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by ArmenT
25 Oct 2016 09:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Arms: What does the future hold?
Replies: 19
Views: 5379

Re: Small Arms: What does the future hold?

Thought provoking. I'll pick up on some parameters we need in a good assault rifle. The first is stopping and killing capacity. There is a lot of discussion on 5.56 vs 7.62 ammunition. The former was supposed to be more deadly at closer ranges (sub 200 mts) so more stopping capacity because of frag...
by ArmenT
23 Oct 2016 04:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

Any way an ideal LMG should take the standard 30 round box max but also have 50 or 100 round magazine and also be capable of being belt fed. Weight should not be more than 4 -4.5 kgs, range 750 mt, HIGHLY RELIABLE and ACCURRATE. Is there any weapon that you know of that meets these specs? Stoner 63...
by ArmenT
23 Oct 2016 04:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

From my interaction with some bsf guys on train, they like the storm especially due to the laser dot sight which increases the accuracy. Heard the same thing. There was one bad batch of MX-4s delivered (machining marks were visible), but Beretta quickly responded to the complaints and sent a rep an...
by ArmenT
21 Oct 2016 13:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Arms: What does the future hold?
Replies: 19
Views: 5379

Re: Small Arms: What does the future hold?

Interesting thread. Some of the recent developments in firearm technologies have been in: 1. Better bullets - While the trend has been to go for smaller bullets for the last 150 years or so, bullet designs have been changing to increase performance. For example, bullets were large musket balls in th...
by ArmenT
21 Oct 2016 12:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

This also does not explain the inexplicable choice to go with 20 round magazines. I don't want to unnecessarily criticize the IA, but if there is a good explanation for this, I haven't seen it yet. Tradition perhaps, since the SLR used 20 round magazines as well and soldiers were used to it?? The o...
by ArmenT
18 Oct 2016 05:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 590679

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

Latest I heard of baniya SDRE Hindu from ISPR controlled Pak media. Yeh log thande khoon ke hain, sabji khate hain gosht nahin. Hamari tarah jaldi nahin karte, soch samajh ke kaam karte hain. Translation in English: These people are cold blooded, they eat vegetables not meat. Like us they do not ru...
by ArmenT
16 Oct 2016 20:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

The thing is arms are produced in Darra Adamkhel Arms are produced by OFB. What is the exact difference? What about QC? OK forget QC - where the hell are OFB factories? Kanpur? Kolkata Cochin? Chennai? Dantewada? Kookal tells me small arms is Kanpur Their web page is rudimentary. I had created a mo...
by ArmenT
16 Oct 2016 12:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

It suddenly occurs to me that the armies of the whole world, including the Indian army were gripped by a bout of "projection bias" (a variant of cognitive bias) when they all shifted to 5.56 mm. Let me explain that. The reason for the shift was that the 5.56 would wound and not kill. This...
by ArmenT
16 Oct 2016 06:43
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

I've seen the INSAS being compared unfavorably with the AK-47/AKM because the AK fires on full-auto and carries a 30 round mag. Now the INSAS has had its share of issues and then some, but these two reason are absolute BS. Simply because it was the Army that wanted a 3 round burst mode instead of f...
by ArmenT
12 Oct 2016 10:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477174

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Russian flamethrower ‘Shmel’ spearheaded surgical strikes http://in.rbth.com/blogs/stranger_than_fiction/2016/10/11/russian-flamethrower-shmel-spearheaded-surgical-strikes_637715 Its a mistranslation/psy-ops to keep calling it a flamethrower which is a banned weapon after Convention on Certain Weap...
by ArmenT
01 Oct 2016 07:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477174

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Even many years ago but still post-9/11, Pakis studying in US on student visas had to make a call and undergo secondary inspection even when leaving the US temporarily. Yup they had emigration interviews in a country where 99.9999% travelers don't undergo an emigration interview unlike EU/India whe...
by ArmenT
30 Sep 2016 10:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477174

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Just a dumb question here: did the op happen last night or last week? Reason I ask is because there was news of an op from 20th, news of which was reported here as well (e.g. this post ). Were there two ops? one op? Did some journos get an early hint that an op was planned before it actually happene...
by ArmenT
29 Sep 2016 10:15
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

Interestingly, even the Russians haven't used 7.62x39 mm. cartridge for the last 40+ years.
by ArmenT
28 Sep 2016 09:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1438635

Re: Small Arms Thread

^^^^
Article is by Rajat Pandit.
by ArmenT
25 Sep 2016 01:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Blockchain Technology
Replies: 101
Views: 49013

Re: Blockchain technology

Accenture patents a method to edit blockchain Editable blockchain controversery, but Accenture insists it would only be used under ‘extraordinary circumstances’ .... .... “For decentralized cryptocurrency systems, such permanent accounting has been crucial in building trust and faith among particip...
by ArmenT
22 Sep 2016 10:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
Replies: 666
Views: 137612

Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri

Sri Kumar - Paki Urdu news was also saying that they were removing concrete road-blocks from nearby highways - no I am not making it up -- so that fighter planes can, if need be, land and take-off from roads ! I hope that does happen. First time a fighter plane lands on the road, one or more of the...
by ArmenT
16 Sep 2016 10:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 590679

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

rsingh wrote:Can we have good old "Smidt complaing about mice shit in Bakistani rice" post again please. :mrgreen:
It is archived for your reading pleasure in the infamous dictionary under the entry for Mice Schidt
by ArmenT
08 Sep 2016 10:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Stealth in military aviation, pros and cons
Replies: 57
Views: 22627

Re: Stealth in military aviation, pros and cons

Speaking of stealth, I have a copy of Lockheed's Ben Rich's book and he mentioned a few pros/cons of stealth and the compromises that they made, at least as pertaining to the F-117. * While the F-117 was precisely machined so there were no protruding edges to reflect radar, there was also some kind ...
by ArmenT
02 Sep 2016 21:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 590679

