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by deWalker
01 Mar 2019 05:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1370193

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

One other item of great import worth noting - all this action (and more!) is possible without the scaremongering of ataami escalation. Bakis have comprehensively acknowledged that conventional action can proceed irrespective of their nook (nood) status.

Diwakar
by deWalker
17 May 2018 10:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - April 24, 2018
Replies: 2845
Views: 515881

Re: Terroristan - April 24, 2018

Pushtun troops of the Mehsud Scouts starting to mutiny, in support of PTM

Pakistan Mehsud Scout troops resigned over military’s support to religious extremists

Troops are being detained, and of course the news is blocked in "vibrant press"-land.

Diwakar
by deWalker
05 Jan 2018 02:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - 29 September 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 599343

Re: Terroristan - 29 September 2017

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by deWalker
26 Dec 2017 00:08
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1848158

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

kit wrote:Looking at the previous posts one comes to the realisation future of Indian warfare vs China will be fought in defence labs first as tech vs tech .. all the more important to support DRDOs efforts .They will need to retain their top talent
+1.
by deWalker
25 Dec 2017 09:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1422916

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/us-military-firms-want-security-of-classified-defence-info-in-india-for-jvs/articleshow/62008166.cms Thanks for supporting my laziness, kit :) . The request from the US makes sense, as they are apparently opening the kimono and sharing IP. My earlie...
by deWalker
23 Dec 2017 07:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1422916

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

the yanks reportedly wants India to enter into a "intellectual property" protection agreement before any "tech" transfers .. so keep buying no copies. The China scare will keep India buying and buying enriching them while Russia will play China and India. Thanks Kit. Do you have...
by deWalker
22 Dec 2017 13:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 4822
Views: 1422916

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

main difference is a sub launched one will be awash in sea water and be rigged to quietly swim out on own power (low setting) than be shot out by a capsule of compressed air like old U-boats and ship launched HWT. diameter and length will be same. not a big change imo but some testing is certainly ...
by deWalker
22 Oct 2017 09:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Shubh Deepavali!
Replies: 23
Views: 7664

Re: Shubh Deepavali!

Does anyone have a pic of the Golden Temple lit up for this Diwali? That's always a special image.
by deWalker
17 Oct 2017 22:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312169

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

SBajwa wrote: ...
The very first penalty corner went clear of the stopper (could not stop)
I really enjoyed that PC - they couldn't even stop the ball! LoL. The Baki national team is at the level of a club team.
by deWalker
08 Oct 2017 09:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - 29 September 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 599343

Re: Terroristan - 29 September 2017

Falijee wrote:Daal Mein Kuch Kaala :roll:
Former ISI chief Lt. Gen. Rizwan Akhtar announces premature retirement
My guess is he was going to be named by the Trump administration as a global terrorist. So time-honored Baki fashion, its time to distance themselves just sufficiently.
by deWalker
14 Sep 2017 08:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
Replies: 2129
Views: 365585

Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion

Ramesh Thakur (who?!), from Canberra Oz, barfs in the Japan Times about Modi, on every perceived grievance from demo to surgical strikes to GST. Indeed, he says "It’s hard for the most ardent Indophiles to remain optimistic about India’s future." Can't believe, this is the best editorial c...
by deWalker
03 Sep 2017 22:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation
Replies: 497
Views: 86163

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation

As one ponders the North Korean announcement of having a thermonuclear warhesd an article titled “Pakistan’s nuclear black market and North Korea” In Balochwarna News datelined 01 Sept 2017 reminds one of the malign role the Mohammadden Terrorism FomentingIslamic Republic of Pakistan had in enablin...
by deWalker
30 Aug 2017 09:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - June 20, 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 630076

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - June 20, 2017

Pakistan Gets First Batch of Mi-35M Assault Helicopters The irony is too rich - Russia selling the self-same helicopters to Pakistan, that the Pakistanis were instrumental in shooting down (via Stingers), when said helicopters belonged to RuAF in Afghanistan. (Please don't go technical on me about ...
by deWalker
30 Aug 2017 09:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - June 20, 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 630076

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - June 20, 2017

X Posted on the PESW Thread PSX plummets to fresh year’s low What is especially gratifying about this, is that Puke-stan was recently added to the Emerging Markets index. Hopefully this performance will convince MSCI (or whoever creates and maintains the index) to withdraw before further signifcant...
by deWalker
28 Aug 2017 17:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 1940895

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

srin wrote: It is dead, but it is also archived on different site. Here it is, for your reading pleasure: https://archive.is/iIfS9

PS: When you see a dead link, search the url in gugul. simple onlee.
Thanks for the link! Will google for it in the future.

