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- 24 Oct 2012 23:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 331118
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
Killing others and viewing them as lesser beings is bad for any era. It does not need a genius to figure it out. And who is supporting these killings etc? And what relevance does that have to what you said earlier and what anyone is saying in this thread? Seriously, you are just posting a non sequi...
- 24 Oct 2012 20:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
- Replies: 2129
- Views: 382666
Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion
gentlemen, please do note that it isn't about whether Japan wants to merge the ATD-X/F-3 and AMCA projects or whether their parliament will amend their constitution to allow them to do so. It is more about the fact that they have removed Indian entities from thei own entity list. And when Japan doe...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
Pakistan wants to fly the green flag on the Red Fort. AFAIK no technology has been invented to allow dead people to do that. Until they desire actions that can be done only by the living, they won't turn suicidal. (Note: 72 virgins in jannat can be enjoyed after death. So it does not fit the criteri...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 12577
- Views: 1347736
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
Syrian Rebels Have US Stinger Missiles - Russian General Syrian rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad's regime are now armed with man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) including US-made Stingers, Russia's top military commander said on Wednesday. Russia has "reliable evidence" th...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 331118
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
Killing others and viewing them as lesser beings is bad for any era. It does not need a genius to figure it out.
- 24 Oct 2012 19:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 331118
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
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The solution is simple. But as usual, the opposition is from within. Change the people's view that the British are civilized. The easiest way of doing it is to encourage Indic languages & idea.
The solution is simple. But as usual, the opposition is from within. Change the people's view that the British are civilized. The easiest way of doing it is to encourage Indic languages & idea.
- 24 Oct 2012 19:27
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3050
- Views: 504007
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
All CBM guys, help this selfish SDRE to prevent terrorism in India. If india can get pakistan to sign a cbm that it will stop terrorism, then we can go ahead. nakul, we should wait for twenty years after India was convinced that Pakistani terrorism has been irreversibly eliminated (not just after s...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
Nakul: Did not get your point? MAD has nothing to do with India destroying China or vice versa. MAD only applies when one is not willing to destroy oneself. Hence, the pertinent question is whether China is willing to destroy itself? If no, MAD is applocable. Tomorrow if a leader says that it is wi...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 331118
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
many are defending their views at the height of imperialism. These views are the root cause of all suffering. It's like ignoring the islamic scriptures while speaking about terrorism. You can't address the problem (imperialism) while ignoring the root cause (superiority complex). Only when one's min...
- 24 Oct 2012 19:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 331118
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
^^^these are the same people who practiced slavery, genocide and ethnic cleansing which was supported by their views. You can't criticize islamic terrorism without referring to the koran. Let's not be the defender of the british hadiths(racial views)
- 24 Oct 2012 19:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
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MAD is for self destruction, not others. Ask whether China wants to destruct itself? Replace China with any other country.
MAD is for self destruction, not others. Ask whether China wants to destruct itself? Replace China with any other country.
- 24 Oct 2012 18:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3050
- Views: 504007
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
All CBM guys, help this selfish SDRE to prevent terrorism in India. If india can get pakistan to sign a cbm that it will stop terrorism, then we can go ahead. Till then, let kayani smoke afghanistan's finest.
- 24 Oct 2012 18:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3050
- Views: 504007
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
The Kargil war has given the idea that we can capture lost territory anytime. Even though the PAF was not involved and the PA did not put their full weight behind, it took us a lot of time and blood, not to speak money to get it back. If the chinese were involved, we might have the size of CoK incre...
- 24 Oct 2012 16:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274435
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
We are planning to get pipelines from Central Asia, either Pakistan or East Turkestan. I think China already has built infrastructure in their north-west for oil and gas. We need a feeder line from J&K to the Chinese junction. I read a report where ONGC was studying the feasibility of using an o...
- 24 Oct 2012 15:21
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
Just a little tip while considering deterrence. Deterrence is not just nuclear forces, a strong conventional military acts as a very good deterrence too. In most wars, nukes will not be involved. Conventional deterrence has to break down before nuclear deterrence breaks.
- 24 Oct 2012 14:40
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 709396
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
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Monkey model, it is. CISMOA doesn't make a huge difference since US munnas don't get the latest tech. The shock & awe stuff shown on Discovery Channel is reserved for the US only. For the rest of the world, they "decide" the technical requirements.
