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by Suresh S
13 Feb 2013 19:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis
Replies: 768
Views: 123344

Re: Corruption in Arms Deals - News and Analysis

philip I remember your statement about this deal, that it is being done in indecent haste ( I thought the same ). You were on the money.
I just pray the ex- chief is not involved for the sake of our forces.
by Suresh S
11 Feb 2013 19:48
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2013
Replies: 651
Views: 131108

Re: Aero India 2013

good post kartik
by Suresh S
11 Feb 2013 03:20
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2013
Replies: 651
Views: 131108

Re: Aero India 2013

thank you James , great pictures
by Suresh S
08 Feb 2013 09:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 524323

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

excellent post 4481 rohit.+1
by Suresh S
03 Feb 2013 06:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 524323

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

born with a silver spoon in rich family to a father of dubious origin and morality - a proud "beef eating brahman of the united provinces" - indifferent in education but gets to go study in england on daddys funds - marries a good woman due to family status, but is unfaithful and neglects ...
by Suresh S
02 Aug 2012 05:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 524323

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

victor and tejas you are bang on target.For a intelligent person to come to the right conclusion you must have experienced india, europe and especially USA and hopefully many other places as an adult to know the strengths and weaknesses of your culture. To understand what is good for indian military...
by Suresh S
02 Jul 2012 05:15
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1421673

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

Thanks Ramana for the article by Mr Raman

nahata
by Suresh S
13 Jun 2012 06:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 754803

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

RahulM,
Thanks for the pictures from maharaja ranjit singh museum
by Suresh S
17 Dec 2011 22:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 196100

Re: Profiles in Heroism: Archive

Lieutenant Mogal- may his soul rest in peace. A true hero
by Suresh S
11 Nov 2011 09:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1244135

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

shiv reading your ebook. quite interesting and informative


SKN
by Suresh S
19 Jun 2011 06:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The downside of imported arms
Replies: 42
Views: 10148

Re: The downside of imported arms

You make many good points shiv. To me china will become an existential threat to India in a few decades . let me explain. In the next few yrs with all the arms we are importing we would be in a reasonably good position vis a vis china, even though I feel next 3-5 yrs are critical because of many wea...
by Suresh S
12 Jun 2011 23:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4067
Views: 785705

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

I am not saying do not do business with them. Because I know them a little better than some people on this board whose knowledge is just theoretical and not practical. Russia remains our best friend in this world with the important caveat that states only have permanent interest and not permanent fr...
by Suresh S
12 Jun 2011 22:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4067
Views: 785705

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Singhaji reasonably well run I doubt it. The scenes in their equivalent of our parliament are worse than used to be the case in behar. MPs hitting each other with their shoes and having a real boxing match are not the signs of a well run counntry. About many russians living in the eastern parts of t...
by Suresh S
12 Jun 2011 17:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1263375

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

For all our achievements by the DRDO,etc., we must not lose sight of some fundamentals.We still cannot produce a fighter aero-engine and the Kaveri is being tested in Russia.We have yet too perfect a basic trainer,IJT or AJT or even UAVs!Transport aircraft is another item.Even China has et up an ec...
by Suresh S
09 Jun 2011 05:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 3942
Views: 690635

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Although i would not go Paki on foreign diplomats and their families in India, it is about time GoI make some strong statements atleast. From George Fernandes search, to patting down of Kalam saab and more recently pat down of Meera Shankar, it is high time we show some spine atleast verbally. Amba...
by Suresh S
02 Jun 2011 21:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1004669

Re: LCA News and Discussions

I would second that shiv
by Suresh S
30 May 2011 02:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 2
Replies: 3977
Views: 858249

Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par

Clearly typhoon is better in some aspects like radar and engine. Even though my choice would be rafael but I have a feeling gov is going to go for typhoon. The only way we should go for tyhoon is the critical factor of engine and radar technology in TOT. If the euro consortium is willing to give us ...
by Suresh S
11 May 2011 20:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1244135

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

good one singhaji
by Suresh S
11 May 2011 20:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1244135

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

In my opinion that country is USA in the long run , to a small extent pakis also. Twenty first century is going to be a three horse race, India, USA and china.
by Suresh S
28 Apr 2011 03:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India selects Typhoon and Rafale for MMRCA shortlist
Replies: 1324
Views: 284552

