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nice pics man.
plzz try for arihanth pics.
would die to watch it.
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nice pics man.
plzz try for arihanth pics.
would die to watch it.
These are the only authentic pictures .....
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NATO letter missiles target American Seahawk copter
European consortium writes to Antony against rival US firm
New Delhi, July 8
Over $1-billion Indian naval deal for 16 multi-role helicopters is being dragged into a controversy by a European consortium by taking an unusual step of directly writing to Defence Minister AK Antony sometime back against its American rival.
Before that, it also wrote to the Defence Secretary in December 2011. The defence and naval authorities are reportedly upset over these letter missiles. The mega deal (TM (M)/0025/MRH/9918) is at the final stage. Tenders are likely to be opened soon.
The NATO Helicopter Industries (NHI) the European consortium of France, German, Italy, Spain, Finland and Australia firms has questioned the claims of the rival American firm Sikorsky, known for making Black Hawk and Seahawk gun ships.
Sikorsky is a part of the United Technologies Corporation, which was named the most admired aerospace and defence company (2011, Fortune).
The NHI is pushing its NH90 helicopter. Sikorsky has offered Black Hawks naval variant Seahawk helicopter S-70B.
In its letter to Antony, the NHI has raised doubts over the Navys technical evaluation process alleging that it has reportedly cleared Sikorsky S-70B helicopter on several counts despite its shortcomings in many required fields. The NHI has charged that Sikorsky has made doubtful claims about its machines compliance.
The Tribune has accessed the copy of a confidential letter written to Defence Minister AK Antony by NHIs managing director D Vaccari, who has claimed that Sikorskys S-70B helicopter could not have cleared the recently concluded field evaluation trials, at least, in eight specific areas, had the naval staff requirements been strictly examined and adhered to. The specific areas are mainly related to mandatory features like the flight-control system, internal and external fuel tanks, deck-lock system and fuel reserve.
The NHI claims that it wrote to Antony as it did not receive any response to an earlier letter sent by its senior vice-president G Saponaro to Defence Secretary SK Sharma on December 15, 2011.
The NHI has also tried to link the deal with the US naval commandoes operation in Abbottabad, 60 miles north of Islamabad, to kill Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden in May 2011. One of the Black Hawk helicopters, while hovering over the sprawling complex where Laden was hiding, had crashed.
As Black Hawk and Seahawk have many common features, the European consortium has drawn Antonys attention to the NASA Report 1374, which linked the loss of five Black Hawk variant aircraft to failures in the stabilator-control system.
When this correspondent contacted Seahawk manufacturer for a reaction on the NHI allegations, Subir Moitra, director, communications, United Technologies Corporation, India, e-mailed back to say: We had a discussion internally...We have decided not to make any comment on this matter.
Sources familiar with the global functioning of the UTC-Sikorsky, said as a policy, they do not comment on competitor-related issues as they believe that it is against their code of ethics and that they believe in buyer countrys technical evaluation and procurement process.
The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
European consortium writes to Antony against rival US firm
New Delhi, July 8
Over $1-billion Indian naval deal for 16 multi-role helicopters is being dragged into a controversy by a European consortium by taking an unusual step of directly writing to Defence Minister AK Antony sometime back against its American rival.
Before that, it also wrote to the Defence Secretary in December 2011. The defence and naval authorities are reportedly upset over these letter missiles. The mega deal (TM (M)/0025/MRH/9918) is at the final stage. Tenders are likely to be opened soon.
The NATO Helicopter Industries (NHI) the European consortium of France, German, Italy, Spain, Finland and Australia firms has questioned the claims of the rival American firm Sikorsky, known for making Black Hawk and Seahawk gun ships.
Sikorsky is a part of the United Technologies Corporation, which was named the most admired aerospace and defence company (2011, Fortune).
The NHI is pushing its NH90 helicopter. Sikorsky has offered Black Hawks naval variant Seahawk helicopter S-70B.
In its letter to Antony, the NHI has raised doubts over the Navys technical evaluation process alleging that it has reportedly cleared Sikorsky S-70B helicopter on several counts despite its shortcomings in many required fields. The NHI has charged that Sikorsky has made doubtful claims about its machines compliance.
The Tribune has accessed the copy of a confidential letter written to Defence Minister AK Antony by NHIs managing director D Vaccari, who has claimed that Sikorskys S-70B helicopter could not have cleared the recently concluded field evaluation trials, at least, in eight specific areas, had the naval staff requirements been strictly examined and adhered to. The specific areas are mainly related to mandatory features like the flight-control system, internal and external fuel tanks, deck-lock system and fuel reserve.
