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by VishnuS
19 Apr 2024 13:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 1346400

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/nuclear-armed-pakistan-threatens-israel/amp/ The nuclear-armed country that has been threatening India with Nukes has been tongue-tied when Israel declares it won’t stop short of destroying Gaza lock, stock, and barrel. People ask where is Pakistan’s much-trumpeted “Is...
by VishnuS
10 Apr 2024 20:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Do you know Russia uses us as a counter weight to China. This isn't something Russia does it today, the first sign that I noticed was RIC, which latter morphed into BRICS. ^^^ Russia doesnt trust China; No country does. Russia trusts India; Many countries do. But Russia received a lot of material h...
by VishnuS
07 Apr 2024 11:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

India might have tried to remain neutral in this war but China has helped clandestinely. When India locks horns with China, china will get russian support too. Whatever support from west we will get will be useless - goldplated armaments that will not last a month. West has little to offer to us in...
by VishnuS
07 Apr 2024 11:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1011
Views: 4592602

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

basant wrote: 06 Apr 2024 12:19
VishnuS wrote: 06 Apr 2024 11:23 Do we have any confirmation that Virupaksha uses GaAs and not GaN TRMs...
Should be GaAs for Mk1A. That was the version tested extensively.
Virupaksha is the radar to be used in Super Su 30MKI. I wanted to know whether we're going with GaAs or GaN.
by VishnuS
06 Apr 2024 11:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1011
Views: 4592602

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

https://x.com/Duorope/status/1775959024661614742 ---> Uttam AESA radar has completed 125 flight tests on the Tejas Mk1 with few more remaining. The 41st Mk1A is expected to be equipped with the first Uttam radar - Director ADA. https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1776213516787057116 ---> The Uttam A...
by VishnuS
01 Apr 2024 14:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1119005

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

Vishnu Ji, We already paid for the India specific enhancements as part of the initial purchase and there will not be a need to pay again. Those enhancements don't include Astra MK1 and MK2, SAAW, Rudram Series, Air launch Nirbhay or Brahmos MK2, our own LGBs and probably some other stuff that I am ...
by VishnuS
01 Apr 2024 09:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1119005

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

There was hope for NLCA as a training squadron. Maybe between 12-18. Sjha didnt say much about that. If 189 is Rafales, then it probably includes the naval orders in it. No way IAF gets 189 of those puppies. No budget for that. NLCA will come IMVHO. The Navy will need it for the lack of a twin seat...
by VishnuS
30 Mar 2024 23:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1011
Views: 4592602

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Any update on the weight reduction of MK1A!? There were also few LRUs that were getting worn out frequently in MK1, any update on them!?

PS. It would be great if Indranil ji writes another article about the Tejas MK1A or revision his old article (only if there are any changes)
by VishnuS
15 Mar 2024 16:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

The TDP thing is a bad move in the long run. But if TDP is ready to give 10 seats in Lok Sabha then we will see. CBN is well known for backstabbing and will try his level best to do the same to NM and AS. Lot of fun if he does that. Primary reason for adding TDP is not for Lok Sabha, but for Rajya ...
by VishnuS
15 Mar 2024 14:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://news.sky.com/story/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-putin-election-nuclear-sky-news-blog-latest-12541713?postid=7382549#liveblog-body Russia 'jams signal' on plane carrying Grant Shapps - report Russia is believed to have jammed the satellite signal on an aircraft used by defence minister Gr...
by VishnuS
15 Mar 2024 14:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

If Trump gets elected. Still won't be easy. Trump can and will do only so much. At the moment he is just being Imraned. If he strays too much he might get JFKed. And he knows it. I don't think Trump would be JFKed, there are red lines even for the CIA. CIA can do anything they please till the trust...
by VishnuS
15 Mar 2024 12:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

In fact, every year the war prolongs Ukrainian military is becoming more and more “NATO like”. All their equipment and tactics increasingly reflect NATO. . Srai Bhai, I don't think that's the case. Becoming a NATO army means adoption of NATO Tactics and maybe NATO Equipment. That's not the case. No...
by VishnuS
30 Jan 2024 11:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2253327

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Vishnu ji, A great many important people in the afghani setup are sustained by the drug trade , in terms of being income dependent from the direct and indirect off shoots of the business. This situation just cannot be changed overnight, especially since the taliban themselves are major patrons, pro...
by VishnuS
29 Jan 2024 14:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2253327

