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by JTull
08 Nov 2023 17:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 238
Views: 259570

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

So if they wanted, IA could have ordered and inducted LUH without the auto-pilot by specifying a operational ceiling, while the auto-pilot gets qualified! It could easily have been retrofitted.
by JTull
08 Nov 2023 16:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 927
Views: 427162

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

2 airframes are dedicated for weapons integration and upgrade testing with TACDE.
by JTull
07 Nov 2023 17:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2227
Views: 779580

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Yes there's an air force station in Sirsa. I believe the accidental firing of Brahmos was from here.
by JTull
06 Nov 2023 16:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3235
Views: 895828

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Maybe Russians can get around the sanctions and utilise their Rupee holdings by setting up 100% export oriented manufacturing in India.
by JTull
06 Nov 2023 16:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 852532

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Rakesh wrote: 06 Nov 2023 06:42 UP and Haryana to get MQ-9B Sky Guardian Bases in India
https://www.defencenews.in/2023/11/up-a ... -in-india/
05 Nov 2023
Go easy on posting same messages in 3-4 threads, mate!
by JTull
02 Nov 2023 14:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 540471

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Even it you have an OCU, the regular sqns will still need trainers for IR rating checks, AEB categorization checks and DASI inspections, and sometimes even remedial training of qualified pilots. Likewise OCUs also require single seaters. Can't this be done with simulators? How do USAF do it with F-...
by JTull
02 Nov 2023 01:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8430
Views: 2893595

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I don't think this is the right thread for this kind of religion+economics+geopolitics discussion. Best to move it to another thread in Strategic Issues Forum.
by JTull
01 Nov 2023 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2227
Views: 779580

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Perhaps this post is better suited to another thread, I've seen many a point being made about delays and screwdriver ToTs of MRCA, missiles etc, under the garb of Atmanirbhar Bharat. For anything that services buy in large numbers, GoI's focus has been to make supply chains local. There's no room fo...
by JTull
01 Nov 2023 18:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8430
Views: 2893595

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

GST Collections In October 2023 Hit Second Highest Ever Of Rs 1.72 Lakh Crore GST collections surge to second-highest ever! The gross GST (Goods and Services Tax) revenue for October 2023 amounted to Rs 1,72,003 crore, comprising Rs 30,062 crore in CGST (Central GST), Rs 38,171 crore in SGST (State...
by JTull
31 Oct 2023 14:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 176
Views: 182675

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

So Prachand was inducted before firing trials ? That’s a sea change from the endless trial cycle. Arrey Bhai, corps level pe training/testing hai. Earlier it was by test pilots observed by the services. If I remember correctly, Prachand has even fired live rockets during Air Force Day celebrations....
by JTull
31 Oct 2023 14:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1869
Views: 415629

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Any ounce of US interference can be negated by amplifying it in local media. That's the best way to counter those who like to stay in shadows.
by JTull
31 Oct 2023 13:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8430
Views: 2893595

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I'm glad that GoI isn't just writing cheques under PLI schemes. They're undertaking a deep dive into the entire supply and value chains.
by JTull
25 Oct 2023 13:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8430
Views: 2893595

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

^^^9000 cr INR = 300 MUSD. Access to such loan schemes instead of getting ripped off pvt money lenders is surely a great thing, but I'm not sure how much difference it makes in a huge country like India. What does "active vendor" mean? The stats need to be better understood. Is this sarca...
by JTull
22 Oct 2023 20:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1869
Views: 415629

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Referring to more information that will come out, S Jaishsnkar could be planning the next step on the diplomatic escalation ladder.
by JTull
22 Oct 2023 13:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1020
Views: 611998

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

My only concern is if Vikas engine is throttlable enough and Restart-able enough. It'd be good if ISRO publishes a technology roadmap for the reusable booster.
by JTull
22 Oct 2023 12:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1020
Views: 611998

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

The roadmap seems to suggest that TV-D1 booster is itself on a development trajectory and will evolve into a reusable one.
by JTull
19 Oct 2023 15:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1020
Views: 611998

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

I hope it's a clear day and we get some great videos of the abort test. Recent Russian abort video was amazing.
by JTull
19 Oct 2023 14:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1869
Views: 415629

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Israel released an audio of the intercepted phone call to back it's claims within hours. If there was an equivalent, I'm sure they would have done the same. What is more likely that someone was caught blabbering on his chat just like the scientist claiming to have worked on every strategic project (...
by JTull
19 Oct 2023 14:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2227
Views: 779580

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Do we know what’s next for them? Drones? Gift to colleges? Gate guardians? It would be nice if the MiG 21 were installed at various universities, colleges, parks, various public places etc. The engines should be removed and given to engineering colleges for study I love the suggestion about giving ...
by JTull
12 Oct 2023 21:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1451553

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Railway Budgets were a political exercise needing political spine to overcome. And, from personal knowledge, Railway Board was a bureaucratic menace! My friends who went to Railways through UPSC are moaning that they've to now work and are accountable. Piyush Goyal took no prisoners when he was mini...
by JTull
12 Oct 2023 21:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3201
Views: 1758904

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Athos will soon be battle proven!
by JTull
12 Oct 2023 02:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3201
Views: 1758904

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

A cash rich company that's achieved that status by being careful with capital will become a target for hostile takeover leveraging the buyout with the same cash.

