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by Marten
24 Jul 2017 20:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

UBji, since you brought up panel uneven-ness, is it because of the handlaid prepeg being badly laid, or the joins? Shouldn't the paint or ram costing sufficiently smoothen the surface? Am sure you've toured the Seattle lab where discontinuous carbon fibre composite is being developed. For non load b...
by Marten
24 Jul 2017 18:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1826
Views: 528175

Re: Project 75I- It Begins

If Abe manages to hold on long enough, Modi could work something out. But can we do our own SSK/SSN design with japani help? If Mitsubishi were allowed to collaborate with an Indian entity, they would gladly do it. Policy proscribes local partner. SP approach along with 75% ownership and therefore ...
by Marten
24 Jul 2017 17:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

From the PRC perspective: Simply put, there is only one country that threatens both terrestrial and oceanic supply routes for China! So, they need to get India to pick one of two options: 1. Join OBOR and enable PRC empire building without interference, 2. Face war, face defeat, and then accept PRC ...
by Marten
23 Jul 2017 22:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

Tejas-LCA Admin on Facebook confirms no foreign AESA coming for MK1-A. Is it true that Uttam will be integrated on MK.1A from day 1 and not a foreign AESA sir? > Yes https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1470760519685058&substory_index=0&id=103329156428208 Does this mean MK1a is due o...
by Marten
23 Jul 2017 18:44
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1298008

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Can anyone share the shrapnel (airburst) radius? Unnamed sources claim 100m for 155. Is this correct?
by Marten
23 Jul 2017 18:40
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1298008

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Thank you Deejay, does this mean the lanyard was used during user exploitation trials. Let me also apologize for not enquiring about any injuries etc. Based on past coverage, one would assume no issues when media doesn't report. Bad assumption, as things have borne out. OT: My only take here is that...
by Marten
22 Jul 2017 14:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

I have a question. Often it is stated that India controls China's jugular vein through Malacca Straits. My question is that in case of war, if we block Malacca, what is stopping China from just going around Indonesia (closer to Australia) Sure the route will cost a little extra but I guess such cos...
by Marten
22 Jul 2017 00:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Right on cue, CAG and Toilet combine to poop on our heads. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 704674.cms.
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 22:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

DL knows there will be war when he passes. So do the Chinese. Which is why their aggression has increased. The whole battle with us now is to secure the first challenge they face (India), followed by the second issue: the successor. Instead of WTO withdrawal, why not test and test our ability to sus...
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 21:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Sir, your comment was about Tibetans hating India. All I did was point out that fallacy. If you visit Kushalnagar and ask the question, you will get a more emphatic and brusque answer. IA or Mod has not talked publicly about rolling into Lhasa primarily because the logistical chains will take a lot ...
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 20:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

When bodybags of PLA men begin to arrive; per soldier there would 4 distraught grandparents and two devastated parents who would be left without progeny. In such a scenario, Xi may have to worry more about Chinese mothers. So if we can run a successful psyops in the mind of Chinese mothers about th...
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 19:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050488

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

If one sees the terrain, one would not suggest a faster link. There is simply no ROI for the massive investments that will be required. Also, Navi Mumbai Airport will be up and running in probably five years. This can handle most of Pune traffic. The 75k cr figure is simply hawabaazi. Basically a bu...
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 16:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

India should first and foremost start imposing heavy punitive tarriffs on Chinese goods into India. As long as $60Bn trade imbalance exists, all this is high farce. That's 3 MMRCA deals @100 aircraft each, per year. We could start with raids on the Sadarbazar merchants community -- and the traders ...
by Marten
21 Jul 2017 13:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Arjun-ji, pardon me for my previous language, but every country has its strengths and weaknesses. When competing whether in business, sports or geo-politics, why would you ever play to your opponent's strengths? Cheen's strengths are its economy and its industry. Its weakness is its SYRE non-warrio...
by Marten
20 Jul 2017 23:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

the sagger was used by the egyptians in 1973 war in large nos. they look like kind of army who will unload all their long range shots but run out of ideas as they near the penalty box. When the time for a charge comes, it is likely they will turn tail and scoot. And if they come across the Gurkha f...
by Marten
20 Jul 2017 22:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1086149

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Does this mean you've finally read his book and are now prepared/ready to pronounce judgment based on your readings and observations? Or is this Pindi Chana again!?!
by Marten
20 Jul 2017 21:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252728

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Karthik S wrote:It's Swedish company saar.
Passenger car business was bought over by a Chinese consortium..
by Marten
20 Jul 2017 11:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 252728

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Singha wrote:i have been a content civic driver for 7 yrs now with no problems. one annual servicing.
Tsk tsk... Jarnails driving such old cars, instead of swanky new build shakinaw models like the Crysta.
Sell the Civic to a jawan. :D
by Marten
19 Jul 2017 17:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Marten that long railway line from beijing to lhasa runs over numerous aqueducts and bridges in the plateau. Ripe target. They don't really have an alternate until they bring another line from the east of the plateau. If we haven't even realised that we have muscles until now, how are we going to f...
by Marten
19 Jul 2017 13:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

I would say that a sudden missile attack 1. Will not come without some signs of preparation and shrill warnings 2. Would be a bad tactic unless they are ready to hold back Indian troops at the LAC Never forget how effective American missiles have been in eliminating the Taliban Is there any analysi...
by Marten
19 Jul 2017 12:58
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1298008