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

I was speaking with a Pakistani car mechanic and the frustration at economic situation was pretty evident, He said if we can get some political stability we can least start growing the way Afghanistan is growing, They are now seriously competing with Afghans. Brad Goodman ji, The afghans grow the p...
by VishnuS
23 Jan 2024 11:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 1346400

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

...I will not be surprised if the US announces the gift of a couple of squadrons of F-35 to Pakistan citing the ‘threat from Iran’.... F-35 unlikely F-16s highly likely. Including one extra to cover the one lost I doubt they'd get anymore F-16s, but their existing F-16s would be refurbished and som...
by VishnuS
10 Jan 2024 10:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2063465

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Looks like long term trench warfare being setup … https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZXHSVygReGYyBHQ5d-yRm52PNMnHrNhhqlw&usqp=CAU https://metinvestholding.com/Content/Entities/NewsItem/207718/ru/img.jpg https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR0G2k6JKSIiD0NkBEu...
by VishnuS
01 Jan 2024 11:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

even wiki speaks glowingly of amit shah, i honestly did not know most of these During Modi's twelve-year tenure as the Gujarat CM, Shah emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in Gujarat. After winning the 2002 elections, he became the youngest minister in the Modi government and was given mult...
by VishnuS
28 Dec 2023 02:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2075220

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Sir, I don't know whether this is the right place to ask, but am asking anyway. Recently DRDO has declared to work/replace some of M53 parts... With over 200 operating aircrafts, I doubt this has something to do with spare parts availability. I am sure we got approval and probably help from Snecma ...
by VishnuS
27 Dec 2023 08:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2075220

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Sir, I don't know whether this is the right place to ask, but am asking anyway. Recently DRDO has declared to work/replace some of M53 parts... With over 200 operating aircrafts, I doubt this has something to do with spare parts availability. I am sure we got approval and probably help from Snecma ...
by VishnuS
27 Dec 2023 07:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1119005

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

maitya saar, no point wasting time on things so elementary on jet engines. Just the complexity to master all facets would take several lifetimes, one problem or other keeps lingering on and there is no shortcut but to solve them and move to the next. Reduction in weight is a very knotty problem, si...
by VishnuS
25 Dec 2023 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Chetak Bhai, I am from Telangana. I always hated Jagan maybe because he is the son of YSR and I hated YSR for his corruption. After separation, I kinda lost touch about the situation in Andhra. You had 1 term of TDP and YSR party, please share your inputs on who is better for Andhra. I understand b...
by VishnuS
25 Dec 2023 11:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

For Chetakji’s viewing pleasure only: two of his favourite persons are together: :mrgreen: :lol: :P https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/decode-politics-why-prashant-kishor-met-chandrababu-naidu-9081032/ PK and Naidu…two has beens trying to find relevance Thank you, Tanaji saar. Let's ...
by VishnuS
13 Dec 2023 20:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3040034

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBHK3uvW4AAcSlO?format=jpg&name=large I can't remember it very well, but there was a trade pact with ASEAN, China and India, probably in Modi's first term (2017), India had backed out the discussion revolved around Trade of Goods, as Services was not included. India ...
by VishnuS
09 Dec 2023 12:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3040034

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Just a question here for anyone who can assist. I am visiting India again in October 2024. One of the things I will be doing is assisting a nephew of mine to purchase an electric rickshaw. I will be loaning him the money, because I do not want him dealing with loan sharks and just want to assist hi...
by VishnuS
07 Dec 2023 01:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

vijayk wrote: 06 Dec 2023 20:15 I hope they reduce the Petrol prices now
Not happening! Without the taxes on Petrol Prices, govt will not have enough money to pay salaries. Alcohol and Fuel taxes are the only thing that's saving the current state govts. This goes for BJP ruled states as well
by VishnuS
07 Dec 2023 01:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

WOW ! ChattisGarh - The father of Mahadev app scam accused (CON CM is accused) found dead https://www.oneindia.com/india/father-of-mahadev-betting-app-scam-accused-found-dead-in-chhattisgarh-gen-3698337.html Rajasthan - Rajput karni sena chief shot dead https://www.rediff.com/news/report/rajput-kar...
by VishnuS
06 Dec 2023 10:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 849516

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

0SvAiIZfdDc not good at Tamil so you can expect errors, here is the summary of what is told. this is 4 months back. 1) rumors started from Jan due to more emphasis given to Tamil culture like Tamil sangam, 2) during padayatra of Annamali was approached by common man and asked him to inform Modi to ...
by VishnuS
05 Dec 2023 09:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1011
Views: 4592602

