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by chandrabhan
07 Oct 2023 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 548
Views: 182566

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

I have had some extended interactions with Chinese classmates in UK (2 of them are princelings). None of them want to return however, they don't say anything in presence of other Chinese. Chinese girls have this obsession to marry white guys, become legal residents asap. May be I will take one aspec...
by chandrabhan
15 Jul 2023 17:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977610

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Cyrano wrote: 15 Jul 2023 03:16 Any contract India signs with France much impose payments tied to clearly defined outcomes "engagement de résultats" and not "engagement de moyens".

The difference between the two is like fixed price and T&M contracts.
Sent
by chandrabhan
15 Jul 2023 17:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977610

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

My view is that tech transfer and all is build experience. Our people - Children of Bharat with clear head and loyalty can learn quite a lot while being part of this manufacturing. Observe, imbibe, bribe, adapt, build, iterate and build again is the only say to go. I have my serious doubts that some...
by chandrabhan
09 Jul 2022 02:46
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!
Replies: 75
Views: 66501

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!

Wow... My journey with BRF has been since 2006 (lurking till 2007-08).Continue to ignite minds.. more democracy :)
by chandrabhan
24 Apr 2022 11:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165938

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

Also as far as I have read, the modified Netra or whatever name the radar will be known as when mounted on the A-319/320 has a 240 degree coverage (just like the Embraer) vs 360 for the Phalcons. Will be happy to be corrected if it's a 360 degree coverage for the A-319/320. Although I was reading s...
by chandrabhan
20 Apr 2022 14:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861357

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Despite all that you said, Russians are gaining ground, village by village, ditch by ditch.. Now imagine how incompetent a NATO army would be if Ukrainians (by far the largest European army other than Russia), kitted , trained by NATO for 8 years.. motivated, fanatics.. yet losing. Are you aware tha...
by chandrabhan
23 Mar 2022 12:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 509321

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Dear all,
Any information on further production, runs or deliveries this year?

Thank you
by chandrabhan
14 Aug 2021 20:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 765227

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

I fail to understand why are indians getting undies in twist over Afghanistan? Moreover it is Afghans killing Afghans and implementing Sharia, which Afghans themselves want. They want and they are getting it. Whoever doesn't want, leave islam and come to india. On serious note, India has enough card...
by chandrabhan
08 Aug 2021 18:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736051

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Rohit, would you be kind enough to post your views on this new agreement at LAC - recent one on 4/5th August? What are the implications and have we lost some land or claims? PP17 is where this should be about? Are there further implications on Depsang plains and Demchok? Ramana Sir, your views as well
by chandrabhan
25 Sep 2020 08:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1778611

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

chetak wrote:This, to me, still remains a classic, and one of the most beautiful aircraft built so far.


via: विनोद शर्मा @vinod_sharma
I always though MIG21 was merely piece of metal attached to an Engine - aerodynamically.
by chandrabhan
14 Apr 2020 08:06
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801728

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Sorry for the OT but my younger brother was with flying Mig27 before he came to academy. He had some choicest words for the craft...Used to call it biggest underperformer in IAF.
by chandrabhan
21 Feb 2020 07:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666886

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

I agree with the points mentioned, however I come back to the question that none knows answer to. Are we planning for a war in 24 months? If not, the upgunning 130 mm (additional 300) , Dhanush (measly 114 guns), ULH (M777) 144 guns are far more in number than 155mm Howitzers we had available in Kar...
by chandrabhan
15 Jul 2019 20:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319704

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

But what is the price we are going to pay? allow FCRA and Joshua project to continue? They will not ask openly for allowing FCRA and Joshua project to stop but some changes/loopholes may be demanded in their interests. The RTE will also go and an overwhelmingly large percentage of the church "...
by chandrabhan
09 Jul 2019 08:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319704

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Well fuel prices weren't slashed proportionally, but we had to repay loans of previous govt... Speaking of taxes and middle class, hope NM wins vishwas and wins 400 seats in 2024. He needs all that tax payers money to fund his best performing minorities affairs minister naqvi's 5 crore scholarship ...
by chandrabhan
25 May 2019 18:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419840

