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- 20 Feb 2021 07:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1312
- Views: 376539
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/1362441147738710019?s=20 ---> Indian Army planning to order two to three additional regiments of the K-9 Vajra-T Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH) for deployment in mountainous areas especially Ladakh. https://twitter.com/TheWolfpackIN/status/136231865530496205...
- 15 Feb 2021 03:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 281384
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
The most interesting topic in the video was about auto-loader. The design head categorically says IA Generals insists on 4 men crew! Yet at the same time send CVRDE on a wild goose chase with reducing weight! This shows how Armor guys are least interested in improving Arjun. They don't want auto-lo...
- 14 Feb 2021 20:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 281384
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Overview of Arjun Mk 1A major upgrades. Very informative.
From today's dedication of the Arjun Mk 1A to the nation by PM Modi. Also very informative.
--Atma Nirbhar Bharat--
From today's dedication of the Arjun Mk 1A to the nation by PM Modi. Also very informative.
--Atma Nirbhar Bharat--
- 14 Feb 2021 13:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 281384
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
This is in response to tsp buying the Chinese vt-4 tank. That tank outguns and out armours the T-90. I had written then when this was signed that IA will have to order Arjun to match them (which is heavier, more protected, and more powerful gun than VT-4). Only the heavy boys in the world can match...
- 12 Feb 2021 15:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 539
- Views: 155983
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Shekhar Singh wrote:India Is Building 6th Generation Unmanned Fighter Jet
Thanks for posting this video.
Per Dr Deodhare in this interview, AMCA fabrication has already started with four parts already manufactured. Target date for AMCA to fly is 2024.
- 10 Feb 2021 22:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5360
Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
IMRH presentation during Aero India. Tons of details on IMRH including designs shared. Among other details, "The wind tunnel tests have been better than expectation. The actual performance characteristics are more than likely to be better than indicated." We are truly on way to being Self...
- 09 Feb 2021 21:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5360
Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
IMRH presentation during Aero India. Tons of details on IMRH including designs shared. Among other details, "The wind tunnel tests have been better than expectation. The actual performance characteristics are more than likely to be better than indicated." We are truly on way to being Self ...
- 09 Feb 2021 04:21
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 5132
- Views: 881223
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
https://www.cfr.org/blog/2020-election-numbers 2020 US Election by Numbers Popular Vote: "Biden won 81,283,098 votes, or 51.3 percent of the votes cast. He is the first U.S. presidential candidate to have won more than 80 million votes. Trump won 74,222,958 votes, or 46.8 percent of the votes c...
- 05 Feb 2021 19:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 5268
- Views: 1130257
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
^^IOC for LUH is perhaps as big a news as order for Tejas. We can say goodbye to Ka 226.
May LUH be Everything that the Forces and Nation want it to be.
--Atma Nirbhar Bharat--
May LUH be Everything that the Forces and Nation want it to be.
--Atma Nirbhar Bharat--
- 05 Feb 2021 13:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2021
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7394
Re: Aero India 2021
Dakota, Netra, and Tejas with B1-B today morning.



All photos original. Taken from open viewing grounds.



All photos original. Taken from open viewing grounds.
- 05 Feb 2021 09:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
- Replies: 287
- Views: 65831
Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Indeed. What a journey!
This shall shape the future generations.
GOI / HAL should plan on offering HTT 40s to flying clubs across the country at concessional rates.
HAL / Aeronautical Societies should likely develop Red Bull racing like racing series in India using HTT 40.
This shall shape the future generations.
GOI / HAL should plan on offering HTT 40s to flying clubs across the country at concessional rates.
HAL / Aeronautical Societies should likely develop Red Bull racing like racing series in India using HTT 40.
- 03 Feb 2021 14:17
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 2352
- Views: 209037
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Mort Walker wrote:Relevant for this thread:
Hilarious.. Jokes apart, this is what it is!!
- 02 Feb 2021 15:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
- Replies: 189
- Views: 48474
Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Beautiful snaps of a fantastic weapons platform. Will it be possible for those at Aero India to get good clean side profile of LCH, the LSP version? I haven't come across high resolution image that's clean.
- 30 Jan 2021 23:58
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 3968
- Views: 768765
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
CLW is beginning to roll out 9000 HP locos.
- 28 Jan 2021 23:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Aero India 2021
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7394
Re: Aero India 2021
Practice runs by Tejas, Hawk jets have started at AFS Yelahanka.
