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Nikhil_Naya

How did this news escape attention? https://apnews.com/article/denmark-missile-technical-error-5aba2e6076812b3bae5fc2de9829f728 Denmark says a navy missile with a tech error might launch unintentionally — but won’t explode " COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark warned Thursday that a technical er...

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New GSQR for Arjun MK2.1 - After tipping over it should be able to self right itself right way up. The weight addition for this must not exceed 120 grams.

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Sitting in a Starbucks when this news pops up - I LEGIT start clapping and punch the air saying YES. The staff knows me and one of the guys comes and says congratulations, aap khush lag rahe (I had tears in my eyes for some reason, this starbucks has hay inside maybe)...he said aap bahut khush hai s...

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. So only Tata has to finish on their 109km section before the WDFC+EDFC is fully done. The twitter post talks about Automatic Signalling https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1756334691060204016?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet For the moment they have to offload WDFC freigh...

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A genuine question - the Light Tank will of course be a cheaper vehicle to procure than a Medium or Large MBT. Apparently will have a decent armour suite and an engine which is designed to work in the hot/high conditions. 1 - How difficult will it be to adapt such a tank to 'desert'/ jungle warfare ...

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While you have made your points, I would like to ask a couple of pertinent questions 1 - What, is the design parameters that you want to design for? - If the answer is One ton of TNT, then what if the Naxals use a 1.2 ton or more equivalent? ( If they are able to hide a one ton IED, 1.2 ton is not d...

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That is to the point. IED's can literally be any size. There is no way you can prepare a vehicle which caters to all requirements. To divert a blast of a 1Ton IED, the vehicle will have to have a humongous amount of metal/ composite armour as blast protection, the interiors will have to be designed ...

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+++ Paanwallah alert+++ We might see some major improvement in the Armoured Mobility of the infantry soon. An existing vehicle that was ordered by the CAPFs has proven itself and orders are expected. Also, modularity testing is ongoing so expect versions like MC, AA, etc soon. Nikhil ji, there is n...

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The IAF should seriously consider the A330 MRTT - will free up the C17's from "troop transport' duties, increase our refuellers. The fuel consumption is better, engines can also be serviced at the MRO's in case required, freeing up the maintenance pool. Plus in a pinch, we will have additional ...

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https://x.com/hvtiaf/status/1717480371594371525?s=20 ---> Slam. Look at the pilots. Look at the squeezed nose tire. Look at the compressed nose oleo. Most fighters never experience this. LCA Navy LIFT. '' Highlighted the key word here - LIFT - will this be the Navy Fighter trainer and all the work ...

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+chaiwallah told me recently that an accelerated testing schedule is planned soon. Multiple stuff to be tested and orders to be announced soon with eye on RD 2024 (orders just before elections...)

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+++ Paanwallah alert+++

We might see some major improvement in the Armoured Mobility of the infantry soon. An existing vehicle that was ordered by the CAPFs has proven itself and orders are expected. Also, modularity testing is ongoing so expect versions like MC, AA, etc soon.

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the PSLV has made it boring!!! - I mean, successful launch and not even a whimper on the social circuit!

. I think just for fun, they must launch one in the opposite direction...or like rolling start or something....Well done ISRO!

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Paanwallah told chaiwallah. I met the chaiwallah over a cup of coffee and he mentioned that TASL might get orders for a good number of WhAP (Modified) soon. They have performed really well in the deployment - the orders could be for 3 regiments at this time and replace the oldest of the Saraths. So...

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Paanwallah told chaiwallah. I met the chaiwallah over a cup of coffee and he mentioned that TASL might get orders for a good number of WhAP (Modified) soon. They have performed really well in the deployment - the orders could be for 3 regiments at this time and replace the oldest of the Saraths.

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Whilst my paanwaalah didn't have information on the 8th-10th NOTAM, he did tell me that NoFear has undergone some more fine tuning. Improved Waypoint navigation in closed loop, actuators have been changed and the MTFE will be powering it. Expecting testing soon...very soon. Ahem ahem… jingo khush h...

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https://www.livefistdefence.com/hal-unveils-cleansheet-supersonic-trainer/ February 10, 2023 HAL Unveils Cleansheet Supersonic Trainer This article says the engine is likely to be 404. I guess it would be cheaper, but by how much? Why not the Kaveri? 80kN for a light weight aircraft (trainer) will ...

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The reason, IIRC listening to Maolankar sir's interview, for the NLCA not being ordered was the distinct lack of internal space to carry a meaningful fuel load. This was due to the larger/ beefier undercarriage which took up space (e.g.the nosewheel landing gear taking up space in what would be the ...

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This will probably be our JF17 equivalent for Exports. There is a huge market for cheap, low cost medium range aircraft. HAL chief clearly says that it will be an all metal aircraft. Probably Digital FBW with 2 Analog channel Backups. A potential Mig21 for the 2030s. 2 seat trainer and single seat f...

