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by Manish_P
15 May 2024 16:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion
Replies: 786
Views: 236196

Re: 1965 Indo-Pak War: News & Discussion

... Chhamb 1965 - The Artillery Battle Author : Brigadier MS Chowdhury, VSM (Retd), Chhamb 1965 - The Artillery Battle Brigadier MS Chowdhury, VSM (Retd)* ... Without doubt artillery was their key arm and it did outclass us by a good margin. Happily by 1971 this trend had been reversed and we batte...
by Manish_P
15 May 2024 13:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 843351

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Rakesh wrote: 14 May 2024 19:36 ...

Unveiling the T-90 Mark III
https://alphadefense.in/index.php/2024/ ... iii/?amp=1
13 May 2024
Looking at the Russian-Ukraine war, we need to develop quick assembly, field attach/detach mesh mounts to protect the top from mini/micro drones.
by Manish_P
15 May 2024 10:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger
Replies: 88
Views: 27300

Re: Adieu Bahadur! MiG-27 Flogger

https://x.com/cqc_coffee_guns/status/1790446300334317735 ---> My favourite gorgeously ugly aircraft. Its like a well fed Panavia Tornado went to University and turned communist and malnourished. Joking. I love the Flogger. Malnourished ??? Just check out it's meaty undercarriage.. i would call it P...
by Manish_P
15 May 2024 10:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4171
Views: 2454021

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Pratyush wrote: 15 May 2024 08:54 I think that the Russians are taking the cities because of the importance of those cities as logistics nodes.
...
+1

Another reason would be power. Cities typically have power generation/distributions plants. Modern militaries require large amounts of power for their equipment.
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 20:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2941
Views: 1082703

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Fascinating UUV, if the video is not of the over hype variety Manta Ray UUV prototype completes testing The Manta Ray prototype uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) built by performer Northrop Grumman completed full-scale, in-water testing off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024...
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 17:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

... Kalyani already recently gave a statement that they are going to focus on export opportunities for the ATAGS, as the orders from IA haven't materialized as yet. Truly a sad state of affairs. ... Could even be downright farcical. Imagine if Kalyani systems got orders from the gelf and they in tu...
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 17:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Pratyush wrote: 14 May 2024 16:24 ^^^

Sarcasm Saar.
Oh. Apologies.
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7559
Views: 1778306

Re: Understanding the US - Again

.... People in their own zeal of supporting their preferred candidate tend to forget that this is a Bharat Rakshak forum, and that the interests of India should take precedence, and not those of US... I do sympathise with the posters that have US citizenship and pledged allegiance to the star spang...
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 15:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7559
Views: 1778306

Re: Understanding the US - Again

sanman wrote: 12 May 2024 22:46 ...

WASPs always need to be in charge. Indian Americans are just supposed to shut up and pay taxes.
WAPs rather..

Even amongst themselves the Anglos think of themselves as above the Saxons. The Saxons can be co-opted but are never quite trusted to be put in charge.
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 15:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Iran can try and get it via the other hand of China, North Korea.
by Manish_P
14 May 2024 14:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

^^^ That brings us back to the question of industrial capacity and the minimum annual order quantities. In order build and retain capacity to produce replacement barrels and other spare parts in sufficient quantities. So that fighting can be continued. Because in times of war, you can't wake up a s...
by Manish_P
13 May 2024 12:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

The current khela at POK between PakJabis and Mirpuris is still practicing in nets. It has to go to a multiple T-20 tournament levels. And till Kejru cries Modi'ji kuch kariye, we should be minding our own business and wishing them that they get 2-4 rotis peacefully. ..you mean the Abdullahs and th...
by Manish_P
12 May 2024 17:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Anujan wrote: 12 May 2024 07:18 They are demanding tax free electricity from Mangla dam and more free atta in PoK. ...
Our plans to get PoK back must include measures which ensure each and every single one of them is pushed into pakiland.
by Manish_P
11 May 2024 12:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Amber G. wrote: 11 May 2024 09:19 ..For the first time an Indian PM recognizes reality...

https://x.com/ajitdatta/status/1788993064754991291.
"2 waqt ki roti" :lol:

:mrgreen:
by Manish_P
10 May 2024 15:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

I am waiting for the first audio signals from the Suars Qamar

I have read on pak news fora about Paki Maulanas claim that Neil Armstrong heard the Azaan in space and then converted to Islam later in his life.
by Manish_P
10 May 2024 10:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

OK this one here is a cement mixer... DHA on Chaand for the Jernails?

Amber G. wrote: 09 May 2024 22:59 ...

1. Copy Right - BRF ( Let us see if it makes it to Paki Media)
Image

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by Manish_P
10 May 2024 10:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 432
Views: 232986

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

^ some get turned to feed false information. Agencies also try to ascertain weak links in our orgs by doing catfishing exercises themselves. Our intelligence agencies would have likely taken advantage of the Pak economic mess over the past few years and cultivated a good number of agents to provide ...
by Manish_P
10 May 2024 07:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

^ yes. I remember reading on BRF about the munitions expended daily in Kargil. Hopefully that experience decades ago lead to an actual increase in manufacturing (and storage capacity) and not just 'We need to increase....' type announcements? An incremental increase of atleast 25% to 50% over those ...
by Manish_P
09 May 2024 22:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

chetak wrote: 09 May 2024 12:57 ..
It looks like a gas tandoor.

