tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post1821142011848129256..comments2024-03-28T05:22:10.255-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: On diamond jubilee, naval aviation’s spirit showsBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22800542693454761382013-05-14T20:06:48.362-07:002013-05-14T20:06:48.362-07:00The capabilities of INS Viraat are overstated and ...The capabilities of INS Viraat are overstated and in my opinion, no body in the maritime world including Pakistan and China take her seriously. Viraat has been masquerading as an aircraft carrier for the past ten years if not more. Some one should ask a simple question as to how many deck landings and take offs have taken place from Viraat over the past ten years and the picture will be clear. And of course 'Night operations" would probably draw a blank. What I am getting at is that with the Gorshkov, we are actually starting from scratch and based on my own experience in induction of ships and technology, we will need at least 7 to 10 years to imbibe and start effectively exploiting the technology...RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783738907843226495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67171917124335301432013-05-14T18:58:52.031-07:002013-05-14T18:58:52.031-07:00What are the Cavalry Cad's thoughts ? Well its...What are the Cavalry Cad's thoughts ? Well its also an old cavalry tradition so.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-79391958138522305522013-05-14T07:15:29.942-07:002013-05-14T07:15:29.942-07:00Ajai, Being an ex-serviceman what is your take on ...Ajai, Being an ex-serviceman what is your take on internal mental health of Indian Naval Officers.<br /><br />This is second time in less than 2 months that these news are doing rounds.<br /><br />Please post your thoughts<br /><br />http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-Navy-hit-by-another-sex-scandal-Antony-orders-probe/articleshow/20049668.cms<br /><br />http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/wife-swapping-charges-naval-officer-s-wife-moves-hc_844389.html<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-67386701574439963522013-05-13T23:05:11.249-07:002013-05-13T23:05:11.249-07:00All "Pre-Owned" aircraft carriers have a...All "Pre-Owned" aircraft carriers have an unenviable history. They spend more time on the docks than in the sea! May it be Vikrant, Virat or even Vikramaditya. The story is the same. <br /><br />There are many proverbs that can be cited to describe the situation. "Penny wise pound foolish" and "Mahenga roye ek bar, sasta roye bar bar". <br /><br />To this I would add the ignominy of “Uttaran”. Using someone elses item to show off may not be a good idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-11906608984401811572013-05-13T20:13:09.331-07:002013-05-13T20:13:09.331-07:00Regimentation of Naval aviators wives..
GoodRegimentation of Naval aviators wives..<br /><br />GoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-38516030171753568302013-05-13T19:31:09.551-07:002013-05-13T19:31:09.551-07:00Admiral Suresh Mehta would do well to not underest...Admiral Suresh Mehta would do well to not underestimate the Chinese. One shouldn't forget that their economy is the second largest in the world and is predicted to overtake the US in a couple of decades. They have the resources and do not lack in tenacity and ambition as proven by their success in space which mightily dwarfs all of India's efforts to date. Nevertheless, I would bet Indian fighter pilots are Top Gun over the PLAAF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-3910296983240985112013-05-13T07:06:56.114-07:002013-05-13T07:06:56.114-07:00I must say govt. has atleast taken 1 sensible &...I must say govt. has atleast taken 1 sensible & wise decision by maintaining a aircraft carrier in its force. Aircraft carriers r game changers in any type of war & last word in power projection. Even if our current Virat is old with just 11 harriers it has been refurbished & overhauled several times to maintain experience in handling carriers. Now britain will face difficulty as they have retired all their carriers & experienced pilots & personnels may not be available when Queen elizabeth class gets inducted. Surely chinese will also face difficulties initially as experience cannot be reverse engineered or copied from others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-91006788606973528782013-05-13T06:38:37.856-07:002013-05-13T06:38:37.856-07:00PLA naval teams spent years learning carrier opera...PLA naval teams spent years learning carrier operations with Brazilian navy carrier group. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com