Bharat Rakshak

Tim,<P>how difficult is it to scale-up a division-level exercise/operation to Corps level? As long as the concepts are validated and operationalized, it is only a question of time and how soon DRDO can crank out those NBC suits and equipment.<P>Capability may not exist at the intended level, but fro...

The crying need for Indian policemen aren't automatic weapons, but non-lethal weapons like stun grenades, bean-bag bullets, rubber bullets, pepper spray, cattle prods, tazers. Often, Indian cops shoot into crowds injuring and sometimes fatally killing people, because they don't have any other option...

Excellent interview with Dr Kota Harinarayana:<P>`LCA is about creating wealth for country' <A HREF="http://www.hindubusinessline.com/2001/01/13/stories/041367ju.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.hindubusinessline.com/2001/01/13/stories/041367ju.htm</A> <P>Extract:<BR><I>Was the project requir...

This is what I wrote to the golfer-defence agent Nadkarni:<P>Mr. Nadkarni,<P>I used to read your articles with great interest because they provided a fresh perspective on many challenging issues faced by our armed forces. But after reading this article I have lost the respect that I had for you (not...

Defence India has very detailed technical info on the LCA:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.defenceindia.com/test1/templ ... ology.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.defenceindia.com/test1/templ ... gy.html</A>

What do you guys think of Jasjit Singh's analysis in TOI? I think the challenge is to develop Kaveri and this may take much longer than 2010. In the interim he suggests using Russian engines (discussed first on BR). He also highlights the shortfall in IAF of 10-12 squadrons by 2010. Realistically, L...

Tom,<P>remember the arguments comparing Mig-29 and F-16. What if I state that the Mig-29 with the Adder is more agile, more maneoverable and deadly compared to a F-16. In fact, during exercises, the German Mi-29s consistently beat the F-16 during close-in combat. Western folks are going counter that...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> The area of the Earth's surface directly illuminated by EMP is determined entirely by the height of burst. All points on the<BR>Earth's surface within the horizon, as seen from the burst point, will experience EMP...

Baxter,<P>the Nag does everything that you say a anti-tank guided missile should do and better. It is far superior to the TOW, it is a top attack, fire and forget missile with tandem warhead. No wire to worry about.<P>Gobind, Janes featured a russian mobile rocket launcher recently, quite similar to...

I thought the S. African anti-material gun we are purchasing is specifically meant for bunker-busting. It's cheaper to use than the Bofors and you can equip infantry with many more of these guns..

The SPA being developed by Bofors (pictured above) seems to be an awesome killing machine. It has arange of 50-100kms!! I had posted info on it long back, hope no harm done if i post it again: (From bofors website) <BR> <A HREF="http://www.bofors.se/weapon/bolagisering/english/index.htm" T...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>since the Bhim involves substantial domestic component with no scope for Baksheesh, its no wonder a powerful lobby would love the towed guns with all imported stuff.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The domestic component of Bhi...

Actually, Bofors self-propelled version comes with NBC protection. Here's the relevant extract from R. Bedi' Asian Age article:<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><BR>They said the fully electronic weapon system could easily be operated by a two...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>What is the advantage of a SPG over towed howitzers with shoot and scoot capability? Both are mobile, and both would require same type of roads to travel..<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The shoot and scoot capability of the B...

Doesn't the Harriers come with flare & chaff dispensers? If yes, wouldn't that offset its higher IR signature, and with ECM support from Mirage 2000, would it be a feasible platform for kargil type air operations?<P>Salman & Co objections regarding few number of harriers and their "high...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Imagine it if pakistan allowed the US or Chinese to operate out of Karachi,Gwadar etc.!The hue and cry over anything like that from our side would be deafening.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>During the Afghan war, US did use ...

Very illuminating, Ramana. great post!

<I>Primarily, the fact that it took multiple<BR>tests for all the other nuclear powers<BR>to just achieve staged themonuclear detonation (China took six tests). </I><P>One of the things that scientists at BARC have been repeating over and over again is that the Pokhran II test design were based on 1...

<I>With the situation that india is in, I would<BR>recommend clandestine sub-kiloton testing<BR>before india signs on the dotted line.</I><P>Sub-critical tests can be conducted even after CTBT is signed. There's no problem with that.<P>Based on what do some members in this forum claim that more test...

I don't know about ERS shelters, but highways we definitely need. And that's something that will get build by the govt or private sector in the next decade or two.<P> But if we are going to build an elaborate network of 4-lane national highways criss-crossing the countryside, what will be the increm...

<I>9. Yes, fighter planes<BR>10. SAMs<BR>11. Small-arms, ammunition and equipment.</I><P>These will be a real pain to guard and protect, especially because they would be close to civilian facilities. A good target for Mujis to raid and re-arm or just to detonate.<P>But the overall concept sounds ver...

hi narayanan,<BR>regarding something weird about janes' F-15 simulation, in training mode you have unlimited supply of ammo, AoA missiles, AoG missiles-- fire a million away and you are instantly replenished--some training huh!<P>Another thing i've not been able to figure out--in a mission when you ...

<I>At ~$25+ million, the LCA is a steal to replace the MiG-21. That is if the price stays at that level. The LCA alone at 220 aircraft will cost the IAF $5.5 billion (220 x $25 million). </I><P>Firstly, regarding the LCA, the expenditure of foreign exchange ($$$) to manufacture them would be minimal...

>>>The primacy of interdiction targets as opposed to Battlefield Air Strikes (BAS) targets was clearly brought out, as also the fact that air power is not to be frittered away on insignificant targets like machine gun posts and trenches, but on large targets of consequence (like the supply camp at M...