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by Gyan
22 Apr 2023 21:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595981

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

2000 Akash missiles were ordered with first 2 Regiments of Army, which is a seriously large Number. This time around it seems only 400 missiles ordered. Was the first order for 4 Regiments disguised as 2?
by Gyan
29 Dec 2022 18:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Is it possible that Army RFI is an attempt to give orders to Bharat 52 instead to of ATHOS? 1% chance?
by Gyan
27 Dec 2022 22:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769480

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

MoD and Top Brass have assured me of their Co-operation as soon as My 5 yr old son obeys me.
by Gyan
27 Dec 2022 15:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Max freeze happens around 40 days from winter/snowfall. Roughly Second week of Jan 2023. But I don't think Russia will attack, there will be more withdrawals by Russia. Unless Russia is able to increase its suicide drone production & use, to more than 200 per day. The Russian propaganda leaks cl...
by Gyan
27 Dec 2022 15:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595981

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

All IR guided missiles need time to be cooled and acquire targets. Indian time will be equal to best as we have "imported" IR seeker and sensor .
by Gyan
27 Dec 2022 14:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

The point I am making that it is absurd to underestimate US by calling it financial Economy. India has 1300 year History of its territories being enslaved by much smaller Economy. More Recently we were colony of a Pvt Company. I think we should side with US, support US Dollar and dump Brics.
by Gyan
27 Dec 2022 14:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769480

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

I think we should order additional 4 squadrons of LCA MKIA upgraded to LCA MKIAB. The change I propose from LCA MKIA is :-

1. Uttam Radar, indigenous jammer
by Gyan
26 Dec 2022 22:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

In WW2, US doubled its GDP & by end of war, the defence budget was 50% of GDP On similar mobilisation Russia can hike its defence budget to a Trillion dollars easily. But in my view, people under estimate importance of financial mobilisation/structuring of war economy and in any case, Russian Ce...
by Gyan
26 Dec 2022 13:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Global Currency Reserves are parked in $ 60%, Euro and Other US allies 30% and then rest. I think US is targeting this 30%. Enough to fuel US for next 20-30 yrs. But illegal immigration May do in USA. In next 2 yrs Biden might invite around 10-15 million illegals. My Coin is on Biden to win again in...
by Gyan
26 Dec 2022 13:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Russia needs more than Tanks, what is Russian production rate of :- Aircraft Bombers Helos SAMs Even Recce Satellites AWACS ELINT aircraft AAMs etc More importantly :- Lancet drone, Russia claimed it will increase production to 100 per day by end of Dec 22 but production seems to be 2 per day What a...
by Gyan
26 Dec 2022 13:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Dean’s estimate about net increase of 200,000 Russian soldiers is broadly in line with my estimate, though I have calculated the figures slightly differently. Be as it me, I don’t think, Russia can avoid a defeat with such numbers. In order to avoid defeat in Ukraine & protect its zone of influe...
by Gyan
25 Dec 2022 23:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

When has the number of humans killed in ANY war ever mattered (while the wars are in progress)? Two "world wars", some 60 million dead (who knows how many were injured). 20 million in the first. That was not enough, some 30+ million in the 2nd. All that mattered was funds. Check out how m...
by Gyan
25 Dec 2022 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441712

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

DPSUs and even some DRDO products like Brahmos & Barak-8 are relabelled imports. BEL thermal imager are also imports with less input then Tonbo

To set up thermal imager “sensor” & other associated electronics manufacturing line around $ 1 Billion is required.
by Gyan
25 Dec 2022 23:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595981

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

It’s not an order, still at DAC stage where it can languish for decades
by Gyan
25 Dec 2022 23:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Emotional attachment with Russia of some Posters, does not translate into facts on the ground

Financial structure was an Important reason for success of British Empire and now of US

I agree with NRao pessimism. I think we need to strike a deal with US rather than sink with Russia
by Gyan
25 Dec 2022 12:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

In my view. We have to keep on US side of divide or even take a hard turn towards US. We need to live with, benefit from and also insulate ourselves from US like China. We should not be anti-Russia but we have to be pro-US
by Gyan
23 Dec 2022 21:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

And important aspect of Ukraine war, which will predict its future course, is the current strength, mobilisation and casualties suffered by both sides. The figures for Ukraine are better understood. But Russia continues to be a black box. For instance, what are the casualties suffered by Russia? The...
by Gyan
23 Dec 2022 20:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441712

