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by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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 ...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
rakesh wrote:Tagging Rakesh
by Cybaru
10 May 2025 10:50
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!

williams wrote: 10 May 2025 10:22

MEA Briefing
Has the briefing time changed again?
by Cybaru
07 May 2025 23:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1115
Views: 820350

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

srai wrote: 07 May 2025 16:14 ^^^
Only 12 more were ordered
Should have been 40 more in the new MKI-super avatar. A huge error on our part. But maybe they were saving for 40 new Rafales.
by Cybaru
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 ...
by Cybaru
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.
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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, ...
by Cybaru
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?
by Cybaru
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 ...
by Cybaru
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..
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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.
by Cybaru
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.

by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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

sanman wrote: 16 Sep 2024 03:22 There has been a SECOND ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT against Donald Trump at the Trump International golf course which he frequents.
https://x.com/NYinLA2121/status/1835447820809379846
if you include the debate this is like no. 3 for assassination attempts
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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 ...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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...
by Cybaru
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

sanman wrote: 11 Sep 2024 13:26 [
Behaviour of "moderators" in tonight's presidential debate was abysmal. Lefty media leaning hard into their biases.

Funny! Jordan Klepper on the debate

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_zLTZwt ... _copy_link
by Cybaru
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
by Cybaru
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

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by Cybaru
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 ...
by Cybaru
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

by Cybaru
11 Sep 2024 02:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 10134
Views: 2973099

Re: Understanding the US - Again

saip wrote: 10 Sep 2024 23:44 If Chinese imports are taxed 60%, Dollar Stores will become TWO Dollar Stores.
:rotfl: That will go well with the dollar store regulars! I am hearing 300%-500% tariff to reduce deficit!

Mexico has still to pay for any wall...
by Cybaru
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
by Cybaru
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.