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by vipins
15 Feb 2023 09:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31745

Re: Aero India 2023

After much deliberation, I am heading to AI tomorrow just to see the Air Show...will be @ ADVA area. I just booked the ticket along with vehicle pass but the pass is yet to be received. After some reading, it looks like pass will take some time to reach mailbox. For folks who attended either today ...
by vipins
10 Jan 2022 12:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 238
Views: 257699

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Link The manufacture of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), which has received the Initial Operational Clearance, is also in advanced stages with HAL’s new facility in Tumkur set to be ready by March . The government recently informed in Parliament that four Limited Series Production (LSP) LUH woul...
by vipins
10 Jan 2022 12:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2693
Views: 1027068

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

Link LCA-MK2 roll out by year end or early 2023 The design for LCA MK-2, a much bigger aircraft, has been frozen and some of the manufacturing activities have started. Hopefully by this year end or early 2023 we should have the first roll out of the aircraft, and one year after that it will be taki...
by vipins
06 Nov 2021 14:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2808735

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

NIA team in Canada to probe SFJ, other Khalistani sympathisers and their funding routes National Investigation Agency (NIA) team investigating the funding of NGOs by secessionist organisations, supporting the creation of Khalistan, like Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) reached Canada on Friday, November 5. ...
by vipins
30 Oct 2021 14:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2808735

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

You cannot defeat Babudom. The bureaucrats can stall movement of any file/project by quoting a section or sub section of a rule and law applying to that project or department. Thing to do is to drastically do away the number of rules/laws(especially procedural) that can be used to stall a project. ...
by vipins
29 Oct 2021 18:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Biological Weapons: News & Discussion
Replies: 3
Views: 1334

Re: Biological Weapons: News & Discussion

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday said "deliberate weaponization of dangerous pathogens" was a matter of serious concern, and called for the need to build comprehensive national capabilities and bio-defence, bio-safety, and bio-security.
Link
by vipins
29 Oct 2021 18:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility
Replies: 138
Views: 30985

Re: Munitions/sub-munitions: accuracy, power and utility

NEWS: The Indian Air Force earlier today test fired a
@DRDO_India
developed Long Range Bomb (LRB).
Upon release from the fighter, the Long Range glide bomb was guided to a land-based target with
accuracy per specified limits.
Twitter Link
by vipins
13 Sep 2021 18:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

India to conduct first user trial of Agni-V missile https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/sep/13/india-to-conduct-first-user-trial-of-agni-v-missile-2357942.html 13 Sept 2021 Defence sources said the next trial of Agni-V missile assumes significance as it may be equipped with the MIRV...
by vipins
10 Jul 2021 23:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2808735

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Wasn't PAHAL launched during the UPA-2 time ? In June 2013 but modified version got launched in Nov 2014 with some strict deadlines for Aadhaar seeding of bank accounts % to be covered before launch. Final result was Dharmendra Pradhan presents PAHAL's Guinness World Record certificate to PM Modi T...
by vipins
09 Jul 2021 20:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2808735

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Prem Kumar wrote:Can you elaborate what Pradhan achieved in the Petroleum & Natural Gas areas? Genuine question
PAHAL (DBTL) yojana was one of the stepping stones of all JAM trinity etc by linking aadhar-bank accounts-LPG/Kerosene accounts-mobile numbers. It was a huge exercise in record time.
by vipins
16 Jun 2021 17:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

#Areawarning #India issues a notification for the launch of an experimental flight vehicle over the #BayOfBengal
Test Window | 23-26 June 2021
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Tweet link
by vipins
26 May 2021 12:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716412

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Telangana has allowed vaccinations for 18+ category in private hospitals from today.
by vipins
02 Apr 2021 21:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716412

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^^ It's worrying, saar. My family member needs to visit the hospital weekly for treatment, and with every visit my feeling of dread increases. Isolation at home to manage a comorbidity is not an option for us. And the mostly empty vaccination counters in the same hospital is even more infuriating. ...
by vipins
17 Mar 2021 12:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1216172

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Gagan wrote:INS Dhruv, VC11184 diagram
Fron wiki: INS Dhruv
Total 3 of this type to be made.
by vipins
15 Feb 2021 11:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2336
Views: 797176

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

.... Arjun Mk1A order immediately following the LCA Mk1A order. Reason enough to be happy for one day. There was a time when we had given up hope for either one. Think positive. Since this is Mk1A, it is just an interim step towards Mk2 which will be ordered in big numbers. At least I can hope, can...
by vipins
10 Feb 2021 21:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1896
Views: 475852

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

.... No patronage by GoI/gov entities towards foreign SM. Heavy support towards Indian SM platform, by making them channel of communications with GoI/gov entities. This will cause Indian citizens to start using Indian SM portals. .... This is important. Even lefties will join. Issues related to pas...
by vipins
08 Feb 2021 10:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion
Replies: 89
Views: 17307

Re: India Budget 2021 News and Discussion

Mort Walker wrote:The Dearness Allowance for military, police and central government employees will be reinstated in July 2021. Does anyone here have any information on that? A lot of JCOs rely on that for their families. It needs to be restored ASAP.
AFAIK , DA is not stopped, only increment on DA was freezed.
by vipins
26 Oct 2020 20:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1747
Views: 382347

Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion

This is significant in the backdrop of upcoming visit of Indian Army chief to Nepal. China illegally occupies Nepal's land at several places; Indian intelligence agencies sound alert New Delhi: China has illegally occupied Nepal`s land at several places spreading over seven bordering districts and ...
by vipins
25 Oct 2020 22:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891390

