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by JTull
06 Feb 2024 02:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 575523

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Adani Group's $1.2 Billion Kutch Copper Project In Gujarat To Start Operations From March 2024 The first phase of Adani Group's $1.2-billion copper manufacturing facility at Mundra in Gujarat will start operations by March-end. Touted as the world's largest single-location copper manufacturing plan...
by JTull
05 Feb 2024 23:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 467
Views: 248096

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

All these pictures have been in circulation for years. Can you please add them to the first post in the thread?
by JTull
01 Feb 2024 15:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 498835

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

DRDO has Rafale IR sensor as a more modern solution to compare with.

I am looking forward to seeing it on LCA Mk2 prototypes.
by JTull
01 Feb 2024 02:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1201
Views: 775758

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

These missiles are optimised for better performance and higher maneuverability during the second pulse. While they should be able to engage targets during first pulse (a much longer) phase, but I wonder if they can be as effective as a single pulse-only missile. By the 'optimised' I mean the chosen ...
by JTull
31 Jan 2024 22:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1201
Views: 775758

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Simple answer: boosters You can add-on different size boosters for desired range. The negative side is larger boosters mean minimum engagement zone gets pushed out further as it won’t be able to intercept while the booster is still attached and running. So you need both. Good point. This is analogo...
by JTull
20 Jan 2024 21:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1652339

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Won't these ships be moved under the gaze of a harbour master?
by JTull
13 Jan 2024 16:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1013
Views: 6027662

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

So GE is looking to add capacity for F404. Why isn't HAL interested?
by JTull
06 Jan 2024 19:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The IAF History Thread
Replies: 1174
Views: 331502

Re: The IAF History Thread

https://iafhistory.in/2024/01/06/who-was-mr-whj-wilkinson-cie-ics/ https://i0.wp.com/iafhistory.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Indian-Cadets-at-Cranwell.jpg?w=671&ssl=1 Who was Mr WHJ Wilkinson CIE, ICS? Mr. WHJ Wilkinson, CIE, ICS. This name, consistently appeared on entry forms for IAF Cadets ...
by JTull
05 Jan 2024 20:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1652339

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Anyone not knowing what UK AID is should watch this brilliant explanation by Shiv Aroor

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1694684 ... qfomw&s=09
by JTull
01 Jan 2024 00:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1136759

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Thanks for confirming my assessment. Converting technical capabilities to indigenous subsystems requires a national mission. Unfortunately our ordering process focuses mostly on costs, so favours suppliers who've already monetised their research costs. There's no incentive to develop unless the end ...
by JTull
31 Dec 2023 15:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1136759

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

We've the technical maturity to integrate any weapon system. But we don't have emotional maturity or the vision to build every subsystem, even when we can. Prior to Atmanirbhar Bharat, it was deemed okay to import subsystems if there's no profit in producing each individual one of these. For example...
by JTull
26 Dec 2023 03:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1136759

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Is it possible for anyone knowledgeable to compare M88 with F414, as an alternative? What impact it could have on TEDBF capabilities.
by JTull
26 Dec 2023 03:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It's depressing when you hear stories like Mamata Banerjee flagging off her fifirst new train as railway minister full of those leaving Bengal to seek jobs elsewhere.
by JTull
25 Dec 2023 16:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

@bala thanks for summarising these
by JTull
25 Dec 2023 14:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 198
Views: 85013

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

Ajai Shukla's RR article reeks of lifafa journalism. Several incorrect assertions are made as definitive news. Apparently he knows more than the Naval chief on IAC-2. And he knows more than several respected journos on Rafale twin seaters.
by JTull
24 Dec 2023 17:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1982
Views: 493325

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

There's lot of resistance in Indian bureaucracy giving citizenship rights to 5-10 crore PIOs living overseas. OCI scheme was pushed through but the bureaucracy introduced crazy renewal rules that have taken 15 years to iron out. There's still no way for OCI holders to get Aadhar easily. I don't thin...
by JTull
24 Dec 2023 15:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1982
Views: 493325

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

There are a lot of Indian origin people in Canada who don't subscribe to Khalistani ideology. As with most situations, quieter majority who suffers. Maybe that's the objective of the louder ones.
by JTull
23 Dec 2023 17:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

4x GDP in 10 years requires ~15%p.a. compounded growth, on real basis. Not realistic!
by JTull
23 Dec 2023 17:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 369064

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

Pratyush wrote: 23 Dec 2023 08:36 The 90 aircraft requirement could be for 3 seperate ships and not for a single ship.

I don't think Naval Squadrons have 18 fighters. Converting 5 sqns to 90 aircraft isn't right.
by JTull
20 Dec 2023 18:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1201
Views: 775758

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Akash is an Indian first generation effort. Imagine the performance characteristics of the subsequent missiles designed by DRDO. Quite optimistic. What motivation will they have for upgrades, their salary or promotion won't depend on it. Anyone thinking of upgrade will have to get lot of ducks line...
by JTull
17 Dec 2023 15:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1136759

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

hgupta wrote: 17 Dec 2023 14:58 is there a way that we can shoehorn RD-33MK engine into Tejas Mk2 if we have to as a backup option? We got the license production rights.
Great way to reduce availability rates, and restart the import cycle!
by JTull
17 Dec 2023 14:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Sanjeev Sanyal has been talking about process reforms for couple of years. Most of all, this is to do with sheer number of court cases and criminalisation provisions that are used to harass (rent seeking) from small traders and other ordinary folk. Since the judiciary n India is incapable of reformi...
by JTull
16 Dec 2023 18:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6392
Views: 2100185

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Is this an MRO type venture?
by JTull
12 Dec 2023 19:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Institutions are only as strong as the government behind it. One must have a strong leadership to progress militarily and economically.
by JTull
11 Dec 2023 03:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The Russians are going to use their money parked with India more than 20 billion. they need to get something for their moolah ..and this is just one venture. They will not be paying anything What kind of maths brought you to this conclusion? So, for the sake of equivalency, if RBI holds billions of...
by JTull
07 Dec 2023 23:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1201
Views: 775758

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

India successfully conducts training launch of short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 India on Thursday accomplished a successful training launch of the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1, according to a defense official. The launch took place from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, situated off the coast of ...
by JTull
07 Dec 2023 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 468744

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

AI Pilot for air to air missions may be easier to achieve than MUMT type projects.
by JTull
07 Dec 2023 17:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 177
Views: 264628

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

Ha ha! Lame duck, three legged cheetah...

कहीं तो आग लगी है। निशाने पर लगी है।
by JTull
04 Dec 2023 20:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8491
Views: 3090133

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Leaving the base year and ours methodology to UPA era is the best way to answer accusations of doctoring data.
by JTull
01 Dec 2023 23:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 498835

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

If there's any life left in parts like Bars, they'll form spares for remaining 190 aircraft.
by JTull
01 Dec 2023 00:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2282
Views: 884450

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

ACM's reaction to the DAC clearance

by JTull
30 Nov 2023 20:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 240126

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

Mao Sir is on record that LCA-Navy isn't anywhere near matured for production. Unlike Tejas FOC, Naval version has far too many jugaads. The effort needed to get it production ready is better spent on NP-5 and other critical paths for TEDBF.