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by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 15:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

We should bomb Pakis, not just now but proactively. Irrespective of whether they bomb themselves. That has no bearing on our actions It was annoying to see reports of "150 jihadis assembled in PoK launchpads" even post Op Sindoor Similarly, JeM and LeT are on money-collection drives all ov...
by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 15:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6712
Views: 2551367

Re: Internal Security Watch

Govt likes to create govt jobs. Then why not create system to police SM and media? Make laws too. How come biggest national party of the world can’t ideate and implement this. Instead of giving MNREGA increase police salaries give them incentives specially against terror. We all need $ at least inv...
by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 14:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

Its mission-critical for NTRO to have every Muslim in India under 24x7 surveillance. Their landlines, cellphone calls, sms, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, what they browse, who their 1st, 2nd and 3rd level contacts are, what news they consume, what Facebook/Instagram post they react to etc Physical sur...
by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 11:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

I am sure unknown-gunmen will be activated. Need to do so in Turkey as well - one group's handlers were in Turkey. But that cannot be our only response The scale of these twin terror plots: 2.9 tons of explosives + Ricin, is so massive and in NBC territory, that our response should not be muted. It ...
by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 10:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

How does one get a job after being dismissed on terror charges? And how is one not even in prison for this? We need to massively lower the threshold for terror arrests. Like what Himanta is doing - anyone expressing joy at the bomb-blast or calling it a Modi-Bihar-conspiracy is being rounded up in ...
by Prem Kumar
13 Nov 2025 10:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 269
Views: 77093

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Axis is predicting a close election... Now I'm dhoti shivering... Yes. I’m getting the same info from BJP supporters in Patna. We need Dilbu here. Now! Amit Shah, post campaigning, was not ebullient. He said they will form Govt. Some BJP spokies said it will be a tough election but they will win At...
by Prem Kumar
12 Nov 2025 13:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

Unlikely. Even the usual terror-apologists have stopped calling it a false-flag. Because that would mean the JeM sleeper cells in India were working with Modi to make him win Bihar!

This is absurd even for their inbred brains
by Prem Kumar
12 Nov 2025 13:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6712
Views: 2551367

Re: Internal Security Watch

^^ Satya Vachan

Even Islamic nations know that this is the only way to deal with radical Islam (is there any other variety?)
by Prem Kumar
12 Nov 2025 13:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

Trump's USA , much like Munir's Pakistan, seems to believe in “good terror” vs “bad terror.”.. Entirely Shameless and evil. Just compare the State Department’s statements on the terror attack in India and the explosion in Pakistan - the contrast speaks for itself. A Brahmos salvo on PAF & ISI a...
by Prem Kumar
12 Nov 2025 13:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion
Replies: 184
Views: 21952

Re: Explosion @ Red Fort, Delhi - News & Discussion

Physicians that turn terrorist are dismaying - none of the medical ethics, Hippocratic oath of doing no harm had any effect. We like to think that the *identity* of being a doctor, with its associated Hippocratic oath, is adopted by all doctors. But this is a wrong frame Muslims, from birth, are dr...
by Prem Kumar
10 Nov 2025 18:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6712
Views: 2551367

Re: Internal Security Watch

This week in Islam

1) 2900 Kgs of explosive materials
2) Ricin manufacture attempt

Difference between an uneducated & educated Muslim is that the former becomes a suicide bomber, while the latter does the wiring
by Prem Kumar
10 Nov 2025 17:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Major lapse. Silver lining: we didn't induct Pragati anyway. The P-series missiles were cold-shouldered (Prahaar, Pranaash, Pragati, Pralay etc). Just like the G-series munitions (Gaurav, Gautham etc). Trials have been going on for 1 - 2 decades for many of them. Orders, if any, are too paltry to be...
by Prem Kumar
09 Nov 2025 23:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1941
Views: 1338485

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

India will have to contend with new Pakistan submarines from next year https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-will-have-to-contend-with-new-pakistan-submarines-from-next-year/articleshow/125072697.cms 04 Nov 2025 This is shocking! Pakis have moved with 10X the agility as IN 1) Fast-orderin...
by Prem Kumar
09 Nov 2025 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7183
Views: 3245146

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

https://x.com/DefenceDecode/status/1987057171742532056 @DefenceDecode RM Rajnath Singh stated that within the next year, India will achieve a significant milestone whereby the engines for all fighter aircraft will be manufactured domestically - by Indian companies and by the skilled hands of the In...
by Prem Kumar
09 Nov 2025 22:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3549
Views: 3116237

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Baba Kalyani: We got ATAGS order in January. I don't know why 180 guns when they need almost 1000 guns."

