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by soumik
21 Dec 2020 01:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547514

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Posting here my piece on the history & future nuclear submarine plans of India , please do let me know what you think. https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/long-road-to-the-ins-arihant-and-beyond-milestones-reached-and-the-road-ahead Tried to measure the subs using the images. One sub seems bigge...
by soumik
21 Dec 2020 01:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Saudi Arabia and its impact on Indian security
Replies: 499
Views: 102501

Re: Saudi Arabia and its impact on Indian security

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcTUoS3yKQ[/youtube] Do watch in full, this is how fast Saudi Arabia is changing. At Al Ula in the desert Saudi Arabia has built a temporary tourist spot with a view towards building a more permanent system as they go along & it gets more popular as of n...
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669313

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Posting here a link to an article on indigenization of artillery by myself, do let me know what you think https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/an-extensive-overview-of-artillery-indigenization-in-india https://twitter.com/Abdulsaleemgad/status/1339887839849242624?s=20 above is my tweet please to RT i...
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1806
Views: 520886

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Posting here a link to an article on the P75I i had penned nearly 5 months ago , do read. would love to know your thoughts on the same.
https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/a-co ... 5i-program
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669313

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

The Tata DENEL T5-52 CONDOR was actually developed in the early 90's as an answer to Indian Requirements for artillery, this was to complement the T6-52 on the BHIM SPH . The MGS tender today has a number of strong competitors 1)Ashok Leyland/Nexter- Caesar , commonality in logistics as this uses th...
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669313

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Posting here a link to an article on indigenization of artillery by myself, do let me know what you think
https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/an-e ... n-in-india
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794680

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Posting here a link to my piece on the FICV project 7 history of the ICV in the Indian Army, please do let me know what you think.
https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/futu ... t-of-steel
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547514

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Also Google Earth just updated imagery on Vishakhapatnam to show both Arighat & Arihant.
https://twitter.com/Aryan_warlord/statu ... 58336?s=20
by soumik
18 Dec 2020 16:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547514

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Posting here my piece on the history & future nuclear submarine plans of India , please do let me know what you think.
https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/long ... road-ahead
by soumik
03 Sep 2018 10:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 693894

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

AON for new 114 jet tender to be cleared by center this week. https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/rafale-jets-mother-of-all-defence-deal-centre-nod-for-acquisition-114-fighter-jets-defence-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-india-us-russia-sweden/278987 Also there's a new Dog on the block & one ...
by soumik
13 Jul 2018 07:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231675

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 968372.cms
Delhi Invites Trump to be the chief guest at the Republic day celebrations!
by soumik
29 Apr 2018 10:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1420473

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

Maz Any news of Project-28A and Project-18 DDG? Do these even exist? I have come across the P-18 next gen DDG on some of the other fora on the interweb. Some of the defence journalists have also referred to the next gen DDG in news reports. I think MDLs boss also referred to it in one of the Defexp...
by soumik
28 Jan 2018 23:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447601

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Some more info on train18 and train20 0kn8VBJgkO8 This video says train18 is indigenous design. In the previous video, the GM of ICF says the design is not Indian but foreign. What is the truth? Train 18 seems to be a reverse engineered Swiss Stadler EC250 with lower rated motors. https://www.youtu...
by soumik
19 Jan 2018 22:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2119179

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

meanwhile two pieces of news from terroristan caught my fancy today https://tribune.com.pk/story/1612383/1-pakistan-faces-11-43b-damages-claims-reko-diq-mining-case/ ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has observed that Pakistan faces $11.43 billion damages claims in Reko Diq mining case ...
by soumik
18 Jan 2018 23:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1844398

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

Just like Trident missile of UK . Agni 5's range could be as much as 12,000 km , not just 5000 km as officially stated .. https://www.oneindia.com/india/the-mystery-surrounding-agni-5-s-range-2622954.html I had already said the A5 & A3 could have ICBM ranges far longer than those declared in an...
by soumik
17 Sep 2017 22:57
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 889469

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014

This acquisition if it happens is tailor made for the Sprut.. all the other companies have lower main gun armed variants in service. Would love to be proven wrong. The commonality of rounds for the T-XX fleets means the Sprut is a winner logistically also. True, the Sprut is the only sub 30T vehicl...
by soumik
19 Feb 2017 17:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447601

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

The Railway ministry begins the work of geotechnical survey for the 21 km long undersea tunnel on the Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet line. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/ride-under-the-sea-drilling-the-7-km-route-of-undersea-bullet-train-project-at-full-swing/articlesh...
by soumik
27 Jan 2017 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: A new world order .. why India should initiate a south Asian union
Replies: 40
Views: 10588

Re: A new world order .. why India should initiate a south Asian union

We should initiate a security & economic union with the rest of South Asia barring Pakistan. Following steps should be taken by us unilaterally 1) A declaration of a non aggression doctrine applicable to fellow south Asian states with the exception bof Pakistan. This should be followed up with t...
by soumik
19 Jan 2017 20:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275872

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

seesm to be a NOTAM for another PINAKA trial!
by soumik
22 Oct 2016 17:13
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1173660