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Whilst my paanwaalah didn't have information on the 8th-10th NOTAM, he did tell me that NoFear has undergone some more fine tuning. Improved Waypoint navigation in closed loop, actuators have been changed and the MTFE will be powering it. Expecting testing soon...very soon.

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***Paanwallah Alert*** A chaiwallah, who supplies chai to TaMo mentioned that there is a proto, which looks like the WhAP with tracks (instead of wheels) using similar suspension setup (Not T-Bar or anything) with a 75/100mm HV gun mounted on a turret. please take this with a bucket of salt as it is...

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Folks, I asked the question based on these 2 points. Was there or is there a need for a like for like replacement for the Jaguar - IM version which had the ability to fire anti-ship missiles (if I am not wrong) and if the IN had ever thought of owning / operating aircrafts for the defense of its na...

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I have had a fair share of interactions and even worked with a few ex-servicemen. What I am penning down could be mildly offensive and my apologies in advance. While most people who were from the officer cadre, are looked upon in corporates as leaders they do have a fair bit of adjusting to do. Exam...

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Got some good paanwaalah info recently, however paanwallah has heard it from the Mysore Bonda seller, so please use your own discretion. - We are close to relaunch of 'LRCM' some basic redesign, redundancy in control systems - the Inde Micro TF has been thoroughly tested (inflight?) across multiple ...

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All I can say is that - its an Evolution - not a revolution (finally sense prevails)...But certainly something that is narrower, mobile and a 'Rocky Balboa'...

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Paanwaalah had some news for us...
WhAP (1.5) has cleared most trials. Weight loss has also happened. Turning radius improved! We could see some movement soon.
FMBT design has been 'finalized' almost and uses a lot of Arjun and Kanchan...

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It’s probably the controller cable. That means the winch is a retrofit on field. The cable should be tied down or clamped to the bonnet area. In a situation where they are passing through brush/ trees that cable can be detached if it catches on something. I do get that these are for the para-SF but ...

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Thakur_B wrote:Force Gurkha buggy with Negev mount, in use with Para SF.

Is that the power cable for the winch? Running openly next to the bonnet? Why!!! Such a good TFTA vehicle and then they add this odd looking bit which wont probably hold as well!

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Chaiwallah met a few days ago over a cup of filter coffee. The 'Kestrel'...has been asked to go through a 'couple more' trials to prove modularity on the field. Hydraulic Ramp opening is 'slow' and has to be sped up (requiring some redesign) and a couple of hydraulics have to be replaced with Elect...

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Chaiwallah met a few days ago over a cup of filter coffee. The 'Kestrel'...has been asked to go through a 'couple more' trials to prove modularity on the field. Hydraulic Ramp opening is 'slow' and has to be sped up (requiring some redesign) and a couple of hydraulics have to be replaced with Electr...

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In other news... Due to high cost of fighter operations, CAG has recommended the GoI to task the DRDO lab GTRE to work with NOM to develop engines that run on Palm Oil... so, one more country can sanction us these CAG guys are living in the clouds, no clue about ground realities. In other news... D...

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A long time ago...when I had cribbed about some missile test being delayed, one poster on this forum had hinted that 'don't think that the latest advertised tests are THE latest tests'. He was one of those sarkari types -- you can guess that by their trainee status, very low post count, highly tech...

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In other news...

Due to high cost of fighter operations, CAG has recommended the GoI to task the DRDO lab GTRE to work with NOM to develop engines that run on Palm Oil...

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I am from the school of thought that says you dont need a tank to counter a tank, but an anti-tank weapon. Same for ships, a carrier (Sino or Ameerkan) is vulnerable to something like a supersonic cruise missile that can be launched at long ranges (300 kms+). Of course it might not 'kill' the carrie...

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Do we need a 65K ton CATOBAR? Or shall we make two 40K ton STOBAR's with a complement of AC designed specifically for my needs (availability of additional lift surfaces, ability to carry a good weapon load with decent range) at almost the same cost that of a 65K ton CATOBAR supercarrier. What if I m...

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The previous orders included the whole system (radars, vehicles etc) this one probably doesn’t include some of those items?

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The GSQR was done in response to 'news' that the PA was going to get Abrams Mk'1 as hand-me-downs (the US Army was upgrading to the Mk2's). The reaction was to create our own tank which would be a Challenger+LeClerc+Leopard. Why didn't we go to the USSR/ Russia - because they didn't have a 'heavy' t...

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The situation on the ground is that most machinery is out-dated, barely running - replacements almost never happen, When new machines do come in - there is a lot of grease involved (not the machine grease BTW). The floor workers are a dedicated lot - try working in 40 degree plus temperatures with ...

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For all the bad rep that these guys have - and having been exposed to them multiple times over the years, I can say just one thing - the challenge is not with the workers - it is the babulog that are the problem. Let me give you an example, To ensure tolerances some tools such as height gauges are u...

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All of this raises certain questions: 1. What happens to CM speed if it has to fly super low altitude? I'm assuming ranges and speeds are given at optimum altitudes but am not sure. In general speed and range degrade at lower altitudes? 2. What is the terrain like between India and major Chinese in...

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