I'd love to know what he *really* thinks! He is 100X downplaying his anger, frustration & disappointment with our Armed Forces leadership. But he can't say everything he feels
by Prem Kumar
07 Nov 2025 10:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1166
Views: 878668

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

These are world-class capabilities! But without adequate Astra orders (to arm the Sukhoi & Tejas fleets), these just remain tech-demonstrators. Or useful only in small skirmishes

We have cheap & cutting-edge missiles - a rare combination. What we need are large inductions
by Prem Kumar
06 Nov 2025 11:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

@Kartik: to address your points: 1) Why did IAF order an upgraded junk version of R-77 when we spent years proving a much superior Astra-1 on Su-30 MKI? 2) Astra-1 orders were a paltry 200 (though there were rumors of an additional 250, which thanks to DDM reporting, was opaque). BDL is still delive...
by Prem Kumar
05 Nov 2025 12:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

If R-77 was a stopgap, why was it ordered instead of Astra-Mk1 *post* Balakot, when it was hopelessly outranged? PL-15E threat is known but its quite irresponsible for the IAF to say that "Till we have a longer ranged missile than PL-15E, we won't induct anything" . Abhinandan took down an...
by Prem Kumar
05 Nov 2025 12:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2130
Views: 6941112

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

Given the delays, I think it was the wrong decision to make all 83 Mk1a be fitted with ELTA-2052 We should have capped it at 40, inducted these with just Derby & progressively upgrade them to be compliant with Astra. This *was* the original plan Starting 41, it should have been with Uttam a) Thi...
by Prem Kumar
04 Nov 2025 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5241
Views: 1222898

Re: Deterrence

And to those people who argue that Four 250 Kt warheads will wreak more havoc than a single megaton weapon, they are forgetting that ABM defenses are becoming stronger If we shoot four 250 Kt warheads and three are intercepted, the damage done by the fourth might be considered *acceptable* by a craz...
by Prem Kumar
02 Nov 2025 19:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2810
Views: 1576601

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

We have a bunch of defense journos: Shiv Aroor, Vishnu Som, Sandeep Unnithan, Rajat Pandit etc Not one has so far asked even a moderately tough question to any of our Chiefs. Too afraid to "lose access" Actually its the Chiefs/MoD who need to be afraid of being grilled by the media. They w...
by Prem Kumar
01 Nov 2025 20:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2810
Views: 1576601

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

Article that exposes that Rafales are without Meteors https://zeenews.india.com/india/a-billion-dollar-jet-without-its-killer-missile-was-game-changer-rafale-deal-only-half-the-story-2978214.html Disgustingly shameful behavior by successive IAF Chiefs and MoD headed by Rajnath Singh. But most of the...
by Prem Kumar
01 Nov 2025 20:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2130
Views: 6941112

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

Khayali pulao of the highest order. HAL is simply not able to deliver on its commitments for Indian orders and now has zero excuses given the size of its order book. HAL MD has now started talking of foreign orders to distract and hide his own incompetence and lack of delivery. Agreed. I don't thin...
by Prem Kumar
01 Nov 2025 20:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2141
Views: 623282

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Not taking the bait Tanaji! Otherwise, we will have another 100 page thread

Even if it was successful, a 45 KT weapon test is no substitute for a megaton test
by Prem Kumar
31 Oct 2025 17:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1395
Views: 1348463

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

The backup to a CMS-03 failure is the immediate sacking of ISRO leadership. They have fallen so far behind their peers that HAL looks better in comparison
by Prem Kumar
31 Oct 2025 17:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2141
Views: 623282

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

My take: From a purely strategic standpoint, India gains little by conducting another live test. The deterrent is credible, and the political costs are high. Nuclear tests today are more about signaling than design validation. (India’s arsenal is already credible and survivable, with tested warhead...
by Prem Kumar
31 Oct 2025 15:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

DRDO’s MP-ATGM Clears Trials, Set For Induction; RFP Issued For Next-Gen 4th-Gen Missile https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2025/10/drdos-mp-atgm-clears-trials-set-for.html The MP-ATGM has an effective range from 200 metres to 2.5 kilometres and offers a lightweight launch package for flexibility in ...
by Prem Kumar
31 Oct 2025 15:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

