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by NRao
29 Nov 2023 21:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2472584

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Back to Gaza: Join journalist Itai Anghel in the depths of Israel’s war against Hamas

45 minutes of footage from an embedded journo.

by NRao
29 Nov 2023 10:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6378
Views: 2073027

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

In general, when it comes to A/C engines I do not think L1 is a good way to go. I think a nation needs to hedge. IMO, two players are always needed. The cost will be greater, but the risk will be less.
by NRao
28 Nov 2023 07:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 634776

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

This intrusive set of ideas is dangerous and needs to be aggressively destroyed.

"hy Bill Gates Is Pushing for Global Digital IDs and Taking Over America’s Farmland "

48 minutes long, but we need to organize to stop this.

by NRao
28 Nov 2023 02:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

NRao thank you so much for the timestamps and cc. This is how every poster should post video links so that textual context is maintained even if video is gone. One can install the Merlin AI, that uses ChatGPT, as an extension on one's browser. However, Merlin needs a substantial amount of "dat...
by NRao
27 Nov 2023 05:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

00:03 Biden White House works out ceasefire with Netanyahu despite tensions 02:58 President Biden assures Egypt's President Al-Sisi that under no circumstances will the US allow a redrawing of Gaza's borders or the besiegement of Gaza. 06:13 Biden White House sets red lines for Israel on Gaza 09:16 ...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 21:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 424
Views: 226107

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

1 hr 38 minutes long Think Tanks Funding Row, George Soros ‘LINK’, Left vs Right Wing Politics With Shaurya Doval In the latest ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Shaurya Doval shares insights into how think tanks operate in India and where they receive funding. He discusses the multiplicity of views a...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 20:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Israel’s farms need foreign labourers. The Hamas attacks triggered an exodus On the morning of October 7, Hamas fighters streamed into the quiet lanes of kibbutz Alumim, setting off on a rampage of killing and destruction. But most of their victims in the community weren’t Israeli, or even Jewish, ...
by NRao
26 Nov 2023 07:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 36637

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

^^^^^ Sorry, could not resist. Apologies. Nothing is higher or more practical than Swadharma and Atmanirbhar. ______________________________________ On a side note, tell me one nation that is considered to be an expert in "engines" that is not involved in the current the global turmoil. Bh...
by NRao
25 Nov 2023 14:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Very, very interesting discussion with (ret) Lt. Gen. Khandare, intel, on Israeli situation. Lt. Gen. knew the current Israeli chiefs personally professionally. Humint vs. Techint in general.

by NRao
25 Nov 2023 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 634776

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

Time to ban BBC (along with Al Zajeera) from Bharat. They have provided a chance to do so.

BBC bans staff from attending London march against antisemitism
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 18:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62315

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Based on his sources, Dixit ji claims Hamas-Iaraeli deal was managed by Modi's diplomacy. That resulted in the Indian appeal on behalf of the Indian naval officers has been accepted by a Qatari court!!

In Hindi. A lot of details.

by NRao
24 Nov 2023 11:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62315

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Yagnasri wrote: 21 Nov 2023 12:03 They will murder our people just before the 2024 elections. That is the plan.
Only if we allow them to do so.
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 11:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 832723

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

(Ret) Lt. Gen Narayanan, on the Alternative Media podcast, stated that the yet-to-be-agreed-upon Stryker deal is not for the Indian Army, but to provide support for the US in the event of a conflict between US-China. MRO, etc. Just like the support that the USN has in India.
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 06:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3152
Views: 918375

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

As an FYI. The cheek protrusions on an AH-64 Apache have been used for "medevac" (based on my interaction with US Armed Forces personnel). Image Source: https://aviationweek.com/sites/default/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/2020-11/800px-rnlaf_ah-64_apache_at_the_oirschotse_heide_low_fly...
by NRao
24 Nov 2023 06:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1208655

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

SECRET INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENTS SHOW GLOBAL REACH OF INDIA’S DEATH SQUADS Leaked Pakistani intelligence backs up Canada’s claim of an Indian assassination program. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/21/india-assassinations-sikh-pakistan/ Love it = "Indian death squads". WTF do they expect a N...
by NRao
23 Nov 2023 05:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1250
Views: 2472584

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Hamas postponed the agreement to Friday. Psy Ops.

by NRao
22 Nov 2023 01:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 407840

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

Indian Army had war gamed the Kargil situation.

A great amount of detail. For Kargil geeks.

2 hrs 14 min long.

by NRao
21 Nov 2023 23:02
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Military Discussion
Replies: 3005
Views: 839547

Re: International Military Discussion

An short, ad video, but has good details:

by NRao
21 Nov 2023 08:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1961
Views: 564674

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

I am yet to see one Indian action or retaliation for all the shenanigans Qataris are doing against Indians. I do not think India can do much. After all, with a growing population India needs FDI and employment. IF at all it is the Indian population that can do something. Like, take it upon themselv...
by NRao
21 Nov 2023 07:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 375
Views: 67852

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

Well, India and China opposed Argentina based on your (^^^^^) arguments. Brazil insisted and now has egg all over her face.

It will be interesting to see how anti-BRICS spin this.

However, this incident will now force a more strict entrance procedure. Good.
by NRao
21 Nov 2023 03:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 375
Views: 67852

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

With the election of a right-wing Prez, Argentine seems to prefer not to join the BRICS. This Prez favors the US dollar.
by NRao
21 Nov 2023 03:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

I do not recall in which thread I posted the hijacking of a ship, but this video provides an update. Apparently, the Houthis (pronounced Housie) landed on the ship via a helicopter (Russian Mi)(Houthis provided a video of the landing). Bet nobody gamed this one too, like gliders used by Hamas. Very ...
by NRao
20 Nov 2023 20:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 36637

Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion

Our engine/powertrain ecosystem is a disaster. For a country with such a huge automobile industry, we still import 1000 Hp engines. Similarly, there was much talk about marine-Kaveri and that has gotten nowhere Just like National Semiconductor mission or Supercomputing mission, we badly need a Nati...
by NRao
20 Nov 2023 03:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhT0O0jfgls "3/4 of Palestinians SUPPORT Hamas | The Caroline Glick Show In-Focus" In the above YT video, Jews are learning, extremely fast, about Islam. :). What is "hudna". How long can it last. ........ They have also built a flow diagram of all...
by NRao
19 Nov 2023 22:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion
Replies: 191
Views: 62315

Re: India-Qatar Fallout: News & Discussion

Yemeni rebels hijack cargo ship in Red Sea with 25 crew members on board, Israel says Israel says a cargo ship carrying 25 crew members was hijacked in the Red Sea on Sunday. The Israel Defense Forces claimed Yemen’s Houthi rebels captured the ship. The ship is owned by a British company and operat...
by NRao
19 Nov 2023 03:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 634776

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

Data points for those who interested in Geo affairs

by NRao
18 Nov 2023 18:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7500
Views: 1748786

Re: Understanding the US - Again

QUAD gaya, tel lene the amrikis are looking after number 1, like always..... Just the opposite. As an example, it was Xi that broke military contacts, when Pelosi visited Taiwan. Xi has walked everything back. He has nothing to show for his trip to SF, except that SF was cleaned because of his trip...
by NRao
18 Nov 2023 17:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2810
Views: 1474152

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

SpaceX starship launch in about 30 minutes. SpaceX tweeted "All systems go". Live launch:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission ... p-flight-2
by NRao
17 Nov 2023 03:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 271
Views: 113475

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

Bay Bridge in SF. Pro-Palestine protestors have blocked the bridge by parking their cars on the bridge and tossing the keys into the bay!!