Chacko Joseph's Corner
Chacko Joseph's Corner
This thread is for Chacko Joseph to post his articles in one place.
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Thanks, ramana
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Thanks Ramanna. I will start with old news which is being archived in a time line manner.
LCA Tejas
2011
LCA Tejas Smokewinders to be used for wake penetration trials June 1
The LCA Tejas Trainer Jan 24
‘Type Approval’ for AMAGB of LCA- Tejas Jan 24
Pictures of LCA Tejas handing over ceremony to IAF Jan 11
LCA Tejas handed over to Indian Air force, IAF Chief clarifies it is a fourth gen aircraft Jan 10
LCA tejas, the way forward Jan 10
2010
Tejas Flight Trials Activate Chitradurga Air-to-Ground Range Dec 1
India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' test fires R-73 missile again Dec 1
Indian Light Fighter Tejas LSP-5 makes first flight Nov 19
DRDO hands over Indian Integrated Life support technology for Tejas fighter aircraft Project Nov 3
GE with GE F414 Engine is lowest bidder for LCA Mk-2 Alternate Engine Sept 3
LCA Navy rolls out July 6
Indian Light Combat Aircraft could be converted as UCAV 9 May
Indian Light Combat Aircraft's LSP – 3 takes to skies April 23
2009
LCA Tejas can now move more mud Oct 16
LCA Tejas crosses 1000 sorties landmark 22 jan
2008
LCA Tejas PV-3 lands at Leh 16 Dec
Indian Light Combat Aircraft Tejas demonstrates night flying capability Nov 8
LCA Tejas mission simulator innagurated March 2
Ratan Tata shows keen interest in Tejas during Singapore Airshow 2008 Feb 29
2007
Litening pod tested on LCA Tejas 11 Dec
Tejas fires its first missile 25 Oct
Tejas Makes Successful First Flight With Stores 7 Sept
Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Testing 24 Aug
Tejas pulls G's 5 June
LCA Tejas
2011
LCA Tejas Smokewinders to be used for wake penetration trials June 1
The LCA Tejas Trainer Jan 24
‘Type Approval’ for AMAGB of LCA- Tejas Jan 24
Pictures of LCA Tejas handing over ceremony to IAF Jan 11
LCA Tejas handed over to Indian Air force, IAF Chief clarifies it is a fourth gen aircraft Jan 10
LCA tejas, the way forward Jan 10
2010
Tejas Flight Trials Activate Chitradurga Air-to-Ground Range Dec 1
India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' test fires R-73 missile again Dec 1
Indian Light Fighter Tejas LSP-5 makes first flight Nov 19
DRDO hands over Indian Integrated Life support technology for Tejas fighter aircraft Project Nov 3
GE with GE F414 Engine is lowest bidder for LCA Mk-2 Alternate Engine Sept 3
LCA Navy rolls out July 6
Indian Light Combat Aircraft could be converted as UCAV 9 May
Indian Light Combat Aircraft's LSP – 3 takes to skies April 23
2009
LCA Tejas can now move more mud Oct 16
LCA Tejas crosses 1000 sorties landmark 22 jan
2008
LCA Tejas PV-3 lands at Leh 16 Dec
Indian Light Combat Aircraft Tejas demonstrates night flying capability Nov 8
LCA Tejas mission simulator innagurated March 2
Ratan Tata shows keen interest in Tejas during Singapore Airshow 2008 Feb 29
2007
Litening pod tested on LCA Tejas 11 Dec
Tejas fires its first missile 25 Oct
Tejas Makes Successful First Flight With Stores 7 Sept
Light Combat Aircraft-Tejas Testing 24 Aug
Tejas pulls G's 5 June
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Indian Military Engines
2011
Ten fold increase in cost of Kaveri engine programme : Antony
