tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post8392032945056130976..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: The Rafale’s long flight to IndiaBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-83693211997485661132013-01-04T22:33:08.215-08:002013-01-04T22:33:08.215-08:00great articlegreat articlePlay Angry-Bird Gamehttp://www.parksonsgames.com/abtradingcards/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-61910062067700628882012-07-26T23:29:55.687-07:002012-07-26T23:29:55.687-07:00I would like to intimate you about the journey of ...I would like to intimate you about the journey of Pakistan.Recently i coming from Pakistan after spending our summer vacation.i had not any kind of problem there because of cheap flights to pakistan.No worries about the fare they give you best fare for Pakistan. I had lots of enjoyment there.good picnic point are available there which is gave us some fun. i recommend you if you want to enjoy your summer vacation n get lots of fun then go there Pakistan to see the fabulous places.hilly place just like a heaven.Mubeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853459810407637132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-15713323998564245222012-02-23T18:14:48.964-08:002012-02-23T18:14:48.964-08:00Mr. Ajai,
Why is it so difficult for a nation lik...Mr. Ajai,<br /><br />Why is it so difficult for a nation like India which boasts premium engineering colleges and produces lakhs of them every year to develop a jet or for that matter a jet engine ?, a friend of mine asked me that question and it knocked the wind out of me for the answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-37462966520852443632012-02-20T20:45:19.326-08:002012-02-20T20:45:19.326-08:00shuklaji ki ho? kya ho? kaisa ho?shuklaji ki ho? kya ho? kaisa ho?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-25123643128247955552012-02-19T21:47:32.734-08:002012-02-19T21:47:32.734-08:00@Heberian
My dear friend whatever you said to @na...@Heberian<br /><br />My dear friend whatever you said to @nayan is right, we again agree on something.<br /><br />Btw i pitched for the UAE Mirages for these very strategic reasons.<br /><br />Consider the scenario that by 2025-35 despite inclusion of 200 Rafales <br />(possibly), 140 LCA (doubt), 272+ Sukhoi, 250 FGFA, 200 AMCA (last 2 depending on investment by India) we will still not be anywhere near the 45 sqaudrons as the ACM has said we need to protect our border. <br /><br />So what to do, only option is either increase the number of these heavy jets or go for some light ones (only option here is Mirage). But using the heavy jets in short range battles would be like 'Using Sword to Cut Vegetable'.<br /><br />With India putting close to 30 billion on Rafales (eventually) this will make it easier for France to manage the sale of Scorpene, Super Scorpene, MICA, Baracuda SSNs to India.<br /><br />With MICA already through, I will still say France can help India get those UAE jets (France has first say as to who gets them). <br /><br />After all why would India spend close to the same amount that it will spend on 5th gen. FGFA on a 4++ gen. jet if it did not get any concession or benefit.<br /><br />your arguments please<br /><br />regards<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-5305141566937967582012-02-19T20:10:32.057-08:002012-02-19T20:10:32.057-08:0010 days not a single news on defense.
