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by asbchakri
18 Apr 2021 20:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318671

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

I know this is a far fetched Idea, but what bout this man. If he agrees can he be an acceptable candidate for all. He has a clean image but can he be a god administrator. https://www.firstpost.com/india/after-yogi-in-up-will-a-swami-rise-in-bengal-bjp-speculation-about-a-doctor-sanyasi-grows-8697851...
by asbchakri
14 Apr 2021 03:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318671

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Maybe they will surprise us like they did with Yogi in UP.
by asbchakri
09 Apr 2021 02:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3032647

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/supreme-court-allows-deportation-of-rohingya-refugees-to-myanmar-as-per-procedure-prescribed-172302 "Supreme Court Allows Deportation Of Rohingyas To Myanmar As Per Procedure Prescribed" The SG also disputed that Rohingya detainees were refugees and call...
by asbchakri
07 Apr 2021 07:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2072266

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

^^
Looks like link is broken
by asbchakri
07 Apr 2021 05:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318671

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Bengal it is 18/31 (now numbers are not as good as phase 4). This was supposedly tough phase for BJP So in 3 phases BJP expecting 74/91. Can anyone estimate how it will fare in the other phases based on ground realities and last LS elections results or we need to wait for voter turnout % ?- I know ...
by asbchakri
06 Apr 2021 08:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318671

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

ramana wrote:Yes. Its actually 2 more are 50:50 chances.
Excellent. If they get Nadigram too, that would really make the day for BJP :D
by asbchakri
06 Apr 2021 05:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 318671

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

vijayk wrote:
fanne wrote:The current on WB is Out 0f 60 already voted -56 is confirmed, 4 toss ups and 2 losses
56 confirmed to who? BJP?
Are you saying BJP will get all 56 seats?
by asbchakri
04 Apr 2021 22:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3032647

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So let's say you are right and we all do not vote to BJP, then who do you think will come to power?. What do you think will happen to the country when those parties come to power. Have you forgotten UPA 1 & 2. Fixing 60+ years of congress misrule will be possible in 10 years?. What do you think ...
by asbchakri
25 Feb 2021 06:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79766

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Thanks Sankum, you beat me to it. I should have elaborated on it :)

So my other question was can it carry underslung cargo, i could not find about it in the video.
by asbchakri
24 Feb 2021 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 112
Views: 79766

Re: Indian Multi-Role Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Also as per the presentation, Troops - 24/36 Internal fuel - 2000kgs Weapons station load - 4 (I/B: 500 X2, O/B: 300 X2) So, this translates to how many Nag's can it carry? So it says it has a ramp to load some vehicles, can anyone say what kind of vehicles it can carry. I wished it can carry a NAMI...
by asbchakri
06 Jan 2021 01:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1837379

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

Wiki C-295 aircraft specs say it can carry armaments. Will these aircraft we are buying will also have this capabilities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EADS_CASA_C-295#Specifications_(C-295M) In 2012, Airbus Military announced several enhancements to the base C-295 design, changes included the adopti...
by asbchakri
16 Nov 2020 02:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2181975

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I guess they are trying that with the 2 new DyCMs. How do you know they are not of the desired caliber. Few had heard of Farnavis before MH 2014. Maybe we do not, but I guess someone in the BJP or the RSS knew about his potential so they chose him. I was hoping they would do the same here too, also...
by asbchakri
15 Nov 2020 23:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2181975

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

BJP should be thinking about grooming a Leader who can lead the party in future in the state, someone in the caliber of Fadnavis or Yogi. Not sure if they have someone like that. They should select someone like that for the role of Dy CM. He can gain the experience in the next 4 years and when the t...
by asbchakri
15 Nov 2020 21:22
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332440

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://zeenews.india.com/india/india-t ... 24871.html

Will this be a user trial kind of test or the new Extended range missile
by asbchakri
12 Nov 2020 11:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2181975

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

For everyone talking about the great strike rate for RJD.. https://zeenews.india.com/india/dna-exclusive-why-did-opposition-fear-to-flay-pm-narendra-modi-during-bihar-assembly-election-2324269.html The NDA has won 125 seats in the Bihar election, three more seats than the requisite majority figure, ...
by asbchakri
11 Nov 2020 08:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2181975

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The LJP would have need a lot of moolah contesting all those seats. one would have to wonder where it all came from, no. :mrgreen: I do not think there was any secret deal or help from the BJP. They came very close to losing this. Would have been very irresponsible. yes you are right, what i meant ...
by asbchakri
11 Nov 2020 02:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2181975

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I always felt it's a risky move to allow that happen in the overall scheme of things. What if he cut into more of the JDU seats. RJD may well have benefited from that, BJP certainly does not. It might have reduced the overall NDA seats and would have lost majority, seeing how razor thin the majority...
by asbchakri
25 Oct 2020 02:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1262977

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

I understand not all the subs out there are participating in the requirement by the MoD, but which Sub do you guys think is the best bet for Indian Navy requirements to take on the Chinese and paki sub force. I do not want to start any argument or anything, just want to know :)
by asbchakri
19 Oct 2020 00:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1262977

