Bharat Rakshak

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RNS is reliant on the Army's input. If he tries to push a platform down the Army's throat, the Army will push back with GSQRs that will go right above RNS' head. The problem lies in RNS' inability to understand these GSQRs. What professional experience does RNS have to sit across the table with pil...

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Do one thing properly ---> either import or either invest in self reliance. If the Army is not going to buy the above in the required numbers, then let them import the platforms that are needed. Why waste everyone's time? Hard disagree. If a locally developed and manufactured alternative exists for...

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This is clearly a case of changing goal posts. Such a blatantly obvious move. Even if it is, the MoD would be well within its rights to tell them that the autopilot is being worked on and can be retrofitted later, so it should not delay orders. Moreover any attempt to use this as a reason to purcha...

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https://twitter.com/GODOFPARADOXES/status/1676229235239731202?s=20 ---> Possibly preliminary base configuration of DRDO SSN. It has pump-jet propulsor, with cross form rudders. Sail is positioned closer to bow, which IMO might indicate provisioning of space further aft for VLS, for launching cruise...

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There were some conflicting reports about installing RAN 40 in INS Vikrant Where are the Barak launchers ? Control radar for Barak ? Barak launchers are supposed to be installed during the current refit along with the MF-STAR. Location is I believe in front of the superstructure and aircraft lift, ...

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Pardon my ignorance but can some humble soul highlight the radar ? I see a rotating antenna radar ? Would it be RAN40L ? The radar visible is indeed the RAN-40L. The MFSTAR antennas are supposed to be housed in 2 structures one at the front and one at the back. The rear one appears to be removed in...

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What rankles me about all these stories about mind-boggling delays in acquiring basic capability is the absolute inabilty of our defense journalists in extracting the full story about anything. Look at this story from LiveFist While it is early to judge the army’s intentions, given the litany of Ind...

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It's being said Shehbaz Sharif is stepping down to make way for return of Nawaz Sharif to power. But how has Nawaz mended fences with the army, to overcome their past bad blood towards him? He's the one who attended Modi's inauguration, and has talked about the need to end army control. So how are ...

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I really hope Toyota or someone is able to create a commercially viable vehicle which uses a solid state battery soon. For too long it has seemed like one of those technologies which promises a lot but is perennially 5-10 years away from being a reality. Meanwhile Li-ion tech has plateaued and we ne...

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I self drove the "acclaimed and anticipated" Mumbai Nagpur expressway from Nagpur to Pulgaon exit in both direction 4 months ago, While, the expressway is technically good, in its current use format it is a disaster with fatal accidents having already occurred and am sure more will happen...

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My apology in advance for sudden negative post:) Are we confident of bjp win in 2029? If not then, it is certainly end game of mk2. One thing is certain that mk2 orders are not going to be officially made before 2029. In the absence of bjp, no power on earth can make it happen. So in this thread ma...

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You are correct basant. I read that too, about the fund release being tied to the ToT (screwdrivergiri of the F414 turbofan). Only once the F414 deal is signed, would the funds be released for the development of the Tejas Mk2 prototypes. Classic babudom at work. There are 8 F414s already in the cou...

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I hope we can use those GSH 30 6 canons from retired Mig27s and mount them on vehicles, the Chinese and Pakis will love being downrange to these. Recoil from the GSH-6-30 would destroy the vehicle. Just read up about the problems it caused on the Mig-27 itself. It is a hellishly powerful gun. ANd w...

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Haresh wrote:...

Haresh please stay on topic. This has nothing to do with India-France relations.

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drnayar wrote: But can the IN wait till eternity for its carrier fighters ??.. Rafale M give them the capability and interoperability with the IAF.

I was talking about the F-18 not the Rafale. Buying Rafales would make sense for several reasons as long as there are no issues operating from our carrier.

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2) Major Gaurav Arya (retd) has never stated in the above video that the F-18SH is coming. He has stated that discussions on the F-18SH is occurring, among discussions over other platforms and technologies. Hope it is just the usual chai-biskoot session which yields nothing. We can rely on our babo...

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Nachiket, The US military has selected the 6.8. You are free to call it SPC or Fury. Pratyush the two cartridges are nothing alike. Its like comparing 7.62x39 and 7.62x51 and saying they are the same because the bullet diameter is the same. Even Fury is the wrong name for it because that is the civ...

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Disha and Amber G , stop responding to each other's posts here immediately. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. Amber G, your reporting of Disha's posts would have had a better effect if you had not indulged in personal attacks of your own against him on the previous page. Both of you need to s...

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The US military small arms procurement over the last 20 years has been quite interesting to learn from. It was also all over the place. But then the settled in on 6.5 creedmore and the 6.8 SPC. But they didn't settle on either of those. They abandoned the 6.8 SPC (creedmoor is only used for some sn...

