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- 18 May 2021 16:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
- Replies: 1447
- Views: 322626
Re: 2021 Five State Elections
May be this is just the beginning of true "khela". mark this post..it will be prophetic..quite similar to the khela in J&K My request to BJP would be to actually do something instead of indulging in this khela or that. There is nothing chanakiyan in getting your workers killed and tor...
- 18 May 2021 16:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3161
- Views: 935936
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
The US's latest hyper bomber in the works? Why one's been crying for aeons that the IAF are myopic not inducting a strategic bomber. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/sr-72-mach-6-bomber-could-shake-world-185347 So what would you like to not spend on? Or have you a money plant that the MoD c...
- 18 May 2021 16:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3161
- Views: 935936
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Is the US military establishment really this dumb? :roll: We may not know the identities of all the mysterious craft that American military personnel and others have been seeing in the skies as of late, but I have seen more than enough to tell you that it is clear that a very terrestrial adversary ...
- 16 May 2021 18:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826998
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
https://twitter.com/Ak5985965/status/1392045214697656321?s=19 The Prince of Good times on how praveen sawhney type are a weapon of chinese : TWITTER @Ak5985965: There is a lot of misinformation about defence matters in media. Much of it is deliberate because our enemies - China, Pak want to make ga...
- 17 Apr 2021 19:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
- Replies: 1447
- Views: 322626
Re: 2021 Five State Elections
Yup, they are actually good at winning elections. Plus they are experts when it comes to election time wittiness.Prem Kumar wrote:^ Was the response because he was speaking in Hindi?
Anyway, amazing tagline from Shah. I truly enjoy it when Modi-Shah are in election mode. It'll rain 6's & 4's!
- 17 Apr 2021 19:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
https://hindi.news18.com/news/bihar/patna-political-equation-change-in-bihar-with-lalu-prasad-coming-out-on-bail-cgnt-3561429.html Lalu granted bail by Ranchi HC. He will try to topple Nitish sarkar now. Speaker and governor both belong to BJP. I do not see how Lalu will topple Nitish without bjp b...
- 17 Apr 2021 06:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7574
- Views: 1786069
Re: Understanding the US - Again
For America especially white people and too a certain extent even Asian americans, BLM is far worse than jihadis. In this context Jihadis do not pose the same perceptible threat that BLM poses. By the way Indian-Americans and PIOs along with other Asian-americans based in America have suffered much...
- 16 Apr 2021 23:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7574
- Views: 1786069
Re: Understanding the US - Again
For America especially white people and too a certain extent even Asian americans, BLM is far worse than jihadis. In this context Jihadis do not pose the same perceptible threat that BLM poses. By the way Indian-Americans and PIOs along with other Asian-americans based in America have suffered much...
- 16 Apr 2021 18:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 7574
- Views: 1786069
Re: Understanding the US - Again
BLM can never be worse than jihadis, and that is indeed a highly self-defeating comparison to make. However far-fetched the rhetoric of BLM, the fact that Blacks were brought to America as slaves, enslaved for centuries, then subjected to all kinds of discrimination even after being emancipated is ...
- 10 Apr 2021 19:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
- Replies: 467
- Views: 249126
Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
...... Add to this the 6-8 SSBNs,6 SSNs plus a few 2-4 Akula SSGNs,will give us another 12-16 N-boats,a total of 36-40 subs,the minimum number to deal with both the PLAN and PN.This is excluding an unknown number of mini-subs,UUSVs,which are meant for coastal duties and chokepoints. It looks like t...
- 10 Apr 2021 19:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1858
- Views: 604998
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Thanks for the link. While Kilo is itself very quiet, the scorpene is even quieter. Kilo drawback and strength is it how it achieved quietness with double hull design rather which allows it to be quiet without having to develop new materials and design like scorpene. However this comes at great cos...
