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by Garooda
10 Mar 2024 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2092
Views: 610932

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

Second, no tank is indestructible. Especially, when it's used as poorly as both the Russians and Ukrainians are using armour. No armour force can prevail under such circumstances. I second that. Weapons systems are only as good or effective depending on its usage and operators. This pretty much app...
by Garooda
21 Feb 2024 01:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 244794

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

The fun continues https://pulseofdubai.ae/blog/maldives-declares-bankruptcy-seeks-imf-bailout-amid-strained-india-relations-finance-ministers-advisor-resigns-amid-crisis/ Maldives Declares Bankruptcy, Seeks IMF Bailout Amid Strained India Relations; Finance Minister’s Advisor Resigns Amid Crisis He...
by Garooda
22 Jan 2024 21:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1522935

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

That's like a scene from Star Wars. Did the tank have no chance at all or was there a malfunction preventing the use of the tank's weapons against the attackers? Ukraine has selectively posted footage of the T-90 vs Bradley encounter. Both sides are engaged in such practice. Posting selective foota...
by Garooda
20 Jan 2024 01:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625238

Re: Understanding the US - Again

That makes sense. 1. Find a guy who can read a script and not deviate no matter what! No better than a TV personality that has been reading stuff from teleprompter for two decades written by 10 TRP raisers in the backroom. 2. Find a guy who the MAGA base knows and loves! Surprised its not judge Jen...
by Garooda
20 Jan 2024 01:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625238

Re: Understanding the US - Again

I don't think Vivek will be VP candidate. I really doubt it Dont think Vivek will be VP. Trump is a prima donna and wont share the spotlight with anyone. Vivek is a spotlight stealer and the tension between them will be a bit much Vivek has a better chance in 2028 if he remains an outsider. A VP (i...
by Garooda
02 Jan 2024 21:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 236
Views: 67798

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

US withdrawing its state-of-the-art USS Gerald Ford from Eastern Mediterranean -- why? [youtube]mZHuR2gHExo[/youtube when push comes to shove ? .. why is America running away ?! Supposedly due to fears of cloned 2018 captured US Naval Drone by Yemen ?? Remember Russia had to do the same due to thre...
by Garooda
30 Nov 2023 21:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794576

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

I did use the poster's first name. Updated full name.
by Garooda
30 Nov 2023 20:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982080

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

May want to think about cheaper solutions and alternatives based on the recent usage and success of commercially available drones. Crowdfunding a war: Ukraine's DIY drone-makers https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/24/crowdfunding-war-ukraines-diy-drone-makers With little real help coming...
by Garooda
30 Nov 2023 20:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794576

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

...The key aspect that we all tend to forget is the word "Trade-Off". There will always be trade offs when it comes to design, development and deployments. We will probably never have the proverbial silver bullet solution. Nikhil_Naya, I agree. There is no 'silver bullet solution' when it...
by Garooda
14 Nov 2023 10:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

WLWT sources say it appears to be a case of mistaken identity. A case of mistaken identity for what ?? Arabic, Pakistani, muslim ?? https://www.wlwt.com/article/western-hills-viaduct-shooting-aaditya-adlakha-uc-graduate/45826886 [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFtHgzw3n5U[/youtube] Mods, p...
by Garooda
10 Nov 2023 00:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 891953

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

US DM also visiting South Korea, Indonesia after India. Over the summer, the U.S. and India released their road map for expanding their defense industrial cooperation and enhancing interoperability through the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem, or INDUS-X. The road map identified key areas f...
by Garooda
09 Nov 2023 23:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

US DM also visiting South Korea, Indonesia after India. Over the summer, the U.S. and India released their road map for expanding their defense industrial cooperation and enhancing interoperability through the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem, or INDUS-X. The road map identified key areas f...
by Garooda
31 Oct 2023 20:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159170

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

Not sure if this was posted but a good start for some of the startups and AI based firms in India. https://www.afrl.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3561836/1st-international-crada-between-afrl-indian-startups-ignites-strategic-collabor/ The two Indian startups, 114AI, an artificial intelligence ...
by Garooda
11 Oct 2023 22:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 236
Views: 67798

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

sanman wrote: 11 Oct 2023 12:55 Erdogan gripes against US support to Israel
Turkey, nuff said :)
by Garooda
03 Mar 2022 23:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861093

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

Mort Walker wrote:
Garooda wrote: :rotfl: :rotfl: Wo bhi firangi dog. Apni gali ke desi kuttes....I can only imagine :rotfl:
Better to take a dog to India over a Paki.
+100 8)
by Garooda
03 Mar 2022 23:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861093

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

Tanaji wrote:Poor dog has no idea what is in store for him. India is no place for Huskies and malamutes.
:rotfl: :rotfl: Wo bhi firangi dog. Apni gali ke desi kuttes....I can only imagine :rotfl:
by Garooda
02 Mar 2022 22:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Pratyush wrote:Because India is the only system that can globalise without any real application of hard power.
+ 1

The one and only I may add.
by Garooda
02 Mar 2022 22:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

As far as the west is concerned, they will never change. As they decline, viciousness will increase in attempting to claw us down. More groupism will occur. We just have to avoid outright conflict and pursue hard power. All the yackety yack, viswaguru stuff is window dressing for an idea others alr...
by Garooda
26 Feb 2022 02:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861093

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

Rakesh wrote:Indeed on the money bit. That is what the American MIC is all about.
All about the Benjamins 8) and not much about the soldiers. The sad truth upto a certain, if not great extent.
by Garooda
26 Feb 2022 02:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861093

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

You would think that in Iraq and Afghanistan, the world's sole superpower would have prevailed. A coalition only strengthens the argument you are making, especially when it comes to logistics. The fact of the matter is when American troops get on the ground, the mythical American MIC falls down lik...
by Garooda
26 Feb 2022 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861093

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

If this *SOME* is America, then that is laughable. America could never capture Afghanistan. They ran with their tail between their legs. 2001 - 2021. 20 Years. Iraq, another mess from 2003 onwards! Vietnam, another mess. But Russia did not achieve anything strategic in 1.5 - 2 days. Okay :lol: Unre...
by Garooda
26 Mar 2020 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2706904

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

India's Corona Dashboard updating every 4 hrs.

