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Was this posted, a F-22 competitor that was in development since 1997!! **If already discussed, my apologies. But would love to hear from the members. http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a229/1281276/ Added later: Some comments suggest this is SU-47 and another suggests this is a 15 year old st...

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Not sure if this was posted here, article on the Armata T 14 tank and Video, supposedly first time classified stuff being demo'd

http://www.popularmechanics.com/militar ... uchscreen/

Forgot to add: For your pleasure Phillip

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indranilroy wrote:That "H" applies to aircrafts designed and built by HAL.

But I agree with you, we should an abbreviated series.

My 2c - T-MII (Tejas - Made In India) if I may quote you.

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Alright folks, time for some action. In the past many of you have narrated the possibility of a limited war, in a small window that may become available. Looks like it perhaps may not be a fantasy after all! http://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/why-china-may-be-plotting-a-short-border-war-with-india-...

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Version 2 of Armata T 14 launched!! Happy viewing Philip.

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Not sure if this was posted.

India considering Scorpion light attack aircraft (A Textron (US) Company) - an IJT replacement?

http://www.freenewspos.com/en/latest-ne ... -key-deals

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I think pankajs is right when he refers to the "Building" local subs here. Hitesh - I think you are referring to the existing line of subs and then arriving on the 5 lines of subs (Correct but not right in terms of "Building"). I just put a rough list of the current inventory/und...

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Not replying to any specific post, however a few pointers to the production facilities and the plans alike: http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130121/DEFFEAT02/301210011/Indian-Jet-Maker-Declines-Int-8217-l-Help http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/a-few-small-production-pushes-for-lca-...

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The new mantra in Paki land (they haven't forgotten their roots

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I am Brahma, I am Shiva and cycle will go on until I am Shunya!! Check this video

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=00a_1419011282

Excuse for the OT.

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Looks like we should be starting a TV series "Thousand ways to eliminate Pigs" :) One point I did not see being made - is the unofficial cross border trade between India and pakis. The value of trade in this route is supposed to run into billions of $$, can we cut this off w/o affecting ou...

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Maritime surveillance goes hi-tech <SNIP> Would be real technological feat if the NC3I can be enhanced to detect subsurface vessels, provide ability to collect radar signatures of military ships, etc. Perhaps a chain of Sonars should be installed underwater just like the coastal radar network.

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The wall is high enough. I wouldn't underlay our ability to secure assets in any manner. CSL itself has been around forever so folks there do understand such matters. Let's focus on when the build out will be completed. :) OT - I am reminded of Mysuru (Mysore) city where the RMP - rare materials pl...

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^^^^ Marten, the reality is that France would dearly love to deliver those ships to Russia, bank the cash, and forget about the contract. Unfortunately for France, life is not nearly so simple. France is a member of NATO and EU, which also include Poland, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, am...

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1. Recall all the diplomats from Bakistan. 2. Arrest all baki diplomats in Desh along with elements like baki hockey team currently in Bhuwneshwar to play the FIH tournament until pakistan hands over Dawood, Hafeez, Lakhvi, omar saeed and other assorted piglets!, baki actors/singers/dancers/etc in ...

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any pak post/formation on the border that aids infiltration or conducts attacks in our soil should not exist after the event, period. use any and every long range weapon available to army short of SSMs. nothing else would deliver the message. I hope Doval Ji reads the anger and angst the Indian pub...

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We know the French def. min is here, and not surprisingly the Rafale deal can be considered closed in favor of them. Don't see this changing at all like many of us have been saying. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/rafale-jet-mrca-deal-jean-yves-le-drian-manohar-parrikar-dassault-aviation-hal/1/40...

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I get your point, at the end of the day I think panda is experimenting how to integrate/innovate with all those RE'd or stolen technologies. One reason could be, they may not have been able to access 100% of any single technology. But, have to hand it to them. Chinese are more than anything else, sl...

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Reverse engineer is not what they would most likely do on the Su-35. Ah ah, looks like the Russians seem to think otherwise :wink: http://aviationweek.com/zhuhai-2014/russia-china-seem-close-agreeing-su-35-order To Russian analysts, it is perfectly obvious that China’s primary aim in seeking a batc...

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India is a major Oil importing nation only after China and a major source of Forex Drain.....It would be good to build a 3 Months reserve and use situation like now when Oil Prices are low to build up reserves I guess that is where India is heading to: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-09-01/petro...

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Why India needs to rethink the Rafale deal

Would this article be any different if India had chosen Eurofighter, SAAB or the the F series?

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/fra ... ime-05991/ - A nice lengthy article for everyone's reading.

