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by parshuram
28 Jan 2022 22:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2329
Views: 966544

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

... It says the aircraft had been recovered and flying MA, I saw that i.e is he implying that it has recovered, repaired and used by PAF in operations. I remember there was F-16 No 606 which had photos of twin seater and claimed by PAF, post Operation Swift Retreat as a single seater. Leading to on...
by parshuram
27 Nov 2021 01:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707085

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

As of now very less data is available on Variant . Although all the prelim studies theoretically suggest it is VOC and more transmissible . Good Thread from SA https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1463846528578109444.html For now all alarms are based on predications and lab models and cases seen in sm...
by parshuram
28 Sep 2021 13:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736027

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Around 100 Chinese with with 50 horses intrude 5KM in Barahoti district in Uttaranchal & damage a bridge. Chinese PLA in Uttarakhand's Barahoti, returns after damaging bridge Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/chinese-pla-in-uttarakhands-barahoti-returns-after-damag...
by parshuram
07 Sep 2021 15:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

[Added Later] :: Book also has reference to PAF F-16’s Radars used on Feb 27 Air Raid being AESA … The PAF F-16s don't have any AESA. They have the APG-68 v(9) MSA. Yep, That is what I knew as well , till I read the book . Author did put a disclaimer about book being act of fiction only :wink: . Th...
by parshuram
07 Sep 2021 11:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Very same question was also asked by me to Author . And here is his response from my personal interaction with him Thank you <withholding my real name as i am not allowed to do so> bhai for your kind complements. Yes the question you have asked is a very valid one and has hunted every defence lover....
by parshuram
04 Sep 2021 21:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Is it just me or does the writing lean heavily towards the kind of dramatization and language usage scene in poor Hollywood\Bollywood recreations? No denying it provides interesting glimpses into what was probably happening in that quick and brutal melee but i somehow feel there is a lot of masala ...
by parshuram
03 Sep 2021 20:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Very Intresting Details shared in Manan Bhatt ‘s Book

Balakot Airstrikes

1 Avenger 1 actually fired shots at F-16, who nearly got his life spared

2 . Detailed account of F-16 downing

3 WINCO Abhi Bison downing and the situation around it

https://imgur.com/a/9f2CTJ1
by parshuram
09 Sep 2020 00:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1736027

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

They were probing if it was just one boat . With all eyes on South Pangong . There is absolute radio silence on what is going in Depsang -DBO sector . That is where we are vulernable IMO
by parshuram
20 Aug 2020 00:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014
Replies: 4118
Views: 1185504

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - August 9, 2014

. IAF would hate to give up its operational secrets and radar and weapons signatures on a relatively small operation if it could jeopardize survivability in a large-scale conflict? . Sorry, There were 25+ contacts Over Indian Air defence , would not call it small scale. Even if 1 pair of viper wwas...
by parshuram
20 Jun 2020 02:14
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1523955

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Please stop being keyboard warriors . Those suggesting changing QPQ at other sites seem to ignore China can do same and so can China and Pakistan BOTH . This is not a marvel movie and There are no avengers . First element of mounting attack is acheiving surprise . Sitting eye ball to eye ball we don...
by parshuram
01 Jun 2020 02:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187865

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

This Twitter image Looks like unconscious & hurt Indian soldiers have been tied up by Chinese. https://twitter.com/iq_examiner/status/1266983275417001985?s=21 Any one has context ? There is a boat on the top left corner https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZXGj1hWAAQatsL?format=jpg&name=small Upper...
by parshuram
20 May 2020 23:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187865

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

@sajyam . Dude Army as more then a armoured regiment just 30 Km from Pangong Tso and 60 - 80 kms from area of conflict in Pangong . There are state of the art military installations which I will not name Here surrounding pangong streching all the way from Chinese border to all the way till Turtuk ne...
by parshuram
01 Apr 2019 22:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Lalmohan wrote:wonder if they knew that the IAF AWACS was not around. previous reports mentioned 'change of shift' timing of 1000...
Change of shift at high alert ?? Creating a hole knowingly for Aggressors ? That is good . They can A2A refuled IMO ...
by parshuram
01 Apr 2019 21:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

One more thread on the battle by Sameer Joshi on twitter shared by Rohitvats Clicky Sameer is a Former IAF fighter Pilot says 1. PAF surprised IAF by launching AAM’s from their side of border and there AAM’s did outranged ours !! 2. No IAF AWACS was station and they had ERIEYE posted only 100 from ...
by parshuram
21 Mar 2019 23:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

@sudeepj and all Thanks

PS : There is no where a doubt on IAF kill of F-16 . My question was to understand the fakery of Pakistanis .
by parshuram
21 Mar 2019 20:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

https://twitter.com/schaheid/status/1108668495888293888

A Pakistani handle claiming 4 missiles from WINCO Abhi downed Bison . Can gurus comment
by parshuram
21 Mar 2019 19:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250095