QRSAM is now getting massive orders worth billions. Nag Mk2 just got orders for over 2000 missiles along with NAMIS. More orders will come along with the Zorawar that just displayed it's ATGM capability with successful test firings. Now that Nag Mk2 has gotten a big order, HELINA won't be far away ...
by Prem Kumar
27 Oct 2025 22:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1941
Views: 1338485

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Indian Military To Fight Through ISRO Satellites In Op Sindoor 2.0? | Explained | Looking Forward The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its new naval satellite, CMS-03 or GSAT-7R, on November 2, 2025, for the Indian Navy. This advanced 2,650 kg military communication satell...
by Prem Kumar
23 Oct 2025 09:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 2141
Views: 623282

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Some interesting titbits like having to reboot systems when subjected to jamming and yet able to do multiple missions, multiple strikes by the same pilots, swing role in the same mission stand out. I was already sweating as I read the mission profiles…Seemed really really intense. Bakis painted us ...
by Prem Kumar
23 Oct 2025 09:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 4011
Views: 1474395

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

The Swarajya article is scathing & accurate. It lays the blame on 2 key doctrinal blindspots of the IAF: 1) Choosing perfect over practical : instead of ordering more Netra-Mk1 (battle proven in Balakot), they let the Embraer line go idle and wanted Chappatti-radar on Airbus. Now, they are scram...
by Prem Kumar
21 Oct 2025 11:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Two points 1) Brahmos is a much more versatile & lethal missile thank Oniks - significant intellectual property was developed and deployed to make the missile versatile. Many variations: steep-dive, air-launched, ECCM, land-attack variant etc were all developed for Brahmos that was not available...
by Prem Kumar
19 Oct 2025 08:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 3076
Views: 1772566

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

IMO, best to allow IAF to multiple radars in its kitty. For radars, you want heterogeneity. This makes the task of jamming a whole lot harder for the enemy. They have to plan for what if scenarios. Its okay if some Indian missiles are not available on Rafale. In some sense LCA Mk1 with 2032, 2052 a...
by Prem Kumar
19 Oct 2025 08:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

What's conspicuous by its absence is Pralay induction
by Prem Kumar
19 Oct 2025 08:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2130
Views: 6941112

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

Calls into question the wisdom of going for ELTA-2052 for all 83 Mk1a's (original plan was to cap it at 40, with Uttam for the rest). HAL Chief had said that this was decided keeping in mind the timelines, but the timelines are precisely what are being impacted now HAL chief has been lambasted in so...
by Prem Kumar
18 Oct 2025 22:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 183
Views: 124451

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

A unified CUAS + APS system that wards off ATGMs, RPGs & loitering munitions needs to become part of every tank and artillery unit We have the building blocks in place Btw, the 5 Km Nag-Mk2 testfire from Zorawar is phenomenal! I don't think there is any tank in the world that can fire such a lon...
by Prem Kumar
17 Oct 2025 14:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 2178
Views: 1267939

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

^ In spite of SIGs failing to live up to their hype (jamming), a subsequent order of 70K rifles was placed. Wonder how many green cards were minted in the bargain!
by Prem Kumar
13 Oct 2025 15:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2540
Views: 1359385

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Modi won't because he has fully internalized the belief that *assembly* or *production* in India is the same as R&D There is no redline between IDDM & license-assembly The MoD wants to show a graph that moves to the right & up when it comes to % of arms produced in India. Since *producti...
by Prem Kumar
12 Oct 2025 15:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1919
Views: 1626720

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Can people just stop cribbing all the time an import is made? Look at the overall situation! QRSAM is set to bag a Rs 30,000 crore order from the IA alone. Then there'll be an even bigger order from the IAF. QRSAM alone will cross Rs 1,00,000 crores in orders. That's plenty of love. Martlet is a pr...
by Prem Kumar
12 Oct 2025 15:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2540
Views: 1359385

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

https://x.com/Kunal_Biswas707/status/1977027641309118721 Kuntal Biswas is saying that the so-called "Bharat Tank" by AVNL is the screwdriver-giri of Russian Sprut Now, we know why Zorawar order is a pathetic 56 after pouring so much blood, sweat & tears DGMF Leadership must be court-m...