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- 23 Apr 2024 18:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 856
- Views: 449576
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
We will need to replace all the MKIs in the future. That is 270-282. IMO AMCA will replace MKI. [---snip---] 180-220 - Second tranche (similar to Mk1 and Mk2 numbers) We are starting to come around to 200 of a type with our thinking/planning. The numbers are highly optimistic. In my view MoD is in ...
- 11 Mar 2024 15:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Great points by Nachiket. I'd like to add one point each for Why .223 was picked up Most of the casualty on a battlefield is done by the artillery. One of the doctrine at first US forces & later by NATO forces adopted was using infantry to lay down suppressive fire to hold the line & call ar...
- 22 Sep 2023 13:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1208487
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
They could also have finalized the MTA for IAF & planned to put chapaati on it. An AESA paneled non-rotating unit would've been possible. But I'll wait till 2035 for the idea to dawn on IAF.
- 08 Aug 2023 16:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1114238
- 27 Jul 2023 15:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 585795
Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
OPTION 1 The nuclear reactor generates steam. The steam turbine drives an alternator which generates electric power. This electric power charges the batteries. The batteries supply power to an electric motor which drive the propellor, through a gear box OPTION 2 The nuclear reactor generates steam....
- 27 Jul 2023 14:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army Aviation
- Replies: 96
- Views: 37740
Re: Indian Army Aviation
Rumor is Army wants autopilot on LUH thus delaying the order.
- 27 Jul 2023 13:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
- Replies: 2005
- Views: 585795
Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
I just hope NDB goes the whole hog & design the SSN with electric propulsion in mind. Even if they go with 35MW PMM type motor, for which there was a TDF grant a while ago to build a scalable prototype, it'll be a huge step up in stealth. France et.al. are moving towards Rim Driven Propellers, f...
- 23 Jun 2023 14:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 884044
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
In Sept 2022, this news reporter came out with this piece (why the F-18SH is superior to the Rafale M) ---> ahh.. Saurabh Joshi.. Once exchanged a few posts to explain ballistics, how barrel length affects it & how making a suitable rifle is not strictly only an engineering problem. This was lo...
- 07 Jun 2023 17:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
- Replies: 424
- Views: 225344
Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
India's Secret Hacking Industry The company charged twenty-five hundred dollars for a month of work by a single hacker, and the presentation said that it had taken less than two weeks for Appin to obtain confidential e-mails and photographs confirming a husband’s suspicion that his wife had cheated...
- 11 May 2023 16:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340089
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
But they were both birthed by the uniformed jihadis and sustained by Unkil and the other fathers Pakistan was birthed by un-uniformed jihadis & over time some of them donned the uniform for their love of whisky. There is a delicate balance that exists now between them. No. But what they are in ...
- 11 May 2023 14:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340089
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
I know many maulanars here is enjoying a very entertaining episode in a long list of entertaining episodes in Al-Bakistan's history. Also many Sea-near maulanars have been looking into Al-Bakistan longer than I was born. But I'm not so sure we're going to get much more than 2-3days worth of pure mem...
- 15 Feb 2023 16:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 856
- Views: 449576
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Source: DDR Tweet Can any guru identify what kind of actuator this might be? Is it a hydraulic actuator or an electro-hydrostatic actuator? The difference would be for the latter the elimination of the hydraulic piping replaced by power wires. AFAIK DRDO is also working on a electro mechanical actu...
- 01 Feb 2023 15:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340089
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
They will try. There are new challenges and limitations. Nanha Mujahid here, IMO challenges & limitations will be overcome. Pakiland will be kept afloat (at least will be tried, against the best actions of ashrafiyas) to keep Russia in check. I know it is a cold war strategy but it still drives...
- 30 Jan 2023 15:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340089
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Bilawal recently called Modi butcher etc. He will be treated accordingly. and there is a whole bunch of lootyens press that is waiting to go ga ga over the fruit cake Chetakji & Cyranoji, I say let him come. He has , sorry, is Pakiland's greatest ASS et. Maybe his SWING ing between FMs can brin...
- 14 Nov 2022 18:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1529392
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
There is a quite frank assessment from VAdm. Shekhar Sinha on what ails Indian defense procurement with a few anecdotes.
The nexus between services, politicians & Babus is a tough nut to crack.
Give a dekko to VAdm parts. Rest of the participants are meh.
The nexus between services, politicians & Babus is a tough nut to crack.
Give a dekko to VAdm parts. Rest of the participants are meh.
- 31 Oct 2022 17:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 4422
- Views: 1340089
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Release the 'Kaali Daal' video?CalvinH wrote:At this time establishment is on backfoot. They have tried all of their tricks that have worked with other parties before.
- 28 Sep 2022 14:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7947
- Views: 2242740
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
However, in the unlikely event that some trade relations are restored, we should demand something tangible in return, without which the process should be a non-starter. I would like us to bargain for the following points before we re-start trade relations: 1). Grant MFN status to India. This is a l...
- 26 Jul 2022 15:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
The build quality also seemed to have gone up. I cannot comment on build quality of INSAS 1C since I haven't held one yet. But AFAIK the changes mainly include machined receiver & FRP furniture. It might solve some maintenance & longevity issues. But unfortunately does not solve much of the...
- 26 Jul 2022 13:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
The INSAS only in its 1C avatar seemed to overcome its problems but by then the reputation has been set - thanks to OFB and DRDO. Sachin saar, merely placing a rail over the dust cover doesn't amount to much. Sure one can put an optic but it can't retain zero due to myriad of problems like vibratio...
- 22 Jun 2022 12:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 561
- Views: 294449
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Great discussion on cooperation between IA & USArmy. Some nuggets of info was quite new & interesting.