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

This was always done. Typically first batch from production is tested not for functionality & performance but for operationalization. Going by what MiG-29K, P-8I & Dhruv went through, that a professional fighting force does, the IAF 45 squadron formation with Tejas SP-1 & SP-2 got a com...
by Marten
18 Jul 2017 17:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1780857

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

Bala, are you sure the UAE units are non operational? btw, Taiwan has 56 M2Ks that were supposedly up for retirement. Brazil probably has already retired 12 that it operated until recently. Was under the impression our M2K units at least 1, 7 were 12 single seaters and 2-4 trainers. Could someone ki...
by Marten
18 Jul 2017 15:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 235804

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

rajkumar wrote:Quick question - GST does cover Mobile Phone calls?
Not individual calls, but telecom services overall. Both prepaid and postpaid services are charged 18% GST.
by Marten
18 Jul 2017 14:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Iyersan wrote:To all ,
Have anybody given thought to the reports that China has briefed envoys from some G-20 nations that the Chinese patience is running out. This was told to the indian express by the G-20 envoys not Chinese.
Please share your insights. What do you think it means?
by Marten
17 Jul 2017 23:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189731

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Will a victory over India help his chances of a third term? *(assuming that his goal is to ensure that OBOR will continue unharmed with a more pliable govt in place in India). Is that the reason to meet INC representatives? How important is energy security for China at this point? What affects the c...
by Marten
17 Jul 2017 15:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1298008

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

putnanja wrote:Wasn't the earlier incident due to an issue with the shell and not the gun per se?
Nothing to suggest that it was not the shell again. "Burst just outside the barrel" or "soon after ejection" would indicate shell quality is suspect; nothing to do with Dhanush itself.
by Marten
17 Jul 2017 10:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1086149

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

SriJoy wrote:
Nilesh Oak wrote: They write...

[emphasis mine]

Any guesses for 'dramatic decline in genetic diversity in male lineages 4 to 8 thousand years ago'?

I have one conjecture with pinpointed accuracy - Year 5561 BCE
What supposedly happened in 5561 BCE ?!
Just the great war.
by Marten
13 Jul 2017 22:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1176084

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

^Now that would be a game changer, if the IAF were up to the drastic change in doctrine! The thought itself is exciting because it might actually help kickstart the program that we really need (not talking about Aam-khaa).
by Marten
13 Jul 2017 20:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1406375

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

It is not just your average counting machine in schools and shops - I think they have one that records serial number as well I posted the tender and specs earlier. There are probably only five to eight of those machines and it would explain the recount. Expect them to be done by Sep, in time for an...
by Marten
13 Jul 2017 14:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: AMCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3310
Views: 842620

Re: AMCA News and Discussions

First flight in 2024 or 2025! Didnt know that Tejas Mk 2 is already flying. Anyway, if production starts in 20236, that is a leisurely 30 years of design and development. We seem to be taking LCA experience in an entirely different direction i.e., take as much time as possible. Lets hope things are...
by Marten
12 Jul 2017 16:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

Why not simply spin off Tejas division as an independent entity and set up the joint working groups? What works elsewhere should also work here, given freedom from unionism and some incentivisation. HAL wants to own ADA and LCA and everything else, and none of the other entities would want to be par...
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 23:08
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1737194

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

Are they less worried about India? Only adversary against which their army size matters is us. I don't think they are dreaming about beating us in Arabian Sea and BoB using their navy. PLA is defensive in nature. PLAN is offensive in nature. If one had to defend trade lines, would one also not pref...
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 15:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82159

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack

Same old sound bites from Rajnath. Rajnath Singh @rajnathsingh The people of Kashmir have strongly condemned the terror attack on Amarnath yatris. It shows the spirit of Kashmiriyat is very much alive. 8:37 am · 11 Jul 2017 His application for the post of Veep. I seriously hope RS is shunted out wi...
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 13:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

Thank you JayS.
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 12:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

Hasn't Derby been with us for aeons,SH's? I've asked umpteen no. of times,has the gun-firing tests for the LCA been completed? Most crucial of weapon tests becos of vibration which could affect internal eqpt. You don't read answers, do you Philip saar? ASked before.Has the LCA passed its gun firing...
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 10:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

The aabove is firing of Derby from Central Pylons, what is talked about is carrying Python 5 in Outboard Pylons Thanks AV -- The quoted post talks about Derby integration and test firing at the end of the year. My point was that it was already tested. I didn't know that integration differs from pyl...
by Marten
11 Jul 2017 10:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/tejas-nears-missile-test-after-i-derby-integration-439175/ Rafael has completed the integration of its I-Derby beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile on India’s Aeronautical Development Agency Tejas light combat aircraft, with a first test firing scheduled...
by Marten
10 Jul 2017 22:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82159

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

They have finally crossed the Rubicon. No mercy for any of these pigs and their masters who are attacking innocent yatris. I hope we turn Skardu HQ to rubble.
by Marten
10 Jul 2017 17:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016
Replies: 4124
Views: 1176201

Re: LCA: News & Discussions - October 2016

If it is a question of union's lobby in HAL, cant the govt simply dissolve them and fire all instigatirs who threaten strike or violence?? Or give them a part of HAL shares (non-control ones of course) and make them a party to the profit so generated and shut them up?? I've posted about this earlie...