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by ashthor
22 Oct 2017 15:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
Replies: 1620
Views: 453722

Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/crudes-last-hurrah-why-60-a-barrel-is-just-a-dream-2417075.html We believe that USD 60 a barrel in WTI is just a dream because of two reasons. U.S. shale will increase supply Electric vehicles will reduce demand As the world’s largest auto market, Ch...
by ashthor
22 Oct 2017 15:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1346606

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

The second image says 6450 rockets delivered. There was a discussion many pages back where it was said the
production is too slow?
by ashthor
10 Oct 2017 16:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Replies: 3500
Views: 1012251

Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017

For the pound of flesh lets buy more of C130s and P8Is instead of SE.
by ashthor
09 Oct 2017 12:20
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1231400

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

They should come up with a clause for every fighter inducted export 3.
by ashthor
05 Oct 2017 16:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Replies: 3500
Views: 1012251

Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017

Antonov An-124 Ruslan and India's LightCombatAircraft Tejas

https://t.co/o4g2Yrys71
by ashthor
05 Oct 2017 15:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1346606

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

A few images from Maj Gen Gagandeep Bakshi facebook page on his visit to Bharat Forge at Pune
where the 155mm guns are made.

https://www.facebook.com/majgengagandee ... 0927156372
by ashthor
04 Oct 2017 20:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
Replies: 1620
Views: 453722

Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion

A question to all the gurus. With the arrival of electric cars and even people are talking of planes.
Almost all the car manufactures are talking about moving over to the batteries.

Where do we see the this industry say 10-15 years from now?
by ashthor
10 Sep 2017 09:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017
Replies: 3500
Views: 1012251

Re: LCA: News & Discussions: 15 August 2017

http://idrw.org/hal-orderbook-of-rs-41000-crore-very-low-for-aeronautical-industry/#more-147290 Quote from the above link. 45 Squadron has five aircraft and by the end of this year it will have 11. HAL is investing Rs 1,200 crore to enhance capacity of LCA production from eight per year to 16.” “In ...
by ashthor
31 Aug 2017 17:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 338
Views: 114274

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

Government Sacks High Ranking Ordnance Factories Service Officers For ‘Unsatisfactory Performance’ https://swarajyamag.com/insta/government-sacks-high-ranking-ordinance-factory-board-officers-for-unsatisfactory-performance The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has sacked 13 high ...
by ashthor
30 Aug 2017 17:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: General Indian Military News & Discussion
Replies: 291
Views: 143632

Re: General Indian Military News & Discussion

Cross posting Modi Government Approves First Phase Of Reforms In Army http://www.republicworld.com/s/6016/def ... ndian-army In consultation with the Army, the Arun Jaitley-led ministry has decided to act on the recommendations of the Shekatkar Committee which was mandated to suggest measures for 'e...
by ashthor
30 Aug 2017 16:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1304009

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

Modi Government Approves First Phase Of Reforms In Army http://www.republicworld.com/s/6016/defence-ministry-announces-major-reform-in-indian-army In consultation with the Army, the Arun Jaitley-led ministry has decided to act on the recommendations of the Shekatkar Committee which was mandated to s...
by ashthor
28 Aug 2017 17:38
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1904607

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

West Bengal: Missile wreckage found by fishermen from the sea near East Midnapur's Digha, investigation underway.
There are some pics in the feed.

https://twitter.com/ANI/status/902079199879479297
by ashthor
26 Aug 2017 19:23
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1904607

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

It could be a sonic boom by an aircraft.
by ashthor
23 Aug 2017 14:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?
Replies: 1451
Views: 351806

Re: Latest Chinese boast: should we shiver or die laughing?

Imagine the kind of chaos that will happen when the Indian troops enter parts of occupied Tibet.
by ashthor
23 Aug 2017 14:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1838088

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

All 10 C17s at Hindon after Yemen Evacuation. A unique click!

Image
https://twitter.com/CestMoiz/status/600 ... 40/photo/1
by ashthor
22 Aug 2017 22:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1463099

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/navy-issues-request-for-information-for-procurement-of-234-helicopters/articleshow/60179615.cms RFI for 234 choppers by the Navy. The Indian Navy today issued global request for information (RFI) for procurement of 111 utility and 123 multi-role helicopters ...
by ashthor
22 Aug 2017 12:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 233909

Re: Solar energy in India

I am planning to get it done...Contacted tata and sukam guys who said their sales guys will get in touch. 3-4 months no news of them. Now i am talking to a local guy who says it will cost 70-80k per kw...this includes the govt subsides. Looking to install 4kw which he says will run 2 a/c along with...
by ashthor
21 Aug 2017 13:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2274519

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

The paki front is quite...while the han is creating disturbances...guess after the han quietens down
the paki front will wake up...some ping pong going on.
by ashthor
18 Aug 2017 16:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 233909

Re: Solar energy in India

I am planning to get it done...Contacted tata and sukam guys who said their sales guys will get in touch. 3-4 months no news of them. Now i am talking to a local guy who says it will cost 70-80k per kw...this includes the govt subsides. Looking to install 4kw which he says will run 2 a/c along with ...
by ashthor
22 Jul 2017 14:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1304009

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

The current CAG was the defence sec for the period of July 2011 to May 2013.

