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by sum
30 Sep 2008 08:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 68085

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Nice pics, mittal saar....

Do we still operate the Mongol (Mig-21 U)?? Thought it was hallaled....

Also, when did the IA procure the harpy?? :eek: :shock:
by sum
29 Sep 2008 16:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1209411

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

A Transport Aircraft Operations Tactics Development Cell (TAOTDC), the top gun school of transport aircraft in India, is also getting ready for future courses considering the induction of the AWACS, Air Force officials here said.
Didnt even know that such a institution existed!!!! :oops:
by sum
29 Sep 2008 13:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1272297

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

As earlier reported by TOI, India may now have to pay as much as $2 billion more to get the 44,570-tonne carrier by end-2012, over and above the original $1.5 billion package deal of January 2004 for a fully-refurbished Gorshkov and 16 MiG-29Ks. Moreover, the defence ministry recently approved the ...
by sum
29 Sep 2008 09:15
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Link Self-destructive terrorism: Fuse gets shorter M J Akbar Congress is twisting the damaged psyche of Muslims with its cynical response to terrorism. Governance is the easy part of being in power. You govern through systems. Systems are protected by institutions. Institutions grind their way forw...
by sum
29 Sep 2008 08:34
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273235

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

This is TEST platform. if the Technology is validated (like how the Navy wants to turn the Cheetah into a UAV) the possibilities are endless. Can only hope and pray that there is Russian involvement from the start for the unmanned IFV thingie and its not a purely indigenous effort else it will go t...
by sum
28 Sep 2008 14:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1209411

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

a replacement of airborne AWE&C ,with a fraction of costs
Not so sure if we should by by brochure claims....the best judges of the costs wil be the personnel manning the current Aerostats at the border..
by sum
28 Sep 2008 11:36
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

I agree. Bajrang Dal is expendable though BJPwallahs would have separation pangs. The "ban Banjang Dal" non-issue is being raised by the fake liberals to draw attention from the real problem. Please dont count on a mere ban helping in ending the equal-equal... Once banned , the p-secs wil...
by sum
28 Sep 2008 09:47
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

The birth of the next urban legend: Link Ban forced SIMI to turn radical 28 Sep 2008, 0443 hrs IST, Ishtiyaque Danish When Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency in 1975, she banned the Jamat-e-Islami Hind and the RSS to maintain communal balance. Jamat leaders and activists were jailed across the country....
by sum
28 Sep 2008 09:39
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

On NDTV's Big Fight aired saturday, Teesta Setalvad called Swapan Dasgupta a BJP worker. Swapan in turn called Teesta an "over ground worker for the terrorists." :D Who was the turd from Tehelka(a lady) who went on and on about poor muslims attacked by evil yindoos? The show ended with th...
by sum
27 Sep 2008 19:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6364
Views: 1403748

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

[url= http://sports.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Other_Sports/Badminton/Saina_Nehwal_in_China_Masters_semis/articleshow/3530887.cms]Link[/url] MUMBAI: It's the dream of every Indian cricketer to beat the Aussies in their den. Similarly, every Indian shuttler wants to slay the Chinese in China. It's c...
by sum
27 Sep 2008 19:07
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Im sure it must be the Banjrangis, the biggest terrorist group in the world.... This is just a conspirasy to defame innocent peace loving minorities. The fact that it happened just 2 km from Qutub Minar means that it has to be Hindu extremists scaring the minorities and targetting their monuments!!!...
by sum
27 Sep 2008 18:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1359401

Re: China Military Watch

All said and done as to whether there was substantial Russian "assistance" or it was purely indigenous, congrats to the Chinese space agency on their feat!!!
by sum
27 Sep 2008 18:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 359
Views: 66878

Re: International Military Discussion

In addition, the new Shchuka ships have an unparalleled submarine detection system that traces ships based on their wakes hours after their creation. The Shchuka-Bs will compete with the Virginia submarines that aren’t detectable by hydro-acoustics when patrolling at speeds up to 6-8 knots. This is...
by sum
27 Sep 2008 18:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2069137

