Indian military Photos & Videos.

[Indianfighter]

Video of Nag anti-tank missile destroying a tank:
http://triotex.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=0

Photo of INS Talwar frigate in Holland:
http://img51.exs.cx/img51/5462/talwar20overall0ol.jpg

The following is a video of a test-flight of the LCA, which has probably been created by Pakistanis. Its audio is jovial, but the video of the LCA is very informative:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2853639506896885406

[Indianfighter]

Photo of Dhruv at Farnborough International Airshow 2006.

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1074778/L/

Photo of HJT-36 at Farnborough International Airshow 2006

http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1075137/L/

[Indianfighter]

Enlarged MFD of HAL Dhruv at Farnborough 2006 :
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=4017

Cockpit of HAl Dhruv at Farnborough 2006 :
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4010&g2_serialNumber=2

Rocket launchers and other pods of the HAL Dhruv:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4000&g2_serialNumber=2

HAl IJT (Intermediate Jet Trainer) at Farnborough 2006 :
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4012&g2_serialNumber=2

Other photos of HAL Dhruv and IJT at Farnborough 2006 :
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=7338

[DPRKUnderground]

The IN looks very impressive. And the Nag is crazy! Hitting it at the top!

[planeman]

Rocket launchers and other pods of the HAL Dhruv:
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4000&g2_serialNumber=2

Just to give more info, I'm pretty sure that the inboard weapons station is carrying twin Mistral IR AAMs similar in capability to the Stinger family, and designed/made by France.

[Indianfighter]

Just to give more info, I'm pretty sure that the inboard weapons station is carrying twin Mistral IR AAMs similar in capability to the Stinger family, and designed/made by France.
Thank you for that information planeman, as I did not know about that weapon. However at an Indian forum, a member mentioned that it was the Lahat missile system from Israel.

Amphibious Floating bridge (http://www.blonnet.com/2006/01/27/images/2006012702560101.jpg)

[swimmerXC]

Do you have any videos of the Indian Navy doing a military drill?

[planeman]

However at an Indian forum, a member mentioned that it was the Lahat missile system from Israel.
It's an easy mistake to make but in this case they be wrong. :coffee:

The LAHAT looks different. At any rate this other picture of the same launcher from another angle confirms my ID. It's a twin Mistral launcher http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=4001

[Indianfighter]

Do you have any videos of the Indian Navy doing a military drill?
The following video demonstrates the hovering of the Harrier and take-off of the Sea-king aircraft over the aircraft-carrier Vikrant of the IN. The audio features a patriotic song.
The quality of the video is slightly poor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKaSAumUeBU&mode=related&search=
At any rate this other picture of the same launcher from another angle confirms my ID. It's a twin Mistral launcher
Well, the following report about the Dhruv's exhibition at the Farnborough 2006 mentions that the Dhruv shall be fitted with 8 LAHAT missile systems :

"The Army version has eight LAHAT air-to-ground laser homing missiles as well as a radar warning receiver and decoy launcher and Israeli avionics. A GIAT M621 2 mm gun turret can be fitted in place of the H-MOSP sensor pod."

Source:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnist1.asp?main_variable=Columnist&file_name=mehta%2Fmehta67.txt&writer=mehta

[planeman]

Well, the following report about the Dhruv's exhibition at the Farnborough 2006 mentions that the Dhruv shall be fitted with 8 LAHAT missile systems :

"The Army version has eight LAHAT air-to-ground laser homing missiles as well as a radar warning receiver and decoy launcher and Israeli avionics. A GIAT M621 2 mm gun turret can be fitted in place of the H-MOSP sensor pod."

