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by Manish_P
13 Jun 2026 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4264
Views: 1242987

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

May God give strength to their families.

Om Shanti

No loss of life on the ground is the small plus of the tragedy
by Manish_P
13 Jun 2026 14:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4264
Views: 1242987

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

As per some veterans on X, two fatalities (including a squadron leader) and one critically injured.
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 20:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3158
Views: 1712034

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Army receives 100 indigenous ‘Peacekeeper’ kamikaze drones https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/army-receives-100-indigenous-peacekeeper-kamikaze-drones/ 12 June 2026 Peacekeeper :lol: If at all it was needed to be anglicized then better to have it named it as FireSpeed (Agniveg - Agni (Fire), V...
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 20:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 3065
Views: 1452685

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Rakesh wrote: 12 Jun 2026 18:27 Acoustics of all Indian naval vessels are already present with the US Navy :)
Ah... i keep forgetting that bit
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 16:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2981
Views: 1803756

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

https://x.com/LevinaNeythiri/status/2063161587880628630 "In this speech, Putin confirms India wasnt intersted in Su-57 and thats why Russia had to develop it own its own." This was many years ago and is well known. India wasn't interested in putting down hundreds of millions of USD and no...
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 09:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 3065
Views: 1452685

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

This is one phoren platform that needs a repeat order... Navy receives 21 of the 24 Romeos; mulling a repeat order https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/10/navy-receives-21-romeos-remains-short-of-sub-hunting-choppers-as-china-pakistan-add-submarines As long as the Romeos are not reportin...
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 09:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6259
Views: 2860964

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

The land is ours.. the parasitic jihadis who occupy it must vacate it. Either living (go back to pakistan proper) or dead.
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 08:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4264
Views: 1242987

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

C-5 ended production in 1989.... No 3-4 units lying about then, not even in the boneyards? What is the US plan for their next heavy lifter (NGAL).. we are likely to import it in the 2040-2050s. Might be worth it to explore a tie-up. Give the El Presidente something to brag about or at least do an e...
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 07:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4264
Views: 1242987

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Go straight for the big boy C-5 Galaxy... massage El Presidente ego. Name a mohalla, a road, a crook sorry creek after him...
by Manish_P
12 Jun 2026 06:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 199
Views: 140771

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

williams wrote: 11 Jun 2026 23:21 ...

Uh ho. Sprut-SD entered the competition now for emergency/interim purchase. :rotfl:
Sabar kijiye. Israeli 'Sabrah' bhi hai qatar mein.

Make in India vide JV with Adani

Zorawar ke liye Armenia aur Morocco hai na...
by Manish_P
11 Jun 2026 22:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 199
Views: 140771

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

India's light tank Zorawar may face delays of up to 2 years as Army demands enhanced protection https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indias-light-tank-zorawar-may-face-delays-of-up-to-2-years-as-army-demands-enhanced-protection/articleshow/131642804.cms 11 June 2026 A decade or so ago ...
by Manish_P
11 Jun 2026 16:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 199
Views: 140771

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

stephen wrote: 11 Jun 2026 12:17 And here we go again, We need better protection with the weight kept in the same category.
...
Were we expecting something different?

Looks like the 'Desert Ferrari' will have it's successor in the 'Ladakh Lamborghini'
by Manish_P
10 Jun 2026 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 956
Views: 559120

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

uddu wrote: 10 Jun 2026 14:10 https://x.com/RapperPandit/status/2064350604651360373
@RapperPandit

NCERT is healing . History is Healing
Class 10th Mathematics Book

...
One of the real reasons why the BIF are asking for the resignation of the Indian Education Minister... the NEET exam paper leak is an opportunity.
by Manish_P
10 Jun 2026 09:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251460

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Rumor has it that AS was advised by his astrologer not to go overseas as it would be harmful for his life/health... he hasn't, since around 2006. I saw an interview with AS when he was asked this question and his reply was 'would me going overseas get BJP 1 additional vote in India?' to which the i...
by Manish_P
09 Jun 2026 09:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 2567
Views: 7228773