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Continuing my efforts to keep with the Jal Jeevan Mission every month: 15 Oct 2020 Almost 30% coverage now, starting at 17% when JJM began on Aug 15 2019. Here is the live dashboard . Prior statuses: Surprisingly Telangana is doing very well much better than AP/TN/KA in terms of percentage of house...
by vipins
22 Oct 2020 22:20
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1319177091577860096 India's Nag anti-tank missile has just had its final user trial. The @DRDO_India now declares it ready for induction. Not sure what trial this is. Nag had completed all trial by July 2019,afaik. Even it was given new name as 'ProspiNa'. but th...
by vipins
20 Oct 2020 13:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Another Notam https://twitter.com/detresfa_/status/1318205516921720832 Notam for 15 Days. Looks good for multiple tests. what is being trialed? -Meteor -Upgraded R77 Missiles -Astra II There was another NOTAM from 19th Oct to 3rd Nov for IAF exercises , could have been postponed by another 8 days. ...
by vipins
15 Sep 2020 21:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2083585

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

When will Hindus get museums on genocides and atrocities committed on Hindus in similar manner to Holocaust museums? Hindus needs to catalog all and start building them. That's the only way generations will learn. Mandirs are hopeless when it comes to education masses. Is there even a museum near S...
by vipins
10 Aug 2020 23:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 188656

Re: India's Shipping Sector

Various Port related projects under NIP
NIP Ports
by vipins
29 Jul 2020 18:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4657
Views: 1462551

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Now at least(due to less number of Rafales) enemy AWACS and Refuellers needs to be more cautious of METEORS flying in the sky!!
by vipins
11 Dec 2019 16:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6030
Views: 1223518

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Supratik wrote:Sandeep the airport is actually in UP about 80 kms from Delhi not in Delhi. Delhi airport will saturate by 2024.
Towards Agra/Mathura/Aligarh.
by vipins
25 Aug 2019 17:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1321745

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The Chidu ripple continues to grow. Virulent BIF folks too seem to have gotten the memo. Modi's work has suddenly started resonating with the unlikeliest folks. #ModiHaiToMumkinHai https://twitter.com/spudayakumar/status/1165098978196762624 S. P. Udayakumar @spudayakumar Mr. Prime Minister: I am no...
by vipins
23 Aug 2019 11:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
Replies: 188
Views: 53799

Re: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.

HPCL to set up battery swapping pilots to join EV race Bracing for a future with less-polluting fuels, Indian oil refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp is planning a pilot program for swapping batteries of electric two- and three-wheelers at its outlets by December, according to people familiar with the...
by vipins
15 Aug 2019 15:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891390

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

disha wrote:Modi announced 100 Lakh Crores investment in infrastructure - that is $1.4 Trillion Dollars. Aim is to take India to $5T economy by 2024.

That is almost 15% y.o.y growth.

That is big big big announcement.
Another point ticked from BJP Manifesto 2019.
by vipins
09 Jun 2019 12:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5236
Views: 1447618

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Aditya_V wrote:The image on page 5, it could well be a AAM, we dont from the scaled down model. Given it has 8 external control surfaces, AAM would be a very likely candidate, with the 1 stage pushing the missile to MAch 4+ and dropping off the 2nd stage igniting to give end game energy to the missile.
QRSAM?
by vipins
03 Apr 2019 22:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1189476

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

J&K: Civilian movement to remain closed every Sunday & Wednesday from 4 AM*-5 PM on the NH from Baramulla through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal & Ramban till Udhampur. This measure will remain in effect till 31 May, 2019.
ANI Twitter
by vipins
27 Feb 2019 13:43
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 385283

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

As per BR database , 27981 is Abhinandan Varthaman.
by vipins
26 Feb 2019 13:56
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 385283

Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault

saw on twitter that paf radar station lost power at a inopportune time and could not help much, hence few f-16s went up with tactical sitrep and turned back hastily when it dawned the size of the intruding force (10-12) and unknown top cover assets. who turned off the power is the real mystery :) P...
by vipins
26 Feb 2019 11:06
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

#BREAKING #India successfully test fires short range Quick Reaction Surface to Air #Missile (QRSAM) from a test facility off #Odisha coast. The sleek & highly mobile air defence system fired from a canister mounted on a rotatable truck-based launch unit. @NewIndianXpress
Twitter Link
by vipins
13 Jan 2019 23:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477834

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

watched URI film with the kids today. while it deviates a bit from the real events its still amazing piece of work. definitely all brfites should go and watch. the first scene itself had 2 lights out Mi17 flying fast and low below the ridgelines into myanmar, twisting through the valleys....inside ...
by vipins
07 Jan 2019 23:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891390

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

suryag wrote:okie somewhat uncharitable, stop being slots bhajpa and do something quick, you hardly have 50 days to go.
cabinet-approves-10%-quota-for-upper-castes(Economic backward)
by vipins
07 Jan 2019 23:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252537

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Vips wrote:
prasannasimha wrote:Any news wrt the test notified by the NOTAM for 4-6Jan ?
First the Pralay test got put off twice and its further testing status is still not clear and now the K5 test has also not happened. Not feeling good about this.
May be because of another cyclone in Andaman area.
by vipins
10 Sep 2018 20:31
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
Replies: 3909
Views: 1418116

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018

no time will be set, until we take a relook at GTRE as an org. We have other performing orgs to learn from and adapt to. Kaveri is extreme engineering, and can't be funded or done this way. or wait for bail out from safran. perhaps the later is in effect: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/ebooks/drd...