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- 24 Jul 2025 04:28
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3303
- Views: 1178867
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
X abuzz with rumors of deal reached with the Russians.... looks like psyops started by baba Banaras 42 Su-57s and 50 Su-35s Su 35s ???... might as well have added Su 34s and Tu 160s Read that Russia is making SU-25 ground attack jets. I think we should get some instead of SU-35, they will be cheape...
- 18 May 2025 18:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
- Replies: 1782
- Views: 469270
Re: Operation Sindoor - Post Conflict Analysis
I read on twitter/X that after day 2 of the conflict, pak was flying drones at an altitude that was out of reach of L70 guns. Forcing India would use missiles to bring down drones, thus decreasing the inventory of missiles. So to prepare for the next conflict/war should we be building bigger guns? L...
- 09 May 2025 04:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 604124
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
I recall an apocryphal story from 1971. India dropped 5000 paratroopers in East Pakistan/Bangladesh behind Pakistani lines and the BBC reported 50,000; and this supposedly demoralized the Pakistanis. When it was too late, the BBC said "oops! we made a mistake". Taking advantage of the mis...
- 08 May 2025 21:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 604124
- 07 May 2025 04:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
- Replies: 2937
- Views: 604124
Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
destruction of pak terror infrastructure
https://x.com/saahilmenghani/status/1919869041851630027
Hospitals in bhawalpur
https://x.com/saahilmenghani/status/1919864358227574812
https://x.com/saahilmenghani/status/1919869041851630027
Hospitals in bhawalpur
https://x.com/saahilmenghani/status/1919864358227574812
- 30 Apr 2025 08:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1184
- Views: 243303
Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
I hope the action does not stop with just this one attack.RCase wrote: ↑30 Apr 2025 08:04 PGurus is reporting that Akhnoor Chickens Neck captured.
Seems like some kinetic action has started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mTNEJI8rI4
- 10 Mar 2025 08:52
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 951
- Views: 681335
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
'India's fifth-generation AMCA will be equipped with sixth-generation technologies' https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2025/02/12/indias-fifth-generation-amca-will-be-equipped-with-sixth-generation-technologies.html 12 Feb 2025 Although the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) i...
- 20 Nov 2024 03:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 1696555
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
EOTS would have been better.Rakesh wrote: ↑14 Nov 2024 21:15 https://x.com/Archit_Ch/status/1857018739151057313 ---> A better look at the IRST for LCA AF Mk2.
I for one visualize MK2 as a 4.5 gen fighter jet with 5th gen sensors that are fully integrated.
- 30 Jun 2024 01:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
- Replies: 229
- Views: 278002
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous - Aug 2016
What are these two sensors on F-35? https://imgur.com/a/YHs68QY https://imgur.com/a/YHs68QY <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/YHs68QY" data-context="false" ><a href="//imgur.com/a/YHs68QY"></a></blockquote><script async src=&qu...
- 01 Jun 2024 00:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
It's quite disturbing that Raga is openly threatening violence if INDI doesn't win. Have to see about that. They are creating a false narrative that they will get 300 seats and laying grounds to dispute the results. The only good thing is that the Modiji govt is continuing government and not a new ...
- 31 May 2024 22:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
- 29 May 2024 03:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
https://x.com/Antardrshti/status/1795156393206612383 2024 Probability Predictions of: BJP > 400 - 0.0003% BJP > 370 - 1.6432 % BJP > 350 - 17.67% BJP > 337 - 50.01% BJP > 320 - 65.62% BJP > 303 - 91.26% BJP > 282 - 97.5% BJP > 272 - 99.5% BJP > 262 - 99.975% BJP > 250 - 99.99972% BJP > 240 - 99.999...
- 11 May 2024 01:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
https://twitter.com/sgurumurthy/status/1788579519684870466 Very well argued affidavit. Almost irrefutable points. Point 1: 123 elections have taken place in the past 5 years & if interim bail is granted for campaigning, then no politician can be kept in judicial custody since polls take place a...
