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OT Alert: MP, is not a political DM. We need a political DM. Who can break through the entrenched lobbies in the MOD. In the absence off that, you can forget any changes in the MOD> Understand the underlying sentiment but it is not entirely true. A Political DM will use it as a source to milk funds...

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http://www.dawn.com/news/1150858/us-funding-for-military THE sanctioning of $1bn in military aid to Pakistan by the US Congress will be hailed in many quarters in Pakistan as a sign of improving relations between Pakistan and the US and evidence of trust in the leadership and strategy of army chief ...

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Hi, just logged into BR. Checked the mainsite. Saw the below news report from TOIlet paper: http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=21508 Warmed the cockles of my heart to note that TOIlet DDM stays firmy there. For your viewing pleasure, gentlemen and ladies please check out the IB log...

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September is the month for the delivery of the first LCA to IAF. Hope it happens. It was June earlier. Missed. Now September. Will be missed as well. merlin ji, any source? Tejas FOC delayed again, Indian defence minister admits http://www.janes.com/article/41342/tejas-foc-delayed-again-indian-defe...

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@Rohitvats, while agreeing with the thrust of the arguements, I would like to add one small point: <snip> Indian R&D scene will take its own time to ramp up in capability - and while that is happening, the threat on India's borders will always be there. And which will not wait for Indian R&D...

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SO good news all around. Phoren maal is not encouraged and desi SDRE stuff is given a leg up. 5 things, 1. no matter how much we may dislike the option but our defence planners, pols and gens alike need to accept the idea that in the long run our policy need to be that we will fight with whatever we...

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Rakshaks, I am looking for 2 books 1. " A Soldier Recalls" by Lt Gen SK Sinha 2. "IPKF in Sri Lanka" by Lt Gen Depinder Singh Both are currently out of print. Can anyone point me to a source from where I can acquire these. I have already tried websites like olx and quickr to no n...

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*Speculation Alert* My two bits: 1. Vayusena wants the Raffa bad 2. Money is a concern so the deal might be delayed or watered down in no of units. 3. That the French are concerned and others are smelling an opportunity is obvious. 4. Putting 1, 2 and 3 together, Rafa will come but the deal will be ...

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Gyaanis, Noob pooch, please enlighten. Please see these two links: 1st one from NDTV: http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/india-s-rafale-fighter-jet-deal-in-final-lap-awaits-government-s-nod-549799?pfrom=home-topstories India's Rafale Fighter Jet Deal in Final Lap, Awaits Government's Nod "We hav...

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Has this been posted before? From a very old blogspost: http://cyclicstories.blogspot.in/2011/07/babudom.html?m=1 All my life I have wondered, ‘Who is Govt of India ? In 1978, I was interviewed by the president of India (Sanjeeva Reddy) for the post of an ADC. In my zealous enthusiasm, after a bit o...

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Slightly Confused. Why this sudden News report? Last heard IA was looking for 155 mm 52 Caliber gun and 45 Caliber gun was considered not up to the mark.

Something has changed somewhere? or is it DDM

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From one of the Fauji Discussion Boards: The article in the Words of Lt Gen Ata Hasnain about his dad's choice of nations at the time of partition._India Or Pakistan. Ata Hasnain Friends who have read the post "Jinnah Made a Mistake......." may find the following story interesting. In 1947...

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Look at the irony, News breaks on the same day as Deputy Chief of the PLA is in Delhi for the Annual Defence and Security Dialogue.

No kite flying conspiracy theory intended here. Just a WTF moment....

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So this issue closed for now.

"M777 deal postponed by defence ministry. Artillery deal not approved at DAC."

via @manupubby

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Gen Yahya Khan Slurring through his speech after the fall of Dhaka.... I_y-VjS6lGA Unbounded Lies, propaganda and falsehoods!!! Some Chini, yankee b*ll l***ing Good for Weekend laughs... P.S: I miss a nice delusional junta in Pak. Long Democracy is not good for self destruction of Porki Land. Dreami...

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Today's the Death Anniversary of Capt. Anuj Nayyar:

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/HEROISM/Nayyar.html

http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/news/fromndtv/281574

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Some good news: INS Vikramditya, India's second aircraft carrier, out at sea again http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/ins-vikramditya-india-s-second-aircraft-carrier-out-at-sea-again-387637?pfrom=home-topstories The INS Vikramditya, India's second aircraft carrier, is out at sea again. By this time t...

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RIP, Salute and Respects:

Col Vasanth Venugopal

Subhashini Vasanth

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Bhrata evam bhagini gan, The IOC 2 was expected after Iron Fist. Any news? Any idea how the IAF is judging the performance of LCA in Iron Fist? Is the IOC 2 imminent by June/July??? The suspense is too much to bear!!! Itna sannata kyon hai bhai? Will be very glad and thankful if any body can throw s...

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Whattta day man......

Just like old days!!!

