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by ManuJ
27 Jan 2023 11:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447380

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

vijayk wrote:
The reason for my optimism is how they are identifying all the deserved ones
This never happened in India.
Thankfully that's becoming the norm rather than the exception
by ManuJ
17 May 2022 13:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Guys, It's not even India's war yet you guys are reporting each other. Be temperate and don't get banned. brar can you lay off the outright support for Ukraine. We don't have info yet you repeatedly rush to defend Ukraine. And others we all know his bias. So what do you get by saying teacher, teach...
by ManuJ
17 May 2022 04:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Yagnasri wrote:UKNs were also supporting the German army in WW2 in a big way. Just saying.
Please keep the humor coming.
by ManuJ
16 May 2022 08:14
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Russia seems to be throwing everything at capturing the town of Severodonetsk: As the war entered its 81st day, Russian offensive operations in Donbas remained largely stalled following the failure of Russia’s ambitious attempt to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and encircle the metropolitan area o...
by ManuJ
15 May 2022 23:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

4 hours old tweet Unconfirmed : SURRENDERED: in #Azovstal US General Eric Olson HE WAS HIDING INSIDE A TUNNEL IN #AZOVSTAL US Admiral Eric Olson (Highly decorated special ops commander born in #Tacoma , Wa USA This is getting pathetic. 15 secs on Google tells you that General Eric Olson retired ove...
by ManuJ
15 May 2022 23:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

An article on Forbes about M777s that discusses (potential) Ukrainian unit deployments and strategies: According to The New York Times, the 93rd Mechanized Brigade is one of the units getting M777s. There are rumors the 81st Air Mobile Brigade also is in the queue for the new guns. Those consignment...
by ManuJ
15 May 2022 09:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

If Ukraine Is Winning Why Is The U.S. Requesting A Ceasefire? https://www. moonofalabama .org/2022/05/if-ukraine-is-winning-why-is-the-us-requesting-a-ceasefire.html Moon of Alabama?! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: On the internet, one can find any number of blogs and media outlets to confirm and validate...
by ManuJ
15 May 2022 07:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Defeated In Months-Long Battle For Kharkiv All part of the larger Russian strategy. Russia never intended to take over Kharkiv, just like it never meant to overrun Kiev or overthrow the government. Even Finland and Sweden joining NATO is something Russia anticipated...
by ManuJ
09 May 2022 03:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Calling the Ukrainians 'rag-tag' is a huge insult to the Russians.
by ManuJ
09 May 2022 03:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Based on the latest videos emerging, newly received western artillery seems to be inflicting heavy damage on the Russians. Probably because of its increased range and due to the Ukrainians' counter-offensive around Kharkhiv and Izium bringing them closer.
by ManuJ
06 May 2022 09:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

ks_sachin wrote: Ok you win
Lol, the lengths to which some people will go to portray' Russia's blunders as strategic master-strokes is highly amusing.
by ManuJ
04 May 2022 04:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Prolonging the war is not in Russia's best interests. West has jumped into the fight wholeheartedly now after initial dithering, and that is an ominous sign. Effectively, Russia will be taking on the combined might of USA and European Union, both militarily and economically, and that can only end on...
by ManuJ
30 Apr 2022 10:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794189

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

If CSL is building the same or similar ship, one would expect the build time to be halved at least.
by ManuJ
30 Apr 2022 09:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Heavy weaponry is pouring into Ukraine. Poland reports that it alone has given Ukraine over 240 T-72 tanks. This is in addition to self-propelled howitzers and Grad rocket launchers. Czechs have given 'several dozen' T-72s. Germany is giving 50 anti-aircraft cannon tanks. APCs from UK and Australia....
by ManuJ
27 Apr 2022 10:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

With the US and the west now openly stating their strategic aim as being defeat of Russia and degradation of its military power, the quality and quantity of weapons being supplied to Ukraine is witnessing a paradigm shift. Question is whether Ukraine can hold off for the next few weeks until these w...
by ManuJ
27 Apr 2022 10:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Impact of sanctions being felt on Russia’s MIC. Precision-guided missiles that rely on foreign semiconductor chips won’t be replaced once supplies are exhausted. Tank production at two Russian plants has stopped because of lack of foreign parts, according to Ukrainian reports. https://apple.news/AmF...
by ManuJ
17 Apr 2022 04:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769461

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

Don't know why the IAF is still adding combat helicopters to its fleet, rather than letting the Army aviation own that role.
by ManuJ
16 Apr 2022 04:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

BTW, the Pentagon spokesman in an interview to PBS a few days ago said very clearly that some European countries are quietly supplying aircrafts to Ukraine, and Ukraine has more aircraft today than it did at the start of war.
by ManuJ
15 Apr 2022 06:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Apparently the Turkish TB-2 drones were used to distract Moskva's defenses and the Neptune missiles came in undetected.
by ManuJ
10 Apr 2022 12:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

and parts until it is satisfied with no Nato on its border It appears increasingly likely (than ever) that to make this a reality Putin may have to invade Finland, and by extension also Sweden (throw Norway in for good measure). Lol, don't forget the three Baltic countries! And add Poland since it ...
by ManuJ
07 Apr 2022 07:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Not sure why Russia to this day does not 1. level every bridge in western Ukraine 2. Knock out communication in all of western ukraine Rest assured, it's not benevolence. It's because: 1. They're still trying to pretend it's a 'special military operation' to save the Ukrainians. 2. They don't have ...
by ManuJ
04 Apr 2022 03:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Soviet era tanks from Eastern European NATO countries and long-range SAM missile systems (S300) are already on their way. Mariupol holding out for so long has given Ukranians crucial time to clear out the Northern and North-eastern territories and regroup for the fight in the East. There are reports...
by ManuJ
27 Mar 2022 10:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The war is entering the bloodiest phase. With Kremlin publicly stating its minimalistic final goal being 'liberation' of the entire Donbass region, anything less will be a defeat for Putin and thus would be unacceptable to him. On the other hand, the best and most battle-hardened units of the Ukrain...
by ManuJ
27 Mar 2022 09:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

