tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post7573005467350341960..comments2024-03-27T22:21:20.855+05:30Comments on TRISHUL: Indian Navy Poised For Further ExpansionPrasun K. Senguptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-75287164291668959822012-08-18T02:41:31.576+05:302012-08-18T02:41:31.576+05:30To Shankar SenGupta: Yes, it is the CABS-designed ...To Shankar SenGupta: Yes, it is the CABS-designed S-band radar that will be eight-feet long. The EMV-145’s choice was dictated by Embraer’s experience in integrating such radars externally with the aircraft’s barrow-body fuselage. In terms of internal volume, however, Bombardier Aerospace’s wide-bodies Global Express would have been a better choice. In terms of operating altitude, the EMB-145 at 40,000 feet is quite alright for the IAF’s reqmt. <br /><br />To VIKRAM GUHA: Not extensively, since only two EL/M-2083 L-band aerostat-mounted radars were acquired by the IAF. In future, the AESA-based EL/M-2084 MMRs will be aerostat-mounted & R & D work on this is in progress, following which orders will be placed. <br /><br />To PURBAYAN ROY: Both MiG-29Ks & MiG-29UPGs each have three AMLCDs. Even the existing CRT-based display on the MiG-29B-12 can display FLIR imagery. One cannot do two things at the same time, i.e. looking inside the cockpit & maintaining one’s flight profile, especially at night and within a valley. It’s like trying to drive while only gazing at the dashboard ahead instead of looking out through the windscreen. For both the MiG-29UPG & Su-30MKI, HMDs like the TopFlight (on the MiG-29K) or TARGO (on the Tejas Mk1) need to be acquired so that the FLIR imagery from the IRST sensor can be displayed on the pilot’s visor. If I’m not mistaken, the Rafale will be the first IAF combat aircraft to sport a holographic HUD. <br /><br />To JAIN3530: No one in India will procure either the Su-34 or Tu-22M, as there’s no need for them. Su-35BM is a single-seater whose pilot is incapable of undertaking the kind of interleaved flight/mission operations that a Su-30MKI’s two-man crew can undertake. <br /><br />To SK: These plans are all running years behind schedule. <br /><br />To Anon@12.35AM: Of course a paperless environment will go a long way in performance deliverance/improvement, especially for crucial matters like obtaining documentation like passports, re-validated driving licences, land records, medical data, etc. But things can move much more faster if the Govt of India introduces the biometric national identity card (NIC) system. With this one identification card, one can do away with others like voter’s identity card, PAN card, ration card, driver’s licence, etc. Right now there’s a dysfunctional & manipulative system prevailing with multiple identity cards being issued to a single person. The NIC should be a one-stop solution under which the NIC no, the driving licence no & passport no should all be the same. This will greatly facilitate the maintenance of a secure & structured national database on India’s citizenship records.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-37518869511859785532012-08-18T00:35:49.497+05:302012-08-18T00:35:49.497+05:30Hi Prasun,
Your views on the indian NeGP(eGov)whe...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />Your views on the indian NeGP(eGov)where in gov services are to be hosted on the cloud.u think next the whole government will be computerized and paperless day-to day functioning happen or as usual gov punes oppose it? How gud is the initiative since it will leadn to future where 'file missing' scenaios will not happen and every documentation traced. How will this realistically change governance in india?<br /><br />Also wat do u make of CAG's allegations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-18753988037326068632012-08-17T21:32:59.116+05:302012-08-17T21:32:59.116+05:30http://idrw.org/?p=13384