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

^^ Smriti Irani is underqualified to be EAM. What was Modi's qualification to be PM and what was Indira's qualification to be PM? Indira was 12th pass and graduation fail.. People learn on the job. Moreover NaMo will continue to drive Foreign policy through NSA & PMO. Sushmaji was doing nothing...
by chandrabhan
25 May 2019 17:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419840

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

My hunch is that Smriti will be the new EAM and Piyush the FINMIN. Sushmaji will be packed off to US as Ambassador. Rajnath/Nirmala may come as Party president. Nirmala has been useless as Raksha Mantri.
by chandrabhan
07 Jul 2017 08:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 457432

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Ramana Sir, I can say with lot of information 2 things which one of these BJP duffers have not disclosed or not aware.. 1. Diplomatic relations with Israel in 1991-92 were opened on insistence of Balasaheb Deoras by PVN 2. This was a Quid pro quo for supporting PVN's minority govt on economic polici...
by chandrabhan
28 Mar 2017 17:47
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295096

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

I have been following (like all of us) this artillery saga but somehow just cant understand this trial that trial and then once more.. Whether some gun is radiating or not is baffling.. Crazy it is to see trials after trials.. A gun barrel that doesn't burst and can lob the shell miles away is far b...
by chandrabhan
21 Aug 2016 20:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2092
Views: 610959

Re: Russian weapons and military technology

I fired AK74 on a shooting range in Moscow..upping the distance from 50 yards to 80 yards in the end. very light, beautiful weapon. of the Total 80 shots fired, 38 were hit within the bull's eye & 39 were within the circle's. Only 3 missed the circles between that distance. Fired it in single sh...
by chandrabhan
15 Aug 2016 15:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1219562

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

I understood many things.. 1. In general, there is a broad consensus amongst Russians for good relations with India 2. Most I spoke, were not very positive about China & few even were convicted of a war with China (Sooner than US/Europe) over Siberia. Few of them called China a greedy state. 3. ...
by chandrabhan
15 Aug 2016 15:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1219562

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Most touching part of my Moscow visit was when an elderly gent walked upto me at Europe square/mall. He enquired about my nationality & when i said India, he laughed. "long live the mother to humanity, great Indian civilisation", his exact words. Must be around 55-60, retired armed for...
by chandrabhan
06 Jun 2016 16:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Western Universalism - what's the big deal?
Replies: 2984
Views: 359460

Re: Western Universalism - what's the big deal?

However, when that is extended to monotheists, that door is shut. So, basically, it is the usage of freedom and denying the very same at the core of it. That is a contradiction in extending that freedom to 'propagate.' LOL Correct! Religion itself is a restriction of freedom. The rigid rules, singl...
by chandrabhan
19 Jan 2016 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1164660

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Newest para unit would be numbered 29.. raised by my school mate. Nowadays he is raising another one with TA.
by chandrabhan
01 Dec 2015 07:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1164660

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

My younger brother serves in 9 para.. 3rd generation soldier. My father was very proud of him and another one who joined Airforce. Now Nephew joined NDA 2 years back. Sometimes i wonder as if patriotism is baby of 'rurban' & rural youth like us. We pay in blood defending, fighting for this land ...
by chandrabhan
22 Aug 2015 10:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013
Replies: 3978
Views: 430008

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion Oct 12 2013

Dear all, Need some bullet points for a presentation to me made to a brit corporation to manufacture in India a. For India b. For the world Apart from demography, democracy & demand .. meaning skilled manpower & rule of law. data on number of engineering grads, income levels, demand data on ...
by chandrabhan
18 Jan 2015 09:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1164660

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Letters to my younger brother serving in 9 para goes through 56 APO.
by chandrabhan
03 Jul 2014 15:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
Replies: 5192
Views: 698102

Re: Managing Chinese Threat

Nobody can get Chinese knickers in twist like the Japanese. Dragon comments resemble more like rant of a neighbourhood bully who came across a mafioso.
by chandrabhan
11 Jun 2014 15:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
Replies: 1207
Views: 203372

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 11 June 2014

Prabhu Chawla's son, Ankur Chawla is a rising star in the 'Lutyens Delhi' Fixing game. Recently top lawyer (Salve) gifted him a BMW 7 series for a very imp job and i went on a joy ride in his car. He even invited me to watch a game in Dubai along with Ladies man from Kerala (Ex Min) from Stephens. T...
by chandrabhan
19 May 2014 19:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: General Elections 2014- Transition of power & World Reaction
Replies: 708
Views: 85526

