Thanks for the info Teer.

Regarding the two Akula’s from Russia; i had read there was interest to get two of them but seems like that plan didnt materialize. Only one will be leased.

Also the Hypersonic Air Launched Article missile would be competing with BrahMos 2 for resources. I doubt there are two different programs for the same purpose. Its possibly referring to the same project instead.

DRDO working on an ARM ??? First time I am hearing of that. Any info available on it Teer?

Also, isnt the SLBM the same as the K-15 ?

yes, thats what i meant. Thanks for the info.

It does seem that PAK-FA is compromising a lot on stealth.

Probably an old question… why are the flankers & flanker-ski engines not painted?

No paint means no RAM on them.

^What is that thing popping up above the engines while the J20 is on the ground?

Aircraft-carrier launch delayed by few weeks
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20111111/nation.htm#3

…. There has been a delay in the amalgamation of some critical components on board the 40,000 tonne aircraft carrier, said sources.

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One of the reasons for the delay is the final fitment of the four General Electric-supplied LM 2500 engines. ….

WAPJ 35 had 1/7th Su-27, 1/5th F/A-18, 1/3rd Rafale (yea I know, okay!).

Gives generic Flanker at 7.7 m2, 5 m2 for MiG-29 and F/A-18, and 3m2 for Rafale (okay leave me alone! ).

Peter, its best you run to a cave asap before bluewings and associates see this.

PS: Thanks for the info, but where did this article appear? Any link?

Fennec looks like a nice little chopper. Would be a nice addition to the indian armed forces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deSpPu78bt0

Ka – 226T (with the more powerful engines)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMLCs9HQewE&feature=related

Hot Dawg, Dhruv is a quite a lot bigger than the Alouette II/III which need replacement. There is another ongoing HAL programme for a light helicopter in the same category but only God knows when that will be completed. So for now a ready-made imported product is required.