Kaveri K 9 engine passes eleven flight tests for about 20 hours duration
DRDO creates GATET project for advanced gas turbine engine research
Indian Developments in Materials for Military Aero Engines
DRDO works on National Mission for developing AFV engines
2010
Indian Kaveri Engine maiden flight test successful in flying test bed trials
Kaveri engine moves towards flight operations certification
2008
Demonstration of 12 MW Kaveri Marine Gas Turbine for Indian Navy
2007
Kaveri Engine Gathers Momentum
Error 404 - Performance Not Found
2011
Ten fold increase in cost of Kaveri engine programme : Antony
Kaveri K 9 engine passes eleven flight tests for about 20 hours duration
DRDO creates GATET project for advanced gas turbine engine research
Indian Developments in Materials for Military Aero Engines
DRDO works on National Mission for developing AFV engines
2010
Indian Kaveri Engine maiden flight test successful in flying test bed trials
Kaveri engine moves towards flight operations certification
2008
Demonstration of 12 MW Kaveri Marine Gas Turbine for Indian Navy
2007
Kaveri Engine Gathers Momentum
Error 404 - Performance Not Found
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Tanks
2011
Arjun Tank Production lines may be idle for approx 30 months
DRDO works on National Mission for developing AFV engines
2010
Passion of the Arjun Tank
85 MBT Arjun Tanks have been issued to the Indian Army
Of foreign Agents and T-90's
Indian Army formulates Preliminary Staff Qualitative Requirement for Future Main Battle Tank
Tank Ex to be an Indian T-72 upgrade option
Five Indian Army T-90 Armoured Regiments to be presented the Colours
2009
Indian Army looses battle against Arjun Tank, but, will there be Arjun Mark-2?
Arjun Tanks future
2008
Indian Army’s claims over Arjun Tank was expected
Arjun Tank to be put through summer trials
DRDO’s Arjun Tank scores bull’s eye on Indian Army egos
Five hundred Arjun Tank orders needed for project break even
Government monitoring the Arjun Tank trials
Awaiting Indian Army’s preparedness report card with Arjun Tank
Tank Ex, ideal T-72 upgrades
2007
History of Arjun Tank Development
Delay in induction of the new Arjun tanks averted
43rd Armour Regiment and ex-officer's satisfied with Arjun Tank
Arjun Tank for Accelerated user trials
Arjun Tank woes due to foreign vendors and Army
AUCRT Trials of Arjun Tank from December 2007
Arjun Tank Mk2, The futuristic MBT
Steps taken to ensure Arjun Tank delivery
Dissimilar Combat: Arjun MBT Vs T-90S specs
Indian MoD outlines roadmap for MBT Arjun, Mark II in pipeline
Indian Army finds no major defects with Arjun Tank during Ex Ashvamegh
Arjun MBT weight implications
Indigenous NBC sensor for Arjun MBT
T-90 S is a Dud, it can't fire far enough
T-90S torsion bar problems persist
2011
Arjun Tank Production lines may be idle for approx 30 months
DRDO works on National Mission for developing AFV engines
2010
Passion of the Arjun Tank
85 MBT Arjun Tanks have been issued to the Indian Army
Of foreign Agents and T-90's
Indian Army formulates Preliminary Staff Qualitative Requirement for Future Main Battle Tank
Tank Ex to be an Indian T-72 upgrade option
Five Indian Army T-90 Armoured Regiments to be presented the Colours
2009
Indian Army looses battle against Arjun Tank, but, will there be Arjun Mark-2?
