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by Pratyush
10 Jul 2010 19:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2010
Replies: 2850
Views: 443217

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2

Shiv, The monopoly on voilence is the definition of a modern seular state. But for a muslim state which prides it self on the martial proweress its society and the past conqurers it is not reeally the business of the Army to have the monopoly on voilene. So the army losing the monopoly is not really...
by Pratyush
10 Jul 2010 19:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1270002

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Guys what is the status of MTA. Has the prototypee been rolled out. As the in servie date is supposed to be 2015. Looking at the spes of the MTA. One finds it firmly in the C 130 catogery.


Reason I ask is google is not having any updates on the project.
by Pratyush
10 Jul 2010 19:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2010
Replies: 2850
Views: 443217

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): July 07, 2

Guys,

One small request, please stop justifying your selves to the Guest poster. We don't have to justify ourselves to any one. Regardless of who they may be.

Espeacialy if they are from LOP.

JMT
by Pratyush
07 Jul 2010 10:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Regarding the thread topic "Managing Paksitan Failure" what are the strategy and tactics to manage the issue? Have we decided on the proposition that Pakistan is failing as a state and its the flailing that has to be managed? Is a Yugoslavia type many states solution a desired outcome? - ...
by Pratyush
07 Jul 2010 10:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 456987

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 20

Guys, Probally OT, I have been watching the debate from the sidelines for some time regarding the WKK and mango Indian and his opinions of Pakistan. I can tell you from my own interactions in my own social circle. A lot of people exist who regard TSP as S H I T. They are not BR types and are not net...
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 20:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

The whites of Zimbabwe were at least productive farmers, which is more than what one can say abut feudal Munafiqs. My thoughts may seem a bit conflicted at first, Land reforms have been declared Un-Islamic by the mullahs. Which means that Islam cannot be the force to rescue the mango Abdul i.e He w...
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

We can not bring down the number of Pakistani's by cruel act, however if natural forces, such as poverty lack of fertile land, low international help gradually turn it into a Somalia with a low life expectancy, surely no one can blame us? Which is why, I am suggesting that we allow and actively enc...
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 16:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Pranav wrote:
Those Mullahs were agents of the Munafiqs and Yehudis. In a true Islamic republic, the land is always owned by the Pious.
If Zimbave is the preceedent then I fully agree with you.
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 12:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 616480

Re: Geopolitical thread

Some rambling thoughts.... Prad, Having gone through your post I find myself disagreeing with some parts of your post. For social unrest to materialize, leading to a withdrawal to core, the Economy of PRC will have to stagnate for a long period of time. I just am not sure that it will happen in the ...
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 10:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Pranav wrote:The land belonging to the Munafiq elites must be redistributed amongst the Pious multitudes, especially in Pakjab. Those amongst the elites that cooperate should be promised various goodies when the new order emerges.
But, hasnt any land reform been declared un islamic by the mad mullah brigade.
by Pratyush
28 Jun 2010 10:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Shiv, I am in complete agreement with you. I would stll like to say, that, we support an increase in talibanisation of Pakistan. I also believe that it will not lead to any increase in the Islamic voilence against India. I say say it because the more pure will spend a lot of time trying to deal with...
by Pratyush
27 Jun 2010 13:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 858354

Re: Indian Interests

vera_k wrote:It seems......................... country together.
+1.
by Pratyush
27 Jun 2010 13:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
Replies: 749
Views: 204936

Re: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?

