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by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 06:25
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Israel influnce I said Looks like ( speculation not a fact ) If you think PSU is good and only ATV need a nuclear reactor. you are talking present When companies roll out plans they think decades ahead. Are you certain only ATV will be nuclear and carrier will be non nuclear in FUTURE. If PSU is so ...
by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 05:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

krish, Interesting, looks like Israeli influence. They are good in building stuff like this they have bulldozers remotely controlled and armored recovery. I did have not seen them in Gaza recently. please show evidence of israel influence Great, I do not want to deviate for original thread of Artil...
by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 05:04
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1438804

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

You should psot this int eh Indian non Response thread and not here. Anyway to put you at ease. IA not ready to fight is a CBM to US about TSP being under no threat from India. So relax its not real. The IA was not ready to fight as it never was asked to. I dont doubt IA, I want to know why Indian ...
by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 03:50
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1438804

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

I read this article today http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/KA21Df02.html i find it disturbing I am intrested in the guy who wrote it Siddharth Srivastava a New Delhi-based journalist with email sidsri@yahoo.com I found bio for this guy http://www.worldsecuritynetwork.com/_dsp/dsp_authorBio3.c...
by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 03:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Great article I read today How can Army win wars with outdated artillery Manoj Joshi January 23, 2009 Comment Print Email A A A Share Bofors guns in a row, belching fire at Tiger Hill remain one of the iconic pictures of the 1999 Kargil War. Yet it was not known at the time that India had to fly in ...
by Kumar_I
24 Jan 2009 02:57
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Chandrayan-1 moon mission
Replies: 1807
Views: 509336

Re: Chandrayan-1 moon mission

One Hundred Days Of Chandrayaan-1 There is tremendous anticipation whether Chandrayaan-1 can reveal and confirm traces of water which would make feasible ideas of building colonies on Moon. Traces of iron have been confirmed and extensive imageries of Moon's surface characteristics have been beamed...
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 14:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

Are such incidence common. This is shame if true that some trigger happy Jawan can create International issue. I understand there is lot of pressure on Jawan's in that region with over 100 terrorist camps in Bangladesh. But this kind of events will make breeding ground for Terrorists. Excuse me Kum...
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 04:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Unmanned robotic ground vehicles being developed 9 January 2009 http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/17/images/2008121760721401.jpg Krish, Interesting, looks like Israeli influence. They are good in building stuff like this they have bulldozers remotely controlled and armored recovery. I did have not seen ...
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 04:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

DRDO is not incompetent its not competitive and stubborn. The only real change will come if they have a rival in domestic arena. May be from Private vendors of independent Army, Navy and AF labs. You have it....this is today's news. Go through these links: http://www.india-defence.com/reports-4181 ...
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 03:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

a propaganda piece, that too un-sourced can't be out up on BR.
Rahul.
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 01:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

Kumar_I, your answer is here: http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=BSF+Mi-17&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Thank you, Its sad that in country of Billion we cannot get enough Pilots. Ill preparedness. Do you think UAV will solve some problems there BSF Mi-17 http...
by Kumar_I
23 Jan 2009 00:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Guys,please read carefully If DRDO is as incompetent as claimed, they could have screwed around with even the missile program. But they didnt. DRDO is not incompetent its not competitive and stubborn. The only real change will come if they have a rival in domestic arena. May be from Private vendors...
by Kumar_I
22 Jan 2009 05:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549766

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Out of the context. Is there a possibility of India joining in development of Pak-DA. We definately needs long range bombers in future. I am not sure how Bears are working for us.
by Kumar_I
22 Jan 2009 00:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Baljeet, your calculation is scary. but I believe its close to reality. Also its sad. Rahul, Denel or not the bottomline is if we need 155mm selfpropelled then we need it. Pakistan is getting Chinese SH1 they already tried Turkish. Also DRDO is praised and criticized, but basic fact is all the eggs ...
by Kumar_I
21 Jan 2009 05:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 579933

Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion

Any Guru's here know what it the status on IRNSS, We are heavily depending on GPS, Is ISRO Schedule for IRNSS.

