tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post2315682723075486852..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Decision on combat aircraft within fortnightBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-1617613087066978402011-12-25T00:35:48.095-08:002011-12-25T00:35:48.095-08:00Dear Sirs :
Surely Indian-mmrca- Rafales could b...Dear Sirs :<br /><br /> Surely Indian-mmrca- Rafales could be launched from small aircraft carriers using twined-against-failure 'rato'_(rocket assisted takeoff) , such as those operated by India and Brazil, and other navies. <br />Rafale_M could land thereon, too.Dandupe05https://www.blogger.com/profile/01352109819674133705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-60119449445230745132011-12-25T00:35:23.042-08:002011-12-25T00:35:23.042-08:00Dear Sirs :
Surely Indian-mmrca- Rafales could b...Dear Sirs :<br /><br /> Surely Indian-mmrca- Rafales could be launched from small aircraft carriers using twined-against-failure 'rato'_(rocket assisted takeoff) , such as those operated by India and Brazil, and other navies. <br />Rafale_M could land thereon, too.Dandupe05https://www.blogger.com/profile/01352109819674133705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-63355530370381504292011-12-23T07:06:41.826-08:002011-12-23T07:06:41.826-08:00We are behind and late in the race, so our indigen...We are behind and late in the race, so our indigenous development of military equipment needs to be hastened with quantum jumps notwithstanding the financial stresses it creates.Mr. Ranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23438947904391683242011-12-22T20:31:56.763-08:002011-12-22T20:31:56.763-08:00@anonymous 17.13
there is one mistake
INS Viraat...@anonymous 17.13<br /><br />there is one mistake<br /><br />INS Viraat is not configured to fly MiG 29k<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-1649383851911998332011-12-22T20:12:49.457-08:002011-12-22T20:12:49.457-08:00Re Ajai Shukla
Sir, you are one of the few report...Re Ajai Shukla<br /><br />Sir, you are one of the few reporters who are canvassing for indigenous development of military equipment. Recently you carried an article on estimated cost of development of LCA and compared with western programmes. But I believe that the analysis may have been stymied with lack of data. I would like to point recent articles point out that “present inflation adjusted” cost of Rafale is around US$ 190-210 million spread over 286 units. Estimating current production cost of Rafale at around US$ 90-110 million (from various reports) leaves us with estimate of around US$ 25 to 30 Billion for R&D cost involved in Rafale programme. This clearly shows that Indian LCA is massively underfunded with current inflation adjusted cost of US$ 2 Billion.<br /><br />Similarly we are putting in half of PAKFA R&D costs estimated to be around US$ 10 to 15 Billion with engine & radar etc. The first tranche of funding is around Rs 1500 crores. While our own AMCA gets only US$ 2 Billion while first tranche of funding is around Rs. 100 crores only.<br /><br />Similarly Arjun Mark-2 costs have gone up massively by adding remote controlled weapon station, 2 additional thermal sights, etc which are missing in T-90s. This shows that by one means or other we place our own programmes at dis-advantage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-8293042863998685292011-12-22T13:05:58.359-08:002011-12-22T13:05:58.359-08:00"The MoD review falsely eulogizes the long-de..."The MoD review falsely eulogizes the long-delayed Kaveri engine, which DRDO is developing for the Tejas. While the Kaveri did indeed complete “Flying Test Bed” trials in Russia this year, powering a modified IL-76 transport aircraft, it remains well short of the power needed for the Tejas fighter."<br /><br />Is the MOD being false or are you spreading falsehood? It is true that Kaveri is delayed but care to write about certain fact like:<br /><br />1. Not more than two or three countries in the world can make an engine of the same level as the so called "failed" Kaveri? <br /><br />2. How much technology gap was covered with this so called failed Kaveri?<br /><br />3. That the present Kaveri even if it works as designed (which it is close to) will not meet IAF's significantly CHANGED needs for the Tejas<br /><br />4. That India has not even designed a bike engine and the Govt was trying to leapfrog from nothing to something so complex that beyond US, France and Russia, no body else can do it...and India is close to getting there....despite the fact that we did not have the infrastructure or know how to develop such a complex product....<br /><br />Mercifully, the mandarins at MoD have more sense to appreciate our achievements rather than crying about how we are bad and how others are better than us....Saumitrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247267748593083756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-15394891665958239942011-12-22T11:59:16.256-08:002011-12-22T11:59:16.256-08:00Ajai: Prahaar's range is 150KM, not 200KMAjai: Prahaar's range is 150KM, not 200KMPrem Kumarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-35042829909059671932011-12-22T09:27:02.046-08:002011-12-22T09:27:02.046-08:00The chief should approach the Armed Forces Tribuna...The chief should approach the Armed Forces TribunalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-85227107893630920432011-12-22T03:43:58.867-08:002011-12-22T03:43:58.867-08:00@joydeep ghosh
here are a few answers i have to u...@joydeep ghosh<br /><br />here are a few answers i have to ur questions<br /><br />1. will make its maiden flight by dec end or jan begining<br /><br />2. The initial sea trial (dunno wat its called but thats the first time the ship experiences itself in seawater)...was abt to happen in november which is delayed by 6 months and is likely by march-april 2012<br /><br />3. no idea<br /><br />4. sea trials on...bt the project is kept very secretive and mysterious<br /><br />and about INS Viraat....it will have Mig 29K planes...india is already in process of acquiring 8 helicopter landing utilities as far as i know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-40242790273859832922011-12-21T20:52:58.519-08:002011-12-21T20:52:58.519-08:00@ajai sir
dont know why the year end review leave...@ajai sir<br /><br />dont know why the year end review leaves a few things still unanswered, like<br /><br />1. Status report of N-LCA <br />2. Status report on INS Vikrant at Kochi<br />3. Status report on K15/K4<br />4. Status report of INS Arihant(supposedly a SSGN)<br /><br />and many more<br /><br />Ajai sir i am no defence analyst but I think 2 things need to be addressed next year<br /><br />1. Steps to engage Republic of Somaliland in Horn of Africa<br /><br />2. Use of INS Viraat which is very much battle worthy till 2025 after 2013 when Harriers are retired. <br /><br />In my opinion using the ship as a helicopter carrier and under ANC tri service command will be better option.<br /><br />Your views on this<br /><br />Thans<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.com