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by JTull
16 Apr 2024 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 396
Views: 108914

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

Sasural Me Khoob Hui khatirdari :mrgreen: KER - No.1 in ISIS placement. Another KER Muslim caught by the Afghan secret service. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GK35DxGWMAA24PU?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GK35D7QW4AAZIT4?format=jpg&name=large Can I request you please edit t...
by JTull
12 Apr 2024 20:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 983
Views: 3945328

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Great news!

I hope these 97 are MK1B as it would be a shame to have same aircraft as today being made in 2032. I'd like to see co-cured wings with wingtip rails and a desi IRST being brought in from Mk2 variant.
by JTull
12 Apr 2024 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1513169

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

@mody PowerPC based DFCC has got nothing do with the data transfer rates of the mission computer/bus.
by JTull
09 Apr 2024 15:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2980469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

India to stop importing urea by 2025 end: Mandaviya India will by the end of 2025 stop importing urea as a massive push for domestic manufacturing has helped bridge the gap between supply and demand, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said. In an interaction with PTI, the mini...
by JTull
07 Apr 2024 14:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

I thought Astra IR had been cancelled and replaced by an all new IR missile project built with new propulsion system.
by JTull
03 Apr 2024 23:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

https://x.com/sneheshphilip/status/1775573553234223459?s=20 The night trial of #Agni Prime nuclear missile test successfully test fired off Odisha coast just now. Agni Prime is the new missile in India’s nuclear arsenal. This is why it’s special https://x.com/TheHemantRout/status/177556870610777313...
by JTull
03 Apr 2024 14:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1312
Views: 727975

Re: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions

Development between 2014-2024 11. Renewable Energy - 95.7gW - Increased by 400% ... 59. Installed Solar Energy Capacity-74.30 GW - Increased by 30 times 60. Installed Wind Power Capacity-42633 MW - Doubled. Please address this. Also please post it on X and share the link so we can spread the word w...
by JTull
02 Apr 2024 00:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 659
Views: 299711

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

China will be able to produce 300,000 cruise missile per year if this is true: https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1774741155172770106 And we are still stuck at a few hundreds a year! Since they wish to dominate the world, let them undertake this for just one year. They'd have achieved all their...
by JTull
25 Mar 2024 17:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2732
Views: 1088758

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

Nitin Gokhale's new video quoting HAL CMD, mentioned rollout in Dec 2025 or early 2026. Ignore all other noise.
by JTull
25 Mar 2024 02:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1029
Views: 668511

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

More Astronaut candidates to be selected from IAF in 6 months https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/after-fab-4-next-round-of-astronaut-selection-may-begin-in-6-month/articleshow/108503855.cms I have a question around the number of test pilots that are qualified every year. I somehow hav...
by JTull
25 Mar 2024 02:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

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by JTull
20 Mar 2024 21:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1693
Views: 747804

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Does Somalia have a functioning goverment? We should recover the cost of the drone they shot down And those scum should be held for a long time If it wishes, Indian govt can force the insurers of the MV Ruen, its cargo and crew to cough up costs of entire operation, and hold the ship until paid. US...
by JTull
20 Mar 2024 19:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2980469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I have been waiting on Google Earth to update the location ( 24° 5'39.49"N, 69°20'53.50"E) but last image is from 5/2021.
by JTull
19 Mar 2024 03:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2980469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2024/Mar/17/indias-private-investment-puzzle India’s private investment puzzle According to the government data, private investment at both the current and constant prices was 27% of the gross domestic product (GDP). NEW DELHI: Despite the Government’s thru...
by JTull
13 Mar 2024 18:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 983
Views: 3945328

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

I don't mind a delay of few weeks to get all certifications and all ground trials completed. This will be first airframe with all 43 changes incorporated. M2K upgrade crash comes to mind.
by JTull
06 Mar 2024 22:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 983
Views: 3945328

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

GE production limit is to prevent exports and even keep IAF hand to mouth. Any high tempo operations will immediately bring forth serviceability issues. HAL should prioritise bringing production to desh suggesting to GE that it can use its capacity for other things.
by JTull
04 Mar 2024 16:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2980469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Self employment is also job creation. Poverty alleviation needs a multi-pronged approach and goes beyond just two-times a day food. Modiji has made living with dignity a critical requirement. Empowerment with local self-employment is key to preventing mass migration to urban centres. This also reduc...
by JTull
04 Mar 2024 16:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

