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by Mahesh_R
19 Sep 2010 10:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1212555

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Rahul M wrote:mahesh, no, those things are widely known to everyone but Indians. the information is open source and easily available, what he has done is put it in an orderly fashion.
Thanks Rahul...but how reliable this information is ???
by Mahesh_R
19 Sep 2010 09:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1212555

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Thomas Kolarek wrote:The Indian SAM Network by by Sean O'Connorhttp://geimint.blogspot.com/2010/09/ind ... twork.html
The above article provides exact location of our SAM's and Radar's...
Does it not compromise our security ?
by Mahesh_R
28 Aug 2010 02:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 2010
Replies: 2823
Views: 445403

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 20

Young woman chops-off nose of eve-teaser in TSP
A young woman chopped off the nose of a father of four children who had been misbehaving with her in Punjab province
by Mahesh_R
26 Aug 2010 04:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 2010
Replies: 2823
Views: 445403

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 20

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_B7ZmZCZJZAA/THSNYSsZNDI/AAAAAAAAAAM/Qcv7v6y2Hsg/s1600/p1.jpg http://img843.imageshack.us/i/picture022oe.jpg/ Smashing KrishG, very good composition!! I think we can start off a weekly Friday cartoon strip in BENIS! Guru's, Can we try to comeup with a weekly report/magazine...
by Mahesh_R
16 Aug 2010 08:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI vs Su-35BM debate
Replies: 40
Views: 11801

Re: Su-30MKI vs Su-35BM debate

IB4TL !!! 8) 8) 8)
by Mahesh_R
06 Aug 2010 21:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2010
Replies: 2850
Views: 437927

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2

Flash floods kill 103 in Indian-held Kashmir This is the worst thing that can happen...YAHOO News also calling Kashmir as India HELD Kashmir...our Govt need to do something abt it.... write a complaint to yahoo, it was probably done by a pakistani origin person on their desk Thanks how should I pro...
by Mahesh_R
06 Aug 2010 21:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2010
Replies: 2850
Views: 437927

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2

Flash floods kill 103 in Indian-held Kashmir


This is the worst thing that can happen...YAHOO News also calling Kashmir as India HELD Kashmir...our Govt need to do something abt it....
by Mahesh_R
18 Jul 2010 13:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2010
Replies: 2850
Views: 437927

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2

Not continuing the talks is not the challenge. Who wants to talk to the Pakis ? The challenge is that if we don't accept their demands, they will not punish Hafiz Sayed and the terrorist acts would continue . I personally do not agree to this point...even if India agrees to each and every demand..t...
by Mahesh_R
11 Jul 2010 01:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469259

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Biggest-military-deal-Six-subs-for-Rs-50000-crore/articleshow/6152862.cms The selection of the foreign collaborator for P-75I will, of course, take time because a RFP (request for proposal) will first have to be issued to submarine manufacturers like Rosoboro...
by Mahesh_R
11 May 2010 07:31
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1359916

Re: China Military Watch

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 913913.cms

I don't know when our lazy babu's wake up and take notice...
by Mahesh_R
02 May 2010 11:12
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1024822

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Army to procure short-range missile system The army is planning to procure a short-range surface to air missile (SRSAM) system to counter threats to cities and important installations in the country from enemy aircraft and missiles. "We are planning to induct the 20 km-range SRSAM systems to s...
by Mahesh_R
25 Mar 2010 01:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260550

Re: Indian Military Aviation

U-2 Spy Plane Evades the Day of Retirement As it shifts from hunting for nuclear missiles to detecting roadside bombs , it is outshining even the unmanned drones in gathering a rich array of intelligence used to fight the Taliban. In addition, the U-2's altitude, once a defense against antiaircraft...
by Mahesh_R
24 Mar 2010 22:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280520