Monkey model, it is. CISMOA doesn't make a huge difference since US munnas don't get the latest tech. The shock & awe stuff shown on Discovery Channel is reserved for the US only. For the rest of the world, they "decide" the technical requirements.
- 24 Oct 2012 14:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 554631
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
We already have the rail system for our Agni missiles. Till Agni 5 is canisterised, railway is the only land based mobile deterrent we have. Now Russia seems to be following in our footsteps. They already have a road based deterrent. Apparently, they wan one for their railways too. Rail wars? Russia...
- 24 Oct 2012 13:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
- Replies: 4215
- Views: 532056
Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
The AURA UCAV is going to use the Kaveri as its engine. The first prototype is supposed to fly in 2015. They should use the same for Tejas as well. It might be underpowered as compared to the ge414 but it sure will be sanction proof. Is there any concrete data whether it will be 100% Indian or a SNE...
- 24 Oct 2012 11:21
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 709396
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
^^^ Don't worry. Some people would go on to say that Russia gave us our tradition since we buy their hardware. We all know that Vikramadtiya is just Gorshkov with a new coat of paint, yada yada INS Vikramaditya Some screenshots from this video have already been posted here. Here is the video: http:/...
- 24 Oct 2012 01:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 540489
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Khaleda Zia likely to visit India in Nov Sources said the visit would counter the ‘canard’ that the India’s diplomatic engagement and ‘comfort level’ was limited to the current Bangladesh government led by Sheikh Hasina. “Bangladesh is too important a country for India, and not just as a neighbour,...
- 24 Oct 2012 01:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Inder Malhotra's series on 1962 war
- Replies: 496
- Views: 51446
Re: Inder Malhotra's series on 1962 war
It is a fact that China sees a part of India as its own. Even if you replace Nehru or Mao, there will be a tussle between where the borders lie. Each side will look out for its own interests. I am not interested in blaming or forgiving anyone. His mistake was not to deal with a bully as such. Mao wa...
- 23 Oct 2012 22:20
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Inder Malhotra's series on 1962 war
- Replies: 496
- Views: 51446
Re: Inder Malhotra's series on 1962 war
The Chinese saw a part of India that was snatched by British. According to them, India as the inheriting country was equally at wrong. He wanted to undo the injustice meted out to him. When Nehru stuck to British agreements, Mao saw him as an extension of the British imperialists and attacked him.
- 23 Oct 2012 20:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: International Naval News & Discussion
- Replies: 3871
- Views: 1087369
Re: International Naval News and Discussion
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What's the cost of the F 35B? How will it face off against the more maneuvrible but less stealthy Mig 29K? It's all going to be nice and good if you have 11 carriers with F-18s for back up. India doen't have the same margin for error.
What's the cost of the F 35B? How will it face off against the more maneuvrible but less stealthy Mig 29K? It's all going to be nice and good if you have 11 carriers with F-18s for back up. India doen't have the same margin for error.
- 23 Oct 2012 20:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Iran News and Discussions
- Replies: 3300
- Views: 586602
Re: Iran News and Discussions
I'm not sure whether it is foolproof. Israel will attack irrespective of the UN SC decision. Selling them weapons is a more reliable method. Russia seems to be towing the Israeli line here.
- 23 Oct 2012 20:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 707392
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
If Russian pressure forces India to build more power plants, I'm all for it India, Russia finding new N-plant site after West Bengal's refusal With West Bengal government deciding to scrap the proposal for a nuclear power plant at Haripur, India and Russia are working to find out an alternative site...
- 23 Oct 2012 19:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
Bakis win even when one mujahid is left standing. Is it same for the Chinese?Has China won?
- 23 Oct 2012 19:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Deterrence
- Replies: 5130
- Views: 925327
Re: Deterrence
Sorry to butt in, but these nos are meaningless as the person who orders the firing of missiles will not know how powerful the retaliation will be. He can only guess. For a bystander, both lose.
