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by Nick_S
24 Sep 2023 17:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447423

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Only Indian Railway's trains have fully exposed under compartment/carriage accoutrements, they don't believe in a flange/skirt to cover them up. Pretty uncouth looking. All high speed trains have them. Apparently, the skirts are not compatible with some train stations, which is why you dont see the...
by Nick_S
21 Sep 2023 17:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 75038

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

Won't a much bigger vessel require a significant change (>60k) in the power plant? Given potential delays with the redesign, perhaps it might be safer to go for a stretched ~50k Vikrant class.
by Nick_S
10 Oct 2022 13:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184691

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Manish_P wrote:
What about "Sub-standard & Poor' and 'Oh Fish' ?
Here you go mate:

http://www.worldgovernmentbonds.com/cre ... /pakistan/
by Nick_S
02 May 2022 17:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666156

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Rejoice!

ATAGS has passed the Pokhran trials.

https://twitter.com/iyermkk/status/1521 ... Fm6JFw7IJw

https://twitter.com/DefenceDecode/statu ... Fm6JFw7IJw

Looks like both the Tata and Kaylani derivatives have passed.
by Nick_S
30 Mar 2022 17:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849268

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Thanks Brar. Very insightful as always.
by Nick_S
29 Mar 2022 13:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849268

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Air Force Wants To Retire 33 F-22s, Buy More F-15EXs In New Budget

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/4 ... new-budget

That was quite surprising to me. 33 of the world's best fighter may be prematurely retired.
by Nick_S
28 Mar 2022 13:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118874

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

"Bangladesh went ahead of us", Pakistan PM Imran Khan at a rally in Islamabad.

https://twitter.com/sidhant/status/1508 ... lbpUoxq08Q
by Nick_S
26 Mar 2022 10:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849268

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Australia spent billions on jet fighters off the plan. Now, we're having trouble even flying them https://theconversation.com/amp/australia-spent-billions-on-jet-fighters-off-the-plan-now-were-having-trouble-even-flying-them-177156 Another negative article on the F-35.... these keep popping up every...
by Nick_S
25 Mar 2022 02:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591694

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1808586 The current status of Gaganyaan programme is as follows: An Astronaut training facility has been commissioned in Bengaluru. Training activities are progressing well at the newly commissioned Astronaut training facility. The design of all systems...
by Nick_S
19 Mar 2022 09:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794592

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

From Defence Decode twitter:

Bahrain, India, and Arjun Mk II tanks
https://www.tacticalreport.com/news/art ... k-ii-tanks

This is quite surprising and I dont really see it happening esp since Mk1A seems to be an end of the line tank.
by Nick_S
12 Mar 2022 09:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666156

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Dhanush artillery finally comes good in confidence trials, ready for induction by Vishal Thapar http://bwdefence.businessworld.in/article/Dhanush-artillery-finally-comes-good-in-confidence-trials-ready-for-induction/11-03-2022-422579/ The Dhanush was developed for a longer strike range of 38 km as c...
by Nick_S
23 Feb 2022 13:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 509092

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

I really hope this turns out to be true. Long overdue for Tejas to take part in international air exercises. Good learning opportunity for Tejas crews. Now it's official. "IAF will participate in multi-nation air exercise #CobraWarrior at #RAF Waddington, UK from 6 to 27 Mar 22. Five LCA #Teja...
by Nick_S
27 Jan 2022 17:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794199

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Thanks Prasad.

Perhaps Point 3 could potentially be achieved via RATO. Though that would probably result in additional stress points on the airframe.
by Nick_S
27 Jan 2022 06:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794199

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1485863072502009858?s=20 ---> Northrop Grumman has delivered the 51st U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye production aircraft, AA-52. This aircraft is equipped with the Delta System/Software Configuration (DSSC) Build 3, which provides an additional leap in operati...
by Nick_S
12 Oct 2021 15:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727396

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1447749626820382721?s=20 The making of a constellation - Lights will guide you home...... Watch this space as we bring you some weekly #helolove this festive season! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FBdwl_eUYAA2V1q?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/...
by Nick_S
31 Mar 2019 06:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1482901

