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- 19 Jul 2025 15:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6294
- Views: 1714595
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
... He was the one who "approved" the use of Indian troops in WWII and there was no significant opposition to this, because he was used as the front to project the harmonious cooperation. This resulted in the butchering, maiming and grievously injuring of tens of thousands of Indians, esp...
- 19 Jul 2025 12:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7033
- Views: 3088954
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Of the two evils, the French are the lesser ones. They were the only ones who didn't sanction us post-Pokhran and they have a beef with the Anglos. Less likely to be arm-twisted by Unkil I am 100% sure that key ToT *will not* be shared in spite of the Billions & promises. But more will be shared...
- 19 Jul 2025 12:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
- Replies: 2370
- Views: 811613
Re: BR Maths Corner-1
I think China has been getting 6 golds for a while now, with a couple of them getting a perfect score each year
China is at #2 as well - we will know when we look at the US IMO team picture
China is at #2 as well - we will know when we look at the US IMO team picture
- 19 Jul 2025 12:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 10627
- Views: 3929279
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
All points raised above hit the mark Designating TRF as a terrorist org, while hosting Munir, funding Pakis via IMF & re-stocking their arsenal is akin to running with the hares & hunting with the hounds No one is impressed by this token gesture. As MajorlyProfound once said, TRF will rename...
- 18 Jul 2025 19:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 10627
- Views: 3929279
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
We need not simp for any side . We should replicate what AIPAC did . They accepted the fact that no matter what they do they are not going to get liked . They influence ,penetrate ,attack both sides as and when needed . Well said. Hindus need to stop trying to find answers for Why do they hate us? ...
- 18 Jul 2025 18:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
- Replies: 2180
- Views: 889035
Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
NATO Chief had threatened a 100% tariff on India for buying Russian oil.... EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTRY : "Our energy security is our top priority, guided by global realities. We strongly caution against double standards" 8) 8) India rejects Western pressure & Tariff threat... No lectur...
- 17 Jul 2025 14:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
- Replies: 456
- Views: 284858
Re: Renewable Sources of Energy
A noob question: why is hydrogen (or green hydrogen) a big deal? Is this a scalable solution to our energy woes? I have hardly seen any hydrogen powered cars or power plants. So where exactly are they used? Isn't EV a better horse to bet on? Are we betting on green hydrogen based on what some ESG gr...
- 17 Jul 2025 11:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
.... Maybe there's something fundamental that we are missing here ... :-? The only thing worth celebrating would be a reduction in assembly times: say from 2 months to 2 weeks (due to automation, robotics, process improvements etc) If an Elon Musk or Baba Kalyani took over HAL, they'd show how its ...
- 17 Jul 2025 11:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
^ I heard that the MoD got rightfully blasted for this on Twitter, for celebrating this shameful episode & for trying to pass it off as an Atmanirbhar project!!
- 17 Jul 2025 11:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540469
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
DDM. Economic Times seems to have lost it
Neither Brahmos-hypersonic nor homegrown one are close to testing
Neither Brahmos-hypersonic nor homegrown one are close to testing
- 17 Jul 2025 11:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber
- Replies: 285
- Views: 76665
Re: Indian Strategic Long Range Bomber
Economic Times must have gotten a new reporter, who is channeling IDRW spiritually
First they published a BS report that the Long Range Hypersonic missile has been tested. Now this!
And promptly, other media idiots will re-publish after adding their own masala
First they published a BS report that the Long Range Hypersonic missile has been tested. Now this!
And promptly, other media idiots will re-publish after adding their own masala
- 12 Jul 2025 07:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 7033
- Views: 3088954
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
UK or France? Cabinet waits for DRDO on combat aircraft engine “Engines are a constraining factor… a strategic decision has to be taken. Both Rolls-Royce and Safran are contenders for fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. A Cabinet note will be prepared from the DRDO side and circulated...
