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by Dileep
08 Mar 2024 11:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Replies: 157
Views: 61907

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV

There was an access issue with the google drive which is fixed now.
by Dileep
08 Mar 2024 10:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV
Replies: 157
Views: 61907

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIV

New Link here: https://sites.google.com/view/brfspystories/home There was a scenario posted some months /year back where a IAF Tansport aircraft was going to UAE on mission and was intercepted by US F-16's which were from Carrier task force... need link or name of that thread; i tried searching for ...
by Dileep
12 Feb 2023 17:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31564

Re: Aero India 2023

Any time is good time for BRF Folks. Call (if you have the no) or e-mail at dileepks on gmail.

You can't go to ADVA with the exhibition ticket, but you can see the flying displays equally good from the open display area on the exhibition side.
by Dileep
11 Feb 2023 08:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Aero India 2023
Replies: 155
Views: 31564

Re: Aero India 2023

Yup!! All set for the show. Team is already busy setting up the stall. Moi being big fish, will land at site only on Monday. The fruits of past three years of struggle will be on display this time. I think this time AI folks want to limit unwanted non-business folks...5k is not cheap. If we buy busi...
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 18:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 4349

Re: Army Logistics and Support Functions

Thanks Sachin. I thought the points are specific enough. But here you go first one. The first call of nature. What is the methodology followed to create toilets (for No 1 and No 2 and wash / clean-up) when reaching a new location in the campaign? You have fought off the enemy and reasonably secured ...
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 13:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 4349

Re: Army Logistics and Support Functions

I think the useful reference would be the 1971 push to Dhaka. I have no fauji connection myself, except a couple of colleagues. But those guys never talk. Also, they are pretty young wrto 1971.
by Dileep
18 Jul 2022 12:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army Logistics and Support Functions
Replies: 20
Views: 4349

Army Logistics and Support Functions

Folks, returning after a long time with an interesting subject. Watched a documentary on Discovery "How to go to war". This is about the support logistics for war. It deals with the non glamorous stuff that we enthusiasts ignore while talking about war. The documentary talked about food, t...
by Dileep
02 May 2021 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 304720

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

As of today, my attitude towards the LDF Govt's activities with respect to Temples, especially to Sabarimala, takes a U turn. I will not object / protest / act against any activity done by the continuing Pinarayi govt. I am going completely indifferent. I will take the popular verdict today over any...
by Dileep
12 Apr 2021 18:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398536

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

We are working on stuff that is common to both. It is difficult to figure which platform is where from the view we get.

Covid isn't helping. Can't do in person visits anymore, so can't meet chaiwalas and get juicy nuggets.
by Dileep
10 Apr 2021 21:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398536

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

Indranil! Got a question saar :mrgreen: Is there any particular reason for the additional smaller head down display. Personally i quite like it. It looks at first glance a classic RWR display readout to my eyes. Would be curious to understand the rationale....could also be for a backup of some sort...
by Dileep
08 Feb 2021 11:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

What is special about 70? I do hope he stays at least till 2029...and hopefully by gods grace he will be in shape (both physically & mentally) for the job till 2029. Give the man a well earned 'vanaprastha' folks!! That is our dharma. To paraphrase 'Senior General Ananthapadmanabhan' from 'Dhar...
by Dileep
07 Feb 2021 09:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

A Sharma wrote:Talked to Journalist friend in India. The chakka Jam was a failure and the impact was only in certain areas of Punjab, Haryana and NCR
Even in the commie KL, absolutely NO response. I was on the NH544, expecting to at least a few flag bearing party cadres basking in sun. Nothing! Nada!!
by Dileep
02 Feb 2021 07:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

Saurabh, What is the process? Do you have to submit a vendor qualification plan? Provide prototype for evaluation? Are you on an approved supplier list? Please let us know the process you had to follow? This is all very new to our folks here. Link to TDF site: https://tdf.drdo.gov.in/ The brochure ...
by Dileep
26 Jan 2021 22:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Apologies if posted earlier, but according to some on SM, the Indian flag on red fort has not been removed. The khalistani flag was flown on an empty pole on red fort. That is correct. There is an empty flag staff, on which the PM unfurls the tricolor on 15th Aug. On regular instances, the flag wil...
by Dileep
24 Jan 2021 22:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447403

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Observe carefully that the Burlington Northern video states that air brakes are applied as all or nothing (that is air brakes when applied apply fully or not at all, not like a car when you can apply partially) and so not very good for slowing down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4n3W1GN1pA Thanks...
by Dileep
21 Jan 2021 12:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

No. The suggestion for suspension of farm laws till the implementation of laws can be worked out comes from Dr. Ashok Gulati - one of the remaining three members of the Supreme court appointed committee. So if taxpayers go out on the road and protest, income tax laws could be suspended for a couple...
by Dileep
19 Jan 2021 18:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

Kota Sir is someone I never heard a negative comment against. Everyone adores him.

Truly an Avatar that happened when the need arose!!
by Dileep
19 Jan 2021 18:45
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

One more thing is Tejas has any LRUs which can be swapped as plug and play. This also cuts the repair downtime something got being thought about! A lot of them are already that. The only problem (with MK1, mostly resolved in MK1A) is the accessibility to do the Unplug/Plug. MK1A will be nice to mai...
by Dileep
15 Jan 2021 18:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Think about the news she is 'fact checking'!!!
by Dileep
13 Jan 2021 17:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

What next? Another committee? How many loops need to jump thru to get the bleddy PO to HAL? Somewhere Vidur Ji had listed the stages. Will try to dig it up. Contract will be signed between IAF and HAL at Aero India. No can do!! There is MOF and MOD babu approvals needed, as per the procedure. See t...
by Dileep
13 Jan 2021 16:43
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

Bharadwaj wrote:IT IS DONE

https://twitter.com/CNNnews18/status/13 ... 8765424646

Big boost for Indian Airforce, CCS clears Tejas Contract.
What next? Another committee? How many loops need to jump thru to get the bleddy PO to HAL?

