tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post3125992170663296294..comments2024-03-23T09:25:42.029-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Coming up: WHAT'S HAPPENING TO THE INDO-RUSSIAN FIFTH GENERATION FIGHTER PROGRAMME? The comprehensive inside story, on BroadswordBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-17699980350224369082010-01-04T15:14:07.969-08:002010-01-04T15:14:07.969-08:00Hi Ajai ji, Just read your article on Business Sta...Hi Ajai ji, Just read your article on Business Standard. Thanks for putting these frayed nerves to rest and HURRAH! to FGFA and Indo-Russian friendship and cooperation. Btw, are there any real pics around or we jingos will have to wait till the first flight? Khair, jab itna intezaar kiya hai to kuch aur din he sahi...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-30791278556122385202010-01-04T13:07:42.889-08:002010-01-04T13:07:42.889-08:00longest i have ever waited for an articlelongest i have ever waited for an articleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-54845489364151614812010-01-04T09:08:22.454-08:002010-01-04T09:08:22.454-08:00OfT post Mr Shukla, latest edition of Force says &...OfT post Mr Shukla, latest edition of Force says "<i>Also under construction at HVF are 124 units of the Indian locally-designed Arjun MBT, which recently underwent comparative trials with the T-72 and T-90S. These desert trials, it is learned, were fairly successful which has pushed the army to raise the initial order to 250 enough for six regiments with a possible product improved order for another 250 as Mark II version.</i><br /><br />Can you confirm this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-53999652819992123362010-01-04T06:12:53.238-08:002010-01-04T06:12:53.238-08:00what happened to ur article.what happened to ur article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-41569098391542487302010-01-04T01:27:17.865-08:002010-01-04T01:27:17.865-08:00"Yup, I figured that... what I'm wonderin..."Yup, I figured that... what I'm wondering is how does China own much of the plane?"<br /><br />According to "rumours", India had asked assurance from Russia that pak-fa would not be sold to China. However, Russia supposedly denied to promise any such thing. Note that this is unsourced info; hence rumour. <br />But if it is true, then it is mystifying to say the least. As we are 50% partner, how can pak-fa be exported to any nation in the future without our consent? Didn't our MOD insist on any such clause or did Russia simply refused?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-11896452592684494052010-01-04T00:14:52.218-08:002010-01-04T00:14:52.218-08:00hi,
The question is, can India build such a plane...hi,<br /><br />The question is, can India build such a plane indigenously on time, even if it spends double the money that we are investing in this?<br /><br />If not then i think this a best bet we can mass produce the aircraft,and also we can get revenue from its sales.<br /><br />it would be too much to think that Russians will give us complete tech just because we have partnered in terms of MoniesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-76667131716756238522010-01-03T20:34:37.258-08:002010-01-03T20:34:37.258-08:00Hi Ajay Ji - You've got really good posts here...Hi Ajay Ji - You've got really good posts here that I was missing so far. Thanks, Tarun.zeppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214223461130271525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-11877540383157949962009-12-31T03:45:18.412-08:002009-12-31T03:45:18.412-08:00"I guess he means Hu Jintao of China..."..."I guess he means Hu Jintao of China..."<br /><br />Yup, I figured that... what I'm wondering is how does China own much of the plane?<br /><br />Still mystified.Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-41228750242624006492009-12-31T03:03:54.892-08:002009-12-31T03:03:54.892-08:00Happy New Year, mate! Thanks for sharing so much i...Happy New Year, mate! Thanks for sharing so much in 2009.Pratik Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045847543302909010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-30084792738507506082009-12-31T01:44:47.263-08:002009-12-31T01:44:47.263-08:00Other than LCH also highlight about the newly laun...Other than LCH also highlight about the newly launched Vidhwansak (Indian multi-caliber anti-materiel rifle) manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirapalli in your blog.openlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549633027137961197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-24312060708948842282009-12-30T23:48:54.311-08:002009-12-30T23:48:54.311-08:00I guess he means Hu Jintao of China...I guess he means Hu Jintao of China...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-48145757020569060692009-12-30T23:31:44.942-08:002009-12-30T23:31:44.942-08:00Anonymous 00:02:
"Hu owns most of the plane....Anonymous 00:02:<br /><br />"Hu owns most of the plane. Putin forgot to tell India."<br /><br />You've lost me on that... what exactly are you saying?Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-44206086705971643792009-12-30T23:29:48.547-08:002009-12-30T23:29:48.547-08:00My postings on Broadsword are, alas, linked with w...My postings on Broadsword are, alas, linked with when the article is published in Business Standard. You will agree, I'm sure that I can't pre-empt publication?<br /><br />Hang in there. Targeting Monday, but I won't promise anything. At the end of the day, I don't own Business Standard... I'm just a contributor.Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-33953809163284555242009-12-30T23:29:04.993-08:002009-12-30T23:29:04.993-08:00lol i think right about now - everyone is eagerly ...lol i think right about now - everyone is eagerly awaiting the article. Although Ajai you may not have the information we all seek- any information at this point would be great. No pressure good sir - In the end we are and always will be thankful for your hard work.<br /><br />Cheers.JZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-779799559866585802009-12-30T21:27:02.422-08:002009-12-30T21:27:02.422-08:00Mr. Ajai Shukla, When will u post the article its ...Mr. Ajai Shukla, When will u post the article its already 4 days. If you want to gauge our interest there are many ways(like conducting a poll on particular article, at least I will respond to the poll) for god sake post the article. <br /><br />With due respecsts<br />VinayVinay Kumar Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800869660089111156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-88517883568033411742009-12-30T20:52:13.820-08:002009-12-30T20:52:13.820-08:00RE Ajai