Shiv,

Drone alert. Pls to excuse. 8)

Regards
by Pratyush
27 Jun 2010 13:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 421641

Re: Pakistan-sponsored Terrorism - India's Options

X post from TRIP dhaga. Shiv ji, Option A looks good to me. Will require indian to baton down the hatches. The reason is that the talibanisation of a society will not solve its socio-economic problems. Moreover this inability to solve the problems will lead to further disenchantment in the minds of ...
by Pratyush
27 Jun 2010 12:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 456987

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 20

Shiv ji, Option A looks good to me. Will require indian to baton down the hatches. The reason is that the talibanisation of a society will not solve its socio-economic problems. Moreover this inability to solve the problems will lead to further disenchantment in the minds of Mango Abdul. i.e, the re...
by Pratyush
27 Jun 2010 11:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 456987

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 20

Altair. Shiv, Prem, The solution to Pakistan is not resting in India IMHO. Ie Killing them is not going to happen. This should not be taken to mean that they will continue to grow in population. The solution for me will be to encourage the Talibanisation of that society. Why do I wish that? Well for...
by Pratyush
23 Jun 2010 20:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 456987

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 20

Anujan wrote:Shiv-ji

Paki strategy has We can be 400% sure that they are "innovating" now too. We havent jacked up the price for this repeated "innovations" and always seem to reactive in plugging the mentality behind the last attack.

Well said
by Pratyush
23 Jun 2010 20:03
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Small Arms Thread
Replies: 4653
Views: 1517418

Re: Small Arms Thread

dont know if this has been posted before but interesting picture anybody have any info on it...is that a HUD? http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72460&d=1239897658 It seems to be an Indian implementation of a part of the land warriors system. looking forward to mor...
by Pratyush
22 Jun 2010 19:55
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Comments on Dance of the Flamingo-Story By Sanku
Replies: 178
Views: 62347

Re: Dance of the Flamingo_Story by Sanku

Great writeup!

I had to read some posts more than once to fully understand the meaning of what was being conveyed. But it was wonderful to read.

Selfishly looking forward to much more from you in terms of fiction :)
by Pratyush
18 Jun 2010 19:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Replies: 4001
Views: 1040593

Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread

I just got a cold shiver upon reading that India & Russia will develop the FGFA without an extra agreement. Considering what has happened with the Ghorshkov deal.
by Pratyush
18 Jun 2010 19:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 1477391

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Guys,
Please read the thread from the AFM which dealt with tea-kettle nuke subs. The link was posted on BRF some time ago.

Tea-kettle nuclear submarines!


This should answer many questions that you may have


Regards
by Pratyush
18 Jun 2010 19:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
Replies: 749
Views: 204936

Re: India vs Pak China : Can we win?

Rahul,

I don't think i have the knowledge required to actively participate in this thread. However, I would love to learn from the guru logs. FWIW.

Therefore, please don't lock this thread.
by Pratyush
18 Jun 2010 10:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US News and Discussion
Replies: 1609
Views: 289642

Re: India-US News and Discussion

[quote="vera_k]

Wasn't he a RSS member? Couldn't have been much of a loyalist.

[/quote]


:?:
by Pratyush
17 Jun 2010 10:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 2010
Replies: 2839
Views: 456987

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 21, 20

Prem wrote:
I have been ambassador here for two years, and all I have to show for it is eight secondhand Mi-17 transport helicopters for a war that requires helicopters to root out Al Qaeda [ Images ] and the Taliban [ Images ],"

Guys, the scense of entitlement shown by TSP is mindblowing.
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 22:28
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1035791

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

The IGMDP had the Trishul in an airborne role to take out radars from long range. I guess there was a role which got dropped. Your idea should fit that role. Also whats needed is a modular warhead whcih can be fitted with various boosterrs and guidance packages. And the warhead can come in differen...
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 22:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591117

Re: The Red Menace

I hope and pray that only the NAXALS are amongst the dead. They have killed far too many civilians and police men. Including one in my distant family.

