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by narayana
09 Jun 2009 13:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 437
Views: 64005

Re: LCA news and discussion

symontk wrote:Just now one LCA was flying around in Green paint, could be a new PV version
Is it Cameo Grey Sir? or are you in karachi and would have just watched a JF-17 bandar fly by :)
by narayana
08 Jun 2009 16:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 391
Views: 52251

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

UCAV's are future,but there is no way that they get operational until next decade or 2,and by the time the tech reaches subcontinent it will be another decade ,i think IAF is looking at Immediate threat from TSP and Chinks together.we have yawning gaps to fill before we think of UAV's.MRCA is right ...
by narayana
08 Jun 2009 16:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1293845

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Pak nukes could fall into hands of Taliban if democracy fails: Zardari Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has said there is a possibility that its nuclear arsenal could fall into the hands of Taliban if democracy "fails" in his country and the world doesn't help. I am amused by the tal...
by narayana
05 Jun 2009 14:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Found a Old Post on Problems with Groshkov How The Admiral Gorshkov was sold In Soviet Union money were spent generously too but all the aerocarriers of 1143 series built in Nikolaev proved to be bad. The Kiev, The Minsk and The Novorossiysk were sold abroad at the scrap metal price in the nineties....
by narayana
05 Jun 2009 13:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

Kapil wrote:Hi narayana,

drop me a line info at anveshan dot com

cheers

Kapil
Hi Kapil, sent you mail at Info at anveshan but didnt get response can you please check

Thanks
by narayana
03 Jun 2009 14:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1371020

Re: China Military Watch

When India,US,Japan,Australia had Naval War games in Malabar 07,China immeditely took a diplomatic offensive openly asking if it was a new Security Block emerging against.OZ PM,US Navy's Pacific Commander Timothy J Keating, denied it.

But our guys dont have b@lls to atleast protest it :(
by narayana
03 Jun 2009 13:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Water trial of indigenous N-sub on August 15 NEW DELHI: After a series of setbacks, India's hunt for a nuclear submarine has finally gathered steam. For one, the new D-day for 'launching' first indigenous nuclear submarine 'into water' for preliminary tests has been set for Aug 15. For another, wit...
by narayana
29 May 2009 17:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Rani Abbakka' commissioned into ICG The Centre had already approved a large vessel, five off shore patrol vessels, ten fast patrol vessels, 25 inshore patrol vessels and 20 interceptor boats, he said, adding post Mumbai 26/11 attack, the security scenario had warranted extensive patrolling and enha...
by narayana
29 May 2009 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1232109

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

Even if the Porkis use Chinki-version on KS-172 Against our Awacs,what will guide the missile for so long(400kms)?
by narayana
29 May 2009 10:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 437
Views: 64005

Re: LCA news and discussion

LCA-Tejas has completed 1118 Test Flights successfully LCA-Tejas has completed 1118 Test Flights successfully. (26-May-09). * LCA has completed 1118 Test Flights successfully (TD1-233, TD2-305,PV1-196,PV2-124,PV3-144,LSP1-48,LSP2-68). * 196th flight of Tejas PV1 occurred on 25th May 09. * 68th flig...
by narayana
27 May 2009 12:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Airbus MRTT Tanker Tipped to Favorites for Indian Air Force USD 1 Billion Deal The Indian Air Force has decided to buy the Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) instead of the Russian built Ilyushin-78 air-to-air tanker, the Hindustan Times reported yesterday. Gradual Drift from Russian de...
by narayana
27 May 2009 11:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1132306

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

Gaurav_S wrote:Bata to make foray into defence sector
KOLKATA: Bata India is planning to make an entry into the defence sector to cater to the segment of safety shoes for the military and the paramilitary sector, company Chairman P. M. Sinha said.
Retail price would be Rs.999.95 paise :)
by narayana
26 May 2009 18:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

What happened? According to me a miracle happened. I think the public were really angry with the government and the Air Force and the IAF's current low accident rate IMO is a direct consequence of tightening up all procedures due to very strong public pressure. In a way I am proud of the Indian pub...
by narayana
26 May 2009 16:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

