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by SanjibGhosh
09 Feb 2016 22:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 684592

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

LCA Tejas at Bahrain International Air Show 2016 - Teaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDUI6p04RgA
by SanjibGhosh
05 Nov 2011 11:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
Replies: 3977
Views: 836723

Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par

hmm ... Fly away cost diff is less than 5% ... then Eurofighter most likely ... http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bids-open-for-fighter-aircraft-likely-t.../871143/ While the French Rafale came out to be slightly cheaper than the European Consortium’s Eurofighter in terms of ‘fly away cost’ per unit...
by SanjibGhosh
04 Feb 2011 23:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 978781

Re: LCA News and Discussions

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/five-tejas-fighters-to-lightaero-india/424149/ Five Tejas fighters to light up Aero India India’s home-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is poised to grab a large share of the limelight at the five-day Aero India 2011 air show in Bangalore, beginning...
by SanjibGhosh
10 Jan 2011 21:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZhpvRVbYec

:rotfl: Ak-47 .... see our reporters ... it is at around 2:39....
by SanjibGhosh
10 Jan 2011 19:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

indranilroy : My understanding (in my most humblest stead) of what the ACM is trying to do is that he is being the hard nosed customer. First he should not consider himself a customer. Second, this was not the day and platform to belittle the effort. somehow it looks like the Airforce is still does...
by SanjibGhosh
14 Oct 2010 13:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

The Tejas Interview Is this not very disappointing ! This means, if everything goes fine and as per the plan (?) LCA mk-II will start coming in 2017 !! It also indicates that Mark-I will not have BVR till 2014 !! Also the amount of modification was mentioned here, it seems that Mk-II would be an al...
by SanjibGhosh
09 Oct 2010 22:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

India to develop its own futuristic computer operating system http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/india-to-develop-its-own-futuristic-computer-operating-system/396216.html Meanwhile, Saraswat said many countries have evinced interest in buying Akash, Nag missiles and light combat aircraft 'Te...
by SanjibGhosh
01 Oct 2010 17:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/10/lc ... orary.html

LCA Far Ahead Of JF-17 In Contemporary Technology": IAF Western Commander
by SanjibGhosh
08 Sep 2010 22:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Flash* : Antony To Declare Initial Operational Clearance For LCA-Tejas On December 27, 2010, In Bangalore !!!

http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/09/f ... itial.html

finally ....
by SanjibGhosh
15 Aug 2010 09:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

by SanjibGhosh
12 Aug 2010 23:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1229645

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Decision on multi-billion fighter plane deal may be political http://www.zeenews.com/news647903.html This seems to be most balanced report .... Also one important point .... They also refused to comment on the aircraft's suitability for the IAF, but said, "all platforms are top of the line airc...
by SanjibGhosh
21 Jun 2010 18:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1317370

Re: LCA News and Discussions

Tejas cockpit will be a pilot's delight http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_tejas-cockpit-will-be-a-pilot-s-delight_1399182 The fifth limited series production (LSP-5) platform of Tejas, set to fly in the first week of August , will have an onboard “re-arranged and modified cockpit” to increase...
by SanjibGhosh
23 May 2010 17:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 895510

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Army for laser-based weapons on its futuristic tanks

http://www.ptinews.com/news/664700_Army ... stic-tanks
by SanjibGhosh
17 May 2010 14:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 895510

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/05/fl ... tanks.html

FLASH! Indian Army Orders 124 More Arjun Tanks!

Report from Shiv Aroor .....

Good news but not great new ....... We want more .....
by SanjibGhosh
17 May 2010 09:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 986498

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

TOI news flash

Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile test-fired successfully from Wheelers Island off Orissa coast
by SanjibGhosh
15 Apr 2010 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

India surrounded by difficult neighbours: Parliamentary panel http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/india-surrounded-by-difficult-neighbours-parliamentary-panel_100348478.html The committee also pointed to the “sorry state of affairs” in the LCA project, “which is still to see the light ...
by SanjibGhosh
12 Apr 2010 16:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

Did anyone watch a TV interview with the COAS,where the blurb had it that he "was unhappy " with the LCA? I have mentioned this in the MMRCA thread. He is not happy with the progress of LCA (he also added that he is not happy since past 20yr). He has also mentioned that off late there is ...
by SanjibGhosh
10 Apr 2010 17:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1229645

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

I have just watched the interview of ACM on NDTV. The main points of the interview apart from the naxals issue are: 1. Evaluation of MMRCA would be completed in June (all the phases). Currently 2 are left to be completed. 2. Not happy with the progress of LCA (since past 20 yr). Now there is a ray h...
by SanjibGhosh
30 Mar 2010 18:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1107474

