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- 11 May 2024 12:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
As much as the SC has acted in a disgraceful manner by releasing Kejriwal, I think its a good thing net-net I hope he attacks Modi. This election has not been enough of a Modi Referendum (which 2014 & 2019 were). INDI alliance is playing silent guerilla warfare, Chinese whispers, outlandish free...
- 11 May 2024 12:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 579
- Views: 305755
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
We should rename Atmanirbhar as Videshi-Pet-Bhar
- 11 May 2024 12:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3239
- Views: 2388643
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Baba Kalyani's son, in an interview recently, said that they can ramp up production to even 250 Guns per annum!! As mody said above, forget China, overmatch vs Pakistan or 2.5 front war! We are facing a situation where Pakis will outgun us Given the massive indigenous production capacity, this is cr...
- 08 May 2024 16:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Ok
Also, is it just me or is Modi Ji's personal campaign/speeches lacking the usual fire that we saw in 2014 & 2019? These elections have a distinctly low-key feel to them
Also, is it just me or is Modi Ji's personal campaign/speeches lacking the usual fire that we saw in 2014 & 2019? These elections have a distinctly low-key feel to them
- 08 May 2024 15:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Why is there dissatisfaction with the BJP & CM in Rajasthan, so soon after their assembly win? If anything, anger against Congress must be at its peak after their 5 years of misrule Also, is the "better than 303" expectation from several quarters mainly based on UP, which is supposed t...
- 08 May 2024 14:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 843374
Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
1) What's stopping Modi sarkar from conducting surgical strikes across IB/LOC? Neutralize threats en-masse at the sour Is it lack of confidence exhibited by our Armed Forces that they will be able to control the escalation ladder? Its not 2019, because the bulk of our troops are facing China If the ...
- 08 May 2024 14:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5246
- Views: 1547403
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
^^ Its worse than that. We actually do have experience on the effectiveness of light tanks in Ladakh in 1962!! . Our AMX light tanks were very effective against the Chinese in Chushul Our Generals don't learn lessons even from our own experiences ! The artillery procurement disaster even after their...
- 06 May 2024 14:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
For starters, this is enough to book both Sonia & Manmohan under the Official Secrets Act Sonia was never part of the CCS and should not be even privy to discussions around Siachen, let alone be in a position to give it to Pakistan. Yes, I know she & her NAC shadow-cabinet pulled all the str...
- 02 May 2024 12:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Current SMART version is only for anti-sub role The form factor of the missile looks like a Pralay variant. Given the accuracy, data links etc, an AShBm variant of Pralay and/or Agni-1P is in the works, if not already tested An anti-ship version of SMART *and* an AshBm version of Pralay - with the a...
- 01 May 2024 23:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 579
- Views: 305755
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Wow! Another canard that was considered "accepted wisdom" was that the wars of the 21st century would be sharp & intense, lasting a few weeks What a load of crock, considering what we see in Ukraine! Our AF leadership, sorry to say, have zero strategic sense or ability to plan. They re...
- 01 May 2024 19:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 579
- Views: 305755
Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
^^^ Never fails to amaze how many “emergency” the IA/IAF seem to be in. Imagine if there was an actual war! Everything is an emergency because nothing is planned Now, with Modi sarkar breathing down their necks, "emergency procurements" have become a feeder-system for the Armed Forces to ...
- 01 May 2024 15:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3763
- Views: 589430
Re: The Red Menace
2 days back, in another major pest-control operation, 10 Maoists were killed by our security forces in Bastar!
Our boys are being given a free hand & all the support by both Amit Shah and Chattisgarh CM. Kudos!
Our boys are being given a free hand & all the support by both Amit Shah and Chattisgarh CM. Kudos!
- 01 May 2024 15:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Fantastic achievement! One of a kind weapon Hope they induct it soon in large numbers. As land based version first before creating a UVLS based one for carrying abroad destroyers Some serious engineering problems must have been overcome because, after the first 2 trials in 2020 and 2021, this trial ...