Soney ki chidiya. Let's save money for invaders and looters.
by JTull
11 Oct 2023 19:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312984

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Corporate sponsorship is much bigger contributer under CSR schemes. For example, NTPC is providing 115 crores over 5 year period to Archery Association of India.
by JTull
11 Oct 2023 18:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 424
Views: 209734

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

A terrorist Involved in the Pathankot has been killed, but intresting fact we all know 3 Terrorists were released in 1999 for 200 passengers in IC 814 Hijacking, how come no one knew 24 of the Most wanted terrorists were given to Pakistan as a "Goodwill" Gesture? https://timesofindia.indi...
by JTull
11 Oct 2023 18:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1229
Views: 1815139

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

"We are working with the Egyptian govt. to accept all the displaced Palestinians from Gaza and build a city for them in Sinai. We will fund that city together with the UAE. We are in talks with Israel to turn the evacuated Gaza into an International sports, music, and entertainment city. Gulf ...
by JTull
11 Oct 2023 17:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1229
Views: 1815139

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

There's another Aleppo is unfolding. The whole area is carpet bombed. The Main Israel failure is giving 16k work Visas for these guys, who come and do whatever they want inside Israel. They could not weed out the rogue elements out of it, hence the whole security system crumbled at a weak point. We...
by JTull
11 Oct 2023 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1229
Views: 1815139

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Nazis had a leadership, a military, an ideology. Real and identifiable people predominantly from one country. There are 2 million people just in Gaza. It'll be a fertile recruiting ground for generations after this revenge from Israel. Do you suggest entire population should be murdered? And then wh...
by JTull
08 Oct 2023 16:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1451553

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

When is first Vande Bharat starting to J&K? It was supposed to be using Chenab Bridge route.
by JTull
08 Oct 2023 16:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 352380

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

How indigenous is India's 5G technology? How indigenous is India's 5G technology? Nov 11 2022 India is taking a big leap with rolling out 5G network, after successful auctions. And the government recently said that this fifth-generation technology is indigenous. This report offers an insight. Last ...
by JTull
07 Oct 2023 20:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 352380

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

Knowing specs isn't the same as having a product matching the specs.
by JTull
07 Oct 2023 20:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1869
Views: 415629

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

After attack on Indian consulate in London, India removed security from British ambassador's residence. That flagged his address to the public just as Khalistanis in UK were openly publishing for top Indian diplomats. When Canadians didn't act on open assassination threats to diplomats there, Indian...
by JTull
05 Oct 2023 01:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 540471

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Just a muse here. If I remember correctly, the trainers are still Mk1 FOC standard. If the new order of 97 is also for replacement of Jaguars, then it would be nice if we can develop a Mk1a version of two-seaters optimised for ground attack. It's already a top performer for ground attack. What more...
by JTull
04 Oct 2023 19:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 812
Views: 540471

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Just a muse here. If I remember correctly, the trainers are still Mk1 FOC standard. If the new order of 97 is also for replacement of Jaguars, then it would be nice if we can develop a Mk1a version of two-seaters optimised for ground attack.
by JTull
04 Oct 2023 19:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1115
Views: 613406

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

How is Project Kusha different from LRSAM or anti-ballistic missile systems?

Media reports already include 21k crore price tag, so this must be an existing system or just a minor variation. Which is it?
by JTull
03 Oct 2023 16:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1869
Views: 415629

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Chetak ji, yes, there could be money coming through hawala channels. But, that money doesn't add to India's forex account and may be causing more harm than good. Besides funding crime, Hawala only creates demand driven inflation. I'd like to see a chart of Punjab's growth in UPI transactions versus...
by JTull
03 Oct 2023 00:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 75936

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

If India is going to build just 3 aircraft carrier. Then the r&d expenses for no 3 indigenous aircraft carrier might not be worthwhile. As just 2 EMALS will not be enough to recuperate the R&D expenses. IAC3 will likely just be the first of a few with EMALS. And IN will need to support each...