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by Amoghvarsha
07 Sep 2021 05:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 769151

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Apparently jets flying from Tajikistan are bombing talibunnnies in Panjshir.
by Amoghvarsha
06 Sep 2021 04:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 769151

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

If russia wanted, they had a great chance of separation of a northern Afghanistan of non pashtuns.
by Amoghvarsha
06 Sep 2021 04:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 769151

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Vips wrote:At least Tajikistan made some anti-taliban noise. Why is Uzbekistan quiet? What about the ethnic Uzbeks in Afghanistan??
Unless Russia permits. Central Asian states will do nothing.
by Amoghvarsha
25 Jun 2020 03:54
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1529433

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

Its on social media that China has placed bombers in tibet. The only scenario where they can hit us in a sharp short war and we will take heavy damage is, if their bombers with ALCMs with fighter escorts target our position and at the same time PAF tries its hand on the other front. With our limited...
by Amoghvarsha
25 Feb 2020 03:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2699
Views: 1029093

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Haridas wrote:
Thakur_B wrote:
Ojas is fitting in line with Tejas.
I like the name Amoogh. I know one of the drdo missile is also named Amoogh.
Saar you were looking for me?
by Amoghvarsha
03 Mar 2019 23:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1370525

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

The Pakistani fighter planes are heading towards the border with the #Inde. We can expect new shots, more violent clashes that night. Thousands of civilians continue to flee. #Pakistan


https://twitter.com/ConflitsFR/status/1 ... 25056?s=19
by Amoghvarsha
20 Feb 2019 02:38
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Pulwama Attack
Replies: 2282
Views: 431474

Re: Pulwama Attack

ramana wrote:Arima, There are two tracks Diplomatic and military.
Azhar being labelled as a terrorist is good.
Saar heard Masood Azhar is in hospital with terminal.disease. what will this ban do?
by Amoghvarsha
15 Feb 2019 19:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Pulwama Attack
Replies: 2282
Views: 431474

Re: Pulwama Attack

Pulwama terror attack live updates: India launches diplomatic drive to isolate Pakistan 18:29 (IST), Feb 15 Representatives from Germany, Hungary, Italy, European Union, Canada, Britain, Russia, Israel, Australia and Japan arrive at MEA Nothing will happen from this. India maintains full diplomatic...
by Amoghvarsha
09 Oct 2018 02:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 565229

Re: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion

Dont the TSP already have HQ9s.I thought they had already begged a few.
by Amoghvarsha
09 Oct 2018 02:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1848739

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017

We are going to get 5 squadrons, comprising of 10 firing units. This is crucial. We will potentially have 10 deployed units and not just 5. We can even have 4 for the eastern border and 6 units for the western. China has purchased 6 batteries of the S400 system. Don't know if a battery and firing u...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Aug 2018 17:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
Replies: 71
Views: 14485

Re: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away

भूमि पुत्र भूमि से मिलेगा, अग्निगंधा में जल ऊठेगा, गंगाजल में वो बह चलेगा, अनंत यात्रा को निकल पड़ेगा भारती पुत्र वह अमर रहेगा| मृत्यु अटल पर अटल अमर है| फिर ना कभी वो वाणी बोलेगी, फिर ना कभी वो अंधेरा छटेगा, फिर ना कभी वो सूरज निकलेगा, फिर ना कभी वो कमल खिलेगा, राष्ट्र पुत्र वह अमर रहेगा| मृत्यु अट...
by Amoghvarsha
08 Jul 2018 02:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7930
Views: 2126873

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Pakistan seeks more loans from China to avert currency crisis Officials in Islamabad have warned their Chinese counterparts that if the lending dries up, it could threaten the future of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the cornerstone of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative. They sa...
by Amoghvarsha
09 May 2018 02:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

The SBI is taking a precautionary measure until they have clarification. India US trade is $125 billion with $75 billion in only goods. India Russia trade is a tenth of that. Its not about Indo US trade. Its about independence and sovereignity. India is not a colony of US that it has to implement U...
by Amoghvarsha
10 Apr 2018 04:21
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Artillery: News & Discussion
Replies: 4811
Views: 1298141

Re: Artillery Discussion Thread

They had been laying very low profile , and on time delivery I must say that. I had posted earlier that if ATAGS /Dhanush orders are finalized 2019-20 onwards India will start getting ~100 artillery pieces every year. If napakis dont mend their ways, they will have to get used to getting solid jhap...
by Amoghvarsha
10 Apr 2018 04:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

I am just curious who will fund Pakistani purchase of T90 1. Pakistani economy: That would be IMF supporting weapons purchase, not happening under current US and EU regimes 2. China: Possibly but as Vips pointed out it would mean bigger losses for Chinese war machines 3. Russia: What do russians ge...
by Amoghvarsha
10 Apr 2018 00:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

With Pakis negotiating with Russians for T90 Tanks, Air defence systems and Su 35s, how long can India depend on Russia as a strategic partner?
by Amoghvarsha
09 Apr 2018 06:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 972210

