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- 28 Jun 2023 18:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6391
- Views: 2097450
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Maybe with the GE-414 engine manufacturing in India, we will be able to get the Kaveri to match or maybe slightly exceed the performance of the GE F404IN20 engines. All aircrafts go through upto 3 engines in their service life. If the Kaveri can match the GE F404IN20 engine, then sometime in the fut...
- 28 Jun 2023 17:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1703
- Views: 823982
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
The Russian Type 65 HWT has the following specs; Length: 9.14m (30 feet) Diameter: 650mm (25.6 in) If fired from a Kilo (Sindhughosh) Class SSK, Indian Navy and NSTL are likely using some modification...for the 650mm torpedo tube of the Kilo Class, to fire a Varunastra torpedo which has a diameter ...
- 14 Jun 2023 16:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
- Replies: 1703
- Views: 823982
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
The Varunastra will most likely not fit in Nato standard 533 mm torpedo tubes. The HDW 209s and Scorpenes will continue to have imported torpedoes. The Varunastra will fit in the Kilo class subs and will replace the Russian type 65 HWTs. Is the Varunastra a wire guided torpedo or a wake homing torpe...
- 14 Jun 2023 16:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
The Pakistani budget figures just simply don't add up. All the past figures also differ widely with the actual expense incurred, with the expenses always being higher and the revenue as well as borrowings always falling short. How do they manage to make ends meet? Are the pakis simply printing money...
- 03 Jun 2023 17:41
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/pol ... 2023-05-30
PIA aircraft seized in Malaysia. Ishaq Dar still full of bravado.
PIA aircraft seized in Malaysia. Ishaq Dar still full of bravado.
- 29 May 2023 12:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/bayraktar-tb2-drones-were-hailed-as-ukraine-s-savior-and-the-future-of-warfare-a-year-later-they-ve-practically-disappeared/ar-AA1bNpul?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=c266348a20474829a15e8a8043565e76&ei=63 Bayraktar TB-2's have all but disappeared from the skies over...
- 26 May 2023 16:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
What is the actual net foreign reserves left with the pakis, after deducting the amount given as deposit by the Saudi's and UAE? The amounts given by these two fathers is supposed to just main the balance with SBP.
Is the 4 odd billion the actual net reserve or are the actual net reserves lower?
Is the 4 odd billion the actual net reserve or are the actual net reserves lower?
- 23 May 2023 17:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/russia-s-aging-obsolete-tanks-are-actually-doing-some-serious-damage-in-ukraine-report-says/ar-AA1bx39b?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=32c69ab0ec434c2da0df6149f3f23592&ei=57 Russia is now using its tanks for fast hit and run tactics. "The report, based on multip...
- 22 May 2023 18:35
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
The F-16s for UAF will mostly come from Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and maybe Italy. Italy is reluctant and so far has not supplied a whole lot of weapons to Ukraine. However, Z recently met with Meloni and asked for a change in stance. UK and France don't have any F-16s and the eastern block countr...
- 16 May 2023 16:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Russia released remains of what appeared to be a storm shadow missile, it was shot down by a Ru SAM not clear at the moment which one https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-first-time-claims-downing-british-storm-shadow-missile-2023-05-15/ One thing puzzels me. The UK has supplied Ukraine with air la...
- 09 May 2023 15:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2905
- Views: 843318
Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
There seem to be some black ops type action going on in Pakiland over the past few months. A lot of the senior and old jihadi hands are getting bumped off. Just 2 days ago the head of the Khalistan Commando Force was bumped off along with his bodyguard, while on his morning jog. Close to 10 old jiha...
- 03 May 2023 16:57
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
We see increasing use of long-range and stand-off weaponry to avoid losses. Stand off precision guided weapons from the short range 15-40 Kms range type weapons like the Brimstone or glide bombs like Garuda/Gautam to longer range glide and powered weapons with ranges of upto 200Kms are going to be ...