Have not ready any new News about this topic.
by Kumar_I
21 Jan 2009 05:09
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273654

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

Do we have Denel D6, I remember India wanted to buy some 200 of D6 D5s. Didn't heard anything about it.
by Kumar_I
21 Jan 2009 03:54
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan
Replies: 1066
Views: 230995

Re: India to consider sending 120,000 troops to Afghanistan

Is India going to send troops to A'stan. I very much doubt. But if we can have a base there, that will be wonderful it will piss of Pakis and their Communist buddies.
by Kumar_I
21 Jan 2009 03:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

The BSF has Mi-17s but doesnt have pilots to fly them. They have a state of the art Embraer executive jet which is flying regularly though. Do you know how many Mi-17s and did they ever had pilots? is it the lack of funds or lack of pilots. Kumar People are not so much interested in BSF, the first ...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 10:59
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 94409

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread

You are right 200 years ago every 50 yrs the tactics changed, 100 yrs ago tactics changed every 20 years, after 1945 every decade saw new rules of engagement. after second gulf war its every 2 to 5 years. From musket ball to UCAV. Highest priority should be to re evalutate tactics. No amount of weap...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 04:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project
Replies: 1200
Views: 549766

Re: The Indo Russian PAK-FA Project

Swords and Shields: Russia bets on PAK FA The Russian fifth-generation fighter is supposed to make its first test flight this year. by Ariel Cohen Washington (UPI) Jan 16, 2009 Moscow continues to pursue a Sukhoi-based fifth-generation fighter. After five years of effort, Russia finally found an int...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 04:23
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 94409

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread

did ya see the chipanda beijing CT kungfu ninja SWAT unit try to replicate the nariman house seige on exercise? all gear right out of the paintball gamers catalogue. Chinese never loses the opportunity to outshine any one and boost their confidence. They have been very successful in using media to ...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 04:20
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 94409

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread

Highest priority in the NSG re-equipment list should be these Ballistic Shields. http://www.bulletproofvests.com/shields.html Highest priority should be to re evalutate tactics. No amount of weapons are superior than a superior tactics. NSA and Indian solders are brave but there is very little tact...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 04:12
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 94409

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread

X ray equipments are bulky, plus body worn video bugs and audio bugs. I saw the tender on NSA website they are 5 in quantity and in operation how are you going to use bugs. May be author means body mounted video and audio reciever and squad level comm. link of body ( helmet mounted) video to command...
by Kumar_I
20 Jan 2009 04:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

What is the BSF and ITBP Modernization plan, While they get helicopters for survillance and transport. May be some Dhruv or smaller perhaps. Any chances those brave guy will get their hand on UAVs The BSF has Mi-17s but doesnt have pilots to fly them. They have a state of the art Embraer executive ...
by Kumar_I
17 Jan 2009 05:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 929
Views: 318776

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

What is the BSF and ITBP Modernization plan, While they get helicopters for survillance and transport. May be some Dhruv or smaller perhaps.

Any chances those brave guy will get their hand on UAVs
by Kumar_I
17 Jan 2009 05:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1360801

Re: China Military Watch

Mr.Ssiva or what ever is your name is.In early 50's if Stalin had't given huge weapon to china(MAO SE TUNG),and the help to make all the weapons. Do you realy think that China cuold have taken ASKI CHIN and have war 1962. Kuldip, the fact remain the same they had more weapons then us and they still...
by Kumar_I
17 Jan 2009 04:43
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack :Discussion Thread
Replies: 164
Views: 94409

Re: MARCOS & NSG ops in Mumbai Attack (News and Pics ONLY)

Sorry If I am replying to a post that is very old and sort of closed, actually I just saw it. From what I remember seeing such systems, they are not ideal for use in building for their size and bulk. If at all there are such ideal systems, they might not have been integrated with the training. And ...