Mr. Shukla ...10 days not a single news on defense. <br />Mr. Shukla request you to update on F-INSAS. It's 2012 and no one is talking about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-51641802786931599922012-02-19T09:51:00.871-08:002012-02-19T09:51:00.871-08:00Wonderful article Ajai Sir, thanks :-)
- Tanuj, N...Wonderful article Ajai Sir, thanks :-)<br /><br />- Tanuj, NoidaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-16422011645501689012012-02-18T07:55:48.602-08:002012-02-18T07:55:48.602-08:00you said:
We must start ask Dasault to help on LC...you said:<br /><br /><i>We must start ask Dasault to help on LCA. front. After all it is designed by them ! Rafael or no Rafael we must have at-least 15 squadrons of Tejas within 10 years.</i><br /><br />Ha ha Ha ... you mean to say we must ask Dasualt to commit suicide or be the second fiddle...<br /><br />You DRDO guys are nuts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-71823583551974273162012-02-18T06:31:13.103-08:002012-02-18T06:31:13.103-08:00Hello Nayan-
The booklet that Stephen Cohen and S...Hello Nayan-<br /><br />The booklet that Stephen Cohen and S Dasgupta had co-authored is called "Arming without aiming"; and I had recommended it to another follower of Col. Shukla's blog a day or two after it was released.<br /><br />So I now read the article you mentioned, and here are my 2 paise worth on it:<br /><br />He seems to be implying that by India buying what other nations did not, and in following an independent route India is not benefiting strategically. Kind of like what Ashley Tellis wrote as well. I and a lot of better qualified folks than I, don't agree. The cooperation we get from France has always been almost as good, and in some cases better than what we got even from the erstwhile USSR. Also, alignments are best when is seen as being of mutual benefit. The superpower should need us at least half as much we need them. And 20 billion worth of weapons won't make much of difference in that ocean. While it is a brave new world out there, sometimes it is wiser to stick with knowns than risking much on unknowns ( in terms of stickiness, not in terms of sanctions). NAM and such was/is drivel, but a close relationship with France is not. There are many benefits, most of them very tangible. <br /><br />So, for once, we have done something that the forces want, and that is also strategically wise, despite what the naysayers like Dasgupta say.Heberiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-65620912640822902042012-02-18T00:42:47.952-08:002012-02-18T00:42:47.952-08:00We must start ask Dasault to help on LCA. front. A...We must start ask Dasault to help on LCA. front. After all it is designed by them ! Rafael or no Rafael we must have at-least 15 squadrons of Tejas within 10 years.Parthasarathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701421388606152443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-62553831013862467602012-02-17T22:27:56.549-08:002012-02-17T22:27:56.549-08:00Dear Ajai,
A excellent analysis. I wish you had ...Dear Ajai,<br /><br />A excellent analysis. I wish you had included a political analysis of the deal which is not very encouraging<br /><br />The article titled “On a wing and a player” by Sunil Dasgupta published in the Crest edition of TOI raises many questions. He begins by asking “Rafale is not a fighter that the world's air forces are rushing to acquire, so why is India?” He concludes by saying that the Rafale may have ambiguous military value, but politically it will not prove to be the force multiplier that the IAF is hoping it will be. <br />To read the article please visit the following page http://www.timescrest.com/opinion/on-a-wing-and-a-player-7303<br /><br />There is a saying “If you can’t be great, be next to someone who is” Aligning with the only super power by accepting their offer could have made more sense, politically that is. Of what good use it has been by remaining a member of the Non-Aligned nations for the past 64 years? <br />NRPNayannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-58976996184833656552012-02-17T10:44:34.148-08:002012-02-17T10:44:34.148-08:00comming back to LCA it will be a major boost for a...comming back to LCA it will be a major boost for aircraft building thechnology, as it will total out to 450 aircraft including IAF and IN but the big question is why doen't the goverment realise the sameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-5589256424187759402012-02-17T09:28:16.049-08:002012-02-17T09:28:16.049-08:00Ajai, with a long drawn out process worth atleast ...Ajai, with a long drawn out process worth atleast another year, do you think that by the time these planes (the entire 126) land on Indian shores, would they not be rather outdated? and we will keep paying to upgrade them, year after yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29544609343658355602012-02-17T08:30:33.348-08:002012-02-17T08:30:33.348-08:00Thank you, excellent article!
In my opinion, Indi...Thank you, excellent article!<br /><br />In my opinion, India has chosen the French Rafale fighter just because he is better than advertised and more used in operations in Libya than European EF-2000. In summary, in practice, the tender specifications had to win the fighter EF-2000 Typhoon.<br /><br />Sincerely glavcom.glavcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971656553194112902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-62572083613804698522012-02-17T07:58:03.062-08:002012-02-17T07:58:03.062-08:00Hello Joydeep da!