- 26 Jan 2021 17:22
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 8811
- Views: 1029648
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
V_Raman wrote:Is Covaxin proven effective? Why are they not administering covaxin in India?
Covaxin is being administered on large scale in India. Reports indicate that Covaxin induced anti bodies shall last 6-12 months.
- 25 Jan 2021 11:50
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 5132
- Views: 881223
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Bush Jr., The 2nd Bush admin was even afraid to sneeze Cashmere. And hence the US SD had to resort to obscure obama human rights discussions and since that did not pan out tried to do some climate change nonsense. Biden admin is on backfoot already right off the gate trying to balance perceptions. ...
- 23 Jan 2021 11:14
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 5132
- Views: 881223
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Ok, that's it, folks. Kashmir is gone. No way we can hold on to it now that new TSPA leadership cadre is going to be trained with IMET funds, making them effectively invincible ghazis. Also the US is so omnipotent that it controls everything that can happen in the Indian subcontinent. If terrorist ...
- 23 Jan 2021 00:26
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 5132
- Views: 881223
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
"Biden administration to revive military-to-military ties with Pakistan" https://www.dawn.com/news/1602541/biden-administration-to-revive-military-to-military-ties-with-pakistan "The Biden administration sees Pakistan as an “essential partner” in any peace process in Afghanistan and b...
- 22 Jan 2021 23:04
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 3968
- Views: 768765
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Vande Bharat Express - 44 Train Set Contract Award SrfLK3xxWWs ^^Interview with Sudhanshu Mani, Former GM, ICF. Some points: -Pantograph, Transformer, Convertor, Traction Motor, Control System, Lighting, Passenger Information System, Bogie, AC, Coach - to be done by Medha. -22 months til first Train...
- 17 Jan 2021 11:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2477
- Views: 569656
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Army Day celebrations on 15th Jan'21: Longer Drone Swarm demonstration video. Included - Swarm of 75 drones Autonomous drone functioning Reconnaissance, Med Evac and Armed drones Drones identified targets Armed drones dropped charges that destroyed the targets One of the armed drones also had what l...
- 14 Jan 2021 18:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 534
- Views: 117245
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Almost 30 years of hard work culminates in 46,000 crore order for Tejas. Words are not enough to convey gratitude to everyone who toiled till the end was achieved. PM Modi has been huge supporter of Tejas program. He has mentioned it in almost every Independence Day speech, election rallies over the...
- 14 Jan 2021 18:00
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
- Replies: 534
- Views: 117245
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Press Information Bureau .. release >> https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1688287 ***** Cabinet approves Procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’ from HAL for IAF Posted On: 13 JAN 2021 5:25PM by PIB Delhi The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Del...
- 13 Jan 2021 15:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 2242
- Views: 408429
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
^^ Demands sustained high G maneuvers place on pilots.
- 12 Jan 2021 12:41
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 8811
- Views: 1029648
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
^^^^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/coronavirus India recorded 12,584 new cases on 11 Jan 2021. Its the lowest since 10,974 new cases recorded on 17 Jun 2020. Also, it's down 87.15% from high of 97,894 new cases recorded on 17 Sep 2020 and that too without any vaccination, without people observ...
- 09 Jan 2021 00:54
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6098
- Views: 1360030
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
My experience in setting up own firm and getting GST in post Corona world. Started the process of setting up own outfit sometime middle of last year. It took about 12 weeks. Getting incorporated used to take about 2-3 weeks before Corona. But its understandable given that economy was just about comi...
- 09 Jan 2021 00:18
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6098
- Views: 1360030
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
India was essentially shut for last week of March'20, whole of April'20, largely shut in May'20, partially shut in June'20 and July'20, largely open in Aug'20 and Sep'20 (but limited number of people were going out), and fully open only from Oct'20 onwards. Large parts of economy - domestic tourism,...
- 20 Dec 2020 14:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 1548
- Views: 288267
Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Posting here my piece on the history & future nuclear submarine plans of India , please do let me know what you think. https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/long-road-to-the-ins-arihant-and-beyond-milestones-reached-and-the-road-ahead Tried to measure the subs using the images. One sub seems bigge...
