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- 31 Jan 2012 18:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 3
- Replies: 716
- Views: 91181
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
After more than half a decade, finally a decision has been made. I am bit concerned by the high cost of European weapons, especially those standoff PGMs and cruise missiles. Do we see Rafale getting MKIized with Indian/Israeli components, developed phase by phase or would that delay the deliveries. ...
- 08 Oct 2009 23:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
- Replies: 2768
- Views: 583009
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
That's right. The RBI actively intervenes to purchase dollars off the market to keep the Rupee from appreciating too fast, as a consequence of rapid external capital inflows. One of the consequences of this is rapidly growing forex reserves. Please read about the market stabilisation scheme from th...
- 30 Sep 2009 23:00
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
- Replies: 2768
- Views: 583009
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
It would work in the sense of the system not collapsing, but it would not work as well as a system with banks, since the money spent on consumption could not simultaneously be the principal of any loans. When money is in a bank it can be spent even while it has been lent out , since the "spend...
- 30 Sep 2009 14:40
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
- Replies: 2768
- Views: 583009
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
I have a had this silly doubt regarding savings all the time. Shouldn't all the money in the system be actually saved in Banks? even if we spend, that money actually goes into company savings or to pay to employees or to pay for raw materials which inturn goes into bank accounts. Then how can one d...
- 29 Sep 2009 23:39
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
- Replies: 2768
- Views: 583009
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
A glut of personal savings would result in a fall in interest rates as the supply of loans would have increased. But low interest rates represent a lowered cost of money. Lower cost means higher larger quantity demanded, which manifests as stimulated borrowing, either by people making big ticket pu...
- 19 Mar 2009 17:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Corrosion issue grounds one-third of Russian air force MiG-29 fleet A third of the Russian air force's RSK MiG-29 fighters have been rendered non-flightworthy, due to corrosion found during ongoing safety inspections. Russia's defence ministry says 190 aircraft from its air force inventory of 291 M...
- 19 Mar 2009 17:11
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
- Replies: 2768
- Views: 583009
Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
Inflation falls to 0.44%, lowest on record Wholesale prices rose 0.44 percent in the week to March 7 from a year earlier after gaining 2.43 percent the previous week, the commerce ministry said in New Delhi. That’s the lowest inflation rate on record, according to data available since 1990 on Bloom...
- 19 Mar 2009 07:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 519
- Views: 69888
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Israeli RISAT ? Gurus, please enlighten. ISRO gearing up to put Israeli satellite in orbit CHENNAI: A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting ready to put in orbit Israeli satellite RISAT in the first week of April. The launch campaign is ga...
- 19 Mar 2009 07:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
Ajay here is an article from BR about the role of trainers in any air force and specifically the IAF. There are NO copyright issues and I am posting in full It was written shortly before the Hawk was inducted. You can figure out why high performance aircraft are not/should not be used for training ...
- 18 Mar 2009 12:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 516
- Views: 207105
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
But IAF selected same helicopter, 600 million for 12 of them.Singha wrote:new fleet of 28 Marine1 EH101_MKI helis to cost $400 mil each
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/us/po ... ml?_r=1&hp
- 17 Mar 2009 22:59
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 398
- Views: 413369
Re: LCA news and discussion
fighter radar hai israeli, engine americani, wing me laal missile hai rusi[r-73] par apna TEJAS LSP HINDUSTANI Tejas is Hindustani. what matters is who is nodal agency, main contractor, who is assembling, who is building airframe. Amercani, israeli, Russi are all subcontractors. you can change the ...
- 17 Mar 2009 19:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
On second thought, an LCA based trainer may be too expensive compared to the established brands in the market. All those trainer for which RFP was sent are selling at 16-22 mil a piece. With LCA costs nudging up to 30-35 mil, amortizing the additional development cost in transforming and making it ...
- 17 Mar 2009 15:55
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
- Replies: 518
- Views: 71976
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
The satellite needs a land segment before you can make the system fully operational. So what the satellites do is detect an infra red signature of a missile lift off. The satellite will take a year to collect all the IR images of the earth and differentiate between natural stuff like volcano erupti...
