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by Rishi_Tri
10 Dec 2021 17:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809382

Re: Military Flight Safety

A few ppl rejoicing at demise of CDS, Gen Bipin Lakshman Singh Rawat: 1. Lt Gen HS Panag - tweeted RIP - when Gen was fighting for his life. 2. Col Baljit Bakshi(Rtd) - tweeted - Karma has its own way of dealing with people. 3. Wing Commander Anuma Acharya - tweeted - Khel Khatm, Khel Khatm. 4. Col ...
by Rishi_Tri
22 May 2021 00:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707363

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Bundelkhand Expressway. Goes through some of the most backward / poor region of India.

by Rishi_Tri
18 May 2021 18:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447655

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Sorry to say, but Train 18 / Vande Bharat is very much in public memory. Had a friend of mine travel from somewhere in South India to Ma Vaishno Devi in April, Yes, during the height of spread of China Virus. He made it a point to board Vande Bharat from Delhi to Katra because he wanted to experienc...
by Rishi_Tri
11 May 2021 22:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3344
Views: 707363

Re: Indian Roads Thread

There is a revolution happening in Bihar on infrastructure front especially Bridges. Bihar shall vie with other such spectacular bridges coming up across the country. Old Mahatma Gandhi setu connecting Patna with Hajipur has been demolished and new one is getting ready, while keeping the bridge runn...
by Rishi_Tri
03 May 2021 16:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 304778

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Lets get things into proper perspective: BJP / NDA misjudged economy (till 2018) and has taken very sharp corrective actions since, BJP / NDA has faced CAA and Farmers protests, BJP / NDA has had to deal with the Tsumani of China Wuhan Virus, and the attendant immense hardship faced by migrating poo...
by Rishi_Tri
02 May 2021 22:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 304778

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Results as they stand right now: Assam (126 seats) - NDA 78 ( BJP 58 , AGP 9), UPA 47 (INC 31), Others 1 ... CAA issue dead and buried now. Bengal (292 seats) - TMC 209, BJP 81 , Others 2 ... BJP up from 3 seats to 81 and is now firmly established in Bengal. Standard BJP formula to turn 2 or 3 seats...
by Rishi_Tri
22 Apr 2021 22:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625804

Re: Understanding the US - Again

On that note I encourage everybody here to sign up for this online program on Friday, April 23rd . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-hinduphobia-conference-rutgers-university-tickets-149644973143 Please share the link as widely as possible and encourage others to sign up/sign on as well. R...
by Rishi_Tri
12 Apr 2021 14:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

And, yes, the US Navy ship visit happened days after US Def Sec's visit. So, we should safely assume this had clearance at the highest levels. I am more interested in how India reacts. A diplomatic statement does not cut it. It should have been DRDO Missile Test accidentally falling close to the War...
by Rishi_Tri
11 Apr 2021 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Storm in a tea cup I would say.

Next time someone is fishing off Lakshadweep, conveniently conduct a 'friendly missile' test close by to test inter forces operability. All shall be good.
by Rishi_Tri
30 Mar 2021 22:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982589

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Chattisgarh has been very hot over the past few days. First soldiers lost their lives. Number of Anti India maoist cadres have been eliminated over the last few days, perhaps in retaliatory action. Rustom I may have been taken down in the process. Investigation shall reveal the true cause. In any ca...
by Rishi_Tri
21 Mar 2021 06:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783373

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The powers be should, following Vaze's NIA custody, go for Mr Sing's custody, then Mr Deshmuks. After all, though they may not be in power, but they have larger responsibility to the people of Maha. In my view, this has been a failure of the powers be / Fadnavis in not making use of their mandate a...
by Rishi_Tri
21 Mar 2021 06:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783373

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Don't be so sure. If i have to bet on 2 states Congress coming back to power with majority it is Karnataka and Maharashtra . The MVA corruption, thuggery , mismanagement has not hit Congress directly and in Karnataka thanks to constant bickering among various BJP factions, people are fed up and wil...
by Rishi_Tri
13 Mar 2021 13:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982589

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Don't think it was posted here: https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/01/11/drdo-lab-preps-for-tests-of-upgraded-cruise-missile-uav.html Rustom-II has achieved eight-hour flight endurance at 22,000 feet and efforts are now on to take the endurance closer to 24 hours at 30,000 feet, as per the user ...
by Rishi_Tri
11 Mar 2021 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794701

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Defence Acquisition Council had approved acquisition of Modular Bridges in December 2020. It was also outlined as import substitution decision. Are there any details on the size of the order and who did it go to? Have searched but without any success. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/defence-mini...
by Rishi_Tri
20 Feb 2021 07:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1670254

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...
by Rishi_Tri
15 Feb 2021 03:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794701

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...
by Rishi_Tri
14 Feb 2021 20:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794701

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--
by Rishi_Tri
14 Feb 2021 13:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794701

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...
by Rishi_Tri
12 Feb 2021 15:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398758

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.
by Rishi_Tri
10 Feb 2021 22:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 108
Views: 70392

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...
by Rishi_Tri
09 Feb 2021 21:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 108
Views: 70392

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 ...
by Rishi_Tri
09 Feb 2021 04:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

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...
by Rishi_Tri
05 Feb 2021 19:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 1892312

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--
by Rishi_Tri
05 Feb 2021 13:59
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2021
Replies: 37
Views: 186113

Re: Aero India 2021

Dakota, Netra, and Tejas with B1-B today morning.

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All photos original. Taken from open viewing grounds.
by Rishi_Tri
05 Feb 2021 09:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Replies: 428
Views: 154652

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.
by Rishi_Tri
03 Feb 2021 14:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783373

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Mort Walker wrote:Relevant for this thread:
Hilarious.. Jokes apart, this is what it is!!
by Rishi_Tri
02 Feb 2021 15:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 558902

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.
by Rishi_Tri
30 Jan 2021 23:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447655

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

CLW is beginning to roll out 9000 HP locos.

by Rishi_Tri
28 Jan 2021 23:35
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2021
Replies: 37
Views: 186113

Re: Aero India 2021

Practice runs by Tejas, Hawk jets have started at AFS Yelahanka.
by Rishi_Tri
26 Jan 2021 17:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707412

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.
by Rishi_Tri
25 Jan 2021 11:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

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. ...
by Rishi_Tri
23 Jan 2021 11:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

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 ...
by Rishi_Tri
23 Jan 2021 00:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231993

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...
by Rishi_Tri
22 Jan 2021 23:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447655

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...
by Rishi_Tri
17 Jan 2021 11:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982589

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...
by Rishi_Tri
14 Jan 2021 18:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662387

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...
by Rishi_Tri
14 Jan 2021 18:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662387

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...
by Rishi_Tri
13 Jan 2021 15:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3140
Views: 849515

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics



^^ Demands sustained high G maneuvers place on pilots.
by Rishi_Tri
12 Jan 2021 12:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707412

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...