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- 25 Feb 2021 05:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2344
- Views: 1038434
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
Apparently the spyware hardware and other important details used on Saab Erieye platform (used by PAF among other air forces) has been compromised through hacking of Bombardier systems and released on Dark Web Link https://warisboring.com/bombardier-has-spy-plane-information-hacked-released-on-the-d...
- 10 Feb 2021 06:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3879
- Views: 1117919
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
A Japanese Soryu class sub while surfacing hit a Hong Kong registered bulk carrier damaging its,sailplanes and commns. eqpt.It now can't dive or communicate.Strange how Japan's best sub class can't detect a huge noisy bulk carrier! Was wondering the same.. it is the lead ship of Soryu class HV40fwz...
- 03 Feb 2021 20:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Myanmar news and discussion
- Replies: 641
- Views: 549212
Re: India-Myanmar news and discussion
Can we get our submarine back please since China is now openly backing up military junta and vetoed UNSC resolution against Myanmar
- 01 Feb 2021 21:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 369756
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
More like a desi Typhoon
- 29 Jan 2021 00:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1597218
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
<snip> How about 36 Raffies + 6 MRTT + 40 used-M2000Cs from French AF (life-extended to 3-3.5K hrs) for 5.5b Euros - they can keep their junk-Panthers for their own use, thank you!! FrAF does still have 50+ M2K Cs I think ... and IIRC they are up for replacement by the Raffies, but fund-crunch is d...
- 25 Jan 2021 12:27
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 1533
- Views: 715711
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Trainers are pre cursor to actual orders so the price might not reflect true production cost. Since it is for conversion training from legacy platforms I look at it as more of a demo price of a software for first time deals
- 23 Jan 2021 12:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
- Replies: 4447
- Views: 1561707
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/01/spacex-to-set-record-for-most-satellites-launched-on-a-single-mission/?amp=1 Looks like ISRO’s low cost model of micro satellite launches have got some serious competition. Space X next mission is planning to deploy 144 Satellites beating previous record set b...
- 13 Jan 2021 19:20
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 1533
- Views: 715711
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
HAL needs to be careful avoiding any kind of sabotaging effort
- 11 Jan 2021 13:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2811
- Views: 1684643
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news ... -delivered
French are upgrading their fleet of late production Mirage 2000D to serve them till 2030
French are upgrading their fleet of late production Mirage 2000D to serve them till 2030
- 10 Jan 2021 00:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3160
- Views: 935213
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Bloomberg has an article out today(behind paid wall)which says US Carrier (Ford -13.2 billion dollar) EMLS Catapult and arresting system (3.2 billion dollar) is still prone to frequent outages 3 years after commissioning. And we believe China will get it right first time?
- 05 Jan 2021 23:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3368
- Views: 914407
Re: Military Flight Safety
IAF mig 21 crashed shortly after take off in Rajasthan. Pilot ejected safely@ Livefist
- 04 Jan 2021 01:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2093
- Views: 646218
Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
This is an abandoned factory. I am "hopeful" that our procurement team did not visit these kind of sites to make a call !!!
- 03 Jan 2021 20:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
- Replies: 2093
- Views: 646218
Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
I hope these are not those mothballed mig 29s we have placed an order for
- 25 Nov 2020 19:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2941
- Views: 1084424
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Apparently two predators have reached India on a lease deal!. https://twitter.com/ani_digital/status/1331560058287579137 Indian Navy inducts two American Predator drones on lease, can be deployed on China border Livefist reports they are Sea Guardian - and running sorties over Bay of Bengal https:/...
- 25 Nov 2020 07:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
- Replies: 604
- Views: 223744
Re: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
USN Navy video on Malabar 2020
- 25 Nov 2020 07:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1274413
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
USN Video on Malabar 2020 part 2
- 17 Nov 2020 23:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020
- Replies: 163
- Views: 46505
Re: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020
Azerbaijan is rich in gas and it shows in the sudden development in their capital Baku. The formula 1 race in Baku Circuit is a proof that the country (Its leadership believes in show-off) has aspirations backed by serious funding from govt. Armenia on the other hand sadly left looking for crumbs fr...
- 17 Nov 2020 22:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2811
- Views: 1684643
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
It is official: Greece is requesting the purchase of 18-24 American F-35 fighters from the USA Following the decision of Kyriakos Mitsotakis to supply 18 twin-engine French Rafale fighter jets (six new and 12 slightly used), the Greek government officially addressed Washington asking for the immedi...
- 31 Oct 2020 22:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 4118
- Views: 1250074
- 31 Oct 2020 17:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020
- Replies: 163
- Views: 46505
Re: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020
What about some kind of electro magnetic micro bust? A lot of insect repellents use these kind of technologies where they either create uhf burst or a mass suicide traps like uv light to draw them close in masses.
