tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post5081303588552101933..comments2024-03-23T09:25:42.029-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Arjun versus T-90: Army avoiding trialsBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-45069501121614148532011-05-24T04:03:26.288-07:002011-05-24T04:03:26.288-07:00I think its prety clear by now..In Indian Army cor...I think its prety clear by now..In Indian Army corruption is so rampant...Particularly the nodal Directorate General of Mechanised Forces (DGMF) isnt a fool..Perhaps someday we will get to hear that sumone from has been DGMF has been caught with millions of Rupees stashed away in swiss Banks....I think MOD should interfere into this matter asap to save taxpayers money..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-7344833975914882302008-09-13T23:58:00.000-07:002008-09-13T23:58:00.000-07:00The land battle using tanks is an imaginary one.Bl...The land battle using tanks is an imaginary one.Blitzkrik and other such jingoisms forget that from our borders it is not possible to go more than 10 km into enemy area without encountering serious water obstables. The DRDO has great successes with the missile program / space program. This scares the world more than buying foriegn tanks. Self reliant india is what the world fears. It is clear that we MUST choose arjun instead of russian tanks due to the fact that there is negligible chance of an armoured battle. Lets focus on insurgent battles , terrorist management and save tax payer money by going for Arjun. The last tank battle was in 1971. No hope of another one anytime soon.lets embrace reality... for a change and be strategic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-34143693402912021132008-06-22T07:47:00.001-07:002008-06-22T07:47:00.001-07:00Mr. Shukla, words fail me to describe how deeply t...Mr. Shukla, words fail me to describe how deeply the series of 3 investigative articles on the Arjun's "plight", are appreciated by me.<BR/><BR/>At a time when it is a norm for every uninitiated and "newbie" journalist to join the "herd" of "DRDO bashers", you chose to 'swim against the tide', and unearthed for the nation, how the jawan is being denied a modern, lethal and safe tank. This investigation is not only an eye-opener for the public (and us "fans" of Arjun), but should also be heard by the Defence minister himself.<BR/><BR/><B>It has been speculated at various defence fora since the past few years, that the Arjun's induction is being 'thwarted' because of deeply rooted corruption, and not due to any Army claims of "low" performance etc. However, under the weight of a totally one-sided and 'prejudiced' media, there was no concrete proof, until your series of reports.</B><BR/><BR/>I may also highlight that DRDO chiefs have given various press releases and interviews since 2003-04, saying that the Arjun has passed the recent-most trials, and is ready for mass production and induction. However, the media -- especially the Indian Express and Tims of India -- never carried those reports, but carried large reports only highlighting the Army's point of view of "poor" performance.<BR/><BR/>Of course, I would also criticize your series of investigative journalism partly because the 'high' or motivation for it comes from being against the 'Establishment' --- which is every journalist's "secretly" nurtured feeling. <B>Nevertheless, the impact of this series must be felt by the Defence minister and the Army Chief.</B><BR/><BR/>Now, it remains to be seen whether the Indian Express and ToI will continue to run stories against the Arjun, or whether for journalism's "sake", they will -- for once -- also air DRDO's and the tank driver's part of the story.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Abhimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725190272782358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-64097671673115478332008-06-22T07:47:00.000-07:002008-06-22T07:47:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Abhimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725190272782358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-6155189292985749402008-06-22T07:46:00.000-07:002008-06-22T07:46:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Abhimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725190272782358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-25439526018154444952008-06-18T13:55:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:55:00.000-07:00DGMF is bullshitting Indian taxpayer.... T-90 was ...DGMF is bullshitting Indian taxpayer.... T-90 was not night-fighting capable MBT when it joined IA. Later T-90 was upgrade. Why IA allowed it to evolve without declaring it a dud. When INSAS came in. Army declare it a dud. But instead of getting IAI Tavor. Why they still want a lethal carbine?<BR/> Something which comes from outside is OK anyway. But when same or on-par equipment comes with a prefix 'indigenous' army comments...OH my god!! it's not combat fit. We can't fight with a dud!<BR/> How IN has managed to pull so many war winning solutions from DRDO from which IAF and IA are still to get a JET and a MBT respectively?<BR/><BR/>IA just love to play 'Game Rouble' and enjoy 'White Skin'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-28283304493660622502008-06-17T10:07:00.000-07:002008-06-17T10:07:00.000-07:00Thank you for writing for the nation, for the nati...Thank you for writing for the nation, for the nations self reliance and self pride.<BR/><BR/>You have done a commendable job. Maybe the powers that be listen to the message in your article.<BR/>Bacically it is all about money and corruption in high places. Those who try to pick faults in the Arjun are basically traitors of the nation and on the payrolls of the foreigners /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-14211391123778700772008-06-17T00:49:00.000-07:002008-06-17T00:49:00.000-07:00>>>“What is it that cannot be determined with five...>>>“What is it that cannot be determined with five tanks, but can be with fourteen?” <BR/><BR/>The DRDO backhand job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-10037051150149464262008-06-16T23:03:00.000-07:002008-06-16T23:03:00.000-07:00Just for arguement's sake, is'nt Arjun supposed to...Just for arguement's sake, is'nt Arjun supposed to belong to a heavier class of tanks than the T-72s and T-90s? <BR/><BR/>Isnt it(Arjun) therefore expected to fulfill a certain number of different criteria than the Russian ones?<BR/><BR/>Are we going to be satisfied by a horse if it sufficiently performs on par with a donkey?Vishalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12114237294512281713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-20899557161746921932008-06-16T22:18:00.000-07:002008-06-16T22:18:00.000-07:00if one goes by the facts of the article, it makes ...if one goes by the facts of the article, it makes one wonder why the army is not accepting the Arjun tank? why are they not coming forward with the comparative trials and what makes them averse to indeginious technology? somehow we tax payers find something fishy going around which cannot be judged from this article or others in the media. We are sure however that a comparative trial would put to rest all speculations.<BR/>kunalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com