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bala wrote:7.62x51 mm Ishapore Assault Rifle - a desi version of Sig Sauer 716

How is this a desi version of Sig 716? This seems to use the INSAS long-stroke piston action (AK derived) adapted for 7.62x51mm. Absolutely no similarity to the Sig 716 except for the ammunition.

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Thakur_B wrote:Nachiket ji, 5.56x45 with a 10.3 inch barrel loses only 25% velocity compared to a full 20 inch barrel. Just having a folding ir collapsible stock won't make AK203 into a cqb weapon. The IA CQB carbine requirement is modelled after Mk 18 program rather than the M4.

Thanks for the info.

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rajkumar wrote:How do I post an image in a thread?

upload the image to an image hosting site like imgur. Then add the link in a post here as follows: [img]link-to-image[/img]

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Thakur saab why is a 5.56mm carbine needed now if all infantry rifles are to be replaced with either the AK-203 or the SIG-716? Why complicate logistics even further than we are already doing? The AK-203 comes with a folding stock by default I believe. That should suffice. 7.62x39 has very little a...

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LCH line went idle this week Scorpene line went idle this week Our Chiefs talk about dwindling squadrons, yet cannot do basic planning. Religiously return unused Capex when the Chinese are breathing down our necks at the border But hey, lets talk about 6th generation warfare, RMA, look-first-shoot-...

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In my news feed a couple of days ago, here was an article by a very senior ex IR official complaining that the speed of transformation in IR was too intense and the govt needs to slow down. If not it causes temptations to take shortcuts leading to disasters seemed to be the drift. Didn't read the f...

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^^Looks like the root cause may be someone attempting a jugaad short-cut to get around a malfunctioning level crossing gate instead of following established procedures because they took too long, without realizing the possible consequences of their actions. Just a depressing read but unsurprising. T...

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CBI takes over probe into Odisha train accident case, files FIR The CBI filed an FIR under Sections 337 (whoever causes hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life), 338 (causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others), 304 A...

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And no further orders are forthcoming. So the line will remain idle for an indefinite period. Fantastic.

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Economic distress: Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing down 25% YoY in March ^^The consequences of shutting down most imports to keep the currency stable. Main contributors towards overall decline are food, tobacco, textile, petroleum products, cement, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles The output o...

nachiket · Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022 My eyes!! Can I ban another moderator?

My eyes!! Can I ban another moderator?

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When has the Modi wave really worked in State elections outside of Gujarat and UP? Worked almost every time. Modi's presence and campaign brings new energy to the party workers. It converts total losses to at least a closer fight and increases seat count. It converts close fights into wins. This is...

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Till when Modi supposed to bail them out? I get a feeling that Modi wave is also reaching its expiry date. It was obvious from the number of rallies and route marches with Modi & Shah did in KA. It was as if they were camping in the state and running from one place to another. The country's Hom...

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Sad and deplorable, #PTI workers burn a cattle farm in #Peshawar killing hundreds of goats! https://twitter.com/AsadAToor/status/1656372570407436288 Why should Kushpoo and Ayesha suffer the consequences of political instability :oops: :cry: :cry: :cry: Must be RAA agents in disguise. Real pakis wou...

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I have to admit I did not think Dimran's supporters had it in them to challenge the khakis in this way. Of course nothing will change ultimately for the khakis because this is pakistan after all. And the khakis seem to have been quite restrained so far. Youthias will disappear quickly if that change...

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Now with the AK 203 production coming on line, time for the brass and government to dust off thick layers of dirt off many other replacement programs. Second LMG order after Negev. 5.56x45 carbine procurement. Thakur saab why is a 5.56mm carbine needed now if all infantry rifles are to be replaced ...

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Navy to approach govt for three AIP-equipped attack submarines https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/navy-to-approach-govt-for-three-aip-equipped-attack-submarines-101678767222337.html 14 March 2023 In the backdrop of the AUKUS alliance involving US and UK nuclear-powered submarines patrolling ...

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Bart S wrote:^How is their GDP growing in US$ terms even as their currency has depreciated by a huge amount?

Madrassa math and Sialkot statistics can achieve anything sir.

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I miss the days of the lal masjid raakitmards and kendostyx sistahs. These modern day paki abduls and ayeshas seem too soft and easily subdued by the authorities. Even the great kaptaan himself seems subdued these days since his brush with the bullet.

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Sample comments from erstwhile fanboys and defenders of the great napak army from deaf and dumb forum (not linking the page here for obvious reasons): The Pakistan Army is a corrupt, disgusting, fascist institution. The top Army leadership (retired and serving) needs to be prosecuted and hanged for ...

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PTI says worker killed in police crackdown in Lahore following imposition of Section 144 From what I could gather, it seems the Great Khan declared a great rally in Lahore. The showbaaz government declared Section 144 right before making the rally essentially illegal :rotfl: . On seeing this the Gr...

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