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

I have a feeling that this is a step towards increasing involvement of Pvt sector in R&D. DRDO will no longer have sole claim to R&D funds. DRDO also has some inexplicable delays in projects Eg Nirbhay & Rustom-2. Indian Pvt sector has 100+ flying designs of UAVs, compare that to HAL NRU...
by Gyan
23 Dec 2022 17:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Anyone has access to recent data about outflow from Euro into USD? Q3: $113 billion Q2: $71 billion Germany, UK, and France lost the most, in that order. There were a few EU nations that gained, but around 3%gains. Having said that the issues related to "reserve currency" and hollowing ou...
by Gyan
23 Dec 2022 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Russia cannot succeed as :- 1. Does not have vibrant Financial structure (Eg HK, London, NY, CI) 2. Military industrial complex unable to ramp up, look at absent UAV swarms 3. No ideology. People support Putin but will not die for him & his oligarchs. 4. No technology push. Nothing like Silicon ...
by Gyan
23 Dec 2022 08:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Lessons of Ukraine War:- We need Guided Pinaka, Prahaar, Pralay (Zero orders till date) We need to emphasise Mounted Artillery (where ever possible) Not to forget electric Suicide drones are cheaper than unguided MBRL around. So if we are ordering 5000 MBRL rounds per annum then we need to order 10,...
by Gyan
22 Dec 2022 19:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Niran seems to be saying (?) that Kalyani 155/39 towed titanium howitzers 200 ordered, 80 already produced and deployed. Unlikely it seems that Rs 5000 cr order will slip under the radar
by Gyan
22 Dec 2022 09:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

And does no one want to discuss the orders for Guided Pinaka, Prahaar, Pralay which are ZERO inspite of their demonstrated effective use & importance in Ukraine war as also 80-90% indigenisation???
by Gyan
22 Dec 2022 09:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

The idea was Dhanush 45 caliber for Mountains. Beyond 45 caliber, length of barrel is an issue for turning radius on mountain roads. Then very powerful ATAGS & 52 caliber where ever it can be taken to. This new RFI seems tailored for ATHOS
by Gyan
21 Dec 2022 23:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666214

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Bharat 52 and Dhanush 52, I don’t think have BITE for maintenance which is mandatory required for RFI.
by Gyan
21 Dec 2022 23:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Anyone has access to recent data about outflow from Euro into USD?
by Gyan
21 Dec 2022 23:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

With destruction of EU economy and by extension Euro, now US$ remains the only Reserve currency. Any country May trade in anything (like yuan) but surplus with end up in US treasury as US $ With destruction of Euro, threats of SA to trade in other currencies is not material. yuan surplus will end up...
by Gyan
21 Dec 2022 23:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595981

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

My estimate of costs Guided Pinaka 100km Rs 75 lakhs each Prahaar 200km Rs 2 cr Pralay 400-800km Rs 6 cr and with RF seeker Rs 10 cr Shaurya 1200-1500km Rs 10cr/15 cr (conventional warhead) K4/Agni 3 Rs 20cr/25cr Range 3000-4000km-6000km Brahmos with seeker 400-800km Rs 40 cr The idea is to demonstr...
by Gyan
09 Nov 2022 20:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523925

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Russia has announced surrender of western part of Kherson and is withdrawing across the river
by Gyan
02 Oct 2022 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018934

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

My guess in LCA MK2

2024 Roll out

2024 First Flight

2026 LSP Order

2030 First production aircraft

2032 First Squadron in Service

In my view, we should order 2-4 additional squadrons of LCA MKIA to provide for any possible delay in LCA MK2
by Gyan
02 Oct 2022 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595981

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Most probably it will be fired from a tripod and not off the shoulder
by Gyan
02 Oct 2022 17:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622005

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Can Russians use Armenia to take out Azerbaijani Gas Pipeline to Europe?
by Gyan
22 Feb 2022 15:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 509109

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

I wrote a 20 page article around 2 years year back and posted on BRF & DFI. Using studies from F-16XL, I wrote that the drag for Delta wing is lesser compared to conventional swept back wing even though wing area of Delta is larger. Hence LCA has very good acceleration and range. It’s payload ra...
by Gyan
17 Jan 2022 12:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977589

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

How much tech or TOT has France given for Shakti Helo engines which were to be license manufactured in India?
by Gyan
16 Jan 2022 20:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977589

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

There was some CAG report out of USD 13 Billion of offsets owed, only around USD 3 Billion have been audited to have been fulfilled
by Gyan
16 Jan 2022 19:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 695785

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

I think in CQB Carbine, only back lower half of receiver will swing open. Butt is also attached to lower receiver. The front portion of lower receiver and whole top receiver is single piece. Bolt & gas tube will slide out from backside when lower half of receiver is opened. Something like SCAR o...
by Gyan
16 Jan 2022 19:07
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250087

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Amogha 1 & 2 are wire guided and RF guided. I think Amogha 2 makes more sense as it’s cheaper
by Gyan
11 Jan 2022 11:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 891980

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

I thought recently there was a decision where even Negative list of imports could be ignored.

Negative import list: MoD exempts emergency items - The Economic Times
by Gyan
11 Jan 2022 11:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707060

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Molnupiravir is easily available in India but no demand. Pax Is awaited
by Gyan
09 Jan 2022 21:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019
Replies: 176
Views: 87493

Re: HJT-36 Sitara Intermediate Jet Trainer: News & Discussion - 24 April 2019

Even the HTFE 25 in its current from might be too powerful for Sitara. It might have to be derated for its use in Sitara. Provided it actually will fit in the plane. As per wiki HTFE-25 is shorter in length than the AL-55 and has the same diameter. So it might very well fit. It is 35kg heavier thou...