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

I had said Indian Military will order 500-600 LCAs at least, long back. This is a step in that direction. Bhai, I'd love to see this, but I'm sure you might have noticed that MK2 numbers have gone down from 200 to 6 squadrons. OT: I am unable to send personal messages, can you please suggest me who...
by VishnuS
04 Dec 2023 12:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8451
Views: 3040034

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Official MOSPI Report on Q2 GDP growth (pdf) Why are they still following the 2011-12 base year? I would have thought it would be something more recent. It was supposed to happen in 2021-22, But Corona ****** Everything. It took us 2023 for all the sectors to recover completely. This is not the app...
by VishnuS
24 Nov 2023 12:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28307

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

If we had a stronger nuclear forces, the Chinese would be more cautious about escalating against us. Especially if we had lots of tactical nukes. Tactical Nuke is an oxymoron, a waste of fissle material. Do you know our response against any nuclear attack is a full blown nuclear response. We don't ...
by VishnuS
23 Nov 2023 10:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28307

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

Do China/Pakistan think that there is no risk of MAD because we have only 40KT Nukes and no 1MT Nuke!? It affects the level of credibility of our deterrent. They've both taken multiple shots at us without fearing any retaliation. Did they!? Do you mean Mumbai attack!? Even if we had Tzar bomba, not...
by VishnuS
20 Nov 2023 00:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28307

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

Untested nuke is worthless. Thermonuclear especially is something which is significantly trickier than doing basic fission nukes. We should have at least done a thermonuclear test. The failure of Pokhran-2 to demonstrate a usable thermonuclear device was a serious shortfall. Do China/Pakistan think...
by VishnuS
18 Nov 2023 11:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Why We Need Pokhran-3
Replies: 113
Views: 28307

Re: Why We Need Pokhran-3

There is something known as 80-20 rule in electronic gadgets, in other words, you get 80% of the benefits for 20% of the cost.l, if you want some of those 20% benefits, you need to pay extra! But when it comes to Nuclear Weapons, tell me what is that we're missing by not having a Tried and Tested MT...
by VishnuS
15 Nov 2023 12:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2253327

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

:D ^^^ the issue of Qatar buying a stake in PIA or buying all of PIA has come up many times in the past. But, for example, in July, it was announced that Saudi oil giant Aramco would invest $10 billion in a new oil refinery at Gwadar, with a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day. It turns out that In...
by VishnuS
15 Nov 2023 12:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2253327

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

https://www.nation.com.pk/14-Nov-2023/qatar-shows-interest-in-purchase-of-pia-for-over-dollar-2b “ Qatar shows interest in purchase of PIA for over $2b” The Pak govt owns 86% of PIA, 14% is traded on the stock exchange, so one can estimate its value. I don’t think PIA has a net value of one-third o...
by VishnuS
10 Nov 2023 02:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 465758

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

No expert, just an internet surfer. From what I gather, GAN consumes half power over GaAs for all else being equal. This is what is propelling GaN development to replace GaAs. GaN is more efficient, yes but it also can handle higher peak power and the peak power is one of the primary reason for its...
by VishnuS
09 Nov 2023 10:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 465758

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

The Super Sukhoi upgrade does not feature an engine change. Confirmed by HVT Sir. Bhai, Now I am worried about the Electrical Power Output to GaN radar and other Electronic upgrades. N011M Bars had peak Power Output of 5KW. GaAs Uttam itself has Peak Power Output of 4.5KW. Virupaksha is said to hav...
by VishnuS
06 Nov 2023 11:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1880
Views: 468710

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

Folks, I understand that you're concerned about Pannu's stupid rhetoric!! It could put many lives at risk, but that would be the breaking point, I am sure our diplomats and their counterparts have raised with the concerned authorities!! As ugly as these separatist movements get, there are some lines...
by VishnuS
29 Oct 2023 10:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1011
Views: 4592602

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

@BenG Bhai, you're wrong. If the conception of AMCA in 2005 is the excuse for it becoming obsolete by the time of its induction in 2040, then LCA MK1/1A should have been obsolete by the time of their induction in 2015/24!! But are they!? They're not. I will say AMCA will be even more potent than we ...
by VishnuS
08 Oct 2023 01:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 646687

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

The second person need not be another pilot, he could be a WSO! WSOs aren't pilots? I always thought is a bit of a specialisation for already type trained pilots, like on sukhois for ex. WSOs are supposed to be capable of independently completing a mission or at least flying back to base and landin...