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by abhijitm
30 Jul 2009 05:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
Replies: 2842
Views: 437454

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009

US disappointed by paltry Pakistan aid (AFP) 'Tis time again for Zardari's next tour of the holy lands. Having Mecca+Medina in their country is going to cost the Saudis big-time... :mrgreen: I wonder instead of spending millions of taxpayer's (?) money on touring countries why cant 10% do video con...
by abhijitm
23 Jul 2009 04:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
Replies: 2842
Views: 437454

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009

Russian arms seized The efforts, so far made to trace the arms supply root of the Taliban, indicate that there was a third party also, which has been supplying arms and ammunition to Taliban through Afghanistan. As per evidences, the third party consisted of agents of Indian Secret Intelligence Aut...
by abhijitm
23 Jul 2009 03:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009
Replies: 2842
Views: 437454

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - July 07, 2009

Proof of RAW terror acts given to India: Pak paper http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/World/Pakistan/Proof-of-RAW-terror-acts-given-to-India-Pak-paper/articleshow/4807278.cms Pakistan says it has handed over to India evidence of the involvement of its external spy agency Research and Analysis ...
by abhijitm
25 May 2009 04:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 400
Views: 53267

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

regimental level trials :!: :!: never heard of it before, it might be possible they(army) want to induct Arjuns on large scale or its just a time delaying tactics, to let 'X' no of t90 tank kits arrive ,before faults are discovered in it, in open before media ,canceling further orders may be next t...
by abhijitm
23 May 2009 03:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Replies: 516
Views: 194045

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009

However, after successfully carrying out 26/11 they probably have figured out that they don't even need to give up land to get the non-state actors excuse. All they have to do is show their pathetic face to the world and the world would readily believe that they have non-state actors working from e...
by abhijitm
20 May 2009 23:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Replies: 516
Views: 194045

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009

Taliban threat on dress code works If this is happening in Peshawar, what is this tall claim of the Taliban being routed by the PA ? After thrashing of a medical representative by Taliban and warning to employees of banks, the workers of an insurance company in Peshawar have been directed to avoid ...
by abhijitm
18 May 2009 04:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009
Replies: 516
Views: 194045

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - May 16 2009

Indian RISAT: An Israeli spying machine The article says in two places This spy satellite, which will basically target Pakistan, Afghanistan Iran, Bangladesh, China and other target countries of interest will help Indian, Israeli, Italian and US intelligence agencies to keep a watch on real time mo...
by abhijitm
01 May 2009 00:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3373
Views: 918823

Re: Flight Safety

viveks wrote:And the roster of crashes of the MKI begins. Bringing down a Multi-million $$ aircraft of the IAF.
that the last thing you should say mate.

RIP.
by abhijitm
30 Apr 2009 23:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1228825

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

:( really tragic. This is a priceless national loss. my deepest condolences...
by abhijitm
23 Apr 2009 00:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 553440

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Excellent summary of the history and development of PAK FA. Fifth-generation fighter to be developed in joint project by (Ilya Kramnik, RIA Novosti military commentator) India is reportedly more interested in the two-seater version, while Russia, with its developed ground and air fight control syst...
by abhijitm
06 Mar 2009 17:26
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 75282

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

no news is flashing! still waiting...
by abhijitm
06 Mar 2009 17:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 75282

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

congratulation DRDO!!! way to go.
by abhijitm
02 Mar 2009 00:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 553440

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

I dont understand what is the very logic of keeping the aircraft design so secrete? There are f-35, f-22 already in display for anyone who want to copy a 5th generation design. So why this confidentiality? and what worst could happen?
by abhijitm
22 Feb 2009 02:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6404
Views: 2119723

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

an update from a knowledgeable person. :) we do have single crystal tech & blisk tech but development to full production will take time & that is the key issue others who have received this (and you know who you are), please exercise necessary caution if you want to add to the above. I was ...
by abhijitm
17 Feb 2009 04:00
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 465894

Re: Aero India 2009

Also contradicts what GTRE director said in his presentation about single crystal blades - "we do not have that tech at all ". Confusing... I was confused too. :) But, things can change. yesterday we didnt, today we do. someone somewhere must have done a complete ToT to RAW. or, a better ...
by abhijitm
17 Feb 2009 01:35
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 465894

Re: Aero India 2009

an update from a knowledgeable person. :) we do have single crystal tech & blisk tech but development to full production will take time & that is the key issue. others who have received this (and you know who you are), please exercise necessary caution if you want to add to the above. you h...
by abhijitm
12 Jan 2009 03:48
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1482249

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

rather a question of when rather than if. and more than second strike, a terror strike is the more likely scenario. only two factors have stopped such an eventuality so far, a)nukes being a precious and rare commodity in pakistan TSPA can't just trust any old jehadi with one b)fear retribution from...
by abhijitm
11 Jan 2009 22:41
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1482249

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

after exposing AQ Khan's racket, is there a possibility that US exactly knows all about Pak nukes? Has there been any indication from them that some are 'missing'?
by abhijitm
11 Jan 2009 22:29
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1482249

