tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post5198930153117069818..comments2024-03-23T09:25:42.029-07:00Comments on Broadsword by Ajai Shukla - Strategy. Economics. Defence.: Government admits in Parliament that IAF's fighter shortfall will worsen during NDA’s termBroadswordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076780076240598482noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22114130221663839652018-01-03T19:27:31.584-08:002018-01-03T19:27:31.584-08:00Does this mean that the single-engine fighter jet ...Does this mean that the single-engine fighter jet deal is still on the table and not scrapped in favour of Tejas as was reported earlier by the media???!!! Also, will PM Narendra Modo go in for the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 72 for the Indian Air Force [IAF]???!!!V.Ganeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622395568900135295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-39976456079069889752017-12-31T09:27:07.642-08:002017-12-31T09:27:07.642-08:00Well after SUR-JI-KAL.02 strike, the Pakistanis ha...Well after SUR-JI-KAL.02 strike, the Pakistanis have already killed 6 more of our Jawans today. Thats 10-11 jawans in the last week or so. With the MEA Sushma screaming and grand standing whilst the NSA is meeting their NSA over some drinks. What a joke this government has turned out to be. They are making fools of the Indian public. <br /><br />Modi Bhakts all over the internet are now begging anyone to bring the Pakistanis down a notch or two. USA has become their new hope. What a sad state of affairs. <br /><br />Prasun Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-49614208614074033962017-12-30T11:46:47.701-08:002017-12-30T11:46:47.701-08:00The beauty of this is that irrespective of whichev...The beauty of this is that irrespective of whichever govt is in the center,the state is the same.... Stop blaming congress or BJP. We don't have money to buy the things. It's all propaganda before elections. Nothing major will be procured...anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445873950328661806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-32303943014419383932017-12-30T11:41:59.791-08:002017-12-30T11:41:59.791-08:00Absolutely trueAbsolutely trueanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445873950328661806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-23706468156789390162017-12-30T10:18:23.460-08:002017-12-30T10:18:23.460-08:00@Anonymous
UPA was waiting for the IAF to conclud...@Anonymous <br />UPA was waiting for the IAF to conclude its technical evaluation , no other Air Force has spent so much time in evaluating aircrafts. <br />This should be a time bound process and should be between 20-24 months. Sudip Dasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-22379676011662148932017-12-30T07:49:41.705-08:002017-12-30T07:49:41.705-08:00your first para is misleading, it is not that they...your first para is misleading, it is not that they will not add a single squadron, they will but overall numbers will come down!! as phase out rate is more than induction.<br />The other thing is how come 270 sukhoi's make up 13 squadrons? it should be 15 if there are 18 in one?<br />You say Tejas 6 squadrons will come in by 2025, are you serious!! so far 5 have come in 5 years and expecting 123 by 2025 would mean close to squadron per year, that will not happen till 2021. <br />Only thing I agree is more Rafales.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-3402578310807475812017-12-30T05:15:35.443-08:002017-12-30T05:15:35.443-08:00The MOST cost-effective way to bridge the shortfal...The <b>MOST</b> cost-effective way to bridge the shortfall of fighter jets is to forget about purchasing either the Gripen or F-16, and invite the private sector to manufacture the Tejas.<br /><br />HAL + private sector can quickly achieve 16+ jets per year by 2020 itself. Who needs F-16s or Gripens ?Abhimannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-3051189200759226532017-12-29T23:20:38.838-08:002017-12-29T23:20:38.838-08:00Biased opinion....all your articles are against th...Biased opinion....all your articles are against this govt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-27871054598486599772017-12-29T14:53:32.563-08:002017-12-29T14:53:32.563-08:00Is there is no other topic impacting defence ? Mov...Is there is no other topic impacting defence ? Move on , Rafale is a fine aircraft. Ranked no 1 in MMRCA contest. Chapter closed. <br />You are becoming a chamcha or a Dalal or both. <br /><br />Impact of dam apparently being built across Brahmaputra ? <br />How is siachen still being supplied by ancient cheetahs since no decision was made after umpteen trials ? Any quick solutions ? <br />For the first time locally assembled electronics is moving ahead of imports, its impact on defence electronics ? <br />Impact of ordering large number of Nirbhays and stand off weapons on Air Force structure. How many aircraft should be to carry heavy stand off weapons ? <br />Can we make a indian defence version of Android , it is open source. <br /><br />There is also so much good news like finally this govt ensure modern helmets begin to reach frontline troops. <br />New local BPJ approved . Will be orders soon. Reports say it offers better coverage.<br /><br />The Modernised local rifles like Excaliber, Ghaatak, JVP. Being deployed in large numbers. Hopefully soon quality will improve.<br />How ACH is being ordered in 15 numbers & HAL will begin to make them early 2018. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-81011972069928684362017-12-29T05:34:10.458-08:002017-12-29T05:34:10.458-08:00Shows your political leaning by a false headline. ...Shows your political leaning by a false headline. Shame shameSid Thorathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02001975282125575284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-91147737220954026032017-12-29T04:49:27.431-08:002017-12-29T04:49:27.431-08:00Why not buy the 2nd hand mirage as available off t...Why not buy the 2nd hand mirage as available off the shelf ...<br /><br />What about gripen JV with adani and f16 JV with TATAsVikram_prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198432511981448264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-51882007632028118342017-12-28T21:51:02.025-08:002017-12-28T21:51:02.025-08:00Title of the post reflects wrong picture! Though t...Title of the post reflects wrong picture! Though the situation is arising during the NDA regime, it is not due to any fault of theirs. The previous regime was in a "policy paralysis", which has taken the country to such grievous situation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-86199672943980770772017-12-28T14:23:40.418-08:002017-12-28T14:23:40.418-08:00Even if NDA govt had placed an order for supply of...Even if NDA govt had placed an order for supply of jets on the very first day of taking office their delivery could not have started by 2020. What UPA was waiting for 10 long years is a matter of research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-88824485493567873052017-12-28T03:28:33.996-08:002017-12-28T03:28:33.996-08:00“Cost effective alternative” is more LCA Mk1 and M...“Cost effective alternative” is more LCA Mk1 and Mk1A followed by Mk2. Stop the nonsense proclaiming SEF as “cheap”. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8726844009873922462.post-55600562927814720152017-12-28T01:56:00.439-08:002017-12-28T01:56:00.439-08:00It takes 4-5 years for delivery on e order is plac...It takes 4-5 years for delivery on e order is placed . The title does not reflect this ! The failure to sign MRCA deal after declaring L1 will haunt us. Luckily the govt signed an IGA for 36 rafales. Now will order 123 LCA. The LCA will boost the numbers. So will another 36 Rafales that can be ordered in 2019 time frame .<br />Tank iAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com