Somewhere Vidur Ji had listed the stages. Will try to dig it up.
by Dileep
12 Jan 2021 07:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2781930

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Can't we file a massive bunch of petitions supporting the bills, now that the Hon Court said there is none?
by Dileep
10 Jan 2021 11:54
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

Several LRUs development for the MK2 is still in tender stage. Even with the impossible time line of 18 months to qualification of those LRUs, how can there be a rollout in 2022? More like 2025 the way I see it. Answering an earlier question: I was banned for celebrating the Modi victory the 'mallu ...
by Dileep
06 Jan 2021 17:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021
Replies: 1533
Views: 662222

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 04 January 2021

"deals in next few months" onlee. I ain't going to open even a Bisleri bottle for that news. We had heard that a lot.

I may (the Bisleri), if it gives an actual date, quoting a reliable source.

Now, when it ACTUALLY happens.. Well, not gonna tell ya!! One ban is enough!!
by Dileep
28 Dec 2020 14:15
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2021
Replies: 37
Views: 186102

Re: Aero India 2021

It is going to be a 'business only' meet this time. No 'public days'. The number of exhibitors is really low, so they removed the whole Hall AB. It is going to be a very lackluster affair this year.
by Dileep
30 Nov 2020 12:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079253

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Time to bring in UCC or NRC and take the wind out of the the Farmers agitation sails!
by Dileep
09 Nov 2020 18:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079253

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Arnab went against the hearts of the devotees of Lord Ayyappa. A few days penance would do him good. The lord has woken up from his yoga nidra (the Mandala season starts in a week from now) and you will see more troubles for people who insulted his devotees. See what happened to the commie govt? See...
by Dileep
05 Nov 2020 18:08
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801640

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

The way BRDs maintain the birds, there will be no ICY after a few years of operational use :twisted: And don't get started on the part obsolescence induced changes. ICY is very important to build the planes quickly. Not that much in operational use.
by Dileep
02 Nov 2020 22:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801640

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

TRUE !! OT ... I was reading somewhere that engines of japanese cars built in USA were not as smooth as original japanese engines. as long the parts machined in USA were within the specified tolerances say 0.1 mm , the USA manufacturing was ok...we are within the tolerances so go ahead. however, th...
by Dileep
02 Nov 2020 17:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454159

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Many times No.2 senior most in terms of service may be aged than CJI and may retire during the tenure of the CJI. If Justice Ramana was not made then the next senior most will become. We need to look who is that. I am not sure about the senior list of SC Judges as on today. So can not give a name n...
by Dileep
15 Oct 2020 19:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079253

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

About marriages: In MBM, people can get married either by the religious mode or civil mode. If you don't do either, then you are not legally wed. Offsprings of 'not legally wed' couple still have right to alimony and inherit property. But inheritance to each other's property is not there, simply bec...
by Dileep
03 Oct 2020 23:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398536

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

Remember that the corporate entities have a lot more 'diverse ammunition' (no pun) to get things done at the NBF (Neta-Babu-Fauji) level compared to DPSUs. Actually, better than the ruski and yehudi 'ammunition' youknow.
by Dileep
03 Oct 2020 11:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398536

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

There is behind the scenes campaign to harness all the 'pvt entities that can contribute something' into the push to build a strong MIC. My KB seeing a lot of 'feelers' coming our way. This is NOT directly driven by govt, or anything organized as I can see. The business community is seeing the devel...
by Dileep
30 Sep 2020 13:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625335

Re: Understanding the US - Again

My little 'just turned 18' boy voted yesterday by mail from desh for his birthplace in the bay area. Guy took it very seriously, googled up on all the people and propositions and made well considered decisions. Interesting thing is, he voted yes on a bond issue for a hospital since "I was born ...
by Dileep
22 Sep 2020 23:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018914

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

I am trying to buy some circuit breakers and contactors for uknowwhat and they need a bleddy license to even quote. These darned things need to keep holding hundreds of amperes even while pulling Gs and taking gun recoil, so there are only a couple of sources. Like it or not, every plane has its bal...
by Dileep
20 Sep 2020 22:05
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801640

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Buying the plane is the 'give' for the 'take' of technology. They come to us to sell the plane, not to buy parts. The 'technology' I am talking about is not the "ToT" in the normal parlance. It is not anything with the wonderful technical things that make the gizmos tick. It is the simply ...
by Dileep
20 Sep 2020 20:03
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801640

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

LM (and Tata JV and the Tier 1s) had been working with desi suppliers for the past few years. To be brutally honest, it would have brought all of us pvt entities to the next level of being aerospace suppliers. My jingo side is happy that it is scrapped. But my technocrat side is not sharing that fee...
by Dileep
14 Sep 2020 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1735986

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Post september cement does not set .... Sir ji, There are different types(combination) of cement. For the cost, we cannot use that for the entire bridge. But for repairing things, it is well within reach. There are specialized cement combinations that can even SET under water. Under Water: Yes. At ...