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2008-08-11 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

French firm to supply Russia with advanced tank thermals

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Posted by lotp 2008-08-11 15:54|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 said Thales is ready to pass Russia all the technical documentation and to help set up a joint venture to produce cameras in 2009.

WTF france?!

Posted by Pliny Sleash8027 2008-08-11 16:42|| 2008-08-11 16:42|| Front Page Top

#2 That Thales equipment is installed on Indian T90s bought from Russia.

Most have broken down in the heat of the Rajasthan desert during exercises. Most of India's T90 fleet is now blind at night and the Indian army is not happy at the failure of its thermal imaging systems.

Posted by john frum 2008-08-11 17:26|| 2008-08-11 17:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Most of India's T90 fleet is now blind at night

Well, if their soldiers unionize like their european betters have, then they will not have to fight at night, on weekends or under dusty conditions.

Posted by SteveS 2008-08-11 18:36|| 2008-08-11 18:36|| Front Page Top

#4 Their tanks are not air-conditioned so they prefer to fight at night. Daytime temps in Rajasthan are 120+ degrees and inside a tank is much hotter.

Posted by john frum 2008-08-11 18:57|| 2008-08-11 18:57|| Front Page Top

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