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

kaveri is stuck at critical technologies like SC blades that very few have mastered and they are not ready to share ! :wink: Thats fine but going by our still lethargic processes( even after the realisation of the wastage of precious time of these years), the future still looks bleak on the engine ...
by sum
27 Sep 2008 14:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1314623

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Link Plane aborts takeoff to take in minister KOLKATA/Ranchi: Union minister for food processing Subodh Kant Sahay allegedly forced an airline to reopen the aircraft door after reporting late for the Kolkata-Ranchi flight on Friday morning. The flight took off 20 minutes behind schedule, thanks to ...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 19:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 359
Views: 66878

Re: International Military Discussion

Russia's Navy has sent a missile frigate to waters off the Somali coast to fight piracy in the region, a Navy spokesman said on Friday. (Russian Navy modernized - Image gallery)
When will our netas grow the b@lls and actually use the good equipment the IN has for such purposes?
by sum
26 Sep 2008 19:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553089

Re: Internal Security Watch

are those two people in the press club javed akhtar and nandita haksar?
I thought that was Shabnam Hashmi?
by sum
26 Sep 2008 19:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553089

Re: Internal Security Watch

Link 5 bombs found in Dharwad, Karnataka Vicky Nanjappa A fifth bomb has been found in Dharwad in north Karnataka, a city which is around 400 km from Bengaluru [Images]. All the five bombs have been found around the Singanahalli bridge and the police now say that the main intention was to blow up t...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 19:11
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

It is horrifying that a reputed magazine such as yours didn't have a better topic. The cover photo is in bad taste. It is inappropriate to discuss such an issue in the holy month of Ramzan, especially if you consider the sentiments of your Muslim readers. I had logged in just to post the same mail!...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 19:04
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 398
Views: 273235

Re: Artillery and Armor thread

The agreement clarifies the position of the Indian army, which is forced to continue to rely on mainly Russian tanks. The indigenous Indian Arjun tanks, have not yet passed important induction trials. Errr...what exactly are these requirements? Though i do admit that Arjun has failed in one QR of t...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 16:28
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

This sort of nonsense is possible only in India.... The team said they could not find a single person in the locality who believed the police version of events. The sentence should confirm many things about the people of that locality... Some witnesses told team that the 'terrorists' were just ordin...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 16:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1118758

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

Umm, do you live nearby ITR? :eek: Maybe one of it passed over your head. :mrgreen: Nirbhay first test?? Your RWR is sensing subsonic cruise missiles. :-? :-? Just a general hunch.... After reading about how the sagarika was tested in its infancy under the Lakshya name, every such Lakhsya test seem...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 12:56
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

a Nellie today anywhere in India will have
crack batallions of St stephens-trained anchors and cameraman doing HALO jumps from
30,000ft within the hour and swimming in using SEAL gear and chariots.
:lol:
by sum
26 Sep 2008 09:40
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Link Police officer from Aurangabad suspended for suspected SIMI links By Anupam Dasgupta Photo: Janak Bhat The banned Students Isla-mic Movement of India has its sympathisers in the police. Or so, says the Maharashtra police. On July 8, Riyazuddin G. Deshmukh, an inspector of police in Aurangabad,...
by sum
26 Sep 2008 09:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1118758

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

‘Lakshya’ test successful Balasore (Orissa): ‘Lakshya,’ the indigenously developed micro-light pilotless target aircraft, was successfully test flown on Thursday to check the validity of its engine and duration enhancement.— PTI Why does my RWR start howling whenever i hear the sentence "Laksh...
by sum
25 Sep 2008 19:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553089

Re: Internal Security Watch

Link Karnataka's connection to the spate of terror strikes across the country is becoming stronger with each passing day. Intelligence reports suggest that training camps were extensively held in Karnataka and they are also probing the angle which suggests that the bombs were made here and also the...
by sum
25 Sep 2008 11:58
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1433930

