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by Hriday
23 Sep 2025 20:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2732
Views: 1531305

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

From Shiv, ex-BRF. https://x.com/shiv_cybersurg/status/1970376583027519962?t=9JfGye6oz8yTOlswMxrNsA&s=19 ... The reason for 4000 meter runways is that the Chinese know that those lengths are required for safety. One crater in the middle will stop all flying. And Tibet runways are far apart, in a...
by Hriday
16 Sep 2025 19:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3383
Views: 1209511

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Several comments by Firestarter in X about the option of Rafale for the 114 MRCA order. https://x.com/Firezstarter1/status/1967608877656273327?t=l-vHOveBvQwK8hHCrc4PCA&s=19 GaN is a band aid for that limited aperture, ECCM improves but cant reverse range-detection adversity. A large PESA on a J2...
by Hriday
13 Sep 2025 08:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3383
Views: 1209511

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

https://x.com/Firezstarter1/status/1948623564464398563?t=Qc3-nlCfiu1BzQBaPWr3jg&s=19 114 MRFA =~$30-40Bn, with all bells and whistles. 60 5Gen, another $25Bn. Total, $65Bn. That's IAFs entire capex for a decade. Currently at $6.7Bn/Yr. Marginal gains (inflation marked increase) only available fo...
by Hriday
13 Sep 2025 08:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3383
Views: 1209511

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

https://x.com/Firezstarter1/status/1966532472654504350?t=St9a5IDfduBiwNFA-RSsbQ&s=19 Completely off base, given current IAF capex is $6.7Bn and this $23Bn, is an IAF projection not actual price (more likely to be between $30-40Bn). Just run the numbers as to how much a squadron a year (18 a/c wo...
by Hriday
12 Sep 2025 23:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 11203
Views: 3244097

Re: Understanding the US - Again

About the widespread gun violence in the USA. IIRC many years ago Ramana commented on a post on this forum that, during the British rule of India they soon disallowed the possession of guns in one's (British or Indian native soldiers) own home. The reason is that they quickly found that people often...
by Hriday
12 Sep 2025 12:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 11203
Views: 3244097

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Sorry if it is already discussed. Why was the Democratic party was particularly keen on importing and supporting the criminals and hardcore Islamists ? If they just want to import voters they can select law abiding Christians from all over the world. Can anyone point to the page which discussed this...
by Hriday
05 Sep 2025 09:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 750
Views: 452198

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

A nice, easy to read X post about Onam, Kerala's most important festival. For the ease of reading I am avoiding quote function. https://x.com/Bharatiyan108/status/1963529648068780088?t=CQl-5sAcK2JjgFf1sXWddQ&s=19 ... Contradiction 1: Did Mahabali really rule Kerala? While the Puranas don’t ident...
by Hriday
02 Sep 2025 09:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 750
Views: 452198

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

Stalin belongs to Isai Vellalar community. The Isai Vellalar community falls under the Most Backward Classes (MBC) category in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

One may not have faced any caste discrimination. But in social status it is a serious issue.
by Hriday
02 Sep 2025 09:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 750
Views: 452198

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

What did Stalin face? He was always a princeling and based out of Chennai pravula ji, Stalin may not have faced any problem. But many Hindus know the credibility of astrology. I recently posted a video of a western astrologer proving the power of astrology in western TV show. Relevant post about St...
by Hriday
01 Sep 2025 21:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 750
Views: 452198

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

Some interesting information related to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam event planned by the Communist govt of Kerala. As per organisers the aim of the event is to raise Sabarimala into a global pilgrimage centre, use it as a platform for collecting suggestions etc. Shajan Scaria (a Christian) the owner...
by Hriday
22 Aug 2025 19:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7153
Views: 3171934

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

From idrw X post. Safran's Proposal for AMCA engine. >Safran India will co develop new engine with GTRE > No Export Restrictions > Rafale Will be Testbed for the engine > Full Production of the engine in the Country. > Co-testing and Co-Certification of the new engine > ToT on both Material and Tech...
by Hriday
21 Aug 2025 19:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1369
Views: 1327241

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

https://x.com/ItsShubhangi/status/1958493400216256988?t=QYxU1wrGZg44i2b6Xml0eg&s=19 ISRO chairman explains how ISRO flagged a potentially catastrophic leak on the Falcon-9 and forced SpaceX to call off an earlier launch, which could have risked the lives of four astronauts included Shubhanshu Sh...
by Hriday
19 Aug 2025 14:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5583
Views: 2437593