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-in-talks-with-russia-for-procurement-of-sophisticated-arms-report/articleshow/63665152.cms Pakistan in talks with Russia for procurement of sophisticated arms: Report PTI | Updated: Apr 8, 2018 The defence minister also outlined that Islam...
by Amoghvarsha
23 Feb 2018 02:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia has turned heel. With Rus and chen backing bakis, we have little chance of punishing bakis diplomatically. Our worst nightmare will be Russians stopping spare supplies for our weapon systems. This may be catastrophic for our war waging capabilities. Pakistan will suffer the same fate as Amer...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Feb 2018 21:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Russia has turned heel. With Rus and chen backing bakis, we have little chance of punishing bakis diplomatically. Our worst nightmare will be Russians stopping spare supplies for our weapon systems. This may be catastrophic for our war waging capabilities. Their spares supply and product quality is...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Feb 2018 21:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 245672

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

If we do go into the Maldives with an invasion, I think there is no need to beat around the bush. Simply annex it as a Union Territory in the best interests of India and the Maldivian population. Sure, there will be some ruckus in the UN and any other forums where the Chinese and the Pawkees can dr...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Feb 2018 04:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Indian news outlets report the same. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-claims-reprieve-on-terror-tag/articleshow/63007465.cms Sources at Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Islamabad’s success was due to intense diplomatic efforts. “China, Turkey and Russia , all of whom are ...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Feb 2018 03:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224350

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Paki news agencies claiming Russia supporyed the Pakis in FTAF.
by Amoghvarsha
29 Nov 2017 05:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
Replies: 1228
Views: 263596

Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist str

ACM Fali Major (retd) has spoken about the options post-26/11 in a more direct manner today. What he said previously: Our establishment has evaluated kinetic options in the past. One hopes that these are again evaluated: Agencies : New Delhi, Wed May 27 2009, 18:20 hrs: Today; http://www.timesnowne...
by Amoghvarsha
18 Oct 2017 04:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Rohingya Menace
Replies: 602
Views: 68463

Re: The Rohingya Menace

What remedies does the Indian constitution provide against self-aggrandizement by the Judiciary, especially blatant usurpation of the power to dictate policy by "legislating from the bench"? Short of declaring emergency, does the Executive have recourse to constitutional mechanisms that a...
by Amoghvarsha
22 Sep 2017 10:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Alert! a paki owned 'Indian' defense forum, please read
Replies: 444
Views: 117132

Re: Alert! a paki owned 'Indian' defense forum, please read

Can anyone tell a noob like me if IDF is a paki forum or not?
by Amoghvarsha
13 Aug 2017 21:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Heard people talk about SY 300 MLRS which have 300km range. bigger the range more costly and fat the MLRS becomes and needs some form of precision guidance and cannot be fired in a swarm like the cheap Grads. you are in effect talking of a pralay or atacms type tactical strike missile at that range...
by Amoghvarsha
13 Aug 2017 18:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

https://fas.org/blogs/secrecy/2011/04/mountain_warfare/ In the mountains, “small mistakes can lead to catastrophic events,” while “technological supremacy can be negated by even the most crude and non-technical enemy actions,” the new manual said. Therefore, “Mountain combat calls for extreme physi...
by Amoghvarsha
13 Aug 2017 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

pankajs wrote:BTW, when you fire arty from 20-40 km inside your territory how far can you hit inside the opponents?
Heard people talk about SY 300 MLRS which have 300km range.
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

What is the line of succession in India? We are a democracy sir. The ruling party will elect the PM. The entire machinery of state is at her or his disposal. When Mrs G was assassinated, there was no vacuum of executive power. Not even for a second. Please quit this line of discussion. Sir America ...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Chetak, the line of command is also dynamic. If the tiger cannot issue command, the next in line takes over. I think this is wrong thread to discuss this issue. constitutionally, the authority is wrested in the cabinet only. There is no waiting in line PM or deputy PM or whatever recognised. Admini...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

After that will any country head travel to China? If Indian PM can't be safe in China who will be? Wasn't there a plane load of Uighur leaders that met with a convenient accident while travelling to China? There was a resulting leadership vacuum that the Chinese loved. Would the president of US go ...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

eklavya wrote:Chetak, the line of command is also dynamic. If the tiger cannot issue command, the next in line takes over. I think this is wrong thread to discuss this issue.
What is the line of succession in India?
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

People have short memories esp. If the one in question is the lord of asia.Remember the winner sets up the narrative and the history. Not if you harm a head of state. Even the tinpot NoKo guy will NOT visit China in fear of his life no matter what assurance is given. And after Modi there is Doval a...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

It's inconceivable to attack or molest a visiting head of state. Not even the PRC would do that. Remember not even our diplomats or agents on diploma passports would get touched. Let's not derail this thread with assumptions appropriate for Wahhabis. If PRC had to make an impact on a country, u til...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Will the chinese care?They take out our head,we may collapse in a confusion and a pro china puppet may be installed in New Delhi. China then controls the whole of Asia from the gulf of hormuz to the East china sea. For so much gain they can do whatever they can and 10yrs down the line all will be f...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 15:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

a short list of the probable units now mobilizing and going for acclamatization: // reported in fbook/twitter headed for central sector Headquarters, Indian Army New Delhi 50th Independent Parachute Brigade -- eastern sector--- //a subset of - some will remain deployed for CT in nagaland and manipu...
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 14:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

eklavya wrote:If they hold our PM hostage or harm him in any way, we will nuke China.
No one is going to use nukes.Rest assure.
by Amoghvarsha
12 Aug 2017 14:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2190039

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Chinmayanand wrote:Holding Indian PM hostage ??? Now dhoti is not shivering but it's flying high in the sky with no dhoti on dhoti wala.

Take a chill pill ,folks.
If a war breaks out, why is it impossible to imagine this scenario?