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- 24 Mar 2016 22:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
- Replies: 929
- Views: 317691
Re: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
How well do you know India's paramilitary forces and their roles? It was only in November 2015, that the Home Ministry gave approval to give the status of martyr to personnel from the paramilitary forces who die in the line of duty. Even the 7th Central Pay Commission batted for granting martyr sta...
- 24 Mar 2016 17:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 633208
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
All countries trying to sell to India now know that even at the risk of having a severely depleted air force India will not agree to any conditional offer and the question of agreeing to end user verification does not arise. Since PAF operates F-16 and IAF prefers a twin engined aircraft a F414 engi...
- 24 Mar 2016 16:58
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defexpo 2016
- Replies: 78
- Views: 31583
Re: Defexpo 2016
Over 1,000 companies to participate in Defence Expo. The Land, Naval & Internal Homeland Security Systems Exhibition, which starts on March 28, will for the first time feature live demonstrations of armoured carriers, military vehicles and artillery guns, with Tata Group companies and Bharat Fo...
- 24 Mar 2016 16:57
- Forum: Military Expositions Archive
- Topic: Defexpo 2016
- Replies: 78
- Views: 31583
- 24 Mar 2016 02:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Central Asia - News & Discussions
- Replies: 116
- Views: 36432
Re: Central Asia - News & Discussions
Ashgabat Agreement gets Cabinet nod. The Cabinet on Wednesday has approved a proposal to accede to the Ashgabat Agreement, a move that will further strengthen trade ties between India and the Eurasian region.The decision paves the way for an international transport and transit corridor facilitating...
- 23 Mar 2016 19:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 633208
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
Or Mikoyan Gurevich
- 23 Mar 2016 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 703987
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
India, France sign MoU for construction of six nuclear reactors at Jaitapur. India and France have signed an MoU for the construction of six nuclear reactors at Jaitapur in Maharashtra, two months after the two countries decided to conclude the techno-commercial negotiations for the project by the ...
- 23 Mar 2016 19:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
- Replies: 4037
- Views: 499273
Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Resolution introduced to bring India on par with NATO allies. A Congressional resolution aiming to bring India on par with America's NATO allies in terms of trade and technology transfer besides elevating its status in export of defense articles from the US has been introduced ahead of Defense Secr...
- 23 Mar 2016 17:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
- Replies: 2851
- Views: 368759
- 23 Mar 2016 16:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
- Replies: 4037
- Views: 499273
Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
If Trump wins and reaches out to Putin (who may reciprocate per their initial comments) it will be very interesting. The geo-political calculus will be turned on its head. Trump will be the best bet for India. He has business dealings in India with aggressive plans to launch luxury housing projects ...
- 23 Mar 2016 08:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
- Replies: 4037
- Views: 499273
Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
I am no way supporting buying any less capable 4th gen aircraft except if we get them at special prices. LCA/AMCA will come in good time but we need extra jets soon to make up for the alarming drop in numbers.
- 22 Mar 2016 18:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3237
- Views: 938161
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Defence Ministry to prioritise submarines, ammunition, aircraft under strategic partner model. The Defence Ministry will prioritise high value contracts - ammunition for the Army, submarines for the Navy and aircraft for the air force - under the strategic partnership model that will select private...
- 22 Mar 2016 15:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
- Replies: 4037
- Views: 499273
Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
All this heartburn because India is considering the 4th generation F 16 and F 18 from the US. If GOI now buys Mig 35, this angst will be gone right?
- 22 Mar 2016 02:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3237
- Views: 938161
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Defence Ministry to fast-track arms acquisition. The Ministry of Defence is looking at implementing a fast-track mechanism even during peacetime for acquiring defence equipment if a certain armament is facing depletion. This provision has been introduced in the revised Defence Procurement Procedure...
- 21 Mar 2016 16:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530403
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
DRDO scientists build sensor to detect radiation levels. Scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation's Jodhpur laboratory have developed a sensor that can detect radiation levels in case of any nuclear accident. 'Derald Nuclear', the sensor, which can be fitted on a drone, can d...
- 21 Mar 2016 16:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
- Replies: 4210
- Views: 752574
Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Indian Navy bids farewell to spectacular Sea Harrier jump jets after 33 years. They were always a sight to behold, a force to reckon with. Fighters landing vertically, akin to helicopters, with ear-splitting roars on a moving airfield despite being fixed-wing. It left even the usually phlegmatic Ma...
- 21 Mar 2016 06:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1087513
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
India's per capita income to cross Rs 1 lakh in FY17. Rs 1 lakh — that benchmark will be achieved in the next financial year when per-capita income crosses the six-figure mark for the first time. To be sure, it's the equivalent of just $1,500 but all the same a number that has some significance in ...
- 16 Mar 2016 19:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 633208
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
F-18's with AESA and if we get deep TOT on engines or MIG-35's (repackaged MIG-29's) if we get smokeless engines and if price is not more then $40 Mil a pop.
- 16 Mar 2016 17:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
- Replies: 2851
- Views: 368759
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2
^^^^ I think ISI has sacrificed some disposable trash by giving the info of these people entering India. They are definitely not from their favorite groups for targetting India - LET and JEM. Had they played a double game by leaking info about their entry to India, these groups would not have taken ...