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Do people remember that many Pakistan experts including rohitvats of the forum commented (in X) that the mere announcement of suspension of Indus water treaty will cause a political-social earthquake in Pakistan? Hadn't seen any so far. And I don't think anything such will happen in future. It is be...
by Hriday
14 Aug 2025 20:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/shiv_cybersurg/status/1939171550500135119?t=s4Vfdbc_tBxD6uyY94DFTA&s=19 This is the absolute best report. Corps commanders residence struck. Sorry I didn't read all the pages of this thread. After the fulfillment of my long held dream of Indian attack on Pakistan, their begging for...
by Hriday
14 Aug 2025 20:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/BrockLe19229057/status/1955232893388636533?t=ApTOygj-tFgDh8e3SNRQAA&s=19 Missile overhead at 16 s, interception flash at 28 s. 40N6 (Mach14) covers ~57.6 km in 12 s matching the ~56.33 km straight-line distance between Dinga, Gujarat crash site & DC Colony (allowing for some en...
by Hriday
13 Aug 2025 18:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 2070
Views: 949146

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

https://x.com/grok/status/1955428359569359159?t=NccEsPkruYJhmIwxS2M9lg&s=19 Estimates from audits (TwitterAudit 2018-2025, Indian Express) suggest 50-70% of RahulGandhi's 28.1M followers (~14-19.7M) are bots or fake. X purges have reduced this, but political accounts often attract inauthentic ac...
by Hriday
11 Aug 2025 22:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2747
Views: 982807

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Given the very hostile situation between USA and Pakistan army doing a nuclear blackmail in the USA, isn't it best time to resume nuclear testing or atleast testing of ICBM with MIRVs? One main threat of retaliatory sanction by USA could be denial of engine for Tejas. It could be a massive blow. But...
by Hriday
10 Aug 2025 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

https://x.com/FrontalForce/status/1954210015041958260?t=M4jBTOfz-p6dU6OTU3jg4Q&s=19 Gujranwala, 300 kms inside Pakistan S-400 in action & PAF AWACS possibly shot down here. Locals call it drone but the explosion sound proves its MORE THAN JUST A DRONE 💀 Sorry if it is discussed earlier, vide...
by Hriday
06 Aug 2025 20:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2747
Views: 982807

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/after-14-years-tamil-nadu-records-double-digit-growth-in-real-terms/article69897160.ece After 14 years, Tamil Nadu records double-digit economic growth in real terms. The State has posted 11.19% during 2024-25, according to the revised estimates of t...
by Hriday
06 Aug 2025 10:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2747
Views: 982807

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Often it is said in this forum that only when a crisis happens that India wakes up to do the long pending reforms. Assuming the tariff war by USA continues, what will be the positives that can happen to India. Few speculations by me, 1. Purchase of medium fighter jets from foreign countries could be...
by Hriday
27 Jul 2025 09:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nipah Virus Outbreak IN Kerala-2018
Replies: 119
Views: 40317

Re: Nipah Virus Outbreak IN Kerala-2018

Thanks Lisa ji for the find. Ramana ji full text given below. https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/health/2025/07/10/nipah-spread-through-air-icmr-study.html Nipah virus transmission: Will it spread through air? Here’s what ICMR study found At a time when Kerala is on a Nipah alert, with around 498 ...
by Hriday
26 Jul 2025 08:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nipah Virus Outbreak IN Kerala-2018
Replies: 119
Views: 40317

Re: Nipah Virus Outbreak IN Kerala-2018

Several days ago a front page news from Manorama newspaper stated that Nipah virus can spread through air, quoting a research team. I did a quick search, but can't find any online link.
by Hriday
19 Jul 2025 21:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

https://x.com/bonzerbarry/status/1946556786963628482?t=W-GAkal9SI-uDr4YT1ye7w&s=19 A single Iranian missile left about 2,000 residents of Bat Yam homeless, and will likely require the demolition of 27 buildings. -Ynet Above is from the Ynet, Israel's leading news website. Link given below. https...
by Hriday
18 Jul 2025 16:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6336
Views: 1757252

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/top-aviation-expert-boeing-dreamliner-software-can-cut-fuel-without-pilot-input-has-happened-twice-485119-2025-07-17#google_vignette Some excerpts, Top aviation expert: 'Boeing Dreamliner software can cut fuel without pilot input, has happened twice' Aviation...
by Hriday
13 Jul 2025 09:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6336
Views: 1757252

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

From today's Manorama newspaper front page,; both fuel control switches went off in an interval of 1 second. But when both switches were turned on after 10 second the interval time between two switches were 4 seconds . See the screenshot of the report below. I think it suggests that even with the em...
by Hriday
12 Jul 2025 21:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6336
Views: 1757252

