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by Rakesh
02 May 2024 21:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 574
Views: 301438

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

...We are doing piecemeal purchases of phoren maal and hoping that will deter the enemy True. Maybe that is based on our assumption that the enemy is/are not ready for a protracted war - as it is not feasible for them too. So Catch 22? But they are certainly capable of prevailing in a short, intens...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 21:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Russian intervention in Syria was a request by Bashar al-Assad to fight ISIS. It was not a regime change, establish Western democracy and nation building activity. Russian intervention in Georgia has been explained by Lisa above. Ukraine has been discussed to death. Afghanistan was the 20th century....
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 674
Views: 331298

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Leonard Saar, sshhhhh.

You will hurt the sentiments and feelings of the MUTUs in BRF.

Rather Dhoti Shiver Saar.
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

^^^ Both sides have “war mongers”. Let’s convey the message to both sides shall we :twisted: I don't recall Russia going around in nation building, western democracy and regime change activities in the 21st century. Such advice will fall on deaf ears in the Kremlin. Nice try though ;) This is attem...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

It's not my graph :) That is why I request posters to put image source :) Please see the blue column - 'deaths as a percentage of the population'. The Americans (with their timing) and the Brits (by using canon fodder) made sure that they lost much much less as compared to all other majors...and it...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

[ quote = srai post_id=2618356 time=1714662042 user_id=3479]Rakesh quote [/quote] Click on the quote button on a post that you want to reply to. The forum software will input the name of the poster you are replying to. You don't need to type the name yourself. I have edited the forum code above, so ...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8877
Views: 2525215

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I agree with titash ---> the US will remain the top tier country for the world to move to. And Deshmukh Saab, I do understand your viewpoint. but that will largely be true for the people who are currently in Amreeka. For the hordes who want to come to the US, issues like real estate inflation, mortg...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 20:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Out of the 16,000,000 dead, how many Americans and British? The rest don't really matter... for the americans That is not the point :) *IF* victory in war is based on how many died, then the Allies should have lost the Second World War. But that is not happened, is it? Even your own graph states th...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 19:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 574
Views: 301438

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Are we ready for any war? We are doing piecemeal purchases of phoren maal and hoping that will deter the enemy
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 19:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2751
Views: 692217

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

When replying to posts, please quote the poster when replying. It helps readers who are following the thread. Thank you for your co-operation. So has Russia lost a generation too. From Wiki Chacha --> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II The death toll in World War 2 Military Dead (Allies): Ov...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 19:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Project 75I - It Begins
Replies: 1847
Views: 595500

Re: Project 75I - It Begins

https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1785971031578128695 ---> This is why a AIP based submarine is important. A detailed article on website by 5 p.m.

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by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 574
Views: 301438

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

We are not doing protracted, year long wars. It is just not economically feasible. Skirmishes are a different story, as we are seeing in the on-going eyeball-to-eyeball stand-off between India and China. All of China's military build up & capability points to one strategy ---> a rapid offensive ...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3007
Views: 852364

Re: International Military Discussion

That is some beautiful work for sure! https://x.com/UnseenOps/status/1785064923724185909 ---> Obsessed with the beautiful precision of Japanese sandbag techniques. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMXS9AJXQAAGfEm?format=jpg&name=small https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMXS-wzXMAA3HuR?format=jpg&name=90...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4131
Views: 2169834

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://x.com/clashreport/status/1785390248358257124 ---> The effectiveness of American 155mm M982 Excalibur precision-guided shells decreased from 70% to 6%, within six weeks due to the adaptation of Russian EW systems. Source: Report of Daniel Patt, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, to the ...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3250
Views: 949480

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

India can't become developed nation without making products: Baba Kalyani https://www.business-standard.com/external-affairs-defence-security/news/make-in-india-in-defence-needs-long-term-orders-for-pvt-firms-baba-kalyani-124042900834_1.html 29 April 2024 https://bsmedia.business-standard.com/_medi...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3158
Views: 924650

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Subscription article, for whoever has a subscription :)

What USAF’s NGAD Program Can Learn From The Advanced Tactical Fighter
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/ ... al-fighter
30 April 2024
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 18:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 7135

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1785901736835850503 ---> Progress of Project Seabird at INS Kadamba visible - major upgrades, capability & capacity increase of this Indian Navy site are expected to enhance India's long term strategic & security interests across the Indian Ocean Region. https:...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 17:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3158
Views: 924650

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

DARPA Releases First Images Of Manta Ray Underwater Drone During In-Water Testing https://theaviationist.com/2024/05/01/manta-ray-in-water-testing/ 01 May 2024 Manta Ray Underwater Drone Even More Enormous Than We Thought https://www.twz.com/news-features/manta-ray-underwater-drone-even-more-enormo...
by Rakesh
02 May 2024 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3158
Views: 924650

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Looks like I am watching a scene from a Marvel movie! This is not a CGI photo, but a real picture! Manta Ray UUV Prototype Completes In-Water Testing https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2024-05-01 01 May 2024 https://www.darpa.mil/DDM_Gallery/2024-04---Manta-Ray-Update---Surface---DSC05179-(photo-from...
by Rakesh
01 May 2024 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 574
Views: 301438

Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

Goan family’s rare milestone in Indian Army https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/goan-family%E2%80%99s-rare-milestone-in-indian-army/112721.html 25 April 2024 Lt Mario Fernandes is a third generation and fifth member in his family to have served the army. THE FAUJI FERNANDES FAMILY: [From L to R] Major...
by Rakesh
01 May 2024 03:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4131
Views: 2169834