Arjun Tanks future
2008
Indian Army’s claims over Arjun Tank was expected
Arjun Tank to be put through summer trials
DRDO’s Arjun Tank scores bull’s eye on Indian Army egos
Five hundred Arjun Tank orders needed for project break even
Government monitoring the Arjun Tank trials
Awaiting Indian Army’s preparedness report card with Arjun Tank
Tank Ex, ideal T-72 upgrades
2007
History of Arjun Tank Development
Delay in induction of the new Arjun tanks averted
43rd Armour Regiment and ex-officer's satisfied with Arjun Tank
Arjun Tank for Accelerated user trials
Arjun Tank woes due to foreign vendors and Army
AUCRT Trials of Arjun Tank from December 2007
Arjun Tank Mk2, The futuristic MBT
Steps taken to ensure Arjun Tank delivery
Dissimilar Combat: Arjun MBT Vs T-90S specs
Indian MoD outlines roadmap for MBT Arjun, Mark II in pipeline
Indian Army finds no major defects with Arjun Tank during Ex Ashvamegh
Arjun MBT weight implications
Indigenous NBC sensor for Arjun MBT
T-90 S is a Dud, it can't fire far enough
T-90S torsion bar problems persist
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2011 Article archive (I have tried not to include duplicate articles.
DRDO water purifier for surviving in post NBC survival
DRDO tests self-sustaining and energy efficient shelter for soldiers at Siachen Glacier
Enhancing Indian Soldiers' Performance at High Altitudes
Terror at the high seas : Pakistan plugs into piracy
How not to sell Fighter Aircraft
Buying Fighter Aircraft is not a part of strategic partnership
A look back into India's special agencies
Indian Navy looks for AIP and new combat suite for its HDW submarine fleet
'Chinese presence in Pakistan Occupied kashmir, connecting the dots
Indian Army procurement, back to the past
Chinese J-20 stealth aircraft can influence Indian Air Force MMRCA tender
Reflections of 62nd Republic Day
DRDO water purifier for surviving in post NBC survival
DRDO tests self-sustaining and energy efficient shelter for soldiers at Siachen Glacier
Enhancing Indian Soldiers' Performance at High Altitudes
Terror at the high seas : Pakistan plugs into piracy
How not to sell Fighter Aircraft
Buying Fighter Aircraft is not a part of strategic partnership
A look back into India's special agencies
Indian Navy looks for AIP and new combat suite for its HDW submarine fleet
'Chinese presence in Pakistan Occupied kashmir, connecting the dots
Indian Army procurement, back to the past
Chinese J-20 stealth aircraft can influence Indian Air Force MMRCA tender
Reflections of 62nd Republic Day
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China's "String of Pearls" strategy around India in tatters
As per the stats, this is the most read article by me. It was written when collective Dhoti shivering was taking place on String of Pearls.
As per the stats, this is the most read article by me. It was written when collective Dhoti shivering was taking place on String of Pearls.
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being an erstwhile member of frontier india,,its extremely pleasing to see a special post section dedicated to the frontier india maverick chacko joseph
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^^^^^Thank you Saptarishi, Its been almost a decade we have been online togther.
Pradeep Kumar, the Defence Secretary and Secretary, Defence Production, has been moved to CVC. He has played a big role in moving up Arjun Tank, LCA and other indeginious projects.
He is one of the folks who resisted CISMOA and other US conditions. At the same time, he also was the team which over saw US equipment coming in.
In BR, when I said "competent people are taking care," (of Arjun, LCA inductions), he is one of the team I meant.
IMO, defence projects could have taken a wrong turn if he was not at helm. Who knows, there could have been better or worse, but, the fact is that he came at a critical juncture and he made things possible.
I really wish him all the best in his CVC career as he knows how to buck the pressure of nefarious elements.
Pradeep Kumar, the Defence Secretary and Secretary, Defence Production, has been moved to CVC. He has played a big role in moving up Arjun Tank, LCA and other indeginious projects.
He is one of the folks who resisted CISMOA and other US conditions. At the same time, he also was the team which over saw US equipment coming in.
In BR, when I said "competent people are taking care," (of Arjun, LCA inductions), he is one of the team I meant.
IMO, defence projects could have taken a wrong turn if he was not at helm. Who knows, there could have been better or worse, but, the fact is that he came at a critical juncture and he made things possible.
I really wish him all the best in his CVC career as he knows how to buck the pressure of nefarious elements.
