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by dinesha
12 Sep 2019 17:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1851
Views: 601600

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

Adani Group puts in last-minute bid for Indian Navy's Rs 45,000-crore submarine project https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/adani-group-puts-in-last-minute-bid-for-indian-navys-rs-45000-crore-submarine-project/articleshow/71089527.cms?from=mdr Others that submitted bids for the submar...
by dinesha
08 Sep 2019 20:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1559673

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

Tender out for SSLV launch Complex (SLC) From the tender document: SSLV Launch Complex (SLC) project is being realized by Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR). SLC consists of various facilities for integration and launch Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). The first stage of SSLV is integ...
by dinesha
07 Sep 2019 02:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 589569

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Bad news..
by dinesha
06 Sep 2019 16:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 467
Views: 248461

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

S2 and S3 are Arihant class. S4 and S4* will have the same reactor but "augmented". How is not clear. Maybe physics guys in this forum can tell. At least one may already be under construction. S3 is an "Arihant Plus" class with additional plug for 4 more K4 tubes . It is provisi...
by dinesha
17 Aug 2019 00:19
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Modi Appoints Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): News and Discussions
Replies: 216
Views: 112320

Re: Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff

Nitin A. Gokhale inside man or the fly on the wall in the Modi government reveals the million dollars question:- CDS to Bring Doctrinal Coherence in the Indian Military August 16, 2019; By: Nitin A. Gokhale Print Email Prime Minister Narendra Modi took everyone—or let me say at least the strategic ...
by dinesha
15 Aug 2019 14:34
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Modi Appoints Chief of Defence Staff (CDS): News and Discussions
Replies: 216
Views: 112320

Re: Modi announces Chief of Defence Staff

Modi gives India CDS, its biggest defence reform — what it means & how it’ll work
https://theprint.in/defence/modi-gives- ... rk/277325/
by dinesha
15 Aug 2019 09:43
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: CDS, Tri-Services Issues & Integration Debate
Replies: 330
Views: 179827

Re: CDS, Tri-Services Issues & Integration Debate

PM Narendra Modi's mega announcement: India will now have Chief of Defence Staff
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/p ... 2019-08-15
by dinesha
18 Jun 2019 15:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1559673

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

Orbiter reached the launch port, SDSC SHAR Sriharikota on 15th June. https://scontent.fdel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64911959_2315580551998627_944703126479306752_o.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_oc=AQmB403aS7cR19JqYjaIyksOQqs_xAfcuhSh6XV1L2AZEZxUd1_Zt4al5GYhAU7IEgg&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-1.fna&oh=dc...
by dinesha
17 Apr 2019 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 218926

Re: Indian ASAT Test

India’s ASAT Test: An Incomplete Success ASHLEY J. TELLIS APRIL 15, 2019 https://carnegieendowment.org/2019/04/15/india-s-asat-test-incomplete-success-pub-78884 Summary: India’s recent anti-satellite test was a warning to China and will only exacerbate the rivalry between the two countries. India m...
by dinesha
15 Apr 2019 20:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 218926

Re: Indian ASAT Test

Interesting. https://twitter.com/Marco_Langbroek/status/1116147781444546561 Marco Langboek has got it completely wrong. His last reference is a IR photo of the target satellite taken from ASAT which is at a distance of 0.84 Km. That is 840 meters. All it requires (I think, thumb rule) is 0.03 degre...
by dinesha
15 Apr 2019 20:15
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2350365

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Yes, probably some kind of seeker is envisaged, may be for anti-shipping role/version.
by dinesha
27 Mar 2019 23:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 218926

Re: Indian ASAT test

Saurabh Jha on Twitter:
It's a two-stage missile. They like to count the KKV and its shroud (heat shield) as a third-stage.
https://twitter.com/sjha1618/status/111 ... 39776?s=12
by dinesha
21 Mar 2019 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Another Terror Attack On India Will Be "Extremely Problematic": US To Pak
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pak-sho ... us-2010679
by dinesha
21 Mar 2019 13:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Army Inducts New Sniper Rifles To Respond To Ceasefire Violations By Pak https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/indian-army-inducts-new-sniper-rifles-to-respond-to-ceasefire-violations-by-pakistan-2010583 NEW DELHI: The Army has provided advanced sniper rifles to its troops posted along the Line of Contro...
by dinesha
21 Mar 2019 12:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 735811

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Lessons to be learned.. X-posting Pakistan Amraams can be made ineffective: US assured Manohar Parrikar https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pak-amraams-can-be-made-ineffective-us-assured-manohar-parrikar/articleshow/68506398.cms Carter responded to this by assuring that the missiles wi...
by dinesha
21 Mar 2019 12:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Pakistan Amraams can be made ineffective: US assured Manohar Parrikar https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pak-amraams-can-be-made-ineffective-us-assured-manohar-parrikar/articleshow/68506398.cms Carter responded to this by assuring that the missiles will not be used against India and ...
by dinesha
21 Mar 2019 12:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Pakistan tries to flex muscles; Creates PAF’s ”Aggressor Squadron” along the border with India in the Mushaf area https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/pakistan-tries-to-flex-muscles-creates-pafs-aggressor-squadron-along-the-border-with-india-in-the-mushaf-area/1522635/ Confirming this, highly p...
by dinesha
20 Mar 2019 13:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