- 10 Apr 2021 12:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Thanks for the info. A mass manufactured vaccine(covidshield in this case) in control of islamics was never a good idea though.chetak wrote:No, not, never.darshhan wrote:
You can never be sure.
adar is parsi
and
tehseen & shahdad are muslims
- 10 Apr 2021 11:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1858
- Views: 604998
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Thanks for the link. While Kilo is itself very quiet, the scorpene is even quieter.kit wrote:https://malaysiamilitarypower.blogspot. ... ce-in.htmldarshhan wrote:By the way how does the kilo fare against scorpene in terms of performance especially acoustic profile?
- 10 Apr 2021 11:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
You can never be sure.arshyam wrote:^^ Is Adar Poonawalla related to these guys?
- 08 Apr 2021 22:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1858
- Views: 604998
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
By the way how does the kilo fare against scorpene in terms of performance especially acoustic profile?
- 04 Apr 2021 22:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Namo might be the best Prime Minister of India till date especially in terms of welfare for poor and infrastructure creation.(My personal favourite though is PVNR. LBS had too short period of rule hence I am not counting him.) So while Namo is definitely one of the best leaders this country ever had...
- 04 Apr 2021 22:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Yati Narsinghanand has every right to give interviews just as i have every reason to suspect someone's motive when they talk non-stop to everyone with a camera and microphone in hand. What exactly was the purpose of holding a press conference weeks after a petty incident had died down ? If he has p...
- 04 Apr 2021 22:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Does all this matter if the choice is between old Congress and new Congress(i.e BJP)?AshishA wrote: Well this is how congress govt came to power in 2004. Because people sat out...........
- 04 Apr 2021 21:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
As per you only BJP leaders should have the right to give interviews. As I stated earlier BJP cannot tolerate any other Hindu leader rising who does not come from its own ranks. Instead of working towards establishing a Hindu Civilizational state, it is focussed towards scuttling those who it perce...
- 04 Apr 2021 21:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Not voting because some conditions are not met is a great way of taking 10 steps backwards for failing to take 2 steps forward. There are many things that can be done without attracting unnecessary attention, Yati Narsinghanandji is brave and must be lauded for protecting the temple but i really co...
- 04 Apr 2021 21:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
In case of any of the following conditions 1. If Yati Narsinghanand ji is harmed in any way. 2. If govt control of Temples is not relinquished by october 2023 3. If GoI doesn't take active and visible steps to dissolve Pakistan by October 2023 Then I will sit out in the next Lok Sabha elections i e...
- 04 Apr 2021 17:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
In case of any of the following conditions 1. If Yati Narsinghanand ji is harmed in any way. 2. If govt control of Temples is not relinquished by october 2023 3. If GoI doesn't take active and visible steps to dissolve Pakistan by October 2023 Then I will sit out in the next Lok Sabha elections i e ...
- 04 Apr 2021 17:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 737624
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Can the F-15EX whatever carry BMos., both ASM and AAMs. Nein my fuhrer! So big deal about its superior radar .It just makes the A/C for for the AEW job! Jokes aside,an upgraded SS would be a much better bet in every sense.Could be capable of carrying the Kinzhal LR AAM too if reqd.And certainly che...
- 10 Mar 2021 00:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Women in Combat
- Replies: 578
- Views: 140033
Re: Women in Combat
Looks like some here need to read up on Velu Nachiyar, Kuyili and countless other women warriors in our history. Being dependent on women for securing any nation and too much glamourising of females in military points to one major flaw in that society. That the men of such a nation are weak and imp...
- 10 Mar 2021 00:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Women in Combat
- Replies: 578
- Views: 140033
Re: Women in Combat
.... What you are saying does make sense. Intelligence agencies around the world use this format to infiltrate their targets. Following their cue the elite special forces like SFOD, Devgru and israeli SF have also been inducting limited number of qualified women for executing niche tasks. However t...
- 09 Mar 2021 00:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Women in Combat
- Replies: 578
- Views: 140033
Re: Women in Combat
Somehow I am not comfortable with women in the special forces. While the photo-ops and image management is fine and dandy, hope the gobmint will not use them as the tip of the spear. The physical and mental toughness required in the forces should not be diluted in the interest of promoting diversit...