The NHI claims that it wrote to Antony as it did not receive any response to an earlier letter sent by its senior vice-president G Saponaro to Defence Secretary SK Sharma on December 15, 2011.
The NHI has also tried to link the deal with the US naval commandoes operation in Abbottabad, 60 miles north of Islamabad, to kill Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden in May 2011. One of the Black Hawk helicopters, while hovering over the sprawling complex where Laden was hiding, had crashed.
As Black Hawk and Seahawk have many common features, the European consortium has drawn Antonys attention to the NASA Report 1374, which linked the loss of five Black Hawk variant aircraft to failures in the stabilator-control system.
When this correspondent contacted Seahawk manufacturer for a reaction on the NHI allegations, Subir Moitra, director, communications, United Technologies Corporation, India, e-mailed back to say: We had a discussion internally...We have decided not to make any comment on this matter.
Sources familiar with the global functioning of the UTC-Sikorsky, said as a policy, they do not comment on competitor-related issues as they believe that it is against their code of ethics and that they believe in buyer countrys technical evaluation and procurement process.
The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
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Indian Navy to commission a warship and a base ship
MUMBAI: The Indian Navy is going to boast its powers with the commissioning of two ships in the coming week. The two ships are 'INS Tanaji' (a base depot ship) and the second is the warship 'INS Sahyadri'.
Defence officials said the commissioning ceremony of the Base Depot Ship 'INS Tanaji' will be held at the Mankhurd Naval Base Station. Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, Chief of Naval Staff will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. The ceremony will held at 8 am on July 10. "The so called 'Base Depot Ship', will look after berthing and ship lift facilities and will add punch and power to the Indian Navy," said the officials.
Meanwhile, the commissioning ceremony of naval warship 'Sahyadri' will be held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The ceremony will held at 2pm on July 21. AK Antony, Raksha Mantri, will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. "INS Sahyadri will be the third ship of the Shivalik class of stealth frigates," said Indian Defence Chief PRO Manohar Nambiar.
Officials said that INS Sahyadri finished its construction at Mazagon Dock Limited. The keel for INS Sahyadri was laid on March 17, 2003. She was launched on May 27, 2005 and will be commissioned on July 21.
The Project 17 warships are christened after hill ranges in India and the 4,900-tonne vessels are one of the most advanced design with stealth features in the Indian Navy stable. "The MDL had laid the keel of INS Sahyadri in March 2003 and launched it in the water in May 2005. The warship had gone out into the Arabian Sea for sea trials earlier this year. India plans to build seven more warships of this class in the future as a follow-on Project-17A," said the officials.
The Shivalik class frigates are 142-metre long, 17-metre wide warships that run on two Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesel engines and two GE LM2500+ boost turbines in combined diesel or gas (CODOG) configuration.
Indian Navy to commission a warship and a base ship - The Times of India
MUMBAI: The Indian Navy is going to boast its powers with the commissioning of two ships in the coming week. The two ships are 'INS Tanaji' (a base depot ship) and the second is the warship 'INS Sahyadri'.
Defence officials said the commissioning ceremony of the Base Depot Ship 'INS Tanaji' will be held at the Mankhurd Naval Base Station. Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, Chief of Naval Staff will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. The ceremony will held at 8 am on July 10. "The so called 'Base Depot Ship', will look after berthing and ship lift facilities and will add punch and power to the Indian Navy," said the officials.
Meanwhile, the commissioning ceremony of naval warship 'Sahyadri' will be held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. The ceremony will held at 2pm on July 21. AK Antony, Raksha Mantri, will be the Chief Guest on the occasion. "INS Sahyadri will be the third ship of the Shivalik class of stealth frigates," said Indian Defence Chief PRO Manohar Nambiar.
Officials said that INS Sahyadri finished its construction at Mazagon Dock Limited. The keel for INS Sahyadri was laid on March 17, 2003. She was launched on May 27, 2005 and will be commissioned on July 21.
The Project 17 warships are christened after hill ranges in India and the 4,900-tonne vessels are one of the most advanced design with stealth features in the Indian Navy stable. "The MDL had laid the keel of INS Sahyadri in March 2003 and launched it in the water in May 2005. The warship had gone out into the Arabian Sea for sea trials earlier this year. India plans to build seven more warships of this class in the future as a follow-on Project-17A," said the officials.
The Shivalik class frigates are 142-metre long, 17-metre wide warships that run on two Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesel engines and two GE LM2500+ boost turbines in combined diesel or gas (CODOG) configuration.