Diwakar
by deWalker
28 Aug 2017 16:56
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - May 2017
Replies: 5116
Views: 1848158

Re: Indian Missiles News and Discussions - May 2017

tsarkar, I am a little unsure about the space occupied by the LRSAM - all due to my understanding, so I appreciate your clarifications in advance. (You may have to bear with my ignorance too). So the LRSAMi is the same as Astra AAM? If so, I understand how it takes over the R-73. How does it fit the...
by deWalker
26 Aug 2017 17:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189164

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

I remember when AB Vajpayee visited China as PM, the Chinese tested a ballistic missile, a major diplomatic in-your-face (we replied in kind on a subsequent reciprocal visit). If the standoff continues through the BRICS summit, I'm certain they will try a similar stunt. We should be all ready to tes...
by deWalker
26 Aug 2017 16:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Helicopters
Replies: 5318
Views: 1940895

Re: Indian Military Helicopters

Hi Indranil,

That link (Wg Cdr Pillais article) is dead, it appears to me.

Question for you: you mention Dhruv top speed of 240 kmph and Rudra top speed of 210 kmph: is it the weapons load + armor that slows it down, or something else? I ask because they are the same basic vehicle.

Thanks

Diwakar
by deWalker
05 Aug 2017 14:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189164

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

I fully expect that PLA unit 61398 are already browsing MoD communications and will shortly attempt to disrupt BSE operations and GST transactions.
by deWalker
18 May 2017 06:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050352

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

And a quick follow-on to SwamyG's post above:
Apple gets cranking on iPhones in India

With a link to the original WSJ article inside that link
by deWalker
01 Feb 2017 03:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 445475

Re: Indian IT Industry

Regarding H1B Visa Reform in the US: I have a question. If indeed H1Bs become available only for much higher salaries ( This TOI article suggests $130K, which is above the mean income even for California), will this not actually mean that more companies will actually shift employment from US to offs...
by deWalker
11 Jan 2017 03:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion
Replies: 379
Views: 122895

Re: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion

Hello fellow BRites, I'm in the process of chalking out for a Feb trip to India, and I'd like to get some feedback on an itinerary . More experienced folks may be able to shed light on feasibility and their own experience. This is for my family (wife + 6 yo) + parents: I appreciate any and all comme...
by deWalker
07 Jan 2017 03:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189164

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Either China is extremely stupid (at least vis a vis India) or the Agni tests have kicked them in the balls. Why do we care if they provide more range to the Pakis? Paki missiles already cover whole of India. If the Chinis want to give the Paki headache to many more countries too, please go ahead. ...
by deWalker
19 Dec 2016 00:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan- November 7, 2016
Replies: 2857
Views: 655065

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan- November 7, 2016

That may be spot on. To me it looks like the Saudi king is beating off while watching interesting stuff on the iPad (parked on the coffee table), lackey is making sure things are proceeding smoothly, and security guard is waiting for the action to finish. He might have even brought over some baccha-...
by deWalker
02 Dec 2016 07:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion
Replies: 379
Views: 122895

Re: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion

Hello fellow Rakshaks: I'm looking for recommendations for good travel agents in India: I want to plan a family trip to visit Ranthambore / Jim Corbett (or other national park options). I need help as I'm US-based and don't have a good feel for the options outside of TripAdvisor feedback. Thanks in ...
by deWalker
28 Nov 2016 04:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 719127