- 17 Mar 2009 15:52
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Aero India 2009
- Replies: 1181
- Views: 451751
Re: Aero India 2009
2. The APG-79 will be given the full version. Raytheon is not going to downgrade anything... the same goes for the Sensors also. However, full or even moderately large levels of ToT is a no-no ... there is no way that they can give the source codes. I spoke to a guy at the DoD stall, and he also sa...
- 17 Mar 2009 14:57
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
- Replies: 518
- Views: 71976
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Next: Surveillance radars in space INTERVIEW/DR V.K. SARASWAT, CHIEF CONTROLLER (MISSILE SYSTEMS), DRDO The ballistic missile interceptor is Saraswat's latest baby. As DRDO's programme director, he had spearheaded the concept of theatre defence systems and the integration of national air defence el...
- 17 Mar 2009 09:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 519
- Views: 69888
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Aliens in space? ISRO discovers three new species of UV resistant bacteria in upper atmosphere Pune: In a major scientific breakthrough Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) claims to have found three unknown species of bacteria about 40 kilometres above the earth's surface. An ISRO research ba...
- 16 Mar 2009 10:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
I think Russia has began process of merging Mig into UAC but large debt is a real worry for them. Still Russia has enough reserves to solve the problems. http://www.kommersant.com/p1011717/MiG_liabilities/ MiG was incorporated in March of 2008, and 100 percent of its stocks will be transferred to UA...
- 14 Mar 2009 21:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1205968
Re: Su-30: News and Discussion
MKIs nickname should be flanker. pronoucing S U 30 takes more time, simply calling flanker is kool.
- 14 Mar 2009 21:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
India's Mig-29s are safe while India was crying and struggling with operating Mig-29s after soviet collapse, i used to wonder how Russians managed giganic fleet with tiny little budgets and bad state of defence industry. Even today the budget doesn't seem to be enough to for such a massive fleets w...
- 14 Mar 2009 09:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
as if algeria returning Mig-29 wasn't enough, Russian state of Mig-29 fleet. forget about Mig-35, we are already aquiring new Mig-29Ks and upgrading IAF Mig-29s. what abt them?JTull wrote:India worried as Russia grounds MiG-29 fleet
- 13 Mar 2009 23:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 516
- Views: 207105
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
Russian air force withdraws 90 faulty MiGs: Report MOSCOW: Ninety of Russia's MiG-29 fighter jets have been rejected by military inspectors during checks after a crash last December, an air force spokesman said on Friday, quoted by Interfax. "So far from the overall fleet of MiG-29s, about 200...
- 13 Mar 2009 18:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
- Replies: 400
- Views: 49990
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
btw,is their any anti-RPG system being also developed for both Arjun and t90 tanks? besides homing missiles this is also very crucial ,wrto the subcontinent. just few posts above, Igorr posted about LEDS-150 active defence system for T-90s. It has Mongoose-1 interceptor. For arjun, we can blindly a...
- 13 Mar 2009 07:57
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
- Replies: 518
- Views: 71976
Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Austin, there is a trade off between solid fueled ramjet and all solid rocket propulsion systems. while the former has a disadvantage in terms of weight and range for the similar sized rocket propulsion system.and cost itself is another issue. If people are OK with these tradeoffs then ramjets can ...
- 12 Mar 2009 17:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 795551
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread.
The problem with license production is that there is always some small part which is still imported. So the OEM will still have you by the cajones. It's best to avoid anything with U.S. components. I do think it should be possible to built everything from scratch wihout importing anything atleast i...
- 12 Mar 2009 10:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 795551
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread.
was just reading wiki, It says 70% of BAe M777 gun parts are built in US by United Defence, which is part of BAe. The same company bought bofors in past. If we dont license produce the gun then risk of sanctions are high.
- 12 Mar 2009 09:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 795551
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread.
atleast this ultra-light artillery aquisition process should not be dealayed. There is no bofors in here. Its only Singapore Vs BAe. BAe is obviously the better contendor as their gun is already inservice with many western armies.
- 11 Mar 2009 20:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
We'd never have got the GPs without unkil's support and authorization... so dont underestimate their role in our program. DRDO ppl also had training programs (sort of) and talks by US BMD scientists.... our own program has gone ahead with no small amount of approval from US... not that we asked, bu...
