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- 05 Jun 2026 19:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
- Replies: 1084
- Views: 243078
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...
- 05 Jun 2026 14:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 4354
- Views: 1624587
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?
- 04 Jun 2026 19:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
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...
- 03 Jun 2026 18:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 3153
- Views: 1704796
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
)
(maybe Anand Mahendra will tell his team to offer all Thar SUVs with UAV launch rails as optional extra
- 03 Jun 2026 18:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 3153
- Views: 1704796
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
Light weight, top attack capable
Speed - 200 kph
Coverage Area (Range? Radius?) - 100 kms
Helicopter launch available
- 03 Jun 2026 18:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 725
- Views: 212506
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 ...
- 02 Jun 2026 21:26
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 721
- Views: 453994
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...
- 02 Jun 2026 20:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1257
- Views: 13285244
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...
- 02 Jun 2026 08:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
- Replies: 306
- Views: 533970
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. ...
- 01 Jun 2026 08:51
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: India's Power Sector
- Replies: 1780
- Views: 800738
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...
- 31 May 2026 19:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 4354
- Views: 1624587
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...
- 31 May 2026 16:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
- Replies: 809
- Views: 373747
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..?
Was this 1965 learning put to it's logical conclusion within the next few years..?
- 31 May 2026 10:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
- Replies: 809
- Views: 373747
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...
- 31 May 2026 09:19
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5846
- Views: 1521109
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...
- 29 May 2026 09:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 632
- Views: 360010
Re: Military Humor and related
If the British had to bomb Iran
- 29 May 2026 09:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
- 28 May 2026 20:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
- Replies: 4249
- Views: 1232347
- 28 May 2026 08:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3444
- Views: 1165112
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.
- 27 May 2026 18:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
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...
- 27 May 2026 16:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
- 25 May 2026 23:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
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...
- 25 May 2026 21:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
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...
- 25 May 2026 19:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 7915
- Views: 2922053
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...
- 25 May 2026 17:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3444
- Views: 1165112
Re: Indus Water Treaty
... 1. Stop the communication on when the tap will be open or closed. ... We have informed of the tap being closed. Informing on opening the tap will need to be done due to humanitarian angle. Much as we may think we wish to, the GoI will simply not let the aam abdul drown... ...2. Start de-silting...
- 25 May 2026 17:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indus Water Treaty
- Replies: 3444
- Views: 1165112
Re: Indus Water Treaty
... To screw Pakistan, India does not need a lot of dams and infrastructure, though that will help... Gautam ji, we need the dams and infra for our needs. And that is happening ...What it needs is the political will to reduce water during the sowing seasons and increasing the supply during the rain...
- 25 May 2026 16:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
..The bases all have underground caverns etc but all access is 'normal' and not via an underground opening. Correct? Underwater opening was typo on my part :oops: . I meant which can support underwater ingress and egress ...I have followed underground base construction for some time and remain conv...
- 25 May 2026 08:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3978
- Views: 1574678
Re: International Naval News & Discussion
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/as-india-mulls-additional-aircraft-carrier-us-revives-battleships-to-reign-supreme-at-sea/ar-AA23TGLt?uxmode=ruby&ocid=edgntpruby&pc=U531&cvid=6a125fb9edc747eb90e489977c4a9ad4&ei=70 US revives battleships to reign supreme at sea .... Big targets,...
- 24 May 2026 16:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6251
- Views: 2847481
- 23 May 2026 19:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2978
- Views: 1794953
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
IAF must think of upgrading Mig-29 with the Virupaksha radar or the Uttam MK2 meant for for Tejas MK2. MiG-29K scandal EXPOSED! How Russia sold Indian Navy defective radar technology Read more at: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-navy-mig-29k-radar-failure-russia-deception-exposed-...
- 23 May 2026 11:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13569
- Views: 4925496
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
+1. All weapon systems are optimized for some roles/conditions and have performance restrictions in others. There is no 'all round super' weapon. That's fine and understandable. But did IAF/IA ever extend this kind of assessment for desi weapons? In fact, they often stick to the incredibly stupid h...
- 23 May 2026 11:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Flight Safety
- Replies: 3601
- Views: 1469031
Re: Military Flight Safety
https://www.etvbharat.com/en/bharat/indian-army-helicopter-crashes-in-ladakh-three-officers-survive-with-minor-injuries-enn26052301193 Three Indian Army officers had a narrow escape after a Cheetah helicopter they were aboard crashed in the mountainous Tangste area near Leh in Ladakh, officials said...
- 22 May 2026 21:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
... The more time a submarine spends at port, increases the vulnerability & visibility of that platform. The most effective counter to that is for boats to be out in the open sea i.e. Run Silent, Run Deep. You cannot engage a target that you cannot see. Now obviously one cannot have boats at se...
- 22 May 2026 09:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
..*IF* the GOI permits photographs inside INS Varsha, the goal of keeping missile loading a secret becomes pointless... My point with having concealed sub bases was not entirely to mask the missile loading. That is just one sub-set (pardon the pun) ... INS Varsha is a fixed location, which defeats ...
- 22 May 2026 09:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 13569
- Views: 4925496
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
... 10 ton Apache is never meant for the Himalayan mountains. The original plan was to use it in the western desert region. ... +1. All weapon systems are optimized for some roles/conditions and have performance restrictions in others. There is no 'all round super' weapon. Given our vast and varied...
- 21 May 2026 23:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
... Missile loadings - in absence of a secured housing - are done for geopolitical messaging.... Admiral sir, I get the messaging part of the missile loading under the khula aasmaan ... That can be done whenever we wish. It's the absolute silence, conveyed by hidden/stealth facilities like INS Vars...
- 20 May 2026 16:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
- 20 May 2026 16:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 6251
- Views: 2847481
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
GOTUS knew about Pakistan harbouring Iranian aircraft. The Kirana Hills/Nur Khan episode one year ago revealed that the US has a deeply seeded presence in every major PAF base. No way they could not have known. ... US air and naval assets pretty much had uncontested supremacy in the area. The AWACS...
- 19 May 2026 19:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
- Replies: 193
- Views: 122920
Re: Arihant Class SSBN: News & Discussion
We do need to have closed bases... artificial ones (pens) if not natural onesuddu wrote: ↑19 May 2026 12:57 https://x.com/i/status/2056617368999391652
@Varun55484761
Satellite image shows SLBM loading in Arihant class submarine at Vishakhapatnam.
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- 19 May 2026 16:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3764
- Views: 1052873
Re: Iran News and Discussions
American surveillance platforms would have detected the aircraft flying to Pakistan. They might have allowed it due to the declared ceasefire and the undeclared Failed Marshall being a puppet would hand them over to the Americans when ordered to do so
- 18 May 2026 14:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
- Replies: 902
- Views: 662877
Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
^ Time for the US to abduct the Chile president and plant a US backer in his place