Someone, somewhere in...http://idrw.org/?p=13384<br /> <br /> Someone, somewhere in MOD or DRDO has accidentally started using their brains. Hope the Govt implements this idea in time.SKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-49919551806034080172012-08-17T20:57:47.787+05:302012-08-17T20:57:47.787+05:30Sir in future did u think india will buy su 34 &a...Sir in future did u think india will buy su 34 & did india have tu 22m & sir what is the difference between su 30 mki & su 35 bm & which is best fighter among this??Jain3530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-13892004468885568552012-08-17T18:54:24.189+05:302012-08-17T18:54:24.189+05:30Hi Prasun , Existing MiG-29 in IAF doesnt possess ...Hi Prasun , Existing MiG-29 in IAF doesnt possess AMLCD. They only have a monochromatic TFT which serves as a radar scope. All radar contacts are displayed by means of dots & other symbols. It has a low resolution & cannot display IRST or FLIR imagery. This may have been the reason of the recent crash of Mig-29. The Sukhois have AMLCDs and here such imagery can be displayed. Why is it so difficult to only look at AMLCD and fly without having a look at the HUD or the airspace.<br />FLIR imagery from MiG-29 IRST , Su-30 IRST can be projected in NVG in a 1:1 ratio along with pilot's view. Then such crashes can be avoided & the planes can fly in visibiliy conditions .<br />Will upgraded Su-30 & MiG-29 UPG have holographic HUD ? Will they have new IRST or the existing ones . How does OLS-30's terrain imagery fare with that of Skyward IRST or Litening 3 FLIR imagery .<br /><br />Very many thanx for replying & looking firward to new threads .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806218239169938584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-6780247874467334742012-08-17T16:20:27.262+05:302012-08-17T16:20:27.262+05:30Hi Prasun da ,
I understand India is using extens...Hi Prasun da ,<br /><br />I understand India is using extensively the tethered aerostats with Elta radars for gap fillers. There was also a command and control /communications (datalink) program that was considered part of this issue, and on top of all, the organization of the interceptor fighter units in existing/new bases. Any update on this .<br /><br />Regards,<br />VikramVikram Guhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-68278761043354446022012-08-17T16:12:55.640+05:302012-08-17T16:12:55.640+05:30Prasun,
Is the Embraer EMB 145 that has been hand...Prasun,<br /><br />Is the Embraer EMB 145 that has been handed over to India recently using an AESA designed by Centre for Air Borne Systems ? Why didn't India choose more potent AESA radars that are available worldwide ? Also how does the Embraer EMB 145 compare with other aircrafts in it's class? IAF is already saying that the payload that it can carry & the altitude that it can reach are both LIMITED .<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Shankar Shankar SenGuptanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-9380875217645121322012-08-17T04:21:46.427+05:302012-08-17T04:21:46.427+05:30To ABHINAV S: This was bound to happen sooner or l...To ABHINAV S: This was bound to happen sooner or later, since there’s no such thing as minimum credible deterrence. Such concepts only exists in the minds of WMD-illiterate politicians. And what’s making things far more worse is the total lack of any explanation by the Govt of India about the aims & objectives of the much-touted DRDO-led BMD technology demonstration project. <br /><br />To Anon@10.08PM: PGMs like Kh-59ME & Popeye need not be used in poor weather conditions or poor visibility conditions, since they’re never meant to be used for striking at time-urgent targets. Instead, only static land-based targets are meant to be engaged by such PGMs. Any PGM which is laser-guided or too cannot strike in bad-weather conditions. The same goes for GPS-guided PGMs. No of Popeyes procured stays the same. IAF will never have the kind of budgets necessary for arming each of its combat aircraft with PGMs. Follow-on contracts for the Rafale can be signed anytime for as long as the Rafale production stays open for the next 20 years. <br /><br />To AK: On the T-90AM/MS it is not AMAP armour, but just conventional add-on armour plates & ERA tiles. If AMAP-type armour plates are to be installed on this MBT, then the overall weight will increase so much that the existing 1,150hp engine will have to be uprated to 1,300hp, which has not been done. For Russia’s future MBT, 1,800hp engine will be used, meaning the Russians unlike the CVRDE are not under any illusions about the future advent of 50-tonne MBTs. This means that even after incorporating active protection systems, the FMBT will weigh