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by Kailash
23 Apr 2012 11:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2941
Views: 1083958

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

DIAT to provide eyes and ears for country’s first armed war bird As India prepares to join the elite club of countries possessing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAV), a DRDO laboratory in the city has been working on conceptualising and designing the eyes and ears of India’s first armed war bird...
by Kailash
30 Mar 2012 19:29
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News
Replies: 143
Views: 45993

Re: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News

This pic was posted in mil photos forum. It shows a NG cockpit along with a LSCDS (which is said to be proven). To those who will be visiting Expo, could you ask the fellow in charge of the display if LSCDS is the reworked cockpit of LCA. What is that stealth aircraft depicted in the background? If...
by Kailash
29 Mar 2012 19:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 541897

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Upgradation of Mirage Aircraft Contracts have been signed with M/s Thales, France and M/s Dassault Aviation, France, along with M/s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for upgrade of the Mirage 2000 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A contract has also been signed with M/s MBDA, France, for p...
by Kailash
29 Mar 2012 19:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4074
Views: 805304

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Indian Air Force To Take Delivery Of All 10 Boeing C-17 By Aug 2014 NEW DELHI, March 29 (Bernama) -- The Indian Air Force will have all the 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III airlifters by August 2014, Patrick Druez who is in charge of Business Development Global Mobility Systems Boeing Defense, Space ...
by Kailash
29 Mar 2012 19:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy and International Anti-Piracy Ops
Replies: 1192
Views: 298158

Re: Indian Navy and International Anti-Piracy Ops

Bolivian ship hijacked off Maldivian coast A Bolivian cargo ship was on Monday hijacked, apparently by Somalian pirates in the territorial waters off Maldives, officials said on Monday, even as Maldivian forces have sought Indian Navy's help for its rescue. The Bolivian ship was hijacked inside our...
by Kailash
29 Mar 2012 19:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 192148

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Consider taking over disputed land, bldg: HC to army Taking note of the apprehensions expressed by the Indian Army, the Bombay high court on Tuesday suggested that the defence force should consider acquiring the land at Cuffe Parade and take over the 31-storey Adarsh building. “The defence forces a...
by Kailash
29 Mar 2012 18:40
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News
Replies: 143
Views: 45993

Re: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News

Plethora of devices.. Tata Motors Limited : Tata Motors showcases Anti-Terrorist Indoor Combat Vehicle concept at DEFEXPO India 2012 Launches Prahar missile launcher and armoured vehicles Tata Motors today showcased a new Micro Bullet-Proof Vehicle (MBPV) at DEFEXPO India 2012, a highly mobile comba...
by Kailash
28 Mar 2012 21:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 192148

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Politicians are indeed ganging up. AKA wants to be pure and unsullied, doesn't mean that he, or anyone else, could **** with the country's operational readiness. The procurement system is flawed and it is the job if the ministry and constitution to put it back on track. You can not keep blacklisting...
by Kailash
26 Mar 2012 14:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 727238

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

If these allegations turn out to be false, Mr Mysura Reddy should be charged with compromising the safety of this nation and hanged with a trial within 30 days. Anyone can throw a spanner into the gears - without worrying of consequences/responsibilities ! Just dreaming - even the likes of Kasab get...
by Kailash
26 Mar 2012 12:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 727238

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

An article in The Statesman and some story on an unnamed new channel. Is that all it takes to force an investigation? Has this complaint been substantiated with credible evidence at all? How can AKA afford to go on a goose chase with every major deal - just because some foreign lobby injects suspici...
by Kailash
21 Mar 2012 18:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 976384

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

AFAIK PSLV would suffice for the mars mission..Atlas centaur was used for viking..The team of people for each of this would be different..so one is not compromised by the other. All GSLV variants are going to be tested by the end of this year. Aiming for 2013 for Mars, it is understandable that -ne...
by Kailash
15 Mar 2012 16:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 727238

