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Very interesting discussion on the application of firepower in the Russia-Ukraine war. Particularly the use of ambush-firepower and seek & destroy combination by Ukraine.

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That article by the Paki Maj. Gen. is a classic window into their military mind - delusion and lack of intellectual rigor. One of the first things an argument must address is consistency with known facts. For example, if TTP has no cards left, why was it the party to shred the ceasefire agreement? W...

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https://youtu.be/mTFYyAAk2D8

Some good points about civil-military cohesion, MoD staffing, outdated procurement rules and how to stretch the defense budget.

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Thank you, Chetakji. Always good to have a reality check from someone in the know.

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On the subject of helicopter insertion, a thought struck me. If the inserted troops don't have firearms, but are armed with the type of weapons currently in use along the LAC, wonder if the IA will open fire. Or will they resist with the same type of non lethal weapons? Although I confess I don't se...

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https://www.deccanherald.com/national/e ... 34465.html

The ALGs in AP may be more amenable to airborne assault by the PLA, on account of the terrain on our side.

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Please do not rule out Air Assault by the PLA using their substantial helicopter assets to take Advanced Landing Grounds (ALG) in considerable strength (first using helicopters and then fixed wing a/c to bring more troops) and force a major setback in terms of loss of considerable area. Seems like ...

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1727864/2022- ... neutrality

Pakistan's year in review - a month by month, blow by blow account.

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https://youtu.be/94YdTI9lFsc

Interesting panel discussion.

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The other disadvantage India has along the LAC is the power disparity between Nepal/Bhutan and China which allows China to extract land/access concession to the LAC.

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Deans, I doubt that the PLA strategy is to occupy ground if it will be contested . Even historically, they have withdrawn behind their claim lines e.g. 1962. Their current model of kinetic warfare will probably be firepower oriented, followed by unilateral ceasefire to retain escalation control. Wha...

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The major drawback for India along the LAC is the moratorium on the use of firearms. This negates the major advantage we derive from our vantage observation points, because it allows the PLA to approach up to the actual friction points e.g. Yangtse plateau, unimpeded. Whereas, if this situation had ...

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https://gunnersshot.com/2022/11/01/arti ... shankar-r/

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Lessons for India on use of artillery from the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Army Chief discusses a wide range of topics.

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Actually, if Imran Khan were to disappear, PTI as a pppular force will disappear too. There are no second string leaders who can galvanize public opinion like he can. That's why the PA is assiduously maintaining its "neutral" stance - so that they won't face the public heat for long. They ...

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Will do, thanks Rakesh and Ramana. That interview had some nuggets about the Ladakh deployment- underground storage of ammo, garages for 450 tanks and 350 artillery guns and habitat for 35,000 troops have been completed. Road connectivity and tactical airlift infrastructure is being improved now.

Anoop · Re: Indian Army News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

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Here's another possibility that does not have to assume that BRF members are the smartest guys in the room and everyone else is an idiot or has sold out. Maybe a successor to the late Gen Rawat has been identified and would have taken over in due course had Gen. Rawat completed his tenure. Appointme...

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https://youtu.be/o5JOXXD3hBw

Lt. Gen.. Raj Shukla (R) discusses some lessons for India from the conflict.

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So it looks like nobody watched the discussion I linked - after all, BRF is ahead of the curve :roll:. So here's a partial recap: 1. A Tour of Duty concept puts the Army into a perpetual training cycle to replace lost talent. There are no regimental or training facilities (space, equipment, manpower...

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Any solutions to how we decrease pension bill?

Did you watch it, to the end?

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https://youtu.be/KdXxFaz5a8Q

Calls out the problems of drawing the wrong lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war. And the problems with proposed Tour of Duty model.

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There are some structural reasons to fear mass Pakistani migration to India. Their deteriorating soil fertility and water scarcity, combined with increasing population, will sooner or later lead to famines. Internal migration to other states are a non starter, due to the even worse conditions there....

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Shiv's post above holds some clear warnings for India, from the possible fallout in Pakistan. One thing that should concern us is the bureaucracy falling apart. Despite the fact that it is PA that holds the power, it is the bureaucracy that mediates the PA's begging and prostitution stints for the U...

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Well, there was Bhutto, but the generals had the last laugh there. Also, Nawaz in a sense, but despite lacking Bhutto's elitist hubris and hot air, he is street smart and a survivor. Bhutto won a landslide election in 1977, but was deposed and hanged by his hand-picked General Zia. His earlier loss...

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And no, the army line of succession argument is a red herring. Mohanty and Joshi who were 6 months senior to Pandey retired in Jan. Raj Shukla is same seniority as Pandey and even he has retired Vidur, what does this mean? Since the current Chief is due to retire only on April 30, what relevance do...

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Pakistan has a history of generals appointed by PMs and Presidents, biting the hand that fed them. The reverse is unique. Indeed, Imran has ushered in Naya Pakistan.

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So who will win in the next general elections? The common united front that the opposition showed in the no-confidence motion is unlikely to last through the elections. It's particularly unlikely that the PPP and the PML(N) will agree to a power sharing agreement in the event of a hung assembly, bec...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Wt3VXJYac

A detailed explanation of the military procurement process with the sequence of steps laid out.

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https://youtu.be/TCBigWixkgc

A lively discussion on the war, with points of disagreement between Lt. Gen. Ravi Shankar and Lt. Gen. Satish Dua.

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https://youtu.be/wtsMdhV02MA

To be seen in conjunction with the recent FTA and formation of the Indian overseas mineral exploration consortium.

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This deserves to become a Sticky Post, but I don't know how to do that. It's not the title that is of interest, but the discussion on logistics in the IA in general and on what the buildup in Ladakh entailed.

https://youtu.be/cMPvfbfSM9o

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https://youtu.be/-rzF0Jq3770

Yup, Daleep Singh did shove both feet into his mouth. Moronic behavior on display.

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https://youtu.be/8hFjQbeWKvQ

Worth watching. I didn't know about the Russian anger at being considered an outsider despite protecting Europe from 3 large conflicts.

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https://youtu.be/UDPqs9ALPug Salient points from this report from SL: 1. SL govt accepts that an IMF bailout will be necessary and that they can't rely on bilateral loans, even to service the 1.2 billion dollar sovereign debt that is due in a couple of months. 2. The situation for the public is ver...

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https://youtu.be/Bp9VyeCeQv8

Interesting take on the CCPs compulsions in enforcing the zero Covid policy, come what may in the form of disruption of life. The contrast drawn with the UP election result - a state election, at that- is revealing.

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