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Very sensible move to cut down the size of mountain strike corps from DM. The excessive army manpower without appropriate weapons and equipment is only waiting for disaster. It is better to focus on increasing equipment and ammunition, so that existing army can fight effectively.

India will be successful in building own conventional as well as nuclear subs. India has mastered the technology. Japanese help is no longer needed. Japan is too self-centered in security matters. It was expected that nothing much will come out of discussion with Japan. I still feel India...

There are coaching centers for NDA as well (couple of them I know are in my area). How can a "coaching center" develop "leadership qualities"?? I have questioned NDA recruitment process before on this board. NDA recruitment is part of the elitist culture of Indian military. There is a urgent...

The chances of pilferage are lower in the private sector. The contractor will ensure very good security. The CISF can be used for security. Insurgency etc are not related to private production. In fact there is a pilferage from government factories also which is harder to control as government...

There is a better option. The better option is to create ammo manufacturing capacity in private sector. The competition will take care of OFB. Yes OFB should be corporatized.

There is nothing wrong with Gypsy. Why are you so disappointed. It is a light 4 wheel drive with a very good petrol engine. Petrol engine is better in cold climate.

Pakistan does have SAM systems though it is unlikely there is much defence of terrorist training camps. However attacking a low tech low value training camp is not logical. They can easily move the camp somewhere else. Let them suffer the effects of terrorists spreading poison in their own...

The reason is India does not want to escalate. Increased shelling will kill civilians on both sides. Kashmir cannot be settled "once and for all". The issue of Kashmir is quite complex and demands patience.

Dont think so. India has several means available today which India does not use. For example India has MLRS systems that can be used to attack terrorist camps. But India avoids use of such weapons.

The biggest problem in India is Nehru's socialism. The socialism has created a bloated bureaucracy that consumes the resources of this country without giving much in return. You are right that today's India is not strong enough to deal with its enemies in a comprehensive manner. However...

My point is there must be a reliable way to ascertain if an aircraft is safe to fly or not. This requires a good MRO facility. I asked if Army has such facilities.

A machine with mostly local content ought to do better. It is not just age. Parts have to be replaced at certain intervals. Engines need to be overhauled or replaced. It is better to ground an aircraft if the maintenance is inadequate.

Three Army Officers Die in Cheetah Helicopter Crash in UP Sad news. Pray for the deceased officers. Don't know how well army takes care of its helicopters. Maintaining helicopters requires specialized skills. How many MRO units exist in Indian Army??