Bharat Rakshak

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^^^ for once, you are correct. This entire FRCV tamasha was written for the Armata in mind. The other contendors are there just for show. When I said this a few moons back on BRF, I was criticized for saying so. :roll: Sad if it happens. The Armata will be a half baked item unable to perform, and t...

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The second point,to maintain qualitaive superiority necessitates the acquisition asap of a 5th-gen fighter.Here,in whatever shape or form,the FGFA deal must be sealed. Why? The JSF's test reports are public, its (many) warts are being fixed. The FGFA does not have a single flying prototype, and the...

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But quite recently I was told by very insider desi aphsar that the reason for the French offer to build Rafales in India was declined was that HAL etc babus flat-out said that even if given all ToT they didn't think Rafales could be built in India. Which may be one reason why F-16 assembly line is ...

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"The demand for Indian sovereign debt IMHO is much in excess of the perceived creditworthiness of Baa2/BBB level"

Primarily from OCIs and very short term.

Very volatile.

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periaswamy wrote:- India has the cards, so what cards does Oz have exactly?

Could you be more specific on what 'cards' we hold? And, whether there is more than only one way to play them? For example, would we consider aligning with China against Japan and the US?

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Here's what Dhanoa has to say : "Dhanoa said a contract was signed in March 2006 for 20 Tejas aircraft to be delivered between April 2009 and December 2010. "Out of these 20 aircraft, only five were received ... Again a contract was signed in December 2010 for 20 more aircraft to be delive...

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^^^That is reacting to high school slights. Adani's coal mines in OZ are the direct result of UPA/RAGA screwing him in India with environmental roadblocks (tribals etc). India has one of the largest coal reserves in the world. Why are the Adanis setting up coal mines abroad to import coal into India...

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Excuse me but what does Australia bring to the table? So far they have been UK, US, and China poodles in that order. And under three masters have always been an attack dog on India. Shouldn't forget their recording INS Mysore sonar signature on its return journey. Not much except keeping them away ...

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... I think you got me wrong 1. There is no such thing as transfer of technology 2. Do not sneer at screwdrivergiri. I think only textbook giants sneer at the work experience and workforce expansion afforded by screwdrivergiri. For too long I have seen this mythical educated elite attitude among my...

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^^^"Like they say..."Beware a Westerner bearing gifts" https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/russia-offers-defence-technology-to-india-without-any-strings-attached/articleshow/61190714.cms Western companies are not shy about wanting to make a buck. Knowing that makes it ea...

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Yes, the word is "if foreign collaboration" will do magic. All these years, haven't seen it. Not foreign collaboration. Foreign investment in an entire aircraft production line where parts are initially assembled "integrated" as HAL likes to call it and later components outsourc...

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One small request. ^^^ Please no more 'madam'. For all the reasons we already know. Thank you

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And how often is the IAF against firangi gear? That should tell us the obvious about this project. http://m.indiatoday.in/story/indian-air-force-127-fifth-generation-fighter-aircraft-russia/1/1039202.html .. This article can't even get who's buying what from whom right : "The Russians are aski...

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.... However, the IAF Plans Directorate wants imported fighters. They don't have any ulterior motives, just want "proven and tested stuff" advertised as by their sellers. And Tejas fares very bad in marketing, publicity & advertising. This is Make or Break for Tejas. HAL is not just b...

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srai wrote:^^^

If the next phase is approved, the first flight of AMCA will take place in 7-years--2025 or thereabouts. Then that would be followed by 10-years of flight testings/refinements before IOC/FOC sometime around 2035.

Assuming the usual delays,in limited service by 2040

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... There is no point developing force levels for unwinnable wars. Develop what is needed to win practicable wars and if it goes beyind that use nukes. Just my thoughts Agree. We 'win' by deterring China and Pak from attacking. Any war they launch against us has to be 'unwinnable' for them because ...

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The 'trade deficit' argument for military imports from the US is spurious: It has already been addressed by shifting oil/LNG purchases from the ME to the US. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-usa-oil/indias-reliance-makes-first-purchase-of-u-s-crude-sources-idUSKCN1C80VE Also, it's not about ...

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^^^"... The chinis are extracting access and technology by leveraging their market."
That's how you get 'ToT' and you would think we'd have it figured out by now.

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^^^"There is no Russia/China bloc. It's alliance based on undermining the US. It is not an alliance based on sustainable interests " "The larger Chinese goal is to dominate Eurasia, which means relegating Russia to a second-tier power." https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/opinion/...

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sum wrote:Noko embassy?

Everywhere but it seems. We love Nokos as 'students'

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"SC: Engineering degrees secured since 2001 via correspondence invalid" https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-engineering-degrees-secured-since-2001-via-correspondence-invalid/articleshow/61500295.cms This is interesting since I know of several individuals representing pretty good U...

