Bharat Rakshak

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With the 6 A321s to France, is the MRTT dead? It seems unlikely the smaller aircraft can multi-role as a tanker. Also I recall the IAF entertaining a French proposal for 6 A330s for MRTT but with emphasis on tanker. Would we still go for those as tankers? Though it seems very expensive now in light...

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I know the barak 8 has demonstrated cooperative engagement similar to what the USN has shown, but I wasnt aware we had already developed this in airborne scenarios. This is the fundamental point, and there literally has been no technical counter to such a simple and straightforward point. Net, don'...

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It is not publicly available, however Turks recently fired off a Aim120 using the Wedgetail at an Syrian fighter from their own airspace. So we can be pretty sure IAF would have asked for similar capability, specially with S band and 2 way datalinks on Astra. Was this executed using link 16? So the...

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AESA are multi beam, so if one beam is tracking a target, the remaining panel will do volume search.. I get that but you have finite power generation which is constrained in airborne platforms (awacs aside). There would be performance degradation. Anyhow I tried to search but cannot find any public...

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You would want to detect the BVR as early as possible. BVR seeker gets switched on at around 25KM or less. You have very less time if your relay on RWR to tell you about the BVR. What if the BVR has IR, like Mica-IR? We will soon be having Astra-IR with 2 way datalink 8) Regarding the FCR, yes the ...

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hnair wrote:

Edited: Guru Andy Bae has already spoken!

Malik kahan bhai se bae bana diya

nice to be back in the jungle onlee!

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All that only tells you that you are been tracked and a BVR "may be" on it's way. What if the platform firing the BVR is not the one tracking you? A AWACS can datalink your position to a fighter which your RWR cannot see.. MAWS cannot detect a BVR at 100KM.. if it could, we wouldn't be us...

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PAF fired off C5's at long range 50-60KM, giving time for our boys to evade. But more importantly, our boys knew there is a BVR coming at them. That is the most important capability. The only tool I can think of, which can do that is the Bars radar. Nam ji are you saying that its the platform's rad...

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High energy lasers against higher performing cruise missiles require quite high power levels and a very narrow beam. This gets even more important when you are defending yourself (laser is on the vessel) as opposed to defeating a missile headed somewhere else (where you have a different orientation...

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Mugambo Khush huwa.. very happy to see the news and timeline about Astra Mark2. Some gurus have to correct me, I think Astra 1 does not give us the edge over Pakistan, but Astra 2 does in terms of reach compared to the missiles in their inventory Full disclosure no guru sense here. Saar range is bu...

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The power of this thing is beyond comprehension TBH but it is nowhere near 13K tons. How do they pack in 128 VLS for SAM/ASW/Land Attack plus 16 AShMs? The P15B has 32 Barak 8 VLS onlee plus the 16 Brahmos. Simple. Brahmos launchers are about twice the size of mk 41 vls, let's assume in space used ...

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Saar i am pretty sure these are depth charges

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My bad saar was in bit of a rush and thought the news was important. Wilco for future reference.

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Aaah i am so happy that the good doctor is still active on youtube!!

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At 4:37, what is it to the right of AK 630 ? Is it the FCR for the AK ? Looks to be an EO that’s not STGR which guides both the guns and Barak. John thanks for confirming. I had the same question as srin. I tried to dig up and I think its a similar EO sight platform as what the p17 uses. I reckon i...

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Terrible news....rescue crews have located the body of Commander Nishant Singh.

I guess in some ways this was almost inevitable given 11 days had passed. Was still hoping somehow for him to be alive. May he attain moksha for he has given the ultimate sacrifice.

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The IN has published the navy day film. Packed with some very very nice visuals....very well done! Watch it on a big screen ladies and gents in 1080p you wont regret it. Really gives a sense how matured a service the IN is how large its gotten over the years. Here's wishing the IN many new adventure...

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That is what the article says. I remember when BRF started back in 1997, India was working on a 1,500 hp powerpack for the Arjun MBT. More than 23 years later, finally there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping we can productionize this baby for the Arjun and...

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This is HUGE.... CVRDE 1500 HP Engine https://alphadefense.in/cvrde-1500-hp-engine/ 29 Nov 2020 The behemoth of all diesel engines designed and developed in India is now ready. The Prototype is tested for full power using the turbocharger made by GTRE. Is this real saar? This would be absolutely am...

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andyB, The Army accepted the extra weight. But the way sentence is written its like reluctantly. I submit the gun needs that weight to absorb the recoil of the extra charge. So whatever weight reduction that can be achieved is marginal. And its range makes it an awesome weapon. Its like schoolboy. ...

