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by Nihat
30 May 2023 20:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4029
Views: 1641724

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Pratyush wrote:The war has come to Moscow with the Ukrainian's attacking the civilian quarter of the city.
It was bound to and this can have untold consequences. Don't see how Moscow can even further escalate on Kyiv without making their own capital a perfectly legitimate target for NATO weapons
by Nihat
29 May 2023 18:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

USA will fight Russia till the last Ukranian It's all win win for uncle Sam. The mil-ind complex is booming, a stuttering Nato has now expanded and united than it was previously and it may have ensured a permanently hostile Ukraine right at Russian border. What's there to lose apart from a few Ukra...
by Nihat
25 May 2023 19:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1741243

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

The fact that the Chinese are not budging despite months of negotiations and they are stonewalling, while we are the ones calling for normalcy gives some credence to the story even if its from the wire. If the buffer zones were on Chinese controlled territory then we would be the ones sitting smug....
by Nihat
02 Jan 2023 16:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

I happened to hear parts of Putin's speech on New Year's day. Essentially declared Russia is going it alone and that Russia is ready for the clean cut from the West. And, that the collective West is the enemy. Easier said than done. Nine out of ten Russians see themselves as European and want to st...
by Nihat
29 Dec 2022 19:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1115
Views: 612268

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

450 km is a excellent range when combined with the combat radius of SU30 MKI. The chances of survivability of an Chinese surface vessel in the bay of Bengal when facing multiple such barrages is minimal. Elimination of surface vessels is the first objective we will need to achieve to ensure that our...
by Nihat
31 Oct 2022 20:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Ukrainians could ‘freeze to death’ this winter – Kiev mayor https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/ukrainians-will-freeze-to-death-if-kyiv-mayor-s-appeal-amid-blackouts-101667032888045.html The attacks on the energy grid are being seen as a bid by Moscow to break the Ukrainian resolve heading in...
by Nihat
17 Oct 2022 11:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4029
Views: 1641724

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

What else was Russia supposed to say. They have to go ahead with the operation now as anything else will look like weakness. With the new commander in charge of operations and attacks on civilian infrastructure (including drone strikes in the capital this morning) the strategy seems to be to badger ...
by Nihat
12 Oct 2022 12:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 813261

Re: Military Flight Safety

Thank god for pilot safety
by Nihat
10 Oct 2022 19:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4029
Views: 1641724

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Given the way Russia was losing ground in South and east regions, this kind of response was anticipated as a way for Russia to distract Ukraine and force them to redeploy precious resources. If Ukraine continues to retake territory in annexed regions, then one would expect these attacks to further i...
by Nihat
05 Oct 2022 22:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4029
Views: 1641724

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

It certainly is impressive, too cobble together a mercenary force this quickly and enforce a numerical advantage over Russia during the counter offensive. I find it a little unreal on how Ukraine forces can advance this quickly and overrun Russian defences, which continue to remain unorganized
by Nihat
04 Oct 2022 13:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8704
Views: 2264600

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The dems have always shown a proclivity towards indo pak equal equal and its deeply entrenched in their mindset. Biden has learnt his ropes from Obama and much of the same seems under implementation. It's a political mindset and I hope we keep displaying the kind of spine we have off late. It's the ...
by Nihat
02 Oct 2022 21:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8704
Views: 2264600

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The point here being that they want us to transition to US weapon systems which is equally bad.

We need atmanirbharta and that's just it
by Nihat
01 Oct 2022 11:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4029
Views: 1641724

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Russian troops appear to be encircled around Lyman and it might be a matter of days before they either surrender, flee or are killed. This might open the way for further advances by Ukraine in the Donstek region before winter comes around. The chances of Russia surprising Ukraine troops is also low ...
by Nihat
29 Sep 2022 18:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Surely we cannot endorse this referendum held by Russia or recognize said territories given our own geopolitical compulsions. If anything, for India Ukraine remains the territory as it was before the way. Wonder what our official view of this annexation will be after the war has ended. Not to mentio...
by Nihat
12 Sep 2022 01:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

If EU does manage to find an alternative to Russian energy, where does that leave Russia in the long run. With China slowing to a new normal and India hardly a consumer of that level, things might start looking a little dodgy for Russia. I always wondered and hoped for the demise of middle east infl...
by Nihat
22 Aug 2022 13:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1741243

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

This seems like quite a silly thing to do with a pakistani, unless there was a double agent angle to it
by Nihat
15 Aug 2022 22:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312286

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

The movie does not work mainly because it is a crap movie. It does not resonate with anyone and is just a scene by scene copy of a movie that Indians have no connection to. Good movies work, irrespective of content or star. Also, look at the fate of raksha bandhan movie. Crashed without a whimper, d...
by Nihat
30 Jul 2022 11:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2221
Views: 777914

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

Even I'm uncertain on how this works. Modi ji did step in to finalize 36 rafale. Surely he can step in again to cut down on MRFA, order additional rafale and compel the IAF to order LCA in greater numbers.