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^^^Noko hackers:

"In others, researchers believe they are now physically stationed in countries like India, where nearly one-fifth of Pyongyang’s cyberattacks now originate."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/15/worl ... -sony.html

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I am impressed that the IAF is looking for F-35 capabilities in the PAK-FA. Since now that PAK-FA is not shaping up to the standards of the IAF, ask the Americans for the F-35 and end the PAK-FA tamasha, SE tamasha and Gripen love-fest tamasha. P.S. And I believe the F-35 fires the Meteor missile.....

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It is not going to happen, but ordering the F35 would be like killing two birds with one stone (The SE and FGFA). In that case what would Russia's reaction be? Give a couple of squadrons of SU35 for free to Pakistan? Hopefully Philip will lobby and help prevent that. :lol: Russia can be bought by o...

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^^^Condolences to all those who wished us to be in splendid isolation kowtowing to the Chinese Empire and gazing in wonder at the perfect people in Young Pioneer magazines from the FSU, even as we sacrificed our own interests to be in harmony with the 'workers' paradise.

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A Russian Ghost Submarine, Its U.S. Pursuers and a Deadly New Cold War A resurgence in Russian submarine technology has reignited an undersea rivalry that played out in a cat-and-mouse sea hunt across the Mediterranean "The Krasnodar, a Russian attack submarine, left the coast of Libya in late ...

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What is the difference between being designated a "Major Defense Partner" and being designated a "Major Non NATO Ally" :?: A designation created specially for India because the 'MNNA' was not palatable to GoI and which serves to facilitate DTTI tech cooperation. It appears to be...

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Tillerson's speech is a capstone event. Clear indication of US intentions and preferences. Everyone will take note. "Security concerns of India are security concerns of the US". "The two greatest democracies must have the two greatest militaries" Remember what has been predicted...

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"You are so wrong there. The IUNCA was a CLEAR compromise and its costs was paid entirely by our strategic assets, leaving India with a less than credible arsenal due to non testing. So, is the pressure to sign the foundational agreements. Every so called "Strategic Partnership" agre...

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The pro-import lobby should make up their mind on what they think will be the true gain: 1. When ToT is questioned, they move to job creation, 2. When job creation is questioned, they move to building up ab-initio companies, 3. When ab-initio companies are questioned, they move to ToT. Bhai, first ...

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^^^LM has stated that by the 7th year, it expects to roll out a near completely 'locally sourced' F-16. So 90% by year 6 is not a stretch. Near completely locally sourced F-16 by year seven? So apart from the engine and the AESA radar, everything else will be locally sourced by the seventh year? Wh...

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^^^LM has stated that by the 7th year, it expects to roll out a near completely 'locally sourced' F-16. So 90% by year 6 is not a stretch. We are not going to get IP from them or anyone else so it makes sense to let them bear 100% of the investment cost in exchange for 100% ownership and responsibil...

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^^^..What defines the core "minimum" security interests of the nation? No one has a clear answer and thus we keep importing equipment and platforms as Band-Aid solutions." Bulls-eye! We are trying arm for every eventuality without even understanding fully what the scenarios might be. ...

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I have a feeling that some kind of mig-29upg, mig-29k, mig35 production line will come to India along with rd-33mk engine tech. IMO - worth the money we pay - maybe we pay $1 billion dollars for getting the engine/production tech/support. I am surprised Natasha lobby is not thinking of removing one...

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^^^Looks like Pratyush Kumar wants to co-opt 'state' enterprises as a way of both lubricating the resistance: getting the HAL and PSU unions on Boeing's side and then using them as fall guys if things go wrong. Heck, it's a great strategy to do an end run around LM which is ahead because after all, ...

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Rakesh wrote:MiG eyes deal to supply military jets to Navy
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 720725.cms

MiG is China's 'assassin's mace' for India.

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Interesting point. If range is a factor, why not put Growler capabilities on P-8 I or a more specialized version of 737s? Longer legs, loiter time, MRO compatibility with P8-I For a tactical role (i.e. escort jamming), the ideal platform is the Su-30MKI. Its has great persistence, a second seat for...

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HAL will have its hands full with the MKI upgrades, LCA, the helicopters. If they have excess skilled manpower, it's good news for private companies who have a pool to source from. They have what—120+ LCAs to deliver. Assuming (and that's a big if) they deliver 20/year, that's six years at full capa...

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The whole idea of A-10s and SU-25s was to unleash lethality against ground formations. The A-10 was the centerpiece of NATO's strategy to kill Soviet tanks as they poured across the Fulda Gap. This at the time was also called "Dragons Teeth": depleted Uranium rounds against armor. Does the...

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rather than backfires overhauled from some boneyard with iffy uptimes, it is better to invest in 12 new build blackjack mk2 which the russians are restarting production on. maybe we will start receiving in 5 years if we sign up now. they will have new engines and all new avionics and systems. plus ...

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