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- 19 Jun 2019 12:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1858920
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
the MTA was supposed to be nearing IOC by now :rotfl: while we may be able to replace the utility and light role with C295, we also need a larger number of medium transports - the MTA hole - whether it should be turboprop C130J or the turbofan KC390/C2 is debatable. whichever is cheaper is perhaps b...
- 19 Jun 2019 11:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4802
- Views: 1571202
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
ETCS uses devices placed between the tracks (could be an issue here with thievery and rains), dedicated GSM network along the tracks and equipment in cab.
- 19 Jun 2019 11:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4802
- Views: 1571202
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
One humble pooch is, why cannot ISRO, DRDO etc. elite govt and private enterprise come forward to build local solutions like IRNSS based or IR or laser based tracking and signalling mechanism of our needs? because I dont think accuracy of civilian type IRNSS/GPS/Galileo/Beidou is adequate to differ...
- 19 Jun 2019 10:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3176
- Views: 943107
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
the high tech forges of rivendell continue to make magical elfish swords that glow blue on the approach of orcs and are self guiding on the attack...but the elf lords have decreed that dark skinned mlecchas from gondor and dothraki may not settle in rivendell to enjoy the soma, milk and honey and th...
- 19 Jun 2019 10:07
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8522
- Views: 3121667
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
cheen is also developing certain vietnam coastal areas and sea ports like haiphong as an extention of their "greater bay area" that encompasses zhuhai, dongguan, guangzhou, shenzhen, hong kong. i saw a program either on nhk or channel news asia where some lady chinese exec was touring viet...
- 19 Jun 2019 07:31
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4802
- Views: 1571202
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Very incremental small scale goals. Token pilots. We need large scale ewns and gq rollouts to help the average speed of trains on the long routes Unlike dfc no excuses here of heavy construction required. Its all poles and train based Mms style apologetic credible minimum deterrence while cheen pile...
- 19 Jun 2019 07:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3176
- Views: 943107
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Rocketdyne and atk are new entrants to crown jewel pantheon
They seem to make motors from tiny iron dome type diwali rockets to icbm first stages
They seem to make motors from tiny iron dome type diwali rockets to icbm first stages
- 19 Jun 2019 07:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 9035
- Views: 2635827
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
If that means no salivating for jsf and a must have push to amca all the better
Armed forces give full support to desi maal only when there is not cots import option
Armed forces give full support to desi maal only when there is not cots import option
- 18 Jun 2019 16:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1566406
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Lunokhod for its day was claimed to have astonished murican designers with its longevity and capability.
some old school minds cooked up that rover for sure.
some old school minds cooked up that rover for sure.
- 18 Jun 2019 16:22
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
- Replies: 4649
- Views: 1848924
Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
it does have the racing yacht hull form of the kiev class, kashin class and ofcourse iowa and musashi class.
did not realize that underneath the nimitz class also has that shape - so no wonder they can speed to 33 knots
http://scaleshipyard.com/Catalog%20Page ... hcvn68.jpg
did not realize that underneath the nimitz class also has that shape - so no wonder they can speed to 33 knots
http://scaleshipyard.com/Catalog%20Page ... hcvn68.jpg
- 18 Jun 2019 13:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1369617
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/ ... index.html
A321XLR - range to hai but toilets, high ceiling and airflow nahi. things will get rough on long haul in this dumpster.
A321XLR - range to hai but toilets, high ceiling and airflow nahi. things will get rough on long haul in this dumpster.
- 18 Jun 2019 13:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
Re: The next war in the Persian Gulf
george bush senior could not cash in on ODS I suppose.
- 18 Jun 2019 11:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3176
- Views: 943107
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
the back round half looks like a plain solid fuel booster to me. but it has a side window - could be a brahmos type hybrid ramjet + solid rocket motor in which the rocket motor first burns out to empty the ramjet combustion chamber.... this hybrid would take the front half to mach4 and then unleashe...
- 18 Jun 2019 11:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
Re: The next war in the Persian Gulf
let me ask a naive question - the mines were above the waterline and easily visible. if we were engaged in a coast guard operation (like the iranians) and rescuing the crew who had abandoned ship, would we try and remove the mines if you knew how to deal with them? dont limpet mines have a spring ba...
- 18 Jun 2019 10:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1821272
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
india already has a system wherein vendors need to submit code for vetting. but HW based probes like a little extra block in a RF chip that can act as backdoor or kill switch is very hard to detect - because samples submitted for test may be clean but not the ones deployed later. in a mysterious inc...
- 16 Jun 2019 22:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
Re: The next war in the Persian Gulf
Trump might order usn to escort vessels and look for a good opening to thrash iran
Praying mantis v2
Praying mantis v2
- 16 Jun 2019 14:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7683
- Views: 1803868
Re: Understanding the US - Again
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/us/politics/trump-cyber-russia-grid.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Power grids have been a low-intensity battleground for years. Since at least 2012, current and former officials say, the United States has put reconnaissance probes i...
- 16 Jun 2019 14:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7683
- Views: 1803868
Re: Understanding the US - Again
phoenix arizona police keeping up the hallowed traditions of grand wizard joe arpaio
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/will-sh ... topstories
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/will-sh ... topstories
- 16 Jun 2019 13:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1278134
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
the much vaunted U214 and Collins class had also suffered lot of manufacturing issues including noise. electric boat fixed it on collins I guess HDW on the u214. In March 2008, it was reported in the media that the first Type 214 submarine of the Republic of Korea Navy suffered from defects related ...
