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by kit
10 Nov 2022 00:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

https://impakter.com/brics-expansion-five-new-members-in-2023/ Just over two weeks after Russian state media announced that Iran and Argentina filed their official applications to join BRICS, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt began the process of making the same move, the alliance President Purnima A...
by kit
09 Nov 2022 18:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 591544

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

i guess it would be surprising if ISRO was NOT a target of foreign espionage agencies! ! .. wonder to what extent it has been compromised. NNs case was not too long ago. same with DAE By the way IB and CBI both have mechanisms for online submissions for evidence or suspicion of such covert or overt ...
by kit
09 Nov 2022 16:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1522858

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Still surprising that in today's day and age, a military with zero offensive airpower and extremely limited defensive air cover provided by fighter aircrafts, is able to mount large scale offensive against an adversary, with a very large offensive air power capability. Ukraine has surface to air mi...
by kit
09 Nov 2022 03:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595723

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Do to others what they are doing to you (mirror response). This is the best strategy in all situations. Station your own spy ship in international waters in the South China Sea. What will you do with the data? For the Chinese and the US, India is a new power on the block. So they want to learn more...
by kit
08 Nov 2022 20:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

india would likely be a peacemaker only when Ukraine agrees to talk to the Russians !! .. talk about another oxymoron.
by kit
08 Nov 2022 18:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875225

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Of interest to China should be peace with India to keep its economic growth vs the rest of world and to retain some competitiveness vs India and Co. Stars perfectly aligning for indias destiny.
by kit
08 Nov 2022 18:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875225

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Indias Billion dollar EAM :D https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/ties-with-russia-are-to-indias-advantage-and-we-will-keep-it-going-says-jaishankar-on-oil-imports-top-quotes/articleshow/95381130.cms Ties with Russia are to India's advantage and we will keep it going, says Jaishankar on ...
by kit
08 Nov 2022 14:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595723

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Most of the time we are just reacting. I know economic rise is more important but now a days PLA Navy is venturing to Indian ocean (it is testing our patience level). Somehow, we must let the Chinese know that we are not happy with this deployment, and we are being not happy is having a cost. We ma...
by kit
08 Nov 2022 13:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875225

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/heres-how-india-will-drive-global-growth/articleshow/95331057.cms India is reorientating its growth model towards encouraging investment and leveraging exports – taking it closer to the East Asian growth model, which has proved successful for many economies...
by kit
07 Nov 2022 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977536

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

So just to make it simple , despite all the hullabaloo the actual Tot whatever it is. , is to a much lesser extent than the AL31 turbofan !!.. western advertising is priceless :((
by kit
07 Nov 2022 11:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977536

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Can someone please make a detailed comparison between the AL 31 engine manufacture by HAL "under tot" and these "tot manufacturing " offers from GE and Safran. Don't think RR has made any offers. The comparison should be with hot and cold sections as well as parts manufacture. Ha...
by kit
06 Nov 2022 18:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Beginning of the UKe war apologists perceived of geopolitical aims but we clearly said this was driven by American Mil Ind complex ..and now https://theconversation.com/ukraine-the-worlds-defence-giants-are-quietly-making-billions-from-the-war-178806 "Less discussed is the almost half trillion ...
by kit
06 Nov 2022 18:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Many threads ago someone asked whether India could process the "heavy Russian" crude to which answer was "sky is the limit" and Russia could effectively replace middle east oil and now https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/russia-becomes-indias-top-oil-suppl...
by kit
06 Nov 2022 15:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Just for the record, Putin blamed the Anglo-Saxon!!! He could have as easily said Americans. He may have actually meant WASP's, ie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Anglo-Saxon_Protestants#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20White,history%20of%20the%20United%20States. ie Five Eyes. Think abou...
by kit
06 Nov 2022 00:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Indeed if America can try a regime change in SA, they can finally control the opec price.
by kit
05 Nov 2022 21:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977536

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Aditya_V wrote:US must have learnt of some progress with respect to Kaveri, initially Patriots were denied but when Akash cleared critical hurdles, multiple offers for Patriot were there.
OT...but they did not stop with Patriot, NASM, THAAD or whatever you name is still on offer :mrgreen:
by kit
05 Nov 2022 14:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

What it means to be an American ally is now pertinently clear to everyone. Best example is Europe.
by kit
04 Nov 2022 15:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 75028

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

Yes indeed, once collaborations and cooperation are taken to a professional level , with financial backing and government/ industry support sky is the limit. India has immense talent and a flair for jugaad, who knows we can improvise on tech even their inventors did not dream about. The new India ne...
by kit
04 Nov 2022 13:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 75028

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

I do not think Kalyani is looking at any fancy Limited tech, EMALS, Rail guns, energy weapons, and commercial bleeding edge maglevs all share certain amount of material and manufacturing techniques and technologies.