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2019/ ... -drdo.html

Says have been tested already earlier this year . Mid course guidance is through Active Seeker
by parshuram
11 Mar 2019 01:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

SidSoma wrote:We should seriously look at removing PAK embassy from India. A lot of funds to terrorists seems to originate from there. It would do its bit in taking out a piece of the terror logistics.
That is also immucte source of intelligence for us
by parshuram
11 Mar 2019 00:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

https://www.newsnation.in/india-news/br ... 16589.html

Reports says Pakistani Drones tried to drop Ordnance in Rajasthan
by parshuram
08 Mar 2019 00:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Description of the engagement. https://www.livefistdefence.com/2019/03/tally-and-locked-abhinandans-last-radio-call-before-he-fired-f-16-kill-shot.html If Indian PM had given a free hand to our armed forces not sure what prevented Su30 MKIs to take down few PAF F-16s after all those hot and cold mi...
by parshuram
05 Mar 2019 21:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188688

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

MKI Defeating AIM 120-C5’s per press release is also very significant achievement .
by parshuram
02 Mar 2019 21:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

To Gurus , In the Dog Fight day after Operation Balkot Where F-16 was shot down . IAF Statement said that MKI’s were scrambled . One question that is bothering me . Why did nt MKI ‘s fired R-77’s ? I am assuming that F-16’s were well with in range {BVR}
by parshuram
28 Feb 2019 20:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Came across this -> CAITC picture of capable of hosting AMMRAM. Can Any expert confirm?

https://twitter.com/snikhil1979/status/ ... 76066?s=12

PS: Not doubting IAF. Just asking out of curiosity.
by parshuram
28 Feb 2019 18:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

arshyam wrote:
parshuram wrote:Our 2 bisons enagaged em {sorry to say ... but look like by chance only}...
And you know this how?
I am quoting retired AF officals over media Sir . No i am not claiming that i am right here
by parshuram
28 Feb 2019 17:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Can it be used at Close range fights ? I think not implying if a BVR shot was what WC Abhi jet down .

@nam I think it is Radar Guided Version ...
by parshuram
28 Feb 2019 17:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

India Today showing AIM 120 -C5 Part , Confirming F-16's were used by PAF
by parshuram
27 Feb 2019 23:52
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

From Twitter -> Pakistan Army Chief says that India is again planning for a misadventure. There is a high alert in Karachi and Pasni as the reports of Indian navy moving towards Karachi are getting affirmation. Pakistan Air Force is maintaining surveillance across the southern belt of Pakistan.
by parshuram
27 Feb 2019 13:10
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

Edited ... And this is driving me Nuts ...

Air Marshal Ahuluwalia Quoted on India Today from his sources

1. 8 F-16's tried to come in
2. No Su MKI engaged
3. LOC NOT Crossed by PAF
4. One F-16 of PAF itself Shot another F-16 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by parshuram
27 Feb 2019 12:05
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

DG ISPR has offically stated that two MIg 21's shot . One is in POK and Pilot captured ... IAF denying
by parshuram
27 Feb 2019 11:58
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

There seems to be two incidents, 1. Mi-17 crash on India side. 2. Another (unconfirmed) fighter which fell on Porki side. Probably an IAF Mig-21, pilot alive but held. PAF seems to have dropped bombs in Naushera sector. This is full scale conflict gentlemen, no more speculation. Are there any MiG-2...
by parshuram
27 Feb 2019 11:54
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

There seems to be two incidents, 1. Mi-17 crash on India side. 2. Another (unconfirmed) fighter which fell on Porki side. Probably an IAF Mig-21, pilot alive but held. PAF seems to have dropped bombs in Naushera sector. This is full scale conflict gentlemen, no more speculation. Reports if MIG 21 c...
by parshuram
26 Feb 2019 23:38
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault

Apparently the Pakistanis launched some missiles one or more targets in Kashmir. https://twitter.com/natsecjeff/status/1100452817519693824?s=21 BREAKING: UNCONFIRMED reports Pakistani missiles have hit a target in India-held Kashmir. I repeat, unconfirmed reports, mostly from Pakistani sources. Twe...
by parshuram
26 Feb 2019 23:06
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault

@khan : Sorry Are you saying sneaking F-16 under heavy Artillery shelling . Not sure how ? I may see there SSG or BAT teams trying hard to sneak in though . Our Air Defence radars would also love to Paint em since they are on highest alert already @arun : That’s is what I meant it seems more like fa...
by parshuram
26 Feb 2019 22:26
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383876

Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes Pakistan along with Ground Assault

khan wrote:Looks like the Pakistanis are trying something across the LOC: https://twitter.com/natsecjeff/status/1 ... 12768?s=21
Just tying to understand how it is different if we take out IAF strikes out . Seems usual or more a hastingly desperate act .