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

What is the possibility of nukes are already smuggled in India, as a second strike option for Pak? If 10 people can get into Mumbai so easily, how big deal is to smuggle a nuke and hide in Mumbai somewhere. Very plausible....Maybe, thats a reason for the Paki bluster/devil may care attitude? So, as...
by abhijitm
11 Jan 2009 22:21
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1482249

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

guys, Just a thought brings chill in my brain. What is the possibility of nukes are already smuggled in India, as a second strike option for Pak? If 10 people can get into Mumbai so easily, how big deal is to smuggle a nuke and hide in Mumbai somewhere. When time comes, just wait for a signal and th...
by abhijitm
25 Dec 2008 19:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forums Feedback
Replies: 1566
Views: 351507

Re: Site Suggestions & Forum Feedback

its kind of a war by pakistan. dont we have any answer?
by abhijitm
10 Dec 2008 17:54
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373066

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

I do appreciate your concerns about how guns are likely to increase the number of unwanted casualties in normal day to day life. I call that the price to pay for no longer being a soft target. Was watching one of the Hamid Gul videos where he talked about how the number of guns among TSP population...
by abhijitm
08 Dec 2008 02:11
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373066

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Pak-dismiss-report-on-48hr-deadline-by-India-to-act/395345/ Pakistan distanced itself from a report that said it had agreed to a 48-hour deadline set by India and the US to act against LeT, saying Islamabad do not have to respond to each and every ‘provocativ...
by abhijitm
08 Dec 2008 01:52
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373066

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

Only hope is that the said weakness be restricted only to this governing dispensation and that the next set of polls produce a more hardline ruling coalition that will be less willing to take jhapads and might actually proactively stoke some fires in TSP to achieve desired aims. Sadly, the decision...
by abhijitm
08 Dec 2008 01:48
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373066

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

There was a news blip, now alos in TOI, sorry if already posted. Pakistan cracks down on LeT camp SLAMABAD: Pakistani security forces took over a camp used by Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in Pakistani Kashmir on Sunday, a witness and an official from a charity linked to Lashkar said. "This happen...
by abhijitm
08 Dec 2008 01:29
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373066

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

if russia is taking pig's side then the pig's days are definitely over.
by abhijitm
30 Nov 2008 20:59
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 333849

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

a mail from one of my friends. Dear friends, It's really a sad week for all of us!...During this grievance, what we least expect from the so called responsible TV media is some sensible telecast of these appalling events. They should refrain themselves from some irrelevant stuffs as well. On the con...
by abhijitm
27 Nov 2008 03:57
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1482249

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

I am damn frustrated too. not because the way indians have died but because I know nothing is going to happen.

we need to keep our head cool. Just accept the fact that this is the life of our next generation. May be someday they will find a way.
by abhijitm
07 Nov 2008 02:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Chandrayan-1 moon mission
Replies: 1807
Views: 519158

Re: Chandrayan-1 mission launched succesfully

ok, one layman question; why E.T. images transmitted by a spacecraft are always black n white?
by abhijitm
21 Sep 2008 16:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Chandrayan-1 mission launched succesfully
Replies: 200
Views: 135576

Re: Chandrayan-1 mission discussion

I do congratulate ISRO and their achievements are nothing short of exemplary for the limited resources they are provided. But their woes are because they are under-funded in salary terms. The babus don't know how to differentiate Scientific Research(Large individual dependence of Output) from regul...
by abhijitm
20 Sep 2008 02:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 86434

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

does anyone know whether russian s-400 was/being sold to India?
by abhijitm
12 Sep 2008 12:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 553440

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

wrong. externally, only difference between the Indian and russi versions is the # of crew -- theirs will be single seater while ours will be twin seater. some layman questions, how does twin seater is better than single seater? or why IAF wants twin seater only while world's two superpowers want si...
by abhijitm
26 Aug 2008 17:46
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008
Replies: 850
Views: 361396

Re: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008

Vishnu wrote:and given the rigidity of Red Flag engagement rules ... there were bound to be losses ... and all sides participating lost jets which were asked to leave the area of operations if they were shot down.
Thanks a lot Vishnu. One question though. if disclosable then how many MKIs we lost?
by abhijitm
20 Aug 2008 01:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 86434

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Nitesh wrote:
p_saggu wrote:Production rate?
50 per year (getting expanded not yet reached)
real rate? :wink:
by abhijitm
05 Jul 2008 02:30
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008
Replies: 1456
Views: 273505

Re: Indian Nuke News & Discussion Thread-June 18 2008

Every human has weaker side to his/her personality. Prof APJ Kalam is no exception. People dont talk about it because of all the good sides of his personalty, but that hides not take away personal follies. Prof APJ Kalam is known to not correct or reprimanded reporter or hosts when they introduce a...
by abhijitm
23 Feb 2008 15:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 553440

paging veterans... do you honestly think that, in this current chill in indo-rus relationship, this PAK-FA project will be a success? I highly doubt. IMHO we should not bank on this fighter. Get Tejas out and prepare for MCA. Count on french and get Rafale in fleet. If PAK-FA turns out success then ...