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by Jay
04 Sep 2023 22:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2283
Views: 890128

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

We discussed it to death here on BRF. I hope we don't redo that discussion... Somewhere in the archives, you will find what you are seeking. Spent some time trying to find that archived thread. If any old mullah's still remember the thread please post the link. So much happened since that Cope Indi...
by Jay
01 Sep 2023 21:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8985
Views: 2619646

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

If Vivek Ramaswamy becomes the VP candidate of Trump, then diaspora will be fully behind. It's not a given Bala sir. Amongst first gen immigrants, the support is clearly towards modi/trump/vivek/GOP, but beyond that, there is minimal support for trump/vivek/GOP. This upcoming elections is when a si...
by Jay
31 Aug 2023 07:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5253
Views: 1558595

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

But this is already happening with the current setup. What is the goal for this restructuring? seems like apart from missiles and radars other sectors are not doing as well as there are supposed to. I am just speaking from open source info btw. maybe gurus can explain in detail. With an 2023 budget...
by Jay
31 Aug 2023 01:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 869562

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_i94MSdtKg

Very amusing remarks from none other than Owaisi. Translation, ''poor idiots, don't even know how to copy"
by Jay
30 Aug 2023 23:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 744417

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

maitya wrote: 29 Aug 2023 21:02 Normally don't post pics and videos ... but just couldn't control myself on this video.
Stunning is the one word description ...
This is some gorgeous flying and camera work. Thanks for sharing!
by Jay
30 Aug 2023 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5253
Views: 1558595

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

drnayar wrote: 26 Aug 2023 22:56
focus on futuristic tech, rope in academic institutions and bring in the private sector for joint R&D
But this is already happening with the current setup. What is the goal for this restructuring?
by Jay
30 Aug 2023 23:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1705
Views: 830042

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Yagnasri wrote: 30 Aug 2023 19:29 Just 32 Baraks and 8 Brahmos for a ship of 6.5K tons. Why, time and again, we see this?
Agree. But on the other hand this is the last ship from Project 17A designs and it might not have been prudent to change the design just for the last ship.
by Jay
25 Aug 2023 09:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2284208

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

fanne wrote: 24 Aug 2023 23:20 VS made 309 and was out. What will happen once pkr REACHES 309? TSP out?
Oh boy...Brian Lara and his 400 record will be in the crosshairs. Inshallah, when pindi boys play well, nothing in unachievable. You kuffrs just watch.
by Jay
24 Aug 2023 22:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2284208

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

It took the pious Pakis 20 years to do what kufr Sehwag did back in 2004...On this joyous occasion, please enjoy the rampage again...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK6KHDP6oYc
by Jay
24 Aug 2023 22:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: China Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 91
Views: 41845

Re: China Economic Stress Watch

A really interesting bunch of anectodes from some one who travelled to China recently...

https://old.reddit.com/r/wallstreetbets ... lieve_the/
by Jay
05 Aug 2023 20:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 416
Views: 183510

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

Right now, if spending under $50K, I would prefer the Toyota Crown Limited. A hybrid full size comfortable sedan that gets 42 mpg. It’s made in Japan with great fit and finish. What a beautiful car that Crown is, in a sea of SUV's, Crossovers, and pickups. If it had a PHEV option and was priced aro...
by Jay
05 Aug 2023 20:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4384
Views: 1499756

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

rahulm wrote: 05 Aug 2023 12:22
I produced a transcript of the key points in this superb vdo for the ex NDA group I am a member and posting it here. I have not proof read it due to time constraints and is surely full of errors. :D
Thank you for this work, Rahul ji.
by Jay
05 Aug 2023 09:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 416
Views: 183510

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

No. Toyota holds the most patents for SS batteries ahead of Panasonic. Toyota's 2022 net profit was over $18B and are investing heavily into PHEVs and BEVs. Toyota/Lexus roadmap shows 6-10 new BEV models by 2026, along with newer hybrids. Their slow approach is vindicated and they will make a batte...
by Jay
04 Aug 2023 21:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 416
Views: 183510

