Bharat Rakshak

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Britain dumped the STOVL because of the financial crisis of 2008, which also was the cause of Royal Navy slashing its aircraft carrier program. Umm, RN didn't just dump the STOVL component, but switched over to CATOBAR. This didn't save money but increased program cost (installing and operating the...

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Singha wrote:I hope we dump the indo-rus MTA and license make the EMB MTA.

Amen to that.

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Finally some visible progress on MMRCA! Phase three to start now. Shields up, standby to evade MoF/EADS torpedoes. BTW, I still haven't given up hope for the Gripen in IAF colors. I am puzzled as to why people are so eager to resort to hidden reasons or conspiracy theories to explain the deal? Why c...

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Kailash wrote: Prahaar is not something tailor made to some indian GSQR. If it is as accurate, cheap and modular as it claims, it should have bright export prospects.

Hard to do that if people don't see a large domestic customer backing the product.

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It is quite surprising how these politicians crawl out from there holes with objections and "interest of India" in their hearts the moment some defence deal is to go through. As they say, "ghar ka bhedi lanka dhaye" Bofors fallout? "Doodh ka jala, Chaanch bhi phook kar piya...

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we will be license producing some birds like mrca and pakfa, while domestically producing the tejas and using older existing a/c. the plaaf might be let us assume 100% domestically procures all its new platforms. they would continue to use the su27 & su30 imports for another 20 yrs. can it be p...

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Pak-Fa will be able to match or out perform the J20 when they come. Do we know enough to say that? It might be comparing apples to oranges for all we know. Even if they are roughly comparable or even if there is an edge going to the PAKFA what matters is that we will be importing the fighter while ...

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This bird is ideal for India, I think we certainly need 3 variants, the Army can have it's own air wing with a few squadron of the F-35B, the Navy can have a few squadrons of the F-35C and AF can certainly use a few squadrons of F-35A. MRCA should be cancelled because i think for similar price rang...

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eklavya wrote:And I presume you expect the IAF to commit suicide against PLAAF Su-30s and PAF F-16s by operating a "not fully developed" Tejas Mk 1 in war time?

No and Yes.

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By all indications INS Chakra agreement likely says -- no use wartime. However, I pose a simple question: during war time, if it comes to a point where we need to use it -- will it stop GoI from using that sub? Will they really care for the agreement at that time? This assumes that Russia is solely...

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Badar : Could you please supply the URL for this article ? It would be most interesting. Eagerly awaiting it. I feel terrible when this happens. It was a poor attempt at a joke on my part. Many apologies for having misled you. While the magazine itself is real (Aviation Week) there is no such artic...

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But the criticism against INS Chakra is partly towards our ATV program. We need 3500+ km range SLBM and SLCM. I would argue for a 5000+ km range SLBM and SLCM. Secondly the utility of the sub is as good as its quietness. If the sub is not quiet then it is of no use. How far has INS Arihant achieved...

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Saik, read the second "inside information" leaked by raghuk; it will become clear. ref: supposed Rohini radar "scandal". Don't tell me that you too were fooled by Prasun Sengupta and his BS on the Rohini being a Polish TRS-19 radar in reality! Kartik, No I wasn't fooled (this ti...

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No Social Nets for the Army.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/techno ... 57754.html

Sounds kinda drastic.

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What I was hinting at was that the intended role in the IA could be gleaned at where the long range (IA context) IRSTA assets are being concentrated.

Never mind, it will be all clear like you said in a few years.

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How geared up are we IRSTA wise to generate strikes orders for massed Prahaars?

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It seems that RAF EF pilots have received special orders from HQ not to come too close to French borders and to avoid any contact with AAF Rafale. And where did you stumble across this nugget of information? Check the latest AvLeak mag issue. A rafale was taking advantage of a sunny day by sunning ...

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I believe that the contingent of the Brigade of Guards were in the right position among the marching contingents in colours. Brigade of the Guards(Pehala hamesha pehala) is the senior most Infantry regiment. Corps of Engineers is senior to all Infantry regiments. So the contingent of Bengal Enginee...

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^^^No idea. I'm as foxed. After all, there is a reason that its motto is "Pahla Hamesha Pahla (First Always First)" which I think was a play on "Nulli Secundus" - the motto of Coldstream Guards. Only explanation could be that SG is the hon. colonel of the Para SF, who we know tr...

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I didn't watch the parade, but they lose precedence? Correct. For the first time as far as I know, the contingent was behind couple of other infantry/engineer regiment contingents. I've always seen the contingent as leading the parade. Only the MIR mounted contingent was ahead of them but behind th...