India_COVID_19_Dashboard
by Garooda
25 Mar 2020 01:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2706904

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Karan M wrote:Garooda - if you think the information is accurately transcribed and can help Indian doctors, then post.
Thanks Karan. Let me check with the Doc friend to see if he can point me to a valid source that I can post.
by Garooda
25 Mar 2020 00:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2706904

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

{Deleted} Not sure how much of it is true.

Mod Note: "I'm not sure how much of it is true" is a clue to NOT post such things. Do NOT post rumormongering in the midst of a crisis.
by Garooda
16 Nov 2017 23:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1134131

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

^ The irony here is that none if this is even remotely FOUO..its all publicly available information and much of it has been presented here to the same poster multiple times. I hear you :) Though at times it feels some of the posters perhaps are trying to 'Aggregate' to a CUI ? :lol: Who knows. Hats...
by Garooda
16 Nov 2017 00:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1134131

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

Chinmay wrote:Brar_w, you cant change the mind of the willfully ignorant. Save your energy and put him on the ignore list :)
Agree completely. Copy paste armchair warriors seems to be using brar to enlighten themselves with any possible FOUO on JSF as brar continues immacutely, patiently to explain in details.
by Garooda
08 Nov 2017 02:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Karthik S wrote:Image :shock:
Lone Teachers Union Wolf all wound up by local politicos?
by Garooda
08 Nov 2017 02:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Manish_P wrote:
Philip wrote:There is nothing great in the US offer,in fact what it really wants are hundreds of thousand of Indian troops,etc. "carrying the white Man's burden" as we did in WW1 and WW2!
Manish_P wrote:Ah but it's fine if we carry the white Russians burden eh
:rotfl: :rotfl:
by Garooda
06 Oct 2017 20:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Their money, their decision. now all of us must bow to thee. Further point is the previous generation paid heavy price to fund our education (IIT or not) and if there is a true intention to give back - give back to ITIs., the outcome will be far better on the money spent., but of course it will not...
by Garooda
02 Oct 2017 20:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1772
Views: 563779

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread- June 2015

^ Singha, Just like Europe plus UK lost its soft power hold on India in one generation, I think US soft power too would dissipate once India starts getting rich and resourceful. With the world becoming flat, US is slowly losing its soft power since it is not cultural or has history to back it up. H...
by Garooda
02 Oct 2017 20:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8677
Views: 2229949

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^Is that a gift or a business venture masquerading as gift? And it is sad that Ranjan Tandon (an IIT'an) donated $100 Million to NYU school of engineering. He could have donated it to 100 ITIs in India., $1 Million each and that would have contributed more to India's future. People like narayanmurt...
by Garooda
01 Aug 2017 19:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

panduranghari wrote:They would rather do pappi jhappi than face the reality.
The term 'wussification' and 'submissive' comes to mind. All thanks to the secular media and entertainment industry.
by Garooda
13 Jul 2017 20:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Thanks Garooda, you have raised some interesting possibilities. I'm wondering what everyone is not talking about in the mainstream media outlets. Remember some of them are sold out and are there only to 'seed' the obvious into aam aadmi's bheja. I think one such buzz word came out of them was 'comm...
by Garooda
13 Jul 2017 01:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Q2) Who were the intended audience or audiences of this attack? And what is the message being sent? Is it any different from the same old message (all Kafirs must die) which, since 1990, has never deterred the Indian state from determinedly holding its ground and relentlessly destroying jihadis in ...
by Garooda
13 Jul 2017 00:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Garooda, if you are so hurt at the process going on here, why not ignore this thread? I don't want your explanation to Rudradev as you had plenty of chances. If you post again I will warn you. Thanks, ramana So I cannot discuss? I thought this is a discussion thread. I have no issues with the proce...
by Garooda
13 Jul 2017 00:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

There will always be a why, who, when, what and what not questions. How many decades do we keep repeating the same cycle of trying to understand such attacks? I agree there is a method to the madness to resolve but... "But" what? Are you contending that it is somehow better for India NOT ...
by Garooda
13 Jul 2017 00:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

If we are done with the emotional responses we need to figure out exactly why this was done, why now. There will always be a why, who, when, what and what not questions. How many decades do we keep repeating the same cycle of trying to understand such attacks? I agree there is a method to the madne...
by Garooda
12 Jul 2017 23:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Some steps to get to the end are: 1)Problem description 2)RC diagram 3)Then come counter measures to prevent recurrence or corrective action 4)Finally an action plan to get it implemented. I'm sure its all very useful and helpful but how many times do you think the above steps were already taken by...
by Garooda
12 Jul 2017 01:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Marten et al, Just to indulge me what are ten things you want to do that will give India upper hand in J&K? We can then rank them and see how implementable they are. 1) Allocate 3~5 acre plot in Kashmir to every retired soldier. 2) Land + 10 year tax holiday to Indian manufacturing company with...
by Garooda
12 Jul 2017 01:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82040

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

Shuchi Singh Kalra editor of make my trip likely to lose job after she tweets to R N Singh re Amarnath : HM responded and customers outraged, threatening to stop using make my trip. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/companies/makemytrip-users-threaten-cancellations-after-portals-editor-puts-out-co...