almost 70 tonnes, for which the 1,800hp powerpack is an absolute necessity. Therefore, in my personal view, the CVRDE will be well-advised to stop turning itself into a laughing stock by claiming on one hand that India’s FMBT will weigh between 45-50 tonnes & on the other that such an FMBT will be powered by a 1,800hp powerpack. The CVRDE should instead say that either its FMBT will weigh close to 70 tonnes & be equipped with a 1,800hp powerpack, or that the FMBT will weigh only 50 tonnes & have a 1,500hp powerpack. Secondly, the CVRDE should focus on developing smoothbore cannons of either 135mm or 140mm barrel diameter. Thirdly, it ought to devise indigenous solutions for coming up with modular AMAP armour fittings for existing Arjun Mk1s & Mk1As & get rid of the ERA tiles option. Fourthly, competitive evaluations of Saab’s LEDS-150 & RAFAEL/IAI’s Trophy APS offers should be conducted ASAP. Inside Indian territory, there’s a need for permanent MLC-70-standard roadways since the heavy MBTs like Arjun will make frequent use of them in peacetime for various exercises. They therefore cannot be temporary MES-constructed assault/combat bridging structures. There will never be any deep armoured thrusts by the IA in any future wars involving India, simply because of the nuclear weapons factor. Instead, thrusts will made only as far as 30km inside enemy territory & for this, assault bridges will be constructed only over canals, & not wide rivers.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-45911375729774413432012-08-17T04:21:18.036+05:302012-08-17T04:21:18.036+05:30To RAD: Why should the Jaguar IS require a MMR wit...To RAD: Why should the Jaguar IS require a MMR with AAM mode when it will always be escorted by air superiority combat aircraft? All it requires is a radar with SAR mode & GMTI mode. The AIM-132 ASRAAM was selected for the Jaguar IS as far back as 2007, but orders have yet to be placed. <br /><br />To RAMESH D: VMT, but they’re not neo-Nazis, but neo-fascists who mainly target Africans & Central Asians & Georgians and that too mostly in the suburban ghettos.<br /><br />To KSINGH: Export prospects will increase for Developed-in-India military hardware only if the Indian armed forces first order them in bilk, & secondly, if they’re benchmarked against their international counterparts. For instance, HAL should first get the Dhruv ALH certified by Europe’s EASA airworthiness authority or the US FAA & only then can a meaningful export-oriented marketing campaign get underway. But despite promises since July 2005 to obtain such certification, we have yet to see any result in this area. Beats me as to why. The only production capacity addition for fixed-wing aircraft will be for the Rafale & FGFA, because of the terms & conditions of the contract, which stipulate high-tech shopfloor & lab-level security through the compulsory installation of CCTV cameras to monitor all industrial activities not only at such HAL-owned facilities, but also within the facilities of ALL SMEs affiliated with HAL through the Rafale & FGFA ToT programmes. There won’t be any increases in the rate of production of the Su-30MKIs from HAL. But deliveries are being expedited through the supply of 40 + 42 Su-30MKIs from IRKUT Corp in semi-knocked-down condition. As for total number of Dhruv ALHs to be delivered, it all depends now on whether the IA can convince the MoD on the need for acquiring Rudra helicopter-gunships in large numbers (at least 120). Given the present financial constraints, orders for the last batch of 22 Hawk Mk132s may get delayed. <br /><br />To Anon@12.14PM: The SM-39 Exocet of the Agosta 90B SSK is not a long-range ASCM, but the C-802A for the projected six Qing-class SSKs is. In shallow waters, even with low-frequency active/passive hull-mounted/towed-array sonars, a submerged threat cannot be detected for more than 10nm. Only with ultra-low frequency sonars can submerged threats be detected out to 25nm. Therefore, procuring long-range anti-submarine rockets doesn’t make much sense. <br /><br />To PURBAYAN ROY: If the IRST or FLIR pod imagery is displayed on a holographic HUD, then the situational awareness is excellent. But on the MiG-29B, MiG-29UPG & Su-30MKI, for bizarre reasons, the IAF did not select such HUDs, but only wide-angle HUDs, which are unable to display FLIR imagery. Therefore, the pilots of such aircraft have no choice but to look up the imagery in their head-down AMLCDs, which greatly affects their situational awareness since they constantly have to look outside & then inside the cockpit. This causes disorientation & that’s what happened with the last MiG-29B that went down in Uttarakhand. Therefore, in the absence of holographic HUDs, the only other tool available for visible night-time navigation is the NVG. The performance of MiG-29UPG’s IRST won’t exceed that of the EF-2000’s Pirate. As of now there are no plans for usage of IRSTs by An-32Bs.