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It is obvious IAF/Babus are are kicking themselves for letting go of the Gripen. BAe is said to be cooking a scheme where they rename the Gripen as Tyfale and sell it to BEL who will again give it a sanskritized name and pretend its an Indian development. Cent per cent true, you can take this to th...

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rohitvats wrote:Didn't anyone notice the position of contingent from The Brigade of Guards and the oddity of the same?
Oh! and BTW, does anyone recognize the badge on the Lt.Col. (from Arty) leading the DRDO contingent?

I didn't watch the parade, but they lose precedence?

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SaiK wrote:Badar, I understand your anxiety, but that post of yours on gripen is not coherent at all.

Saik, read the second "inside information" leaked by raghuk; it will become clear.

ref: supposed Rohini radar "scandal".

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It is obvious IAF/Babus are are kicking themselves for letting go of the Gripen. BAe is said to be cooking a scheme where they rename the Gripen as Tyfale and sell it to BEL who will again give it a sanskritized name and pretend its an Indian development. Cent per cent true, you can take this to the...

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Oh well... take such articles for what they are.. toilet paper. Which moron can argue that an Akula-II(or improved AKula I) prowling in protection of an Indian CBG is not worth the dollar's paid. Will, I doubt the Nerpa is a weapon of war in the Indian Navy. "The rules of engagement spelt out ...

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But when institutions are being murdered, a more mournful tune would be appropriate. I would suggest the "march of the Valkyries" -- if your choice runs to western music. I do enjoy western classical. Ride of the Valkyries is hardly mournful in play or motif, it is after all about gallant...

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^^^^^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZBgHBHQT8

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The reason he was removed is because he shared a very bad relationship with GF , they disagreed on many matters and AVB was selectively leaking ATV information to media ( the hindu ) and in the end it was a case of disobeying civilian authority........ and GF was a sort of no nonsense guy ....so he...

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A Govt which has the moral authority coupled with acumen handles these issues cleanly. You mean a govt with Tehelka, Coffin Gate , UTI scam has higher moral authority over govt with CWG , 2G and CAG scam then i agree ;) Ouch! :) The other good thing is in the future if any Defence Service ,IPS,IAS ...

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When there is no other appropriate remedy is available within the administrative setup sort of making the so called Deal with the Govt, Courts are the only available option and sometimes they also may not be able to deliver the Justice. What will probably be left unanswered as well in the short ter...

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so I would trust what SC has to say and will take it as just and right decision SC is constrained to tackle the legal question only. The legal aspect is now only a minor part after the issue snowballed into a national media fueled drama. I don't think anyone is seriously under doubt as to what the ...

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Badar - not all chiefs care about these. Only those who continue to want the good life at government expense. or those the GOI considers useful for manipulating state politics for example So if I were a career and post-career minded big shot, then I would definitely not quarrel with the GoI for a m...

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I really don't know but I can speculate. The green/blue color would absorb red light that could overwhelm night vision goggles. I know that in American fighters the amount of red light allowed from instruments is very low. Used to build one of the displays for the F-18. The color test was very stri...

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Et Tu Chengappa??? :P Wonder what the price of that was??? Maybe they read this thread - founf us mentioning the calibre of Raj C in the past and went out and got him :mrgreen: Why question the motivation of everyone who holds the contrary position on this case? Is it not possible that they can bot...

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I have a question about the VKS case and the question of self-interest motivation: Can it be argued that whatever the result of the current case and the subsequent length of his tenure, he is now an untouchable wrt to any post retirement service with GoI or affiliated institutions. i.e. diplomatic, ...

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Sorry if this has been posted previously: Supreme Court's view point of 1983 on the Indian armed forces. Is this a pointer to the possible conclusion of the SC? http://indianmilitarynews.wordpress.com/tag/vk-singh/ There is also a discussion of Gen VK Singh's case, which I realize many on BR would ...

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^^^ That seems quite a convoluted justification. I am not justifying it - I am personally dubious about the colors supposed efficacy. My point is that looking at it from the point of view of ergonomics is beside the point. The purported Russian explanation of that color has nothing to do with ergon...

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There is a distinction between ergonomics and effectiveness. If operational research suggested that a spike in the middle of the aircraft seat improved pilot alertness for the duration of the sortie, there is a good chance the Russian designers would have included one on their aircraft. The pilots w...

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The possibility of blue-on-blue is certainly a valid concern. Every aviation asset should ideally be hooked into the AFNET and monitored by the IAF brass in real time. Also there's fair bit of overlap with other CAS aircraft in the IAF's inventory. But that works the other way round too. While its ...

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