- 15 Jun 2019 15:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1278134
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Now if only they were less constipated about joint defence ventures with us...talk is cheap. Either help us or get beaten up by the dragon eventually
- 15 Jun 2019 15:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 9035
- Views: 2635827
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Andhra too
But i thought would be as church employees legally as religious worker visa to enjoy bread and honey in land of free
But i thought would be as church employees legally as religious worker visa to enjoy bread and honey in land of free
- 15 Jun 2019 11:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 9035
- Views: 2635827
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
could it be send 5 off to USA as a inducement for 500 more rice bag converts to join in india?
- 15 Jun 2019 10:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1858920
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
hindustan times: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to curtail the role of the Antonov-32 (AN-32) in extreme environments following the June 3 crash in Arunachal Pradesh that led to the deaths of 13 people — the third fatal incident of the Soviet-origin aircraft in India over the last 10 years. ...
- 15 Jun 2019 10:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4150
- Views: 902988
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
front page in todays TOI - mansoor khan had sought a 600cr bailout loan for IMA with some govt support a few months ago and a minister in KA was batting for him, but a unnamed chief secy stood firm and refused to sign the papers and it fell through. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru...
- 15 Jun 2019 09:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1278134
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
>> What we also need is a hard- kill anti- torpedo weapon
isnt that the RBU6000 with its various models of rockets? IN makes sure to have them on every ship incl vikky.
isnt that the RBU6000 with its various models of rockets? IN makes sure to have them on every ship incl vikky.
- 15 Jun 2019 08:48
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2362582
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
the B52 can only take the object upto 10km high and speed of 800kmph. so even the US hypersonics will need a jettisonable solid fuel booster to reach the height and speed to try the scramjet engine. we dont have B52 so thats not an option. they can get away with a smaller booster. in the good old da...
- 15 Jun 2019 08:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 9035
- Views: 2635827
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Pretty much all of these are EJ directed asylum seekers spending on average $100k. The big question is where the funds are coming from and what EJs are up to. This is pretty much going on across the Texas to California borders. All the small businesses run by desis have picked up this up tick. I kn...
- 14 Jun 2019 15:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
- 14 Jun 2019 15:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
Re: The next war in the Persian Gulf
the owner of the japanese ship in tokyo says based on the crew members reports, they first struck something in pre dawn hours and 3 hours later was struck by another object "that flew in" still in the pre dawn half darkness. the crew members saw something flying in and say the second strik...
- 14 Jun 2019 13:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3884
- Views: 1123766
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/the-pentagon-is-battling-the-clock-to-fix-serious-unreported-f-35-problems/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+DFN The 13 deficiencies include: The F-35’s logistics system currently has no way for foreign F-35 operators...
- 14 Jun 2019 13:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3884
- Views: 1123766
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
japanese LPH ship Ise leading a formation of ships
- 14 Jun 2019 13:08
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1369617
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
ET - will be announced at paris air show Engine maker CFM International is poised to announce one of the world's largest jet engine orders with a deal for more than 600 engines from India's IndiGoNSE -0.65 %, industry sources said. The French-U.S. engine maker, owned by General Electric and France's...
- 14 Jun 2019 12:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1821272
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
imo one option could be build a grid of free wifi in all of the top500 cities same way google has given free wifi to many railway stations. in some locations people are hovering in and around railway stations to download large files and watch films for free than rely on spotty 3G paid plans. wifi te...
- 14 Jun 2019 12:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4150
- Views: 902988
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/ ... 779717.cms
he had taken control of a govt school and would only admit students if parents invested in IMA.
he had taken control of a govt school and would only admit students if parents invested in IMA.
- 14 Jun 2019 12:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4150
- Views: 902988
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
they may have taken the money from his coffers hoping for a UPA govt at center in GE, but left him high and dry after the loss. :rotfl: his family left the country ahead of him. so he must have set plans in motion from may23rd evening. so far no urgency shown by state govt to issue a interpol notice...
- 14 Jun 2019 12:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1821272
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
yeah but everyone other than Jio is hovering on edges of bankruptcy and our data rate/GB is the lowest in world. preferably people want it all free.
who is going to foot the bill?
who is going to foot the bill?
- 14 Jun 2019 12:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The next war in the Persian Gulf
- Replies: 294
- Views: 85023
Re: The next war in the Persian Gulf
unlike syria there are no powerful domestic militias and lashkars that outsiders can fund to create mayhem. some kurd rebels do hide in the mountains of eastern iraq but neither the iraqi govt likes them or they are very large in number. turkey is not interested in destabilizing iran because that wo...
- 14 Jun 2019 12:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 6236
- Views: 1821272
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
the current situation is even 3G is iffy in middle of blr. periods of network outage also not unknown.
can we get our 3G and 4G to singapore cast iron stds nationwide first.
there is no urgent need for 5G in india when most of the country lacks even 3G.
3G is fine for playing songs, reading.
can we get our 3G and 4G to singapore cast iron stds nationwide first.
there is no urgent need for 5G in india when most of the country lacks even 3G.
3G is fine for playing songs, reading.
- 14 Jun 2019 11:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1278134
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
to break this gordian knot - GOI needs to commit more funds upfront for longer runs of production and up the order count from our usual 1-3 to 6-9. that will nicely solve the forecasting problem and funds pipeline issue which is fickle right now with Govts/tantris and vested interest getting a invit...
- 14 Jun 2019 11:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1858920
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Def news says that we've placed orders for 300 RV-73 and 400 RV-77 AAMs with Russia after the Balakot experience and may even get in the future X-31 400km AWACS/ tanker long range AAMs.Putin and the PM had a short but intensive meeting at the SCO where defence matters were discussed.Turkey has said...