Source:
http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnist1.asp?main_variable=Columnist&file_name=mehta%2Fmehta67.txt&writer=mehtaYes, but that doesn't make those LAHAT. It can carry eight LAHAt - i.e. two quad launchers - but those are still Mistral. LAHAT looks like this: http://www.defense-update.com/images/lahat-quad.jpg - you don't have to start counting on your toes to realise that a twin Mistral launcher is not a quad LAHAT launcher. :nana:

[Indianfighter]

Your assesment about the presence of mistral missiles on the Dhruv appears correct, but the following statements mention a quad mistral system :-

"The Army has also decided to arm the ALH Dhruv with a
quad MBDA Mistral missile pod, a 20 mm
gun from GIAT, rocket pods from FZ
Belgium and with Israeli EW equipment at
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)."

Source:
ASIAN MILITARY REVIEW INDIA NEWS (http://66.249.93.104/search?q=cache:cftu5LHZLfoJ:www.asianmilitaryrevie w.com/CurrentIssue/volume13_issue2/52-56-india-news.pdf+dhruv+mistral&hl=en&gl=in&ct=clnk&cd=29&client=firefox-a)

It maybe possible that a dual-mistral launcher may have been selected. Also, the author of the article posted by me, is Major General (retd) Ashok K Mehta, who is a defence columnist. His article about the Dhruv at Farnborough 2006 does not mention the Mistral, but the LAHAT. Can it be possible that a dual Lahat launcher has been developed ?

IAF MiG-25U Walkaround (http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Images/main.php?g2_itemId=7340)
Source : Bharat-Rakshak.

[planeman]

---bangs head against wall---

The pictures show twin Mistral AAM tubes.

The quad LAHAT may have been on the other side of the aircraft - this picture of it at Paris airshow clearly shows the LAHAT: http://r2singh.tripod.com/paris_air_show/index.album?i=11&s=1
http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=87722

[Indianfighter]

---bangs head against wall---
I have acknowledged your assessment earlier already, hence such statements are unnecessary. Besides my photos in question were from Farnborough and not Paris.


Brahmos missile launch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSqzfeMLtyo)

Video of Brahmos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJCQc1obEsQ&mode=related&search=)--The quality of the video is poor since it has been filmed from a TV screen.

[Indianfighter]

The following photos have been obtained from courtesy of Igorr, Bharat-Rakshak forums. The accompanying captions are also due to him.

Indian Army soldiers jump from a tank during a military exercise in Jagraon, in the northern Indian state of Punjab, Friday, May 19, 2006. The Army is holding the Sanghe Shakti, one of its largest exercises, in Punjab to validate its new doctrine of a proactive strategy to overcome hostile forces. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/6175/t90s002ft.jpg

An Indian army soldier stands on a T-90 tank during an army exercise on the outskirts of Ludhiana, in the northern Indian state of Punjab May 19, 2006. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/7336/t90s013sc.jpg

[Indianfighter]

The following videos are due to the courtesy of Harry, from Bharat-rakshak forums. The videos have been recorded partly from Doordarshan TV channel, which is run by the government of India.

LCA demonstrating the roll manoeuver (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-337231184974588369)--An excellent video that shows the LCA performing manouevers for the first time.
The final few seconds displays the Dhruv helicopter.

Indian Air Force at war (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUSvPy1SWAo)

[Indianfighter]

The following videos are courtesy of Mr. cuntrascal' from YouTube.com

LCA cruising upside down after rolling, and breaking formation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE11HJgHdNI)

LCA pitching-up, in formation and just before landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQj0cpiZZCk)--Note the fast pitching up from behind the chequered tower.

[Indianfighter]

The following videos are the courtesy of cuntrascal and posted at youtube.com.

LCA performing a multiple roll manouever (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-337231184974588369)

LCA performing fast pitch-up manouever, flying in formation, and before landing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE11HJgHdNI)--Video is shaky and some ground obstacles are visible.