Arjuns and Tina Cans on the Armor Board and newbies creating threads for IB4TLs

Oh I feel great!!!

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^^^^^ Bhai Wah Wah!!!! logged into BRF after eons.... and what did I see... Tin Cans Vs Arjuns!!! Well some body was right, more the times change more they remain the same! I remember good old days, when the Pro Arjun Brigade was led by very knowledgable and respectable RahulM and rohitvats. In fact...

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Feud between army and BRO engineers hits road projects Dear Friends this news Item is pure DDM. The Head of BRO is always from the Army and thats the way it has been envisaged from the organisation was created. The news that anybody is upset because of this pure DDM based on worst kind of Chai Bisk...

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Ladakh fracas: Disciplinary action okayed against 16 Armymen http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130108/main4.htm Nearly seven months after officers and jawans of an artillery regiment clashed at Nyoma near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in southeastern Ladakh, a Court of Inquiry (CoI) has blamed ...

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CRPF officer in Chattisgarh

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Arre Wah!!! Rafale Ad on BR Home page. :D I believe this is a first. This is a very happy and proud moment. Glad to see that slowly but surely BR is being noticed as an opinion maker in defence/security affairs. Next steps may to create a publishing house and an offline identity. More strength to BR...

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A heart warming tale of brotherly love among the flag bearing "pure" warriors: Taliban beheads 13 Pakistani soldiers http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/taliban-beheads-13-pakistani-soldiers-207640?pfrom=home-otherstories Taliban fighters have killed 14 Pakistani soldiers in a key militant ...

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I have but one question.......

If Bikram Singh becomes chief, what happens to Handa ji? On the fast track upwards????

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Age row: VK Singh 'harassed' brigadier for not changing DoB http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-age-row-vk-singh-harassed-brigadier-for-not-changing-dob-2850426.html The Empire Strikes back!!! It might lie low sometimes, but it does not forget and it never ever forgives..... Trouble seems unen...

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Was just watching the NDTV programme.... a certain person in the programme peddling the F-35 deal and then, later, his views on the ToT....would even a layperson watching the programme take him seriously, after listening to the views of this man? What does the Rafale deal mean for India?? http://ww...

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Dear Rakshaks, I'm sure all of you have seen the "Army Strong" videos. But have you seen this??? [youtube]3BJsF7pbXEY&feature=related[/youtube] Now... Now.... if you had the impulse to point out, request you to kindly ignore the slight humbleness (for want of a better word) of the equi...

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2842434.ece?homepage=true http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/army-chief-age-row-government-wants-records-reconciled-171277 Ahead of court hearing, Ministry toughens stand against Army Chief Babu gira khadde mein.... us se nikalne ki bajaye babu ne kya kiya...

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<Partially Cross Posting from the Republic Day Thread> Dear Rakshaks, Happy Republic Day to you all!!! :D <ed> After the Amar Jawan ceremony when MMS reached Rajpath and got down from his car & was introduced around, right in the begining I thought there was a female SPG guard. Anyone can confir...

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Dear Rakshaks, Happy Republic Day to you all!!! :D Over with the niceties, now for some observations: First the best ones The paras were bloody awesome!!!! :D Absolute TFTA and kick ass...... 8) Whichever jernail saab came up with the marching style did a good thing even if the idea was "inspir...

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Dear All, The Balochistan Video link on the News Section of the Homepage is not working. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=17139 Seems youtube or Al Jazeera has removed the video or access is being blocked. If cant be fixed then lets remove the link from the News section. Thanks a...

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For the Romantics, Fan and other fools like me....

From an old Discovery Video: Wings of the Red Star

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Hitting the General below the belt http://blogs.hindustantimes.com/inside-story/2012/01/17/hitting-the-general-below-the-belt/ Before Army chief General Vijay Kumar Singh’s doughty daughter landed up at the Supreme Court registry to file a writ petition on behalf of her father on Monday evening, th...

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I will pray for your success in SC. Once you win, demand written apology... Apology?? You know who would have to resign even if verdict comes after 31st May. Egg and Tomato . My good sir, That is part of the fight!!! and I've no bone to pick with you!!! I believe we both are on the same side of the...

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rohitvats wrote:May the almighty grant him wisdom and protection from evil...we finally have a yug purush. Apart from getting the wrong rectified, his image as an upright army officer with honor and dignity will do a world of good for the image of the IA and Services. Amen.

+ 1 Million

&

Amen!!

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Right after what would be his last Army day parade.... I'm ready to bet he planned it that way!!! Yo baby..... good...very good...outstanding..... I'm proud of you. Just when the smart asses thought that the Gen was silenced by a vaugue "we need you" "we like you" type speech. Ru...

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It is heartening to know that despite all guns at his disposal, Army Chief has faith in the institutions built by people of this country /ed..... Some times just sometimes I feel if only once, just once one morning ppl like PC & MMS woke up to find tanks n their courtyard..... I know... I know....

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