Please get your facts straight before you talk about calling a spade a spade. If you want to call a spade a spade there is no point in looking at some random stick lying about and calling it a spade. Ok shiv sir,i am not a expert as you,i know that,but can you tell me what was the difference that h...
by narayana
26 May 2009 12:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

Narayana - what is the connection between NDA regime and MiG 21 crashes. Do you mind reading (or looking at briefly) this whole thread from the first post onwards so you get an idea of what this flight safety and accident business is all about - at least in this forum. Shiv saar its not against any...
by narayana
26 May 2009 09:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1232109

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

p_saggu wrote:Jags and Mig 29s 'escorting' the Phalcon in? IAF has done its first AWACS training exercise already! The mig-29's were probably directed to intercept the Jags then the whole package escorted the Phalcon in. :twisted:
EDITED
by narayana
26 May 2009 09:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

Narayan: Please share some gems on where the history does not repeat! Or do you wish to withdraw your "History Repeats" pontification? Arun saar, my worry was about the crashes that were happening, after rambha it was mig 27 just in a weeks time or so,i was worried if its the repeat of st...
by narayana
25 May 2009 18:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1232109

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

Phalcon

Mammoth Relives :),Hearty Welcome
by narayana
21 May 2009 12:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: F-16, F-18, Grip, MiG-35 and Rafale Technical Resource Only
Replies: 301
Views: 175331

Re: F-16, F-18, Grip, MiG-35 and Rafale Technical Resource Only

F-18 Super Hornets to Get IRST This IRST approach can defeat radar stealth in some instances, by focusing on engine exhaust or on the friction of the aircraft as it powers through the atmosphere. As F-14 pilots will recall, long range electro-optics also offer positive identification, conferring th...
by narayana
21 May 2009 09:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Chandrayan-1 moon mission
Replies: 1807
Views: 519760

Re: Chandrayan-1 moon mission

Orbit of Chandrayaan-1 raised Chennai: After the successful completion of all the major mission objectives, the orbit of Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, which was at a height of 100 km from the lunar surface since November 2008, has now been raised to 200 km. The Raise in orbit will give some relief from...
by narayana
19 May 2009 14:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

INS Airavat - Landing Ship Tank (Large),was commisioned today by Adm.Suresh mehta,the ship can carry 11 MBT's, 10 tanks, and 500 Troops.
by narayana
15 May 2009 13:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 359
Views: 67845

Re: International Military Discussion

United States, India Working Closely on Pakistani Nuclear Security: Stratfor "The United States works very closely with India on the issue of Pakistan's nuclear security," it said. God Forbid; if the next govt is a commie led one,then we will be loosing all Advantage in Renewed Indo-US Ti...
by narayana
15 May 2009 12:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

it's here finally: The BR Aero India 2009 Video tour: The Aero India 2009 special DVD is made by the Bharat-Rakshak.com team and includes footage of every aircraft display from the show including the contenders for the IAF'S MRCA requirement. There is also a look at the stalls in the exhibition are...
by narayana
15 May 2009 11:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

:( History Repeats

MiG-27 aircraft crashes, 7 injured
A MiG-27 fighter aircraft on a routine sortie crashed in a village in this district on Friday, injuring seven persons on the ground.
by narayana
14 May 2009 13:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Former Naval Chief Admiral S M Nanda passes away Isn't he the same Adm Nanda whose Potah (GrandSon) killed 19 people in BMW case and dear Mr. Admiral bought off eye witnesses for Rs 20lakh and send off his muerderous Grandson to Massaland. He has the blood of innocent people on his hand that were k...
by narayana
13 May 2009 16:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Can't see IN going for it. How will they integrate Barak-8/brahmos with AEGIS without source codes. Lockheed Martin: The Aegis is India's for the asking Interestingly, he even said that the system would be compatible with the new anti-missile system recently tested by DRDO. He would have been refer...
by narayana
06 May 2009 15:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1229724