IAF asks for fresh ammo as Pakistan moves up F16s, takes terror camps to FATA
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ne ... 490562.cms
by dinesha
18 Mar 2019 12:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

A Smoldering Volcano: Pakistan and Terrorism after Balakot-ASHLEY J. TELLIS
https://carnegieendowment.org/2019/03/1 ... -pub-78593
by dinesha
07 Mar 2019 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 595111

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

India and Russia ink $3 billion deal for lease of third nuclear submarine The Akula-class Russian submarine, expected to arrive in 2025, will be named Chakra III after its predecessors, and will be fitted with Indian systems. https://theprint.in/defence/india-and-russia-ink-3-billion-deal-for-lease...
by dinesha
04 Mar 2019 13:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1421399

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

What Happened At Balakot? Unreleased Satellite Pics May Prove India's Case-Vishnu Som https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/what-happened-at-balakot-unreleased-satellite-pic-may-prove-indias-case-2002060 NDTV has also been shown a non-classified satellite image of a target in the Indian Air Force's test ...
by dinesha
27 Feb 2019 21:45
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 417991

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

Interesting Pakistani SAB 2000 AWACS hovering around Islamabad since quite bit of time
Live track: https://www.flightradar24.com/DG43/1fa39cef
by dinesha
22 Feb 2019 12:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2350365

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1098164647843250177/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1098188339285504000&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fzeenews.india.com%2Findia%2Faero-india-2019-former-vice-chief-of-iaf-offers-four-missiles-to-armed-forces-2181943.html https://pbs.twimg.com/...
by dinesha
18 Feb 2019 18:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2350365

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

X-post India’s Counterforce Temptations-Strategic Dilemmas, Doctrine, and Capabilities -by Christopher Clary and Vipin Narang https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/isec_a_00340?download=true For those looking for thread specifics, the authors has summarized their POV on India's missile de...
by dinesha
18 Feb 2019 18:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5134
Views: 940582

Re: Deterrence

India’s Counterforce Temptations-Strategic Dilemmas, Doctrine, and Capabilities -by Christopher Clary and Vipin Narang https://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/isec_a_00340?download=true .... We argue that these apparently discrepant capability developments are most likely the result of Ind...
by dinesha
05 Feb 2019 20:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: CDS, Tri-Services Issues & Integration Debate
Replies: 330
Views: 179827

Re: CDS, Tri-Services Issues & Integration Debate

Here's what happened to India's Chief of Defence post according to George Fernandes
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/g ... 2019-01-30
by dinesha
24 Jan 2019 11:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1559673

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

ISRO’s first mission of 2019 to put military satellite Microsat-R in space https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/isros-first-mission-of-2019-to-put-military-satellite-microsat-r-in-space/article26072511.ece .. ISRO has shied away from sharing details of the spacecraft or its uses as it does rou...
by dinesha
16 Jan 2019 18:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1559673

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

FB ISRO:: PSLVC44 to launch Kalamsat and MicrosatR from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota on January 24. Kalamsat is a student payload while Microsat-R is an imaging satellite. Launch Kit: https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c44/launch-kit https://scontent.fdel21-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49212963_221...
by dinesha
15 Jan 2019 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5134
Views: 940582

Re: Deterrence

Angles And Dangles: Arihant And The Dilemma Of India’s Undersea Nuclear Weapons
https://warontherocks.com/2019/01/angle ... r-weapons/
by dinesha
15 Jan 2019 16:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 467
Views: 248461

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

Angles And Dangles: Arihant And The Dilemma Of India’s Undersea Nuclear Weapons
https://warontherocks.com/2019/01/angle ... r-weapons/
by dinesha
10 Jan 2019 21:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5134
Views: 940582

Re: Deterrence

Why is India’s no first use policy under so much strain? https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/why-is-india-s-no-first-use-policy-under-so-much-strain/story-tbjRJj1fXb9UzDZCbymu6I.html In 2014, the election manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) included a promise to “revise and update” In...
by dinesha
05 Dec 2018 20:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 467
Views: 248461

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

X-post India close to sealing Rs 23,000 crore lease deal for Russian N-sub https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-close-to-sealing-rs-23-000-crore-lease-deal-for-russian-n-sub-1401875-2018-12-04 The photo backdrop to Admiral Sunil Lanba's annual Navy Day press conference on December 3 was a tim...
by dinesha
05 Dec 2018 20:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1272942

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

India close to sealing Rs 23,000 crore lease deal for Russian N-sub https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-close-to-sealing-rs-23-000-crore-lease-deal-for-russian-n-sub-1401875-2018-12-04 The photo backdrop to Admiral Sunil Lanba's annual Navy Day press conference on December 3 was a timely on...
by dinesha
25 Oct 2018 08:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1924192

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

MISSED MISSILES: FINDING A FAILED MISSILE TEST IN INDIA
https://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive ... -in-india/

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by dinesha
08 Oct 2018 20:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1924192

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

DRDO employee held for leaking BrahMos missile secrets to Pakistan
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/d ... 2018-10-08