Indian Navy to commission a warship and a base ship - The Times of India
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Graphic is correct but not 100%. I have seen a video in which navy officer explains that all weapons will be concealed or in such a shape that will deflect the radar reflection. Torpedo will be placed on edge side middle of ship. Missiles will be vls. Main gun gun is placed like internal bay. It will come above cover ,will move in enemy direction,fire & then come back in earlier shape. & that will happen within seconds. So enemy will not have much time. Hilos will be place in specially designed hanger. This ship design is influenced by LCS of US navy.
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Some interesting developments in the MPA field:
Piaggio Launches Special-Missions Avanti II | Aviation International News
Airbus Military C-295 Aircraft Carries Marte Mk2/S Anti-Ship Missile for First Time
Airbus Military Sales Pick Up As C295
(very interesting things about coming upgrades and future capabilities!)
Boeing Offers Medium-sized Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
Piaggio Launches Special-Missions Avanti II | Aviation International News
Airbus Military C-295 Aircraft Carries Marte Mk2/S Anti-Ship Missile for First Time
Airbus Military Sales Pick Up As C295
(very interesting things about coming upgrades and future capabilities!)
Boeing Offers Medium-sized Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
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Sea Hercules--Lockheed's Answer To Indian Navy's MRMR (Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), Responds To RFI
Lockheed Martin has responded with the Sea Hercules to the Indian Navy's Request for Information (RFI) for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.
Lockheed unveiled the maritime version of its successful C-130 Hercules medium airlifter at the Singapore Air Show in February 2012.
Lockheed Martin has built a Maritime configuration for the C-130 that the US Coast Guard currently operates.
The Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance (MPRA) capability is also being enhanced at the request of several international customers to include full Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW). The highly successful Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion MPRA operated by the US Navy and twenty domestic and international operators provides the modern mission system and sensors which can be palletized and transferred to the SC-130J Sea Herc.
The C-130J operates in many different configurations in addition to its primary role as a combat delivery vehicle. Adding full ASW capability to the C-130J is a logical response to meet an international demand for a long range, long time on station, turbo prop multi-role aircraft.
Chindits: Sea Hercules--Lockheed's Answer To Indian Navy's MRMR (Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), Responds To RFI
Lockheed Martin has responded with the Sea Hercules to the Indian Navy's Request for Information (RFI) for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.
Lockheed unveiled the maritime version of its successful C-130 Hercules medium airlifter at the Singapore Air Show in February 2012.
Lockheed Martin has built a Maritime configuration for the C-130 that the US Coast Guard currently operates.
The Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance (MPRA) capability is also being enhanced at the request of several international customers to include full Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW). The highly successful Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion MPRA operated by the US Navy and twenty domestic and international operators provides the modern mission system and sensors which can be palletized and transferred to the SC-130J Sea Herc.
The C-130J operates in many different configurations in addition to its primary role as a combat delivery vehicle. Adding full ASW capability to the C-130J is a logical response to meet an international demand for a long range, long time on station, turbo prop multi-role aircraft.
Chindits: Sea Hercules--Lockheed's Answer To Indian Navy's MRMR (Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), Responds To RFI
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Sea Hercules--Lockheed's Answer To Indian Navy's MRMR (Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft), Responds To RFI
Lockheed Martin has responded with the Sea Hercules to the Indian Navy's Request for Information (RFI) for Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.
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http://www.navy.lk | Indian Naval Ship
The Indian Naval Ship “Chetlat” arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on 18th July 2012. Ship's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Nitin Gupta, accompanied by Indian Defence Adviser to Sri Lanka Captain Sumeet Kapoor, paid a courtesy call on the Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Jayanath Colombage. They held cordial discussions and exchange mementos as a gesture of goodwill.
“Chetlat” is a fast attack craft belonging to the Indian Navy. It is 48.1 meters in length and has a displacement of 288 tons. The visiting Indian naval ship will stay in Sri Lanka until 20th July. Under SLN facilitation, the crew is scheduled to visit historical and important places in the Trincomlee area.
The Indian Naval Ship “Chetlat” arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on 18th July 2012. Ship's Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Nitin Gupta, accompanied by Indian Defence Adviser to Sri Lanka Captain Sumeet Kapoor, paid a courtesy call on the Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Jayanath Colombage. They held cordial discussions and exchange mementos as a gesture of goodwill.
“Chetlat” is a fast attack craft belonging to the Indian Navy. It is 48.1 meters in length and has a displacement of 288 tons. The visiting Indian naval ship will stay in Sri Lanka until 20th July. Under SLN facilitation, the crew is scheduled to visit historical and important places in the Trincomlee area.
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