- 28 Apr 2024 07:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Atleast 10 - 15 in UP 15+ in AP 4-5 in Telengana 3-10 in Tamil Nadu 2-3 in Kerala 5-10 in West Bengal Best case Scenario with the above would be about 60 extra seats. If you take a look at the Map of 2019 Election, it was still a massive win. So I will be happy if NDA makes that number. However, le...
- 26 Apr 2024 23:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Overall Phase-2 has crossed 60% by 5 PM. Modi Ji tweeted that Phase-2 has gone great for BJP I had a noob pooch. When people say (or even Modi Ji wants) that BJP will get more seats than in 2019, at a high level, what is the basis for this? Because as far as I can see, NDA maxed out in Maharashtra ...
- 18 Apr 2024 01:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
- Replies: 3303
- Views: 1178867
Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Saw one of the videos of major gaurav arya, even he has be bagged by the import lobby. He was asking for F-21 import, saying GOI has enough money.
- 03 Apr 2024 23:42
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 1696555
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Vishnu Ji, We already paid for the India specific enhancements as part of the initial purchase and there will not be a need to pay again. That being said, I am doubtful if there will be another G2G deal for direct purchase but will be something similar to the C-295 deal with Airbus. A production li...
- 03 Apr 2024 02:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
- Replies: 1668
- Views: 642199
- 03 Apr 2024 01:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
- Replies: 296
- Views: 235436
Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Andaman needs tunnels of these type for providing strategic benefit
- 17 Feb 2024 00:37
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4753
- Views: 1979192
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Another point to make is that India doesn’t necessarily need to have 100 orders to license build Rafales in India. Instead, with any additional deals like 26 Rafale-M India can negotiate 50% offset whereby Dassault expands their spare parts and component production in India. Builds facilities for s...
- 17 Feb 2024 00:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 1696555
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Officials said the first LCA Mk2 is expected to be ready for serial production by 2027 ... Hmmm ... in order for that to happen, the maiden flight would have to take place this year itself (2024). Do we know when are the expected dates for (a) prototype rollout and (b) first flight? :?: could it be...
- 12 Feb 2024 10:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 1114786
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
My numbers before Kamalnath news about his joining BJP MP is 1+ Jharkhand could add 2 more Orissa could be all in, rumours are there that BJP might join NDA. TN and Kerala could add more surprises. https://imgur.com/gallery/9sVrI1L https://imgur.com/MUMIebP https://imgur.com/OdJ0gYk https://imgur.co...
- 12 Feb 2024 04:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5356
- Views: 2372103
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
What BR has been saying all along
- 29 Jan 2024 22:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 1114786
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
My concerns on the fallout of Nitishwa quitting the dotty alliance Manipur probably set alight again Bihar the next target Finishing with UP Both have not had any communal violence for a while Answer to temple probably lies in street violence as per dotty They could not upset the opening ceremony b...
- 04 Dec 2023 22:48
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 951
- Views: 681335
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Titanium is a difficult material to work on. So it's quite possible that the agencies are facing issues. But the real interesting part was the blurb about the 15000 ton press that produces the F35 bulkheads. How difficult would it be for such a press to be built in India If Titanium sheets can be p...
- 03 Dec 2023 12:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
- Replies: 1718
- Views: 546008
Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
So which exit poll came close to the actual results???
- 03 Dec 2023 10:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
- Replies: 1718
- Views: 546008
Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
telengana looks like it will be a hung assembly. It would be good for the state, would be better than to make it an ATM for the con party.
- 03 Dec 2023 08:17
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
- Replies: 951
- Views: 681335
Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
sRV9otnrxjE This video above says that we have been having issues with making Titanium bulkheads for AMCA. The video says that they tried unsuccessfully to make bulkheads by welding titanium sheets. But now they are trying 3D printing. Is titanium forging that hard that even DRDO/HAL/ADA is having ...
