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- 09 Jun 2025 13:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1397
- Views: 245652
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
I think our ROE probably requires confirmation before firing to ensure innocent aircraft are not targeted. That was probably the disadvantage we played with. I think that is the right way to go...
- 09 Jun 2025 13:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1397
- Views: 245652
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
[ swarajyamag.com/defence/one-mo… via @SwarajyaMag with inputs from @Firezstarter1 the Erieye is a major threat to the Indian Air Force, and deserves to be taken out at the start of any conflict because of its dual function: detecting threats in advance and guiding missiles fired passively by j...
- 08 Jun 2025 06:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13365
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Konaseema - " additional P8i, MH-60R, Chinook, C-130 or even request US government to release up to 11 C-17 from its wartime reserves to offset the trade deficit. ".. These and only these would be excellent purchases as these fulfill a gap that are not on our roadmap. Adding these reduces ...
- 03 Jun 2025 04:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3032
- Views: 995604
Re: International Military Discussion
Does it? To each their own ...
Moral for India, ignore all purchases and buy non American if possible. Too many strings attached. Even others are fraught with similar risk...
Moral for India, ignore all purchases and buy non American if possible. Too many strings attached. Even others are fraught with similar risk...
- 03 Jun 2025 00:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Military Discussion
- Replies: 3032
- Views: 995604
Re: International Military Discussion
Canada losing access to F-35 spares. Spare parts for Canada's F-35 fleet will be controlled by the U.S. - The parts will be stored at Quebec and Alberta military bases but still under American ownership. https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/f-35-fighter-jet-spare-parts-u-s-canada
- 03 Jun 2025 00:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6998
- Views: 3008239
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
For those clamoring for American deals. Here is another action to their closest ally! https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/f-35-fighter-jet-spare-parts-u-s-canada Spare parts for Canada's F-35 fleet will be controlled by the U.S. - The parts will be stored at Quebec and Alberta mil...
- 26 May 2025 00:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6998
- Views: 3008239
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
This has been said many times by almost all posters here. Until we spin up and dump money in our own engine venture, nothing will happen. Why are we even asking for hot core section. Move on from that. No one will give, no matter how many billions we part away with.. Our aim should be to build the 8...
- 10 May 2025 11:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2895
- Views: 370720
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
We should create a verified news only thread for accurate tracking...
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- 10 May 2025 10:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2895
- Views: 370720
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Its begun... I spoke just in time..
- 10 May 2025 10:50
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2895
- Views: 370720
- 07 May 2025 23:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 1115
- Views: 820350
- 03 May 2025 08:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6998
- Views: 3008239
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
I don't understand why we need LCA Mk3 and a new design. ORCA is already Mk3. Rafale Dry and wet thrust with 50/75KN engine at MTOW 24.5K is 0.39/0.60 T/W ratio ORCA + GE F414 Dry and Wet thrust ratio at MTOW of 23K is 0.50/0.84 T/W ratio ORCA + Kaveri 1.0 dry and wet thrust ratio at MTOW of 23K is ...
- 28 Apr 2025 22:58
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
- Replies: 80
- Views: 13365
Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Oh my goodness, it's done! Coolio.... Will IN need more or is this it? I presume they will retire VikD and move the Mig29K to shore based duties? Why does the Rafale need more under carriage strengthening? We are rougher on our jets than the French?
Now on to 40-60 for IAF and close it out.
Now on to 40-60 for IAF and close it out.
- 09 Apr 2025 22:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3262
- Views: 1143872
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Dassault is bursting at the seams with orders. If they do not open a second line, it will delay deliveries...which will result in penalties for Dassault. They obviously do not want to pay these penalties, but they also do not want to invest their own money into a second line. They would rather have...
- 05 Apr 2025 00:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6998
- Views: 3008239
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Must be - though I think they are CMSX4 (2nd Gen SX) based, which in turn would mean ~1075-90 deg C raw-metal-temp capability. But do note 1493deg K (1220deg C) TeT, is way too low for a SX-based blades that employs both , film-cooling* (~250deg C adv) and also with TBC (~150deg C adv) - ofcourse, ...
- 21 Mar 2025 03:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3522
- Views: 3012846
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Wasn't there another tender for 400 follow on ATAGS?
- 21 Mar 2025 00:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3522
- Views: 3012846
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
CCS clears 307 indigenous artillery guns ATAGS The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved a Rs 7,000 crore deal to procure 307 advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. The deal is for 307 howitzers, which have a strike range up to 45-48-km, and 327 ...
- 02 Mar 2025 07:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3262
- Views: 1143872
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
They all want to fly latest and greatest onlee.. Fly boys still out of airforce flying commercial still fantasize about F35s... Its just a sad state of affairs..
- 13 Jan 2025 10:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1662
- Views: 6726955
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
HAL plans fourth assembly line for Tejas jets at Nashik to make up for delivery delay https://www.deccanherald.com/india/hal-plans-fourth-assembly-line-for-tejas-jets-to-make-up-for-delivery-delay-3349987 10 January 2025 The failure of United States to deliver the F-404 engines for Tejas Mk-1 is th...