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

Palace,Lhasa
Avinash R wrote:
Chinese mobile firm Huawei under DRI scanner

I have a feel that they have significant espionage assets hidden at their Leela Palace Office.They are bang opposite the Intel India R&D Center.
Havent they shifted their office now?
by sum
25 Sep 2008 08:52
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

This was not a conventional divide between 'extremist' and 'moderate' wings. Rather, both factions had equally diabolical jihadi agendas. Tactical differences, a dispute over political patrons, personal egos and even casteism played a role. So much for Praveen Swami harping over and over that SIMI ...
by sum
24 Sep 2008 19:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280115

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

I suppose you understand what fuel these submarines (U-214) use to power and the extra effort that goes in refuelling them. During war situations you can imagine the logistics. Isnt that why the IN was initially reluctant (and hence rejected it for the U-209s) for the MESMA thingie when it was offe...
by sum
24 Sep 2008 19:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 68085

Re: Indian Military Aviation

"Not very (worrisome)," he said when asked about the US proposal to upgrade the fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft it sold to Pakistan a few decades back. Not sure as to why the journos keep asking this question to every IAF top boss they meet...What answer do they expect for the question as ...
by sum
24 Sep 2008 11:47
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

One day, the ToI(let) prints a BS article about the poverty causing Azamgarh denizens to commit terror and the next, it contradicts itself... :roll: :-? Link AZAMGARH: Old timers in Azamgarh remember Abdul Jalil as the friendly neighbourhood smuggler from Sarai-meer, a qasba better known in UP as &q...
by sum
24 Sep 2008 09:13
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Delhi Police is now being targeted by Muslim intellectuals, including Congressman Salman Khusheed, for deliberately giving Islamic tint to the September 13 serial bomb blasts in Delhi by wrapping the faces of the three accused - Nisar, Shakeel, Rehman - with 'Arabic' red check scarves called 'kaffi...
by sum
23 Sep 2008 21:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280115

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Importantly, where is the Paki navy getting the moolah from to pay for all the goodies?

I was under the impression that Unkil bankrolls Pak only his own products are bought..
by sum
23 Sep 2008 21:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 233131

Re: International Military Discussion

Since unable to edit my earlier post, a question from the article i earlier posted:
The Peter the Great is one of the largest warships of its kind and carries Su-33 jet fighters and helicopters
A missile frigate carries Su-33?? :eek: :shock:
Googling told me only about the helos but even fighters?
by sum
23 Sep 2008 15:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Google Earth updates more cities and airports in India
Replies: 571
Views: 191652

Re: Google Earth updates more cities and airports in India

vrush wrote: ImageImage
PASNI PAK NAVY HARBOUR
Are they having some kind of boat race there?

How do they navigate the boats if they sticking to each other?
by sum
23 Sep 2008 15:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 82668

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

- once P1 proven they are planning for Dhanush
wasnt dhanush just a TD till the Sagarika etc came along?
by sum
23 Sep 2008 12:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 68085

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Cause Agra is home for bulk of our transport squadron?
by sum
23 Sep 2008 11:09
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Link NEW DELHI: Three days after they died in a police encounter at Batla House in Jamia Nagar, south Delhi, Atif alias Bashir and Mohammed Sajid were finally buried at the Nizamuddin burial grounds on Monday night. Family members and others from the community turned up in large numbers. The occasi...
by sum
23 Sep 2008 08:53
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Delhi Blasts news and info
Replies: 634
Views: 145346

Re: Delhi Blasts news and info

Link Jamia confirms two blasts suspects are its students Staff Reporter NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday confirmed that two of the three suspected militants arrested by the Delhi police on Sunday for alleged involvement in the Delhi serial blasts are students of the university. “We do conf...
by sum
23 Sep 2008 08:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 233131

Re: International Military Discussion

Link Russian warships leave for the Caribbean Vladimir Radyuhin First foray into American backyard since the end of Cold War — Photo: AP Chugging ahead: Peter the Great, Russian nuclear-powered missile cruiser. MOSCOW: A squadron of Russian warships set sail to the Caribbean from their base near Mu...