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by gaurav_w
30 Jun 2017 17:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1233291

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

I agree that trade needs to be put on the table as negotiating tool. But we need to selectively target and support own industry against Chinese protectionism. if dev r forced to buy costly power equip u &I wud bear the cost of electricity not chita/Mota bhai. If u follow the recent renewable auc...
by gaurav_w
30 Jun 2017 17:11
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1228590

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

That port is Dhamra which Tata and L&T were in 50:50 JV. I think any local JV aero manufacturing has to be close to existing centres 4 avail skilled manpower related issues.
by gaurav_w
20 Feb 2017 11:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1208215

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

I also could not find the initial ASR on google. Would be eye opening to see what the initial ASRs were. The CAG report says - Many of the LCAs' shortcomings are due to our forces' love with light weight concept. The reduced payload, range, lack of internal space for many packages etc. because we wa...
by gaurav_w
21 Dec 2016 12:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1313410

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Finally...... Now someone Just add #Tested Successfully # Getting productionized.. Please....
by gaurav_w
21 Dec 2016 12:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1300182

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

We have a tendency to treat Military as a Holy Cow in this nation. Same results in questions not being raised regd corruption in top echelons and connivance with political leadership. Govt elected by ppl in a democracy should have every right to chose the best person as per their best judgement and ...
by gaurav_w
23 Oct 2016 11:08
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1228590

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

Defence industry insiders believe the first two major contracts that the promulgation of the “strategic partner” policy would unleash are: "a light fighter production line", and Project 75I Could it be that goi is looking for a start partner for LCA or should it be seen in light of another...
by gaurav_w
21 Oct 2016 21:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 495636

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

https://twitter.com/gauravcsawant/status/789478201906962432 "BSF: We've killed 7 Pak rangers & 1 terrorist in counterfire at international border Hiranagar sector, J&K." BSF joins the battle. Manu pubby thinks BSF is "chest thumping" Increasingly feel "presstitutes&...
by gaurav_w
20 Oct 2016 11:05
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1228590

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/air-force-letter-creates-confusion-about-plans-to-set-up-indias-domestic-fighter-production-line/articleshow/54945552.cms Seems like speculative journalism.... May be we don't need to fret about another line, going by past track record it will take 4-...
by gaurav_w
14 Oct 2016 15:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 495636

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

The Terror Strike At EDI: Dangerous Portents Of Pakistan’s Desperation "the terrorists chose their objective well and approached it from the river rather than from the regular entry near the National Highway. The real aim was to engage the Army and impose maximum casualties when the interventio...
by gaurav_w
13 Oct 2016 14:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 495636

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

NSG is employed in case of hostage like situation or even if there is a threat of hostages being taken. Same arose in Pathankot imo where the pigs were holed up close to residential quarters and NSG was called.Pampore once IA was sure of no hostages they had the pigs on the roast.And I agree that ta...
by gaurav_w
12 Oct 2016 16:58
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1228590

Re: Indian Single Engined Multi Role Fighter with Transfer of Manufacturing Technology

Could it be that the reported request for information is for seeking collaboration/ consultancy on Tejas/AMCA and not for a new type of A/c. Also iirc there was some news of LM setting up weapon integration facility for tejas.
by gaurav_w
12 Oct 2016 10:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3237
Views: 938161

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Tonbo Imaging, a Bengaluru-based startup, has bagged a $100-million contract to manufacture and export ‘night-vision sights’ for guns to be sold by a US company to the Peruvian army. The device will be fitted on rifles supplied to Peru by US manufacturer Unified Weapon Systems (UWS). Tonbo and UWS w...