Bharat Rakshak

IIRC, wasn't there talk of "Sagarika" being test fired in September?<P>I'd suspect that 'Dhanus(h)' is the code name for Sagarika as it evolves from the Prithvi to an SLBM. This a surface to surface ballistic missile. I can't imagine it being used against ships equipped with The Abdul MkIV...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by agupta:<BR><B><BR>Any ideas what exactly the multiple warhead capability means ? Hopefully its not a mis-labeling of the ability to carry various type of warheads!<P>If not, what then ? Cluster...

Why is the "(DRDO) which in the prime force behind India's defence projects, is involved "up to its shoulders', as one of the sources described it, with the purchasing military equipment from Israel." <P>I thought DRDO was supposed to make not buy.<P>Ammunition for T-72s? I thought In...

I don't think Arnett is arguing the IAF cannot use the Paveway system effectively.<P>------------------<BR>Laurie

Just for comparison purposes (including any unit costs) take a look at this site on US missile systems<P> <A HREF="http://dynamite.com.au/jdbusto/weapons/index.html" TARGET=_blank>http://dynamite.com.au/jdbusto/weapons/index.html</A> <P>Some interesting size/cost/weight/range data<P>------...

Looks like a false summer too. Connecticut looks pretty bare but we suffered less than the SEast. We can still wash cars. <P>------------------<BR>Laurie

Narayanan:<P>I sense the anguish of the hard choices. As for the blood flowing, I suggest you take another look at those cabbages.<P>Regards<P>------------------<BR>Laurie

Narayanan:<P>"Evidently you have not been in a road vehicle in India with your eyes open, recently,"<P>True. I kept my eyes firmly shut. It was worse than anything I experienced in 'Nam.<P>"This way, all the attacks, nuclear or otherwise, will be concentrated on the highway system, bu...

Narayanan: I'm afraid this doesn't have the chance of coming to pass that your fabled crocuses have in the false springs that you've grown used to.<P>I suggest a more modest start. Borrow a page from the Israelis. A Rapid Reaction Force to deal with disasters. Rail disaster in a remote place?--IL-76...

The following appeared in the Pioneer Second N-strike capability on line http://www.dailypioneer.com/fpage/STORY2.HTM Wilson John / New Delhi India is developing a Second Nuclear Strike (SNS) capability based primarily on mobile, long-range missiles, deep penetration aircraft and submarines. Accordi...

Or (3). Semi-mobile targets for attack helicopters.<P>------------------<BR>Laurie