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Since the word is out. There is a new tactical missle called Prahar System. It will fill the gap between MBRLS (Smerch 90kms) and Prithvi - 150 kms. It can be fired in a salvo of 6. It has great accuracy. The launcher is capable of firing multiple missile systems.
I will work on this.
I will work on this.
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If you have been at places like J&K, Manipur and other high altitudes with Indian Army or para's etc (fortunately I have been) and eaten cooked food, you will want to thank the Bukharis (burner). They perform inefficiently, but, always serve hot food and steaming cup of tea.
There have been attempts to make the burner as efficient as possible. I saw this aspect in a DRDO PDF and thougt of thanking the bukhari. You will have an article on it in some time. Its already under works.
There have been attempts to make the burner as efficient as possible. I saw this aspect in a DRDO PDF and thougt of thanking the bukhari. You will have an article on it in some time. Its already under works.
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We might end up between 1000 to 1500 Arjun Tanks.
I was searching for my Arjun Mk1, 2, 3, 4 comments in armour thread. Can someone find it?
I was searching for my Arjun Mk1, 2, 3, 4 comments in armour thread. Can someone find it?
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IMO, Tank Ex should be operationalised and sent to Ladhak and NE. This way, the width of the road and infrastructure will not require a huge change.
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Can somone provide me with a rational reason to upgrade the T-72 rather than produce the Tank-EX?
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Both mean the same, in the sense its an t-72 upgrade. Just that, the electronics will have commonality with Arjun and the chasis will have with T-72/T-90. Here the logic is Arjun systems are more advanced than the T-90.tejas wrote:Can somone provide me with a rational reason to upgrade the T-72 rather than produce the Tank-EX?
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Coast Guard
2007
Indian Navy and Coast Guard to participate in IMDEX ASIA 2007. April 25th, 2007
DG COAST GUARD'S VISIT TO JAPAN June 1st, 2007
ICGS Samrat launched July 4th, 2007
Indian Coast Guard holds SAREX-07 excercise| November 15th, 2007
MSS 5000 for Indian Coast Guard Nov 18, 2007
2007
Indian Navy and Coast Guard to participate in IMDEX ASIA 2007. April 25th, 2007
DG COAST GUARD'S VISIT TO JAPAN June 1st, 2007
ICGS Samrat launched July 4th, 2007
Indian Coast Guard holds SAREX-07 excercise| November 15th, 2007
MSS 5000 for Indian Coast Guard Nov 18, 2007
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2011 Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard commissions interceptor boat ICGS C-152. June 19th,
95 Officer Cadets complete 81st Integrated Course of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. May 26
Foundation stone for Indian Coast Guard Academy laid. May 28
Indian Coast Guard Academy to come up at Azhikkal in Kerala. may 26
Coast Guard Dornier aircraft rescues fishermen off Daman. May 20th
Indian Coast Guard station at Mundra commissioned. May 19
Indian Navy concludes two day excercise “Sagar Kavach”.May 17
Indian Coast guard inducts two Interceptor boats C-150 and C-151, to base in Vizhinjam. March 21
Indian Navy and Coast Guard Thwart piracy attempt under 'Operation Island Watch'. March 27th
Indian Coast Guard commissions coast guard station Ratnagiri. March 26th
Indian Navy nabs 61 pirates and rescues 13 crew, neutralises pirate mother vessel Vega 5. March 14th
Coast Guard trainee officer dies during training. March 10th
Coast Guard and Gujarat police bomb squad de-fuse a grenade thrown by pirates on a ship. March 7th
ICGS Vikram escorts Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka. February 19th
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pirate Mother Vessel Prantlaya-11 off Lakshadweep. February 6th
Indian Coast Guard to induct 200 ships and 100 aircrafts by 2018. January 31st
INS Cankarso busts Pirate mothership. January 29th
Indian Navy and Coast Guard disrupt suspicious craft. January 29th
Indian Coast Guard commissions interceptor boat ICGS C-152. June 19th,
95 Officer Cadets complete 81st Integrated Course of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. May 26