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

Given Toyota's announcement, we're about about 4-5 years away, and many people will wait if they're paying $50K+ for a vehicle. Toyota has been always 4-5 years with this tech and I will be very surprised if Toyota or any other EV's will can launch a $50k car with over 200 miles of range and with a...
by Jay
31 Jul 2023 21:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1893867

Re: Internal Security Watch

Horrific shooting carried out by RPF Jawan Chetan Kumar on Jaipur-Mumbai Express: 3 (Muslim) civilians and 1 police officer killed Absolutely senseless violence. Because he could not control his emotions, now there are 4 families missing their loved one all because the criminal thought the victims ...
by Jay
31 Jul 2023 02:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 416
Views: 183510

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

From personal experience, I recently considered purchasing a Tesla Model Y a few months ago as in IMHO it is currently the best EV on the market. After testing, and seeing first hand significant range decrease of >20% using the air conditioning (compressor) when sustained daytime temperatures are 4...
by Jay
25 Jul 2023 21:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7575
Views: 1787223

Re: Understanding the US - Again

A_Gupta wrote: 25 Jul 2023 20:28 One of the courses by PragerU, which just got its first state recognition as an education vendor by the great state of Florida.
Of course its in Florid and of course its by PragerU, a rightwing, fundo-Christian values centric fake university. Not one bit surprised.
by Jay
24 Jul 2023 19:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1893867

Re: Internal Security Watch

AFSPA may be what they want. Better will be to do intelligence operation with special forces. Roy ji, I do not think this should be a "military response" first, though that will be needed eventually. Any help from the army should be used to supplant the inept/incapable police force which ...
by Jay
24 Jul 2023 02:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

:eek: :eek: About this in the West media, not a murmur. The entire Ukrainian armored division surrendered to the Russians without firing a shot. 28 Leopard 2A4 tanks; 21 PT-91 tanks, 8 Krab guns, and 30 T-72 tanks. Armored and mechanized units also use 1,098 BWP-1 infantry fighting vehicles. https:...
by Jay
21 Jul 2023 21:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1893867

Re: Internal Security Watch

At this point its clear that none of the decision makers know what to do with the Manipur situation. Not only has it devolved into a humanitarian crisis, but it's fast approaching a national security issue as well. One of the groups, Mizos is also involved in the rebellion against the junta in Myanm...
by Jay
20 Jul 2023 20:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1893867

Re: Internal Security Watch

sanman wrote: 20 Jul 2023 11:33 What the hell is happening in Manipur now?
This question should have been asked 2 months ago, yet, here we are with another self inflicted wound.
by Jay
15 Jul 2023 12:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

In an interview with Turkish media, Azov commander reveals that the surrender of the Azov Regiment at Azovstal last year was arranged between the US and Russia in exchange for the withdrawal of several "high-ranking US officers" from the facility. https://t.me/boris_rozhin/91687 Hope Brar...
by Jay
01 Jul 2023 23:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7575
Views: 1787223

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Jay, when I speak of Ukraine entanglement of Biden family. This is what I mean. You can say that it means nothing. But it's not nothing. Praytush Ji, again, there is nothing in these calls and if there was an audio tape by this "foreign national", Chuck Grassley, who is the chief of judic...
by Jay
01 Jul 2023 01:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7575
Views: 1787223

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Ramana, I had the similar thoughts. But the whole Ukrainian tangle of Biden family Praytush ji, for all the love Biden and his admin has shown towards Ukraine in this UKR-RUS conflict I can confidently say that there is no tangle of the Biden family with UKR, atleast to the level and intensity that...
by Jay
29 Jun 2023 07:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1598396

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

more birds vs less birds; risk of more bird strike than less bird strike; 2 engines more survivable than 1. Delhi as or more dense than Paris? Or we are still subscribed to the ossified thinking coupled with undermining our own stuff. On what basis are we saying Paris, a city with multiple parks an...
by Jay
28 Jun 2023 00:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7575
Views: 1787223

