What kind of weapons does India plan to use in INS vikramaditya - the aircraft carrier ?
487789
INS Vikramaditya is actually the rechristened Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. When it enters service with the IN, it will have a wide array of weaponry on board. Its main punch will come from the air arm. Contrary to the previous answer, they are not going to use VTOL/VSTOL aircraft (like the IN's current Harriers). In all likelihood, the IN will acquire a squadron of Russian MiG 29 MKs (Naval Variant). Since these are regular supersonic combat aircraft, INS Vikramaditya is being fitted with a ski ramp and a catapult system to aid in their take off. Landing arrestor gear will help the aircraft get back on the flight deck safely.\nIn addition to the air arm, the carrier will also carry the regular complement of torpedoes, missiles (Israeli Barak and the Indo-Russian Brahmos), AA guns and other stuff we don't know of as yet.\nTrust me though, it will add quite a bit of punch to a Navy that's already there amongst the best.
60424
Your , question, is vague, but the princpal use of Naval Guns is to, soften Beachhead, landing areas, SOP, in Marine assault Forces, waterbourne assaults !
866447
master blaster.....\n\ntendulkar.......is sufficient!!!
287824
AK-47's are nice weapons. So are Air to Air missiles! America does it too, so don't complain.
1040938
Probably the B83 nuclear weapon which is about 1.2Mt.\n\nThe most powerful weapon the US has developed was the Mk-41 which is a 25Mt bomb, nearly 2000 times as large as the bomb dropped on Hiroshima.  The Mk-41 has been retired for some time.\n\nThe most powerful weapon system currently deployed would be the Ohio class submarines which can carry 24 Trident II SLBMs, each capable of delivering up to 3.4Mt.
318358
a rifle or pistol?\nyou can take weapons on planes so as long as thy are declared and locked up ( there are kept in the baggage hold ), but it's India's custom officals that I would worry about.
119910
That's a scary tought.\n\nI don't think such a question can be put under such a hypothesis, since both countries are nuclear powers AND both governments proved to be strong-headed.\nIn the event of open conflict I believe neither will concede defeat without first resorting to their nuclear arsenal (after all, Pakistan built its arsenal for this very purpose, to counter the Indian threat). If such was the case, I doubt the human race will live to see the next day.\nIndia can't neutralize Pakistan's friend, unless it gains that permanent seat with veto in the UN Security Council, but then India wouldn't need to invade Pakistan, that would be too stupid.
591712
aircraft:\n\nMC-200 I to Vll "Saetta", Macchi\nMC.202 III to  XII"Folgore", Macchi\nMC-205 V Series I "Veltro", Macchi\nMC-205 V Series III "Veltro", Macchi\nFiat CR-42 "Falco"(biplane)\nFiat G.50\nJu52 " Stuka"\nRegia Marina \nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regia_Marina#With_the_Axis\n"Fleet-in-being" mediterranean fleet - see Taranto\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Taranto\n\nArmy\n\nhttp://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-weapons/italian_ww2.htm\nhttp://mailer.fsu.edu/~akirk/tanks/Italy/italy.html\nhttp://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://digilander.libero.it/avantisavoiait/Regio%2520Esercito.htm&prev=/search%3Fq%3DRegio%2BEsercito%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26rls%3DGGLG,GGLG:2005-51,GGLG:en
28348
no company manufactures missiles for India. Indian missiles are manufactured by the Indian Army/Airforce/Navy and are developed by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) which is government funded.
