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by gunnvant
04 Sep 2020 10:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1817609

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

Sir Derby is integrated as you know. Astra will be. Have not seen any report pointing to MICA or R77 (happy to be corrected)
by gunnvant
22 Jun 2020 22:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2786418

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

What would it take for the authorities to admit we are in "rampant community transmission" phase ? I believe in places like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, it is no longer possible to trace the transmission from someone who had gotten it from abroad. Would it change our govt prot...
by gunnvant
15 Jun 2020 21:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2052372

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

I think LCH is in air. Night flying trials?
by gunnvant
11 Jun 2020 15:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2817
Views: 871633

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

^^ Very sobering read by the officer and points put across very well without any hyperbolics. Can only hope and pray that the attitude and situation is better now at HAL/PSUs +1 I feel like I have had rose tinted glass view of many DPSU products over the years. High time we create multiple entities...
by gunnvant
11 Jun 2020 15:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2151941

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The date 10 December, 2020 is wrong though
by gunnvant
13 Aug 2019 22:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1403104

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Isn't the remark by J&K Governor on asking Rahul Gandhi to visit kashmir probably a mistake? Now the opposition would want to come and spread their own agenda. I think it was a mis-step, there was no need for the Governor to make that statement. Just saw toi-let and un-hindu trying to portray R...
by gunnvant
13 Aug 2019 21:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1403104

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Isn't the remark by J&K Governor on asking Rahul Gandhi to visit kashmir probably a mistake? Now the opposition would want to come and spread their own agenda. I think it was a mis-step, there was no need for the Governor to make that statement. Just saw toi-let and un-hindu trying to portray Ra...
by gunnvant
13 Aug 2019 18:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 171249

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

I came across some interesting dev boards that can do ml inference (YOLO, object detection), these low cost embedded devices consume very little power: https://www.seeedstudio.com/Sipeed-MAix-BiT-for-RISC-V-AI-IoT-p-2872.html This one is for audio processing : https://www.espressif.com/en/products/h...
by gunnvant
13 Aug 2019 17:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1218479

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Mods can we lock this thread? IMHO, there are no new developments/reports that can be discussed here. If something new comes we can open it again
by gunnvant
03 Aug 2019 19:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 946422

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Was watching press conference held yesterday. I think some things stand out. We are trying to communicate to the world that 1. Pak establishment is involved by showing mines with pak ordinance markings. 2. US arms are being used by terrorists, as pointed out by the good general, I think he did empha...
by gunnvant
03 Jun 2019 20:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3361
Views: 864957

Re: Military Flight Safety

No updates yet. Chinese SAM will be far too speculative. Let's not make guesses
by gunnvant
03 Jun 2019 18:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1222079

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

Vishnu Som wrote about MKI upgrade https://twitter.com/VishnuNDTV/status/1119189467028307968 Mods, please delete/move if irrelevant. Opening tweet seems to suggest that the AESA is operational, quick google search suggests it started integration tests in 2015, https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-...
by gunnvant
11 Apr 2019 17:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Admins, should we think of closing this thread?
by gunnvant
11 Apr 2019 17:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1218479

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Admins, is this time to close this thread? This doesn't seem to be going anywhere.
by gunnvant
01 Apr 2019 09:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 171249

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

One can start with keras, its clean and simple api then move on to more low level api. This can be a good starting point https://github.com/ChristosChristofidis ... p-learning
by gunnvant
01 Apr 2019 09:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 171249

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

fanne wrote:Thanks guys!! I may need more help
Sir jee, will be more than happy to pitch in. If you live in blr, can work collaboratively.
by gunnvant
31 Mar 2019 08:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 212445

Re: Indian ASAT Test

Is there any confirmed report about RISAT 1 targeting by Chinese, or is this a CT? Strong suspicions that the debris field detected near RISAT 1 shortly before it malfunctioned was created by Cheen Read here for more details https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7705&start=2...
by gunnvant
31 Mar 2019 08:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 171249

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

Arjun, thanks for the input (particularly what course to take, otherwise it was an ocean and even with that link, one would not have made any progress. Where do you start? You cannot do all - nearly 1000-5000 hours of learning, mostly repeating and perhaps confusing). Follow up question - I see mos...
by gunnvant
31 Mar 2019 08:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 212445

Re: Indian ASAT Test

The two sats that Chinese built and launched for TSP are the same ones that are being used to watch over post Pulwama operations? one would expect that but could well be just an assumption. One of those sats is said to be X-band, maybe similar to Israeli origin Risat2 so, why did they target Risat1...
by gunnvant
04 Mar 2019 20:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