Re: General Elections 2014- Largest peaceful transition of p

Dr Arun Shourie has been asked to stay back in Delhi for whole week, May be entrusted with Finance. Rajnath Singh has been asked his opinion to continue as party chief....As i mentioned Sangh wants to wrest back Maha & UP. In that case Gadkari may get urban development /Infrastructure.. Moreover...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 16:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: General Elections 2014- Transition of power & World Reaction
Replies: 708
Views: 85526

Re: General Elections 2014- Largest peaceful transition of p

3. Restructure/Reform/Scrap Food corporation of India. Its procurement policies drives staple food prices up by taking away 25-30 mlntonnes out of the market and then rots it to sell it to mallaya and company for peanuts. 4. Stop this obsession with Wheat/Rice Secondly, what do you mean by obsessio...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 11:04
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1137343

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Philip, regarding .... Russia and Israel, when it has mattered most to India, have come to its rescue showing a hand part gravitating around the center to that old promoter of democracy and "freedom". Yogi ji, there is no credible information about Brahmos range being in excess of 300km. ...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 10:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 490262

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Here is the video: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/video/narendra-modi-america-on-modi-pakistan-on-modi-jay-carney-liza-curtis-india-us-relations/1/362224.html Rahul Kanwal is a sootiya. This is no way to conduct an interview with the former BJP President, pitting him against a foul-mouthed non-entity...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 10:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 490262

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Will the BJP stop the appointment of DS Suhag to top post ? They sure would be tempted since actual handover is in far away July. By all accounts, Gen. Suhag is a soldier's soldier. They should not unnecessarily stop his appointment. Gen. V. K. Singh should be defense minister, but NaMo should make...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 07:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: General Elections 2014- Transition of power & World Reaction
Replies: 708
Views: 85526

Re: General Elections 2014- Largest peaceful transition of p

The two/three most important portfolios in this government outside the 4 CCS will be, 1. Agriculture 2. Industries/labour reforms The only sentence Modi said to the economic cell in Dec 2013 was - make Agriculture profitable. This has been the constant theme for all the talks and conversation.Eco ce...
by chandrabhan
18 May 2014 07:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: General Elections 2014- Transition of power & World Reaction
Replies: 708
Views: 85526

Re: General Elections 2014- Largest peaceful transition of p

For someone who spent months in UP campaigning and interacting with people on ground. I will summarise in few points.. 1. Younger rural/Semi urban Generation is not tied to Fake Gandhis 2. They feel out of place in a fast globalised world & funnily access to internet (mostly mobile) has evoked a...
by chandrabhan
15 Oct 2013 16:13
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: New Moderators - Batch of 2013
Replies: 119
Views: 34641

Re: New Moderators - Batch of 2013

Congratulations to the new Moderators.
by chandrabhan
04 Sep 2013 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5129
Views: 860690

Re: Deterrence

Nowadays, i dont post too much due to paucity if time and the warning i got last time from Admin. However, I lurk everyday and read. One thing more than any other that strikes is the time we waste on criminalising war & Physical violence. I am sorry that it may come as OT here.. At the end of th...
by chandrabhan
11 Aug 2013 21:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1085800

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

India's thermonuclear capability : Well met someone on flight from Delhi to Chennai couple of days back who had worked as Director with atomic energy commission. He was scathing of Mr Gopal krishnan who has been pooh poohing India's Pokharan 2 tests. He mentioned that Mr Gopal krishnan was frustrate...
by chandrabhan
21 Jan 2013 09:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2871
Views: 323101

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Kala Commandu Zahil HamIED PBUH (piss be upon him) ready phor Ghazwa-E-Porke :D http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2830/74069645060902833978613.jpg This Kala Kammandu reminds me of my village friends who will stand behind a wooden airplane in a Photo tent of village Mela. Sometimes, we could be pil...
by chandrabhan
27 Nov 2012 16:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Oct 4 2012
Replies: 2850
Views: 273843

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Oct 4 2012

Aditya_V wrote:Isnt a famous Television news personality also from this community.
Yup she is