- 29 Apr 2023 17:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
- Replies: 109
- Views: 37112
Re: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
For a 25Ton weight limit, the Arjun 120mm rifled gun is out of the picture. Going for off the shelf gun and off the shelf engine is the easiest way to proceed with the project. Also remember that IA has only committed to purchasing upto 59 tanks from L&T-DRDO combine, if the tests of the tank ar...
- 19 Apr 2023 19:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
The one thing that is surprising is that why the Russian havn't been able to intercept the UAF supply lines effectively. All the western weapons to UAF are supplied through the land borders of Poland and Romania. Large equipments like HIMARS, tanks, Bradleys etc need trucks and can easily be picked ...
- 12 Apr 2023 12:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
- Replies: 1463
- Views: 526523
Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Just returned from Turkiye yesterday. Speaking to some of the young people in the country, it seemed that the support for Erdo is waining amongst the younger generation. They remarked that he had been in power for almost 20 years. They were teen when he cam to power and now most of them want a chang...
- 12 Apr 2023 12:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
- Replies: 1463
- Views: 526523
Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Turkiye launches an LHD designed to carry helicopters, drones and carry upto 94 vehicles, including upto 13 tanks. They claim that in the future a naval variant of the under development Hurjet light combat aircraft, might also be able to takeoff from the ship. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/tu...
- 05 Apr 2023 23:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
- Replies: 3160
- Views: 930494
Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/n ... sive-video
SM2 missiles intercepting a super sonic sea skimming target.
SM2 missiles intercepting a super sonic sea skimming target.
- 23 Mar 2023 17:45
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2338
- Views: 840462
Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Any news on the ongoing testing of the Bharat Powerpack 1,500HP engine? The Arjun MK1A production will only happen with the new indigenous engine.
- 18 Mar 2023 21:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
- Replies: 1201
- Views: 774270
Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Tender for integrating Gaurav Precision Guided Glide bombs on the Su-30MKI has been issued.
- 18 Mar 2023 21:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 498399
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Tender has been issued for integration of Gaurav guided bombs on the Su-30MKI. Apparently upto 6 dedicated Su-30MKIs are being used for testing various new weapons systems and sub systems.
- 18 Mar 2023 21:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
- Replies: 928
- Views: 498399
Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Can the SPECTRA system from France be installed on Su-30MKI or even Tejas? Even if we can, should we? Instead of paying through the nose, which it will probably be why not develop in house and make it better with future iterations? EW suite has to be compatible with the aircraft radar and a lot of ...
- 10 Mar 2023 12:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/one-golf-stick-costs-pakistan-born-barrister-blasts-army-for-its-golf-courses-amid-economic-crisis/ar-AA18p7lJ?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=c8671c9b9e6e4864a7ad140f3ffdf9fa&ei=48 Some voices of dissent against the paki military coming through. Man...
- 09 Mar 2023 15:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
There is still some way to go for the pakis. I still don't the acute grinding poverty that we have seen in some of the most underdeveloped places in India, like in some pockets of Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha. The poverty levels in some tribal pockets in these states or of landless labourers is truly...
- 03 Mar 2023 15:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3238
- Views: 2388345
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
The proposed procurement of ATAGS is good start. Once IA gets these in numbers, they will truly appreciate what the ATAGS brings to the table. Also, placing the orders on private companies and getting the deliveries form them, as opposed to OFB, will also hopefully be a more positive experience.
- 03 Mar 2023 15:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3238
- Views: 2388345
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
PS: Someone earlier mentioned about 443 NAG and 13 NAMICA - well, it seems you missed the R-Day parade. NAMICA has entered operational service with first lot having been inducted. Yes, I saw the R-Day parade & NAMICA in it. But haven't seen any news about orders or induction for Nag or Namica (...
- 01 Mar 2023 22:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3238
- Views: 2388345
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
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Army has sent a request to procure 307 ATAGS guns
Army has sent a request to procure 307 ATAGS guns
- 01 Mar 2023 13:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/pakistan-economic-crisis-officials-accuse-imf-of-maltreatment-foreign-investors-seek-tax-refunds/ar-AA184tcm?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=1d1adb4afc134f108fcb5597f8874135&ei=10 Pakistani Officials Accuse the IMF of mis-treatment. How dare they treat an ...