- 08 Dec 2020 18:09
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 8811
- Views: 1029648
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
From WSJ: Scientists Investigate Whether Exposure to Earlier Coronavirus Helped Asia Fight Covid-19 https://www.wsj.com/articles/scientists-investigate-whether-exposure-to-earlier-coronavirus-helped-asia-fight-covid-19-11607166230 ^^ Article tries to explore why Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, M...
- 06 Dec 2020 00:54
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
- Replies: 8811
- Views: 1029648
Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
200,000+ more deaths forecasted by April .. Yes, some models (reputable) show, *unless we change* this could be more than 5 Million deaths. Too many Trump worshipers are still anti-maskers and anti-science which put everyone at risk. Since this is global pandemic the whole world is going to suffer....
- 05 Dec 2020 00:10
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1998
- Views: 296660
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
GHMC 2020 Tally: TRS - 55 BJP - 48 AIMIM - 44 Others - 3 GHMC - 2016 Tally: TRS - 99 AIMIM - 44 BJP - 4 Others - 3 Knowing that municipal results mean only so much (BJP has not been able to transfer its municipal election performance in Delhi to assembly), that is spectacular by any measure for BJP....
- 02 Dec 2020 07:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 3799
- Views: 431402
Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
https://twitter.com/strategic_front/status/1331893013904306177?s=20 ---> The IAF selected the Airbus C-295 to replace the HS748. The $2 billion deal for 56 C-295 has cleared the cost negotiation stage, CCS is yet to approve the acquisition. Airbus is working with DRDO for AEW&CS (Pic 1) and Mul...
- 02 Dec 2020 06:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
- Replies: 2179
- Views: 285825
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
^^ Brilliant. Want to see Vikrant showing off in South China Sea soon 
Do the Sea Trials also mean landings and take offs?

Do the Sea Trials also mean landings and take offs?
- 01 Dec 2020 14:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1127
- Views: 281384
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
This is HUGE.... CVRDE 1500 HP Engine https://alphadefense.in/cvrde-1500-hp-engine/ 29 Nov 2020 The behemoth of all diesel engines designed and developed in India is now ready. The Prototype is tested for full power using the turbocharger made by GTRE. After hearing near constant depressing news on...
- 27 Nov 2020 03:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 1095
- Views: 345900
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
MWF shall be an exceptional aircraft within the design philosophy that has been adopted for it. But the more I think about it, the more difficult I find to justify it. Almost all the new fighter programs on the drawing board or coming off the drawing board now are 5th Gen or 6th Gen. Then why are we...
- 23 Nov 2020 13:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 4197
- Views: 1222236
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Astra air combat missile to be soon tested from Tejas. The all-weather day and night capable Astra , which currently has a strike range of around 100-km, will eventually replace the expensive Russian, French and Israeli BVRAAMs that are currently imported to arm IAF fighters. DRDO also plans to beg...
- 19 Nov 2020 13:26
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6098
- Views: 1360030
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
https://bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/banking/here-is-all-you-need-to-know-about-what-went-wrong-with-lakshmi-vilas-bank/78404094 The more I read about LVB, the more failure of the bank falls at the feet of RBI. -Malvinder / Shivinder Singh brothers were allowed to take out loans of more th...
- 18 Nov 2020 19:42
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 6098
- Views: 1360030
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
-Franklin Templeton
-PMC Bank
-Yes Bank
-Laxmi Vilas Bank..
4 large failures in the last six months. Wonder who is next!
The administration seems to be totally oblivious to the tragedy faced by Urban India / Middle Class.
-PMC Bank
-Yes Bank
-Laxmi Vilas Bank..
4 large failures in the last six months. Wonder who is next!
The administration seems to be totally oblivious to the tragedy faced by Urban India / Middle Class.
- 15 Nov 2020 10:45
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2020 US election results discussion
- Replies: 901
- Views: 62938
Re: 2020 US election results discussion
Also another thing I somehow don't understand here are posters who think Trump was crucial to Indian interests and that Biden would be a catastrophe ...Anyone who has followed US politics knows that Biden is one of the most "old system" guys there is in politics ... he isn't bernie , he i...
- 13 Nov 2020 06:48
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 625
- Views: 124114
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
^^The smaller of the Maruti Suzuki cars were always rumored to be matchboxes on four wheels. What I find disconcerting is that Maruti Suzuki continues to bring out vehicles that are patent safety hazards. S-Presso is absolute dabba and looks unsafe. It is interesting that Kia Seltos has scored Three...