- 29 Apr 2024 20:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wish list for Modi 3.0 administration
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3269
Re: Wish list for Modi 3.0 administration
Lets not jinx this election with this kind of a thread
Request mods to delete this thread after Dilbu Ji comes and first sprinkles his anti-jinx on it
Request mods to delete this thread after Dilbu Ji comes and first sprinkles his anti-jinx on it
- 29 Apr 2024 20:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
https://swarajyamag.com/politics/seven-rallies-in-three-days-whats-behind-bjps-modi-push-in-maharashtra This paging Modi to come save the day is really worrisome. Anyone know what the ground situation in Maharashtra look like? Meanwhile, this happened today in the State - a Muslim chopped a Hindu g...
- 26 Apr 2024 20:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Overall Phase-2 has crossed 60% by 5 PM. Modi Ji tweeted that Phase-2 has gone great for BJP I had a noob pooch. When people say (or even Modi Ji wants) that BJP will get more seats than in 2019, at a high level, what is the basis for this? Because as far as I can see, NDA maxed out in Maharashtra (...
- 25 Apr 2024 00:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2281
- Views: 882061
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
It is an emergency purchase, as after a while they cannot import the same and will have to buy Rudram. That's what everyone thought But what has happened is this: Step 1: emergency import of weapons - limited quantity of even yet-to-be-proven weapons (like the latest ROCKS) Step 2: have the foreign...
- 24 Apr 2024 09:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2281
- Views: 882061
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Re: ROCKS/Crystal Maze 2, IAF seems to have shifted goalposts about its priorities to deny Rudram family integration. I just don't understand how Rudram, SAAW, Astra Mk2, etc had separation trials 2 or more years ago and are yet to be operationalised while we have Rampage, ROCKS, ASRAAM, etc coming...
- 24 Apr 2024 09:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Now, Sam Pitroda adds to Congress agony by saying India should consider imposing a 55% inheritance tax
Waiting for Modi to hit this over square leg!
Waiting for Modi to hit this over square leg!
- 24 Apr 2024 09:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
MoD and DRDO have been tightlipped about this new MRBM. They didn't say its from the Agni family
Sneaking suspicion that its a K4 test, maybe with MIRV
Sneaking suspicion that its a K4 test, maybe with MIRV
- 17 Apr 2024 14:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
In one particular TN Assembly seat, post Jaya's death, the going rate was 20K per person. A person known to me collected 80K for his family
- 17 Apr 2024 14:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
At any rate, 248 Astra-Mk1s (200 for IAF & 48 for IN) is a very small number. Ok for initial batch. But now that BDL has started delivering since late 2023, the Production must have stabilized by now Because of this small batch size, the timeline for delivery is 6 years! That's a glacial pace. A...
- 17 Apr 2024 14:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1886455
Re: Internal Security Watch
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/29-maoists-dead-in-fierce-chhattisgarh-operation-101713293565503.html Massive success for security forces. 29 Maoists eliminated, including a senior leader! Kudos to Amit Shah and CM Vishnu Deo Sai! Lots of Naxal cleanup this year: 79 killed this year, the ...
- 17 Apr 2024 14:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3763
- Views: 589430
Re: The Red Menace
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/29-maoists-dead-in-fierce-chhattisgarh-operation-101713293565503.html Massive success for security forces. 29 Maoists eliminated, including a senior leader! Kudos to Amit Shah and CM Vishnu Deo Sai! Lots of Naxal cleanup this year: 79 killed this year, the ...
- 16 Apr 2024 11:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Paraphrased your image because I didnt want to re-post it
Now that Shinde & Fadnavis are in power, what have they done about it?
- 15 Apr 2024 10:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
- Replies: 1315
- Views: 819439
Re: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Guys, this is a crazy useful site. Share widely : https://shwetapatra.in/ You select the state & constituency - it shows you all the work done by Modi sarkar there! Random example: Bangalore Rural Dashboard https://i.postimg.cc/3NW2yt1K/Bangalore-South.png It also generates Infographics for eac...
