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by prahaar
27 Feb 2024 16:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-EU News & Analysis
Replies: 1780
Views: 353939

Re: India-EU News & Analysis

Following is Germany track record with respect to exporting small arms or other weapons to India: German arms company Heckler & Koch to ‘no longer supply undemocratic, corrupt countries’ (Year 2016) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/heckler-koch-saudi-arabia-german-arms-trade-undem...
by prahaar
29 Dec 2023 14:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 509887

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

Thanks for sharing this. The attitudes, the challenges, everything should be recorded and worked on for the subsequent programs. This is the discussion in public domain.
by prahaar
04 Aug 2023 14:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848888

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

This may be referring to the wing tip pylons (together with the Mica or Magic missile) the lateral attachment, width increase would be significant. If those could be made vertical it might address the problem.
by prahaar
24 Jul 2023 18:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 411
Views: 166271

Re: European Union: Positive News

None of the EU countries have any independent foreign policy anymore. They all are now de facto vassals of Unkil foreign policy or rather any major policy. Italy cannot survive long without active assistance of EU which is directly controlled by Unkil. Relations with PRC might be the least aligned a...
by prahaar
18 Jun 2023 20:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1527114

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

In the last 2 weeks Russian aircraft and helicopters have flown more sorties (almost all CAS missions) than in the previous 2 months, but have lost no aircraft. The KA52s should be vulnerable to the thousands of MANPADS supplied to Ukraine - they lost several in the early months of the war but they...
by prahaar
29 Mar 2023 17:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622093

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Overall it seems the situation is worse for Ukraine than portrayed and things seem to be in a hard tussle. Both Ukraine and Russia seem to be adapting tactics and strategy as the war proceeds. The key factor will be national will. Difficult to predict anything, but certainly, the war seems quite far...
by prahaar
27 Aug 2022 23:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1527114

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Zaphoriziye NPP shelling is easier to explain. The UAF controls the part beyond the river. Even if there is sustained artillery barrage it is not possible to prevent sneak attacks by mobile artillery. The same applies to Donetsk and Kherson. Based on the social media (e.g., Twitter, etc.) there is c...
by prahaar
30 May 2022 12:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

https://youtu.be/1C8wspuji7U

Interesting discussion about the war in Ukraine. A weak Russian military is a consensus in WEF. Indian representative tried to bring some sense to the discussion and not make it an echo chamber.

by prahaar
30 May 2022 11:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 622093

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

As a place holder: https://twitter.com/thesiriusreport/status/1530923694612152321 Welcome to the new reality India has sent medical supplies to Russia to assist Russian forces. Large shipment of humanitarian aid including drugs manufactured in India. A loaded tweet, IMO. NRaoji, I recall reading on...
by prahaar
27 Apr 2022 13:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

Closest point from UK/Germany to Russia (Kaliningrad) is 1500kms/500km, if we consider the distance between mainland Russia and UK/Germany (1000km/200km). No wonder Germany is more cautious than UK in proposing more arms supply.
by prahaar
27 Apr 2022 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625695

Re: Understanding the US - Again

There is enough textual evidence already put in Wikipedia about the need to "civilize" Solomon Islands. More "freedom" on the way probably for less than a million inhabitants based on wiki. Also Australia was making statements about intervention.
by prahaar
04 Apr 2022 22:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

Cyrano wrote:Few facts:
- banian elensky's recent admission on live tv that there are extreme right wing and Azov militia integrated into Ukrainian Army, and they are what they are
Do you have a video or whatever link for this? Thanks in advance.
by prahaar
28 Mar 2022 11:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

Tanaji wrote:Did India buy any more than the first 3M barrels? That’s like 9 hours worth of our consumption. How much did Germany buy since the war started?


https://youtu.be/6OwrwsHBK_I

This describes in more detail the quantity of Indian purchase. It is insignificant.
by prahaar
08 Mar 2022 14:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231535

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

All except Unkil maintain status quo, Munnas are allowed transgression with Unkil wink. Criteria for being part of the "team" decided by an invisible coterie. In brief, post cold war hegemony is perpetuated. Some break outs are managed case by case with eventual intention of CRE any breako...
by prahaar
02 Mar 2022 16:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

These are tactics to present to the Ukraine people, primarily (Eastern Russian speaking) that there is no need to "fight" Russia. The second audience is Russian people, to demonstrate that RF forces are acting on the behest of Russians in Ukraine. The last but not the least, international ...
by prahaar
25 Feb 2022 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

India will abstain, most likely. Depends also on the text of the resolution. For political reasons US may be compelled to make harsh statements which will ensure India will not vote in their support (against Russia).
by prahaar
21 Feb 2022 02:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

Europe is a Chihuahua in strategic terms. It cannot survive any Russian onslaught. Hence the EU officials are constantly shouting as advised by US. The ones who see the risk of US rhetoric are talking sense while appearing to be "with the crowd", Germany and France are talking diplomacy, B...
by prahaar
08 Feb 2022 23:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 861632

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

Biden statement on Nordstream 2 and no such statement from Germany or any European rep is a clear indication that "old Europe" is not ready to play ball with US instigation and precipitation of the crisis with Russia. US appears increasingly desperate for Putin to invade. News media is fed...
by prahaar
10 Dec 2021 10:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 217932

Re: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021

The face of the Indian armed forces representing all the three services. General Rawat with his decisive leadership and driving military reforms will be remembered and missed. A great loss to all Bharatiyas. May Ishwar grant strength to his family, friends and colleagues.