[Indianfighter]

Dhruv helicopters of the Sarang Aerobatic team perform manouevers at an airshow. (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4357278030864763264&q=bharat+rakshak+lca&hl=en)

[bd popeye]

26 October 2006, Indian Ocean. Here are some recent pictures of Malabar 2006. Which is a multinational exercise between the U.S., Indian and Canadian armed forces to increase interoperability between the three nations and support international security cooperation missions. The fine Indian soldiers pictured here are assigned to the 9th Battalion of the Sikh Infantry training onboard the USS Boxer(LHD-4). All pictures courtsey of the US Navy.

[bd popeye]

A few more pics of Malabar 2006. Enjoy!

[Indianfighter]

Thanks Mr. bd Popeye for posting the photos of Malabar 2006.

Here are some more photos from the same exercise which can be of interest to you :
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9403/31405380my6.jpg
Courtesy of Vick, Bharat-Rakshak forums.

Helicopters are seen landing on the American aircraft carrier USS Boxer
http://www.daijiworld.com/images1/richie_1030_raj2.jpg
Image courtesy of Mr. Rajtilak Naik on board in Panaji, India.

The Sea King helicopter of INS Mysore, and H-46 Naval helicopters, the American Navy are seen in a balancing act
http://www.daijiworld.com/images1/richie_1030_raj3.jpg
Image courtesy of Mr. Rajtilak Naik on board in Panaji, India.

http://www.daijiworld.com/images1/richie_1030_raj5.jpg
Image courtesy of Mr. Rajtilak Naik on board in Panaji, India.

View from the Indian Naval helicopter Sea King
http://www.daijiworld.com/images1/richie_1030_raj14.jpg
Image courtesy of Mr. Rajtilak Naik on board in Panaji, India.

The speeding of INS Mysore.
http://www.daijiworld.com/images1/richie_1030_raj16.jpg
Image courtesy of Mr. Rajtilak Naik on board in Panaji, India.

Excercise Shatrujeet, which was held between the US and Indian Armies in parrallel to Malabar 2006 :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/militarypix/fresh/more/more/31411177.jpg
Courtesy of ssmitra, Bharat-Rakshak forums and militaryphotos.net.

http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov12006/img/2.jpg
Courtesy of SaiK, Bharat-Rakshak forums.

Note : This photo is not from Malabar 2006.
Brahmos missile after destroyng the ship, INS Petya :
http://img45.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc63&image=18489_SER.jpg

Here are photos of the Border Personnel Meet on the Indo-China border : Oct. 30, 2006.

Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control at Bumla, on the India-China Border, Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. The BPM are held twice a year in May and October, hosted alternately by India and China, to ensure peace and stability along the border. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi) [Courtesy of Manu, Bharat-Rakshak forums]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/militarypix/fresh/more/more/31416532.jpg

Another photo from the same meeting :
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/He219/dailypix/militarypix/fresh/more/more/31412340.jpg

[bd popeye]

Great pictures Mr Indianfighter! Great!:) Nice to see such a spirit of co-operation between India and the US. And of course India and the PRC.


Helicopters are seen landing on the American aircraft carrier USS Boxer

I'm sure those Indian pilots are highly skilled in landing on an aircraft carrier. You readers have to realize that the ship is moving when the helos come in for a landing. Not an easy task.

[Jeff Head]

Great pictures Mr Indianfighter! Great!:) Popeye...have you seen these photos out of Russia on the reconstruction and refitting of the former Russin Gorshkov into the soon to be new Indian Navy carrier, the Vikramaditya?

http://www.bobhenneman.info/vik3.JPG

http://www.bobhenneman.info/vik2.JPG

The Indian Navy is going to have a strong carrier in the Indian Ocean soon...followed in three or four years first by one, and then two of their own indeginous designs.

[Finn McCool]

What is going to happen to the Virrat? I'm pretty sure it will be scrapped not long after the Vikramaditya comes online, but I'm not sure.