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

From the above link: Supplies paid for with a mix of Pakistani national funds and FMF include: Up to 60 Mid-Life Update kits for F-16A/B combat aircraft (valued at $891 million, with $477 million of this in FMF, Pakistan currently plans to purchase 35 such kits); 115 M-109 self-propelled howitzers (...
by Mahesh_R
22 Dec 2009 14:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 1233945

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

What makes you think we don't reply to such provocation in Kind , recently a Paki soldier was killed in the cross fire. May be the force with which we reply is NOT enough....or else why would they invite a trouble ? and also most of the times we don't reply to their small arms...(based on news repo...
by Mahesh_R
22 Dec 2009 13:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 1233945

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Pak violates Ceasefire: Army At the subsequent flag meeting, India had lodged its protest against the ceasefire violation. Guru's, Is there any use of these lodged its protest against the ceasefire violation in the FLAG meetings ? we had been doing these protests every time but it seems they are NO...
by Mahesh_R
04 Dec 2009 13:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119174

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

deleted paki quote. It seems you are the most frustrated guy with happenings around you and delays in Indian defence deals due political pressure or some other means...you may not be Paki or Chinki...but you are definitely NOT doing a favour to anyone with these comments...I understand and everyone...
by Mahesh_R
23 Nov 2009 13:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260550

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Indian Air Force One is a Boeing 737 which is a short to medium haul airliner. As far as I remember when we bought the Indian Air Force One ...the only difference between US Air Force One and Indian Air Force One was advance protection suite...and over 3-4 hours of more fuel in US version... If the...
by Mahesh_R
23 Nov 2009 11:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260550

Re: Indian Military Aviation

http://news.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/ ... ton-dc.htm

Guru's,

Our PM was supposed to fly in new Air Force One(Indian) flight right ???
Why is he flying in Air-India ???

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong tread....
by Mahesh_R
07 Nov 2009 21:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - November 06, 2009
Replies: 2844
Views: 462084

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - November 06, 2009

http://news.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/07/gilani-insists-on-resumption-of-indo-pak-talks.htm Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday made a strong pitch for the resumption of the Indo-Pak composite dialogue Guru's, Can anyone explain why pak wants to start the dialogue again...??? D...
by Mahesh_R
01 Nov 2009 03:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1469259

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 184876.cms

Hope everyone might have read the article..just for records...
by Mahesh_R
14 Oct 2009 08:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884483

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

I am proposing the name "Velankanniamma" for the selected MRCA contender. The name reveals a hint of South and represents the secular character of our nation, as well as being a female name to highlight our respect for the mother figure. I would like to propose the name as JHANSI...some h...
by Mahesh_R
14 Oct 2009 07:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1280520

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

X-posted Islamabad: The first batch of 18 F-16 combat jets ordered by Pakistan were on Tuesday rolled out during a ceremony in the United States that was attended by Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman. Block-52 F-16D Pakistan had signed a contract with the US government for 18 F-16 C/D aircraft in...
by Mahesh_R
30 Sep 2009 03:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1174426

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

MDA Launches Missile-Tracking Satellites http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news65677.html MDA's space-based sensor layer to detect missile launches, provide continuous target tracking and pass accurate track data to missile defence interceptors in time to enable successful target interception...
by Mahesh_R
27 Sep 2009 05:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1359916

Re: China Military Watch

One should assume that any Chinese incursion will also include fronts on Assam side by Bangla and Pakistan front. India will be forced into defensive posture on Pak & Bangla fronts because of USA and its allies. If this war happens it will be one that cannot be won - not because of inferiority ...
by Mahesh_R
24 Sep 2009 12:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260550

Re: Indian Military Aviation

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/india/Two-terrorists-killed-as-JK-encounter-continues/articleshow/5049833.cms The militants hiding in the forests opened fire on the search party and in the ensuing gunfight two militants were killed, he said. Guru's, can't we use UAV's for the search operatio...
by Mahesh_R
21 Sep 2009 12:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1068691

