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by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 20:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 735671

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

That assumes that there would be a joint RFP issued. The commonality argument also applies to the Rafale with the M variant as well. In order for this to happen the MOD would have negotiate the deals together. So far there is nothing that suggests that the MOD is willing to consolidate the two opti...
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 20:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 735671

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Personally speaking IF it is going to be an american aircraft then the F18 Super Hornet seems (to me) to make more sense than the F16/21 or the F15-EX [/size] At the end of the day, why would the MOD/IAF want a naval optimized fighter aircraft when they have other options? If there is a requirement...
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 20:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 735671

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Kartik wrote:Since some people here are insisting that F-35 must be bought for the MRCA, here is an article that'll whet their appetite even more..:D
in case of MMRCA, anything is possible. It has more twists and turns than Ekta kapoor serial.
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 20:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2093
Views: 645020

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

https://www.janes.com/article/94629/russian-frigate-fires-hypersonic-missile-for-first-time A Russian Navy warship has fired an NPO Mashinostroyeniya 3M22 Zircon (Tsirkon) hypersonic missile for the first time during trials in the Barents Sea. Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed the sta...
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 18:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1463
Views: 526912

Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations

Kicking out Turkish airline and reducing tourism to Turkey would be small steps. kicking out is the nuclear option..our famed babudom can make life hell by throwing rulebook at anyone. follow the rulebook in letter and spririt, fine them if found guilty and then let them have a taste of indian cour...
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 18:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 956830

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

who else travels to pakistan apart from chinese masters??? What worries me is not so much travel between India and Pakistan by flights but the following: Transit across Wagah, Kashmir road crossings- Fortunately reduced and closed now. Pilgrim travel- Kartarpur, Nankanasahib, Hinglaj, Ajmer, etc.- ...
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 17:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 735671

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

what if all this mess was to buy time for Tejas???

i think the only aircrafts left out of all this are JF17, J20 and J11 et al..we should consider buying them...they will bring way more peace (of mind) than buying even F22 or Su57 or any other single double triple engine plane..
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 16:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1559531

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

The launch of GISAT-1 onboard GSLV-F10, planned for March 05, 2020, is postponed due to technical reasons. Revised launch date will be informed in due course.

https://www.isro.gov.in/launcher/gslv-f10-gisat-1
by ranjan.rao
04 Mar 2020 00:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2818
Views: 898562

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

are you giving ideas to idrw guys??
by ranjan.rao
03 Mar 2020 01:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 861
Views: 468983

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

we couldnt purchase US 2i, couldnt convince them for Soryus for whatever reasons and we are expecting them for CNCs
by ranjan.rao
03 Mar 2020 00:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2917
Views: 7353252

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

https://www.livemint.com/science/news/pune-telescope-helps-detect-biggest-explosion-since-big-bang-11582919559022.html The explosion was so large it carved out a crater in the hot gas that could hold 15 Milky Ways, said lead author Simona Giacintucci of the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington Th...
by ranjan.rao
02 Mar 2020 23:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 240331

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

I just happened to notice the recent political developments in Afghanistan. Pakistani Army does not seem to be fully involved in the final negotiations. That does not mean they are not involved in the final solution. What will be interesting is if they will up the ante in Afghanistan. Without US pre...
by ranjan.rao
02 Mar 2020 19:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 956830

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Since bakis would not easily shut chinese travel due to H&D reasons, the epidemik in bakiland is going to be huge. On top of that, they likely have only limited facilities for testing and the actual # of infections might be very high. Hopefully, India has shut down all flights from bakiland. In...
by ranjan.rao
29 Feb 2020 01:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 811164

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

seems like the deal is going ahead...after a week long peace...india will be there. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51584126?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cl7zq5566d7t/us-taliban-peace-talks&link_location=live-reporting-story .not clear what exactly india's role will b...
by ranjan.rao
29 Feb 2020 01:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2917
Views: 7353252

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

very sad to hear...he was the one who worked with Sir Feynmann on Quantum electrodynamics and the term Dyson sphere for an advanced civilization that can build a sphere around its star to tap the energy of parent star...
wow thats great to hear...
by ranjan.rao
28 Feb 2020 20:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2209110

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

How much would have the unchecked influx of Bangaldeshi Muslims exacerbated the riots in Delhi. BD Muslims are ubiquitous in Delhi and have been pretty aggressive around their ghettos. Are they the Outsiders everyone keeps alluding to ? Someone asked about cops not forgiving cops killer but I think...
by ranjan.rao
28 Feb 2020 16:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2209110

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^^Violence against cops isnt taken lightly in mumbai police..not sure how is it in Delhi..can any localite or familiar with workings of DP shed some light..
by ranjan.rao
27 Feb 2020 23:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2209110

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

based on what has been discussed over last few pages, updating this page may help everyone, including some mod work. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/Guidelines.html 404 vivasvatji I am surprised you dint get the BRF humour! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: i will move out of this thread before I am whipped by...
by ranjan.rao
27 Feb 2020 22:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2209110

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

based on what has been discussed over last few pages, updating this page may help everyone, including some mod work.
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/Guidelines.html
by ranjan.rao
14 Jan 2020 15:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 240280