- 30 Oct 2020 04:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1852685
- 29 Oct 2020 22:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
- Replies: 1463
- Views: 527994
Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Turkey is demonstrating their claim to the throne of Islamic world by displaying military prowess over their rivals in middle east. TSP will provide the foot soldiers and China will happily bank roll this campaign if it can upset the apple cart of the west and create another global distraction it c...
- 19 Oct 2020 21:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1227755
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Extra Ordinary times creates extra ordinary business models...just because it is not usual does not mean it is not normal in today's aviation industry
- 18 Aug 2020 15:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Myanmar news and discussion
- Replies: 641
- Views: 549212
Re: India-Myanmar news and discussion
Ex Indian Kilo spotted in Myanmar so the handover is completed though it is an open secret that it is manned by Indian crew. http://www.hisutton.com/Myanmar-Navy-Submarine.html Also interesting to know that Myanmar quietly inducted a landing dock ship Mottama. https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20...
- 01 Aug 2020 16:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1852685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Look at the guy at right photo bombing :) https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1286618459887951873?s=20 ---> Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhuri (‘Chau’) appointed the next Air Officer Commanding-in-chief of the IAF’s ‘sword arm’ Western Air Command. Takes over at the end of this month. Is that mock up ...
- 01 Aug 2020 16:01
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1628395
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
It's too late to mount a military attack now when the enemy is well entrenched with clear roads reinforcement in depth areas. We will have to pick another time and place but we must do that. 20 soldiers did not lay down their lives for nothing. Economic decoupling and punishment must continue as we...
- 22 Jul 2020 20:17
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2352934
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Does not look like it covered a long distance. I guess without knowing the objectives of the trial no point guessing just looking at the video
- 22 Jul 2020 20:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1852685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Must be a kid of a senior official or something to get this level of accessdarshan wrote:Disappointing to see the security protocols in place.
- 16 Jul 2020 22:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
- Replies: 4440
- Views: 1323143
Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
well deserved judgement. his family is mostly abroad it seems so he "needs" to stay in "touch". the email wasn't good enough for this guy. NATSEC be damned. unfortunately, there are plenty of malcontents like him in all branches of govt services. Indian ARMY asked Indian Army Pe...
- 04 Jul 2020 19:02
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1375
- Views: 534217
Re: Indian IT Industry
Is this homegrown by Reliance? Reliance Jio Launches Free Video Conferencing App ‘JioMeet’ To Take On Zoom; Can Support Up To 100 Participants https://swarajyamag.com/insta/reliance-jio-launches-free-video-conferencing-app-jiomeet-to-take-on-zoom-can-support-up-to-100-participants US Tech Giant Int...
- 29 May 2020 16:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7561
- Views: 1783250
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Minnesota used to be a polish enclave with largest polish immigrants settling there... now it has turned into a Somalian enclave. I wonder how Somali people managed to survive the winter of Minnesota. It is brutal!!
- 29 May 2020 11:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1852685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Also Su-30 MKI without a proper long range capable BVR Missile will keep on getting exposed to much smaller jets with better weapons package. We just cant keep on ramping up numbers but not focus on giving them proper teeth
- 29 May 2020 11:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 5322
- Views: 1852685
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
New types, weapon systems, supports, training etc. What happened to that mothballed mig-29 deal? Is it still on? Also Qatari M-2000 ? Given state sponsor Al-Jazeera being so anti- India I doubt that will happen. Qataris are very deceptive. At-UAE vetoed OIC (Pakistani) move against India for Kashmir
- 29 May 2020 07:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7561
- Views: 1783250
Re: Understanding the US - Again
US is cancelling visas of thousands of Chinese grads studying in US Universities suspected of having ties with Chinese Military https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/us/politics/china-hong-kong-trump-student-visas.html The Trump administration plans to cancel the visas of thousands of Chinese graduate...
- 28 May 2020 18:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 843731
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
the article clearly stated that HAL personnel from marine turbine division are not willing to travel to Kerala.... etc. Also if overseas guys are also not able to travel for obvious reasons.....
- 27 May 2020 19:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
- Replies: 4118
- Views: 1250074
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Why does some of the Su-30MKI radomes have a different shade? Is there any qualitative difference?
- 21 May 2020 20:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 843731
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
May be to free up the dry dock for maintenance or other projects
- 21 May 2020 18:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 843731
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
Covid-19 caused further delays for the trial of INS Vikrant http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2020/05/covid-19-delays-indigenous-aircraft.html The long wait for India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, is set to be even longer. Senior naval sources say the Covid-19 pandemic has set back...
- 21 May 2020 04:38
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
- Replies: 3885
- Views: 1900459
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Unlike commercial manufacturer no one within HAL will take the risk of garnishing data for the fear of so called corruption charges and CAG findings pointing out data fudging etc. For internal audiences. All the HAL leadership must be super defensive to protect their pension and post retirement bene...
- 20 May 2020 15:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2344
- Views: 1038434
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
With Embraer almost certain to be lapped up by Chinese after failed Boeing take over chances and possibilities of additional E-190 is remote now.