- 11 Mar 2009 13:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 519
- Views: 69888
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Madhavan Nair: Well, I think the first step is we should develop the capability to have the human going in the earth orbit. So now we have cast a project report, which envisages the development of a capsule that can carry two to three passengers on board the Geo Synchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV). W...
- 10 Mar 2009 21:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
- Replies: 400
- Views: 49990
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
really? do you have figures for Arjuns and paki tanks armor protection and round penetration?for what purpose the army is rejecting Arjun as a major component of its armoured division when it is clear that it will easily protect itself and simultaneously thrash pakistani boxes ?
- 10 Mar 2009 20:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch
- Replies: 3944
- Views: 1352184
Re: China Military Watch
It would be advantage India if russia blocks sales of their most advanced technology weapons to China.Dmurphy wrote:Russia blocks China’s copycat efforts
- 10 Mar 2009 19:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
I am asking RANGE not the ceiling it can reach and intercept upto........ I estimate the range could be more than 150km itself for PAD-I. gurus can shed light here. I am telling you the RANGE in which it can hit the enemy missile with accuracy total may be 10-15% more. Not double. JMT Is there any ...
- 10 Mar 2009 19:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
very, very impressive video. Now, next is to secure ourselves against the raa(n)ds and barbers... Added: Is there any particualr reason that we are not trying the AAD/PAD against a actual IRBM like the Agni-I/II? may be its due to the limited numbers. but then how are we going to test it. Agni shou...
- 10 Mar 2009 15:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Sounds like yindoos are looking for the bull eye itself.Phase-II might incorporate technologies needed for boost phase interception IMHO. BTW......wot is the range of PAD and AAD themself? Jaldip yaar the PAD is exo atmospheric intercept missile which first hit the incoming missile at 48km (2006) A...
- 10 Mar 2009 14:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Israel Seeks PAC-3 Upgrade for Three Patriot Systemsvavinash wrote:When was PAC-III proven? It is a worthless missile made in last minute since the combat proven PAC-II failed miserably against the 1960's scud missiles of Iraq. Israel refused to go for PAC-III and fields arrow-I and II.
- 10 Mar 2009 11:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
- Replies: 1942
- Views: 571876
Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
He, however, acknowledged the BMD system had received some help from countries like Israel (LRTRs), France ( and Russia (seekers).. So to put the help received ( TOT /Co-development ) from these three countries Israel : LRTR/MFCR AESA ( Green Pine Derivative / Advanced version of GP ) Master-A: Mul...
- 09 Mar 2009 08:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
- Replies: 855
- Views: 335214
Re: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Vellore research centre makes stem cell breakthrough VELLORE: It's a breakthrough that may have the country's medical and scientific community sitting up and taking notice. The Centre for Stem Cell Research at Christian Medical College has succeeded in reprogramming cells drawn from adult mice and ...
- 08 Mar 2009 21:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
would DRDO be able detect bugs and do something abt it. Given that most of our detection equipment would be Amrikan(meaning it doesnt detect Amrikan bugs) or pretty old Russian stuff(meaning not updated to take on latest Amrikan bugs), highly doubtful that we would be able to unearth anything. Woul...
- 08 Mar 2009 20:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
would DRDO be able detect bugs and do something abt it.sum wrote:Cant imagine the amount of bugs which will be fitted in the plane.VinodTK wrote:India to have its own Air Force One soon
The Chinese had unearthed a mountain full of them and had cried foul when taking delivery of their "air-force one"...
- 08 Mar 2009 20:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 517
- Views: 67070
Re: Indian Military Aviation
I feel that it must be possible to join the group, and participte in the development. But India will have to dingle a 200+ order. Also India could help to push the costs down. The thing is India doesn't want FFGA to another MMRCA competition. India would want more participation in terms of developm...
- 07 Mar 2009 15:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1195642
Re: AEW&C News & Discussion
i dunt understand, how can we send the radar and other sensitive equipment to brazil. Did Israel everything to Russia or whichever country producing IL-76 for integration?