- 23 Oct 2012 01:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
- Replies: 641
- Views: 227622
Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Manjeet Pardesi Singh's work seems like a POS. He uses Thapar's work to prove his points. Some of the leftist thinking has seeped into his work. The usual cliches are India as a country did not exist prior to British rule, there is nothing unifying India, Kautilya was not a person etc. He seems to b...
- 23 Oct 2012 00:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
- Replies: 4532
- Views: 707392
Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
India, Russia postpone meet by two months to resolve issues India and Russia have put off their high-level engagement planned for November 1 by almost two months in order to reach an agreement on some contentious military and civil issues. The announcement about the meeting between Prime Minister M...
- 22 Oct 2012 23:50
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
- Replies: 6071
- Views: 1274435
Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis
ISKCON might be US based but booting them like USAID can kick off a storm in India. We saw the reaction that banning the Bhagwad Gita evoked. Maybe that's why they feel that it is safer to have a Russian church in India & ISKCON in Russia than neither of the two. It would be interesting to know ...
- 22 Oct 2012 23:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1257283
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Aprt from the tail no, what is different in the 3rd prototype?
- 22 Oct 2012 21:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 9599
- Views: 1211194
Re: Internal Security Watch
As said before, here is the official version After Fasih, Saudi Arabia deports another terror suspect Saudi Arabia has handed over to India a suspected LeT operative, who was wanted by Kerala Police in connection with a 2009 explosive haul case. A Rayees, believed to be an associate of banned Pakist...
- 22 Oct 2012 20:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1257283
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
The Great Firewall of China must be pretty good as of all the articles of the 1962, this is the one gets posted. Nehru was quite aware of the asymmetry between India & China and looked to appease them. What he did not learn from the British was that appeasement did not work. The Brits found that...
- 22 Oct 2012 11:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
- Replies: 641
- Views: 227622
Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
His method of selection will not change his mindset. A PM is supposed to be a statesman & an independent thinker with the country's best interests at heart. He is what he is. His ability to follow plans were seen very well when he executed the nuclear deal.
- 21 Oct 2012 23:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Oct 4 2012
- Replies: 2850
- Views: 295212
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan - Oct 4 2012
Fikar not RamY jee. Evil has a way that it ends up destroying itself. The Pakis have always been doing us a favor. In 1947, they took all the rabid jehadis to their land. In 1971, their peace loving ways have ensured that they were relieved of the responsibility to govern East Pakistan. The 99 &...
- 21 Oct 2012 23:40
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2239
- Views: 604306
Re: Military Multimedia Content
One more thing I like about him is the number system he uses. We are used to seeing nos above 1 crore as 100 crore or 1000 crore. Here is a better and easier one 1 crore = 100 lakh 1 arab = 100 crore 1 kharab = 100 arab So India's budget which is approx 2 lakh crore rupees can be stated as 20 kharab...
- 21 Oct 2012 22:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
- Replies: 641
- Views: 227622
Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
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MMS is a babu. Babus like to implement plans not make them. I wonder whether the task of making one is proving to difficult for him. He would love to have someone chart the course for him so that he can walk it. Decision making is not his forte. He is going by the American game plan.
MMS is a babu. Babus like to implement plans not make them. I wonder whether the task of making one is proving to difficult for him. He would love to have someone chart the course for him so that he can walk it. Decision making is not his forte. He is going by the American game plan.
- 21 Oct 2012 22:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Artillery Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3882
- Views: 807667
Re: Artillery Discussion Thread
I like the chinese strategy. Begged, borrowed or stolen. On the battlefield these are not going to matter. What matters is how much metal you can dump on the opponent's base. Anything that helps us do just that is more than welcome.
- 21 Oct 2012 21:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 554631
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Russia has done something similar with the Klub cruise missile.
We already have the technology to launch from rail wagons & ships. Adopting such a system for ballistic missiles is not impossible.
We already have the technology to launch from rail wagons & ships. Adopting such a system for ballistic missiles is not impossible.
- 21 Oct 2012 20:13
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2239
- Views: 604306
Re: Military Multimedia Content
http://khabar.ndtv.com/videos/special/show/779
Collection of all NDTV videos in Hindi.
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Su30 MKI
LCA Tejas
MMRCA
Collection of all NDTV videos in Hindi.
Dhruv
INS Satpura
INS Viraat
Su30 MKI
LCA Tejas
MMRCA