616849
Admiral Arun Prakash, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC\nIN Service No. 00590-R\n\nIf you're in the mood for extra gyaan, read on:\n\nAdmiral Arun Prakash assumed charge of the Indian Navy, as the 20th Chief of Naval Staff, on 31 July 2004. He was born in Anantnag, in the Kashmir valley, in October 1944. His father served in the Kashmir Civil Service, retiring as the District Commissioner of Leh, and young Arun's early childhood was spent in various towns of the Valley as well as Jammu and Ladakh districts. Although his two elder brothers served in the Indian Army, he was struck by sea fever from an early age and joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) as a Naval Cadet in 1961. He was formally commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Indian Navy on 01 January 1966.\n\nAdmiral Prakash specialized in aviation, and qualified as an aircraft carrier pilot on the Sea Hawk jet fighter from the deck of INS Vikrant in 1968. His aviation tenures include service in a number of Indian Naval Air Squadrons, namely INAS 550 Flying Fish, INAS 551 Phantoms and INAS 300 White Tigers. In 1976, when the maritime reconnaissance role came to the Indian Navy, he converted to, and briefly flew the four-engined Super Constellation with the INAS 312 Albatross unit. He has commanded two Air Squadrons, and the Naval Air Station INS Hansa. While in command of INAS 300, he supervised the conversion and operational training of the crew on the Sea Harrier VSTOL fighter in 1983, and ferried the aircraft back to India from the United Kingdom. He has flown 2500 hours on a variety of single and multi-engined aircraft from the aircraft carrier and ashore.\n\nAs a young officer, Admiral Prakash served afloat on the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, the ASW frigate INS Kirpan and the light cruiser INS Delhi. In subsequent years, he was privileged to command a variety of seagoing units which included the missile boat INS Chatak, the training frigate INS Beas and the ASW frigate INS Vindhyagiri, and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. He commanded the Eastern Fleet from 1995 to 1997. On promotion to Rear Admiral in 1993, he served as ACNS (Air) and as the Assistant Chief of Personnel. In the rank of Vice Admiral, he has been the Commandant of the National Defence Academy (from 1997 to 1999) and Chief of Personnel at Naval HQ (from 1999 to 2001). In October 2001, he was appointed the first Commander-in-Chief of the newly created Andaman & Nicobar Command and served in that capacity till taking over as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the prestigious Western Naval Command - the sword arm of the Indian Navy - on 31 December 2002. He took over as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff at Naval HQ on 17 October 2003 and held that post till he became the Chief on Naval Staff on 31 July 2004. He was appointed as the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) on 28 January 2005.\n\nAdmiral Prakash graduated from the IAF's Test Pilots School in 1976, from the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in 1979 and from the US Naval War College in 1990. As a young Lieutenant, during the 1971 war, he served with an IAF fighter-bomber unit (No.20 Lightnings Squadron) flying Hawker Hunters, and was awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry in air action over West Pakistan and Jammu & Kashmir. He is the recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal (1985), the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (1991) and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (2002) for distinguished services rendered. The Admiral comes from a family with a strong military tradition; his two elder brothers, having both retired after distinguished careers in the Indian Army, and many nephews and nieces either serving in the armed forces or married to service officers. The Admiral and Mrs. Kumkum Prakash have one daughter who is married to a retired IAF pilot.
43481
just for start: a quick explenation about those systems:\nHARM = high-speed antiradiation missile. a misslie carried by an airplane, locked on an enemy radar system, and guides itself to it. perfect for destroying enemy air defense radar posts.\nJDAM = Joint Direct Attack Munition - long ranged bomb that can accuratly hit its target in any weather. navigates itselt through a GPS system.\n\nReleasing those weapons to other countries has to be confirmed by the senat, and only after this country has signed a special contract with the US (CISMOA).\nChina is trying to oppose this request, because those weapon system will change the balance of power in the region. The US is probably going to surrender to China's demands.
1050186
Hey, folks.  You need to know that India and Pakistan have subs.  Very important distinction, they also have nukes.\n\nPakistan have several French Agnosta class subs with torp tubes.  The tubes may be retrofit-able to "dry" launch cruise type missiles, which Pakistan also has.  (Dry launch is launching the missile from the chamber before the rocket fires).\n\nSleep tight, everyone.  \n\n(May I recommend Guiness and Jameson?)
484710
With operated-gun turrets and man held machine guns like on the deck sort of like the ones in the movie Pearl Harbor that the African American used. You know, that guy who did the Radio movie as well. There should be at least two air craft even though its not a carrier and a battleship. Two mini man subs.... Sonar, radar, everything. missiles but why do you want to know? Hmm? I looked at your answering history and you're obsessed with war man. Of course the above is just something I made up.
275320
Both LTTE and the Srilankan Government should come forward for peace talks. This issue can be resolved only be hearty talks and not by armaments. \n Lets hope for a better future and let our future generation break the slave cuffs and breathe the free air.
230221
The F/A-18 Hornet.\n\nHere's a good site for references.  I don't agree with all of their posititions, but they do do thier homework on weapon systems:\nhttp://www.fas.org\n\nAlso:\nhttp://www.navy.mil
531049
Personally I would envision either the Russian MiG29 or the French Mirage 2000 since the country is familiar with these aircraft technologies since they have used previous versions of Aircraft from these countries. \n\nRemembering that India is a country with relatively low GDP per capita I would imagine the Russian contender would probably be the most suited because of cheap parts and you get the most bang for the buck so to speak (i.e. it is the one of the cheapest aircraft in the list and its far from the worst aircraft on that list).  \n\nThe Euro fighter is probably the most potent being the only 5th generation fighter on the list but the 70 million odd US dollars buying a single aircraft is expensive.\n\nThe Swedish Gripen is probably a good deal since India uses some Swidish systems but parts may be a problem and diplomatic relations are not as close as you want it to be especially when relying on other countries for your war-industry. The Euro-fighter and Fa-18 hornet also fall into the diplomatic relations issue.\n\nThe French Mirage is good becuase France is reliable to sell parts (they sell to anyone)and their weapon systems have been proved well for India in previous conflicts.
1049075
My view is that since India has perfected a nuclear weapon, both countries should come to an understanding about how, when, it might be used, and how  secrets should be protected.