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by TVenky
12 Dec 2024 19:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2489
Views: 1033189

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

I am batting for a squadron of TU160. I will start from the top by asking a ?. Does India possess even a 'just-enough' aggressiveness to ward of current & potential threats and be threat-free? Answer will be definite & big 'No'. It is not that India has one friendly neighbor. Every single co...
by TVenky
26 Nov 2024 14:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The case for an unmanned twin engined flying wing
Replies: 8
Views: 1289

Re: The case for an unmanned twin engined flying wing

Yes, I know that we have a 'design your own UAV' thread. This is not that. :wink: TL;DR version :- We need more tankers, by yesterday. We also need more ELINT/SIGINT and strike aircraft, preferably stealthy, but we will come to that discussion. An unmanned, twin-engined, flying-wing, stealthy aircr...
by TVenky
19 Nov 2024 16:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1039
Views: 584097

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

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/hindustan-aeronautics-limited-nashik-facility-revival-manufacture-sukhoi-su-30mki-fighter-jets-2633462-2024-11-14 14 Nov 2024 Still only 12 new orders. With 250+ airframes to MLU...
by TVenky
19 Nov 2024 16:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1039
Views: 584097

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

^^^ Each airframe will likely be out for at least a year under the deep Super MLU modernization. It means the IAF can only allocate so many airframes for MLU at a time in order to keep their operational readiness with sanctioned 13 MKI squadrons. This is why the IAF /HAL will take 15 years to upgra...
by TVenky
18 Nov 2024 20:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2166
Views: 714837

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

May be this was discussed before, but in which scenario is a long range supersonic bomber really relevant for India's needs? We can cover all of Pak with our missiles and fighters. Targets in China are increasingly within range of our missiles. A bomber will be detected and intercept will be attemp...
by TVenky
14 Nov 2024 14:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3121
Views: 823512

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

That leaves only the Su-57, so another G2G deal of around 54 - 60 aircraft max. ++1 Along with G2G, we should also get licence to manufacture and replicate what we did with Su-30. At this very moment, Su-57 is flying but AMCA is not and first flight will not happen within next 7-8 years at least. G...
by TVenky
18 Sep 2024 13:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India & Global South
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Re: India & Global South

Even better if majority of nations deregister themselves from UN making it useless effectively and what if they join forces with India to start and lead "a genuine United Nations" ?...


sanman wrote: 18 Sep 2024 06:41 Why can't veto power be taken away from certain existing veto holders

by TVenky
09 Sep 2024 15:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2166
Views: 714837

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

++1 Now that our 'Bear' are retired, how I wish we have a dozen of these. I really admire the Soviet/Russian Backfire bomber - this is the kind of platform India should have bought way back. Weapons like this would give us huge sea denial capability, as well as the ability to penetrate or even just ...
by TVenky
02 Jul 2024 16:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 1247
Views: 255124

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

HIndus have to unite, and not do anything complicated or violent, simply, Congress Ko Vote Se Juda. This 'ahimsa' version of response will not yield any absolute benefit.. It will make Hindu to look weaker than before and currently.. IMO, it is this 'ahimsa' mentality that lead us to this situation...
by TVenky
26 Jun 2024 15:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 2051
Views: 696493

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

In case of Scorpene, have we considered the impact of sensitive data hacking way back in 2016..?..
by TVenky
06 May 2024 20:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 233
Views: 321144

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

Indian Army Deploys All-Terrain Vehicles Equipped with Konkurs Anti-Tank Guided Missile Systems The Indian Army's most recent weaponry acquisition: All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) outfitted with Konkurs anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems, is garnering considerable attention. Pictures that have sur...
by TVenky
04 Apr 2024 17:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1317
Views: 882057

Re: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions

Development between 2014-2024 1. GDP - $4.1 Trillion -more than Doubled 2. World Economic Rank -5th from 11th ......................... ......................... 19) Appointment of CDS 20) Lumpy cattle disease vaccine develop and roll out. Awesome. Very much needed for enlightening majority of the ...
by TVenky
20 Mar 2024 17:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1805
Views: 925908

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Moderator, I am not sure where to post the following link.. But, I wish IN to take notice of it. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4Djcl3vyPl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet. Can someone here suggest me or do the needful ?. I have also posted the above video on X as well as Instagram tagging IN....
by TVenky
15 Feb 2024 17:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 67504

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Most of the conversation in the media as well as here is based on the presumption that our 8 guys were innocent. What if they were not innocent and they did commit a particular crime - one that can't be publicized, but still got them the severe punishment ?.. What if the 'spying story' is just a cov...
by TVenky
14 Feb 2024 20:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2489
Views: 1033189

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Rakesh wrote: 02 Feb 2024 19:32 Jaguar IM (Serial # JM260) with the AGM-84 Harpoon AShM.

https://x.com/livefist/status/1753334527123161217?s=20 --->
Can't these Jags carry more firepower ?..
with just 1 Harpoon, it seems to be too lightly loaded..
by TVenky
19 Dec 2023 21:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2243
Views: 642561

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

Why should there be a heroine and romance in otherwise action movie ?.. Looks like no matter how good is the story, screen play, and the Hero and other actors, direction ,editing and other sophistication, Desi movies very badly need a Heroine to do the ticket sale.
by TVenky
04 Oct 2023 12:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1367
Views: 6206964

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

OT but Interestingly similar case with Indian shipyards reaching "Chinese" speeds of build out times esp with modular ship building. If there is the will there is the way. The only bottle necks seem to be foreign sourced equipment ! The only bottle-neck is the intentions and will of MOD/I...
by TVenky
22 Jun 2023 17:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 233
Views: 321144

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

Aditya_V wrote:I hope we can use those GSH 30 6 canons from retired Mig27s and mount them on vehicles, the Chinese and Pakis will love being downrange to these.
Very good idea..
by TVenky
20 Jun 2023 18:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 233
Views: 321144

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1669922874143174657?s=20 ---> Soon to be a common sight across the Army. MoD signed the ₹1056 crore contract with Mahindra (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Armado LSpV on 22 March 2021. Hope the induction of vehicles will be completed in four years as stated then. Go...
by TVenky
15 Jun 2023 17:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1805
Views: 925908

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Pratyush wrote:Is the Akula still in our hands?

Or was returned to Russia at the end of the lease period?
It was returned..
by TVenky
14 Apr 2023 19:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber
Replies: 273
Views: 65803

Re: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber

1/n The advantages of an imported fast bomber 1. Would cover IOR and sea lanes from SCS to hormuz comfortably. 2. Potent cover against plan flotillas 3. Relatively cheap vs say, a CV 4. Excellent fire power 5. Quick time to target Sinp..... 1) comfortably yes, economically no, because, if the objec...
by TVenky
14 Apr 2023 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber
Replies: 273
Views: 65803

Re: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber

What if 6 ( of 8) Tu-142MK-E could be resurrected with new avionics, weapons, and upgraded/uprated engines ?.. Wouldnt this be a moderate if not a good solution from cost and time to onboard perspective. ? Something tells me, when these Albatross were flying Chinkies were not loafing in IOR freely.....
by TVenky
10 Feb 2023 15:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1142
Views: 865216

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

I begin My first post on congratulatory note and heartfelt best wishes to ISRO for the successful launch and many 'firsts' in this memorable launch.
I have been lurking almost daily since 2002.