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

drnayar wrote: 09 Jun 2026 03:12 ... The jet’s appearances in India have been strictly for static display and aerobatic exhibitions...
...and for getting itself rescued :mrgreen:
by Manish_P
09 Jun 2026 09:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251460

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

S_Madhukar wrote: 05 Jun 2026 22:46 ...
We had PV Narsimha Rao as PM, surely Shah can easily do 1 term if he has a big majority and has good health.
...
Rumor has it that AS was advised by his astrologer not to go overseas as it would be harmful for his life/health... he hasn't, since around 2006.
by Manish_P
09 Jun 2026 09:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4207
Views: 1347450

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

This apparently by what is touted as the 'progressive, liberal' sect of Islam.... Retired Bombay high court judge’s daughter attacked in UK, kin gets threat letters over 2024 Dawoodi Bohra verdict In what could be an unprecedented court-related event, a death threat was allegedly delivered on June 5...
by Manish_P
05 Jun 2026 19:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1095
Views: 251460

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

... IMHO, Amit Shah is not PM material. He is a backroom operator and the best HM India has ever had. He commands fear. But he is not a charismatic, mass leader IMHO, the current top echelon leaders in the BJP, in no particular order, are : (Central Cabinet) Amit Shah Rajnath Singh Nitin Gadkari Ni...
by Manish_P
05 Jun 2026 14:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4380
Views: 1637498

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Has the GoI officially announced a change in the SOPs (weapons, rules of engagement) of the BSF on the Bangladesh border?
by Manish_P
04 Jun 2026 19:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

babooze are not only incapable but also brainwashed into "secularism". they will naturally resist such a move. ... Need to define the SOPs for them. It cannot be left to the babus. And their reporting can be second-tier. First tier for border areas has to be centrally controlled police an...
by Manish_P
03 Jun 2026 18:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3158
Views: 1712034

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Divyastra Mk-1 UAV launch from Thar SUV tested successfully



(maybe Anand Mahendra will tell his team to offer all Thar SUVs with UAV launch rails as optional extra :lol: )
by Manish_P
03 Jun 2026 18:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3158
Views: 1712034

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Zulu Defence 'Stark' Anti-Armour Kamikaze Drone developed

Light weight, top attack capable

Speed - 200 kph

Coverage Area (Range? Radius?) - 100 kms

Helicopter launch available

by Manish_P
03 Jun 2026 18:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 733
Views: 218439

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

@drnayar ji, engines engines engines. Yes of course. But buy off shelf. If the GE engines are in focus ,it's due to delays. Too bad if they put all eggs in one basket. With engines, especially those as complicated as modern turbofans, there is nothing truly off-the-shelf. The user and supplier are ...
by Manish_P
02 Jun 2026 21:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 721
Views: 456988

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Toyota Auto Rickshaw 2026 Official Launch! Full Review | Price, Mileage, Features & Electric Update .... I want to see these in all Indian cities... :shock: Will probably be too costly... at least 3x IMHO Only Suzuki might be able to come close to the ubiquitous Bajaj in terms of pricing and se...
by Manish_P
02 Jun 2026 20:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1257
Views: 14910167

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

https://x.com/TheMilObserverr/status/2061417286435831898?s=20 ---> India is quietly making its fighter jets harder to shoot down. The Talisman Airborne Defence Suite is being integrated on IAF's Su-30MKI fleet with trials expected by late 2026. And what this system does in combat is genuinely impre...
by Manish_P
02 Jun 2026 08:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 307
Views: 537355

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

India revives plan to acquire small submarines. Foreign design or indigenous solution is the question ... Indian Navy has reinitiated discussions with at least 2 Indian shipyards for procurement of vessels, meant for covert missions by the force's elite Marine Commandos. Interesting but confusing. ...
by Manish_P
01 Jun 2026 08:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1780
Views: 804480

