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by souravB
11 Mar 2024 15:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
22 Sep 2023 13:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165981

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.
by souravB
08 Aug 2023 16:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019146

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

VishnuS wrote: 08 Aug 2023 09:48 Sweden had done their own F404 aka R-12
Volvo has done the exact same thing (perhaps even less than) HAL will be doing with F414, has done with AL-31, Ardiden etc.
by souravB
27 Jul 2023 15:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547513

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....
by souravB
27 Jul 2023 14:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army Aviation
Replies: 96
Views: 35897

Re: Indian Army Aviation

Rumor is Army wants autopilot on LUH thus delaying the order.
by souravB
27 Jul 2023 13:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547513

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...
by souravB
23 Jun 2023 14:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848895

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...
by souravB
07 Jun 2023 17:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 413
Views: 205403

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...
by souravB
11 May 2023 16:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4308
Views: 1185157

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 ...
by souravB
11 May 2023 14:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4308
Views: 1185157

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...
by souravB
15 Feb 2023 16:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398702

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...
by souravB
01 Feb 2023 15:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4308
Views: 1185157

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...
by souravB
30 Jan 2023 15:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4308
Views: 1185157

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...
by souravB
14 Nov 2022 18:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441795

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.
by souravB
31 Oct 2022 17:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4308
Views: 1185157

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

CalvinH wrote:At this time establishment is on backfoot. They have tried all of their tricks that have worked with other parties before.
Release the 'Kaali Daal' video?
by souravB
28 Sep 2022 14:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2119160

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...
by souravB
26 Jul 2022 15:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
26 Jul 2022 13:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
22 Jun 2022 12:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 553
Views: 263523

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Great discussion on cooperation between IA & USArmy. Some nuggets of info was quite new & interesting.

by souravB
15 Jun 2022 12:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 43933

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. ;-)...
by souravB
01 Jun 2022 12:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 509941

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...
by souravB
25 May 2022 18:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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.
by souravB
25 May 2022 13:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

ramana wrote:--snip--
The SIG was known to have fouling problems with the cartridge residue.
Its a matter of more cleaning.
--snip--
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.
by souravB
04 May 2022 13:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019146

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...
by souravB
04 Mar 2022 17:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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.
by souravB
08 Feb 2022 13:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
Replies: 293
Views: 91428

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 ...
by souravB
28 Jan 2022 13:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794675

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

ks_sachin wrote: Where do you want me to start?
<muttering to myself> Can IA be looking for an Amphibious+Airborne tank. And this is an also case? </muttering to myself>
by souravB
28 Jan 2022 02:37
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250193

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 ...
by souravB
09 Jan 2022 16:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Replies: 221
Views: 123675

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...
by souravB
11 Dec 2021 03:37
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250193

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Prem Kumar wrote:Thanks for the clarifications, gents.
The dual-pulse design is to increase the NEZ and give end-game maneurvability.
You can time the 2nd pulse to give a boost i.e. more range or use it to gain energy i.e. maneuverability.
by souravB
10 Dec 2021 19:47
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250193

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...
by souravB
08 Dec 2021 19:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809334

Re: Military Flight Safety

Om Shanti.
by souravB
08 Dec 2021 14:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
08 Dec 2021 02:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

ks_sachin wrote:--snip--
Army should not be in CI period. But then who else??
CRPF. Use of NSG in should also be more liberalized in urban/semi-urban areas.
Moving IA from CI ops can also open up ways for more capex allocation.
by souravB
07 Dec 2021 18:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
07 Dec 2021 15:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1949
Views: 696092

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...
by souravB
26 Nov 2021 16:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2119160

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...
by souravB
15 May 2021 08:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794675

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...
by souravB
13 May 2021 21:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794675

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 ...
by souravB
07 May 2021 08:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398702

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

1. I am slightly disappointed with only 4 internal hard points. Could we not fatten the air intake area and accomodate hard points ( similar to silent eagle solution) as a last ditch effort so as to increase the overall payload in pure stealth mode ? Would it affect the RCS significantly? # of hard...