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by Dmurphy
20 Jun 2011 07:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1214224

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

skher wrote:Also, An ICBM means effectively making the "no First Use" policy sound incredulous....for it is primarily offensive and a second strike usually employs SLBMs.
But skher, technically an ICBM can also be an SLBM.
by Dmurphy
16 Jun 2011 23:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1281702

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Ooops...sorry for the repost then. Mods please delete it if you can.
by Dmurphy
16 Jun 2011 23:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1281702

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Here's an interview of a Paki pilot who claims their F-16 shot down RAF Eurofighters thrice in WVR combat. The first comment on that page makes things amply clear vis-a-vis the Paki's chest thumping. BS achievement. Link But here's the interesting part: On US export control practices: They have ways...
by Dmurphy
16 Jun 2011 23:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3950
Views: 1300474

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

also what stopped you or anyone from taking a snap..? or are you also fooled by Bikrant... which was going through some re-fits in Coaching last year ... It was the under construction IAC, alright?! FWIW, the hotel terrace had sign posts forbidding people from clicking snaps of the shipyard. But wh...
by Dmurphy
16 Jun 2011 22:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3950
Views: 1300474

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

what is the status of ADS? I also have the same question ... and also how do we manage a ship of that size from the glare of curious onlookers and journos camera? have we built some sort of sanitized area with no access to civilians..? :mrgreen: I'm afraid i got a good, long hard look at the IAC-1 ...
by Dmurphy
10 Jun 2011 21:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4067
Views: 794655

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

In pipeline * Four more P-8Is for almost $1 billion * Six more C-130Js for over $1 billion * 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers for $647 million * Multi-million dollar deal for Javelin anti-tank guided missiles I am thinking in a few years we might buy another 10 C17 to cover for and go beyond retirem...
by Dmurphy
08 Jun 2011 17:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1189733

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Hope Cmde Verma joins Mahindra Aerospace/desi aerospace company or the nal civilian aircraft program. If he chooses the the civil aviation route it would be a great waste of talent. Hey he can join HAL as test pilot. Or Kingfisher airlines as bindaas pilot :D Cmde Verma must be happy seeing these o...
by Dmurphy
06 Jun 2011 08:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1210365

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

rahul_r wrote:Not sure where to post this.

CCTV footage of NSG commandos operating inside the Taj hotel

http://www.youtube.com/user/thesundayin ... k8ckX5hNJQ
More likely they're MARCOS.
by Dmurphy
05 Jun 2011 08:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 494495

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Thij ij a bunderful bideo to show to my mohotarma. bhat gives?

[youtube]aXd06W_tsL4&feature=youtu.be[/youtube]
by Dmurphy
05 Jun 2011 07:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1189733

Re: Indian Military Aviation

RoyG wrote:MI-28 in India?

http://russianplanes.net/ID45029
After translating whats written below, I see " the photo of Mi-28 during a demonstration performances in ALGERIA"
by Dmurphy
26 May 2011 10:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1199021

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

krishnan wrote:Next one probably will be named INS Arindam
Where did you get that from? IIPM labs? :mrgreen: Not a great idea...the sub will then be ranked no. 1 in global exposure :P
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 21:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Nandu wrote:Pakistan's karma has run over its dogma.

Or is it the other way around?
Pak is being runover by dogs :)
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 12:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1281702

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Guys, this is not entirely happy news. This might be just the start of the fall. If the country sinks into further chaos and there is no one authority who can guarantee the safety of their nukes, what would be the action plan? In fact this is desirable to an extent IMHO. This will lay ground for In...
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 10:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1281702

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Didn't they lose 3 Orions? That leaves about 5-6 Orions with the Pakis...
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 02:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Night Vision gaggles found from terrorists :eek:
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 01:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Image

This photo and google map clearly shows how closely they've parked their Orions!
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 01:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

OK. Even if its 3 Orions, Pak Navy is now practically a Coast Guard force.

And they seem to have lost a Foker and a chopper too.
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 01:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Check out the history of the wiki page. Somebody has JUST edited it. Some jingoistic paki kids i bet.
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 01:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

It keeps getting better. Dawn news says 3 Orions gone due to proximity with each other. Mind you, these are those upgraded "Harpoon"ed Orions :)
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 01:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Geezz...reports coming in that another Orion went up in flames :eek:
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 00:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

shyamd wrote:Apparently entire TSPN naval air fleet is in Mehran. LOL! More gunfire and blasts just heard.
Including the recently upgraded P3Cs with AEW suites :mrgreen:

And why are we sure those repeated gun shots are shot in anger? Could be celebratory in nature, hain na ji? :P
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 00:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1281702