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-42550152024247799582012-08-16T18:50:28.806+05:302012-08-16T18:50:28.806+05:30Hi Prasun , Have the Ruskies incorporated their in...Hi Prasun , Have the Ruskies incorporated their indigenously developed AMAP armour on T-90AM ? If it is currently fitted then why are the side skirts so thin & not like that of Leopard 2A4M? Are the upper and lower glacis also fitted with this composite armour or only ERA blocks. What is the extent of coverage of the AMAP armour ?<br /><br />The main impediment to the IA's deployment of large no of Arjun tanks, uparmouring of T-72 to TANK-EX is their heavy weight which doesnt permit them to use the bridges in Rajasthan, Punjab . Why cant IA MES lay their own bridge across the various obstacles,rivers for these tanks. The IA 's engineers department has various bridge laying hardware other than those for alying and clearing minefields, fortifications. During wartime they would be called for laying bridges over rivers deep inside enemy terrain in case of deep thrust within enemy territory. So, they can easily buid such RLC-70 bridges for these tanks .AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-32541808806547478682012-08-15T22:08:55.250+05:302012-08-15T22:08:55.250+05:30Sir , 1..IAF has Kh-59ME and Popeye. Kh-59ME has T...Sir , 1..IAF has Kh-59ME and Popeye. Kh-59ME has TV seekers which means they cant be used in poor weather , poor visibilty conditions , and if smoke , fog and other obscurants are present over the target area? In this regard upto what extent I am right ?<br /><br />3.I am not exactly talking about cruise missiles like Tauras , Storm Shadow. I have been talking about smart standoff bombs such as AASM ,JSOW .When PAF can license produce Denel Raptor with IIR seekers and spawn a no of variants from it why are we still sticking to iron bombs and non-standoff weapons?<br /><br />4.What is needed is a 55, 60+km and 120km type PGM with mmw or IIR seeker coupled with inertial nav.How can IAF stand still when PAF have been procuring such weapons in massive nos.<br /><br />5. And PAF possess enough nos suc that all strikes on haevily protected areas will be made with them from a standoff range to avoid SAMs thus preventing attrition . IAF still resorts to simple iron bombs launched just above the target . Even LGB ahve to be launched from close to the target both within the engagement zones of point defense sams. THIS MEANS HUGE ATTRITION.<br /><br />6. DOES IAF STILL POSSESS ONLY 100 POPEYES OR THE NO HAS INCREASED. Can you give an approx no .<br /><br />7. WHEN WILL IAF PROCURE SUCH STANDOFF WEAPONS LIKE RAPTOR... TO PROCURE EACH AND EVERY OF ITS STRIKE AIRCRAFTS.DRDO MUST COME UP WITH SUCH A WEAPON.<br /><br />8. Now, as u are in MAKS 2012, where u will get to meet IAF COS, can you ask him the following -<br />1. When will the follow0on contract of 63 Rafales be signed. Apart from Rafales how will the IAF fill the nos gap created by phasing out of entire MiG-21 and MiG-27? <br /><br />2. How many more Sukhoi-30 are to be ordered? How many Tejas mk2 are to be ordered?<br /><br />3. When will IAF'S CMD and TMD be deployed? What LRSAM,MRSAM,SPAAG are to be procured to implement phase 2 of IACCCS? <br /><br />4.When will level 4 MRO for Su-30mki come up ? When will IAF procure weapons procedure , tactical stimulator for its Su-30 & MiG-29upg fleet ?<br /><br />5.When will substantial quantites of standoff PGM , modern anti-radiation missiles, new Russian WVRAAM and BVRAAM will be procured?<br /><br />Pls tell him about the various acute problems faced by IAF and the various defiencies in its war-waging capabilties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-25252844216832977532012-08-15T18:00:02.004+05:302012-08-15T18:00:02.004+05:30Hi Prasun,
