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- 16 Nov 2025 22:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2985
- Views: 2155882
- 16 Nov 2025 03:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
Re: Understanding the US - Again
... Simple, almost everything about Trump is about money. Someone who has a lot to lose from the release of the Epstein files has paid Trump to oppose the release. More money than being the commander commission-in-chief of the USA? I suppose after he became the president he saw there is no real ris...
- 13 Nov 2025 23:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3955
- Views: 1452407
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
^ Yes. I know.
Quite a few ships in WW 2 were named after Greek regents/gods
The English Queen herself had German ancestry as did her husband.
Quite a few ships in WW 2 were named after Greek regents/gods
The English Queen herself had German ancestry as did her husband.
- 13 Nov 2025 06:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Multi-Role Tanker Transport: News & Discussion
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3141
Re: Multi-Role Tanker Transport: News & Discussion
And a conversion will also have some custom parts and fittings which will be a headache to procure over the long life span of the aircraft.
- 13 Nov 2025 06:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3306
- Views: 1461370
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
War is good for Business... and even better for Bureaucracy.
- 11 Nov 2025 22:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 873
- Views: 698889
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
^ Waiting now for videos on how it is a flawed design... how it is only 50% reliable as western engines.... etc etc.
If it proves to be the genuine stuff then we will have videos on why modularity is not good in engines like multi calibre is not good for rifles...
If it proves to be the genuine stuff then we will have videos on why modularity is not good in engines like multi calibre is not good for rifles...
- 08 Nov 2025 21:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6709
- Views: 2550608
Re: Internal Security Watch
Nothing says "welcome back to society" like handing a former naxal a taxpayer-funded starter pack for her "oops, I killed some folks", retirement complete with land, a love shack, and a badge to boss around the very cops who chased her! ..... She is not going to see the money......
- 08 Nov 2025 21:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Gautam ji, Hindus are carried by four. Manishji: Yes, but the saying is not Indian, as we have not had jury trials for a long time now. Just being my obnoxious nitpicking self. Forgive me. Gautam I meant for a hindu in the US, he would face a jury of 12 Yanks and post getting injected/electrified/s...
- 08 Nov 2025 21:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
Re: Understanding the US - Again
He should think of it as Jiziya and remain happy till the sharia starts making an appearanceuddu wrote: ↑08 Nov 2025 20:54 https://x.com/PecanC8/status/1986943422586876096
@PecanC8
Mamdani is under fire for charging people $13 per beer at his ‘victory party’.
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- 07 Nov 2025 16:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 268
- Views: 76880
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Leaning of ladies - possible.
Opinion polls -
Early reports didn't mention peacefuls in particular.
Will be an interesting barometer
Opinion polls -
Early reports didn't mention peacefuls in particular.
Will be an interesting barometer
- 07 Nov 2025 16:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
- 07 Nov 2025 10:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 268
- Views: 76880
Re: Elections Modi 3.0
Doesnt a higher number of voters, especially at the start, indicate a trend towards anti-incumbency?
- 07 Nov 2025 08:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
Re: Understanding the US - Again
... Don't worry. Both those things can happen, and are very likely to happen to any Hindu Indian-American who pulls & uses a gun, even in claimed self-defense. We aren't Kyle Rittenhouse to get away with manslaughter and have FOX News cry righteous tears on our behalf. ... Probably yes but then...
- 07 Nov 2025 07:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
Re: Understanding the US - Again
... The problem with carrying guns and firing them in self-defense is a tricky proposition. One needs to prove that it was done to protect oneself. I am not sure if one can get off with the argument that one is trying to protect a family member. .. As the old saying goes -:Better to be judged by 12...
- 07 Nov 2025 07:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12656
- Views: 4287492
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
@Mort Walker I think (rather I would like to think) about one in five. Is it more than that? Any data?
- 06 Nov 2025 22:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12656
- Views: 4287492
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Apologies if this is OT for this thread - wanted to check if there is any data on gun ownership by Indian origin people in the US. The koreans, I read somewhere, armed themselves during previous riots (LA - Rodney King ?) With MAGA, MSM and others painting a crosshair on Indians it will be wise if t...
- 06 Nov 2025 19:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3427
- Views: 1236434
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
A few 35's from Unkil for the tariff reduction a few Tornado from Germany to ask them to move some factories here....all happy. Event the spectator at aero india can enjoy UN aircraft display. Tornado? You mean the Typhoon right If we have to keep the Germans happy i rather we go with their submari...
- 06 Nov 2025 19:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 11640
- Views: 3350808
- 06 Nov 2025 07:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3427
- Views: 1236434
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Russian team submits report, says HAL already possess 50% capacity to produce Su-57 stealth fighters at home ... The good - we can do 50% of the Su 57 in house :) The bad - we can do 50% of the Su 57 in house :( The ugly - the AMCA will probably be able to do more than 50% of what the Su 57 can.
- 05 Nov 2025 21:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12656
- Views: 4287492
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
...The Chinese threat is very physical, territorial, economic, political, and collusive on multiple fronts. It is a very formidable enemy which is out to destroy us and is impossible for us to take on single-handedly. It is existential, immediate and very real unlike any other threat. Of course the...