- 24 Nov 2023 21:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 1114786
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Can I ask : Sam Pitke Roya the new Hawala transactions guy or was he Peaceful Patel’s sidekick and has taken over the role after Patel kicked the bucket?? He is the old family hand. He was brought to India stating that he will help design and build digital telecom exchanges during rajiv's time. Rat...
- 24 Nov 2023 05:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3289
- Views: 1415696
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Why not make an Attack heli like Miig-35 HIND, which has space underneath the pilots to carry 8 troops. 'Underneath'? I assume you mean behind.. Alternately maybe it is easier (and safer) to arm the blackhawks/the super stallions with cannons and missiles, compromising a bit on the troop carrying c...
- 23 Nov 2023 14:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3289
- Views: 1415696
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Oh dear lord... Pop Out Seating Kit For Bell 360 Invictus Helicopter Patented Since Bell first unveiled its 360 Invictus helicopter back in 2019, the company has presented it as a modern armed scout platform. Earlier this month, another division of Bell's parent company, Textron, was awarded a pate...
- 15 Nov 2023 03:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
- Replies: 3327
- Views: 1114786
Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Lets say just before the elections qatar executes all the eight Indian Ex-Naval personnel. Would that effect the outcome of the elections?
- 08 Nov 2023 23:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
- Replies: 1781
- Views: 6812615
Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Ramping up capacity, prepared to execute big orders: HAL chief https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ht-interview-ramping-up-capacity-prepared-to-execute-big-orders-says-hal-chief-101698121182823.html 24 Oct 2023, By Rahul Singh ^^^^ https://x.com/AdithyaKM_/status/1716685969603399935?s=20 --->...
- 02 Nov 2023 23:33
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
- Replies: 5356
- Views: 2372103
Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Pak elections dates declared (Feb 8 to Feb 11)
https://www.ptinews.com/news/internatio ... 82194.html
https://www.ptinews.com/news/internatio ... 82194.html
- 13 Oct 2023 21:31
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
- Replies: 334
- Views: 167295
Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
check this 2 hour podcast from ANI. Interview with Col. Bakshi & Lt. Gen. Shukla on why Mossad failed.
Never felt bored throughout the 2 hour podcast.
Never felt bored throughout the 2 hour podcast.
- 13 Oct 2023 21:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
- Replies: 1283
- Views: 3413907
Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Col. Bakshi & Lt. Gen. Shukla on ANI Podcast
Has lots of good information on why Mossad missed. Not a single minute of bore throughout the 2 hour podcast.
Has lots of good information on why Mossad missed. Not a single minute of bore throughout the 2 hour podcast.
- 12 Oct 2023 22:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2243
- Views: 705036
Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
https://x.com/ghatakoperator/status/1712487104482279835?s=20 ---> I have very high expectations; if it does not live up to those expectations, then it will be an insult to Manekshaw himself. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8P58hibIAARcJO?format=jpg&name=medium This is being directed by the beti of...
- 10 Oct 2023 19:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2982
- Views: 1696555
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
It's not as difficult as you think it is. The ability to train just 750 pilots every year and retain them over a period of 10 years will give you 7500 pilots. An average individual can be placed in a fighter trainer cockpit with as little as 500 hours of flight time. It's in the fighter trainer coc...
- 21 Sep 2023 07:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
- Replies: 254
- Views: 165866
Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Alpha Defense hindi is stating that the Indian Navy wants a 3rd carrier like Vikrant. This would take around another 7-10 yrs to commission. Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar mentioned this during launch ceremony of INS Mahendragiri. (I hope the TEDBF project is hastened and becomes standard aircraf...
- 13 Sep 2023 08:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
- Replies: 785
- Views: 553602
Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
how chineese talk disparaging about India in their patriotic songs
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kcqgZyny_Pg
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kcqgZyny_Pg