- 31 Oct 2024 00:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Strap him down and roll up his sleeve and inject him with his own sludge. Make him fully vaxxed with jabs and boosters and let nature run it's course. Don’t forget, Bourla is the CEO who didn’t want to get vaccinated with his own product. isn't this fake? We know Long lasting plasma cells (LLPC) in...
- 31 Oct 2024 00:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3262
- Views: 1143872
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
The only this may be pointing to is that the price is too high and they maybe arm twisting us, which is forcing us to go back to the choosing circus board. It's theirs to lose.
- 30 Oct 2024 12:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
For republicans in my life, this is for y'all - a republican special.
- 30 Oct 2024 10:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3262
- Views: 1143872
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Kinda sad - 10 years and no movement. Order 60 More MKI and build to new SuperSukhoi standard.. That nose is something. It is okay if it is expensive. It is faster in long run. Pickup used Mirages from Qatar and Greece - 32 Order 57 raffies and let them come at the rate of 5-6 till order is done, st...
- 16 Sep 2024 05:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
https://x.com/NYinLA2121/status/1835447820809379846
if you include the debate this is like no. 3 for assassination attempts
- 13 Sep 2024 22:14
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 616
- Views: 310445
- 13 Sep 2024 22:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
One last post for now. For me it was Biden's climate bill that made a huge difference. The infrastructure bill is transformative as well. I am hoping KH continues on that path and strengthens the climate bill and pushes us to net zero as fast as possible. Other things are important, but this is numb...
- 13 Sep 2024 21:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
As an American citizen I am voting trump for few reasons . 1)I'll save money on taxes. Okay, that's great. I am not a billionaire and both on a personal and the new proposed corporate level, the KH's policies are much much better than "I will levy Tariffs on everything" plan to solve ever...
- 13 Sep 2024 21:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
I have seen little (actually zero) evidence that Trump is a dictator, or wants to restore slavery, or the Ku Klux Klan. The guy is basically interested in Power, Wealth, Fame, and $ex...which is all fine by me Since we are going by personal narrative and measurement yardstick, I have seen enough an...
- 13 Sep 2024 13:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
To be fair, Indians are justly proud of what our Parsi immigrants have done for India, not for their home country Iran. Their loyalties lie with India and not Iran. One should not expect any different from US Desis I think your aggravation will significantly reduce if you acknowledge the above real...
- 13 Sep 2024 13:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
This is the crap you guys are worried about, after what Biden, Obama and Garsh!tty are doing against India? :shock: This is where the phrase "Non-Reliable Indians" comes from. Send Garcetti home.... He serves at the pleasure of prime minister... I thought the first rule of geopolitics is ...
- 13 Sep 2024 13:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Kamala's Earring Or Bluetooth Device? German Firm's Explosive Reaction Amid 'Rigged Debate' Row https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qyLQjOOX-Q Apparently Kamala Devi was wearing an earpiece which is a blue-tooth device to listen to someone prompting her with proper answers to Q&A. There are some c...
- 13 Sep 2024 13:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
On another note, Biden was in Shanksville, PA today and he actually does dislike Kamala Harris. Note the photo is not manipulated. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXN8nrhWMAAVAqH?format=jpg&name=small You are right, it is not manipulated, but your conclusion is very off :) On purpose or you never g...
- 13 Sep 2024 08:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
- 13 Sep 2024 07:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
He should go after every immigrant type he hates now, rather than later, atleast we would know if we are going to get rounded up sent back home, where ever that maybe
- 13 Sep 2024 05:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Who got the first and last word in the debate.
For some reason the Image does not link properly...
https://x.com/MuellerSheWrote/status/18 ... 98/photo/1

For some reason the Image does not link properly...
https://x.com/MuellerSheWrote/status/18 ... 98/photo/1
- 13 Sep 2024 04:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
Watched Debate. Three v/s one event. She was not challenged on her policies or record, not even fact-checked once. She went on to make funny faces most of the time. I think her funny faces will defeat her. That and her laughter. I have never seen more put-off things in my life. KAMALA HARRIS Spoke ...
- 11 Sep 2024 03:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3289
- Views: 1398711
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Not sure where to put this. But it has an interesting lesson...
Starlink Security Scare (Shorter video in the twitter link - longer video in YouTube...
https://x.com/SubBrief/status/1833567648581287940
Starlink Security Scare (Shorter video in the twitter link - longer video in YouTube...
https://x.com/SubBrief/status/1833567648581287940
- 11 Sep 2024 02:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
- 10 Sep 2024 22:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
The doofus doesn't know what a "Tariff" is and who pays for it... Everything will be paid by tariffs! Other countries will pay for tariffs?!? WTF! NYtimes is sane washing his rubbish...
Childcare if at all through tariffs? So tax the American people to pay the people? LOOOOL
Childcare if at all through tariffs? So tax the American people to pay the people? LOOOOL
- 09 Sep 2024 08:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the US - Again
- Replies: 10134
- Views: 2973099
Re: Understanding the US - Again
NO! There is a sickness in this country... Rest of the comment is likely out of bounds for this thread, so will leave it there.