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

We'll need approximately 500 aircraft to replace older jets in the next ten years , here's what I believe we should do. 1) start a 2nd line for the LCA Mk1 & start building 12/annum with 120 assured orders. 2) Start an international competition to develop & market the LCA as a semi stealth p...
by soumik
22 Oct 2016 10:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Replies: 157
Views: 61910

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV

Fully expecting the 600km range Brahmos & S400 to make an entry in this scenario. As should Nirbhay.
by soumik
19 Oct 2016 06:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275872

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mtcr-benefit-india-russia-to-develop-600-km-range-cruise-missiles-that-can-cover-entire-pakistan/articleshow/54926916.cms 600km Range Brahmos Missiles coming, this will be another gamechanger in the subcontinent 1)Makes our Navy ship for ship the mos...
by soumik
02 Oct 2016 21:41
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295136

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Inaugrated yesterday, Hopefully should open up the road for Bharat Forge Howitzers

https://twitter.com/manoharparrikar/sta ... 28/photo/1
by soumik
25 Sep 2016 18:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
Replies: 1228
Views: 263018

Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes

Wrote a small scenario on how a surgical strike on the Pakistani military could snowball into a Nuclear war , do read and let me know

http://bengalraider.blogspot.in/2016/09 ... ammer.html
by soumik
04 Sep 2016 14:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 717343

Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

Wrote this on my blog earlier today, would love it if the Gurus here could take a look and let me know what they think
http://bengalraider.blogspot.in/2016/09 ... ahead.html
by soumik
30 Aug 2016 19:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447601

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

@Prahaar with prices nearly 5600INR for a second class seat the Beijing-Shanghai HSR is an extremely expensive trainn it seems!
by soumik
23 Aug 2016 20:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1048432

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

A major win for #makeinindia Toshiba JSW Ships its First “Made-in-India” Super-critical Steam Turbine Generator from Chennai Facility Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt Ltd. (Toshiba JSW), today announced that the company marked a significant milestone in its endeavor to offer customers state-of-the-art ...
by soumik
21 Aug 2016 10:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2092
Views: 611003

Re: Russian weapons and military technology

Is there a Tata truck there. watch 35:54If yes, what is it doing carrying radars in Russia 7rlwj-p8IdU not just RADARS The Tor-M2KM SAM variant is designed to simultaneously destroy four aerial targets. It can be mounted on either a tracked or wheeled chassis. The Tor-M2KM, based on the three-axle ...
by soumik
16 Aug 2016 18:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295136

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Kakkaji wrote:Has K9 been ordered yet?

Has M777 been ordered yet?

Month after month passes, but no orders are placed.
AFAIK papers for M777 have been signed.
Commercial negotiations for Vajra are in an advanced stage ,parrikar has said he'll close the deal in 2016.
by soumik
16 Aug 2016 18:17
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295136

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Isn't Vajra purchase expected to take of the self-propelled artillery requirements of ~814 units? If not then which mounted guns are we looking at? Nope the mounted gun reqmt is separate from the tracked SP one that Vajra covers. The frontrunners as of now seem to be the Tata-Denel T5-52 & the ...
by soumik
15 Aug 2016 12:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Independence Day!
Replies: 66
Views: 15419

Re: Happy Independence Day!

Very happy to see BR back online, wishing all of you a very happy independence day!
by soumik
15 Aug 2016 12:21
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1295136

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

As of Today the artillery Acquisition seems to have picked up steam in a big way 1)The Initial Towed 155 gun requirement of 1580 is pretty much wrapped up with 114 Dhanush guns already on order &a commitment for 300 more.Also 500 M-46 are being upgraded to 155mm & a understanding for at leas...
by soumik
16 Apr 2016 12:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Re: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 416
Views: 63972

Re: J&K News and Discussion-2015

We need to take off the kid gloves and stop being politically correct, Kashmir cannot be solved in a day or an year , the minds of generations that are poisoned will only be cleansed over years here's what I propose. 1)The Border must be completely sealed and the Separatist leaders and their familie...
by soumik
31 Mar 2016 20:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 717343

Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

Like I've said many times earlier we need numbers today and our own SSK in the long term , the best way to do this is either buy 20 kilos outright using 9 of the 12$billion of P75I( it should still leave us with some 3$billion to spend on life extension of the older kilos and HDWs).Or buy 10 Kilos a...
by soumik
24 Mar 2016 16:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 684625

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Using a google map tool to draw circles, I have done an analysis of Tejas Strike Ranges into Pak from WAC and SWAC airbases. Combat Radius is 200 km low low low with 2000 kgs and only internal fuel as per Vivek Ahuja's analysis. It is 275 km with one centreline tank. WAC Bases 1. Adampur – Sialkot,...
by soumik
23 Mar 2016 20:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1048432

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

BIGGEST BANG FOR THE BUCK! NAMO PLANS TO SELL 49% OF AI http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/modi-govt-planning-to-sell-up-to-49-stake-in-air-india-to-meet-revenue-target/articleshow/51525794.cms The question is, who will buy it? :wink: I think the Govt wi...
by soumik
23 Mar 2016 18:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1048432

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

BIG POLICY MOVES MADE TODAY! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-approves-india-uae-pact-for-75-billion-investment-in-niif/articleshow/51529333.cms Govt approves framework for 75$ billion investment by UAE into infra here! http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/econ...