As an anti-air platform, the Kolkata seems considerably weaker than its modern contemporaries. Examples ... The Span...
- 28 May 2014 18:44
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4019
- Views: 700442
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
DRDO Akash supersonic missiles intercepts moving target in ripple mode Three Akash missiles were launched today i.e. 28th May 2014 from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Balasore, on tow body target of Lakshya (pilotless target aircraft) moving at “low altitude far boundary” and ripple mode missions....
- 26 Apr 2014 18:52
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4019
- Views: 700442
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Air Force version of Akash missiles test fired Two Akash missiles from the production lot of the Air Force version of Akash missile system were test fired in two separated tests in modes on Saturday the 26th April 2014, successfully intercepting the fast moving incoming and receding maneuvering targ...
- 05 Aug 2013 11:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Hi ... a couple of points ... The decision to push for forecloseure of the HTT-40 project is based on a directive from the DG (Acquisitions) in the Defence Ministry on September 5, 2012. It is not based on an independent IAF drive to shut down this project - it cannot be since the final arbiter of t...
- 05 Aug 2013 10:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
1. I think giving your show certificates is beneath someone of your experience and standing. Let the viewer decide. Rajit ... obviously the viewer decides ... but I am too old in this business now to be hyping my own shows unless there was something there. As it turns out ... there was a lot of inf...
- 05 Aug 2013 09:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
:-o . Welcome to the world of mainstream media. This is also why I'll disagree that Vishnu did a great job on that piece: 1. As an anchor with some interest and knowledge about Indian aviation/defence, should he not have put Col. Shukla on the spot on his volte face? The research a BR guy can do ca...
- 05 Aug 2013 08:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Vishnu, IF you are following this thread, guy, you need to moderate a discussion FAR better than that. This was a travesty. Really? Of course you are entitled to your opinion ... but this was a GOOD show ... and as complete as it can be in the context of a 20 minute discussion directed at a larger ...
- 05 Aug 2013 07:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Hi Pandayan ... would you care to explain to me what you mean by massaged and edited footage ?pandyan wrote:Question 1: Would pilatus pass the exact same requirements given to HAL for the basic trainer?
Question 2: Is NDTV footage raw footage or massaged and edited footage?
Vishnu
- 04 Aug 2013 22:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 545474
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
I debated the trainer controversy on my show at 9 pm last night. Ajai Shukla takes on senior retired officers (including the former Dy Chief who directly oversaw the Pilatus deal) deputed by the IAF to defend their case ... THE DEBATE STARTS AT 7:24 on the timeline of the link below: http://www.ndtv...
- 05 Jul 2013 18:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
- Replies: 1207
- Views: 231303
Re: Flying On A Wing And A Prayer
Fanne ... Your comment about this being a `personal I flew and I am glorious' article is singularly misplaced. I was at a certain place at a certain time. I saw stuff which is relevant. And I posted here because this is a defence forum. Saik ... I am on BR everyday .. like so many on this forum but ...
- 05 Jul 2013 10:35
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Flying On A Wing And A Prayer
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16497
- 05 Jul 2013 10:31
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Flying On A Wing And A Prayer
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16497
Flying On A Wing And A Prayer
FLYING ON A WING AND A PRAYER How pilots saved thousands on the Kedarnath heights Vishnu Som Editor (Documentaries) and Senior Anchor, NDTV Almost a decade ago, Suneet Sohal, then a Major in the Army, was flying me on a tiny Cheetah helicopter from Partapur, a Brigade Headquarters in North Ladakh, t...
- 12 Mar 2013 13:23
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4019
- Views: 700442
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
DRDO Press Release Launch complex, Chandipur, Odisha Long range cruise missile Nirbhay launched Long range cruise missile Nirbhay was successfully launched today at 1150 hrs from launch complex, Chandipur, Odisha, meeting the basic mission objectives successfully. After travelling approximately mid-...
- 08 Dec 2012 21:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 731418
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Part two of my documentary on flying the Rafale. Enjoy ... Vishnu
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/bigger ... ale/257581
http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/bigger ... ale/257581
- 02 Dec 2012 19:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 731418
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Correction - Repeat of Episode 1 at 11 pm tonight. Tx
- 02 Dec 2012 11:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 731418
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Hi ... For those who missed the first episode of my Bigger, Higher, Faster documentary on the Rafale .. there is a repeat tonight at 10 pm. Ep 2 is scheduled for Saturday 8th - 7:30 pm and Sunday 9th - 8:30 am and 10 pm. You can also see Ep 1 which aired yesterday for the first time here: http://www...
- 08 Aug 2012 15:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale
- Replies: 94
- Views: 14790
Re: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale
Are you referring to the F-16 Block 60's internal FLIR mounted on the nose? AFAIK, it lacks the TV channel of the FSO.
Hey Kartik ... Was referring to the Sniper pod of the F-16 IN
Thanks.