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

its all DDM IAF denies grounding Sukhoi fleet The Indian Air Force has denied grounding the fleet of Sukhoi-30 MKI. There were reports that the Indian Air Force had grounded its fleet and summoned experts from Russia to re-examine the aircraft. IAF has said that a fleet is grounded only if a specifi...
by narayana
06 May 2009 14:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

After Taking so many years on LCA and still a couple of years of wait for it,we are planning MCA with tailless design almost like the X-36,are we overconfident?i Wish all the best anyhow
by narayana
05 May 2009 18:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 359
Views: 67845

Re: International Military Discussion

wonder why UAE, and Greece are Importing So Heavily There are not in such Hostile neighborhood or are under some kind of umbrella.

Greece has tensions with Turkey on Cyprus but not so serious,and UAE is under the umbrella of the so called Arabian Brotherhood ,what drives them to spend so much?
by narayana
05 May 2009 18:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 395
Views: 263986

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Some Guy with name harry krish wrote this comments on Rediff news item,Apologies if its not right to post it this way,but this could shed some light on how GTRE works,Pathetic :(. India sets sight on futuristic fighter aircraft Two years back I younger brother joined in GTRE ( Gas and Turbine Resear...
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 14:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

bundela didn't hit the canopy, he damaged his spinal column during landing. No,Rahul,if my memory serves right he hit the canopy and damaged head and neck (maybe spine) and was in hospital for many days before he succumbed. MiGs are not flying coffins: Air chief In one case, Squadron Leader Bundela...
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 14:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920841

Re: Flight Safety

X posted from Indian Military Aviation Thread IAF Sukhoi fighter jet crashes; navigator killed This is the first crash of a Su-30MKI, which was inducted into the IAF in 1997. The IAF operates three squadrons (approximately 55 aircraft) of the jet, which is being manufactured under license in India b...
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 14:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

May be the Poor Guy hit the canopy while ejecting, as it happened with Late Sqn Ldr P K Bundela VM,who was famous for shooting down the Paki Atlantique.

Deepest Condolences :(
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 13:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

prying eyes of DDM looking for fault in made in india IAF Sukhoi fighter jet crashes; navigator killed This is the first crash of a Su-30MKI, which was inducted into the IAF in 1997. The IAF operates three squadrons (approximately 55 aircraft) of the jet, which is being manufactured under license in...
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 13:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 388
Views: 60221

Re: Indian Military Aviation

IAF plane crashes in Rajasthan, pilot dead NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed on Thursday at Rajmathai, near Pokhran, in Rajasthan. One IAF pilot was killed in the accident. Further details are awaited. its Official now,it was SU-30MKI :(.so sad IAF's SU-30 MKI crashes, one pilot de...
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 11:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 512
Views: 372884

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Sorry if posted before,2 month old pic of Vikramaditya,seems to be in Good shape :)
Vicky
by narayana
30 Apr 2009 11:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1371020

Re: China Military Watch

Varyag's Flight Deck looks similar to Vikramaditya,which kind of Aircraft will they be using?SU-33 or Mig 29Kub
by narayana
29 Apr 2009 14:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 516
Views: 211417

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Some Bad News for SU-35 lovers Sukhoi Su-35BM Prototype Bursts Into Flames During Testing A prototype of the advanced Su-35 Flanker multi-role fighter plane burst into flames during take-off procedures at a testing ground in Russia's Far East, a spokesman for the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft plant co...
by narayana
28 Apr 2009 11:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1371020

Re: China Military Watch

Is China doing a Mayanmar in Sri Lanka? China Gains where India Loses The Hambantota port construction is estimated to cost $1 billion to be lent by the Exim Bank of China. The entire project is expected to be completed in 15 years in four phases. The first phase of construction, which was started ...
by narayana
28 Apr 2009 11:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 318
Views: 41196

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

No news on Astra Trial on Rambha Platform,it was scheduled for jan 2009