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by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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

^^^

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.
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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)
by nakul
24 Oct 2012 19:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 925327

Re: Deterrence

^^^

MAD is for self destruction, not others. Ask whether China wants to destruct itself? Replace China with any other country.
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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.
by nakul
24 Oct 2012 14:40
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 709396

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

^^^

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.
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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:/...
by nakul
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,...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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

^^^

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.
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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...
by nakul
23 Oct 2012 19:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 925327

Re: Deterrence

Has China won?
Bakis win even when one mujahid is left standing. Is it same for the Chinese?
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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 ...
by nakul
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?
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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 &...
by nakul
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...
by nakul
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

^^^

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.
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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.
by nakul
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.

Dhruv
INS Satpura
INS Viraat
Su30 MKI
LCA Tejas
MMRCA