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by Roop
05 Jul 2025 06:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1781
Views: 6812812

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

... I leave the following here for your kind perusal. They still have to complete full Astra integration. I give up. I know, it is very frustrating. :cry: I don't know what to tell you, other than I agree with you. It seems that with DRDO and HAL we can never get a straight answer about timelines /...
by Roop
05 Jul 2025 06:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1781
Views: 6812812

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

Cyrano wrote: 03 Jul 2025 15:55 Otherwise Tejas will end up like Marut.
And that may be precisely what some foreign "friendly nations" are striving to achieve. You don't think there will be champagne / vodka / Bud Light toasts in various foreign capitals if Tejas goes the way of Marut?
by Roop
13 Jun 2025 07:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

vinod wrote: 12 Jun 2025 12:40 There is news that Pakistan is increasing the defence budget by a whopping 20%.
They can increase it to whatever level they want, they are not the ones paying for it. Unkill is.

It's looking more and more like we are back to the days of the Cold War, at least as far as US-Pak are concerned.
by Roop
13 Jun 2025 07:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243384

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

A_Gupta wrote: 12 Jun 2025 20:25 My conspiracy theory:

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I like your theory and don't see anything inherently far-fetched or unreasonable about any of your points. They are all reasonable possibilities. 👍👍
by Roop
12 Jun 2025 09:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1299
Views: 705535

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Hi Admins, I am requesting a crackdown (preferably with ruthless head-bashing) on people who baselessly speculate about hypothetical Indian losses in Operation Sindoor. Until GoI officially announces a combat loss, it doesn't exist. During times of war (or even heightened stress in political tension...
by Roop
12 Jun 2025 09:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Cyrano wrote: 11 Jun 2025 12:22 ...I'm appalled to see so many members speculating indian losses and second guessing what our strikes did and did not destroy. ... A month after the ops, we are still raking about imaginary IAF losses based on "feelings".
I hear you, bro. I agree and I'm frustrated as hell.
by Roop
12 Jun 2025 08:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

gakakkad wrote: 11 Jun 2025 22:51 What's the difference between hanood/Yehuds and momeens ?

We are dhotishivering ... They promote themselves to field marshall
So true! We win the war, but weep and wail like losers. They lose the war, but strut and boast like winners.
by Roop
12 Jun 2025 08:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

LakshmanPST wrote: 11 Jun 2025 00:09 I personally believe we lost a couple of jets...
Why? There is absolutely zero evidence for this conclusion in the public domain. In the absence of evidence, why do you believe this? :?:
by Roop
08 Jun 2025 08:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 904
Views: 1026904

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

This idrw article reports Tejas Mk1 locking on JF-17 near Uri during op Sindoor. Didn't shoot as the bandaar scooted. Also, mentions Tejas escorting choppers at night in their replenishment sorties to forward army posts while Tejas flew low in "low light" conditions while escorting. Great...
by Roop
08 Jun 2025 08:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 108
Views: 28502

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Trump will have a meltdown if... ...if a week has elapsed since his last meltdown. I don't think India should attach much importance to his rantings. Just don't let any GoI spokesperson comment on him publicly, leave that to the media. Arnab in full blowhard mode can give Trump a run for his money ...
by Roop
08 Jun 2025 07:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Amber G., mubarak ho! That is funny as hell. :rotfl:
by Roop
04 Jun 2025 08:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2700
Views: 1501968

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

The "probably fake news" and unconfirmed rumors about Russia's Su-57 offer have now moved a couple of steps closer to reality. Both Gaurav Arya and Palki Sharma have briefly discussed this on their respective shows. So it is definitely not fake news or unconfirmed. It is a news report. We'...
by Roop
04 Jun 2025 08:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2982
Views: 1696602

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

... and we did not think US will mess with the supplies. That is precisely the problem -- the US appears to be playing dirty games again. We thought those days were over, but now it seems they aren't. Whether they actually are or not is almost irrelevant. There is a credible belief among us outside...
by Roop
02 Jun 2025 09:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1774
Views: 1542104

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Anujan wrote: 02 Jun 2025 00:19 ... Says Sindoor really did give Brahmos for free to Pakistan.
:rotfl:
by Roop
02 Jun 2025 09:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Folks, CDS said what he said in the interests of the country. Case closed. Not worth going into the details. Bottom line: ... Thank you for that positive (and factual) summary. Breath of fresh air. For a moment there, reading all the wailing and moaning on the forum, I thought India had lost the wa...
by Roop
31 May 2025 13:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

bala wrote: 31 May 2025 08:56 India currently has the largest number of GCCs in the world.
Sorry, what is GCC? :?:
by Roop
31 May 2025 13:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

India hitting 9 air bases, doing SEAD stuff by destroying radars and "officially not-hitting" Kairana hills is something US didn't expect. Destroying radars is not SEAD, it is DEAD. SEAD is just blinding / jamming radars. IAF didn't just jam Paki radars (both Chinese and American), it des...
by Roop
28 May 2025 05:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2700
Views: 1501968

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

Lot of YouTube channels reporting India has finalized a deal for SU-57, and that 5 of these aircraft have already arrived in India. Yes, these rumors have been going strong for at least the past week, or maybe longer. I wanted to post about it here, but was afraid the admins would start a lathi-cha...
by Roop
25 May 2025 21:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

SDRE tendency keeps showing up every single time. From, 3-legged cheetah to kargil , Balakot to Sindoor. ... Do Indians have any ego or what? This tendency to hand wring even after DGMO came crawling.... Excellent post. I have been thinking about this all along: Is there any limit to the cowardice ...
by Roop
18 May 2025 03:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