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

From retired IAF pilot Augustine Vinod, https://x.com/mjavinod/status/1943925095715811370?t=lgoPDK1Rn95gV5uA1Bf-9w&s=19 LET ME ASK THIS QUESTION TO ALL YOU INTELLIGENT BEINGS OUT THERE Can you move TWO switches, which has three distinctive actions to switch it on or off? WITHIN 1 SECOND ? CAN YO...
by Hriday
06 Jul 2025 10:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Also/same being discussed here...:) Who has the hand on Pakistan's nuclear button Amber ji, you are saying Pakistan possess several nuclear weapons. But many of the past events suggest otherwise. Indian strike on Pakistani nuclear weapons site and Modi's assertion that Pakistani nuclear blackmail w...
by Hriday
27 Jun 2025 10:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

^^ There is another BRF oldie showing a temporary MUTU behaviour, Cyrano. Almost attacked me because I dared to question if Jaishankar was mistreated. Termed me as with colonial mindset. IIRC hadn't showed the same behaviour after various clown shows by Trump. It is well known in BRF that most weste...
by Hriday
25 Jun 2025 20:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

If Iran had saved about 400 kg of 60% enriched Uranium, they will need centrifuges to reach weapon grade of 90%. Assuming Fordow is damaged, where and how the further enrichment will take place? Can it be done in secret? Considering the level of infiltration of Mossad agents in Iran, it is unlikely ...
by Hriday
23 Jun 2025 11:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1845
Views: 1583383

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

^^ The 2 ton payload of the scramjet missile is an indicator that it will be specialised in deep penetration bunker busting roles. For effective penetration a thick and heavy metal body is required. We had recently tested all solid motor hypersonic anti ship missile with a range of 3500 km. But it'...
by Hriday
20 Jun 2025 13:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

... Nethanyahu has been lying for 30 years, that Iran is about to make nuclear weapons. That is irrelevant, since he has got unlimited support from the US in the form of UN vetos and funding. Israel is spending $ 200 million a day only on air defence, which is funded by the US. Deans ji, as per new...
by Hriday
19 Jun 2025 10:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

https://x.com/IsraelRadar_com/status/1935475181008384433?t=vaCTgvMTn4HqCrIX5rOM7w&s=19 Iran’s missile launch strategy: 1. Statistical model done by @yonyww concludes that Iran likely allocated a total of 500-550 missiles for this war; 150-170 were launched on day 1, declining by 50% every day af...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 20:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

From Babak Taghvaee https://x.com/BabakTaghvaee1/status/1935068440621945208?t=fLVylaY8j-Rk4CptKvEQbQ&s=19 1. See the 20 second video in the link above. An #Iranian farmer was seen carrying an external fuel tank jettisoned by an #Israeli F-15 Baz multirole fighter near #Isfahan. The jettison indi...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 20:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

Several posts from a major OSINT handle with 531K followers. Posting without quote function. https://x.com/Osint613/status/1935343274656506274?t=tJRvKMrA0Tt0MJ5YD9j7tg&s=19 1. TRUMP: “I TOLD NETANYAHU, ‘KEEP GOING.’” 2. IRANIAN ATTACK DATA Iran has launched over 400 ballistic missiles and some 1...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 12:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

From Damien Symon. See the attached pictures in the link. https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1935204939699208484?t=HupOTdzjy6wp8uu9u44iow&s=19 New imagery from Maxar & Planet shows fresh damage at Iran's Tabriz missile base (north), struck once again by Israel - key observation: all underground ...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 12:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

https://x.com/pati_marins64/status/1935154253586112844?t=QFscEnC0STmhdZEUeSp5qg&s=19 Iran launched a violent attack on Israeli cities last night, revealing that various areas of the country are no longer covered by anti-aircraft batteries, confirming the lack of defensive missiles I pointed out ...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 11:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
Replies: 1978
Views: 555457

Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis

Two posts from Deans from Iran war thread. https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=2652009#p2652009 A different way of looking at it: We fired 38 Brahmos + Scalp at Pak. More than half hit and did so accurately. Iran had about 20 hits from 250 odd ballistic missiles fired. We can quibble a...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 10:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

I am surprised that it is difficult to find how many missiles are there in each barrage from Iran. Sharing a post from a very popular handle with 792K followers. If anyone can share information please post the link. Well known Israel media is posting in Hebrew language. So have to use translate func...
by Hriday
18 Jun 2025 10:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War
Replies: 628
Views: 159471

Re: Israel-Hezbollah-Iran War

From a well known military technical analyst handle. DFI Lite. See the attached pictures showing the changes in RV path. https://x.com/DfIlite/status/1933744787082842244?t=8Hg93SDwB032b0WtN7VYNg&s=19 Capacity to change trejectory is one thing but did it actually hit a given target? Secondly, so...