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by SidSoma
29 May 2023 12:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977615

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

However, what I’m finding quite surprising (wrt whatever details have got published so far), why is HAL/MoD/IAF not insisting on indigenous sub-system level replacements , without sacrificing the overall engine warranties, after a few years of pure-and-simple screwdrivergiri. :roll: They might be o...
by SidSoma
03 Mar 2023 19:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

Netra II rumored to get X band radar as well.
by SidSoma
18 Feb 2023 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2893345

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

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My are my Old and myopic eyes not seeing the gun ?
by SidSoma
08 Feb 2023 16:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 395142

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

About the LGB integration on Mirages Ramana Sir, I think there are a few better sources on this topic than the Blue skies podcast of Air Marshal R Nambiar (episode 2 on the integration of LGB on M2K). He describes how the learnings and mindset gained from his stint as ASTE was instrumental in the i...
by SidSoma
30 Jan 2023 14:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118949

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

In All this remember that Pakistan took delivery of J10 aircraft from China some time last year. I dont think the Army cares about any of this ....for now
by SidSoma
27 Jan 2023 14:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

So these super SU-30MKIs are for LAC use. With the decline of PAK and hence PAF and the threat from the western front, will this mean that most bases from the west will house lesser squadn and these will be moved to the east. We should see some new bases pop in east front also.... currently only ro...
by SidSoma
27 Jan 2023 14:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184711

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

X post..... This means IMF will give some Bakshis to porkies 146 containers from Pakistan Ordnance Factories head to Ukraine via its neighbours Pakistan has stepped up military supplies to Ukraine from the Karachi Port, coinciding with fresh Western defence supplies to Kyiv to thwart advances by th...
by SidSoma
17 Jan 2023 23:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758521

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Another one joins the fray...and a new fray is developing at the Transports.

https://idrw.org/talks-held-with-india- ... t-embraer/
by SidSoma
12 Jan 2023 19:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118949

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Spending $10 billion - Got to hand it to them. Not a single cent is received but advise given on how to spend already. Got to give it to the Pakis. They are able to generate a Narrative, mobilise the required operatives to support it and actually generate funds. Its amazing how they did the same ag...
by SidSoma
05 Jan 2023 17:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2893345

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

kiss the LCA goodbye. Min 2-3 years of further work integrating Russian Maal and more to develop our own. Lets be realistic here. I do Agree with you on this point. The Brits also must realise that after the 2-3 years, we will never have another ejection seat or a radome from them again for another...
by SidSoma
04 Jan 2023 18:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

The best way forward should be to add the Su-30MKI engine upgrade to the new engines for the AMCA program. This would sweeten the plot for the foreign vendor, as number of engines is huge. Mody sir, if this RFP come out .... we may not live to see the final selection (ala MMRCA). Best not to link a...
by SidSoma
03 Jan 2023 12:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

Sid Soma do they tell how much power is required for 1800 and 2400 modules? What about geometry? Ramana Sir, There is no data on the absolute numbers. What is said is "Although the Nose of the SU-30 can accommodate a radar with 2400 modules, it may be limited to 1800 modules due to shortage of...
by SidSoma
02 Jan 2023 21:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

As per "Youtube" Sources Uttam Mk3 to be fitted into Rambha to have between 1800 to 2400 TR Modules depending on the available engine power.



Watch 1:20 onwards
by SidSoma
23 Dec 2022 17:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794217

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

On a serious note. Its about time they plan for the replacement of Vikramaditya as well. Either add 2 Vikrant carriers or 1 Viki + 1 Enhanced Viki.

The currant Viki can take on the MiG 29s if they have some tech life left in them.
by SidSoma
23 Dec 2022 10:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794217

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

And just like that 5 years timeline became 7-8 years :( .

Who is accountable for such decisions ....... or do we say chalta hai.?
by SidSoma
14 Dec 2022 22:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736054

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Something does not add-up. Lets assume this entire ops went successful for PLA - then what would have they gained ? What would have they shown to their masses ? That we overwhelmed a local post and physically captured it scuffling with IA ? And if they indeed wanted to show that then why not escala...
by SidSoma
13 Dec 2022 01:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736054

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

We should stop imports from China. Wow, This will hurt us more than it will China. On an aside, I feel Indian mechanisms should do a better job of leaking/releasing details to the press. Even to this date we have no idea what the estimated Chinese casualty on Chinese side. (if Indian govt has agree...
by SidSoma
12 Dec 2022 18:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 416867

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

In Fact there are a few Indigenous private companies that can create Rampage type missiles
by SidSoma
09 Dec 2022 19:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848800

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

HTT-40 BTA ---> HJT-36 IJT ---> Hawk Mk132 AJT ---> Simulator Training (cockpit familiarization + aircraft carrier simulation) and Rafale B (real world aircraft) = graduation into a fully qualified Rafale Marine pilot* And somewhere in there ... between the dashes and the arrows....lies the case fo...
by SidSoma
09 Dec 2022 15:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Replies: 757
Views: 312588

Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive

I know we have come a long way in terms of preparedness if God-forbid, a 26/11 should happen again. But from a command & control standpoint, who would be the person (today) responsible for managing our response? Is it the NSA or a Secretary at the Home Ministry? We saw a lot of that when Pathan...
by SidSoma
08 Dec 2022 21:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758521

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Pratyush wrote:
The c295 can play many of the same roles when it's upgraded with the mission package similar to the C130.
Payload is quite small at 7 tons. I am not sure the SoF equipment is available for this
by SidSoma
08 Dec 2022 17:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758521

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

We are looking for a replacement for IL-76-MD-90A. This is a Turbofan with a payload of 60 Ton. C-130-J which is a small turboprop with a 20+ ton payload is being discussed, against C2 which is a Turbofan with a payload of 35 ton or A-400M which is a turboprop with a payload of 37 ton. Are there rea...
by SidSoma
08 Dec 2022 11:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449663

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

ashthor wrote:Once the TEDBF starts arriving the M Rafale can be transferred to IAF 36+81=117
This will never happen. TEDBF numbers will be adjusted to work with Rafale M.

