I think the committee who decide these promotions are fully equipped and well aware of the people under discussion. Otherwise, they would be sitting in this forum and commenting on random posts.
If you can see the video where there is closeup of the vehicle, you can see the hooks for ERA. i think they are just not installed on the vehicle at the time of handing over ceremony.
why not? here is the answer. To engage and shoot, following 3 checks to be done:
1) Aircraft is intruding into Pakistan airspace
2) Locked on to our jet
3) after shooting the intruder, debry should fall within Pakistani border.
Why are we still debating and creating scenarios of Mi-17 when IAF had given the verdict that it was its AD who shot down the chopper. Do we need anything else to make it a reality?
Who said Pakistan is following "Defensive Doctrine", Pakistan always said "No first attack".
if you have any support in terms of "Defensive doctrine", please do share with us, so that at least i can correct myself.
because, the position is more of administration and with age there are certain reflexes that are bound to deteriorate. therefore, for the safety purposes he sits in rear cockpit.
The warmongering by Indian govt and media has escalated situation to new higher level, war is not the solution of anything still we are ready and waiting.
sanity must prevail no matter what. Peace for all ✌️
They are updated twice during the lifetime in Italy.
http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product3729.html
Few things are missing in the above detail, that is:
1) These pieces were bought without Ammo, locally developed in Italy
2) Longer Barrel designed and installed in Italy