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by JTull
25 Mar 2024 17:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2694
Views: 1027487

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: 1020
Views: 610473

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: 1115
Views: 612236

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: 1688
Views: 705254

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: 8429
Views: 2891637

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: 8429
Views: 2891637

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: 896
Views: 3299255

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: 896
Views: 3299255

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: 8429
Views: 2891637

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: 1115
Views: 612236

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: 8429
Views: 2891637

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: 1115
Views: 612236

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: 4767
Views: 1450840

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: 666235

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: 56836

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: 3345
Views: 711540

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: 56836

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: 56836

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: 56836

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: 1867
Views: 413958

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: 896
Views: 3299255

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: 679
Views: 427753

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: 237511

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: 927
Views: 426207

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: 1115
Views: 612236

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: 1115
Views: 612236

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: 5575
Views: 1517962

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Won't these ships be moved under the gaze of a harbour master?
by JTull
13 Jan 2024 16:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 896
Views: 3299255

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

So GE is looking to add capacity for F404. Why isn't HAL interested?
by JTull
06 Jan 2024 19:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The IAF History Thread
Replies: 1171
Views: 317003

Re: The IAF History Thread

https://iafhistory.in/2024/01/06/who-was-mr-whj-wilkinson-cie-ics/ https://i0.wp.com/iafhistory.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Indian-Cadets-at-Cranwell.jpg?w=671&ssl=1 Who was Mr WHJ Wilkinson CIE, ICS? Mr. WHJ Wilkinson, CIE, ICS. This name, consistently appeared on entry forms for IAF Cadets ...
by JTull
05 Jan 2024 20:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1517962

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Anyone not knowing what UK AID is should watch this brilliant explanation by Shiv Aroor

https://x.com/ShivAroor/status/1694684 ... qfomw&s=09
by JTull
01 Jan 2024 00:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2694
Views: 1027487

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

Thanks for confirming my assessment. Converting technical capabilities to indigenous subsystems requires a national mission. Unfortunately our ordering process focuses mostly on costs, so favours suppliers who've already monetised their research costs. There's no incentive to develop unless the end ...
by JTull
31 Dec 2023 15:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2694
Views: 1027487

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

We've the technical maturity to integrate any weapon system. But we don't have emotional maturity or the vision to build every subsystem, even when we can. Prior to Atmanirbhar Bharat, it was deemed okay to import subsystems if there's no profit in producing each individual one of these. For example...
by JTull
26 Dec 2023 03:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2694
Views: 1027487

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

Is it possible for anyone knowledgeable to compare M88 with F414, as an alternative? What impact it could have on TEDBF capabilities.
by JTull
26 Dec 2023 03:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891637

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It's depressing when you hear stories like Mamata Banerjee flagging off her fifirst new train as railway minister full of those leaving Bengal to seek jobs elsewhere.