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by rajsunder
09 May 2023 23:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1389756

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

lots of tweets about fighting and firing between pro-army and pro-immy factions of army. Also an attempted murder on imran by pro-establishment faction of the army. Also the 111 infantry brigade is out of its barracks and is moving on the roads of rawalpindi. looks like marshal law may be declared a...
by rajsunder
18 Apr 2023 11:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 240975

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

That is great news. But remember 10-12 aircraft with all the bells and whistles will be half a billion dollars (assuming N-LCA is 40-50 million dollar a piece). That would mean bye bye 26 Rafale-M in the short-term. If they are going for it, it should be to fight real wars not just for training and...
by rajsunder
19 Mar 2023 10:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
Replies: 227
Views: 150855

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016

Does anyone know how much aviation fuel is consumed at cruising height compared to a low level flight? I need this as I have a hypothesis about Israeli attack on Iraqi nuke reactor during 1980's. The official word is that the F-16's flew at about 50-100 feet to escape saudi radar. But it would not h...
by rajsunder
08 Mar 2023 09:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2283787

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

IMO, Pakistan will get through its current crisis. China, Saudi, UAE, Qatar etc., will not let it sink. IMO, the key question is will they force the required reforms to put Pakistan on a sustainable trajectory, or will they let Pakistan yet again postpone the reckoning? I was trying to remember whe...
by rajsunder
19 Feb 2023 11:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 370028

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

what happened to the stealthy front fuselage? Seems to be either newer/different concept and looks aweful. However, the 3-D model shows the previous nose cone. The new design looks to be inspired more by Rafale. BTW there have been some specification changes from last year The old Specs Length: 16....
by rajsunder
19 Feb 2023 05:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 769
Views: 370028

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

nash wrote:I believe external store data is new.

https://twitter.com/hukum2082/status/16 ... 0815825921
what happened to the stealthy front fuselage?
by rajsunder
06 Feb 2023 03:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

If You Want Money, Then Cut Down on Defence Expenses, IMF Tells Pakistan Over Stalled Loan Plan https://www.news18.com/news/world/if-you-want-money-then-cut-down-on-defence-expenses-imf-tells-pakistan-over-stalled-loan-plan-6957487.html how can they do any meaningful cut without cutting their number...
by rajsunder
12 Dec 2022 21:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7961
Views: 2283787

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

the actual situation on ground from social media
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one more, inflation of 100% within a year
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by rajsunder
03 Nov 2022 19:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1389756

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Apparently they have "caught" a mango abdul with a country pistol who "confessed" that he was upset Dimran was misleading the country. Does this sound like country pistol shots? T-Vqnm-T9vQ Sounds like AK to me. The reason why he was shot is that while the aazan was going on the...
by rajsunder
03 Nov 2022 18:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1389756

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Anujan wrote:Nearly Sunroof lever-ed him!

Reports are that he was trapped Leg Before AK
Fawad and Imran Ismail say PTI chief shot in the leg
https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/03/asia/imr ... index.html
by rajsunder
19 Oct 2022 03:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1389756

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Congrats BR folks!! Kaaptan has hit a six and set a record. Won 6/7 seats he contested in and PTI won 8/11 Seats that went to the by poll. He not only gave drubbing to the multi-party coalition across provinces but the vote share of the party increased compared to 2018 elections. Imran has showed t...
by rajsunder
29 Aug 2022 02:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3167469

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1


Please check this video about how they falsified the history in the movie GOLD about India winning gold medal in olympics in pre-independent India.
by rajsunder
24 Aug 2022 06:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

Pakistanis have always been ingenuous when it comes to use second hand maal to fill their gaps. https://www.brusselstimes.com/198363/belgium-retires-its-c-130s-after-50-years-of-service Belgian C130swere bought in 70s, PAF bought theirs in 63. In 22, Belgian C130s are 50 years old. PAF C130s were a...
by rajsunder
03 Jul 2022 05:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3167469

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

One more blow on corruption through cooperative banks https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/cabinet-approves-computerization-of-primary-agriculture-credit-societies-11656520335815.html The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the computerization of Primary Agric...
by rajsunder
03 Jul 2022 05:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3167469

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

did not know this fact about sudheer chaudhary of zee/dna

he was one of the worst secular tv anchors

by rajsunder
30 May 2022 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 737783

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Rakesh wrote:A follow-on G2G Rafale deal will be cheaper because everything was already paid for in the first 36 Rafales.
Would it really be cheap if we go for Block F4? Would that not mean that the additions that we did to the F3R version have to be retested for F4 version?
by rajsunder
30 May 2022 22:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2937
Views: 737783

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

Rakesh wrote:....
If the number is down by 50%, would that not increase the TOT transfer price for each of these planes by say about 10-20%?

