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by Thakur_B
08 Jul 2025 07:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

My gripes about the carbine, - Should have had a gas regulator for suppressed operation. - Should have had a AR15 / MCIWS style Magwell for familiarity of ergonomics to SiG716 and multiple magazine options because of open standards. - Hanguard could have been full length for more accesories options ...
by Thakur_B
11 May 2025 09:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Military/Defence Exports
Replies: 369
Views: 344753

Re: Indian Military/Defence Exports

Why do we need a base in Armenia?
Whom do we intend to target from the said base?
How will we resupply the base in events of hostilities?
Turkey has sold weapons and gives ideological support to Paxtan. So do many other nations that we are friendly with.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Harish wrote: 10 May 2025 21:40 Just woke up now in Amreeka, and am now completely befuddled - is the mini-war over or not?

Did Paxtan stop being Paxtan? Then no :D
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 21:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Time to deliver Pradhanmantri "Paijaan ye raat me Suraj jaise nikal aaya" Yojana all over Paxtan.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 18:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Mort Walker wrote: 10 May 2025 18:26
Cyrano wrote: 10 May 2025 18:20 Strange turn of events... Let's see how this goes in the next couple of days. Modi ji and Doval ji are not amateurs.
The opposition can make this a big deal on asking why did India accept when the Indian armed forces were clearly winning?
Absolutely. A decision of questionable benefits.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 18:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

S_Madhukar wrote: 10 May 2025 18:28 Was it bcoz of strikes in unconfirmed strikes on Kahuta ?

Methinks this is the case. We had started chaddi utaaro of their nuke facilities.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 18:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

We should use this opportunity to order large number of kamikaze drones. Our next salvo should begin with hundreds, if not thousands of drones targeted towards Pak power grid and POL supplies. We now know that Pak AD is absolute shit. Flood their airspace and it will get overwhelmed immediately.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 18:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Nur Khan, Rahamiyar Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sialkot, Sargodha, Shahbaz, Bholari pounded in a single day. Only skardu seems to have missed out from the party. All pounding caught on camera. First time a nuclear power has been humiliated completely in a single day. Our boys were just getting started. Sh...
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 11:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1921074723175494066?s=19

BREAKING ⚠️

Indian Govt confirms air strikes on PAF bases Nur Khan, Rahamiyar Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sialkot and two radar bases using precision weapons launched from fighter aircraft early this morning.
by Thakur_B
10 May 2025 10:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Pakistan SM is itself uploading footage of strikes. Loving it. BRF is being way too conservative this time around.
by Thakur_B
08 May 2025 16:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603915

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Loving the chaos in Paxtani cities. Their fauj stands exposed.
by Thakur_B
30 Apr 2025 09:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243151

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Please refrain from posting unverified stories from twitter warriors. It degrades the quality of discourse.
by Thakur_B
26 Apr 2025 22:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243151

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

The strategy of occupying individual peaks with a dozen fighters like in the days of Kargil War isn't going to be much successful for Pakistan in the era of cheap loitering munition and high altitude capable attack helicopters.
by Thakur_B
13 Apr 2025 12:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion



Saurav Jha, Sandeep Unnithan and Shriram from SSS Defence discuss what ails Indian Small Arms industry.

One interesting point that comes up is that it is easier to get export orders than getting small proof of concept orders for Indian state.
by Thakur_B
11 Apr 2025 07:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Sandeep Unnithan made a typo in the video title. It is 6.8x43 mm only.
by Thakur_B
11 Nov 2024 20:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Global arms major Sig Sauer ties up with Nibe group, to make firearms in India] Much awaited from SiG Sauer. Now Indian government can be milked perpetually. Now how about procurement of SiG MCX carbine. Astr Phantom - Born in Bharat From Astra Defense https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GbX9rTLX0AEszUp?fo...
by Thakur_B
30 Aug 2024 14:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