Re: LCH discussion

It's really beautiful .....

http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/03/he ... er-in.html

enjoy ...
by SanjibGhosh
28 Mar 2010 14:37
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 986498

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Agni-1 successfully test-fired off Orissa coast http://www.ptinews.com/news/585075_Agni-1-successfully-test-fired-off-Orissa-coast Balasore (Orissa), Mar 28 (PTI) India today successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable, short range ballistic missile (SRBM) Agni-1 from the Int...
by SanjibGhosh
24 Feb 2010 18:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

Induction of LCA Tejas into IAF http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=58285 It is March 2011 .... just 1 yr .... RAJYA SABHA A contract for procurement of 20 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Initial Operational Clearance configuration was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd on March 31, ...
by SanjibGhosh
24 Feb 2010 07:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1441741

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

First nuke-sub undergoes trial http://www.deccanherald.com/content/54473/first-nuke-sub-undergoes-trial.html One of India’s top secret defence projects for over three decades, ‘INS Arihant’ with a 80 Mwe nuclear reactor at its core, was launched in the water in last July. The sea trial, which began ...
by SanjibGhosh
18 Feb 2010 00:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3861
Views: 1229645

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Eurofighter's mission in India: Making the shortlist http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/eurofighter%5Cs-mission-in-india-makingshortlist/386053/ The IAF has already tested four fighters in this six-aircraft, $11-billion contest to select a Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA): the Amer...
by SanjibGhosh
12 Feb 2010 21:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 787376

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

More news on this ... More Arjun orders after comparative trials with T-90s http://www.zeenews.com/news603649.html Singh said both Arjuns and T-90s were "good" tanks in their own class and that the former's performance was found to be good, when he visited HVF to witness the tank's product...
by SanjibGhosh
12 Feb 2010 21:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3520
Views: 787376

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

The Army is likely to place more orders for indigenous DRDO-developed Arjun tanks after completion of the comparative trials it would be put through with the Russian-origin T-90 tanks later this year.
Well, does it mean that the scheduled trial (in March) is on hold for now ??
by SanjibGhosh
29 Jan 2010 12:20
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: PAK-FA Thread - First flight
Replies: 495
Views: 268559

Re: PAK-FA Thread - First flight

Russia's future fighter conquers the skies

http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20100129/157712091.html
"The plane showed a superb performance. It has met all our expectations for the maiden flight," said Olga Kayukova, a spokesperson for the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer.
by SanjibGhosh
26 Jan 2010 20:01
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 986498

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Akash to secure our skies

http://www.timesnow.tv/Akash-to-secure- ... 337178.cms

You can watch this right now on times now ....
by SanjibGhosh
22 Jan 2010 23:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865002

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Eurofighter leading race for $10.4 bln contract
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE6 ... arketsNews

:shock: :shock: :shock:

How can an ambassador make such a statement ...
by SanjibGhosh
21 Jan 2010 21:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 865002

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

US to give Pakistan unarmed drones’ technology: Gates (Lead)
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sou ... 07681.html


After reading this I think we all should stop talking about f-16 and f-18 ....
They just need very very solid kick on their **** .....
by SanjibGhosh
21 Jan 2010 21:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1248939

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

vavinash wrote:Time to kick C-17's, P-8's, F-16 and F-18 out of India. :rotfl: . Welcome Russi brothers.
That should be very hard kick .....
by SanjibGhosh
21 Jan 2010 21:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1248939

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

US to give Pakistan unarmed drones’ technology: Gates (Lead)
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sou ... 07681.html

This is tooooo much ...... Now India should take a serious view about Indo-US (Obama) relationship ....
by SanjibGhosh
12 Jan 2010 21:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1235668

Re: Indian Military Aviation

US offers its latest fighter to India

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/unc ... 02791.html

carrot !!!
by SanjibGhosh
16 Dec 2009 10:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

Nod to Rs 8,000cr for production of Tejas http://203.197.197.71/presentation/leftnavigation/news/india/nod-to-rs-8,000cr-for-production-of-tejas.aspx Folks very good news here .... Gives run time error. Here is the full text ... Nod to Rs 8,000cr for production of Tejas B.R. Srikanth Bengaluru Dec....
by SanjibGhosh
16 Dec 2009 10:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

Nod to Rs 8,000cr for production of Tejas
http://203.197.197.71/presentation/left ... tejas.aspx


Folks very good news here ....
by SanjibGhosh
09 Dec 2009 07:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1046091

Re: LCA news and discussion

Tejas aircraft trials end successfully http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Tejas-aircraft-trials-end-successfully/articleshow/5316448.cms The LCA is the first supersonic fighter being manufactured indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. When 20 such LCA will be manufactured it will be...