[mortthewiz]

Aerial imagery of Mumbai navy base, indian two aircraft carriers can be seen along with submarines and other naval vessles:

http://www.intrepidearth.com/tour/06/12/25/index.php?loc=default

[planeman]

Indian produced MiG-29K. Guess this squashes all the speculation about 'new' folding wings and tail.
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5094/11695061907sx.jpg

[planeman]

Another interesting pic of the same
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/4130/img5839sm9fl.jpg

[Indra]

This one'sfrom Kargil.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu5gzo_wXko :)

[bd popeye]

I'm sure the IN fans will enjoy these pictures!

Recently in the PHILIPPINE SEA (April 9, 2007) – U.S. and Indian Navy ships conducts a formation during Exercise Malabar 07-01. Malabar is a bilateral U.S.-Indian Navy training exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John L. Beeman (RELEASED)

The thumbnails are nice but click these links for full size pictures! Enjoy!

http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/070409-N-9851B-003.jpg

http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/070409-N-9851B-006.jpg

[Indianfighter]

Well, despite Gollevainen's rule that China and Indian militaries should not be discussed in the same thread, the following are the latest images of the Joint Sino-Indian army excersices held in Kunming, China, today. The exercises have been named, "Hand in Hand".

http://bp3.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R20IuK60U-I/AAAAAAAABQc/850NtVghxo4/s1600-h/obstacle-791072.jpg

http://bp3.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R20ItK60U8I/AAAAAAAABQM/U_1o7le-VmE/s1600-h/CBT-787478.jpg

http://bp1.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R20Itq60U9I/AAAAAAAABQU/5h8uM_eCqM0/s1600-h/CBT02-789213.jpg

Courtesy of Shiv Aroor, journalist, Headlines Today. Some more images are expected to be posted during the course of the joint excersices.

[Indianfighter]

The following are photos taken yesterday of the Indo-China excersises in Kunming, China. Captions are provided below each image.

http://bp2.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2-I7a60U_I/AAAAAAAABQk/qrl08VPiJM8/s1600-h/room+intervention+02-783064.jpg

http://bp2.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2-I8a60VAI/AAAAAAAABQs/zGHgHwfCMR0/s1600-h/room+intervention-786293.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2-I8660VBI/AAAAAAAABQ0/nzQ5ryRk3K0/s1600-h/Kungfu-789710.jpg

http://bp2.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2-I9a60VCI/AAAAAAAABQ8/upMsqqIbNQI/s1600-h/Yoga-791553.jpg

http://bp3.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2--Iq60VEI/AAAAAAAABRM/-c-n2WWIsnw/s1600-h/BB-706011.jpg

http://bp2.blogger.com/_o_no4M2xEPY/R2--Ia60VDI/AAAAAAAABRE/KmpmI1ucPvk/s1600-h/Banquet-704338.jpg

Courtesy, Shiv Aroor, from his blog Livefist.

Note to admins : The IMG feature seems to be disabled.

[Indianfighter]

Photos of Conclusion of India-China military excersise, "Hand in Hand", held at Kunming military Academy, China.

http://livefist.blogspot.com/2007/12/photos-of-conclusion-of-india-china.html

Courtesy, Shiv Aroor.

[Gollevainen]

Well, despite Gollevainen's rule that China and Indian militaries should not be discussed in the same thread, the following are the latest images

Its not my rule, but forum's rule. I just conduct the rules.
Anyway, comon sense is naturally allowed and we all know the difference between this and what the rules mean. No need to be a pedant

Gollevainen
Super Mod

[Indianfighter]

Additional photos from the same Sino-Indian excercise at Kunming, China :

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2292/ic2ze6.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5492/ic3qa3.jpg
(The IAF Il-76 is in the background)

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2341/ic4cy9.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/715/ic1xu2.jpg
(The arrival of Il-76)

[B]Its not my rule, but forum's rule. I just conduct the rules.
Anyway, comon sense is naturally allowed and we all know the difference between this and what the rules mean. No need to be a pedant
All of us know the rules and their standing. My comment was a jovial one in light of a very recent warning that you'd expressed to give in the Bhutan thread.

Courtesy of the images : hqian from bharat-rakshak.com