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by Y I Patel
02 Jun 2025 19:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Useful, constructive analyses about CDS statements are now cropping up. Here's a good one:

CDS did what he was sent to do at Shangri La
by Y I Patel
02 Jun 2025 04:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603888

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

There may be more to it, but at a minimum this is what CDS did: he robbed Pakistan of their prime reason of declaring this as their victory. HIs message is simple: yes there were losses because of tactical errors, but we learned from them and applied our learnings with great success on May 9/10 If t...
by Y I Patel
01 Jun 2025 03:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603888

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

Folks you don’t know a fraction of what he does

You don’t have the faintest clue of where he and India are headed with this

You are trying to put yourselves in his shoes. Sorry, not a wise thing to do.

Hold your horses, let it play out
by Y I Patel
01 Jun 2025 02:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

I went and reheard the response to that question. The one idea he repeated twice in his to the point response: what is important is why they went down. He wants everyone to start asking “why did the Indian jet go down”. Rest is noise
by Y I Patel
31 May 2025 22:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Never thought I would see the day when Reuters gets CDS messaging better than Indians:

https://apple.news/Aym56C-m-SU6SMtKVB2fqvQ

India says changed tactics worked well in conflict with Pakistan
by Y I Patel
31 May 2025 22:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

All is not well with India-France ties. In the same Shangri La conference Macron came up with an obnoxious == reference to Op Sindoor and I don’t know why Indian media didn’t go to town on that
by Y I Patel
31 May 2025 22:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Now we have the most credible source confirming the loss of a jet. Admitting in public to a known China mouthpiece that the loss was due to a tactical error. By all accounts, looks like it was a Rafale that was shot down. So connecting the dots the most obvious conclusion is that the tactical error ...
by Y I Patel
31 May 2025 21:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 603888

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

I’m inclined to not jump to conclusions just yet. What was the tactical mistake that he had to admit on record to an international media outlet that would be expected to hype up the loss? I beg to differ on media management. The communications so far have been very disciplined. No reason to believe ...
by Y I Patel
30 May 2025 23:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1779
Views: 468217

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Articulated with incredible clarity, AdityaVM. Kudos and thank you
by Y I Patel
30 Apr 2025 00:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243109

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

One of the terrorists involved was an ex PA commando. This changes things:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 709449.cms
by Y I Patel
29 Apr 2025 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243109

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Y I Patel wrote: 29 Apr 2025 22:17 Very interesting how GoI signaling about kinetic action is evolving
Nitin Gokhle, one of our most respected National Security analysts, is wondering about the same messaging:

https://x.com/nitingokhale/status/1917200965163270599
by Y I Patel
29 Apr 2025 22:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243109

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Very interesting how GoI signaling about kinetic action is evolving
by Y I Patel
24 Apr 2025 23:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243109

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Goi is sending unmistakable signals that no immediate military action should be expected. First was absence of CDS in CCS meeting photo, next was absence of military leaders from n APM, third is HM going to brief President. IMO GoI is now going for gray zone warfare after suspending IWT. You heard i...
by Y I Patel
24 Apr 2025 21:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243109

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

Deans, you are on the spot as usual in your assessment of the implications of Shimla Pact suspension. My fervent dream and one that I have expressed many times on BRF is the recapture of Kishanganga valley and the extended area up to Burzil pass. I would further point out the valley just north of Sh...
by Y I Patel
04 Apr 2025 20:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4784
Views: 1125385

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Modern data centers are 24/7 energy hogs. SMRs could address that demand
by Y I Patel
06 Nov 2024 01:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: US Election Watch Thread 2024
Replies: 620
Views: 195785

Re: US Election Watch Thread 2024

For the first time in my life I voted as a Hindu. Trump condemning the pogroms in Bangladesh sealed the deal for me.
by Y I Patel
06 Aug 2024 01:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3901
Views: 1324876

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

Bangladesh is like a bus racing downhill with failed brakes. The unfolding horrors, including genocide of Bangladeshi Hindus, are fore-ordained. The silver lining is that the India-friendly driver was extracted at the eleventh hour, so Indian support can no longer be the excuse for what is to follow...
by Y I Patel
19 Jul 2024 23:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 3016
Views: 1074980

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

Absolutely not. In general directed against reporters and commentators.
by Y I Patel
19 Jul 2024 21:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 3016
Views: 1074980

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

There is a vicious undeclared battle going on right now, and we are getting less than half the story. We want to recognize our forces’ bravery and sacrifices, so the grim news we are hearing should not stop. I do find it highly objectionable when people use fragmentary information to cede victory to...
by Y I Patel
29 Mar 2024 01:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10670
Views: 3941356

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

This is to pressure Indian Judiciary to go easy on Kejriwal and Congress. Notice the drama by Kejriwal and Co after his arrest by ED.

