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- 14 May 2024 19:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
To take a city the size of Kharkiv, it is estimated Russia will need at least 300,000 troops.
- 14 May 2024 19:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu is out. Apparently he had been in that position for almost 15 years.
FSB head has also been replaced.
FSB head has also been replaced.
- 14 May 2024 11:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3253
- Views: 2393912
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Yes takes a long lead times to set up production ecosystem and scale up from orders being placed. Usually it is anywhere between 12 months to 36 months.
And sometimes even longer when original vendors go out of business.
And sometimes even longer when original vendors go out of business.
- 14 May 2024 02:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3253
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Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
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There would also be a need to at the minimum license manufacturing of core replacement parts for regular wear and tear. For example, gun barrel.
There would also be a need to at the minimum license manufacturing of core replacement parts for regular wear and tear. For example, gun barrel.
- 11 May 2024 13:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Excellent summary of drone warfare in the Ukraine-Russia war GAME OF DRONES … Next-generation drones with AI In response to the increasing challenges posed by EW systems, both Ukraine and Russia are racing to develop drones guided by artificial intelligence. These drones identify and lock onto their...
- 11 May 2024 12:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
FPV drones https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9xqwpIhbOZ3cvJWabVMM2ethjbxkqewb02VVx__dgUzsWJ2oRGYX2t-s&s=10 https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1bi92lw/evolution_of_fpv_drones_in_almost_two_years_of/ Plus, there are also big multi-use rotor drones. Maritim...
- 11 May 2024 12:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Real combat product R&D with very rapid inception-to-fielding and continuous iterations.
By the end, Ukrainian drone manufacturers (200+) will be one of the top exporters for drones. It will be similar with the Russians. You can’t beat “combat-proven”!
Real combat product R&D with very rapid inception-to-fielding and continuous iterations.
By the end, Ukrainian drone manufacturers (200+) will be one of the top exporters for drones. It will be similar with the Russians. You can’t beat “combat-proven”!
- 10 May 2024 03:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Evolving weaponized drones https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNAUBTWW8AAcr63.jpg https://twitter.com/bloombergblower/status/1787951066232881168 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSNb5VUKFSDd4SkpUhuD2rhD9n8vUQ_jKOEGuXxXG2pFDtNTSTwYBBQD53A&s=10 https://twitter.com/clashreport/status/1...
- 07 May 2024 03:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
It has also come to light that $28 billion of the $61 billion US military aid package is actually for replacement of US stocks for previously donated military equipments/weapons.
- 07 May 2024 02:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6393
- Views: 2101484
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Too much dependence on US F-404/F-414 engines!
Even if India doesn’t want to invest in its Kaveri program, it should at least diversify its engine imports to mitigate the impacts of potential sanctions by any one nation.
Even if India doesn’t want to invest in its Kaveri program, it should at least diversify its engine imports to mitigate the impacts of potential sanctions by any one nation.
- 07 May 2024 02:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
^^^ Apparently, the aid artillery rounds have started reaching the front lines. Let’s see what happens. Rest of 2024 for Ukraine would be to stabilize their frontlines. Russia has had the initiative for the last 6-8 months. There have been talks of Russian summer offensive from the north towards Kha...
- 06 May 2024 03:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2283
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Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Vehicles for troop transport need to have some level of bulletproofing.
- 04 May 2024 13:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Many “red lines” have already been crossed
UK has now removed restrictions on its Storm Shadow LRCM being used against military targets inside Russia. France has mentioned they will send in troops if Ukrainian lines get breached.
Many “red lines” have already been crossed
UK has now removed restrictions on its Storm Shadow LRCM being used against military targets inside Russia. France has mentioned they will send in troops if Ukrainian lines get breached.
- 04 May 2024 03:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
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Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
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If they are going to be around for another two decades then we can assume radar, electronics and weapon package would be updated too at some point.
Main weapon upgrade in my mind would be the air defense:
VL-SRSAM (40km) replace Barak-1 (8km)
If they are going to be around for another two decades then we can assume radar, electronics and weapon package would be updated too at some point.
Main weapon upgrade in my mind would be the air defense:
VL-SRSAM (40km) replace Barak-1 (8km)
- 03 May 2024 16:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Update on Ukraine F-16s. First lot will be 12 pilots and 6 aircraft (of 45). Pilots, comprising both experienced pilots and young pilots, have undergone 6-10 months of intensive crash course in half the time. 21VPAwpFS-A Ukraine to protect future F-16 fleet by dispersing it in underground bunkers Uk...
- 03 May 2024 07:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
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Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF
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Looks like emergency highway landing airstrip
Looks like emergency highway landing airstrip
- 03 May 2024 04:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
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Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
I meant to refer to anti-ship role, not anti-sub. Apologies for not being clear Agree. At 11km in anti-ship role, not enough distance from naval ship SAM systems, especially during its most vulnerable parachute deploy slow down phase. Maybe useful for targeting naval merchant supply ships that oper...
- 03 May 2024 04:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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Standardizing on “universal” 155mm size better for obvious reasons. Easy to import and export.
Standardizing on “universal” 155mm size better for obvious reasons. Easy to import and export.
- 02 May 2024 22:10
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Better to move politics to the other Geopolitical thread. It’s a never ending circular arguments that convinces only those who are already convinced ;) Getting back to topic of military combat tactics and tech… Developments going on both ways: Counter Drone Counter-Counter Drone Ukraine rolls out do...