I want them to be liquidated without mercy.
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 21:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1035791

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

wrt 2) in Ahuja sir's scenario imagine what half a squadron of Tejas armed with such a weapon (12 each) could do? a typhoon can theoritically carry 24 per wiki on 8 triple pylons. a couple of rounds and the back of the chinese divisional MSR to DBG could be broken :evil: Saar Ji, My over active ima...
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 21:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1035791

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

I dont really know if the IAF has a requirement for the above. But I do know that the IA has requested information on Javelin. I feel that the NAG should give the DRDO enough confidence to Develop the javelin equivelent in a short period of time. Its not gonna be easy at all. The current series of ...
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 10:16
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1035791

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

You need to specify it opearational role what pain it is expected to relieve? I presume that this post was addressed to me. 8) The roles I envisig for the weapons will be to Suppliment Milan for Light ATGM role. For the heavy weapon as an autonomus bunker buster to kill well defended strong points ...
by Pratyush
16 Jun 2010 09:19
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 2936
Views: 1035791

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Now that the NAG has been tested and is on the verg of active service. The DRDO and the accociated labs should start work n the following systems. JINGO wish list/ 1) Light weight ATGM using NAG seeker. In the javilin class. 2) Heavy weight air launched missel in mavrick class using the seeker devel...
by Pratyush
11 Jun 2010 10:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 3926
Views: 1270002

Re: Indian Military Aviation

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by Pratyush
10 Jun 2010 11:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591117

Re: The Red Menace

RANT In India it is an act of faith that only army can do things right. It seems that the police and all the Paramilitary forces under the control of Home Ministry are useless. Now the Naxals have to be fought by the army. Have they paid attention to improving the CRPF and adding additional battalia...
by Pratyush
09 Jun 2010 10:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 1242647

Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion

Capt Saurabh Kalia's torture by Pak army still not 'war crime'

Dont really know where it belongs so m posting in here.

Makes ones blood boil.
by Pratyush
07 Jun 2010 11:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591117

Re: The Red Menace

It is the leadership of the Maoism movement which perplexes me. How can a educated man turn into a believer in Maoism. I must confess that during by high school days I was attracted towards the Communism/ Maoism causes. However, the more I have studied the economic system and the modern economy the ...
by Pratyush
03 Jun 2010 12:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Red Menace
Replies: 3763
Views: 591117

Re: The Red Menace

To the admin/ all interested members , I would like to explore the possibility of creating a blog dealing with the Moaist issue . Similar to one which has been created for the Pakistani Situation Those interested can contact me @ pratyushojha at gmail dot com. The discussion can also take place on g...
by Pratyush
17 May 2010 20:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 930202

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

PIb release though Army Decides to Take 124 More MBT Arjun . Right on dot, as predicted for last 4 years (at least) Hope fully Avadi will be ramped up to a 100 tanks per year line while this order if fulfilled and those will all be Mk II. Does HVF Avdhi has the human resources needed to make 100 Ar...
by Pratyush
17 May 2010 20:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 930202

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Army places fresh order for 124 more Arjun tanks "After many years of trials and tribulations, the tank has now proved its worth by its superb performance under various circumstances, such as driving cross-country over rugged sand dunes, detecting, observing and quickly engaging targets and ac...
by Pratyush
04 May 2010 19:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 627427

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion

If US is serious why doesn't it target the Quetta Shura or the Haqqani network? Sar jee, bls tell me that you meant this as jest. if they do as suggested then TSP looses the Strategic Depth (SD) NO.......... Which (SD) must be protected even at the risk of 911 repeating it self. Brings me to, "...
by Pratyush
04 May 2010 19:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
Replies: 3882
Views: 816730

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

Mahindra and BAE Systems JV declared operational As well as expanding the existing vehicle business and increasing its capabilities, Defence Land Systems India will play an important role in the BAE Systems bids for a number of artillery programmes, such as FH77 B05 for the towed 155mm 52cal howitz...
by Pratyush
04 May 2010 19:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA news and discussion
Replies: 2897
Views: 1074807

Re: LCA news and discussion

Hi all, it is almost being taken as an article of faith that the air intakes of Tejas will need modification for MK 2. I wish to examine this assumption. Is it some thing that is really required?? Considering the Kavari was always intended to provide approx 15 to 20 % more thrust as compared to GE 4...