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- 21 Feb 2021 21:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 348873
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Very well done @Prasad.
- 06 May 2020 22:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8781
- Views: 2422752
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Religious Freedom In India Takes 'Drastic Turn Downward,' U.S. Commission Says The commission, for the first time since 2004, recommended that the State Department designate India as a "country of particular concern," a status it says is reserved for "the worst of the worst." Th...
- 09 Mar 2020 23:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1253710
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Does Russia have Backfires to sell? Last produced in 1997 so wont there be a spares issue?
- 07 Dec 2019 00:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1253710
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Defense Outlay should be a based on threat perception and this needs a long term vision. Yes, there has to be a sense of proportion with respect to the GDP. However, historically, Indian Defense budget as a fraction of its GDP has been fairly low as compared to the countries with which it has "...
- 11 Oct 2019 11:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1843
- Views: 579268
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
More the reason to have private shipbuilders take lead and work on 75I or derivatives.
- 10 Mar 2019 03:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1253710
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
I have been away from these forums for several years now and on return I see the same discussions and the same views being put forth by folks supporting their favored supplier countries. It is not surprising why India will never be self reliant for its defense needs as long as this bias exists withi...
- 03 May 2015 18:36
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
- Replies: 3957
- Views: 531328
Re: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions-9 August, 2014
If at $3 mil per round, assuming kill ratio of 3:1 and resulting in destruction of a $50 mil A/c, it is still cost effective in a war of attrition.
- 25 Mar 2015 16:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 12 Oct 2013
- Replies: 4026
- Views: 556546
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
Tragic about the Dornier. It has had an excellent record thus far.Let's pray that the missing crew members are picked up safe. The Dornier is twin-engine and even if one engine failed would've been able to make it back.It must've been something catastrophic for it to have crashed.I posted earlier a...
- 30 Oct 2014 16:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3868
- Views: 1067121
Re: International Naval News and Discussion
No one has the gust to sell Taiwan subs,so why doesn't India help the Taiwanese? years ago,without our say-so,the Germans allegedly gave the S.Africans the very same drgs. for our U-209/1500 boats.The design of those boats ,with Indian specs are our IP.Germany has improved upon the U-209 class with...
- 21 Mar 2014 00:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 493624
- 19 Mar 2014 21:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 696935
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Without any potential orders, the French ought to be a little pragmatic with their pricing - unless the haggling has nothing to do with the pricing to begin with. Inspite of the perceived shortcomings being mentioned with regard to F-18s, I think it makes eminant sense to go for this proven platform...
- 19 Mar 2014 17:34
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 696935
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
And how wrong was I to think that the loquaciousness stemmed from unbiased research.
- 18 Mar 2014 23:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 696935
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
I say dump Rafales, dump the MiGs. Go for a Gov-Gov route and get the 18's. I bet they will be landing in India befor the ink dries. Look at the efficiency at which C-17s and C-130s were delivered!
- 13 Mar 2014 18:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Procurement process is messy and the parties that aren't at the table will certainly use any method to scuttle others' chances. This isn't a surprise given that India happens to be the largest arms market.
- 19 Feb 2014 19:35
- Forum: Military History Archive
- Topic: Eagles over Bangladesh : The IAF in the 1971 Liberation war
- Replies: 79
- Views: 29247
Re: New Book - Eagles over Bangladesh : The IAF in 71 war
Jagan Garu - I finished the book. Great details and great research.
- 28 Jan 2014 18:44
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
- Replies: 4158
- Views: 1185247
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
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- 23 Jan 2014 22:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: JSF,"turkey or talisman"?
- Replies: 2467
- Views: 378349
Re: JSF,"turkey or talisman"?
JSF is flying and having issues. Whereas Russia can't deliver on Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft per IAF.
- 17 Jan 2014 01:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Philip, I admire your detailed posts. Unfortunately, the suggestions don't seem to be grounded in reality. We finally got one more AC and we are talking of expanded Field of Operations beyond IOR. Is'nt that a little fanciful given that we are unable to contain Chinese expansion into IOR? Talking to...
- 15 Jan 2014 19:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3235
- Views: 929016
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Tx Vasu,I posted this in the LCA td too,as it has significance there for our desi ambitions. BC raises some v.important questions.I've earlier exposed how sales of C-17s etc.,nowhere on the priority list for the IAF, were meant to help Boeing before it closed down the line.These aircraft are also t...
- 15 Jan 2014 18:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Let's take a brief look at the evolution of the IN's carrier capabilities.In the formative years,more than one carrier was envisaged and Lord Mountbatten's vision for the IN saw the Vikrant acquired.At that time,our primary concerns were on land."Police actions" in H'Bad and Goa.Came '62 ...