Did you take a look at this recent rep...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />Did you take a look at this recent report from the US that reflects how Pakistan is increasing it's nuclear stockpile to counter India ? This is all due to China.<br /><br />http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_pak-swelling-nuclear-arsenal-to-counter-india-says-us-report_1725981Abhinav Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-60547475497790652272012-08-15T16:51:13.757+05:302012-08-15T16:51:13.757+05:30"see the slide below & observe how Japan ..."see the slide below & observe how Japan portrays the state of Jammu & Kashmir". Are you referring to this image on your site -<br />http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rbGcQS1conw/UCH9Lem_YRI/AAAAAAAAByE/Oilf3PRGhkY/s320/SS-3+Amphibian's+poster.jpg .<br /><br />I have yet to find a nation that depicts Aksai chin as part of India or even disputed. But at least POK should always be shown as disputed or is this the reality we now have to live with - "the legacy cost of India's great leadership".<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-20985893024678029182012-08-15T13:05:39.810+05:302012-08-15T13:05:39.810+05:30Hi Prasun , if all IRST can show imagery of surrou...Hi Prasun , if all IRST can show imagery of surrounding terrain as well , then why did the MiG-29 pilot had crashed into a mountain range into Himalayas (CFT) ? Then Su-30 mki as well as MiG-29 can fly above any sort of terrain , harsh undulating terrain in zero visibilty conditions & at night by seeing the terrain imagery from IRST . Then they even dont need gen 3 NVGs. Also they wont need any LANTIRN type pods. How can existing IRST in Su-30mki,MiG-29 be used for obtaining high-res terrain imagery like Pirate, Skyward IRST when the former have been designed using 80's tech. <br /><br />Can OLS-30 in Sukhoi obtain terrain imagery of quality as Skyward(in 3rd pic in OSF And Skyward IRST Sensors posted in Monday, May 30, 2011 ) ?<br /><br />Will MiG-29 UPG have a new more capable IRST as Pirate?<br /><br />All of the upgraded AN-32B will have NVG compatible avionics/instrumentation ..But wont they have any chin mounted low cost IRST or FLIR or an optronic turret for navigation under poor visibilty conditions & at night . Most of the ALGs have weather induced bad visibity conditions. The same is true for North East .So, when will IAF install such sensors in its AN-32UPG fleet . ? Pls ans.<br /><br />And looking forward to new posts and good news regarding Airforce from MAKS 2012.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806218239169938584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-15428003354673310432012-08-15T12:14:34.075+05:302012-08-15T12:14:34.075+05:30Hi Prashun,
For ASW, Indian ships are completely ...Hi Prashun,<br /><br />For ASW, Indian ships are completely dependent on asw helicopters which can cause issues in bad weather conditions apart from longer response time (facing a agosta with a long range AShM). The anti-sub rockets (RBU family) seems to be of very limited range (less than 6 KMs). Why isn't India buying longer range anti-sub missiles like 91 RE/RE2 (ranges of 40-50 km). Is it because the detection range in shallow water conditions are very limited?<br /><br />Thanks a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-243494778649016892012-08-14T19:21:26.360+05:302012-08-14T19:21:26.360+05:30Prasun,
Is HAL/GOI/MEA making any preperations ...Prasun, <br /><br /><br />Is HAL/GOI/MEA making any preperations for an agressive export marketing campaign for defence products like Bhramos,ALH,LCH,Arjun,LCA etc? As it strikes me that many indigenous products are incredibly hi-tech and the best "bang for your buck" out there considering that it is like getting a Western product for third world/Soviet prices and not that shitty Chinese knock-off rubbish. <br /><br /><br />Is there an awareness among the GoI or the OEMs like HAL for incresing exports? ANd if we are told that projects like Arjun/LCA need larger numbers to make them profitable and cheaper because of economies of scale surely exports would significantly help in this regard.