- 12 Jul 2025 07:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69029
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Our indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft that was commissioned recently, uses a water-jet propulsion. Wiki tells me there is a difference between water-jet and pump-jet propulsion
- 12 Jul 2025 07:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540469
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Excellent news! Indigenous seeker tests were done back in 2017 - 18. Not sure if they were ever inducted
So, I believe that the 200 or so Astra inducted so far, have the Russian Agat seeker
We need more Astra-Mk1s inducted across the fleet. Hope these tests pave the way for the same
So, I believe that the 200 or so Astra inducted so far, have the Russian Agat seeker
We need more Astra-Mk1s inducted across the fleet. Hope these tests pave the way for the same
- 11 Jul 2025 13:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
- Replies: 2180
- Views: 889035
Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
The root cause for the current mess in the SIR done by EC in Bihar is because of undefined uses of Aadhaar. In yesterday's hearing in Supreme Court the court observed - "If I want a caste certificate, I show my Aadhaar. A document like Aadhaar, considered basic for getting other documents, is ...
- 11 Jul 2025 10:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1728
- Views: 450730
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
IDRW operates in two ways; 1) Plagiarizes others' articles and passes it off as its own 2) Makes up unbelievable stuff. In the case of the PL-15E episode, it is the first one above. The worst part is that, there is a Financial Express defense article that quotes IDRW!! DDM plumbs new depths that ev...
- 10 Jul 2025 10:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 936464
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
From Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai, NM (Retd.) - former Flag Officer Naval Aviation, CoS ANC, CI (Navy) DSSC Wellington https://x.com/sudhirpillai__/status/1942948047874675053 ---> Haven’t we learnt from the HDW debacle? MDL’s sub-building ecosystem was left to die once. It’s been rebuilt at great cos...
- 10 Jul 2025 10:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
In order to keep the pressure up, the GOI needs to ask media to periodically publish articles critical of GE and the delays caused by them. Make a big deal out of how their unreliability is causing squadron shortage Geopolitics & US Deep State pressures aside, GE, as a company, has a worldwide m...
- 10 Jul 2025 10:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 94
- Views: 69029
Re: Project 77 Alpha Class SSN: News & Discussion
Below is *MY* Guess : Indian Origin Kit - Reactor + Sonar (updated USHUS) + Weapons (Varunastra Torpedo; BrahMos-S, SLCM, etc in VLS Cell).. French Origin Kit - Propeller Design, Pump Jet Propulsion, Hull Design, X-Shaped Rudder, Combat Management System, etc, etc, etc.... Rakesh: any particular re...
- 10 Jul 2025 10:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1884
- Views: 1283982
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Indian Navy's submarine kill power soars as ERASR anti-submarine rocket clears user trials This is an excellent Atmanirbharta initiative! A few next steps to consider: 1) The latest Russian version has a homing-depth-charge. We should look to emulate it, to make these "smarter". 2) Create...
- 09 Jul 2025 13:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3536
- Views: 3062921
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Instead of importing artillery guns, if we import DG Artillery from Armenia, Morocco or Brazil, our Atmanirbharta will improve 100X
- 09 Jul 2025 10:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3536
- Views: 3062921
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Rule of thumb: Artillery thread, Submarine thread & Armor thread are to be avoided if you have High BP
- 08 Jul 2025 19:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 936464
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Every Arm of our forces have their Achilles heel. For the IN, its their submarines The Army has too many to count Too bad that our RM is clueless on whose bottom needs a crack of the whip. Rajnath Singh is decently competent - he is like a good project manager. He gets the job done & if given a ...
- 07 Jul 2025 08:46
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1728
- Views: 450730
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
The argument that Unkil will make to India is that with India upgrading its air force, it is only logical to give Pakistan a parity...not in numbers, but in capability. Parity = Deterrence is the argument that will be made to India by the US State Department And this is exactly why our next strike ...
- 07 Jul 2025 08:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 2140
- Views: 1223885
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
They have only compared empty weights
They should also prove that weight of *carbine + cartridge* is less than weight of *pressure cooker + rice + dal for 2 people*
Only then, it will it pass GSQR
They should also prove that weight of *carbine + cartridge* is less than weight of *pressure cooker + rice + dal for 2 people*
Only then, it will it pass GSQR
- 07 Jul 2025 08:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2691
- Views: 1496723
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
What are 'game-changer' Air Lora missiles? Report claims Indian Air Force is planning to procure these from Israel https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2025/07/03/what-are-game-changer-air-lora-missiles-report-claims-indian-air-force-is-planning-to-procure-these-from-israel.html 03 July 2025 Indian ...
