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by dinesha
06 Oct 2018 13:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 424
Views: 225504

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

With 3 Deputies Under Him, NSA Ajit Doval Has Become A Major Power Centre https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/with-3-deputies-under-him-national-security-adviser-ajit-doval-has-become-a-major-power-centre-1927533 RN Ravi, former chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, was appointed as deputy nati...
by dinesha
27 Sep 2018 13:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

Chandrayaan-2: Several challenges to meet Jan 2019 deadline https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chandrayaan-2-several-challenges-to-meet-jan-2019-deadline/articleshow/65945202.cms The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), which has set itself a January 3, 2019 deadline for the launch of ...
by dinesha
24 Sep 2018 11:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1899966

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

Maiden night trial of Ballistic Missile Defence a success http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/sep/24/maiden-night-trial-of-ballistic-missile-defence-a-success-1876351.html After the target missile was fired in an automated operation, the radar-based system detected and tracked the ba...
by dinesha
22 Sep 2018 14:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

India seeks Russia’s help for Gaganyaan mission to put man in space by 2022
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-ne ... RmvaJ.html
by dinesha
22 Sep 2018 14:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

ISRO setting up launch pad for Gaganyaan mission https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/isro-setting-up-launch-pad-for-gaganyaan-mission/article25010147.ece The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is setting up a third launch pad at Sriharikota to undertake the Gaganyaan manned space flight p...
by dinesha
17 Sep 2018 20:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1899966

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

Pakistan watching our missiles https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/main-article/pak-watching-our-missiles-693007.html It is common practice for states to test-fire their missile systems in order to check for their accuracy and reliability and, should there be any limitations, to correct the same. ...
by dinesha
09 Sep 2018 15:37
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1899966

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

Godrej & Boyce's journey from locks and safes to rockets and missiles
http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2018/09/ ... s-and.html
by dinesha
17 Aug 2018 14:47
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1805086

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

https://www.janes.com/article/82366/china-closing-the-satellite-imagery-capability-gap A Chinese Earth-observation satellite launched on 31 July from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre may be capable of achieving ground-image resolution of 10 cm or less. If confirmed, this would give China a satel...
by dinesha
15 Aug 2018 13:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

India will put man in space for seven days: ISRO Chairman https://wap.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/india-will-put-man-in-space-for-seven-days-isro-chairman-118081500485_1.html For the first time, India's space agency is planning to put an Indian astronaut for seven days in space at a cos...
by dinesha
15 Aug 2018 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

India Set for Manned Space Mission After 34 Years, Ganganyan to Blast Off by 2022
https://www.news18.com/news/india/indep ... 45011.html
by dinesha
14 Aug 2018 08:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1899966

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

Agni-V set to be inducted by December after one more pre-induction test https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/agni-v-to-undergo-one-more-pre-induction-test/story-a9OcIgjWaRUyMbBoSOnM5M.html Although the non-strategic missile arsenal will be enhanced in the coming years, the officials added, the...
by dinesha
09 Aug 2018 12:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1899966

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

Underwater test of SLBM likely http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2018/aug/08/underwater-test-of-slbm-likely-1854796.html BHUBANESWAR: India is preparing to conduct a crucial trial of its most ambitious submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from an underwater platform. Defence sour...
by dinesha
01 Aug 2018 06:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CAATSA...An Oxymoron?
Replies: 890
Views: 208759

Re: CAATSA .. An Oxymoron ?

India-US Military Communications Pact: US team in Delhi next week, India demands five assurances
https://indianexpress.com/article/india ... s-5285528/
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 16:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3150
Views: 914939

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Boeing gets USD 3.9 billion contract for new Air Force One jets
http://www.newindianexpress.com/busines ... 45006.html
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 16:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2342
Views: 1021408

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

Pakistan to get eight Chinese submarines capable of firing land-attack missiles
https://www.ibtimes.co.in/pakistan-get- ... les-775174
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 16:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 495649

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

https://twitter.com/manupubby/status/1019503679471222784?s=12 Interesting, on question of surgical strikes carried out in past 15 years, MoS Bhamre says - " Army carries out operations to pre-empt infiltration by terrorists, as and when required ...based on credible inputs about terrorist teams...
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 14:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1260826

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

L&T, Reliance officials first called for bid opening, then sent back sans explanation
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 032400.cms
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 13:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4532
Views: 704017

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Trust and Leadership: The Art of the US-India Nuclear Deal
Learning the lessons of 13 years ago.
https://thediplomat.com/2018/07/trust-a ... lear-deal/
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 13:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2810
Views: 1454266

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

The U.K.'s New 'Tempest' Stealth Fighter Project Already Faces Serious Challenges
http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/22 ... challenges
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 13:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3237
Views: 938199

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

MoD plans standard price lists for public sector undertakings http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2018/07/mod-plans-standard-price-lists-for.html However, reducing prices might not be so easy, say defence industry experts. It is well-known in the international defence trade that buying weaponry over-the...
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 13:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CAATSA...An Oxymoron?
Replies: 890
Views: 208759

Re: CAATSA .. An Oxymoron ?