Its time we put more effort in to MK2 and try to bring a FOC MK2 by 2026.
by rajsunder
27 May 2022 21:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1044
Views: 6039884

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

Just deny the Videshi component imports and make The Armed forces follow this dictum: TANA: There ain't no alternate: this worked well for things like ISRO rockets, e.g. when Russia was squeezed about cryogenic technology, India created its own. Same thing happened for control law software on Tejas...
by rajsunder
04 May 2022 10:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4505
Views: 1389756

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Atmavik wrote:sheik chilli predicting a civil war in the next month

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLxsoHhiDM @ 12:00
i was expecting this lota to vote against imran, looks like imran has some control on him.
by rajsunder
04 May 2022 09:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3167469

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

bhai log, trying to find links of news items wherein they were discussing about multiple kids being spawned by rohingyas.

please help me.
by rajsunder
23 Apr 2022 18:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

off late been watching lot of bakistani ex-generals speak about reduction of bakistani armed forces. I believe we might see about 25-30% reduction in their size by 2023-24. Will lead to massive unemployment and unrest. This is hardly a solution. They need to employ more faujis. Also, more faujis = ...
by rajsunder
23 Apr 2022 12:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion

off late been watching lot of bakistani ex-generals speak about reduction of bakistani armed forces. I believe we might see about 25-30% reduction in their size by 2023-24.
by rajsunder
01 Apr 2022 22:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 822
Views: 744368

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

Looks like Malaysia order is locked in LCA's favor. Turkey is throwing everything at Malaysia to secure an order for its yet to fly hurjet. They are ready t provide manufacturing contracts to Malaysia for every conceivable thing they can think. https://themalaysianreserve.com/2022/03/30/turkish-aero...
by rajsunder
12 Mar 2022 00:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

Since the warhead was not there, shouldn't the range be more than 300KM's? From the rough estimation based on the picture posted by bakis, the total distance the missile traveled ~300KM. My guess is that instead of warhead, we must have added some sensors to detect the response of bakis and the sens...
by rajsunder
11 Mar 2022 11:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 864
Views: 471479

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

https://twitter.com/HALHQBLR/status/1501482644147634178?s=20&t=pPlx15dtHN9XW7xFl1g2bQ HAL in association with ADA has started manufacturing activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). @SpokespersonMoD @drajaykumar_ias @DefProdnIndia @IAF_MCC @gopalsutar https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNZ...
by rajsunder
17 Feb 2022 07:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3167469

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

looks like BJP is making its moves in Maharashtra
by rajsunder
12 Feb 2022 00:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 420650

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

looks like the sp have accepted defeat and have started using "EVM are fixed " chant.
by rajsunder
10 Feb 2022 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 420650

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022

Assembly Election 2022 LIVE Updates | 57.79% voter turnout till 5 pm in first phase of UP polls https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly-polls-2022/story/assembly-elections-polls-phase-1-voting-uttar-pradesh-58-seats-constituencies-bjp-sp-bsp-rld-yogi-akhilesh-updates-1911011-2022...
by rajsunder
04 Feb 2022 10:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
Replies: 3880
Views: 1119357

Re: International Naval News & Discussion

Cyrano wrote:....
could be due to the dust particles in the Air
by rajsunder
26 Jan 2022 00:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

We had the Sea King of around the same vintage and retired these after the UK sanctions post 1998 and also because of maintenance issues. Pork Navy would be spending a good amount to keep these air worthy :) You have to give it to these guys. Their strategy to hoover up all discarded airframes arou...
by rajsunder
25 Jan 2022 00:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3256
Views: 2399248

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Design defects on the Dhanush, an indigenous version of the FH-77B Bofors, have jeopardised an army order for 114 guns. The DRDO-designed Advanced Towed Array Gun System (ATAGS), built indigenously by Tata Defense and Bharat Forge, is yet to clear army trials. The army believes it could take these ...
by rajsunder
23 Jan 2022 09:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1706
Views: 829614

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

A small ship that can submerge with Brahmos load will end up requiring a bigger design and you need to optimize it for underwater travel (what is point of being able to submerge if it can only travel few km). So in that case you need to have batteries and more optimized design. But you need somethi...
by rajsunder
23 Jan 2022 07:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1706
Views: 829614

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

we need more options for defense and these missile boats would surely make the cut. You aren't going to kill carriers with these if they can't defend themselves or if they burden other defensive vessels to cover for them. If all you are looking at is a small very cheap missile carrier then what's s...
by rajsunder
23 Jan 2022 03:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1706
Views: 829614

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

The big problem with missile corvette is cost of AshM most basic ship with 8 Brahmos (incl spares) will cost us over 100 mill. So we are not saving much by throwing them in small ships (which is what we found out arming 16 uran in Veer) and couple that with all their limitations (limited range, no ...
by rajsunder
22 Jan 2022 09:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1706
Views: 829614

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

The Russian missiles boats of the Caspian sea flotilla that fired cruise missiles against ISIS would be the smallest sized ships capable of shooting Brahmos. Those were from 2 seperate classes. One was under 500 tons. The other was about 900 tons. China has about 80+ Type-22 boats that each carry 8...
by rajsunder
21 Jan 2022 11:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1706
Views: 829614

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

I was just wondering what is the smallest displacement of boats that we need to have 3-4 Brahmos Anti-Ship missiles with very basic protection. This would be similar to type-22 chineese boat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_22_missile_boat
by rajsunder
20 Jan 2022 10:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 844261

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

.... Just work with French and use their design of their new carrier PANG. They have experience in working with nuke carriers, unlike uncle who will not share that information, French will for a price. We will have a good nuke carrier of 75K ton displacement. We can have an assembly line of this or...
by rajsunder
14 Jan 2022 21:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2344
Views: 1039028

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

..... official defense budget for baki army is $8.78 billion, but the calculation(even with all the assumptions) is about twice the official budget. And the calculation is just for the salaries and pensions. And unlike baki army, our Indian army does not even grant lands to armed forces personnel, ...