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

^^we did a similar thing in FS, NNs attempting to model it...eventually NNs and rest all plots were converging to what structural models were giving. However, the exercise required huge amounts of data. Not sure we will have that amount of data on testing.IN fS it is easy that you may end up losing ...
by ranjan.rao
14 Jan 2020 15:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1036698

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

Shameek wrote::roll: Interesting they portray only Mirages as the IAF aircraft.
a lot to do with the american propaganda that they have drank and got high on....
by ranjan.rao
23 Oct 2017 05:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA: News & Discussion - June 2014
Replies: 2777
Views: 632462

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread - June 2014

While everyone debates about ToT (real fake whatever)Just asking, how much good 100 million USD would have done to Tejas program. If anyone thinks that billions of dollar will buy us out the veto. Please also believe that I have Tajmahal and Millions of acres of land to sell on moon
by ranjan.rao
17 Oct 2017 14:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 2348395

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Really! Brother of someone at BR? Photo is brilliant. Yes, the poster has permitted me to share his name - The poster is Arun_S and the pilot is his elder brother then Flt Lt and later Air Cmde Pravin K Sharma and he was awarded Vayu Sena Medal for the bravery and skill. I am also told that the pho...
by ranjan.rao
22 Jun 2017 07:45
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240887

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

^^^As i said, we are expecting serum (F16 ) from Dr Erskine (US) to convert us (Steve Rogers) into captain America. The only difference being, Dr Erskine underneath the mask is Dr Zola. HAIL HYDRA! :) Nice to know we have Marvel fans on BRF. I am waiting for Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, S...
by ranjan.rao
22 Jun 2017 07:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 962671

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

what kinda army does that in the holi month of ramzan oops ramadan
by ranjan.rao
19 Jun 2017 18:11
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240887

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

How chola..Su and Migs are going to remain wth us at least for a decade
by ranjan.rao
19 Jun 2017 17:47
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240887

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

^^^^For all we know this might be a pressure tactic to lure trump and extract concession from chore saab
by ranjan.rao
19 Jun 2017 17:37
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240887

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

True sir..There will be some movement for sure.. We might sign a f 16 deal there just like rafale but when intents will meet mod they'll fall flat or at least I wish so.. That's the best a tejas jingo can wish. Hope Modi and Modi don't learn from history in this case
by ranjan.rao
19 Jun 2017 17:21
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240887

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

^^^^Does that mean anything, till an agreement is signed by mod specifying the number, specifications and iaf's customisations... Reliance also had similar love making dreams till the wet dream got over at 36
by ranjan.rao
10 Jun 2017 09:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
Replies: 2850
Views: 683153

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1431184/12-british-pakistanis-win-seats-uk-general-elections/ Although most candidates succeeded in the previous elections but Afzal Khan from Gorton area of Manchester and Muhammad Yaseen from Bendford have been elected on Labour party’s tickets for the first time. Bar...
by ranjan.rao
04 Jun 2017 17:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1246076

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

ia should accept this (even if untrue) and use this as an excuse to light up their posts...Liberal-e-media would have lesser excuse to cry for aman Ka tamasha in that case
by ranjan.rao
29 Apr 2017 08:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1850488

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

Cosmo a bomber does not make sense today but it will make sense 20 or 30 years down the line when India will be in top three economies in top three economies and we'll need strong power projection Vitamin one may argue back in those days and time drones will be ruling the skies however very complete...
by ranjan.rao
26 Apr 2017 08:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 354302

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

Again as Arjun said what China wants is getting more complicated than what women want
by ranjan.rao
26 Apr 2017 08:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 354302

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sukma-attack-maoists-were-armed-with-rocket-launchers-ak-47s-say-injured-crpf-jawans/articleshow/58363080.cms Liu is that china? you mentioned it few days back..I guess CPC provides info on a need to know basis if china were to arm those rebel,those rebel wo...
by ranjan.rao
12 Apr 2017 04:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
Replies: 2850
Views: 683153

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017

since us money is not coming due to indian pressure could we pay them off like in the case of Raymond Davis
by ranjan.rao
11 Apr 2017 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 354302

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

Somehow the chinese people i meet are quite unlike these, they are quite rational people, Green card holders, happy to have moved out of china, respect indians, seems like my sample is quite biased or may be i havent scratched below the surface
by ranjan.rao
11 Apr 2017 21:21
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1829809

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

Imagine a nation thats screaming in a shreiking voice at just the visit of dalai lama to Tawang. How will it react when Vietnam and Taiwan are given 'defensive' weapons by India :), the fact is India hasnt even started playing the dirty game and chinese has already played many of its cards
by ranjan.rao
11 Apr 2017 20:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 354302

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

a chinese saying, ' If someone can avoid any jealousy,He must be a mediocrity'(不遭人忌是庸才)' Of countries/civilizations ,china has never been a mediocrity since it was born 4000+ years ago. we are used to be jealous of or even hated by mediocrities. If you hadnt put chinese characters in ur statement I...
by ranjan.rao
11 Apr 2017 02:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 842312

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Any chance it is the same liu that is the life of chinese forums on BRF?