Why is the government subservient to the IAF and not the other way round
by Nihat
28 Jul 2022 23:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 813261

Re: Military Flight Safety

IAF will never learn, unless they are forced to.
by Nihat
28 Jul 2022 22:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 898
Views: 3300446

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Two pilots sacrificed their lives today in a MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan. It literally makes me weep that here we have HAL willing to increase the production capacity of Mk1A, but the IAF is refusing to make a commitment to our own product and instead flying Russian junk. Is it really not possible for...
by Nihat
10 Jun 2022 21:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4348
Views: 1199186

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Manish_P wrote:The jihadi rat was saved from an IAF bombing.
May Allah grant him the most painful death possible
by Nihat
07 Jun 2022 20:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Ultimately, if Russia becomes a PRC vassal. The net loser is the US. I think that Russians at this point in time will be happy to pay the price. If the US can be brought down a peg or 2. Eventually China will demand that Russia cut arms supply to India, cut delivery of spare and increase lead time....
by Nihat
07 Jun 2022 13:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809478

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Adrija ji. Tend to agree with you regarding the larger picture. Sometimes, we need to retreat from a battle to win the war. The line of thinking is changing albeit very slowly, this line of thought comes around from deep conversations with my relatives in azamgarh (but perhaps that is OT). The gover...
by Nihat
06 Jun 2022 20:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809478

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The Arab nations are stooges of the west and have no independent foreign policy. Like many learned members have pointed out, it's just a result of the pressure poured on by the western nations and India refusing to toe the line.
by Nihat
02 Jun 2022 18:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1663829

Re: Internal Security Watch

Don't think this has much to do with the ceasefire. We have a multi layered grid to protect pakis coming in. This is the handiwork of the local population who give away details of KPs and other non locals. There was a good article on swarajya stating how locals, without even meeting handlers are exe...
by Nihat
31 May 2022 00:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 695403

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

It will probably take the prime minister to stake all his goodwill into another G2G deal to get this over the line. Only worry is that they may choose to wait till after May 2024 to sign any deals in order to avoid controversy
by Nihat
30 May 2022 22:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 695403

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Yup, this seems like common sense now. 5 squadrons of rafale and that's a solid enough force. Onwards and upwards towards atmanirbharta because that is simply the only way ahead.
by Nihat
26 May 2022 17:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7930
Views: 2126271

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

What is the disbursement and voting criteria for IMF?. If India has any leverage at all or can lean on the US or Japan to stop any further bailout, that'll be the best thing to happen in this scenario. The US Pakistan decoupling is almost complete and China is a useless benefactor both in terms of e...
by Nihat
25 May 2022 11:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 874772

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Russia is basically slamming the door on the West. Lavrov says they will pursue a deeper cooperation with China. This has huge implications. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/moscow-not-sure-it-needs-resumed-ties-with-west-will-work-on-ties-with-china-sergei-lavrov-8562601.html This is not go...
by Nihat
25 May 2022 10:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Russia will be hugely boosted by capturing Donbas - its image in the non-International community will become very strong, Putin & his govt will be more popular than ever, and will be able to dictate what should happen next with Ukraine, Baltic states and NATO. Russia hasn't yet used its plethor...
by Nihat
25 May 2022 10:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

If energy reliance is cut ... There is in lies the problem. How to cut energy reliance on fossil fuels? By declaring "that Americans have to go through an incredible transition" a la Biden?! Americans are hardly great consumers of Russian energy. It's the European population and it all de...
by Nihat
25 May 2022 01:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

What are the long term implications of this war on Russia. Ukraine is a big country and rus is not aiming to occupy it fully. Will it cause a decades long insurgency and permanent headache for Russia, fuelled by some very powerful nations. All these war crimes being committed, surely there will be a...
by Nihat
23 May 2022 01:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2714
Views: 627210

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

https://southfront.org/ukraines-nazi-connection-and-the-british-national-cover-up/. Then on the last week of February Zelensky did the unthinkable. He informed the US that he was now willing to allow US nuclear weapons into Ukraine. The next day, February 24th, the Russian army crossed into eastern...
by Nihat
15 May 2022 13:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 874772

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Finland joining Nato as well is a another huge 'shot in the foot' moment for putin. I'm trying to put rationality behind his calls but not getting far. The man is single handedly building one of the most hostile neighbourhoods.
by Nihat
12 Apr 2022 12:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8704
Views: 2264600

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Bilken preaching us about human rights is classical US tone and is the one stop reason why that country cannot be trusted as a friend. It's a transactional relationship at best and will remain so. The United States needs its partner countries to either be white or subjugate states and India being ne...
by Nihat
08 Apr 2022 01:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4348
Views: 1199186

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

They are doing a fine job of destroying themselves and best India can do is continue feeding the faultlines discreetly. Use of Hard power unites the country but its display makes them nervous.
by Nihat
24 Dec 2021 23:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 813261

Re: Military Flight Safety

This is disgusting. These mig 21 have served the nation brilliantly and won us wars but please this is it now. The IAF is not done high and mighty organization that can do no wrong. Dragging its feet over LCA is a crime And we are paying for it with blood.

For heavens sake, no more mig 21
by Nihat
16 Oct 2021 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1663829

Re: Internal Security Watch

It is absolutely time to begin pre emptive targeting of terror camps in POK. 9 soldiers is too high a cost and the ceasefire is just allowing Pakistan to consolidate
by Nihat
14 Oct 2021 22:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1741243

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

One more JCO Kia at the LoC today. This makes it 2 officers and 5 jawans who attained veergati in the past 3 days.

I pray to god that we are going to respond and respond with wrath and fury that the LoC has not seen before. Even the Chinese across should be able to hear the roar of arty guns.