tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post1587933602871849423..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: INS Chakra inducted into Navy's eastern fleetBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-55487074212089408622012-04-12T06:54:40.473-07:002012-04-12T06:54:40.473-07:00pankaj: In what language are you writing? I got a...pankaj: In what language are you writing? I got a headache trying to decipher your bizarre sms writing style and still could not understand what you were trying to say!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-76649836431599964372012-04-05T21:20:07.151-07:002012-04-05T21:20:07.151-07:00Dear Ajay Sir,
We shall not be too much happy by ...Dear Ajay Sir, <br />We shall not be too much happy by acquiring just one SSN; as we have vast marine interest an shorelines for protection. Moreover, the seas have become more dangerous and threatening as here the real power games are played. Just see the recent Chinese threats and warning to Indian oil exploration in South China Sea (Vietnam/Cambodia)basin. Maldives government is also not too favorable to Indain interest. There are many sea alleys for careful watch and not allowing someone to armtwist us. I would request if you can comment on how much is Turn Around Time (Time to Refit/ Maintenance in Yard) and then operationally deployable in seas for this SSN. Noteworthy is that our VIKRANT aircraft carrier was in Dock going refit in 1965 ware, whereas it sailed in crippled state, with just one boiler firing in 1971 war. Therefore we did not have any airpower projection capability in 1965 and very poor maneuverability in 1971 war. Despite investing huge amount of Tax Payers money, we do not want that this system (SSN) shall be absent when nation needs it most. Rest.. best wishes to SSN team.Abidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-47224222835147625182012-04-05T18:01:17.128-07:002012-04-05T18:01:17.128-07:00Col. Shukla-
are'nt subs restricted from cross...Col. Shukla-<br />are'nt subs restricted from crossing commercial channels like the Malacca straits submerged?Heberiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-38021559985058106062012-04-05T17:41:07.439-07:002012-04-05T17:41:07.439-07:00Time to reverse engineer hope the DRDO and the MOD...Time to reverse engineer hope the DRDO and the MOD and the Navy is readingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-65673383104442078982012-04-05T14:20:15.143-07:002012-04-05T14:20:15.143-07:00Col. Shukla, I have always enjoyed your articles i...Col. Shukla, I have always enjoyed your articles in this blog and your attempts at sharp analysis on many issues. The following is regarding your interview on a popular TV Show given to KT. Pardon my unsolicited comment on subject that’s not INS Chakra. You don’t have to publish this in the comment section if you do not wish to.<br />In the beginning of the interview you say, ‘I have supported him (Gen.V K S) where I think he is right, I have criticized him where I think he is wrong’ and this is a fair statement to make. But in the later part of the interview you start to question Gen V K S’ methods of dealing with issues. When you say I expect him to give ‘crisp’ statements and march with a resignation letter in his pocket you effectively want the Army chief to adhere to your framework of conduct, since he does neither, you no longer support him? That I think is not a fair thing to say.<br />How many stories do we know of Army chiefs having walked in with their resignation letter in pocket [hand] to MoD and MoD heeding to their demands? How many stories do we know of instances where people have been pacified and consoled with false promises in the past and the ministry and bureaucracy has gone back in to their comfortable slumber? Have you thought about a culture in which if something is not in the media glare then it is not being actioned?<br />Col. Shukla, have you considered the fact that Gen. V K S is within his legal limits in giving interviews to media and public? But by questioning his means and labeling it as ‘gossip’ you may be losing sight of your journalistic objectivity? Gen. V K S may certainly be a frustrated man with an impaired sense of judgment but he is still operating within the frameworks of legality. If he is being verbose and dramatic, which I most certainly think he is not, in getting the message across then that’s his choice. Any means to achieve right objectives is justified provided it is with the limits of constitution. You have a military background and you have been trained to fight, so please don’t succumb to the fallacies of your mind and allow emotions impair your judgment. The Army Chief might have never sought your support in discharging his duties but you might be failing in yours by compromising on objectivity. <br />Please do not see this as a criticism but as a constructive feedback.<br />Satyameva Jayate. May the truth prevail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-43983820464645975742012-04-05T13:22:12.144-07:002012-04-05T13:22:12.144-07:00Kudos to IN.Kudos to IN.Mr. Ranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-87737479328907748902012-04-05T13:16:26.077-07:002012-04-05T13:16:26.077-07:00I have a question regarding our naval ensign. I re...I have a question regarding our naval ensign. I realise it is inherited from the RN but they have the cross of St George because they are the navy of England. St George is their patron saint. Why does our navy still have the cross of St, George on its ensign? How about some use of gen knowledge and atleast making our naval ensign Indian.RMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523096689461338264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-6822084228251305352012-04-05T11:28:19.031-07:002012-04-05T11:28:19.031-07:00It is a fallacy that the nuclear submarine has &qu...It is a fallacy that the nuclear submarine has "unlimited range".<br /><br />They are limited...by food and water supplies..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-84590555495445029752012-04-05T11:16:04.859-07:002012-04-05T11:16:04.859-07:00great report..........much better than those "...great report..........much better than those "two clowns" who too were there........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-69392679664535038092012-04-05T10:12:09.349-07:002012-04-05T10:12:09.349-07:00@ Bharath
Your orders have been implemented in fu...@ Bharath<br /><br />Your orders have been implemented in full, Saar!Broadswordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-82606121828073807502012-04-05T08:58:11.838-07:002012-04-05T08:58:11.838-07:00Hello Ajai,
Finally, the articlet i was waiting f...Hello Ajai,<br /><br />Finally, the articlet i was waiting for. There is one thing I want to point out. There is that title for the picture "The INS Chakra, photographed by me". Remove that 'Photographed by me', Its understood that you have photographed. You need not state it. Just a suggestion. Please take this with a pinch of salt and correct it. Donot put your ego first and please donot show this to the rest of the world.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bharath<br /><br /><br /><br />The INS Chakra, photographed by me,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-41782887786747817312012-04-05T02:00:21.182-07:002012-04-05T02:00:21.182-07:00Why don't you join politics and become defense...Why don't you join politics and become defense minister of India ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-64850806976376848132012-04-05T01:00:15.595-07:002012-04-05T01:00:15.595-07:00Ajay Ji,
Please correct me...you have written
&g...Ajay Ji,<br /><br />Please correct me...you have written<br /><br />>It also has four 533-mm and four >650-mm torpedo tubes.<br /><br />My study says ...the The IN Chakra II has only 533 MM Torpedo Tubes..i.e. all eight Torp Tubes are of 533 mm dia. <br /><br />Regards,An Indiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-74733775645555280552012-04-05T00:44:18.021-07:002012-04-05T00:44:18.021-07:00it is only for trining purpose or operation deploy...it is only for trining purpose or operation deploy we disappointing about other diesel sub p-15=I take more 10 year and pak r buy chines quing sub who r compare then nuk sub and chiki have 50+ sub when chiki sent 10 sub in indian osean and piki join then you emegin conditionpankajnoreply@blogger.com