Sorry for replying late; I was ...Hello Joydeep da!<br /><br />Sorry for replying late; I was on the road most of last week. I never feel offended by your comments and observations, they do provide for lighter moments. Main kya bolun sirji, aap to kamal ki item no. ho!<br /><br />There is not much I can share with you, since you already know and believe things that are in the realms of improbability and fiction. Pakistan sitting on the sidelines whilst China does the hard work? That is so against what China would want. They like winning wars without fighting if they can, that is why they prop up Flopistan.<br /><br />Babaji ka ghanta bajaana utna asaan nahin hai Joydeep da. Provided we know what battles to pick and how to prosecute our wars. But then again… you might prevail.<br /><br />As for the Mirages, well, there were pretty good technical and fiscal reasons for not going in for the UAE's lot.<br /><br />Have a good weekend!Heberiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-36213842444397718832012-02-17T03:26:30.481-08:002012-02-17T03:26:30.481-08:00Mr. Shukla if the IAF decides to procure a further...Mr. Shukla if the IAF decides to procure a further 80 jets what about Tejas LCA Mark 2 ?<br /><br />I'm of the view that the Tejas LCA must be chosen in the event that the IAF decides to excersise its option of another 80 jets.Abhisheknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-39565289271485476562012-02-16T02:58:21.773-08:002012-02-16T02:58:21.773-08:00If IAF decides to procure an additional 80 fighter...If IAF decides to procure an additional 80 fighter jets, then LCA Mark 2 must be the only choice.<br /><br />No need to waste any more money on foreign imports. Besides, LCA Mark 2 shall be as good if not better than Gripen-NG.Abhisheknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-29382841102047228982012-02-16T02:29:56.277-08:002012-02-16T02:29:56.277-08:00IAF has planned a force structure keeping in mind ...IAF has planned a force structure keeping in mind threat perceptions from China and Pakistan. J-20 is still farway . The Sukhoi PAKFAs will arrive much earlier and as former IAF cheif PV Naik had stated that in the period 2012-22 the IAF would induct as many as 350-400 multirole fighter jets including 126 Rafales, 120 LCAs and the 100 odd Sukhois which would be delivered by 2018.probably 20 odd 5th gen aircraft along with some more LCA MK-2s will also add up to the numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-37667569649056668392012-02-15T20:32:21.741-08:002012-02-15T20:32:21.741-08:00@ajai sir
i know these are just reports, and i sa...@ajai sir<br /><br />i know these are just reports, and i said what was being flashed around in news channels, websites, and newspapers.<br /><br />Even if we leave Gilgit Baltistan out, what about the Saksgam valley and 5000 sq km already given by Pak to China in 1963.<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-90203335172441578402012-02-15T09:55:21.855-08:002012-02-15T09:55:21.855-08:00Welcome back from Lockheed Martin, Ajai.
Hope you...Welcome back from Lockheed Martin, Ajai. <br />Hope your stay was pleasant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-82021540050215380312012-02-15T06:19:34.710-08:002012-02-15T06:19:34.710-08:00@ Joydeep
I can't understand how you swallow,...@ Joydeep<br /><br />I can't understand how you swallow, and then regurgitate, such rubbish as Pakistan leasing Gilgit-Baltistan to China for 50-100 years. I realise that you must have read it somewhere, but even a semi-normal intellect would question such a report by asking:<br /><br />(a) Can any sovereign government in Pakistan start openly renting out provinces to other countries? It is bad enough to have to allow the US to operate from one's soil, and even carry out operations that one doesn't want against targets on one's own territory. But to rent out a whole region? Come, come!<br /><br />(b) Why would China want to lease Gilgit-Baltistan for 50-100 years? It is already getting access through the area while having Pakistan handle all the problems there. Why the hell would China want to take on all those hassles?<br /><br />Don't just regurgitate nonsense, please. Apply yourself and do some reasoning before putting your name to something (and I appreciate that you are one of the few who does that)!Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-10800039463848676882012-02-14T20:52:53.809-08:002012-02-14T20:52:53.809-08:00@jay ho baba Heberian ki