<br /><br /><br /><br />And in a somwhat related note- is HAL undertaking projects to expand productive capcity for the production of fixed wing and roatry wing products like ALH,LCH,LCA,MKI? As the ALH seems to be being produced too slowly as does the MKI, is there a move to increae the numbers of all these being made each year?? <br /><br /><br />Also of the 159 order of ALHs currently being delivered will there be a follow-on order and what size will it be and when will deliveres of this order begin? And what will be the eventual number of ALHs in Indian service be at the end of all deliveries??<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When do you expect the order forn the addtional 22 BAE Hakws for the IAF's Surya Kiran be placed and do you expect this order to be made in India by HAL or in UK as has been speculated by UK media to save jobs there and speed up the delivery as there will be simultaneous production. KSinghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444352821830315880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-6482624382659753822012-08-14T02:21:48.249+05:302012-08-14T02:21:48.249+05:30http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120213/171286237....http://en.rian.ru/mlitary_news/20120213/171286237.html<br />Mr. Ra 13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-58356899406344734512012-08-13T21:43:40.087+05:302012-08-13T21:43:40.087+05:30http://idrw.org/?p=13337
Prasun can you throw mor...http://idrw.org/?p=13337<br /><br />Prasun can you throw more light in the Middle East and Indian involvement. In past you said how UAE Airforce closely operates with PAK and navy operated with Indian Navy.<br />What are Saudi Arabia, Qatar,Jordan etc stance now with India and in retrospective with Pakistan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-81046903144405547002012-08-13T18:21:56.053+05:302012-08-13T18:21:56.053+05:30Thanx for the simplest but best reply.Thanx for the simplest but best reply.Mr. Ra 13noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-9382011009836964872012-08-13T12:42:32.321+05:302012-08-13T12:42:32.321+05:30Hi Prasun,
Be careful in Russia . I hear Neo Nazi...Hi Prasun,<br /><br />Be careful in Russia . I hear Neo Nazis openly roam the street and target anyone who is not White.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Ramesh .DRamesh Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-53427814060645386432012-08-13T12:02:14.642+05:302012-08-13T12:02:14.642+05:30hi prasun
Pico sar does not seem to have an a aam...hi prasun<br /><br />Pico sar does not seem to have an a aam mode , more suited for UAV ground work and the range is small ie 20 km usefull?. Has the asraam been selected for the jaguar?. Please post a lot of pics from zhukovsky<br />radnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-36404264483603621282012-08-13T10:26:30.816+05:302012-08-13T10:26:30.816+05:30prasun sir i m anon 1.20pm &2.38 pm & 2.53...prasun sir i m anon 1.20pm &2.38 pm & 2.53pm 13 aug sir i ask u several questions so request u to give answer of it........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-460270228861839912012-08-13T09:45:48.993+05:302012-08-13T09:45:48.993+05:30To ARCH ANGEL: Will answer them later in the week,...To ARCH ANGEL: Will answer them later in the week, as I’m off to attend the MAKS-2012 expo in Zhukovsky, Russia. <br /><br />To Mr.RA 13: It is a very simple formula to be adopted: upgrade the existing roads & highways in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab & Jammu & Kashmir (i.e. enhance the interior lines of communication) with the help of additional funds provided by the Union Ministry of Surface Transport through NHAI over the next four years, make supplementary allocations for the annual railway budgets for the next four years for some rail lines to be extended up 50km near the border, & seek land from the state govts on a 99-year lease for the Army to set up at least seven new cantonments (like the one at Jaisalmer) where all the hardware reqd by the eight Integrated (division-sized) Battle Groups can be stationed along with pre-positioned combat hardware assets (like the US has done in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar & UAE). If such a method were to be adopted with immediate effect, then you will see the Army HQ change its present stance vis-à-vis the Arjun MBT/BLT Arjun