As per wiki
Mr. Sharma served as Defence Secretary, Government of India, from July 2011 to May 2013.
Prior to this, he was a Joint Secretary and the Director General (Acquisitions) in the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
by ashthor
21 Jul 2017 15:13
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1346606

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

http://www.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/desi-howitzer-fails-last-phase-of-tests/articleshow/59694586.cms NAGPUR: The indigenously built Dhanush - the 155mm artillery guns developed on the lines of the famed Bofors howitzers - has failed yet again after reaching the last phase of tests. ...
by ashthor
04 Jul 2017 14:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion
Replies: 1620
Views: 453722

Re: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion

One more strategic crude oil storage site is supposed to come up in Odisha.
by ashthor
04 Jul 2017 13:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 242088

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

Is GST exempt for Churches and Mosques but is applicable to temples that exceed 20L in donations? Not true https://twitter.com/FinMinIndia https://twitter.com/FinMinIndia/status/881894212286922753 https://twitter.com/FinMinIndia/status/881894366482022400 https://twitter.com/FinMinIndia/status/88189...
by ashthor
28 Jun 2017 10:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1236536

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

standforindia.com/indian-army-pushed-chinese-army-back/
Indian Army pushed Chinese Army back & blocked 6 Chinese Spy spots, also captured 3 km of Chinese land too !!
by ashthor
27 Jun 2017 16:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1236536

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Did we do a chinese checker on the chinese... :eek:
by ashthor
27 Jun 2017 13:10
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1809995

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

China confirms Nathu La pass closed because of border stand-off with India

indiatoday.intoday.in/story/china-nathu-la-pass-border-stand-off-india-mansarovar-yatra/1/988081.html
by ashthor
22 Feb 2017 12:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1176769

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Philip saar Tejas and is a magnificent replacement to the MIG-21 and with this govt. i am sure it will be sold in thousands.
by ashthor
15 Feb 2017 16:28
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1231400

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

Cross-posting REVEALED: The Indian LCA Navy’s Big Fight Back Two GE F414 engines — one for the AF prototype and one for the LCA Navy — arrived earlier this month, the first batch of eight engines contracted from GE for the Mk.2 programme. For starters, the team plans to move the wings outboard by ab...
by ashthor
15 Feb 2017 15:04
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1231400

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

Delhi Defence Review ‏@delhidefence 3h3 hours ago 25 percent increase in internal fuel volume for the LCA Navy Mk-2 is also a design goal. Delhi Defence Review ‏@delhidefence 3h3 hours ago Cmd Balaji says 1 metre length extension for Mk-2 likely. MTOW target is in the 16-16.5 ton range. Delhi Defenc...
by ashthor
15 Feb 2017 14:33
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter
Replies: 5424
Views: 1231400

Re: 'Make in India' Single engined fighter

Delhi Defence Review ‏@delhidefence 2h2 hours ago

LCA Navy Mk-2 detailed design will be completed in 18-20 months when plate cutting will begin. Raw material has already been ordered.
by ashthor
26 Jan 2017 16:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: REPUBLIC DAY 2017
Replies: 236
Views: 59881

Re: REPUBLIC DAY 2017

Happy Republic Day to all
by ashthor
01 Jan 2017 12:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy New Year!!! 2017
Replies: 12
Views: 3369

Re: Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a Happy and peaceful 2017
by ashthor
07 Oct 2016 21:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 715132

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

There was a tv program on undytv walk the talk with the guys at ADA. Quite a few info on
LCA and AMCA. If anyone can find the link and post it.
by ashthor
05 Oct 2016 14:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 496519

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Maybe the Indian government is waiting till all the paki sleeper cells in the media, movie ind, and others to expose themselves
and get hammered before releasing the video so that once after its shown they have no were to run.
by ashthor
05 Oct 2016 14:37
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Replies: 4456
Views: 1041063

Re: Indian Air Force News and Discussion - 21 Sept 2015

Looks like Rafale will be made in india with the chotta bhai's JV.
This looks like a case of looking london going tokyo.
by ashthor
29 Sep 2016 14:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 496519

Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes

Now something must be also done to the sold media.
by ashthor
15 Aug 2016 09:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Independence Day!
Replies: 66
Views: 16463

Re: Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day

Jai Hind!
by ashthor
22 Jun 2016 20:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 100% FDI in defence - what are we likely to see?
Replies: 75
Views: 12818

Re: 100% FDI in defence - what are we likely to see?

The 2 engine aircraft Make in India could be Rafale.