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Vivek K wrote:Can India conduct an independent and sovereign procurement program

Can you elaborate? And while doing so, pls. suggest how India can achieve that with the current breed of suppliers in the mix (Reason - Choice of such supplier are limited).

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Thought this was apt to post here

China And Russia Team Up To Build World's Largest, Most Powerful Chopper

http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/china- ... 1661471905

With the new found love, more platforms to come I guess!!

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I'm not sure why this discussion is even happening. The Rafales are going to come. Let's talk about something different. +100. We should be talking about how the french birds are going to be accommodated in the IAF harem, and everything else about them. I am happy to throw in a few bottles of frenc...

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^ I posted this article for the benefit of some of the folks who perhaps still see FA/18 having a chance at the MMRCA (Not withstanding, the deal is almost close to done). Boeing does not seem to have further orders on hand beyond 2017, what happened to the Super Hornet idea and the US Marine fieldi...

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Hmm, very interesting piece of news :wink: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/boeing-says-frustrated-canada-move-extend-life-fighter-214401119--sector.html Canada said in September it would extend the life of its fighters to 2025 from the previous 2020 end-date. That could be bad news for Boeing, which is se...

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[quote="tushar_m"]Chinese PLAAF Chengdu J-10 crashes in Sichuan province[quote]

Here is the video link of the crashed J-10

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=dd7_1416198653

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FWIW - An article on the costs of the F35

https://www.f35.com/about/fast-facts/cost

F-35A: $98 million
F-35B: $104 million
F-35C: $116 million

An F-35A purchased in 2018 and delivered in 2020 will be $85 million, which is the equivalent of $75 million in today’s dollars.

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indranilroy wrote:But taking aim at those hinges . Why? There are much bigger and more vulnerable areas of a helicopter.

Agreed, it was a amateurish suggestion at my end. Idea was to only to ask, if this perhaps was a weak spot. I stand corrected gents (KaranM/Marten/Indranil).

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I also read somewhere that the door opens sideways now. If you look closely you can see the hinges clearly. The close up pictures posted earlier, shows that even more clearly. Here is a closeup of the doors (Tarmak007), was curious though. Are the doors a bit old fashioned? Just visually comparing ...

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My list for the our new RakshaMantri: Not necessarily in that order. 1. Clean up the system, bring transparency and speed in deals/processes. (Rest will fall in place) 2. Speed up the Infrastructure works along the China borders (Including the new ones announced) 3. A Comprehensive National security...

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will vietnam buy an aircraft which have GE engines !! Why not, the warming relations with the khans should be a good pointer. (US is busy selling to them too!!). They have many a american bird, albeit older ones still flying. The issue is, whether India will be allowed to export with an US engine a...

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2. Mk1s cannot be upgraded to Mk2s. You would see probably a Mk1.5s with the upgraded avionics, antennas. Thank you for bringing up this point and must say bang on - Would this not be a deal breaker for the IAF? Just asking. What advantage is it to be saddled with MK1.5s after the all the expected ...

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^^^ All good arguments, however let me share some additional thoughts: Supply chain I feel is not going to be affected, given we know the numbers are already committed (40+5 Sqds as you mentioned) and in a continuous timeline to boot. So, orders will be out for them - Would you agree? Skill - Now's ...

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Some noob questions I had, pls. feel free to direct me to the thread or links. Is there is a detailed comparison of LCA MK1 and LCA MK2? What is the cost involved for design changes, additional technologies, structural changes due to new engine, etc Reason I ask for the above - while many are asking...

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I have been reading the MMRCA saga for a long long time, and continue to do so. Most of the arguments of who are against (and to some extend who are for) is generally on the premise that the French bird is way too expensive, or saying 126 Rafale = 300 LCA, etc or take the billions and put it other u...

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If you wanted to see how the Martin Baker ejection seat worked - Tandem seats in this case.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=1f8_1415062730

My body is already aching!!

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The F-35B in Hover - It does work people

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a9b_1414877724

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Please take a moment to read this - For all the anti-nationals out there, when we have such dedicated/iron men defending the nation you will lose. And for the Track ek do theen..hazaar walas, what can I say!! #Respect and Salaam to the IA 16 Things You Should Know About India’s Soldiers Defending Si...

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Noob question - Would anyone have some insight into how DRDO awards or picks private manufacturers for their products?

Thanks in advance.

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Not sure if this was missed, Embraer is offering a new medium transport aircraft KC 390. Since we already have a partnership going, perhaps something to consider! A good looking bird at that. http://news.yahoo.com/brazils-embraer-unveils-kc-390-military-transport-213757751.html;_ylt=AwrBJSCUOk1U_lkA...

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