Noob Pooch: Between IN and IAF, has there ever been a case where assets were transferred from one service to another.?
by SidSoma
07 Dec 2022 14:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4064
Views: 758521

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

But we should get a few more C130, no necessaroli C-130J but simpler vanilla versions without bells ad whistles C-130J despite having been modernized is just way too old a design. Modern C-390 outclasses it in every way despite being cheaper to buy and maintain. We should have never bought them as ...
by SidSoma
06 Dec 2022 11:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794217

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Small question and I think the Navy might be thinking on these lines, since Vikrant lift and lift entry are outward, when the ship is in Port, how difficult will it be cut the Metal of the Hull, expand it by a few feet and and add a new Lift, I think it will be doable in a month. I have a feeling o...
by SidSoma
03 Dec 2022 22:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794217

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

And above news of repeat Vikrant this is just sheer stupidity Repeat should have been 2/3 years ago with an aircraft picked (maybe Rafale for commonality) and wider lifts What ever unobtanium could have been delayed for a decade Honestly at this point of time, this seems to be the most sensible dec...
by SidSoma
22 Nov 2022 17:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 855
Views: 2893345

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

Just to add to it. HAL and every one of its suppliers are aware of the firm orders of LCA that have been issued and are finding the most cost efficient way to fulfill it (There is no motivation in completing all of them in a short period of time. They would like to work at a pace that prays for more...
by SidSoma
18 Nov 2022 17:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398595

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

India initiates fifth-generation AMCA fighter project https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/india-initiates-fifth-generation-amca-fighter-project Jane reporting that the construction of a box to test the RCS and Bird hit capabilities of AMCA has begun. Also the process for CCS approval for...
by SidSoma
01 Nov 2022 22:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547483

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

That would be like taking out a functioning Kavery from Tejas fleet, replacing it with F404 and howling at full moon about CATSAA. French tech will be good enough for optimising existing design but again, like “let us fix Kavery” consultancy, cannot bank on them to fix anything. Don’t know what Tel...
by SidSoma
13 Oct 2022 09:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 596130

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

How long will we continue with R 73 ? Can we design and make a IR homing AAM based on Astra or on the technologies developed fro Astra ? What about ASRAAM ? Will it be our standard short range AAM ? After the deployment of Astra Mk-1, several offshoot versions are being planned including an imaging...
by SidSoma
12 Oct 2022 10:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666922

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

The army has already operationalised its first Dhanush regiment along the China border, and is now looking at raising a second regiment with 18 guns by March 2023. From here https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-army-eyes-major-firepower-upgrade-to-counter-china-101664280649581.html Sigh...
by SidSoma
11 Sep 2022 23:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1666922

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

It's almost as if, the PRC of going to send one officer with a megaphone to the front. He will issue a challenge that we are going to launch a 500 km range MLRS system. We have to thank the Chinese for opening the eyes of Indian armed forces. And the israelis cause they dont have an equivalent system
by SidSoma
09 Sep 2022 16:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736054

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

But there is nothing to prevent them to do the same or do it again next summer, while we bled soldiers and equipment(their bleeding does not bother me). Not sure what military countermeasures we have in place to avoid a repeat. I hope we give back enough that they decide to do these shenanigans wit...
by SidSoma
08 Sep 2022 14:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977615

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Is it possible to copy the AL31, with the process and materials developed in India for the Kaveri or the HTFE25? I remember consulting for an Indian Tier 2 machining house to create 3D models from the available drawings for some important engine parts. The Tier 2 house had tried for over an year an...
by SidSoma
08 Sep 2022 11:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794217

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

If it was not for the AEW platform, a STOBAR vessel is actually sufficient for India's needs. .............. But the lack of an AEW capability aboard the Vikrant, is her Achilles heel. Unless technology can significantly bring down the weight of a AEW platform, a CATOBAR vessel is the only option. ...
by SidSoma
05 Sep 2022 13:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 413538

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

There are indications that the indigenous Uttam derivative may start equipping Tejas Mk1A fighters only from the 41st unit produced, thereby reducing the initial order size for Uttam radar sets to 33 units from the 53 units that was being projected earlier
From the article.
by SidSoma
04 Sep 2022 09:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848800

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Because MiG-29K is a disaster. It has not been ruggedized for naval ops. Many accounts by now. For all practical purposes, the MiG-29Ks need to be replaced in IN service. What can be the thought process for not ordering 5-10 LCA Navy twin and single seaters. 1. They will release Mig-29 Ks from cost...
by SidSoma
01 Sep 2022 13:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018978

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

The current timeline given by HAL is that the production run of the MK1A will go on till 2029 for the 73 single seat fighters. The MK2 will only enter production from 2030 onwards. Based on what are you so confidently stating that Mk2 will only enter production from 2030 onwards? From the Article A...
by SidSoma
01 Sep 2022 10:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018978

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

Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) cleared the project to develop Tejas Mark-2 with prototypes, flight testing and certification at a cost of over Rs 6,500 crore, in addition to the Rs 2,500 crore earlier sanctioned for it.
Any idea when this 2500 Cr was sanctioned and for what.
by SidSoma
23 Aug 2022 22:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018978

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

Nice reverse-engineering, Kartik! Putting my paranoid hat on: why are these tenders (especially for critical defense items) made public? Non-critical public sector procurement must be made public for transparency. But why this? I wouldn't put it past our enemies to try & sabotage some upstream ...