@Jtull ji
Lets not discuss this sirjee. Humble request only. Forgive nanha mujahid. Mods please delete if necessary.
by gunnvant
04 Mar 2019 16:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1218479

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

There are two videos on Liveleak website of the aftermath of the two PAF jets on the ground with a pilot killed and one being spoken to by the public. Not sure if this is some propaganda but looks real as I havent seen these on Indian sites. They are on probably on page 2 or 3 on Liveleak.com now, ...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 15:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 171249

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

I work for a company that helps organizations in adapting data science/ML. We both consult and train. Here are some of the observations that I have made over the years (purely based on my interactions with industry folks in Bangalore/Chennai/Hyderabad/Pune/Gurgaon circuit) 1. Big IT companies (Infy/...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 14:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Would like to bring up another incident at work today! A gora colleague ( who happens to be a pilot ) at coffee machine was talking to a paki colleague while I approach and we start talking general office gossip Suddenly the gora says that he read in the news that India sent a Mig 21 which is a rel...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 14:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

While scavenging phoren media about general perception on balakot episode, I am afraid friends we have lost the propaganda battle. Most rags I.e. usual suspects have picked up the paki line of the narrative. We are the warmongers apparently :roll: Then I chanced upon this farticle from WaPo and tho...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 12:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

manjgu wrote:I meant is there any way we can deter shpiping from coming to karachi ... in a no war no peace situation as it's today
Gurus here can enlighten more. I am a nanha mujahid looking for enlightenment. :D
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 11:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

1) i think move is towards escalation...Z plus security to Chiefs ( IAF, IN) from yesterday, flare up at LOC, Modi ji stmt abt pilot project etc, amount of air activity over my head... I think IA is not fully deployed and is still in process of taking up positions. 2) any idea about shipping questi...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 11:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Do you guys think that there is move towards de-escalation now? Any public briefings by MOD/Foreign Ministry planned?
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 11:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Yagnasri wrote:Is there any public news or announcement from Pakis on the death of F16 pilot? Sorry if I have missed it.
Only a firstpost article. Nothing official from NaaPakis.
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 01:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

ArjunPandit wrote:^^sorry what video is being talked about..i am missing out completely. It's moving faster than i can process today
Sir ji there is a propagaandu video, napakis prepared before they released WingCo. Its in bad taste you may not want to see it.
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 00:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

If we think about it, the long term solution seems to be dismantling of the deep state (ISI/Army). Hope some covert actions are in being planned by Doval ji. We cannot dismantle the deep state. PA is not an alien entity. It is normal citizens of Pak, who decide to officially take panga with us. Sto...
by gunnvant
02 Mar 2019 00:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

manjgu wrote:I cant sleep ... too much adrenaline flowing ... we had a blackout drill yesterday ...
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by gunnvant
01 Mar 2019 23:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Keep the war mongering going without actually invading Pak. Once they decide to open their airspace, come up with a threat that we will be bombing Mudrike and mobilize IAF flying towards PAK and then come back. Meanwhile pound them hard on LC. Keep them on edge. Make them waste their resources. The...
by gunnvant
01 Mar 2019 23:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1396251

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

There's indeed heavy air activity and without saying anything further you can go check out flightradar24. Happy news with Wg. Commander. Made my friday :) There is nothing in the air North of Delhi & West of Jaipur. Something is going down. I can't see a lot activity up North. There is a lone &...
by gunnvant
28 Oct 2017 11:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Replies: 3500
Views: 1000843

Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017

neerajb wrote:
Jingo is very-very happy. Thanks for share.
by gunnvant
28 Oct 2017 11:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - 29 September 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 617211

Re: Terroristan - 29 September 2017

Couple more pivots (on the data in the post of the Drone Strikes, shared by poster Gunnvant) I just wanted to see if the birds had any preferred hunting time https://i.imgur.com/xNdMG8c.jpg Pivot of Drone strike with hourly time-slots https://i.imgur.com/CFUecXy.jpg Awesome Sir!! You know your pivo...
by gunnvant
27 Oct 2017 11:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - 29 September 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 617211

Re: Terroristan - 29 September 2017

I came across this interesting data set on drone strikes in terror-land from 2004 to 2016 by Uncle Sam. Here is the data set https://www.kaggle.com/zusmani/pakistan ... tacks/data

If some senior members can help setting up some context, I can munge this data and maybe explore some insights