I think we are debating on a non-issue We are not. A canard is being spread, and I wish to know if it has any basis in reality. Clearly there was no basis to state: Check the dimensions & weight of VSHORAD vs Igla or Stinger. Its both bigger and heavier for it to be shoulder-fired Srai: based o...
by JTull
03 Mar 2024 22:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2980469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Travelled extensively across North India and in TS & AP through big/smaller cities and pilgrimage sites this month. Marked reduction, almost total absence of begging on streets in most places visited. Even the poorest were trying to make a living, something is working damn right well now. This ...
by JTull
03 Mar 2024 21:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Check the dimensions & weight of VSHORAD vs Igla or Stinger. Its both bigger and heavier for it to be shoulder-fired Srai: based on the pictures you shared, I am not able to discern any size difference between the two. In fact, the MRSAM launcher accommodates 8 missiles, while Akash-NG accommod...
by JTull
24 Feb 2024 15:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1506470

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Loved the videos by various bloggers of Banihal to Sangaldan train.
I hope Vande Bharat trains will be heated for passenger comfort.
Will these sections be opened up to freight trains?
by JTull
13 Feb 2024 21:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 693297

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

LE Uranium is the problem here. We've never invested that much in centrifuge tech to be able to produce it at industrial scale (to power 15-20GW of PHWRs with this ANEEL fuel), for fear of attracting attention.
by JTull
13 Feb 2024 14:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 60475

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

$78 billion sounds big today but by 2030, when India has doubled to $7 billion economy, it'll appear to be a great deal. One lesson Ukraine war has taught Europe is not to rely too much on one supplier. We're transforming into a green economy with particular focus on hydrogen. Gas will be a small co...
by JTull
13 Feb 2024 00:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 737955

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Has the Silkyara tunnel work recommenced?
by JTull
12 Feb 2024 22:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 60475

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Just goes to show that it was never about the Naval personnel, but it's just opposition of one person!
by JTull
12 Feb 2024 17:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 60475

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Thank You JTull for posting this news. Greatly appreciated. ... I waited 10mins after the news broke but only the IAF thread was active on BRF. Glad to be able to share such wonderful news. I'd like to add to what you said about attacking LNG shipments from Qatar. India will be a responsible power ...
by JTull
12 Feb 2024 03:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 60475

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

All 8 pardoned. 7 have already reached India

https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/in-m ... 212030138/

In major diplomatic triumph, Qatar frees Navy veterans jailed on espionage charges
by JTull
09 Feb 2024 00:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1877
Views: 447810

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

What a joke! https://globalnews.ca/news/10264872/canada-china-foreign-interference-elections-csis-report/ The declassified document, dated Feb. 24, 2023, is titled, “Briefing to the Minister of Democratic Institutions on Foreign Interference.” It called China “by far the most significant threat.” I...
by JTull
07 Feb 2024 17:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 983
Views: 3945328

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

My other question does that the MK1A loose 1 pylon for a CCM when carrying the SPJ's or will it still have the ability to carry 2 CCM +4 BVR missiles with SPJ's No idea. But they are working on dual missile pylons for Astra, and perhaps ASRAAM. Hope they qualify new wings for second lot of 97 with ...
by JTull
06 Feb 2024 02:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 472217

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Adani Group's $1.2 Billion Kutch Copper Project In Gujarat To Start Operations From March 2024 The first phase of Adani Group's $1.2-billion copper manufacturing facility at Mundra in Gujarat will start operations by March-end. Touted as the world's largest single-location copper manufacturing plan...
by JTull
05 Feb 2024 23:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 462
Views: 240702

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

All these pictures have been in circulation for years. Can you please add them to the first post in the thread?
by JTull
01 Feb 2024 15:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 446704

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

DRDO has Rafale IR sensor as a more modern solution to compare with.

I am looking forward to seeing it on LCA Mk2 prototypes.
by JTull
01 Feb 2024 02:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

These missiles are optimised for better performance and higher maneuverability during the second pulse. While they should be able to engage targets during first pulse (a much longer) phase, but I wonder if they can be as effective as a single pulse-only missile. By the 'optimised' I mean the chosen ...
by JTull
31 Jan 2024 22:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1155
Views: 679161

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Simple answer: boosters You can add-on different size boosters for desired range. The negative side is larger boosters mean minimum engagement zone gets pushed out further as it won’t be able to intercept while the booster is still attached and running. So you need both. Good point. This is analogo...
by JTull
20 Jan 2024 21:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5619
Views: 1585520

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Won't these ships be moved under the gaze of a harbour master?