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Juggi, don't want to spoil your moment, but we don't need Nawaz Sharif to tell us Tejas is better than Bandar.
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 00:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

^ me think this is a CIA inspired attack. They don't want any of US technology falling into Chinese hands (note Chinese presence at the time of attack). We can expect more such attacks soon to destroy made-in-khan hardware before Pakistan goes permanently into secured hands of PRC. I think this is ...
by Dmurphy
23 May 2011 00:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

ArmenT wrote:So is it Faisal AFB or PNS Mehran or both getting attacked?
I'm told the "gunmen" entered PNS mehran from 3 direction - one of which is Faisal AFB. Check out the map here. Both places are adjacent to each other.
by Dmurphy
22 May 2011 23:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

ramana wrote:The P-3C is hit because its US made. So most likely its a jihadi mutiny in PN air wing.
One Ejaz Haider on Twitter says they hit P3C Orion because its usable only against India. Now fill in the blanks :)
by Dmurphy
20 May 2011 10:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1189733

Re: Indian Military Aviation

chandanus wrote:MiG upgrades 63 A/C for $965 million whereas 51 Mirage2k costs us $ 2.4 Billion....Babu mathmatics is great !!!
Perfect DDM fodder in the 2G, CWG season. Can't wait for an article with the same headline :(

Recall the A330 refueller saga :((
by Dmurphy
19 May 2011 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3246
Views: 943681

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

More details about the Mirage upgrade MBDA will help deliver a variety of missiles for the upgrade. The upgrade includes replacing the avionics with two mission computers, an advanced navigation system, and pulse doppler radar that can look down to detect targets through clutter out to 70 nautical ...
by Dmurphy
19 May 2011 21:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3246
Views: 943681

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

any tech transfer in the mirage upgrade deal? MICA ? Link Under the contract, the first four to six Mirages will be upgraded in France, while the rest will be retrofitted in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) with transfer of technology from the French companies. This means the overall Mirage...
by Dmurphy
16 May 2011 09:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1189733

Re: Indian Military Aviation

This picture is clearer than the earlier one, showing protrusion below the cockpit is the refueling probe assembly. Thinking aloud, the probe looks very close to the fuselage. Isn't that a problem? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jJc7I9z3WYY/TbUnWHsp8zI/AAAAAAAAHis/Qmxzc-TOv3A/s1600/Indian+Dassault+Mirag...
by Dmurphy
13 May 2011 15:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 455042

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

OBL retributions!

80 killed as Taliban 'avenge bin Laden'

Things just keep getting worse for Pak. They're getting more and more pulled into the vortex they created for us. :|
by Dmurphy
10 May 2011 08:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 494495

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

[youtube]VQa3SKkBVUQ&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

AoA onleee!!! :rotfl:
by Dmurphy
10 May 2011 07:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 494495

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Amriki Marvel herroj wajjing over the killing of the bious! AK phyrrrrr!!

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by Dmurphy
05 May 2011 14:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 494495

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

UAE issues 'stapled visa' to PoK residents The United Arab Emirates has begun issuing '''stapled visas'' to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir residents, including its ''Prime Minister'' Sardar Attique Ahmed, :rotfl: a media report said today. The practice of issuing "stapled visas" is new and pre...
by Dmurphy
05 May 2011 14:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1210365

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

Commandos on call for Mumbai’s rich Mumbai’s rich and famous are increasingly hiring retired SPG commandos as well as defence and paramilitary officers who have been part of the elite special protection group (SPG) to beef up their security. :shock: A source close to Mukesh Ambani admitted that the...
by Dmurphy
07 Apr 2011 13:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev
Replies: 3955
Views: 582132

Re: Anna Hazare and Lokpal Bill

A superb read in this context: Of the few, by the few - Pratap Bhanu Mehta Sometimes a sense of unbridled virtue can also subvert democracy. The agitation by civil society activists over the Jan Lokpal Bill is a reminder of this uncomfortable truth. There is a great deal of justified consternation o...
by Dmurphy
04 Apr 2011 21:09
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: The Cricket World Cup Thread
Replies: 8255
Views: 921654

Re: The Cricket World Cup Thread

WTF!

Afridi's cousin killed in J&K: BSF
"Saquib, killed in Anantnag on Sunday following a tip-off, turned out to be a relative of Shahid Afridi :eek: ," BSF Inspector General Vijay Raman said.
by Dmurphy
04 Apr 2011 21:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 834048

Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus

WTF!

Afridi's cousin killed in J&K: BSF
"Saquib, killed in Anantnag on Sunday following a tip-off, turned out to be a relative of Shahid Afridi :eek: ," BSF Inspector General Vijay Raman said.