... Although Def talks tends to sensationalise some of their reporting, this one featuring AM Bedi (retd) is a gem and one I would recommend. The interview was a gem because of AM Bedi (retd). Aadi Achint was starting to get on my nerves with his pointless interruptions, unfunny "jokes" a...
by Roop
14 May 2025 09:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

... had a long collab with our late B Harry. Ah, yes... the late great B.Harry. Your mentioning his name brings back memories of the old BRF. 👍👍 One thing is quite clear our foreign policy wonks need to be reeducated as pointed out by one of our posters. The messages comes across as very effete and...
by Roop
14 May 2025 09:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

However, is it possible for them to have nuclear weapons stored somewhere else and use it later... ? Of course it's possible. How can we be certain that they have been completely defanged ... ? Obviously, we can't. Both these points you raise are examples of why the job of an elected leader (like P...
by Roop
13 May 2025 04:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Sumeet wrote: 12 May 2025 23:18 Karnad is an idiot who does not understand...
Agreed. 8)
by Roop
12 May 2025 18:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Anujan wrote: 12 May 2025 04:41 Pakistan army has always been led by duffers.
:rotfl: This is so true !! :rotfl:
by Roop
12 May 2025 18:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

hanumadu wrote: 12 May 2025 16:16 DGAO, Air Marshall AK Bharti said they did not attack Kirana Hills.
Well, he would say that, wouldn't he -- even if it wasn't true.
by Roop
12 May 2025 02:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

suryag wrote: 12 May 2025 01:38 Sir can someone add chagai and kirana hills impact
At present, those two are still unconfirmed rumors. Not to say that I don't believe them (I do), but they still lack any reasonable standard of evidence. Who knows, that may change in a week or two.
by Roop
12 May 2025 01:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Excellent discussion by Gen. Rajiv Narayanan, explaining the precision of India's missiles. As always, there is some subtleties that one always learns from his sermons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMp0tZUJU10 BRFites, please listen to the discussion quoted above in RCaseji's post. Yes, it is a ...
by Roop
12 May 2025 01:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

shyamd wrote: 11 May 2025 23:24 Diplomatic - India will list TSPA Gernails as terorrists using same laws that U.S. used to get Qasem Soleimani listed as terrorist.
Glad to hear it. I hope this happens. 👍
by Roop
11 May 2025 22:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Also, Air DGMO confirmed that all pilots are safe, and that is what is truly important. Equipment can be replaced. Yes, I watched that press conference and was struck by the...uhh... careful way he answered that question. It gives me pause to think... but there's no useful purpose to be served pres...
by Roop
11 May 2025 15:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1784
Views: 469662

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

RaviB wrote: 11 May 2025 11:54 ...I can't wait for the Pakis to say their hangars were empty and full of crows.
:rotfl:
by Roop
11 May 2025 15:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

... Hi uddu, great tweet from that guy Hukum. I am still shaking my head in amazement and admiration at what the Indian Air Force actually achieved: within the space of less than an hour's flying time, they completely disabled the entire PAF on the ground, throughout the length and breadth of Pakis...
by Roop
11 May 2025 14:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

KL Dubey wrote: 11 May 2025 11:03 ^Widening of siliguri corridor is very much a possibility. BDs have it coming.
💯✅👍👍👍
by Roop
11 May 2025 14:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Nuke flashpoint thing is always there, but we demonstrated we can strike them with impunity even though they threatened us with nukes. Actually, we demonstrated much more than that. We demonstrated that we can credibly threaten their access to their own crown jewels. We bombed the entrances to thei...
by Roop
11 May 2025 14:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

KL Dubey wrote: 11 May 2025 10:30 Also we are cutting off zam-zam. Paks may have eaten grass to become an "atami taakat", but soon there may not be any grass to eat.
Ha ! :D I like it. A sure-fire way to make Pakis nuke-nude -- cut off the grass supply. :rotfl:
by Roop
11 May 2025 14:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Suraj wrote: 11 May 2025 10:29 The past few days have been very interesting...
Thanks for an EXCELLENT analysis / conclusion. You have said everything I was thinking, and more.

I stopped imbibing alcohol a few years ago, but I may have to make an exception for once and raise a glass of red wine to you. 👍✅💯
by Roop
11 May 2025 02:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Raja wrote: 11 May 2025 01:17 The rona dhona in here is so typical.
No kidding !!!
by Roop
11 May 2025 02:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Thats a post that I saw and posted for one reason. There is some truth to that. Don't try to be surgeons dissecting everything to the last thing and seeking truth out of it. Udduji, I think your post was fine. Some slight exaggeration may be, but a solid kernel of truth. Don't try and justify it to...
by Roop
10 May 2025 09:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

BTW if you want some light weight entertainment from across the border then please listen to this paki conversation about war and the performance of Paki army. Please use headphones :rotfl: https://x.com/ShefVaidya/status/1920785269675979198 :rotfl: This stuff is funny as hell. Typical Punjabi swea...
by Roop
10 May 2025 05:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Interview of Maj. Gen. Rajiv Narayanan on Aadi Achint's channel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mTO9uFABfHU If you believe the Gen. (and I do), all the "rumours" (and more) we have been discussing for the past couple of days are true: PAF losses (as of the time of the interview) are 8 a/c,...
by Roop
09 May 2025 10:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

... if they are only going to read/translate a brief prepared statement, they are just PR props. That's exactly what they are, and it's not an accident or a misperception. It appears to be a conscious choice of the GoI. I'm not crazy about the decision, but I concede it makes sense in a certain way.