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

This deal can't and won't be scrapped. Even if it is, a Tejas Mk2 with an Indian/Israeli or even a Russian AESA radar would do best on timelines and autonomy. Take 4-5 Billion out of MMRCA budget and invest it on the AMCA, sit back and see how fast it gets to the air Any foreign angle and planted ev...
by Kailash
15 Mar 2012 15:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3253
Views: 960621

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Indian Rotocraft starts work on chopper production facility Adding another feather to the city’s emerging aerospace market, Indian Rotocraft, a joint venture of the Tata Sons and Augusta Westland, has decided to set up facility that will assemble, customise and flight-test helicopters for worldwide...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 22:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1024150

Re: LCA News and Discussions

link DEVELOPMENT OF TEJAS LCA The Initial Operational Clearance-1 (IOC-1) for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft has been achieve on 10th January, 2011. Presently, LCA development activities leading to final operational clearance are in progress. Action for induction of Tejas into IAF has been initiat...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 22:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 541897

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

link INDUCTION OF DRONES IN IAF In order to meet its operational requirements the Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to increase the strength of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in a phased manner. These include Micro and Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft. The Remotely Piloted Aircr...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 21:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 816687

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

link CAG REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF ARTILLERY GUNS The CAG report for the year 2011-12 (Defence Services) has made certain observations that modern technology Artillery Guns could not be made available to Artillery troops for certain reasons as explained in its Report. As part of modernization, the R...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 21:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1156857

Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread

link PROBE IN PROCUREMENT OF 12 VVIP HELICOPTERS There was a media report stating that the scope of a probe by Italian prosecutors into allegations against unethical dealings by M/s Finmeccanica, Italy has widened to include the Indian contract signed with M/s Agusta Westland for purchase of 12 hel...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 21:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1290080

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

link INCREASE IN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN THE BORDER REGION BY PAKISTAN The Government is aware through intelligence inputs that Pakistan has constructed and carried our repairs of bunkers, morchas and towers as per the following details (Period:2004 to 2011): • Bunkers: 886 • Morcha: 261 • Tower...
by Kailash
14 Mar 2012 21:07
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News
Replies: 143
Views: 45993

Re: DEFEXPO-2012: March 29 to April 1, 2012 - Photos & News

ATK to Feature Its International Products and Capabilities at the Defexpo India 2012 Trade Show Defexpo provides ATK an opportunity to highlight its growing capabilities in several business areas including integrated weapon systems, precision-guidance for artillery and mortars, advanced programmabl...
by Kailash
13 Mar 2012 16:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 976384

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

India's spy satellite to be launched in April

About Risat-1. Anyone know when Cartosat-3 is due for launch?
by Kailash
13 Mar 2012 15:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 976384

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

^^
A Mk2 launch now would not be the first, would it :mrgreen: It should be the Mk-III

The D3 which failed was a Mk2, if I am not totally mistaken.

**Added later From ISRO website:
The development work on Mk III is progressing as per schedule for a launch in 2012.
by Kailash
13 Mar 2012 13:21
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 737092

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

A warning beacon put out at the IMBL between India-srilanka. Considering the number of lives lost in this region, it is not too much to ask for regular patrolling by coast guard or navy vessel to prevent ships leaving Indian waters. Even joint patrolling of water with SLN is worth exploring. We migh...
by Kailash
13 Mar 2012 12:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 541897

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

IAF to convert Kargil Airport into full-fledged air base Jammu, Mar 12 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government today said the IAF is planning to convert Kargil airport into a full-fledged air force base in the state. "Indian Air Force is planning to convert Kargil airport into a full-fledged ai...
by Kailash
13 Mar 2012 12:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 569821

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

K-15 test fired BALASORE: After many postponements, the DRDO finally test-fired the most sophisticated submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), code named K-15. The weapon system was reportedly tested from an underwater launching platform off Visakhapatnam coast on Sunday. Sources said the miss...