- 16 Feb 2023 20:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
- Replies: 1756
- Views: 426180
Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Mostly it will be two way traffic of power across the transmission lines. Power tariffs in India are fairly competitive.
It will be similar to what is being done with Bangladesh.
Sooner or later the grid in Nepal will also be integrated with India.
It will be similar to what is being done with Bangladesh.
Sooner or later the grid in Nepal will also be integrated with India.
- 16 Feb 2023 20:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
- Replies: 2281
- Views: 881954
Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
The news about the 50 additional Tejas MK1A is great. Just hope they place the order as soon as possible, with HAL mandated to produce and deliver upto 24 aircrafts per year from 2026 onwards. Placing the order after the delivery of the 1st batch of 73 MK1A would kind of defeat the purpose. The main...
- 15 Feb 2023 16:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
The RAPE class still doesn't seem to be hurting too much in Pakistan. The recent news about the block buster opening of the Tim Hortons outlet in Lahore shows that the RAPE class is still comfortably insulated. Its good actually as it further fuel the class divide angst. https://www.reuters.com/busi...
- 13 Feb 2023 17:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
What would help flame the anti-fauj sentiment in Pakistan would be, if someone could publish a list of businesses and assets owned by faujis, both serving and retired and their families in foreign countries. The seven-eleven and pizza franchises owned by the elites and the assets acquired in foreign...
- 13 Feb 2023 17:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Deans....great article on CPEC. With regards to your other suggestions, some years ago, I had suggested something similar. However, with regards to MNCs, asking them to stop the operation altogether in India, would not be possible. An alternative would be to pass an anti-terror finding law. As part ...
- 11 Feb 2023 17:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/pakistan-to-supply-arms-to-ukraine-via-german-port-now/articleshow/97808726.cms As per article in today's economic times, Pakistan is supplying rockets for multi barrel rocket launchers for Ukraine. About 10,000 rockets have been sent to German ports...
- 11 Feb 2023 15:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/pakistan-government-approves-new-tax-on-power-to-meet-imf-conditions/ar-AA17m20j?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=dbdc9ef6f2bf45469532c2cfc9b431a7 Pakistan approves additional taxes to raise 170 billion rupees . The abduls are going to get further. Meanwhile from the artic...
- 10 Feb 2023 15:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/ten-impacts-on-pakistan-after-imf-shunned-its-9th-review/ar-AA17jL7b?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=7126aea71ca34842a9a59608264758bc Ten likely impacts of the pakis failing to get the IMF bailout. 1). First impact will be on humanitarian aid. Recently its Prime Minister ...
- 10 Feb 2023 13:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
It seems the agreement could not be signed. Now chota badmash and Dar will continue with virtual begging from Monday. Nine days of GUBO from IMF was just too much to take. Now the sessions will move online
- 10 Feb 2023 13:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
As per Indian express article given below and also today's TOI print addition, Pakistan and IMF have reached a staff level agreement. Though it will be sometime before the pakis see the money, as they will have to implement some of the things that have been agreed upon. https://indianexpress.com/art...
- 10 Feb 2023 13:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
What is the local media in pakistan saying about the IMF situation? Has the paki rupee fallen further....triple century in sight?
- 04 Feb 2023 16:51
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
- Replies: 4157
- Views: 2446787
Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
IMHO the war will go on for a long time. The West has invested way too much money and political and media capital to pull back now. The escalation will continue further with western fighter aircrafts also almost certainly joining the fray, sometime in the future. Reportedly, Lockheed has already sta...
- 04 Feb 2023 15:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7957
- Views: 2273321
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Remember the old movie Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. The local students studying in the govt run local public school were referred to as 'Pajama Chhaap' by the rich private boarding school students. For the pakis, wherever they may be in the world, the term should be 'Katora Chhaap'. The begging bowl or k...