tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post7328464925456131366..comments2024-03-14T06:10:14.591-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: The DRDO revolution: A new engagement with the militaryBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-65562143387986211162008-06-08T11:19:00.000-07:002008-06-08T11:19:00.000-07:00Mr. Shukla, I disagree with your view that a commu...Mr. Shukla, I disagree with your view that a communication gap led to the Akash being configured for a BMP instead of a T-72. This, in my view, is a "thinly veiled" attempt to absolve the Army of the "blunder" of 11th hour changes.<BR/><BR/>It is impossible that since 1986, not once did the Army even inquire or know (from ANY source) that the Akash was being configured for a BMP. The Akash has been trialed before the Army representatives since the mid ninties till December last on a BMP-1 IFV chassis.<BR/><BR/>If the implication made by you is that the Army "shied" from communicating this to DRDO so as to let the main work get complete, then it too is not a plausible argument, as the Army had over 2 decades to communicate this to DRDO.<BR/><BR/>Hence, in the Akash issue the Army is solely responsible for the delay. Unfortunately, the Army gets blame neither from a "liberal" media nor from the defence ministry. Their opinion is that the onus of finding out what the Army wanted rests with DRDO;; however, they are unwilling to acknowledge that the Army, which was observing the Akash's development for 23 years and which suddenly "changed it's mind" to a T-72, is not at fault.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Abhimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725190272782358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-85409048434875854882008-06-02T04:34:00.000-07:002008-06-02T04:34:00.000-07:00Yes exactly, it is ANKUR who's that silly guy. Unf...Yes exactly, it is ANKUR who's that silly guy. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately he removed his comments and even begged ajai to remove that entire topic because he was so embarrased; and didn't want anyone to read it. Ajai threw some mercy his way and had it removed.<BR/><BR/>In fact his grandmother told me that he almost commited suicide for making an utter fool of himself!!<BR/><BR/>He's an 'empty vessel' that makes the most noise. thats why no matter how horrible ajai's article is, he's be the first to praise.<BR/><BR/>-silly-ankurAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-46855548985820903502008-06-01T07:58:00.000-07:002008-06-01T07:58:00.000-07:00isn't ankur that silly guy who got conned by a sma...isn't ankur that silly guy who got conned by a smart chap who disguised as ajai?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-68051974398618198182008-06-01T05:42:00.000-07:002008-06-01T05:42:00.000-07:00The Artillerry has chosen Arjun Chasis for (BHIM) ...The Artillerry has chosen Arjun Chasis for (BHIM) 155 tracked gun. It went like a piece of cake - no issue of mobility, reliability etc. Why not use Arjun Chasis as standard chasis even for mounting rajendra and other radars. weight is no problem as Arjun turret is 18 ton class. Space is no issue as it can comfortably accomodate all that reqd for Radar and Akash miissile. Common platform - powerful, latest technology and all upgrades on Chasis will directly benefit. + with increased numbers cost benefit also will be there. It is surprising that DRDL+army looked for a chasis outside outside when they had the solution on hand within DRDO. Now see one is groppled with wrong decision of underpowered chasis - started with BMP to T72 and may be T90 and .... The chasis is afterall a mobile carrier. for want (poor choice)of a good chasis, the "good missile" is facing the acceptance problem. Somewhere the failed to "thinkthrough" the process. Hope they learn from their mistakes and don't repeat in future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-27061933281910700052008-06-01T02:03:00.000-07:002008-06-01T02:03:00.000-07:00Hi Subbu,Thanks for that input. I was briefed by a...Hi Subbu,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that input. I was briefed by a very senior DRDO official about what I wrote. And I spoke after the article came out... they never contradicted that point.<BR/><BR/>But let me check some more; you're probably right if you say you were there.<BR/><BR/>Do email me at broadswordbs@gmail.com if you're uncomfortable with posting on an open forum.<BR/><BR/>regards,<BR/><BR/>AjaiAjai Shuklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488839157370084666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-36812358557516243682008-05-31T05:24:00.000-07:002008-05-31T05:24:00.000-07:00ajai, i was part of a team that worked on the akas...<B>ajai</B>, <BR/><BR/>i was part of a team that worked on the akash, and you couldnt be more wrong when you say the drdo took a unilateral decision to put the rajendra and akash systems on the bmp, not t-72. such important decisions are never taken unilaterally, but the services are involved.<BR/><BR/> i was very much there when the army asked for the bmp and not the t-72 on the grounds that it was cheaper and lighter and would be more deployable. later, they changed their mind, when they found that the bmp based systems couldnt accompany the fast moving strike corps and would need more vehicles per battery.<BR/><BR/>regards,<BR/>subbuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-37137271996095652122008-05-29T08:12:00.000-07:002008-05-29T08:12:00.000-07:00"It’s not a joke to put the missile radar on a tan..."It’s not a joke to put the missile radar on a tank." Lol.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful. Why is it that when it comes to institutions like the DRDO, we are only ever cautiously optimistic about positive developments?<BR/><BR/>The DRDO has lived quietly for a long time. Now it is time for it to learn from mistakes. And it will be all the better for it.<BR/><BR/>Thank goodness that the system now seems to be self-rectifying, thanks to tireless efforts by journalists like you, and also the ire of the end customers (who are *finally* being forced to take on equipment that they knew fully well they would have to induct).<BR/><BR/>Will be watching this space with close interest, Sir! Cannot wait for article #2.A&Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366115360970179692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-26124609449360090462008-05-29T07:45:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:45:00.000-07:00better late than never.. all i would say is"Der aa...better late than never.. all i would say is<BR/><BR/>"Der aaye durust aaye"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-6331213985881489072008-05-29T05:53:00.000-07:002008-05-29T05:53:00.000-07:00great. can't wait to read the rest! keep them comi...great. can't wait to read the rest! keep them coming, colonel!Shiv Aroorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03510476258643893433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-61861988448024466862008-05-29T00:17:00.000-07:002008-05-29T00:17:00.000-07:00A good beginning, though a bit late. Thanks, Ajai ...A good beginning, though a bit late. <BR/><BR/>Thanks, Ajai for such wonderful and educative write ups!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com