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

An evening in Sriharikota! All set for the launch of #PSLVC45 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on April 1 at 09:30 am (IST). On board #EMISAT & 28 foreign satellites. Our updates will continue. https://twitter.com/isro/status/1112001876990423041 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D26fCSjVAAAuAvW.jpg
by Nick_S
10 Mar 2019 09:42
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2019
Replies: 243
Views: 115204

Re: Aero India 2019

Air Boss & Team: Tarmak Talking with Aero India 2019 FDD Team

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_czS6GQJgo

by Nick_S
24 Feb 2019 17:16
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2019
Replies: 243
Views: 115204

Re: Aero India 2019

by Nick_S
28 Jul 2018 18:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214433

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Admiral Sunil Lanba CNS delivers inaugural address on Military Modernisation Conference at IHC, ND

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0OexF3QMk4

by Nick_S
15 May 2017 13:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849268

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Donald Trump's Interview With TIME http://time.com/4775040/donald-trump-time-interview-being-president/ On the future USS Ford-class carriers - You know the catapult is quite important. So I said "what is this?" "Sir, this is our digital catapult system." He said well, "we’r...
by Nick_S
08 Mar 2017 19:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727396

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

A Nationalist‏ @Peacef_Warrior Mar 7
Myanmar Armed forces CinC General Min Anung Hlaing checking out our Light Combat Helicopter

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by Nick_S
04 Mar 2017 11:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Replies: 1494
Views: 283690

Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India

There are a number of pics of the Hyd Metro here -

https://twitter.com/ltmhyd

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I dont think it extends to Sainikpuri though :(
by Nick_S
04 Mar 2017 10:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Replies: 2559
Views: 457430

Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion

Rajat Pandit‏ @rajatpTOI Mar 2
NSA Ajit Doval meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as part of the preparations for PM @NarendraModi's visit to Israel.

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Some interesting stuff will surely come up when Modi ji visits Israel.
by Nick_S
01 Mar 2017 11:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447423

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Hyperloop One's Vision for India - Full Event Recording

by Nick_S
01 Mar 2017 09:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1164647

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Army on shopping spree, commandos to get deadlier http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-on-shopping-spree-commandos-to-get-deadlier/articleshow/57400936.cms?from=mdr Defence ministry sources on Tuesday said "restricted" tenders have been issued to select foreign arms companies for...
by Nick_S
27 Feb 2017 07:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449551

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

ashishvikas wrote:^^ Rafale will (IF) be m̶a̶n̶u̶f̶a̶c̶t̶u̶r̶e̶d̶ assembled from kits by Reliance not HAL.
Corrected.
by Nick_S
25 Feb 2017 02:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Aero India 2017 - Feb 14 - 18
Replies: 397
Views: 102990

Re: Aero India 2017 - Feb 14 - 18

Thanks k prasad.
by Nick_S
23 Feb 2017 17:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1275812

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Delhi Defence Review‏@delhidefence 7h7 hours ago Sources say the re-scheduling of the K-4 SLBM test that was slated for mid-February was due to technical issues with the launch pontoon. PM Modi clears air defence missile deal with Israel for Rs 17,000 crore http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pm-modi...
by Nick_S
23 Feb 2017 17:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809203

Re: Military Flight Safety

Rajat Pandit‏@rajatpTOI 5h5 hours ago
IAF says damaged C-130J now back at Homebase at Hindon for repair & maintenance

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After all the news on major damage to the aircraft, seems like it was just a flesh wound.
by Nick_S
23 Feb 2017 17:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Aero India 2017 - Feb 14 - 18
Replies: 397
Views: 102990

Re: Aero India 2017 - Feb 14 - 18

Vijainder K Thakur‏@vkthakur 6h6 hours ago
LRDE developed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for surveillance, reconnaissance & precision targeting on display at #AeroIndia2017

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Is this the one they made for N-ALH?
by Nick_S
23 Feb 2017 16:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1420375

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

I hope that they publish pictures of the floated ship. Let's see what she looks like. Manu PubbyVerified account‏@manupubby_ET 2m2 minutes ago Back up. INS Betwa made upright by Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and salvage firm M/s Resolve Marine. Operation completed in under two months. https://pbs.twimg.co...