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- 27 Jan 2019 05:12
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala
- Replies: 2419
- Views: 207344
Re: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala
Ayyanar temples/Karuppanna swamy temples are taken care of by local priests. They have their own rituals.
- 30 Nov 2018 15:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 1243
- Views: 182100
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
This is what he actually posted. it doesnt look like he is encouraging others against goi https://twitter.com/Swamy39/status/1068128325225377792 The US arms merchants are mulling moving US Congress to blacklist India because we had committed global tenders for weapons purchase but went for “govt to ...
- 24 Nov 2018 21:41
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact
- Replies: 905
- Views: 92863
Re: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-missionar ... 15515.html
Bitter Truth 1 hr ago
Looks like the tribe takes their second amendment rights to bear arms and illegal entry and stay your ground laws very seriously.
- 01 Nov 2018 07:01
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
- Replies: 3468
- Views: 563764
Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Commies play funny tricks. they have cheap printing services for worldwide book publishers. China printed maps of india show entire j&k as a separate country. that's was that these cheap, slime balls commie government people do (people of china are good and mostly commoners like us)
- 13 Oct 2018 06:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 2820
- Views: 473471
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Chetak, Thanks for the info. A document without it's author's name and other detail is of not much use. Please write a line or two about the doc and post the link also so people can find out info for themselves It is from this article https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20181008-th...
- 27 Jun 2018 15:32
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
- Replies: 3910
- Views: 922475
Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
68m is with performance & logistics package?
- 02 May 2018 16:33
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4827
- Views: 749554
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
I think Kalyani saar mentioned in interview that weight is the top improvement item customer had requested and he also mentioned that the next iteration coming out in july(?) would be lighter. I wonder if BF and Tata guns should have been two different versions(lighter vs heavier) instead of almost ...
- 18 Apr 2018 06:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 2820
- Views: 473471
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Prem wrote:Katarina 's Cockpit
Tablet showing route map is windows based

- 26 Feb 2018 04:25
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
- Replies: 852
- Views: 95216
Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
There is a new twist in tamil channels (puthiya thalaimurai or news7 don't recall) with promotion going now "was tamil loving pm of canada insulted in india".
- 10 Nov 2017 21:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
- Replies: 3500
- Views: 598772
Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
I do believe this article - I do have independent confirmation. However, the IAF Plans Directorate wants imported fighters. They don't have any ulterior motives, just want "proven and tested stuff" advertised as by their sellers. And Tejas fares very bad in marketing, publicity & adve...
- 20 Oct 2017 00:07
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5425
- Views: 656828
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
NRao wrote:Absence of Parrikar is causing this rudderless behavior.
He had a game plan. If he were around he could have at the very least pushed the deal. The chances were better with him around.
He should be consulted and nothing says he should be kept out...
- 19 Oct 2017 15:41
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5425
- Views: 656828
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
An Indian F-16 Enterprise: Understanding the Strategic Opportunity for the Indian Air Force http://www.sldinfo.com/an-indian-f-16-enterprise-understanding-the-strategic-opportunity-for-the-indian-air-force/ Being part of a global F-16 force has many other advantages. There are many F-16 pilots worl...
- 12 Oct 2017 20:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
- Replies: 4375
- Views: 748104
Re: Indian Military Helicopters
Only time i went in a helicopter was when we took a tour over Grand Canyon. It was not exactly a fun trip. When flying in the canyons, it was very bumpy/choppy ride with lot of vibration and noise. I am happy to say that I didn't throwup inside the chopper; only after i came out...ran straight to th...
- 11 Oct 2017 21:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
- Replies: 3500
- Views: 598772
Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
And competition Shiv saar. Private monopoly would take the country for a ride.
Apparently tier 2/3 suppliers have better profit margins than tier 1 supplier in aero industry
Apparently tier 2/3 suppliers have better profit margins than tier 1 supplier in aero industry
- 07 Oct 2017 08:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 2587
- Views: 334618
Re: Military Flight Safety
per tv news, this kerosene was been unloaded by nets from the hovering chopper, when the net with the kerosine jerrycans snagged the tail rotor and this, among other things, caused the kerosene to light up and that fire then engulfed the chopper, killing all on board. Badly charred bodies could not...
- 23 Sep 2017 01:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2276
- Views: 443276
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Could be tata's engine too..it is 2.2 lt as well with various states of tune. Interesting to see diesel engine for uav.
- 07 Sep 2017 20:57
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5425
- Views: 656828
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
I think other companies are probably putting a number on how much employment they will generate, where and type of work etc. that's how they survive in their home countries and ensure one politician or group does not sabotage their plans. HAL needs to communicate plans along those aspects
- 02 Sep 2017 04:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 1168754
Re: Neutering & defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Look you and yours faced India down, when you are ostensibly at your strongest (PRC big economy, fancy toys, this that) & you blinked and walked away. That's that. Every year as we speak India's position vs PRC will improve, given current trajectory. You guys are like the naked king who constan...