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

I don't see the same kind of ripples on the latest US ships. Maybe you did not look hard enough http://www.greanvillepost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Antenna_suite_on_CG-60_Normandy_AEGIS_cruiser.jpg Allow me to add: USS Zumwalt https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--fLtHMadg--/hxc...
by deWalker
06 Oct 2016 09:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 591473

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

I am not sure Baki army will tolerate an upstart civvie telling them to back off. ... TSPA reaction will be interesting. TSPA is caught between a rock and a hard place. They can't give in to India or their prestige at home will be in tatters. They can't take over in a coo when the US, Europe, India...
by deWalker
06 Oct 2016 09:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 591473

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

http://www.dawn.com/news/1288350/exclusive-act-against-militants-or-face-international-isolation-civilians-tell-military Dawn reports that the ISI and Paki gov't *may* start cracking down on jihadis. This is the ultimate Paki defeat, and if it comes to pass - especially this close to Operation Vase...
by deWalker
05 Oct 2016 06:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050352

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

True, will be interesting to see what any reaction might be to the rate lowering. As I mentioned earlier, my attention is drawn more to the more laissez-faire position taken on inflation. This article says pretty much the same as in the Bloomberg piece and sets the timeframe 4% Inflation Target Set ...
by deWalker
05 Oct 2016 03:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050352

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

... The Bloomberg article is fairly unconcealed in is propping up of Rajan. Even referring to his removal as 'nationalist' . It's not worth taking too seriously, because it's a geopolitical article and not an economic one. Perceptions - "market sentiment" if you will - do matter, so I'd t...
by deWalker
04 Oct 2016 23:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050352

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Bloomberg's take on India rate cut. De rigeur comparison and contrast with Rajan's term

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ ... stormy-era
by deWalker
04 Oct 2016 23:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477830

Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK

Even if a video is released it will be marked as a A grade bollywood production. For them it's a moon landing which never took place. Any effort to pacify such an audience is a waste of time. +1. Showing proof to the Pakis would be like taking a pig to a wine-tasting. It'll be a complete waste of t...
by deWalker
01 Oct 2016 03:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Replies: 2846
Views: 591473

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016

The Pakis don't seem to understand fully the bind they are in. I see some comments about "Oh there were always cross border raids", but those were military-on-military. This attack was military-on-jihadi. So the Pakis can either ack that they have jihadis right under their noses and thank ...
by deWalker
24 Feb 2016 21:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I
Replies: 1006
Views: 142243

Re: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I

CT: part of the reason that the Pakis send regular "non-state" missions, is to probe and understand the limits of Indian and US ELINT of their lines of communication. Not disputing this, but I am veering around to the view that Pakistan is waging war at a level it finds affordable. No dou...
by deWalker
24 Feb 2016 08:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I
Replies: 1006
Views: 142243

Re: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I

CT: part of the reason that the Pakis send regular "non-state" missions, is to probe and understand the limits of Indian and US ELINT of their lines of communication. The interceptions of Mushy's conversations during Kargil showed them they had a strategic weakness.Further, during 26/11 we...
by deWalker
21 Feb 2016 07:50
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 3546
Views: 892876

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - August 9 , 2014

^^^^ Nice. Thanks for posting. I was able to get the location of where it was traveling at about the :32 second mark (hint: that inverted red brick triangle entrance on the right at around :32-:34 is kinda distinctive :)). Looks like the IITM campus, on the road going past OAT. I also spotted TN li...
by deWalker
25 Jan 2016 07:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2064
Views: 498673

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

vishvak wrote:Image

Now total TFTA mard pilots can ride the cheeni ghoda by pulling headcollar by the left hand and whipping like Saudis with right hands. :rotfl:
Wow! That IFR probe is compensating for something. You know, most likely for small d*cks.
by deWalker
12 Jan 2016 07:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I
Replies: 1006
Views: 142243

Re: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analyisis-I

The real reason why the Paki establishment is at least silent about Indian accusations, it seems to me, is that the US has come in very clearly with evidence to both India and Bakistan, or at least had warned that the attacks were imminent - I suspect that is also partly the reason the NSG were disp...