Re: India's Power Sector

A first in India... the first of many to follow? Google to get `Deemed DISCOM’ status The Andhra Pradesh government has made a major regulatory change by granting `Deemed Distribution Licence’ status to Google through its subsidiary Raiden Infotech. The Andhra Pradesh government has made a major reg...
by Manish_P
31 May 2026 19:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4380
Views: 1637498

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Historical note: Jinnah did not insist on the full transfer of population. He wanted a structured and planned transfer of the people who did want to move. He advised Muslims who chose to remain in India to be loyal citizens of India. But India in what form ? And loyalty ??? ... (added) When Mussalm...
by Manish_P
31 May 2026 16:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 809
Views: 377364

Re: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion

The article mentions that one learning was that one of the reasons for losing aircraft on the ground was the lack of shelters.

Was this 1965 learning put to it's logical conclusion within the next few years..?
by Manish_P
31 May 2026 10:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 809
Views: 377364

Re: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion

Indian Strategic Restraint Rudra Chaudhuri, Kings College, UK ... Extract from the the article The PAF had an estimated 260 aircraft or 17 squadrons, including the F-104 Starfighter. The IAF had some 26 Fighter squadrons on their books. Effectively however, only seventeen were deemed fit for servic...
by Manish_P
31 May 2026 09:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5846
Views: 1527443

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

... [/b]Every few months, like clockwork, waves of headlines sweep over Western media. Putin is sick. Putin is scared. Putin is one bad day away from a bullet or a coup. The Kremlin, sensing the narrative opportunity, swiftly counters with choreographed imagery, most recently, a video of a seemingl...
by Manish_P
29 May 2026 09:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Humor and related
Replies: 632
Views: 362800

Re: Military Humor and related

If the British had to bomb Iran :mrgreen:

by Manish_P
29 May 2026 09:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

ricky_v wrote: 28 May 2026 19:12 My own question
Is why does
he write like this?


Every statement
Max 3 words.
....
Mobile friendly style.

Small screens, smaller attention spans...
by Manish_P
28 May 2026 20:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4264
Views: 1242987

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Rakesh wrote: 28 May 2026 18:16 The knives are out! :)
...
It's fine as long as the back is not ours... trouble is once we get the phoren maal they can bring the knives right to our throats.

But we have no option till we can build our own
by Manish_P
28 May 2026 08:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3448
Views: 1173250

Re: Indus Water Treaty

Nice. Need such local level initiatives which can be completed in a few years and bring immediate benefits to the local populace.
by Manish_P
27 May 2026 18:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

... AFAIK, they went after the beedis and rohingiyas ... Perhaps but the issue is that for now these beedis/rohingyas have simply dispersed into the remaining slum area which is not razed. Some have taken up temporary residence in the muslim area adjoining the Mahim causeway. And of course just acr...
by Manish_P
27 May 2026 16:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

chetak wrote: 27 May 2026 13:19 Before...

After...
Chetak sir, roughly 5 to 10% portion of the total slum is gone. The razing of the remainder is awaited by true mumbaikars but will probably take many years.
by Manish_P
25 May 2026 23:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 126401

Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion

Contraction of CEP and utility of Nuclear overpressure means that no base is really immune from assault. Even in Iran, limitations of underground facilities is evident. As long as access is denied, everything preserved inside a said tunnel is useless. Its really buried in more than one sense. Corre...
by Manish_P
25 May 2026 21:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

From what I heard; it was Sunil Dutt who actually allowed this slum to be setup near the Bandra railway station. And he did this to build his vote bank. This entire Dutt clan seems to have a dubious past. Sunil Dutt encouraged the setting up of slumns for the minorities, so that they become his vot...
by Manish_P
25 May 2026 19:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7962
Views: 2938942

Re: Internal Security Watch

Location - Bandra East Station [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HI6AOczbkAAkJRS?format=jpg&name=large[/img Chetak ji ., there are some free online sites to check if images are AI generated , this image shows as 63% probability I pass this railway station almost everyday on work commute. The pho...