- 06 Jul 2025 14:07
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2966
- Views: 1280282
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
Not too late to start negotiations for the local manufacturing of F404-IS20 turofans as well. We will need at least 1 more engine for the lifespan of our Tejas Mk1/A's. If we are indeed adding 97 more, then we will need between 410 - 500 engines in the next 30-40 years. It's always better to have a...
- 06 Jul 2025 14:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
^ And yet we have Shiv Aroor, Sandeep Unnithan, Snehesh etc not utter a pipsqueak about this in their interviews. Any decent media will make the HAL Chief squirm in his seat
What a sad show
What a sad show
- 06 Jul 2025 14:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1728
- Views: 450730
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
^^ Well put The DGMO call & JD Vance 24-hr volte-face is not due to any sudden love for Pakistan, but because US assets got hit, though not intentionally This also explains why the White House went from "We support any response from India to avenge Pahalgam" to "We urge restraint&...
- 06 Jul 2025 13:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1123
- Views: 846534
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
We should aim to integrate our homegrown ASPJ instead of Scorpious. Our ASPJ will be tightly integrated with the Uttam radar, whose upgraded version is the Virupaksha that will go into the Sukhois This is all the more reason why we should arm our Tejas MK1a fleet from the 41st aircraft onwards with ...
- 02 Jul 2025 18:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
- 01 Jul 2025 11:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 598105
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
I feel the Admins have been quite lenient. What was not allowed was:
1) Constant griping
2) Introducing FUD (especially those which showed India in poor light) while the conflict was ongoing
Both of which were both reasonable & necessary
1) Constant griping
2) Introducing FUD (especially those which showed India in poor light) while the conflict was ongoing
Both of which were both reasonable & necessary
- 01 Jul 2025 11:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540469
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
1) India has a declared NFU 2) We have repeatedly exercised restraint 3) We are a rational player 4) We also only react to provocations & not do anything proactive (much to my chagrin) Hence, Pakis can be sure that any missile launch from our side will be conventional. At any rate, they are poor...
- 01 Jul 2025 00:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 598105
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Just read through the blog by Deans - very comprehensive & well written!
- 30 Jun 2025 15:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1728
- Views: 450730
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
,"Game theory suggests that when key players are constrained, a third party—here, Ukraine—gains leverage." Look at the Pahalgam terrorist attack as India and China are being constrained along the LAC from 2020-2024. To model a 2 or 2.5 front scenario, don't we need a multi-player game the...
- 30 Jun 2025 10:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 598105
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
^ Yes, entirely possible that the IAF put up its hand and said they'd do it. Kudos to them for that! But there have been enough leaks (because official confirmation has not come) that they were told to hit only terror launchpads and not military targets. This is borne out by the fact that, in our po...
- 30 Jun 2025 10:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1774
- Views: 1540469
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Its called ITCM now. It flew successfully with Manik. More tests are planned (as usual). God alone knows when orders will materialize
- 30 Jun 2025 10:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1313
- Views: 1300658
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/post-op-sindoor-india-to-fast-track-launch-of-52-defence-surveillance-satellites/articleshow/122149971.cms India to fast-track launch of 52 defense satellites 1) Expected start in April 2026. Planned to be completed by end of 2029 2) 21 by ISRO and 31 by 3 ...
- 29 Jun 2025 22:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2936
- Views: 598105
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
This is Modi pulling an ABV - stupid, self-imposed constraints against a jihadi state ABV said "No crossing LoC" during Kargil Modi said "Don't attack airplanes, bases, SAMs - only attack terror launchpads" during Op Sindoor We paid with men and/or material due to both decisions ...
- 29 Jun 2025 22:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1775
- Views: 6808352
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Dick-move by HAL and they must be raked over the coals for this Its going to be at least 3 years before the Mk1a 41st aircraft is to be delivered. By then, all certifications would be completed and adequate lead-time available for Astra Microwave Delays in HAL's Mk1a deliveries are due to their own ...