- 15 Apr 2024 09:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Guys, this is a crazy useful site. Share widely : https://shwetapatra.in/ You select the state & constituency - it shows you all the work done by Modi sarkar there! Random example: Bangalore Rural Dashboard https://i.postimg.cc/3NW2yt1K/Bangalore-South.png It also generates Infographics for eac...
- 14 Apr 2024 12:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
^^ I want to believe this. Truly. Lets see.
- 13 Apr 2024 13:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 6026659
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
That wouldn't be a bad idea - holding further Rafale orders ransom till we extract maximum juice for indigenous turbofan for AMCA as a JV with Safran. Though its highly doubtful that they will part with the crown jewels at any price If the MRFA is the stick to hardball negotiate with them, then its ...
- 13 Apr 2024 10:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
BIG BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Annamalai releases manifesto for Coimbatore loksabha. 👉 Establishment of Anti Terror National Investigation Agency (NIA) unit 👉 IIM & NCB 👉 Setting up a cancer treatment centre 👉 Upgradation of existing airport as an international terminal 👉 Round-the-clock mobile food vans ...
- 13 Apr 2024 10:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Yes and its jarring that Astra-Mk1 orders have not materialized beyond the initial 300+. Neither have orders for the PGM family: SAAW, PG-HSLD, G-series (Garuda, Garuthma, Gaurav etc) But the massive Tejas order gives hope. Like Rakesh said, it will raise a lot of stink if the IAF orders anything bu...
- 13 Apr 2024 10:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
🚨 PM Modi : "One Big INDI Alliance party has now promised to destroy nuclear weapons of India after it gets power" ⚡ "Opposition's manifesto has made a dangerous declaration against the country" - PM Modi "When two of our neighbours are armed with nuclear weapons, should ou...
- 13 Apr 2024 08:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Unless there is some uber-Chanakyanism at play (though I cannot see what), its a big mistake to delay the Manifesto so much. Especially after showing a report card saying that they have ticked-off all the boxes in their 2019 manifesto So, people will read & comment on the 2024 manifesto for sure...
- 13 Apr 2024 00:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774349
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Yeah, we have not gone past the 2022 order for 300 or 350 Astra-Mk1s. This is insufficient for even Su-30 MKI fleet. Production & deliveries have started. So, there is no reason to hold back on placing a 1000+ order! Hope the IAF is not curtailing Mk1 in anticipation of Mk2, which will also be t...
- 13 Apr 2024 00:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
In hindsight, Modi expressing confidence publicly of coming back to power was not a good idea There seems to be a slackening of pace His exhortation for 400+ is not enthusing the cadres to go all out. Perhaps its a combination of lethargy, over-confidence and fatigue Hope the average voter makes up ...
- 12 Apr 2024 09:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 974
- Views: 220939
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
anyone owrried that PAPPU's 1 lakh per year will make women ditch BJP? Yes, it is a concern. But the bigger concern is complacency and the attitude that "we have already won" . We have to be paranoid and go all out. Because we know that, while we have to win each time, they have to win on...
- 12 Apr 2024 08:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 1851
- Views: 599762
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
Ton for ton of displacement, the Indian SSK is going to be more expensive than the verginia class submarines of the USN. So the argument of costs is not really justified. The problem is the brass. That is making a complete dog's breakfast of our procurement programs. Consequently our war fighting a...
- 12 Apr 2024 08:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7932
Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
No role for Turkish firms in Indian Navy's mega Fleet Support Ship project https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/no-role-for-turkish-firms-in-indian-navys-mega-fleet-support-ship-project20240411174220/ 11 April 2024 There is good & bad news in this The good is that, under PM Modi, we ha...
- 11 Apr 2024 23:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 6026659
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
It is when we are closest to victory that we are most vulnerable
- 09 Apr 2024 23:29
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1042
- Views: 763307
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Basically screwdriver-giri (should we call it screwIndia-giri ?), where TASL assembled a Satellogic satellite. 1) Bullshit PR. Its factually wrong that this is India's first sub-meter resolution satellite. ISRO achieved that milestone long back and we have many satellites in orbit with sub-meter acc...