Some interesting observations from a ex US Marine fighting in Ukraine: The past month of fighting had demonstrated that the balance of lethality had shifted away from armor, and toward anti-armor weapons . Even the most advanced armor systems, such as the Russian T-90 series main battle tank, had pr...
by ManuJ
26 Mar 2022 07:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Russia's original aim was definitely regime change and demilitarization of Ukraine, as stated by none other than Putin himself. It could not have been achieved without going into Kiev and overthrowing the existing regime. Russia sacrificed thousands of men and pieces of equipment in pitched battles ...
by ManuJ
26 Mar 2022 07:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics
Replies: 1204
Views: 368818

Re: Russian / Ukranian Combat Tactics

I will repeat what I said earlier - Russia is a 2nd rate power that's trying to act as a superpower, lost in nostalgia for the good old days. This conflict has exposed the reality. Its military expenditure is roughly 1/10th of USA and less than India's. On top of that, it has the world's largest nuc...
by ManuJ
24 Mar 2022 10:30
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250064

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

TOI article also points fingers at a Group Captain. “Human error” rather than “any technical malfunction” was responsible for the accidental launch of the conventional (non-nuclear) BrahMos missile from an IAF base in north India, which could have triggered a retaliation from Pakistan, as was earlie...
by ManuJ
17 Mar 2022 02:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Good article to read unf behind a paywall didn't even know about the fighting in Voznesensk. "A Ukrainian Town Deals Russia One of the War’s Most Decisive Routs" https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-russia-voznesensk-town-battle-11647444734?st=z24ubrmo2xi9bq1&reflink=share_mobilewebsh...
by ManuJ
17 Mar 2022 02:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

dnivas wrote:99% of John's major posts have turned out to be fake news.
I think it's really the other way around. Please avoid posting rumors and 'news' from dubious sites.
by ManuJ
17 Mar 2022 02:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Steep Russian climbdown has begun. From "total denazification and demilitarization" to just a guarantee of neutrality without demilitarization or regime change. Ukraine is cleverly asking for the same security guarantees that NATO membership would have given it. This would provide it with ...
by ManuJ
17 Mar 2022 02:02
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250064

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Missile launch was accidental but the strike was accurate. Tie it with many things in march like the Karachi furniture dealer demise etc. Accidental terminology is to give room for TSP as it's FATF time. They can't admit who got killed by a missile. It is all good. * samajhne wale samajh gaye hai, ...
by ManuJ
15 Mar 2022 02:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848762

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Rakesh, the government of India signs the cheque. The decision to go ahead with the procurement or not always belongs with the government. Pratyush, the govt indeed signs the cheque...but the service chooses the platform . If Rafale is what the Indian Navy wants...then Rafale is what the Indian Nav...
by ManuJ
13 Mar 2022 03:14
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250064

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

But on a serious note, this is unpardonable. Heads need to roll. Excuse me, you two? No head need to roll nor it is “unpardonable” that an accidental launch with zero casualties or fatalities (as per even Pakis) occur against a country that executes Indian civilians or soldiers without humanity for...
by ManuJ
13 Mar 2022 03:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

[Zelinsky] He seems to be fighting from the shadows with a shadow army... very clever, but at tremendous cost to common Ukr people. The cost, to both the Russians and the Ukrainians, has been imposed by Putin. Zelinksky is doing what any good wartime leader whose country is being attacked by a supe...
by ManuJ
13 Mar 2022 02:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848762

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

It won't be a IN decision, but IN will provide inputs and recommendations. This will be a strategic decision at the cabinet level. Unless there are some real technical limitations (e.g. not fitting on the lift), Rafale should win. Rafale's win will also exponentially increase the chances of getting...
by ManuJ
12 Mar 2022 02:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Cyrano wrote:Turn your speakers volume down
What weaponry are the Ukranian soldiers carrying?

Quite impressive fire-power.
Ukraine is fast becoming a graveyard of Russian tin-cans and APCs.
by ManuJ
12 Mar 2022 02:46
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250064

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

shravanp wrote:Well that's what will happen if you have default variables set and trigger the ci/cd pipeline by mistake

(pardon mods, but some humor on this occasion)
LOL.

But on a serious note, this is unpardonable. Heads need to roll.
by ManuJ
12 Mar 2022 02:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848762

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

Once the F-18 trials are over, then it will be left up to to the Indian Navy to decide which is the better platform of the two. Cost will be just one of many factors that will come into play in the final decision. It won't be a IN decision, but IN will provide inputs and recommendations. This will ...
by ManuJ
09 Mar 2022 02:07
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250064

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Prasad wrote:Why are you guys surprised? That thing could hit a small window-sized triangle right from the very early trials. Frightening accuracy.
The difference is that this is hitting the target in top-attack mode in hilly terrain.
by ManuJ
28 Feb 2022 01:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861148

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The sad truth is that today's Russia is a 2nd rate power trying to punch way above its weight, based on nostalgia of the era where it was indeed one of the two superpowers. Its veto power in the UN and its nuclear arsenal give it some leverage, but they can only go so far. Russia's economy is half t...