Foundation stone for Indian Coast Guard Academy laid. May 28
Indian Coast Guard Academy to come up at Azhikkal in Kerala. may 26
Coast Guard Dornier aircraft rescues fishermen off Daman. May 20th
Indian Coast Guard station at Mundra commissioned. May 19
Indian Navy concludes two day excercise “Sagar Kavach”.May 17
Indian Coast guard inducts two Interceptor boats C-150 and C-151, to base in Vizhinjam. March 21
Indian Navy and Coast Guard Thwart piracy attempt under 'Operation Island Watch'. March 27th
Indian Coast Guard commissions coast guard station Ratnagiri. March 26th
Indian Navy nabs 61 pirates and rescues 13 crew, neutralises pirate mother vessel Vega 5. March 14th
Coast Guard trainee officer dies during training. March 10th
Coast Guard and Gujarat police bomb squad de-fuse a grenade thrown by pirates on a ship. March 7th
ICGS Vikram escorts Indian fishermen released by Sri Lanka. February 19th
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pirate Mother Vessel Prantlaya-11 off Lakshadweep. February 6th
Indian Coast Guard to induct 200 ships and 100 aircrafts by 2018. January 31st
INS Cankarso busts Pirate mothership. January 29th
Indian Navy and Coast Guard disrupt suspicious craft. January 29th
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Eurofighter is competing in Japanese F-X comptetion.
If it manages that too, we might see this as an truly international project. However, it will be interesting to see Japanese joining Indians as a defence project partner.Reflecting the strong commitment to deepen the strategic partnership with Japan, the Supervisory Board of Eurofighter GmbH will for the first time hold a board meeting in Tokyo. Senior executives from Eurofighter partner companies (BAE Systems, Alenia Aeronautica, and Cassidian in Spain and Germany) are visiting Japan from 5 July to 8 July to discuss the status of the Eurofighter Typhoon F-X campaign and strategic next steps, and to hold talks with Ambassadors of the four consortium member-nations – the U.K., Germany, Italy and Spain.
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I have seperated the Defence section as per the feed back. Indian Defence News
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Chacko-Nice initiative.chackojoseph wrote:Images: Indian and Turkish Navies conduct Passex Exercise 2011
However, why are you watermarking MoD DPR released pics with your url across the centre?
Comes across as unprofessional.
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Kapil,Kapil wrote:Chacko-Nice initiative.chackojoseph wrote:Images: Indian and Turkish Navies conduct Passex Exercise 2011
However, why are you watermarking MoD DPR released pics with your url across the centre?
Comes across as unprofessional.
Kapil
You are right. The pic is watermarked because of a violation case we are experiencing with a certain website. You are aware of it.
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Hi Chacko,
Agreed about your case but I still don't see why do you have to watermark your name on GoI copyright material which is free for public use.Put in something on the top that says frontierindia via MoD DPR or something.
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Agreed about your case but I still don't see why do you have to watermark your name on GoI copyright material which is free for public use.Put in something on the top that says frontierindia via MoD DPR or something.
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Sure. That can be done. I will add this in the article. Next time, I will add DPR in the image itself. Suggestions are always welcome.Kapil wrote:Hi Chacko,
Agreed about your case but I still don't see why do you have to watermark your name on GoI copyright material which is free for public use.Put in something on the top that says frontierindia via MoD DPR or something.
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On pics,
It takes so much time, money and effort to gather these pictures, even if they are free to use. I will have a watermark, but, it will be hardly visible and will not effect the viewing pleasure. I am working on methods to do it.
It takes so much time, money and effort to gather these pictures, even if they are free to use. I will have a watermark, but, it will be hardly visible and will not effect the viewing pleasure. I am working on methods to do it.
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