I do think kalyani would use this as a stepping stone for some futuristic tech.
by kit
03 Nov 2022 19:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1522858

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

This Nuclear shit is being stretched by Nato and any misunderstanding can trigger nuclear armageddon. Nato is flooding soldiers (30K) into Euroland Poland, Romania, etc. Apparently Ukr madman Elensky said to someone in Euroland, "You should not be afraid of the possibility of nuclear war "...
by kit
02 Nov 2022 20:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595723

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Congrats to DRDO , Hope they roll out BMD defenses asap, build a sophisticated tiered air defence around major regions starting with NCR. Once proven maybe we won't need a s400/500 battery in the future.
by kit
02 Nov 2022 12:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion
Replies: 196
Views: 75028

Re: Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC 2): News & Discussion

Cyrano-ji, no EMALS is coming. https://www.ga.com/bharat-forge-signs-a-memorandum-of-understanding-with-general-atomics-usa LUCKNOW, INDIA 05 FEB 2020 - Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL)., the world’s leading technology solutions provider and forging company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Gen...
by kit
02 Nov 2022 00:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1522858

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

OT but quite relevant., the US nuclear posture needs a revisit https://www.heritage.org/military-strength/assessment-us-military-power/us-nuclear-weapons Operationally, all U.S. military operations rely on the backstop of U.S. nuclear deterrence. It is therefore critical that the United States maint...
by kit
01 Nov 2022 23:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547462

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Pratyush wrote:Will the US be prepared to provide Virginia class propulsion plant along with plant and machinery for fabrication of said plants?
absolutely NOT.
by kit
01 Nov 2022 23:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 1994
Views: 547462

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Tellis Pulao is probably because somethings serious cooking with regards to SSN and SSBN. The video posted on the forum are to be believed then khan wants some eyes and ears into that programme! was going to mention this., apparently the oncoming SSN and SSBN fleet is causing headaches to some in t...
by kit
31 Oct 2022 19:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5129
Views: 860596

Re: Deterrence

https://indianexpress.com/article/idea-exchange/ashley-tellis-at-exchange-india-may-be-compelled-to-test-again-and-when-it-does-its-in-us-interest-to-avoid-penalising-it-8239499/ Ashley Tellis at Idea Exchange: ‘India may be compelled to test again, and when it does, it’s in US interest to avoid pe...
by kit
30 Oct 2022 11:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1108
Views: 595723

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Homegrown cruise missile system hit by technical snag. “The engine was supposed to start after the initial take-off from the specially designed mobile launcher. But it did not start, possibly owing to a snag. The system then fell down,” said a defence scientist associated with the mission.Since the...
by kit
30 Oct 2022 10:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875225

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

[img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FgSHP-vWAAEhTtr?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Thanks for posting this, and yes just like it takes time to associate in China It would be logical to presume it would take a decade or so to develop alternative supply chains outside China, India with its massive pool o...
by kit
30 Oct 2022 00:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

https://nltimes.nl/2022/10/24/netherlands-issued-91-waivers-sanctions-russia The Dutch government has issued 91 waivers from sanctions against Russia since the country invaded Ukraine late in February, RTL Nieuws reports after talking to the Ministries. The ministries shielded the names of the comp...
by kit
29 Oct 2022 16:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

The west now wants the "United Nations" to be "Ununited Nations"., clearly a prescription for free for all might is right etc ..all a good recipe for Armageddon . As JS would say the "wests problems are not the worlds problem"
by kit
29 Oct 2022 12:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

The latest great idea seems to be to strip Russia of its veto in the Security Council. Some even want to hand it over to… you guessed it… Ukraine. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/there-is-a-diplomatic-nuclear-option-against-russia--opinion/ar-AA13teoI If this happens, then it would be the begi...
by kit
29 Oct 2022 10:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875225

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/india-poised-weather-coming-global-economic-storm The Indian economy retains solid momentum and multiple advantages compared with many other lower-middle-income countries, which should enable India to emerge relatively unscathed from the impending global econo...
by kit
28 Oct 2022 21:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1522858

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Elon Musk#s Starlink could become target of Russia in ongoing war . https://www.ibtimes.com/quasi-civilian-infrastructure-space-like-starlink-can-legitimate-target-retaliation-russia-3613883 "We would like to underline an extremely dangerous trend that goes beyond the harmless use of outer spa...
by kit
28 Oct 2022 17:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621965

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout




US Dollar being cancelled out of international economy
by kit
27 Oct 2022 17:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662706

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

There has not been a single instance where the EPR has been on time and even in ballpark of its original budget. Not in Europe and not in China. We need a lot of nuclear reactors, but not sure if EPR is the answer. NPC/AEC still has not come up with a > 1000MW design. Only domestic designs that Ind...
by kit
27 Oct 2022 16:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5129
Views: 860596

Re: Deterrence

So what happened to the scholarship at JNU!!! Went up by several notches. I suspect high level of thinking was always there, and is coming out freely now, since jnu is no longer in the tight grip of lefty idiot goons. Our EAM Dr SJ is a JNU alumi ni as well ! gosh :shock: , well he is exemplary, a ...
by kit
27 Oct 2022 12:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5560
Views: 1509890

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Neela wrote:Is it only me who thinks Rishi is there to get over the economic hump. And is likely to be flushed off once stability returns?
Your concerns are genuine, brits are the originators of the word "racism"