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Sorry, was just curious, but you are right.
by asbchakri
18 Oct 2020 21:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1262977

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

yeah thats what i thought. So what surface combatants are berthed there.
by asbchakri
18 Oct 2020 03:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1262977

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

So small question, the below link says Karwara naval base. Is that a Sub I see there. I did not know subs are based there.

https://www.google.com/maps/@14.7683083 ... !1e3?hl=en
by asbchakri
11 Oct 2020 22:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1837379

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

Philip wrote:Well,lucky US that can junk such systems so easily! We're manfully keeping our legacy MIG-21s flying after 50+ years! And when the Bisons finally retire,they'll cross 60.
Well the official retirement age in India is 60 right :D
by asbchakri
11 Oct 2020 19:54
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1874035

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

I only wish the we had the same success in the Engine technology development. Do we have any private players entering or already working in regards to that.
by asbchakri
10 Oct 2020 22:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1237852

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

I read here that HAL already started on LCH production in anticipation of the order confirmation (or am I mistaken). Why not do the same for the LCA (83) too. Because there is no LCAMk1A yet. Hopefully the prototype flies and is certified in about 2 years or so. HAL needs to buckle up and make that...
by asbchakri
05 Oct 2020 08:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1237852

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

I read here that HAL already started on LCH production in anticipation of the order confirmation (or am I mistaken). Why not do the same for the LCA (83) too.
by asbchakri
05 Oct 2020 00:31
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020
Replies: 531
Views: 619410

Re: Light Combat Helicopter: News & Discussion: 10 August 2020

So do we know where we are with Helina. How close are we to integrate it to a Helicopter for testing. The below article does not exactly tell about it.

https://www.financialexpress.com/defenc ... e/2031568/
by asbchakri
05 Oct 2020 00:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1837379

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

I do not think there is a need, and I do not think the MoD will, to go for F-21 with orders placed for LCA. As for F-35, for now, we do not have the $$. As for MMRCA, I do not think there is a need for it anymore, maybe another follow on order of Raflale and be done with it. Focus more on LCA and it...
by asbchakri
02 Oct 2020 20:18
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332440

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Kakarat wrote:
asbchakri wrote:
Sorry if you are asking me, I have no Idea :)
Nobody has, these things are kept secret

Even if any of us knew Nirbhays production numbers or any other missile, we wont be discussing it online
make sense. Thank you.
by asbchakri
02 Oct 2020 20:00
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332440

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Kakarat wrote:
asbchakri wrote:So if we go for mass production of Nirbhay, who would be doing it and what could be the production rate per year, an estimate based on other missiles production rate.
What is the production rate of tomahawk & kalibr missiles?
Sorry if you are asking me, I have no Idea :)
by asbchakri
02 Oct 2020 19:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2093
Views: 639031

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

just a curious question, can the P-8i carry (if allowed by US) BrahMos A and if so how many. I apologies if that's a wrong question.
by asbchakri
02 Oct 2020 19:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2332440

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

So if we go for mass production of Nirbhay, who would be doing it and what could be the production rate per year, an estimate based on other missiles production rate.
by asbchakri
15 Sep 2020 21:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

I guess there is no point in discussing on things that we cannot change. The deal has gone through, we have the Rafale in our inventory. The IAF chose it and they have their reasons that we do not fully know, at least not me. They are the people who have to fly them to defend the country and they ar...
by asbchakri
15 Sep 2020 05:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

This is what I found. Someone better informed can provide more clarity. ​Deal for 83 Tejas fighters passes bureaucratic hurdle https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/deal-for-83-tejas-fighters-passes-bureaucratic-hurdle/137396.article 19 March 2020 The procurement cost of $5.3 billion covers 73 si...
by asbchakri
15 Sep 2020 02:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

See this chart below Mort-ji. Another 36 will come to $3.8 billion + $1.2 billion. So $5 billion sub-total for planes and weapons. A good chunk of the ISE is software updates, but there is hardware as well. For argument's sake, add half the cost of the ISE and you get a grand total of $6 billion fo...
by asbchakri
15 Sep 2020 02:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

yeah another 2 squadrons are always on the cards and I really hope its not going to be a new type of aircraft.
by asbchakri
14 Sep 2020 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Both will come - Tejas and additional MMRCA aircraft. But the latter will not be in the triple digits (114), because there is no money and the GOI knows it. The IAF needs aircraft and waiting for unobtanium (MMRCA) is not going to work. So the 83 Tejas Mk1A will be signed. The IAF will only be shoo...
by asbchakri
14 Sep 2020 08:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551060

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Actually - you're trying to do what the Americans describe as "having your cake and eating it too".. Whats wrong with that :) So correct me if i'm wrong, isn't Tejas supposed to replace Mig21's and MRCA is to fill up the numbers and Rafael is a result of the now defunct MRCA. Wether buyin...