Om Shanti.
by prahaar
03 Nov 2021 14:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

MaaGreta Dumberg was also at COP26 protesting against well everyone. Said the meeting going on inside was not leadership but Greta thunberg type activism is leadership lmao. Why cant she first promise that Scandinavian countries Per capita emission of Green house gases without the use of Nuclear Po...
by prahaar
18 Oct 2021 01:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 15552

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

Remember and greatly valued his posts. Om Shanti.
by prahaar
10 Oct 2021 17:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Larry Walker wrote:Commie arsehole Yogendra Yadav is calling for burning effigies of NaMo and AS on Dussehra day.
This is not new. This was already done in 2020 in Punjab to whip up emotions. Probably the new part from YoYa is to spread this in other places.
by prahaar
09 Sep 2021 02:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Don't know about RSS, BJP etc but an iconic company, getting a tear down from the fascist trio of RSS, BJP and GoI, won't take any damage to it's reputation. It would instead be the biggest feather in it's cap. And what extra damage RSS, BJP etc are going to take? It's not the world will start thin...
by prahaar
05 Sep 2021 21:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8412
Views: 2876208

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1751048 ₹ 1,12,020 crore of gross GST revenue collected in August. Another 1L crore plus GST. The revenues for the month of August 2021 are 30% higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year. During the month, the revenues from domestic ...
by prahaar
16 Jun 2021 23:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: OFB, MoD Companies: News & Discussion
Replies: 338
Views: 109360

Re: OFB, MoD Companies Discussion Thread

It would be ideal to make an end to end value chain, connecting the production (each of the OFB DPSUs) with DRDO Labs, academic research and institutions, MSME clusters. Each of these value chains with at least one Center of Excellence with Armed Forces liaisons to provide "market input". ...
by prahaar
04 Jun 2021 17:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447574

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://swarajyamag.com/insta/indian-railways-records-highest-ever-freight-loading-of-1148-mt-in-may-2021-report the speed of freight trains have doubled in the past 18 months Furthermore, they added that around four different zones of the railways has clocked an average speed surpassing 50 kmph. “...
by prahaar
21 Mar 2021 18:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8412
Views: 2876208

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

First Negative Yield Quote in India's Bond Market There is another clarification from Bloomberg Quint: No, Negative Yields Have Not Come To India An apparent trade in short-term Indian government bonds at a negative yield on Friday, which left debt markets baffled, was a fat finger error and the tr...
by prahaar
15 Mar 2021 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707297

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I got feedback that due to the easy availability there is no need for appointment but walk-ins are convenient (in Pune). I wonder if the situation is ward or region dependent.
by prahaar
04 Feb 2021 21:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It is surprising to see constant crying in the hope that the problem will run away. If people think that the government of the day is incapable to address the security challenges (internal and external), please take some time to look at the accomplishments. If the idea is to do a Shalya role, then o...
by prahaar
12 Jan 2021 17:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

There is not a single petition that mandates parents to be respected by adult children.
by prahaar
06 Jan 2021 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2782919

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

As I said before the government has no options left. At some point it will have to accept defeat. The traders are using maximalist positions. There is no way the three farm bills will be rolled back. There is not a peep in any other part of India. If the news is accurate the laws have been implemen...
by prahaar
06 Jan 2021 02:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447574

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

World’s first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction in WDFC. The impact on transportation will be immense when the section until Palanpur is completed, especially to the ports in Gujarat and Mumbai. DFC is coming up for commercial use, slow but steady. Hopefu...
by prahaar
18 Oct 2019 00:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 350651

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

Suraj ji, thanks for the pointers. I understand that Huawei has a significant share of IP in the standards. However, the standards require licensing on certain terms, this applies to all IP holders. I am trying to understand, how Huawei can dictate terms because there are other alternatives in the g...
by prahaar
17 Oct 2019 22:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189150

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Katareji, the limit of 12 years does not apply to Ram Lalla, since the deity is considered a minor. So this is an aspect which is different from the usual property disputes.
by prahaar
17 Oct 2019 16:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 350651

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

Sumji, there are risk of regulatory roadblocks to sell in multiple markets for Huawei (US, EU, Australia, JP, etc.). In what capacity do you envision Huawei dictating terms? The entire reason for a standard is that everyone can use a specification to implement an inter-operable system.
by prahaar
17 Oct 2019 14:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398694

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

Sajaym, current visual capture for omnidirectional capture is not sufficient to REPLACE human vision. There are many scenarios where it can certainly help. IMO, mixed reality is more suitable than than virtual reality. I am referring to the "sensing" aspect, which includes situational awar...
by prahaar
24 Aug 2019 15:02
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Om Shanti: Shri Arun Jaitley Shradhanjali
Replies: 37
Views: 11656

Re: Om Shanti: Shri Arun Jaitley Shradhanjali

Om shanti! Shraddhanjali to Shri Arun Jaitleyji. His contribution to the country shall always be remembered.
by prahaar
12 Aug 2019 16:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1344287

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

I have apprehensions that situation could get a lot more tricky than most jingo crowd, including myself, is willing to consider. Armed insurgencies are easy to discredit and quail, political movements are whole lot of a different ball game. If two main political parties of Kashmir with ground level...