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How come no one talks about the M2k upgrade costs to put into perspective the costs associated with French wares? If the UPA claims they were negotiating 126 for $9B then they should explain the upgrade cost for ~50 M2k.

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Can't recall if this was posted.

Sweeping mines, salvaging looted gold after the 1971 War

http://indrus.in/blogs/2013/08/31/sweep ... 28955.html

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U.S. military grounds F-35 Fighter

http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2013/02/2 ... 5-fighter/

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Government rejects Mahindra's proposal for Rs 100 crore defence JV with Rafael

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 766273.cms

Wonder Why?

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India to test Advanced Air Defence tomorrow

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/in ... 12200.html

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Kargil war was a poor test of India's air warfare capability: US think-tank

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 488165.cms

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Indian Army preparing for limited conflict with China: US intel chief

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 710850.cms

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Phew! Great choice...I was always rooting for Rafale. MKI, Rafale, LCA, PAK FA and AMCA, not a bad line up in the years to come.

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Happy New Year everyone. Much to look forward for this year...

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US delivers last Super Hercules cargo plane this weekend

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 220678.cms

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China deploys advanced CSS-5 MRBMs on Indian border: US

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/n ... 00220.html

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Here is my thought on it. My eye doctor once told me that an eye sight becomes less because eye gets lazy. So, if I don't excercise my spellings, it will follow the eye sight. My friend tells me that she has same problem because she writes directly into the news box. Ideally, it has to be written o...

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Even if we order 10 we would be the second largest operator of C 17 after USA

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Need to figure out how to get press passes so you can shoot from the flight lines, chances of much better pictures from there (much closer at any rate) Hey Merlin, incase you figure out what passes are req and how to get them then please enlighten us as well. Last AI we were frustrated as we could ...

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INSAT 4-B spacecraft hit by power problem

http://thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/article507450.ece

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Don't get to do this very often.......... IB4TL

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No delay in fighter jet tender process: IAF chief

http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/ ... 421357.ece

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Venu wrote:haa..thank God. We are back to our old template. New one, though looks good is very confusing.

Nice to be back

I second that

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India, China to undertake joint air exercise in 2012: IAF chief

http://sify.com/news/india-china-to-und ... gbcff.html

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Some news form Roys http://www.royfc.com/acft_news_old_jan2.html#13jan India Buying Fifth Generation Fighters The Indian air force plans to buy 250 fifth generation fighters. The project will be developed using the joint efforts of Indian and Russian firms. This aircraft is known as the PAK FA in Ru...

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2 Astra missiles successfully test fired

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news ... ed/566078/

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Shaw-based F-16s crash over Atlantic, one missing

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11324477

2 Shaw F-16s collide off S. Carolina coast

http://www.f-16.net/news_article3871.html

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U.S. to Shelve Nuclear-Missile Shield

Defense Plans for Poland, Czech Republic to Be Dropped as Iran Rocket Threat Downgraded; Moscow Likely to Welcome Move

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125314575889817971.html

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are you sure it was not a HUD that your friend confused for HMS ? HMS is not something that you 'see' unless you positively identify the particular model mounted on a helmet. Rahul, that’s exactly what I thought when he spoke about an HMS but the photos that he got from the trip had detailed photos...

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Rahul, a friend of mine just got a dream tour of a base (as his cousin is a mig pilot) and he told him abt an HMS for Mig 27. I wish I could share the photos of his tour...... rather I wish I was there instead of him :( In fact even I thought that my friend was wrong abt this info but he insists tha...

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Hope somebody answers this "Does mig 27 have an HMS?"

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Does Mig 27 have HMS??

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Yep thats him

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I know its way too late.... Made my first visit to AI, must say a wonderful experience to see all these beautiful aircrafts in person after having read so much about them. One lesson learnt is to avoid visiting the show on a weekend. Posting some images: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/media/AeroIndia...

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India: Bribes Could Terminate Deal with Israel

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i= ... =ASI&s=AIR

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Western Air Command achieves 'zero' accident rate this year

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/00 ... 021032.htm

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US, Russian Satellites Collide http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/159415/us_russian_satellites_collide.html Debris Spews Into Space in Collision of Satellites http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/12/science/space/12satellite.html?hp Not sure if this news belongs here but sure has some relevance...

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K prasad - Thanks for the info.

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Since I will making my first visit to the AI, had a few questions.. .

1. Is there any parking space for visitors cars?
2. Is there any major fuss if you are carrying cameras - SLRs & lenses (Security checking etc.)

Appreciate response form vetrans.

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The ticket sale will start from tomorrow at the SBI branches

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Aero India 2009: Rafael to Showcase Advanced Defense Solutions, Missile Defense Systems

http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4170

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India Stunned as Brazil Sells 100 Advanced Air-to-Surface Missiles to Pakistan http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4132 During the Falkan waragainst Argentina, a Vulcan developed a snag while returning from a sortie. Brazilian F-5 fighters escorted the aircraft back. The Royal Air Force plane lande...

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Thanks Hari, looking forward for part 4 & 5.

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Hello Guys Part - 3 of my Indo-Pak battle scenario has been published. Here is the link http://www.upiasia.com/Security/2009/01/09/mumbai_carnage_part_3_losses_and_gains/4421/ Cheers Excellent piece of work sir but I thought the third part was suppose to be "Part III scenario – United States f...

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India Wraps Smerch Tests NEW DELHI - The Indian Army has received and begun inducting the 36 Russian-made Smerch Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) ordered in 2006 for $450 million. The Army wrapped up flight stability, accuracy and consistency tests last month at India's missile testing range at ...

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