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

Still available https://sites.google.com/site/brfdictionary/ Thank You dnivas. Mods , Can this not be carried on the BR Site itself? <Offtopic>I'm not a mod, but the dictionary is written using a different CMS and I'm guessing it would be difficult to port onto the BR site in my humble opinion. </O...
by ArmenT
20 Aug 2016 20:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 590679

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

Pakistan’s paranoid politics – Pervez Hoodbhoy ... Twenty years ago, I discovered that I was simultaneously an agent of RAW, CIA, Mossad, and the Ahmadiyya Jamaat (they missed out MI-6). From various pamphlets and posters (that I still have with me), I learned that I had several meetings with the t...
by ArmenT
19 Aug 2016 11:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 289408

Re: BR Forum Feedback

heads up to all "BR Mainsite Crew" I have restored privileges to all those who posted in that forum's roll call thread, except 2 members whose ID's have been lost. guys, could you please check and let us know if you have access to the Mainsite Support Forum ? there seems to be some issues...
by ArmenT
16 Aug 2016 08:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 289408

Re: BR Forum Feedback

@Rahul M: Thanks much for restoring the mainsite crew permissions sir. Regarding Abhijit, I'm not sure of his BRF login here, but I know his last name which I'd rather not post openly, but can PM you if needed. Would that help in figuring out which account it is, alternatively he can pipe up himself...
by ArmenT
16 Aug 2016 08:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 289408

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Dear Mods, If we choose the theme of 'subsilver2' then the Board Index is not visible on the home page. Many other users are having that issue. Kindly rectify. Using 'pro silver' is not an option because it's design is lopsided & 'subsilver2' is nearer to the old theme. Same problem. If you use...
by ArmenT
16 Aug 2016 08:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Main Site Feedback
Replies: 474
Views: 263776

Re: BR Main Site Feedback

Folks, you've got a bug in the code for the embedded youtube video links for the [youtube] tag. Specifically, BRF now always redirects http:// pages to https:// (which is a good thing), so attempting to view (for instance) http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3479&start=1400 ...
by ArmenT
15 Aug 2016 12:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 289408

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Quoting from the locked BR Forum Feedback thread for context. Thanks for putting in the work to bring the forum back. One small request: there was a small group of people who were setup as the BRF Mainsite Crew. I was a member of that group and don't seem to be a member anymore. Would it be possible...
by ArmenT
15 Aug 2016 06:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1360
Views: 250146

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Thanks for putting in the work to bring the forum back. One small request: there was a small group of people who were setup as the BRF Mainsite Crew. I was a member of that group and don't seem to be a member anymore. Would it be possible to set that group up again please.
by ArmenT
17 Jun 2016 09:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 590679

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2

Minhaz Merchant ‏@minhazmerchant 10h10 hours ago FBI says Noor Salman, wife of #OrlandoShooter Omar Mateen, knew about attack, goes into hiding. She was born in US. Parents are Pakistani ^^^^ One of the bouncers working that night managed to save 70+ lives. He is a former Marine named Imran Yousuf,...
by ArmenT
17 Jun 2016 08:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Replies: 4037
Views: 468745

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II

CBSNews is reporting that in the Orlando shooting, many lives were saved by a bouncer at the bar, who is a former marine. Name of Imran Yousef, turns out he's Hindu. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/war-veteran-imran-yousef-saves-dozens-during-orlando-nightclub-shooting-omar-mateen/ / Marine // American ...
by ArmenT
16 Jun 2016 18:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 684592

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Hi-res pictures and movies of the LCA from the official site
Including picture galleries for calendars of various years :-)

Mods, perhaps the link should be on the first post of the LCA thread.
by ArmenT
13 Jun 2016 07:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Replies: 4037
Views: 468745

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II

^^^
In a crowded area, a single bullet can pass through more than one person. Plus if the exit is narrow, panicked people can't escape that easily.
by ArmenT
13 Jun 2016 06:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Replies: 4037
Views: 468745

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II

I am thinking the reference to him being 'private security guard' could mean he is a (blackwater/kalapani type) contractor gone wrong?? yet another fort hood type (and may be even san Bernardino) incident. Apparently he used to work for G4S security solutions since 2007. Part of that company's busi...
by ArmenT
13 Jun 2016 06:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Replies: 4037
Views: 468745

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II

<quote="ldev">^^ Born in the US to immigrants from Afghanistan. </quote> Doesn't sound like Afghan name. Definitely from Pak/BD ancestory. It is possible that his parents are originally Pakistani. Apparently the records indicate immigration/refugees from Afghanistan, but Pakis are known t...
by ArmenT
10 Jun 2016 19:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447474

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Shakuntala Railways: India’s Only British-Owned Railways As per this article on rediff nearly a year earlier: Shakuntala Railway is the opposite. The track is owned by a private company and trains are run by IR (meaning CR). Sure, this is a narrow gauge line, what might be called a branch line. Sha...
by ArmenT
09 Jun 2016 09:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 289408

Re: BR Forum Feedback

^^^
It also allows you to back up complete threads as well. By the way, there is also now an android version, in case you're interested.
by ArmenT
31 May 2016 10:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
Replies: 2851
Views: 346028

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2

Fauji Cement plant suffers damage, billions may be lost KARACHI: In an unfortunate incident, one of Fauji Cement’s plants has been damaged extensively that is likely to cause a loss of billions of rupees to the company, according to a company notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday. “T...
by ArmenT
30 May 2016 05:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 684592

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

^^^
He did mention Arjun in the To the Point video posted above by sivab around 16:00