Re: Understanding the US - Again

It had to come to this https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fzn7FnqXoAAIgX9?format=jpg&name=medium In January, he received a “Notice of Discipline and Termination of Employment and Contract letter stating that the school ‘received numerous complaints’ about his ‘religious preaching, discriminatory comme...
by Jay
27 Jun 2023 03:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Putin has apparently dissolved Wagner Putin: "The enemies of Russia wanted the country to drown in bloody civil strife, they miscalculated. From the very beginning, I took steps to avoid bloodshed. The decisive role in stopping the rebellion was played by the patriotic mood of the Russians, th...
by Jay
22 Jun 2023 04:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1364743

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Biggest plane order in history: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/19/airbus-wins-record-500-plane-order-from-indias-indigo.html As I mentioned earlier, Airbus production is so backlogged that these planes will start arriving only in 2030 and the order will complete by 2035. As of now, they haven't even ...
by Jay
07 Jun 2023 18:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2283
Views: 890128

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Pratyush wrote:
Alternatively;

They could just be acting as a bunch of spoilt children. That we want imported jets and nothing else will do.
Bingo!
by Jay
02 Jun 2023 21:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 3959
Views: 835448

Re: Indian Education System

Apparently NCERT has removed below listed topics. Not really sure what is going on, but from a pure optics perspective it looks like a huge "dumbing down" of these grades is happening Class X 1062 MATHEMATICS Chapter 1: Real Number 2–7 15–18 1.2 Euclid’s division lemma 1.5 Revisiting ratio...
by Jay
31 May 2023 08:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

US seems to have decided -it will keep crossing red lines; today talks of long range missiles from US to Ukraine (ATACMS) -if ru uses nukes even better: it brings war to a freeze temporarily, US gets an excuse to supply nukes to countries around Russia US is losing conventional war, it is looking f...
by Jay
30 May 2023 19:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion
Replies: 1419
Views: 265354

Re: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion

https://apnews.com/article/georgia-nuclear-power-plant-vogtle-rates-costs-75c7a413cda3935dd551be9115e88a64 It finally happened. I started following this 15 years ago and after a 7 year delay with $17bil over spend it finally is here. What a shit show this project has been and in my opinion this is a...
by Jay
26 May 2023 05:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://twitter.com/200_zoka/status/1661374777162973186?s=20 there was attempt to drown Russian naval ship in Bosphorous, it was repulsed, Ru MOD released video More videos of this attack are filtering out https://www.reddit.com/r/CombatFootage/comments/13rhg0f/ukrainian_naval_drone_makes_contact_w...
by Jay
21 May 2023 02:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

So I've just heard that US will be sending F16s to Ukraine (ostensibly for training purposes) What's going on here? How are Americans so cocksure they won't provoke WW3? Is there some method to their madness? Or are they just flying blind? US is not sending their F16's, it has allowed other countri...
by Jay
19 May 2023 07:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 432
Views: 234315

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

RoyG wrote:
Something else has taken it's place.
Then it did not go to waste after all...that's the hope atleast.
by Jay
17 May 2023 19:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 432
Views: 234315

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

He also played his part in the dismantling of the TSD, for which he could be charged with treason We go too easy on our mortal enemies We had 10 years to find out what happened to TSD and caused its demise. Since this is not in the open I'm guessing those ghosts have been laid to rest and is consid...
by Jay
17 May 2023 19:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Patriot battery toasted? Damn. How many SAMs did it launch... At least 2 dozen. Still got fried in the end. I counted 30 in about 90seconds. There is a cut in the video so no one can tell just from this video alone how much time elapsed between these launches and the final explosion. At the very le...
by Jay
17 May 2023 07:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4233
Views: 2472116

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

There is no NATO MIC anywhere worth it's name except in the US. And even the US industry cannot ramp up in a jiffy. The materials, tech and mfg processes have evolved so far away from the 1940s that the miracle production of that era cannot replicated. Met with a person last weekend at a party who ...