- 16 Mar 2016 16:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530403
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Babudom wants chai-biskoot sessions to discuss the likely monopolization of defence sector production by private sector entities. The report by a key panel to select private sector players that will be accorded special 'strategic partner' status for major military manufacturing projects has met res...
- 16 Mar 2016 16:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1313410
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
If India has such a meek and apologizing attitude while testing a 5000 KM range missile which does not directly affect the US, what will be the state of affairs when it finally decides to test a 12,000 KM missile which will be of true concern to Uncle Sam? I guess India will get the permission to go...
- 16 Mar 2016 15:43
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3546
- Views: 939881
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014
Army invites Indian, global players for mobility and weapons upgrade of 1500 armoured vehicles. The Indian army has invited Indian and global players for two major projects to improve the mobility and weapons package of 1500 of its BMP 2 armoured vehicles, reversing an earlier decision to nominate ...
- 16 Mar 2016 15:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1313410
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
2 More tests were to be completed within one year of the last test ie by January 2016 for induction by end of this year. Waiting onlee for the 40 inch chest to be pumped to 56 inches!!!!
- 15 Mar 2016 19:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530403
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Airbus plans global hub in India for Panther copters. Europe’s Airbus Group which is competing for aircraft orders from India’s navy and air force Monday said it will build local assembly lines if these projects come through. The final assembly lines to make Panther helicopters for the Navy and C29...
- 15 Mar 2016 16:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
- Replies: 2129
- Views: 381805
Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion
It is good they will dump their dumb pacifist policy which has only emboldened China. About time they rise from their self-righteous (and foolish) stupor.
- 14 Mar 2016 22:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
- Replies: 3972
- Views: 633208
Re: IAF Rafale News and Discussions - 26 May 2015
Law Ministry redflags liability issues in Rafale deal. The multi-billion dollar deal for purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France has run into legal issues. Despite claims to the contrary by government functionaries, including Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, even the preliminary agreement ...
- 14 Mar 2016 17:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1087513
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
It would be best if the LED bulbs are sold through the PDS outlets. The owners would be happy to sell these if they get a couple of bucks as commission.
- 14 Mar 2016 17:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 1039217
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Defence Ministry all set to equip all infantry units with UAV squad. The defence ministry is set to clear an army proposal to equip all infantry and mechanised battalions with a new squad of mini-unmanned aerial vehicles for deeper insights into the battlefield. While the UAVs will have a limited r...
- 10 Mar 2016 23:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 674340
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
India to launch 25 foreign satellites from 7 countries this year. India will launch 25 foreign satellites belonging to seven countries, with the USA topping the list in 2016 17, Rajya Sabha was informed today. In written response to a question, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in Prime Minister’s ...
- 10 Mar 2016 18:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1530403
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
DIPP grants 12 industrial licences to Reliance Defence. In a boost to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, DIPP has approved 12 industrial licences to Reliance Defence, an arm of Reliance Infrastructure, for manufacturing of a wide range of defence equipment. The licence approval by the Department of In...
- 10 Mar 2016 18:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
- Replies: 2851
- Views: 368759
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2
Shitistanis are getting desperate to curry favor with Saudis in light of the upcoming visit of Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia in April. Like he got during the UAE visit, it will be fun watching the Puki talk show hosts and their 'anal'-ysts show their frustration and butt-burn at the grand welcome Mo...
- 10 Mar 2016 18:15
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
- Replies: 6364
- Views: 1403934
- 09 Mar 2016 18:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3257
- Views: 737325
Re: Indus Water Treaty
India should undo the damage of the congi act of allocating 80% of waters to Pakistan. Nowhere in the world is there a precedent of an upper riparian giving so much water to a lower riparian country when the needs of its own population is 6 times more. The legacy of Nehru living in a fools paradise ...
- 09 Mar 2016 16:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1786484
Re: Internal Security Watch
^^^^ With the appeasing and contrarian view spouting useful idiots growing in number each day, the competition to get noticed for enjoying the perks of being a member of the 'intellectual and chai-biskoot circuit in foreign shores" is very intense. So these turds are desperate and make more and...
- 09 Mar 2016 16:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
- Replies: 2851
- Views: 368759
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2
^^^ Con Party trying to distance itself from revealing damages about Mullah Iyer as they know this guy has been hopelessly turned over by the Pakis.
- 07 Mar 2016 19:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 674340
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
India to launch sixth navigation satellite on Thursday. India is slated to put into orbit its sixth navigation satellite on Thursday evening, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced here on Monday. The 1,425-kg IRNSS-1F - Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-1F - would hurtle...
- 07 Mar 2016 18:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
- Replies: 2851
- Views: 368759
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2
Britain’s first Pakistani-born, Muslim Lord mayor arrested. Britain’s first female Muslim Lord Mayor has been arrested in connection with allegations of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in a public office. Naveeda Ikram, a 42-year-old Pakistani born, assumed her role in 2011 but was ...
- 07 Mar 2016 18:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 703987
- 07 Mar 2016 17:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1313410
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Waiting for news on the Agni V test.
- 05 Mar 2016 03:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 674340
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Budget 2016 gives Major boost to Department of Space. In a boost to the Department of Space (DoS), the Union budget 2016-17 allocated Rs 7509 crore to the department, an increase of around Rs 550 crore as compared to the last budget. Of the Rs 7509 crore budget allocation, Rs 1509 crore has been ea...