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After firing setback, indigenous artillery gun set to roar again (Part 2 of series on Enhancing Indian Firepower) https://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2020/11/after-firing-setback-indigenous.html 13 Nov 2020 Looking at the ATAGS in the ARDE’s weapons bays is enough to discern that it is an unusually bee...

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Does anyone know when Pakistan originally bought these Mirage III and V jets (not the 2nd hand ones, but original order)...??? I searched on google but couldn't find an answer... Saar this is a literal boondongle of a zoo. Ther will ozzie mirages in there mixed with libyan airframes (though i think...

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with that shape there's literally nothing to guess. Sir ji true that! Gotta say that looks supa TFTA! I wonder if there is a scenario where we these type of munitions can be deployed with just kinetic warheads like a tungsten core or depleted uranium core to just punch through hardened shelters and...

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ramana wrote:He is now back.Thats all that matters.

Kind words Ramana boss thanks!

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nachiket wrote: Also because you were absent from BR

Ha! Saar i was in receive only mode. Cant help but read BR every now and then betwee study and work but hot damn threads moves fast

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Many thanks Brat always love the input :D I was thinking more of heavy munitons or missiles (close to a 1000kg or more) and beyond weight would you say size would also be a factor. I guess a larger munition would cause a greater aerodynamic disturbance as it launches off the platform against a weap...

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Launching off rail directly is utilized for lighter CCMs and some medium range AAMs like Astra i think. Has to do with weight and dimensions if memory serves right. Maybe someone like brar or Indranil can elaborate further... I don't think it is just about weight. If you need rail launched capabili...

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https://twitter.com/airforcenextgen/status/1328882509136883713?s=20 Rail launched missiles FTW. (Video shows the R-77 ejection from a Su-30MKM) Boss thats an ejector launch. Rail launch doesn't drop the missile it flies off the rail as the motor ignites. The missile slides off the rail IIRC using m...

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^ Yup solid-state is the holy grail. I'm actually watching the unmanned underwater and surface systems around the world very closely to see if any one of these investments pumps government money into solving for that problem. I suspect though someone in the private sector will solve it first. Brar ...

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Not sure if we will still get the US-spec radar, despite the treaty signing. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the alphabet treaties were for secure communication equipment and other similar kit. But I do not believe US spec radar or sensors come under that. Usually the hind en...

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Please don't call me ji :) I found this....FWIW. If the deal goes through...money will come from China likely, in the form of loan...which they will be unable to repay. That in turn will result in more of their sovereignty in the hands of the Chinese. ANALYSIS: PAKISTAN NAVY’S NEW LRMPA PROJECT htt...

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Good catch. Yeah its likely a SM. Sir ji could also be a RUaN bird as they were also sporting the white radomes? Either way would be great addition for the IAF....4 rudrams on each of the inner four pylons with dual astras and a couple of r73/asraams om outer. Siva or equiv. targeting pod(s) under ...

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Is that an IAF Su-30 though? Check the black strip besides the cockpit. Thats found on RMAF MKMs. On top of that Karan it seems the radome is entirely white? And the paint around the cockpit is blacked out. IIRC IAF mkis only have the anti glare black paint front of the cockpit. I reckon this may b...

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Pakistan Navy selects Embraer Lineage 1000E as new MPA: The Sea Sultan https://pakstrategic.com/2020/10/27/pakistan-navy-selects-embraer-lineage-1000e-as-new-mpa-the-sea-sultan/ Rakesh ji any further info on this.... i tried to use g chacha but seems info is very sketchy. This would be an impressiv...

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Compounding detriments. The truth is India might lack in comparison to Unkil or Cheen onlee. Just look at the mil budgets globally. We rank third. Also, India spend billions supporting the phoren MICs of both East and West. We have so many suitors from the upper echelons of arms producers. Would th...

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Very interesting onlee....i imagine this thing had a healthy diet of absorbing many types of trons in the air during this little visit. It is an unofficial as well as “surprise” visit because no notifications or announcements were made earlier. The news was revealed only after his aircraft landed in...

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Anujan wrote:(possibly) the same helicopter in firing trials a few months back

Thanks for posting saar. Very nice looks like an M2 12.7mm or 50 cal in yankee speak, belt fed and stablised good hunting onlee.

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Buy additional Netras in the same configuration and work on a new platform. Switch from Netras for additional orders WHEN that alternate "dream" platform is ready. Till then maintain working with what is available and works! Vivek K, what does the photo in the center of all employees stan...

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Love the pylon on the F-18. Never noticed it before. Can somebody shed more light onto this pylon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EMCQk7vVAAAvpYz?format=jpg&name=large Saar from memory those are pylons that can either support a ATFLIR or a LANTIRN type of pod solution for with laser designator or ...

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