- 15 Jun 2022 12:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
- Replies: 396
- Views: 48132
Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
My two cents would be to make it as advantageous for nation as possible 1) Add advantages in competitive exams for all government job like UPSC, IR, OFB etc. Maybe a 5-10% quota. 2) Banks give attractive education loan to the likes of given to the marginalized castes. 3) 5% seats reserved in LS. ;-)...
- 01 Jun 2022 12:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 822
- Views: 630803
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
--snip -- The IAF is professional. I will not deny that. But the IAF is unable to see the value of investing in local industry. To them, it is a negative. Their past experiences with local industry (i.e. HAL) have not been pleasant, so they refuse to entertain any more. --snip-- Admiral saar, a noo...
- 25 May 2022 18:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
^^More resilient but not safe. Unless gun powder is burned, it will stay in barrel, gas port etc.
How much residue is left depends on propellant, filling process and barrel length.
How much residue is left depends on propellant, filling process and barrel length.
- 25 May 2022 13:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Not only SIGs, any standard 7.62NATO rifle with standard barrel length will face problem till they use OFV ammo unless both propellant & filling process change.ramana wrote:--snip--
The SIG was known to have fouling problems with the cartridge residue.
Its a matter of more cleaning.
--snip--
- 04 May 2022 13:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2731
- Views: 1114238
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
--snip-- I can only see one limitation - F404 maynot be able to power the whole MK2 as efficiently as the F 414. --snip-- In addition to this, more TRM requires more cooling increasing again power and space requirement. Tejas Mk1 may not have such overhead. So though Mk1 nose cone dia is larger tha...
- 04 Mar 2022 17:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
It is a shame that DefExpo22 has been postponed. Was looking forward to the small arms being showcased.
- 08 Feb 2022 13:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
- Replies: 293
- Views: 93780
Re: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
If that is the case why not the PM or RM do anything about it. Is it beyond their sphere of influence. I do not understand this, I've been hearing a lot about this bureaucracy issues, is it that difficult to keep them in line. As per my understanding, Ministers depend heavily on bureaucracy during ...
- 28 Jan 2022 13:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 830210
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
<muttering to myself> Can IA be looking for an Amphibious+Airborne tank. And this is an also case? </muttering to myself>ks_sachin wrote: Where do you want me to start?
- 28 Jan 2022 02:37
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2327710
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Obviously I am missing something since people must have already thought about these things long ago. I am just not sure what. Prudence tells me that putting a complex sub-system would make the whole system heavier and costly vs the increase in KP would not be worthwhile. 1. Much better would be to ...
- 09 Jan 2022 16:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 227
- Views: 147454
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
How is it that Boeing 737 AEW&CE-7 Wedgetail a 360 degree capable craft and our NETRA is not? Design, Power requirement, time etc drive capability. NETRA AAAU was designed for the EMB145 & to quickly churn out numbers the design have not been tinkered with. Power requirement is also another...
- 11 Dec 2021 03:37
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2327710
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
You can time the 2nd pulse to give a boost i.e. more range or use it to gain energy i.e. maneuverability.Prem Kumar wrote:Thanks for the clarifications, gents.
The dual-pulse design is to increase the NEZ and give end-game maneurvability.
- 10 Dec 2021 19:47
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2327710
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
The dual pulse motor has ON/OFF control or in lay terms can turn off and reignite its propellant. Are you sure about this? AFAIK that technology is called throttable solid motor. Because conventionally solid propellants cannot be turned off once ignited. Dual pulse has propellants in two separate s...
- 08 Dec 2021 19:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3361
- Views: 887095
Re: Military Flight Safety
Om Shanti.
- 08 Dec 2021 14:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
sourav, IA's CI task is in border states where there is a high degree of foreign linkages. Ramana garu, I know. But that is my point that GoI couldn't stand a police force who can mount kinetic operations against foreign linkages in those areas. It made sense when other institutions were not upto t...
- 08 Dec 2021 02:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
CRPF. Use of NSG in should also be more liberalized in urban/semi-urban areas.ks_sachin wrote:--snip--
Army should not be in CI period. But then who else??
Moving IA from CI ops can also open up ways for more capex allocation.
- 07 Dec 2021 18:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Not sure I understand? Are you saying that some thoughts on why the predominant CI mindset is wrong? I am an arm chair warrior but I do validate my musings with non-arm chair types If I'm to expand on it, I'd say IA shouldn't do Counter Insurgency, especially inside the country. It is not a novel t...
- 07 Dec 2021 15:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 770067
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Also see how other arms have been sucked into CI. Also see how troops not in the CI grid still are dual tasked. [--snip--] Plus factor in organisational inertia and a lack of vision. Name the last visionary chief we had. Nanha Mujahid here. Pondered on these points for long. Over time formed some t...
- 26 Nov 2021 16:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7947
- Views: 2242740
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
AoA! IMF rejects borrowing request Doesn’t allow Pakistan to keep doors open for taking loans from central bank I do not get it. My Madrasa logic says it is beneficial for Pak(i)land in the long term. If they keep on borrowing from the central bank, they would need to print more money and PKR value...
- 15 May 2021 08:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 830210
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
But you will still need to add someone to manage surveillance, electronic warfare and battle management and provide security. That being said, there are huge downsides to removing an crewmember, like a loss of an extra set of eyes (reduced situational awareness). If both the commander and driver ha...
- 13 May 2021 21:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 830210
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
The question is will it a 60 ton monster or a 40 ton vehicle or a 20 ton vehicle that doesn't have massive passive protection but have active protection capable of dealing with KE / CE rounds. Why not an ~40T vehicle with the protection profile of 60T vehicle? One of the way to reduce weight is to ...