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Oops :mrgreen: Another US precision-guided weapon falls prey to Russian electronic warfare, US says https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/another-us-precision-guided-weapon-falls-prey-russian-electronic-warfare-us-says/396141/ 28 April 2024 A U.S. defense official would not provide specifics, b...
by Rakesh
01 May 2024 03:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3158
Views: 924650

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Biden’s massive military aid package neglects the real strategic threat: China
https://thehill.com/opinion/national-se ... eat-china/
29 April 2024
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 22:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 770
Views: 189071

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

No power in the world can touch our Constitution. -- Rahul Gandhi I hope and pray that I live to see the day the words "SOCIALIST" and "SECULAR" removed from the constitution of Bharat. Someone remind this doofus that his Grandmother put those words into the constitution, when t...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3250
Views: 949480

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

https://x.com/DivaJain2/status/1785117346174038085 ---> Not just long term but guaranteed orders to incentivize R&D and new product development.

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by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3250
Views: 949480

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

Defense companies making cartel to benefit from 'Make in India' scheme, says equity analyst Nitin Mangal https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/stocks/defense-companies-making-cartel-to-benefit-from-make-in-india-scheme-says-sebi-registered-research-analyst-12710853.html 30 April 2024 He says, ...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2276
Views: 873301

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

... For you Saar :) Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China https://theprint.in/defence/hardened-shelters-radars-defence-systems-more-iaf-quitely-upgrades-bases-focused-on-china/2041558/ 15 April 2024 https://x.com/detresfa_/status/1779779...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 427
Views: 229168

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

‘Honeypots’ and influence operations: China’s spies turn to Europe
https://www.ft.com/content/6c115d61-794 ... 5c3cbb6ee9
29 April 2024
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Iran-Israel Conflict: News & Discussions: 14 April 2024
Replies: 77
Views: 20937

Re: Iran-Israel Conflict: News & Discussions: 14 April 2024

:lol: https://x.com/spectatorindex/status/1785021930791375225 ---> JUST IN: White House says that the International Criminal Court has 'no jurisdiction' in Israel-Hamas war. https://x.com/sparkle0100/status/1785022179655966970 ---> But International Criminal Court has jurisdiction in Russia and Ukra...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 20:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1696
Views: 796633

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1785282650141548589 ---> Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed command of the Indian Navy as the 26th Chief of the Naval Staff on 30 April 2024. He was presented a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block, New Delhi. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GMaY2...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 19:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4131
Views: 2169834

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

What happened to Russian air superiority over Ukrainian skies??? What the hell happened to Russian Air Force? Wrong set of questions to ask. Where is Western air superiority? This war has been dragging on for 2+ years now. Why has the West - led by Amreeka - not been able to overwhelm Russian force...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 19:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4131
Views: 2169834

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

There are other problems with the Abrams. The (gas turbine) engine and equipment is too complicated for Ukrainian armored units to repair, they have to be sent to rear bases for repair. Leopards have to be sent back to Poland (which also couldn't do repairs, so they were sent to Germany). The engin...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 00:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 674
Views: 331298

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

China’s New Aircraft Carrier Pulls Away From Its Pier Ahead Of Sea Trials https://www.twz.com/sea/chinas-new-aircraft-carrier-pulls-away-from-its-pier-ahead-of-sea-trials 29 April 2024 China’s first domestically designed aircraft carrier will introduce the People’s Liberation Army Navy to ‘cat and ...
by Rakesh
30 Apr 2024 00:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8877
Views: 2525215

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

An assassination plot on American soil More details about the Pannun case. At the very least, this indicates there's substantial distrust between USA and India after the two Americans Rana and Headley collaborated in the attack on Mumbai. https://x.com/Z_DauletSingh/status/1784982488236147186 ---> ...
by Rakesh
29 Apr 2024 23:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 674
Views: 331298

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

US Pacific commander says China is pursuing ‘boiling frog’ strategy
https://www.ft.com/content/f926f540-d5c ... 3c0d52bcda
28 April 2024
Retiring Admiral John Aquilino accuses Beijing of gradually raising pressure in South China Sea.
by Rakesh
29 Apr 2024 23:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact
Replies: 1241
Views: 430335

Re: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact

There are some who say the border wall is anti catholic. Will that stop the American Evangelists from not supporting in building the wall? They ardently want that wall. What is good for the goose, is good for the gander no? Securing your border is fine. But me doing the same is somehow anti-Christi...
by Rakesh
29 Apr 2024 21:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 7135

Re: Naval Procurements & Acquisitions: 02 April 2024

India, UK closer to pact on electric propulsion system for warships https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-uk-closer-to-pact-on-electric-propulsion-system-for-warships-9296010/ 29 April 2024 Indian warships are currently powered by diesel engines, gas turbines or steam turbines. The electric...
by Rakesh
29 Apr 2024 19:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact
Replies: 1241
Views: 430335

Re: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact

American Evangelism - that is shown on TV and elsewhere - is *NOT* Christianity. Many American Evangelists are a shame and a sham on the Gospel of Christ. American (and Western) Evangelism is a façade for a more sinister agenda, which you can see in the article below. I can say the above in full con...
by Rakesh
29 Apr 2024 18:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8877
Views: 2525215

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Where is the Yeh-Dosti-Hum-Nahi-Todenge crowd on BRF? Bhai Log, Kya Hua? No more shamelessly peddling the mythical Indo-US bonhomie on BRF? :lol: US state department points ‘antisemitic’ finger at Narendra Modi government https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/us-state-department-points-antisemitic-fi...