Re: India selects Typhoon and Rafale for MMRCA shortlist

either it is going to be a split order or it is going to be rafale
by Suresh S
10 Apr 2011 19:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1244135

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

The most important resource of any country is it,s human resources .It is the quality of human resources(not quantity ) that will in the long term decide the standard of living of any country and not GDP, per capita income or natural resources or area.Another critical ingradient is the quality of le...
by Suresh S
08 Mar 2011 08:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1112447

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

thanks shiv for the indian express article. As they say more things change more they are the same.
by Suresh S
21 Feb 2011 07:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3235
Views: 928764

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Agree with every word of the vice admiral . Thank you shiv.
by Suresh S
16 Jan 2011 01:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1878783

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

shiv I used to be fascinated by that tank as a child , grew up in calcutta. Used to play in the maidan and remember looking over and over that tank.
by Suresh S
14 Jan 2011 22:49
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 941309

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Vivek enjoys chinese torture for BRFites. Come on BRO
by Suresh S
12 Jan 2011 06:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1244135

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

agree with you shiv nice post
by Suresh S
22 Dec 2010 08:51
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: AeroIndia 2011
Replies: 940
Views: 300338

Re: AeroIndia 2011

good job Neela, interesting article

Thanks
by Suresh S
27 Nov 2010 09:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Decline in standards in the armed forces - causes/solutions
Replies: 27
Views: 6720

Re: Decline in standards in the armed forces - causes/soluti

[quote="Austin"] The Armed Force are just part of the society and no matter how disciplined they are they would still reflect the society in general. /quote] I had a heated discussion with one of my relatives 2 decades ago about this topic when it was reported that some indian soldiers wer...
by Suresh S
11 Nov 2010 07:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
Replies: 98
Views: 21584

Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)

rudra,

This Badass may come to this Jirga. I am sending you email
by Suresh S
06 Nov 2010 19:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 886238

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

I doubt it. there would be a storm of protest from all quarters if a sellout were to be made on F-16 esp - at the time pakis are happily receiving fresh samples in kamra. and the F-18 can pack in all the tricks but cannot get away from its airframe design - like arjuna trapped inside a water buffal...
by Suresh S
02 Nov 2010 04:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1878783

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

On the topic of looking cool with big muscles. Looks are very deceptive. I recently read a article about the training of US army rangers and other special forces. Many of these guys apparently look inconspicuos and physically not intimidating at first glance. The big badass guys are not the one,s fi...
by Suresh S
21 Oct 2010 19:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 886238

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

Now while I am not sure about the MRCA, there are definitely some points in its favor. What could the MRCA bring? 1. 'Immediate' availability (assuming you're not talking the Gripen-NG or MiG-35) If a major conflict arose in the very near future, the MRCA could be very useful. Even if you ordered m...
by Suresh S
19 Oct 2010 18:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010
Replies: 3205
Views: 886238

Re: MRCA Discussion - October 2, 2010

sarkar wrote:
I believe there are no shortcuts. Stairs are much reliable than elevators.
sarkar babu I like that comment a lot. one liner of the day
by Suresh S
17 Oct 2010 07:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
Replies: 98
Views: 21584

Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)

13th of nov at akbar in edison sounds good
by Suresh S
11 Oct 2010 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1263375

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia remains and has been since independence India,s best friend and ally. There is general lack of understanding about things russian among the world in general. Russia,s achievements over the centuries in science , technology, military affairs and cultural affairs is not given it,s due importanc...
by Suresh S
11 Oct 2010 21:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian history#political, scientific, cultural and military
Replies: 1
Views: 719

Russian history#political, scientific, cultural and military

Russia remains and has been since independence India,s best friend and ally. There is general lack of understanding about things russian among the world in general. Russia,s achievements over the centuries in science , technology, military affairs and cultural affairs is not given it,s due importanc...
by Suresh S
11 Oct 2010 08:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2238
Views: 597333

Re: Military Multimedia Content

Nice video , thanks shiv/nikhil
by Suresh S
10 Oct 2010 08:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1209313

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Thanks Austin for the SU- 35S article. Wonder how much this baby is going to cost if ever we decide to buy some of these
by Suresh S
09 Oct 2010 05:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1136867

Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread

[quote][quote="Kartik"]Some of these Euro toys may look great but aren't necessarily ready for combat, whereas in most cases, the US equivalents have seen a good deal of combat already and many bugs may have been ironed out already. I would agree with this statement because this is true in...