- 05 Nov 2025 09:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
- Replies: 2153
- Views: 975905
Re: Project 75I - It Begins
The Hangor might not be at the cutting edge of stealth but they still represent a tough challenge due to the inherent difficulties of submarine detection in the open seas at long distances. Also need to take in account that the Chinese have mapped out the Indian Ocean well over the past years. This ...
- 05 Nov 2025 08:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4794
- Views: 3315915
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
.. They use GE414 engines. Lets see how WH reacts... Yes. The WH would have given the go ahead least the Ukrainians tried to go with the Typhoon (or Rafale)... An interesting parallel, is unconfirmed reports of Armenia thinking of going with the Su-30 MKI over direct purchase of the Su 30 from Russ...
- 04 Nov 2025 19:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
- Replies: 6353
- Views: 2537571
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Several times the question is asked - What, or Who, is the 'deep state' ?
Here is ex PM Liz Truss shedding some light about the British Deep State
"These people really run the UK"
Here is ex PM Liz Truss shedding some light about the British Deep State
"These people really run the UK"
- 04 Nov 2025 17:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 8032
- Views: 2983465
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Need to note that Pakistan uses the somalis for various activities. They will be used against indian shipping.
Uncle will look the other way as he will need the services to hit russian shipping.
Uncle will look the other way as he will need the services to hit russian shipping.
- 04 Nov 2025 13:29
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1166
- Views: 878483
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
In these 57 squadrons plan how many will be western engined and how many will be with Russian engines?
- 04 Nov 2025 11:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
- Replies: 2985
- Views: 2155882
Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Beautiful videography. A must see for fans of aviation
RIAT 2025 - Air to Air Arrivals
https://youtu.be/dbZhvGbbt-8?si=deM2xpPIMVvTLUP2
RIAT 2025 - Air to Air Arrivals
https://youtu.be/dbZhvGbbt-8?si=deM2xpPIMVvTLUP2
- 04 Nov 2025 10:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5798
- Views: 2508578
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Don't forget the JST component.
Jizya Service Tax
Jizya Service Tax
- 04 Nov 2025 09:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
- Replies: 771
- Views: 633210
Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Meanwhile the India legal system crawls along at its own merry pace... After 7 years trial set for resumption The trial of LeT suspect Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, accused of coordinating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks from Karachi, is set to resume after seven years. Bombay HC Monday set aside as ...
- 04 Nov 2025 07:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 8032
- Views: 2983465
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
^ 6th gen warfare only
By reducing their fleet of merchant ships the Pakis are saying to the Indian Navy 'Take that you SDREs. No targets for you to hit'

By reducing their fleet of merchant ships the Pakis are saying to the Indian Navy 'Take that you SDREs. No targets for you to hit'
- 02 Nov 2025 19:37
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 12656
- Views: 4287492
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
^ Due respect Sridhar sir, China is the primary threat for now but not the only threat.
- 01 Nov 2025 09:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4178
- Views: 1210724
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Japan was already entering the technology age during the close of the 19th century. The Meiji restoration. They had and have an intense xenophobia possibly given their sequestered geography. ... Their entry to the technology age was via the west (as is true for all nations given that the industrial...
- 01 Nov 2025 07:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4178
- Views: 1210724
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
True but japan was also decimated by the same Americans just a few years ago in WW2sanjaykumar wrote: ↑01 Nov 2025 01:17 South Korea was converted wholesale decades ago. More to do with the Korean War, American troops, and poverty ( at the time)
- 31 Oct 2025 21:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
- Replies: 4178
- Views: 1210724
Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
I would give more weightage to Culturesanjaykumar wrote: ↑31 Oct 2025 20:01 Education wealth and culture usually make for good inoculation.
Compare with let’s say India.
Right next door is South Korea. Comparable in wealth and education but a large chunk got taken over by the Christian faith.
- 31 Oct 2025 13:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4913
- Views: 1186375
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- 31 Oct 2025 09:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6709
- Views: 2550608
Re: Internal Security Watch
Mumbai's Fake Scientist Likely Had Access To Nuclear Data, 14 Maps Found In a crucial development after the arrest of a fake scientist at the country's premier nuclear research unit, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai police have recovered suspicious nuclear data and 14 maps from the susp...
- 31 Oct 2025 06:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1166
- Views: 878483
- 30 Oct 2025 16:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 873
- Views: 698889
- 30 Oct 2025 16:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 873
- Views: 698889
- 28 Oct 2025 20:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5798
- Views: 2508578
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Meanbile in jihadistan Yawn - Information ministry rubbishes ‘completely fabricated’ report on Pakistan sending troops for Gaza peace force The information ministry on Tuesday rubbished what it said was a “completely fabricated” report about an alleged deal between the United States’ Central Intelli...
- 28 Oct 2025 20:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: European Union: Positive News
- Replies: 607
- Views: 481871
Re: European Union: Positive News
^ Excellent - May Ireland go from Green to darker green as quickly as possible 