yaar tussi great ho
par...@jay ho baba Heberian ki<br /><br />yaar tussi great ho<br /><br />par mere ko woh bolo jo main nahi janta!!!<br /><br />main kuch bataoun<br /><br />China which does not accept the Mcmohan line calmly accepted the Mcmohan ine in Burma<br /><br />In 1963 Pak illegally handed over Saksgam valley and 5000 sq km to China<br /><br />Now reports say Pak is at it again, trying to hand Gilgit Baltistan on lease to China for next 50-100 yr.<br /><br />If that happens I see India confronted by China on 3 sides in Kashmir and Pak sitting in sidelines enjoying the game.<br /><br />If that happens hamare haath mein kya rahega? 'Babaji ka ghanta'<br /><br />As per this topic I will stay we need more Mirages to counter China and Pak in Kashmir. <br /><br />thanks n hope you dont feel offended<br /><br />Joydeep Ghoshjoydeep ghoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00038225081192821456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-88912511192153886702012-02-14T07:33:26.901-08:002012-02-14T07:33:26.901-08:00Col. finally a balanced account of events despite ...Col. finally a balanced account of events despite some of the factual deficiencies as pointed out by Anon @ 11 February 2012 11:36. <br /><br />We expect more of the same in the days and weeks ahead. <br /><br />It now looks like Cassidian & the U.K government are beginning to tone down their rhetoric amidst a realization that the Indian MoD is no push over, on the contrary that they are determined to defend their selection of the Rafale as the best choice that meets the IAF's requirements.Subhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004604247421013343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-69600337474851149592012-02-14T04:50:21.509-08:002012-02-14T04:50:21.509-08:00Bhai saab Desh ko chhe bola aur thu thu karna beka...Bhai saab Desh ko chhe bola aur thu thu karna bekar ki baanten hain yadi kuch saha nahi jata to kuch karna padta hain Ajay ji ko dekhiye Army Ke bad Media ke jariye desh ki seva kar rahen hain... Ajay ji dhanyabad sari jankari pradan karne ke liye... Please yaadi Kaveri Gtx ke sammandh updates dijiye ga...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-46540421645187311222012-02-13T17:43:26.138-08:002012-02-13T17:43:26.138-08:00this country is going to sulphates..dekh lo Sukhna...this country is going to sulphates..dekh lo Sukhna wale bhai saab deputy chief ban gaye...wo to oopar walon ka shukra hai ki Adaarsh wale retired hain warna unhe bhi le aatey..waise bhi koi Governer ban jata hai to koi MP....ab Salman Khurshid ko hi dekh lo...thenga dikha diya EC ko..bcz uske pass Gandhi jee ki support hai aur usko maloom hai ki president bhi uska kuch nahin bigad sakti...kyunki president to khud Gandhi jee ke yahan bratan saaf karti thi ... hahahha ... democracy .. wow ... shai hai aisi hi democracy, aisi hi fauj aise hi jounrolist chahiye is dekh ko ..aur bolengey ki saaf log nahin aatey..arey aane doge tab to aayengey na..koi Paida hotey hi rahul gandhi jitna powerful thody hi ho jaayega..kisiko badhne dengey wo tab na koi badega..ab to bas Damadd jee ka number hai aur phir unke bachhon ka...karon gulami hindutaniyon tumhari kismat main hi gulami likhi hai...pehle angrezon phir italians ki aur ab unke daamad ki...Aajai bhai ye blog wlog se kuch bhala nahin hoga is desh ka..kaahe ko time barbaad kartey ho..BS wale de rahe hai na..ba skhush rahi yaar..waise tum bhi to usi Army aur usi media ke product ho...hahahha...sala koi PM house ke saamne gaadi uda ke chala gaya aur yahan kisi ko pata hi nahin hai ki kaun tha...aisa koi desh hota hai..ye sirf banana republic main hota hai aur kahin nahin...saala India...thuuu...kaahe ka India..sala Chu***pa haiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com