I brought an iPhone lightning cable and Apple watch once. Now I will have to keep buying iPhones for commonality of charging infrastructure and smart watch. This is probably unrelated to how IA is procuring small arms. They could have purchased literally any AR-10 based rifle. Adani-PLR makes ARAD i...
by Thakur_B
29 Aug 2024 13:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Yes, I know. Total order size is now 145400.
by Thakur_B
06 Aug 2024 07:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Ak-203, negev and sig716 fitted with scopes on operational duties. Perhaps Thakur ji could identify the make of these. pic courtesy of Northern command twitter handle. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSWvBseXUAAQ61h?format=jpg&name=medium Looks like OFB 2.5x scope used in INSAS. Probably updated fo...
by Thakur_B
28 Jun 2024 08:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Arad has a good chance of winning the carbine contract. Taurus T4 is another Ar15 derivative. That would atleast allow common training with SiG716. Arad definitely is a superior product and PLR already has a production plant running. Next up if IA floats a tender for 7.62x51 rifles, Arad is availabl...
by Thakur_B
10 May 2024 18:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

I wonder if Col Bansod is working with ARDE on other weapons.
by Thakur_B
17 Mar 2024 10:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

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SSS Defence G72 SMG at bottom. Didn't make it through in Army procurement for 550 Nos. SMG. Also didn't get through were Uzi and CZ Scorpion. Still standing in competition are Asmi and Taurus T9.
by Thakur_B
10 Mar 2024 13:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Some rumoured token SF order. Rest they are manufacturing small periodic orders of Tavor and X95 from Armed forces and CAPFs. Almost everyone in small arms segment is sitting without orders, whether they are SSS, CMT, Jindal or Kalyani.
by Thakur_B
10 Mar 2024 09:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

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From PLR plant in Kanpur. IWI ARAD in 5.56x45 manufactured in India. ARAD is also available in 7.62x51.
by Thakur_B
17 Feb 2024 20:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

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AK203 spotted in the wild (probably the direct import lot)
by Thakur_B
17 Feb 2024 20:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion



Atal pistol by Astr, civilian version in 0.32 ACP.
by Thakur_B
17 Feb 2024 20:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

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IWI ARAD carbine (AR15 derivative) manufactured by PLR, rumoured to be coming soon for Marcos and Para SF
by Thakur_B
18 Jan 2024 00:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Because the CAPFs dont act with a chip on their shoulders, don't have a messed-up procurement system & don't have a strong import lobby in their highest echelons (because the gravy train is not big enough) CAPFs purchased lot after lot after lot of Arsenal's AKMs, completely imported. TAR order...
by Thakur_B
14 Jan 2024 20:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Ammunition was a olw hanging fruit and it is heartening that apart from AWEIL stepping up the quality, there's Hughes, SSS and Adani group entering the field.
by Thakur_B
13 Jan 2024 23:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Thakur B Some video going around youtube quoting aweil showing their new 7.62 51. They are also talking of a rfp for 800000 rifles? :eek: . A bit confused here since I was under the impression the ak deal was very much on track if a bit delayed due to the Ukraine war? What can we say. It's raining ...
by Thakur_B
10 Jan 2024 09:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

Reg Ugram, some basic fixes are required Hand guard is shabby and needs to be full length milled aluminium with Mlok slots. That handguard will not hold zero in long run. Front post sight needs to be on handguard like the rear sight. Why not use the standard SR 25 magazine like the SiG 716? Why rein...
by Thakur_B
01 Dec 2023 05:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2523
Views: 1319775

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Max figures for TNT equivalent blast rating I have seen for any mine protected vehicle is for 40 kg under axle and 20 kg under hull. Mine protected vehicles have survived larger blasts but no manufacturer will guarantee it. The 1.5 ton explosive point is moot. Look at this IED aftermath where everyo...
by Thakur_B
11 Nov 2023 20:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2140
Views: 1225399

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

It's a trial order. NSG tests a variety of weapons constantly.