Re: LCA news and discussion

Raj Malhotra wrote:ADA + HAL has orders now for 2+4+2+8+20+12+6=54 LCA.
Raj,

It would be nice if you can explain all the orders....if possible..and how many have been delivered ?
by Mahesh_R
19 Sep 2009 22:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 579590

Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion

Guru's,

Any updates on the when the BMD will be ready and counter any threat from China and Pak ?
by Mahesh_R
19 Sep 2009 03:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1359916

Re: China Military Watch

All these fields will be in range of Short range Ballistic Missiles . The question is are the hangars in Air fields in East where Sukhois are deployed BM proof? There is no point in keeping a $40 million plane in sub standard Hangars. Are the hangars created by a PWD type org within Air Force? Toug...
by Mahesh_R
18 Sep 2009 11:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884483

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

I have heard a rumour that they have agreed to do the machining and molding of an advanced version of AL-31F(117S ?) turbofan in India w.r.t the FGFA at the HAL Koraput facility.Can anybody come in here and clarify. I guess the source is Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AL-31 That would be reall...
by Mahesh_R
18 Sep 2009 11:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884483

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Neshant wrote:"transfer of technology" is one of those useless terms where the only thing you learn is how to turn a screw driver.
Then what is point in asking TOT for MRCA ?
If it will NOT help us in our LCA/MCA pgms....
by Mahesh_R
18 Sep 2009 10:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884483

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Dmurphy wrote:^^^ And there won't be the all important ToT with the second hand planes.
Did India had TOT on any of the arms deals it had done with Russia/France or any other country ?
If so did it help us in improving or developing our own weapons...

Can anyone provide some examples please....
by Mahesh_R
18 Sep 2009 09:53
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1435268

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

arunsrinivasan wrote:We have our Hon. PM I K Gujral to thank for that. :evil:
Arun,

Could you please explain if Gujral made some policies saying they are minorities etc...or any foolish decision for which we are paying the price ?
by Mahesh_R
18 Sep 2009 09:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3005
Views: 836689

Re: International Military Discussion

Russia's cluster bomb technology is so powerful that it can reduce military while keeping an upper hand. Does India have cluster bombs ? I remember long back reading an article in which India has placed order for Cluster bombs with US of A and they were suppose to be delivered in couple of years......
by Mahesh_R
15 Sep 2009 09:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1359916

Re: China Military Watch

That is one thing that India can avoid not just cause it upsets the Chinese but because AP was in not so long ago part of the Tibet. This does not bode well for India too. I think China will find a reason to upset itself no matter what we do. The day we start controlling the movement of Dalai Lama ...
by Mahesh_R
28 Aug 2009 02:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 3260
Views: 884483

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Perhaps we could draw up a matrix with a comparative study of the various birds,their key components like radar,weaponry,range,costs,etc.,as well as the political preferences, so that we get a clearer picture to evaluate the rival bids. If anyone can come up with a matrix that would be great. I fou...
by Mahesh_R
26 Aug 2009 12:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Vote for the MRCA
Replies: 195
Views: 42747

Re: Vote for the MRCA

I was just thinking if Indian government puts a new clause saying " MRCA vendor will NOT sell the same product to any of the Indian neighbours ( though it should be Pak and China...)" What are the chances that we can sell this policy to the vendors at this point of time... I am not sure ab...
by Mahesh_R
24 Aug 2009 13:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1024822

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Why do we need different Air defence systems at various locations... Massive air-to-air and air defense missiles modernization of the Indian Air Force http://www.defenseworld.net/go/detailin ... an%20Force I mean we could just have one air defence systems(includes SRSAM, MRSAM, LRSAM) at our borders...
by Mahesh_R
23 Aug 2009 23:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1260550

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Gurus, Can any one provide more information on this new AWACS ? I haven't heard much about this new AWACS in news. Russia Delivers First of 3 AWACS to India http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4244142&c=ASI&s=TOP The A-50, based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft, is produced by the...