- 02 May 2024 20:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
No side is an “angel”
- 02 May 2024 20:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Afghanistan
Georgia
Syria
Ukraine
… plus African countries with mercenaries like Wagnar
Georgia
Syria
Ukraine
… plus African countries with mercenaries like Wagnar
- 02 May 2024 20:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
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Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
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Both sides have “war mongers”. Let’s convey the message to both sides shall we
Both sides have “war mongers”. Let’s convey the message to both sides shall we
- 02 May 2024 20:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
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Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
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Interesting chart on WW2 deaths Manish. Surprised to see comparatively very low deaths for US, UK and France.
Interesting chart on WW2 deaths Manish. Surprised to see comparatively very low deaths for US, UK and France.
- 02 May 2024 20:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Rakesh quote
Just because one has a different viewpoint doesn’t necessarily mean they believe a simple opposite. It’s not black or white. There are many shades of grey in between.
That bit unnecessary. No need to make it personal.…
Stop drinking the American Kool Aid.
…
Just because one has a different viewpoint doesn’t necessarily mean they believe a simple opposite. It’s not black or white. There are many shades of grey in between.
- 02 May 2024 16:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 776356
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
SMART 600km kill system is perfect when paired with long endurance maritime UAVs (and other sensors) that act as “eyes” over a large geographical area.
UAVs provide submarine target data back to launch ships far away; the ships can engage using SMART.
UAVs provide submarine target data back to launch ships far away; the ships can engage using SMART.
- 02 May 2024 15:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
sanman,
History of peoples and regions are much more complex than what you state in few words.
History of peoples and regions are much more complex than what you state in few words.
- 02 May 2024 03:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
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There is a difference in will to fight when it is your country you are defending vs invading.
Let’s see if your year-end prediction comes true. If not, then let’s circle back and let us know why it didn’t happen.
There is a difference in will to fight when it is your country you are defending vs invading.
Let’s see if your year-end prediction comes true. If not, then let’s circle back and let us know why it didn’t happen.
- 01 May 2024 13:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3252
- Views: 958748
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
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Continue to put occasional (every few years) pressure on border areas to create an “emergency” situation. The IA then won’t get out of 300-crore imports.
Continue to put occasional (every few years) pressure on border areas to create an “emergency” situation. The IA then won’t get out of 300-crore imports.
- 01 May 2024 05:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
What happened to Russian air superiority over Ukrainian skies??? What the hell happened to Russian Air Force? Where is Western air superiority? This war has been dragging on for 2+ years now. Why has the West - led by Amreeka - not been able to overwhelm Russian forces in Ukraine? Why is Russia sti...
- 01 May 2024 03:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
- Replies: 2774
- Views: 706778
Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
X-Post from the Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy thread... An entire generation of Ukrainians are no longer alive due to Zelensky's stupidity. … So has Russia lost a generation too. What was Ukraine supposed to do when invaded? Both sides are going to continue to suffer tremendou...
- 30 Apr 2024 05:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
… U.S. Purchase of 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft fuels speculation: Aid for Kiev? U.S. reportedly purchases 81 retired Soviet-era warplanes from Kazakhstan, sparking debates about their potential use by Kiev's forces. The auctioned aircraft, including MIG-29 fighter jets and SU-24 bombers , were so...
- 30 Apr 2024 02:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
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It would be interesting to see how the Russian weapon systems evolve now that they have in possession a wide range of Western military vehicles/equipment.
It would be interesting to see how the Russian weapon systems evolve now that they have in possession a wide range of Western military vehicles/equipment.
- 27 Apr 2024 15:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
- Replies: 3252
- Views: 958748
Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Being the number 1 arms importer, no choice
- 27 Apr 2024 15:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Pratyush, Abrams donated to Ukraine doesn’t have APS or anti-drone jammers. So let’s see what the Americans come up with in terms of tactics and countermeasures. Drones are not that easy to shoot down. If they were, Russia and Ukraine wouldn’t have lost so many armoured vehicles to kamikazi FPV. Eve...
- 27 Apr 2024 15:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Russia is pretty much putting its entire economy behind the war effort. Let’s see how long it can keep up.
MIC is a money vacuum. It doesn’t necessarily contribute to long term economic prosperity.
MIC is a money vacuum. It doesn’t necessarily contribute to long term economic prosperity.
- 27 Apr 2024 06:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Reset to tank warfare due to the threat posed by drones. 5 of the 31 Abrams destroyed so far by drones. US military advisors going to re-formulate tactics and re-train the Ukrainians.
- 25 Apr 2024 16:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
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Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
… However the money remains within the country only temporarily as the finished product is still given out. If/when the home country needs the money (for something else) or the product they have to arrange for the funds again from their reserves/earnings. … Yes, there will be additional spending to...
- 25 Apr 2024 11:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 861
- Views: 468982
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Aircraft that needs replacement over the next two decades: 2024-2040 2 squadrons - MiG-21 4-5 squadrons - Jaguar 3 squadrons- MiG-29 3 squadrons - Mirage-2000 2040-2050 13 squadrons - Su-30MKI 2 squadrons - Tejas Mk1 Around 25 squadrons need replacement. Plus, 10 squadrons extra to reach sanctioned ...
- 25 Apr 2024 09:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 580
- Views: 307737
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
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Never fails to amaze how many “emergency” the IA/IAF seem to be in. Imagine if there was an actual war!
Never fails to amaze how many “emergency” the IA/IAF seem to be in. Imagine if there was an actual war!
- 25 Apr 2024 03:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4166
- Views: 2452604
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
^^^ AFAIK, EU €50 billion is for economic aid/loans spread over 4 years. EU made up of 27 countries. Then the planned NATO Europe €100 billion will be for military aid/loans spread over 5 years. NATO Europe has 30 member countries. So far each NATO European nation has been donating their own billion...