- 30 Aug 2017 18:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Industrial development & the evolution of military aviation
- Replies: 128
- Views: 7595
Re: Industrial development & the evolution of military aviation
Vidurji - welcome and thanks for the great post
- 29 Aug 2017 20:42
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
- Replies: 5425
- Views: 656828
Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Rakesh saar - appreciate your effort and gently encouraging posters to respect copyright laws. Whether we agree with writer and content or not is one thing. But we do need to respect their effort and content 

- 29 Aug 2017 09:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
- Replies: 3500
- Views: 598772
Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Saar - customer (s) have to agree. It will obviously get benchmarked against jsf a d the likes
- 20 Aug 2017 08:46
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 3540
- Views: 554846
Re: The Great Indian Political Drama July 14th 2017
There are multiple TV reports that railway departmental work was going on at and also near the accident site and this work was on for quite some time. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/railway-track-was-under-repair-but-utkal-express-train-driver-was-not-informed-preliminary-probe-into-muzaf...
- 19 Aug 2017 00:10
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3547
- Views: 451983
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9, 2014
This has all the details. Arjun weight is very much comparable to other MBTs and ground pressure is comparable to T90. Since it is a locally developed product, any further weight optimization should improve the numbers even more. Very good summary of the Arjun Mk2 and the case for making more of it ...
- 18 Aug 2017 18:17
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
- Replies: 5116
- Views: 1145054
Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017
When are these guys going to write chinese actions are likely to anger India
- 16 Aug 2017 01:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 1168754
Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Hot oil and boulders (baahubali) style next
- 04 Aug 2017 17:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 1168754
Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
ArjunPandit wrote:Sikkim standoff: China says its restraint has 'bottom line'
From red lines to a bottom line, this is a true convergence to their pathan biradars...
China: I am going to count from 1..10 and you need to withdraw and surrender
India: If I don't?
China: I am warning you and I am going to count again
- 02 Aug 2017 21:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2408
- Views: 384776
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
First trade is needed...two thats how they will flush out rats
- 01 Aug 2017 18:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
- Replies: 4918
- Views: 640405
Re: International Aerospace Discussion
Boeing creates new in-house avionics unit, reversing years of outsourcing
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/bo ... -controls/
Unusual move by boeing going for vertical integration.
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/bo ... -controls/
Unusual move by boeing going for vertical integration.
- 01 Aug 2017 18:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: International Military Aviation - News and Discussion
- Replies: 207
- Views: 20542
Re: International Military Aviation - News and Discussion
Boeing creates new in-house avionics unit, reversing years of outsourcing
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/bo ... -controls/
Unusual move by boeing going for vertical integration.
http://www.seattletimes.com/business/bo ... -controls/
Unusual move by boeing going for vertical integration.
- 01 Aug 2017 01:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
- Replies: 4125
- Views: 776570
Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
UBji awesome set of posts! I do hope Dr VKS becomes the next defence minister. He seems to have a way to discuss complex issues in a logical and convincing way. He will be an excellent team builder with authority and a big stick
- 25 Jul 2017 07:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
- Replies: 4125
- Views: 776570
Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Sports equipment use lot of composites too and china has several companies manufacturing all kinds of sports equipments for the world. Some of the tools and skills would obviously trickle to other areas.
- 24 Jul 2017 06:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
- Replies: 3460
- Views: 581916
Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
+1.
Thanks to @Yusufdfi for tweeting about this speech.
Thanks to @Yusufdfi for tweeting about this speech.
- 24 Jul 2017 04:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
- Replies: 3460
- Views: 581916
Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Excellent talk by Col Lalit Rai and great background on history, people, topography of Jammu & Kashmir. Watched this for the first time. Colonel Lalit Rai’s sterling account of the role played by his battalion in the icy heights of Khalubar, coupled with first hand accounts of daring, death and ...
- 24 Jul 2017 04:40
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
- Replies: 4827
- Views: 749554
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
Excellent talk by Col Lalit Rai and great background on history, people, topography of Jammu & Kashmir. Watched this for the first time. Colonel Lalit Rai’s sterling account of the role played by his battalion in the icy heights of Khalubar, coupled with first hand accounts of daring, death and ...
- 07 Jul 2017 19:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 3878
- Views: 550423
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
On the other hand, we have eurofighter example that shows what can go wrong in this setup. They have the same freedom as dassault and other french companies. Most likely French armed forces and industry better working relationship and cross-domain expertise??? http://www.businessinsider.com/r-austri...
- 07 Jul 2017 17:29
- Forum: Technology & Economic Forum
- Topic: GST - Discussion on all aspects.
- Replies: 717
- Views: 111575
Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.
There is a report going on rightnow on New7 that there is a significant shortage of medicines (reported from salem) due to GST. Claim is manufacturers are not shipping due to GST issues
- 07 Jul 2017 04:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
- Replies: 4125
- Views: 776570
- 06 Jul 2017 20:48
- Forum: Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3066
- Views: 261659
Re: Iran News and Discussions
Based on DrRatnadip's link it is now clear that he mentioned it a second time. If the Iranians wish to pursue this, they will learn that they are making a gross error of judgement. Trump may yet go back on the sanctions lifting. They will need friends either way. Maybe Israel visit is triggering this
- 04 Jul 2017 17:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 1168754
Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
May be Chinese are trying to distract and reduce pressure on army action on bakis side. bakis i am sure are desperate to continue their normal activities.
- 03 Jul 2017 08:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
- Replies: 1451
- Views: 199890
Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
At the minimum turn on windows history and backup to external usb hd. They are very affordable anyway. Windows history also protects against accidental overwrites as it tracks versions