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by barath_s
26 Apr 2018 14:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018
Replies: 3909
Views: 1474411

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A News & Discussions: 09 February 2018

IAF pushes for faster production of Tejas after Gagan Shakti-2018 https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/iaf-pushes-for-faster-production-of-tejas-after-gagan-shakti-2018/articleshow/63905916.cms The Indian Air Force’s pan-India exercise Gagan Shakti-2018, for practising war-time drills witnessed...
by barath_s
26 Apr 2018 14:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 594995

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

i have a basic question - why do we need SLBMs to deter Cheen? would not a fleet of 100 road mobile A5 and follow ons be enough , backed by a good IRBM inventory? russia for instance puts great store by its land based fleet incl mobile, train and even the fixed SS18/Sarmat. these will be far cheape...
by barath_s
26 Apr 2018 14:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 594995

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

There is a point of intersection when the lines of conventional and nuclear boat sizes converge, with one climbing and the other descending in optimum capability.. The Australian Shortfin Barracuda is expected to be ~4000 t submerged, though the WW2 I-400 class submarines were larger at ~6560 t. Ra...
by barath_s
15 Feb 2018 18:15
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1240869

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

Who the hell are they... This looks like a blackmail either you cancel FGFA or we wont let you buy F-35 They are the guys who have sweated blood, toil , years and $$$$$$ to create their technology. You can't force someone to sell you their stuff. And technology can easily leak into another program....
by barath_s
13 May 2017 18:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Replies: 1494
Views: 300023

Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India

Chennai Metro’s Koyambedu – Nehru Park Stretch to Open on May 14 Get set for a spate of stories. This will be Chennai's first underground stretch, there will be no tokens , only Rs 100 Smart Cards, cell phone service will take 3-4 months more to provide and more ... http://www.thehindu.com/news/citi...