Hope this is fought tooth and nail. The fighting has to be G2G, can’t be pushed into the shadows.
by Y I Patel
18 Dec 2023 22:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1454
Views: 529165

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

Don't know if this has been seen previously, but it's the first time I am seeing the location of Point 5353 indicated on a map instead of having to infer it. Very helpful because one can use the location of Tiger Hill in Google Maps to orient oneself to 5353: And a link to the original tweet: https:...
by Y I Patel
13 Oct 2023 16:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301810

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Taogatsalu is on the way to Kongka La and Karan Singh post. To PP 17 in other words. Seems like a new project that avoids Marsimik La. Huge development, but quite the norm nowadays for India! Bravo! Expect a glitzy video from @rvats now
by Y I Patel
23 Sep 2023 01:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2959
Views: 1227093

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

Was the special parliamentary session held in anticipation of this Turdoo dump? We’ll find out- look out for joint fireworks towards the end of the session. Tit for tat with Canadian parliament
by Y I Patel
23 Sep 2023 00:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2959
Views: 1227093

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

NZ is the most nefarious spy of them all. Flies below the radar
by Y I Patel
22 Sep 2023 23:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 2959
Views: 1227093

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

GoI has escalated every single day since this broke. Today’s signals via Indian media: * Canadian Intel is feeding Turdoo motivated propaganda * Canada has also been complicit in supporting acts of terror against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Ukraine(!!!) * USA needs to straighten out its ally or risk l...
by Y I Patel
13 Sep 2023 00:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069572

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Electricity transmission cables between India and Saudi Arabia will be able to dramatically prolong Solar power generation uptimes
by Y I Patel
12 Sep 2023 01:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3050
Views: 661204

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

Thanks for the article wig. Shows how much preparation went on before the actual Siachen expedition. Interesting that PAF was buzzing Indian expeditions even in 1978 when Pakistan in general was still in disarray
by Y I Patel
11 Sep 2023 20:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3050
Views: 661204

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

rohitvats wrote: 29 Apr 2023 11:42 Point 5770, Navdeep Top, and Chulung La fall on LOC or the AGPL?
I believe AGPL. All are north of NJ9842
by Y I Patel
08 Sep 2023 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114700

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

I’m hoping that the special session is to pass legislation to set up Joint Tri-Service Commands
by Y I Patel
24 Aug 2023 23:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1361
Views: 1141677

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Congratulations to all concerned for this watershed moment!

Also, heartfelt thanks to all who made this the best thread to visit for any information on this topic.
by Y I Patel
28 Jul 2023 04:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1361
Views: 1141677

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Why is CY3 orbit around the Earth an ellipse with the earth near one end of it?
by Y I Patel
21 Jul 2023 21:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-France news
Replies: 402
Views: 243477

Re: India-France news

The street level story is that the Indian ambassador to France has gone rogue on the GoI. Sent to dismantle anti-India leftists in France, the ambassador (and family) has been aiding the leftists within France!! He was just given a year’s extension … so very likely the word on the street is wrong
by Y I Patel
01 Jul 2023 23:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operational Art or War Doctrine
Replies: 133
Views: 78556

Re: Operational Art or War Doctrine

The article mentions that what is now fashionably called hybrid warfare was practiced by Russia/USSR a century ago. What it leaves out is that this kind of hybrid warfare including instigating uprisings was widespread practice leading up to WW-1 by the British, Germans, Russians et al. So this feign...
by Y I Patel
22 Jun 2023 00:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10670
Views: 3941356

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I’m hoping EAM uses this high profile visit for some of his trademark surgical strikes. Some level of aggression is required against the like of Jaichand. Sorry Jaipal
by Y I Patel
08 Jun 2023 19:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7059
Views: 3099766

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

^^

Truer words have not been spoken! Thank you for the clear eyed perspective!
by Y I Patel
06 Jun 2023 23:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10670
Views: 3941356

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I suspect that G’s goal in becoming Ambassador to India was to affect a political makeover from being a huge China supporter. That is something he shares with a large chunk of American establishment. Disha unfortunately this exchange with Amber is becoming blue on blue at a personal level. As anothe...
by Y I Patel
06 Jun 2023 22:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10670
Views: 3941356

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The USA now has far greater desire than India will allow for it to be involved in India-China dispute.

India’s strategy is to dangle the prospect of greater American involvement with both China and America

Pretty smart approach, if you ask me
by Y I Patel
06 Jun 2023 22:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 10670
Views: 3941356

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

A few years ago, whenever the GE F414 deal came up it was in connection with sale of some F series aircraft. No mention of that sale anymore which is significant.

Has engine deal been delinked from a MMRCA sale?