- 09 Jan 2014 23:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
If the IAF were really that keen on the Mig29 or 35, they would have at least ensured including them in MMRCA downselect. Time to move on.
- 18 Dec 2013 23:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Lot of information and discussion has taken place on this subject by folks here who have a lot more knowledge than I do. Having said that, I as a layman can tell an Apple from a Lemon when I see one. Vikky looks like a very sour Lemon.
- 25 Nov 2013 21:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 287424
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
Wisdom and IN planners dont seem to gel. Why on earth do they keep switching from CATOBAR (Vikrant 1) to STOVL (Viraat) to STOBAR (Vikramaditya) to CATOBAR (Vishal)?
- 19 Apr 2013 20:45
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 691571
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
^^ Excuse me, what exactly is a "low class English secretary type"? What is a "Panju business type"? And how is the criminal act of murder "the honourable thing" in a case of passion? What bullshit is this? Who the hell are you to sit and define "types" and t...
- 19 Feb 2013 20:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis
- Replies: 768
- Views: 123405
Re: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis
I have an alternate take on the corruption business.. It is quite possible for rival suppliers to put this out to secure contracts .. there is another even more sinister possibility of countries that have an interest to delay any and all acquisitions to debilitate India's defensive and offensive pos...
- 08 Dec 2012 00:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1244568
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Arre Bhai log - shant ho Joao. Yeh china kutte bhonkenge - iska matlab yeh nah I hay ke hum usko samadhan dey...
- 06 Nov 2012 01:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1244568
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
China 'pivot' trips over McMahon Line
By Peter Lee
China is looking for a "Western" pivot to counter the United States' diplomatic and military inroads with its East Asian neighbors such as Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/NK06Ad01.html
By Peter Lee
China is looking for a "Western" pivot to counter the United States' diplomatic and military inroads with its East Asian neighbors such as Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/China/NK06Ad01.html
- 12 Jun 2012 01:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 493624
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
No flexibility needed. Why and to what benefit?ShauryaT wrote:Siachen deadlock - Should India be more flexible?
- 04 Jun 2012 22:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 493624
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
If we were to extend this to a logical end this joker will suggest that we leave the supplies so that the Pakis can occupy more easily and feel grateful for the big gesture India has made. Once this is done they can happily start one more reign of terror to then get the rest of J&K and from ther...
- 29 May 2012 20:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3235
- Views: 929016
- 10 May 2012 22:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Should India pullout troops from Siachen
- Replies: 89
- Views: 16825
Re: Should India pullout troops from Siachen
5 - if that does not work then 1
- 20 Mar 2012 07:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 696935
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Indian beauty Indian name so here goes : laajwanti .. Not seen easily that's why
- 28 Jan 2012 22:28
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
- Replies: 4158
- Views: 1185247
Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Sure it will be used - I suspect it is stationed off of Dalian at this very moment.
- 23 Dec 2011 08:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation
- Replies: 4004
- Views: 1183515
Re: Indian Military Aviation
marut was an impressive aircraft indeed. Pity we never had the gumption to follow through to the logical end and get an engine to match the airframe. This is still biting us in the a$$. I hope the folks who make decisions keep the long term view in mind..
- 08 Dec 2011 20:51
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
- Replies: 3977
- Views: 858382
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
France Warns of Rafale's Production End http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=8501222&c=EUR&s=AIR PARIS - France warned Dec. 7 that defense giant Dassault would halt production of its Rafale multi-role fighter jet if it remains unable to sell any abroad. French Defense Minister Gerard Longu...
- 30 Oct 2011 00:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
- Replies: 3977
- Views: 858382
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
The debate over which is better in what role is meaningless when the tech eval shortlisted these two birds. Clearly the IAF feels that either of them could fulfill its needs albeit with modifications (jugaad). Now the decision is a purely political and financial one and thats what is the mystery..
- 27 Oct 2011 22:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
- Replies: 3977
- Views: 858382
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
Given the precarious situation of the EU - I would think Rafale is a better bet - putting money in France and having it firmly on India's side is better than spreading money across 4 countries some of which may soon be holding their begging bowls in China's front door..
- 12 Aug 2011 17:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
- Replies: 3977
- Views: 858382
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
I suppose only time will tell. The Baniya mentality of the Babus can better be used in the other sectors. Defence of India is something that does not have a price.
- 01 Jun 2011 01:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: New Nuclear Submarine Naamkaran Thread
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15956
Re: New Nuclear Submarine Naamkaran Thread
INS Chinimar
- 11 May 2011 19:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon and Rafale for MMRCA shortlist
- Replies: 1324
- Views: 284654