Maybe the pakis are starting an Indian restaurant there
:rotfl: Bang on, Chetak sir. I was racking my brain trying to think what it reminded me of....
by Manish_P
09 May 2024 16:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5655
Views: 1653283

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Harekrishna @DownWithTheSNP Paisley chainsaw nutter chasing policeman down street shouting allahu akbar. https://twitter.com/DownWithTheSNP/status/1787488263906746852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1787488263906746852%7Ctwgr%5Efda093926bfd7f361690c40b2779e51c7d802db4%7Ctwcon%5...
by Manish_P
09 May 2024 16:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7559
Views: 1778306

Re: Understanding the US - Again

FWIW https://fortune.com/2024/05/07/andreessen-horowitz-partner-david-ulevitch-google-bs-jobs-white-collar-staff-no-real-work/ Andreessen Horowitz partner says Google is an ‘amazing example’ of employing people in ‘BS jobs’: ‘Half the white-collar staff probably does no real work’ Was QEDed by Twit...
by Manish_P
09 May 2024 10:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

sanjaykumar wrote: 09 May 2024 03:15 And the dood has no idea what the earth looks like from space.
Looks like they have split the earth...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 16:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 580
Views: 307830

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

The Indian Army plans to stop all imports of ammunition from the next financial year, as the domestic industry has increased its capacity to meet demands and potentially gain a share of the global market. Report By : @manupubby https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1788089105668088057 These words are ...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 16:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4171
Views: 2454021

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Abram tanks to Humvees lined up in Moscow for selfie and parade :lol: VIDEO : https://x.com/Trollstoy88/status/1787796967235490143 ---> The video of the German Leopard 2 tank aged like a fine wine. Some have responded by showing old clips of T series being hit and transforming into a flaming christ...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 16:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1993
Views: 496071

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

sanman wrote: 08 May 2024 14:20 .... Because Indians are pushovers, and unlikely to do anything - unlike Canada and Pakistan...
Yes. India did nothing when the Khalistan movement was at it's peak in the 1980's :roll:
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 15:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 228
Views: 311881

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

... I wonder how much on board electrical power will be required for those to be adapted for jamming low end drones. The system down in the photo above was reportedly used by the USMC to bring down a medium size Houthi drone targeting a berthed ship in the gulf. So it should have sufficient power t...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 10:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 228
Views: 311881

Re: Military Vehicles: News & Discussion

... With the availability of drones everything and everyone is seen all the time. The solution is to develop the ability to disrupt the signals controlling the drones. .. Recognizing the danger we are looking to fast track the vehicle mounted jammers, to offer a protection bubble. https://alphadefe...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 08:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Its not "stark". This is basic war fighiting doctrine.... The plain fact is that the wars we fought in the previous century have been short. Then terms like 'next generation warfare', 'irregular warfare', etc have been used so much in the last few decades that 'basic warfare' has been rel...
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 07:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3253
Views: 2394158

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

^ this is what happens when you go to war against a manufacturing nation thinking it will be a quick & short war before the politicians step up in the nick of time to broker a deal.

A stark wake up call for us.
by Manish_P
08 May 2024 07:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4497
Views: 1379444

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Most important question - will the 'Qamar' satellite be properly facing Mecca 5 times a day to ensure it is 786% sharia compliant...
by Manish_P
07 May 2024 16:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2905
Views: 844393

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

^ as can be seen from the photo, the first volleys are targeted on the drivers cabin, to make the vehicle stop or crash.

At the bare minimum we need to make the drivers cabin bullet resistant
by Manish_P
07 May 2024 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2083
Views: 533388

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

RCase wrote: 07 May 2024 12:21 Maulaners, I have a pooch ...

If Bakistan's set-e-lite orbits chand, then chand will always be visible. IED will be celebrated prematurely. Will this be halal?
RCaseullah, only the tellyiscope sanksioned by the Ruhat-e-Hilal komittee ij halal

The set-e-lite will istop working bephor next Eid
by Manish_P
07 May 2024 08:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7559
Views: 1778306

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^ Next time there is a black person shot by the US cops, all the black students should demand a pass in their course claiming they are irrevocably shaken.
by Manish_P
05 May 2024 17:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2905
Views: 844393

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/5-iaf-personnel-injured-after-terrorists-open-fire-on-two-security-vehicles-in-jks-poonch/articleshow/109843365.cms ... My full support and sympathies with the soldier on the ground, but it quite clear that the morons in-charge are totally clueless and are ...
by Manish_P
05 May 2024 17:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6393
Views: 2101813

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

^ Depressing would be an understatement :( Just curious, nobody has shown this in a spotlight to the powers-that-be over the years? I would have thought that the erstwhile DM Shri Parrikar, and maybe even the PM would have eased the funding path if they had been given a very clear understanding of t...
by Manish_P
05 May 2024 16:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2941
Views: 1082703

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

4 Piston engines?

The payload of 100 kg seems quite less..

I see a lot of fun being poked at it on twitter.

I am no aero engineer but I was instantly reminded of the 'Egg' shaped Otto Celera 500L

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-spac ... 180978683/
by Manish_P
04 May 2024 23:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2283
Views: 886174

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

We need to halal a few Paki AF personnel...

Use 'Unknown men'' option perhaps
by Manish_P
04 May 2024 20:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7559
Views: 1778306

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^ Whistle blowers against Boeing and Bidens are dropping like flies
by Manish_P
03 May 2024 21:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8969
Views: 2608605

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

...I learned a small amount of Konkani from talking to older members of our community and struggled to speak to my grandmothers when I met them (I was six and both of them were about seventy) but has languished since I have now spent over fifty years in the UK. <OT> Never too late to learn... or re...
by Manish_P
03 May 2024 21:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4074
Views: 803896

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

^ i am just glad the ramp was at least partially up... the bovine might have jumped right into the plane for a test flight.

Our stoic IAF folks would have simply termed is as a test - 'Operation Buff Bluff'