- 05 Mar 2021 10:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826998
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
A few x-posts.... Govt okays 12 new SSB battalions for Nepal, Bhutan borders . The government has sanctioned a dozen fresh SSB battalions, comprising over 13,000 personnel for the Nepal and Bhutan borders guarding force, to "fortify" defences along these fronts including the tri-junction ...
- 20 Feb 2021 12:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
- Replies: 769
- Views: 369927
Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Don't worry. Most of these interviews are email interviews. So no question of being insulting or ill mannered.hemant_sai wrote:Though I would love to see more such interviews from DDR, I didn't like the manners. At times it appears insulting for the person being interviewed.
- 16 Feb 2021 11:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 863
- Views: 471021
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
A program of AMCA's complexity will require at least 10-12 years after the first flight to reach a stage where full fledged induction into the IAF can begin. How does Spacex manage to induct its systems on such a short time frame. It will be worthwhile to study their efforts. These 2-3 decade progr...
- 30 Jan 2021 17:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
^^^ That is an absolute must. Sikhs constitute about 2.5% of the population, but in the armed forces they are about 12% . For the nation's sake the representation in the armed forces should reflect that of the general population roughly. For a long long time I have been suggesting inducting more pe...
- 29 Jan 2021 16:41
- Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
- Replies: 5960
- Views: 2354227
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
It may not be a compromise at all. That was my kind of my point. If you are looking from an intercept efficiency perspective it is actually a superior solution whereas if you are looking from a defended area standpoint the vertical launcher can begin to make more sense (and other scenarios as well)...
- 27 Jan 2021 23:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3166733
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
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- 27 Jan 2021 18:06
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140985
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Brother, The nuclear triad concept makes sense for a $20 trillion economy and not for a basketcase economy like us with less than $3 trillion economy. Even by 2030 we will be still at around $7 trillion dollar gdp. For us this is just vishwaguru level delusion. Again why do you want to carry cruise...
- 27 Jan 2021 13:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140985
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
2 reasons why the UCAV approach is limited: 1) We will need strategic payloads to be carried by manned aircraft 2) I doubt if UCAVs will be trusted with cruise missiles anytime soon IMO, there is a definite requirement for a manned, stealth bomber program. From a nuclear triad perspective, this wil...
- 27 Jan 2021 11:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140985
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
I hope when they say Scalp, they mean an Indian weapon similar to Scalp. I really don't us to spend money on integrating a super expensive silver bullet like Scalp. We need air launch low-vis CM in hundreds, so it must be Indian developed. Just need a CM engine and a bigger SAAW. I think, once we m...
- 27 Jan 2021 11:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6214
- Views: 1893273
Re: Internal Security Watch
There is a clear strategy to target Hindus in their own homeland, if they don't consign themselves to meek dhimmification towards these aggressive anti-national forces. But this is also a chance for us to improve our Hindu "Qaum": - Get rid of antiquated concept of "Dharmic" bro...
- 18 Jan 2021 19:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 863
- Views: 471021
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
I think an AMCA becoming operational in the Mid-Late 2030's is a good target to shoot for. It is achievable though obviously there is risk as is with any advanced technology development and testing. There was a reference to "6th generation technology" mentioned in some past postings and a...
- 12 Jan 2021 20:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140985
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
In case US decides to apply Catsaa sanctions on Bharat for procuring Russian S400s, where does that leave Tejas program i.e wrt engines for which we are solely dependent on America??
- 01 Jan 2021 15:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13086
Re: Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away
Om Shanti. A warrior and a mountaineer par excellence. You will be missed Sir.
- 01 Jan 2021 14:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
- Replies: 5269
- Views: 1826998
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Another aspect is that being seen as "benign" makes us more acceptable as we move towards 10T GDP and above. We are not seen as threat and a nation which will not use force, unless attacked. Getting towards the 10T is our biggest priority. Chini's wolf warriors and Pak's "freedom fig...