Regarding Brahmos, India neither got the...RE Ajai<br /><br /><br />Regarding Brahmos, India neither got the seeker or the engine tech which represents 90% of the value of a missile. Brahmos is a very good product but the JV is only a lesson how things "should not" be done. The same take India for a ride has been done in the contract for Shakti engine also.<br /><br /><br />Now the point is for FGFA:-<br /><br />1. What is the projected requirement by IAF. It was rumoured to be 100, which is too less for effective production line. Comparing with Su-30MKIs, the accurate requirement should be around 300 to 500 units<br /><br />2. Whether we have liberty to use our own radar, ew or avionics systems or we will be tied down to Russians.<br /><br />3. Whether we will own the IPRs so we have further develop and modify the aircraft without Russian concurrence.<br /><br />4. Whether we will have the right to indigenise the aircraft "completely". Su-30MKI we are bound to import most of the components including castings, forgings, nuts, bolts, fasteners, raw material<br /><br />5. Whether there is JV to develop associated weapon systems jointly.<br /><br /><br />6. What is the cost and will be also be joint development of engine and radarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-7959412526944573952009-12-30T17:53:29.347-08:002009-12-30T17:53:29.347-08:00sir jee kab publish hoga article..... I'm wait...sir jee kab publish hoga article..... I'm waiting ...!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-75019336463007260002009-12-30T10:32:06.077-08:002009-12-30T10:32:06.077-08:00"Most importantly can we block the sale of th..."Most importantly can we block the sale of the planes/engines to countries like China as our money has gone into its design."<br /><br />Hu owns most of the plane. Putin forgot to tell India.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-3459862073142921852009-12-30T08:37:49.354-08:002009-12-30T08:37:49.354-08:00Are our tax payers going to get a 50% share of the...Are our tax payers going to get a 50% share of the FGFA jets sold to other countries as we have contributed to the R&D development. Most importantly can we block the sale of the planes/engines to countries like China as our money has gone into its design. Hope our MoD didn't compromise our national interests while signing the agreements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-66498453387522011332009-12-29T20:55:20.007-08:002009-12-29T20:55:20.007-08:00@AK
The MCA may not arrive in the same time frame ...@AK<br />The MCA may not arrive in the same time frame (if ever) as the FGFAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-26342502504926212042009-12-29T20:49:07.495-08:002009-12-29T20:49:07.495-08:00Ajai ji,
Could you update on developments on Teja...Ajai ji,<br /><br />Could you update on developments on Tejas & LCH?<br /><br />AnandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-14189372407297386722009-12-29T17:48:36.298-08:002009-12-29T17:48:36.298-08:00Finally !
1) Was India promised RCS below a certa...Finally !<br /><br />1) Was India promised RCS below a certain threshold when it signed the cheque or was it any amount of stealth would do arrangement? As we know stealth is not a distinct barrier.<br /><br />2) Is it directionally stealth e.g. Front and side rcs etc etc or Isotropic stealth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-19073508911459017792009-12-29T16:22:29.153-08:002009-12-29T16:22:29.153-08:00Any new about the LCH? I was supposed to fly by De...Any new about the LCH? I was supposed to fly by Dec 29thDaIndiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-76155659113261926952009-12-29T12:10:50.877-08:002009-12-29T12:10:50.877-08:00FGFA is easily 6 years away from even the prototyp...FGFA is easily 6 years away from even the prototype flying. If we do indeed manage to miraculously overcome the lethargy and have at least one MCA prototype flying, it would be a true achievement. Unfortunately, we seem to be waiting to learn airframe design (specific to the incorporation of LO stealth or RCS reduction). If we do indeed have the LCA Mk2 up and flying by then, the initial apprehensions over the engine's reliability will be sorted out. Not sure if we are already working on the MCA ASRs because the IAF will rewrite those at least twice as well. FGFA might just about prove to be the launching pad for our capabilities to build better airframes (given that we're doing ok in terms of avionics and other sub-systems). <br /><br />What India needs is hope. )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-58472530167223553782009-12-29T10:59:47.972-08:002009-12-29T10:59:47.972-08:00AK, what value does it add there are cars as well ...AK, what value does it add there are cars as well as buses and motorcycles on mumbai roads ?<br /><br />what value does the F-35 add when USAF already has the much better F-22 ?<br /><br />different needs, different solutions right ? same with MCA and FGFA.<br /><br />compare the MTOW of the two for a start, you will understand.<br />FGFA is a heavy fighter with a MTOW of more than 30 tonnes. think of it as a 5 gen su-30mki. with 2 seats and high costs IAF can't afford to have an all FGFA force.<br /><br />MCA will be the medium end, with a MTOW around 20 tonnes. think of it as a 5 gen MRCA.fighterclassnoreply@blogger.com