tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post6640629441929029466..comments2024-03-23T09:25:42.029-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: For the armed forces, Budget brings no cheerBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29140484725217995052015-08-23T06:37:05.051-07:002015-08-23T06:37:05.051-07:00the colonial feudal set up of the armed forces now...the colonial feudal set up of the armed forces now is overburdened and needs a major overhaul where two service three service theatre commands are created , assets combined , manpower integrated and coatguard merged or integrated with navy . The intial training of officers and sailors be common and after 10 to 12 years in service segragated into navy and coast guard . higly trained , electrical , engineering and other arms and services can then be allowed to serve till 58 years in coast guard . similarly BSF , ASSAM RIFLES SSF ITBP SSB BE MERGED WITH ARMY AND BECOME FEEDER SERVICES FOR THE TRAINED OFFICERS AND RANKS WHO AFTER 5, 10 AND 15 YEARS BE SECONDED PERMANENTLY TO SERVE IN THEM .ashokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931840450458013465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22774686584260348632015-03-10T18:07:48.929-07:002015-03-10T18:07:48.929-07:00The way ahead from this mess lies within the artic...The way ahead from this mess lies within the article. 1) SPEND the allocated budget this financial year! that itself will increase induction. 2) Increase indigenous production and design. This will itself increase buying power of budget. 3) Learn from Chinese example they are straigh away building 2 aircraft carriers without the prior experience of even having operated one!! Where is Indian spirit of innovative design??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-9330499731098232132015-03-10T12:53:05.272-07:002015-03-10T12:53:05.272-07:00Mr Editor,
In the Army's Budget I see no fund...Mr Editor,<br /><br />In the Army's Budget I see no funds allocation for Army Aviation.<br /><br />No Budget Allocation for LCH,LUH,ALH/ALH-WSI or any support related infrastructure. <br /><br />In the future Helicopters armed/unarmed will play a crucial role in combat operations. We get a glimpse of it in US/ISAF operations in OEF in Afghanistan and Desert Storm and OIF in Iraq. <br /><br />They were used in Neptune Spear for executing Bin Laden and for that matter even the chinese landed and supplied its troops near DBO for the 20 odd day stand off with India. <br /><br />They also were used in large numbers in the recent successful military operation which resulted in the inclusion of Crimea with the Russian Federation. <br /><br />Attack helicopters are excellent for Anti Armour. <br /><br />The Dhruvs and Rudras and LUHs would be a faster option for troop insertion, casualty evacuation, special operations and CI Operations when required to hover on station and provide CAS. <br /><br />So why is the Army not cutting its costs on development of a new FMBT and FICV which together constitute 1,20,000 of the capital Budget. <br /><br />No form of Armor today provides complete protection from IEDs which are the primary killers in Afghanistan today. No ICV can withstand shoulder launched RPG-7s fired from rooftops or close ranges in Urban areas. <br /><br />Armor/ICVs are difficult to operate on the North Eastern front in Himalayan frontier. Once over the hump in Tibet of course is a different picture. <br /><br />So why not invest in Air Mobile Fighting formations rather than Mechanized Infantry fighting formations ? <br />When we already have the helicopters nearing production.Jean Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523465808756925391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-1471249001718232772015-03-10T02:35:42.054-07:002015-03-10T02:35:42.054-07:00@Ajai sir
back in your blog after long time, have...@Ajai sir<br /><br />back in your blog after long time, have patience in reading the long post<br /><br />I believe MoD and its constituents are the largest holder of land in India, i believe a lot of that land if put to use can help provide MoD with huge chunk of cash<br /><br />Now lets talk about the modernization chart for IA, IAF, IN put up by you:-<br /><br />IA:-<br /><br />1. If i am not wrong MoD isnt buying ULH mainly due to cost. Improved roads can cut the need for ULH, your views<br /><br />2. Why there is need to buy towed, mounted, tracked arty guns, feel 2800 MGS (like Caesar, C130J-SH can carry 2) will bring commonality, cut cost, your views<br /><br />IN:-<br /><br />1. I think there is no need to go for P75I afresh, as upgraded Scorpene can suffice, also Brahmos Mini that can be launched from Torpedo tubes will make SSKs a potent killing machine, it will cut cost, improve use/service, your views<br /><br />2. Think having MRMR in the same platform as LRMR (Boeing 737) will increase commonality, service, your views<br /><br />3. Think there was no need for 4 Destroyers under 15B, adding 4 more under 15A would have added commonality, cut cost, your view<br /><br />IAF:-<br /><br />1. Thanks for accepting that IAF will go for 350 Su30MKIs, (said it long back)<br /><br />2. Still think after spending over US$25B on PAKFA & work share of just 20%, the number of PAKFA/FGFA should have been 250 atleast, your view<br /><br />3. Feel that with Tata getting ready to build Do228 in India its upgraded version Do328 can fulfill need for HS748 replacement (meant for officer transport), your view<br /><br />4. Feel setting up a assembly/MRO for C130Js not the SH will help boost business as well as negate need for MTA, your views<br /><br />5. BTW you missed out of the LCH (light combat helo), think using LCH to shoot drones is like using sword to cut cake, your views<br /><br />hope to get your answers<br /><br />thanks<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-32741730422179964072015-03-10T00:16:32.493-07:002015-03-10T00:16:32.493-07:00I think you missed LCH in both Army Av and AF.
Al...I think you missed LCH in both Army Av and AF. <br />Also SR Sam (Akash) for Army and lca2 dev cost for IAF have been counted twice.<br />Overall a very comprehensive article on projected requirements though bringing out the key thrust areas as well as gaps in funding clearly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-80248931141453797222015-03-09T21:51:30.571-07:002015-03-09T21:51:30.571-07:00Col. under the Airforce CAPEX you've listed th...Col. under the Airforce CAPEX you've listed the LCA MK-II dev cost of 2500 crores twice.Satpathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930322613338846228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-86780108993028987722015-03-09T20:41:16.175-07:002015-03-09T20:41:16.175-07:00Given the need for fiscal tightening and the gravy...Given the need for fiscal tightening and the gravy train of NREGA and food, fertilizer and Fuel subsidies - where is the government going to get the revenue ?<br /><br />As such, the present state of fiscal consolidation is entirely due to the fall in the oil prices, the trimming of subsidies and the coal auctions. <br /><br />Military spending lags the economy and as such military allocations can be expected to be more significant in the following years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com