overnight, & bulk orders will start flowing in for not only the Arjun Mk1A MBT (at least 800) & BLT Arjun (at least 150), but also for TANK EX (at least 1,000) & its related BLT-72 (at least 250). The ONLY PROBLEM is the present stance of the Govt of India: the fact that it has SINCE 2004 NOT authorised the upgradation of border transportation infrastructure only proves the fact that it is TOTALLY AGAINST the implementation of the Army’s Pro-Active Strategy (Cold Start doctrine) & it does not have the stomach for even initiating limited high-intensity conventional war against Pakistan in the years to come. This is how sad the state of affairs are. <br />Will try to obtain more updates at MAKS 2012 from the visiting IAF Chief (who is now in Russia to attend the expo) about future IAF force modernisation plans. <br /><br />To SVK: Anti-Materiel Rifles, lightweight 40mm handheld AGLs, lightweight LAWs like the C-90 (procured from Spain’s Instalaza during the conflict), hand-held thermal imagers (HHTI) would all have made a critical difference. Carl Gustavs are far too heavy & C-90-type LAWs came in much more handy when they were first used at high altitudes. Usage of HHTIs would have allowed Indian infantry to accurately gauge the firing positions/lines of fire of the enemy from safer distances, thereby avoiding casualties from hostile direct-fire weapons as well as mortars.Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-3661714871089610982012-08-13T09:37:43.907+05:302012-08-13T09:37:43.907+05:30To RAD@10.42AM: Far better than the EL/M-2032 will...To RAD@10.42AM: Far better than the EL/M-2032 will be the PICO-SAR miniaturised AESA radar, for it is small more smaller & compact, & being an AESA-MMR, it has a high MTBF, thereby reducing support costs. <br /><br />To PURBAYAN ROY: All IRSTs can show imagery of surrounding terrain as well. <br /><br />To Anon@1.40PM: SL-AMRAAM-ER max range is above 35km. It is an E-SHORADS, like the IRIS-SLS. Why should any SHORADS or E-SHORADS possess agility? After all, such missiles are used for engaging aircraft flying at low-level, where it is impossible to engage in high-g manoeuvres. Only at mediyum-altitudes can an aircraft safely undertake agile evasive manoeuvres. Vityaz too is an E-SHORADS & because of this it poses a serious competition to the Akash Mk1/2 & is therefore unlikely to be procured. That’s why even the SL-AMRAAM-ER & IRIS-SLS, even though they’re very good, are likely to be ignored. <br /><br />To Anon@5.34PM: Relifing can be done only in those facilities that are authorised/certified & equipped by the Design Bureau to carry out such activities. Such facilities are absent within India. <br /><br />To AK: The AMAP package is already available on the T-90AM/MS. There’s no Mk2 version of this MBT. Just take a close look at the T-90S MBTs of the Indian Army & you’ll see that they are devoid of laser warning systems, IR jammers, air-conditioners, influence mine jammers & APUs. In addition, tracxk-width mine ploughs increase the T-90S’ weight to close to 50 tonnes. If you add all this to the T-90AM/MS, it means that this MBT will require a 1,400hp engine in order to maintain an appreciable power-to-weight ratio, ground pressure & top cruise speed of 70kph. But, such an engine is not available from Russia so far. Therefore, in the final analysis, even a T-90AM/MS will not offer any greater value. The best option, therefore, is to go for TANK EX powered by a 1,200hp engine (which is available from Russia & Sebia). The main problems associated with the T-72 & T-90S are their ammunition stowage arrangements, & virtually no space in the turret for vectronics enhancements. All this can be easily overcome by replacing their existing turrets with that of the Arjun Mk1, & instead of AMAP or ERA tiles, equip them with APS (LEDS-150 or Trophy).Prasun K. Senguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625525921341864605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3545138702780178046.post-64922922398616734572012-08-13T02:11:00.835+05:302012-08-13T02:11:00.835+05:30German U series submarine uses a water ram expulsi...German U series submarine uses a water ram expulsion system for launching torpedoes. Does the Indian Scorpene's have any similar advanced systems ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com