Trump-Putin Helsinki summit: Breakdown in White House-Congress relation may impact India-US ties
https://www.firstpost.com/world/donald- ... 62301.html
by dinesha
18 Jul 2018 13:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CAATSA...An Oxymoron?
Replies: 890
Views: 208759

Re: CAATSA .. An Oxymoron ?

In Helsinki backlash, Democrats target sanctions loophole for US allies buying Russian arms https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2018/07/16/in-helsinki-backlash-democrats-target-sanctions-loophole-for-allies-buying-russian-arms/ But beyond messaging, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., ca...
by dinesha
17 Jul 2018 21:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 424
Views: 225504

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

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this kind of rumour mongering without even mentioning the source is not acceptable and akin to trolling.
just writing '-Twitter' is not a source. one might as well write 'some monkey with a phone'.
- Rahul
by dinesha
17 Jul 2018 16:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1260826

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

After US Navy Raises 1st Full Underwater Drone Squadron, Indian Navy Wants Its Own
https://www.livefistdefence.com/2018/07 ... rines.html
by dinesha
17 Jul 2018 12:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/mar/28/with-eye-on-lunar-mission-isro-to-test-high-thrust-vikas-engine-1793608.html The next generation Vikas engine developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is being flown for the first time. LPSC director V Narayanan told Expre...
by dinesha
17 Jul 2018 12:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1539325

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

ISRO is not being able to keep up with the launch rate. REquired by the nation > ISRO's target > achieved launches. GSLV Mk2 is not putting Chandrayaan to GTO, but LTO. It can carry larger load to LTO. They were trying to first get to a reliable GSLV config. Now they will try to increase the payloa...
by dinesha
16 Jul 2018 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8797
Views: 2469006

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The India-Russia-US Energy Triangle. The United States and Russia are competing for India’s favor – and its energy market. By Saurav Jha https://thediplomat.com/2018/07/the-india-russia-us-energy-triangle/ That convergence of interests means that India is not likely to let provisions of CAATSA, whi...
by dinesha
16 Jul 2018 12:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 631983

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

The India-Russia-US Energy Triangle. The United States and Russia are competing for India’s favor – and its energy market. By Saurav Jha https://thediplomat.com/2018/07/the-india-russia-us-energy-triangle/ That convergence of interests means that India is not likely to let provisions of CAATSA, whi...
by dinesha
16 Jul 2018 12:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1260826

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Frigate purchase from Russia runs into high cost of Indian warship building http://ajaishukla.blogspot.com/2018/07/frigate-purchase-from-russia-runs-into.html New Delhi and Moscow have agreed terms for the first two frigates, which are lying almost fully built in Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Rus...
by dinesha
15 Jul 2018 13:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2342
Views: 1021408

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

PAKISTAN INKS CONTRACT FOR 4 MILGEM ADA CORVETTES FROM TURKEY https://quwa.org/2018/07/07/pakistan-inks-contract-for-4-milgem-ada-corvettes-from-turkey/ According to Pakistan’s Press Information Department (PID), two of the corvettes will be built at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, while the remaining two ...
by dinesha
15 Jul 2018 12:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5242
Views: 1530458

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

Defence incubator approved by Centre, to come up in second phase of T-Hub
http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index ... Hub/398083
by dinesha
15 Jul 2018 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 953392

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Cyber Jihad: The biggest challenge in Kashmir https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/42391-cyber-jihad-biggest-challenge-kashmir/ Following a six-month probe into incidents of unrest in Kashmir in 2017, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) identified 79 WhatsApp groups, having 6,386 phone ...
by dinesha
13 Jul 2018 17:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1843
Views: 588482

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Gagan wrote:Line drawings of a double hulled conventional submarine, with and without AIP - India's own design
Credit to our own Aditya G from twitter
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by dinesha
13 Jul 2018 13:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3150
Views: 914939

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

The US Military Has a New Facility for Overseeing Nuclear War https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mb4j5y/the-us-military-has-a-new-facility-for-overseeing-nuclear-war ith its shielded electronics and underground levels, the C2F and at least some of its occupants might survive the initial bla...
by dinesha
13 Jul 2018 12:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2810
Views: 1454266

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

Why an unmanned fighter fleet isn’t yet viable, in the words of Britain’s Air Force chief
https://www.defensenews.com/digital-sho ... rce-chief/