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by Y I Patel
18 Dec 2023 22:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 395600

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: 5263
Views: 1741322

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: 1867
Views: 414155

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: 1867
Views: 414155

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: 1867
Views: 414155

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: 8429
Views: 2891881

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: 3045
Views: 468462

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: 3045
Views: 468462

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: 777550

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: 1353
Views: 589567

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: 1353
Views: 589567

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: 345
Views: 136191

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: 120
Views: 51469

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: 8704
Views: 2265197

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: 6372
Views: 1984181

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: 8704
Views: 2265197

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: 8704
Views: 2265197

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: 8704
Views: 2265197

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?
by Y I Patel
01 Jun 2023 04:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 777550

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

In the Constitution Hall of the new parliament building there’s a sculpture of a priest holding aloft a Sengol with fierce pride. So the restoration and the related takedown of Chacha and his chamchas was long in the making. The execution displayed quiet discipline and ruthless premeditation that s...
by Y I Patel
29 May 2023 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 777550

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

In the Constitution Hall of the new parliament building there’s a sculpture of a priest holding aloft a Sengol with fierce pride. So the restoration and the related takedown of Chacha and his chamchas was long in the making. The execution displayed quiet discipline and ruthless premeditation that sh...
by Y I Patel
22 May 2023 01:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8704
Views: 2265197

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

World affairs are changing so fast right now that a lot of people have trouble adjusting their outlook. India today is not the India of 5 years ago, neither are USA, China or Europe. The folks closest to geopolitical reality, with the greatest responsibility, are doing things that are generating a l...
by Y I Patel
04 May 2023 21:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3345
Views: 711597

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Sela tunnel to Tawang to open next month June 2023. 12.4km approach road is getting readied and final finishing works going on inside the tunnel including laying the road surface inside the tunnel. A poor video which says none of this but does say the to be opened June-July or some such thing. Why ...
by Y I Patel
23 Mar 2023 08:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 713
Views: 190246

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

Per my understanding, the distinction between a joint and a theater command has to do with flexibility of mission assignments to single service formations - under a "Joint" command, the commanders of different component would fight under a joint commander but the units they command would n...
by Y I Patel
22 Mar 2023 08:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions
Replies: 713
Views: 190246

Re: CDS Appointment & Command Restructuring: News & Discussions

^^
Just a quick skim, but does this mean that GOI as opted for joint commands, not theater commands?
by Y I Patel
12 Feb 2023 20:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7930
Views: 2126428

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Excellent article, Deans. It has aged amazingly well!
by Y I Patel
11 Feb 2023 23:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3345
Views: 711597

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Welcome back vsunder!
by Y I Patel
10 Feb 2023 07:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3045
Views: 468462

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

SNIP... Y I Patel, Rohitvats... you both might be the perfect folks to answer my questions. I've been trying to create an annotated google map of the region (especially the road & rail projects), and I've been looking to fill out more info about the key passes in the Siachen region. Note: All o...
by Y I Patel
27 Jan 2023 20:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3257
Views: 705136

Re: Indus Water Treaty

The real target of the notice to Pakistan is the World Bank. Demanded modifications will very likely involve watering down or elimination of WB’s powers to appoint an arbitrator. Retaliation for all the decades of sham neutrality.
by Y I Patel
25 Jan 2023 07:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4349
Views: 1199578

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Instant lifetime ban KLNM. Now
by Y I Patel
03 Jan 2023 20:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3045
Views: 468462

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

Wow Rohit you’re unearthing some pretty damming information!

I will say this carefully and with a sense of responsibility, but the big question now for Gen Malik is, where was the intelligence failure?

Is anyone from IAF talking about the air strikes shown in that @adityag retweet?
by Y I Patel
03 Jan 2023 04:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3045
Views: 468462

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

Hi Rohit so glad I got your attention, and thank you for the links below. You knew what would grab my attention - the innocuous sounding statement that the Pakistanis occupied the feature after it was vacated by our troops in winter... I mean, WTF? A feature on southern Siachen Glaciers, with domina...
by Y I Patel
02 Jan 2023 07:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
Replies: 3045
Views: 468462

Re: Siachen News & Discussion

I saw this in Aditya G's Twitter feed, and wanted to draw attention to some remarkable implications of the image below: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FlCVaUJagAAchRZ?format=jpg&name=900x900 The link to the tweet: https://twitter.com/_Reincarnate/status/1607949349253971968?cxt=HHwWgIDUsb7aytAsAAAA ...
by Y I Patel
10 Mar 2022 23:48
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252726

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Good catch on the dive angle, Anoop. They must be super confident of the capability to have positioned the cameras to capture that moment
by Y I Patel
10 Mar 2022 21:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389339

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Congratulations to the people of Indian states for once again setting a shining example of the power of democracy. Lost in the celebrations of Yogiji’s win is the other equally important BJP win with massive national security gains: this is the first time a truly patriotic party now rules Manipur wi...
by Y I Patel
24 Jan 2022 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 666288

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Homi Bhabhi, JRD Tata, maybe Vikram Sarabhai? Don’t know the gent JRD is shaking hands with
by Y I Patel
16 Jan 2022 19:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1995
Views: 549042

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

X-Post from the Light Utility Helicopter thread...

Decks are indeed being cleared to buy nuclear submarines… just not from Russia! Barracudas, not Akulas.