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by Baljeet
08 Feb 2008 05:46
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

Planned up gradation of 30 airfields for fast troop mobilization. Planned development of infrastructure in NE. MDHoat Planned upgrade in "Bharatiya lexicon" means 25yr--100 years. We planned for big ticket items in 80's, we are still testing validity. Upgrading infrastructure is only poss...
by Baljeet
08 Feb 2008 04:31
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

Alokgupt or Jcage, what are the chances that China is already planning and implementing a Cold Start strategy to be able to go to war immediately, ..... Mdhoat It is not a question of chances any more. It is not a question of "IF" either but "When". If you want to understand the...
by Baljeet
08 Feb 2008 04:21
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

For all the people claiming we are all ready to deal with China let us hear how will you want GOI to deal with this! 2. What is your proposal to deal with China? JCage-Alok We know how to deal with china. We dealt with them in 1962, 1985(Som Drung Chu Valley incidence). We should use the same strat...
by Baljeet
06 Feb 2008 07:25
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

Alok I agree with your posts and threat scenario. Someone said, how about Khampa rebellion...that is just a pipe dream. Native tibetans are drowned by the influx of Han Chinese. Anyone who thinks chinese are not planning to settle the boundary dispute in their favor by every means and method availab...
by Baljeet
05 Feb 2008 05:30
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

Anyone who thinks India will strike against china if dragon takes tawang or arunachal pradesh is dreaming. Military decisions are made by political leadership in this nation. No points for guessing who is the most powerful party right now. Here is a scenario, china launches deep strikes in arunacha...
by Baljeet
04 Feb 2008 09:16
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 361
Views: 167159

Anyone who thinks India will strike against china if dragon takes tawang or arunachal pradesh is dreaming. Military decisions are made by political leadership in this nation. No points for guessing who is the most powerful party right now. Here is a scenario, china launches deep strikes in arunachal...
by Baljeet
31 Jan 2008 05:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: How to join the Armed Forces? - Recruitment Thread
Replies: 303
Views: 71938

Baljeet, Is there any other way of getting hired into RAW etc. Cuz one hardly comes across such ads in the newspaper and one is more likely to miss them out considering them to be for some clerical govt job (Not that I have anything against clerical govt jobs). Look out for linguistic translator or...
by Baljeet
31 Jan 2008 05:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: How to join the Armed Forces? - Recruitment Thread
Replies: 303
Views: 71938

I know its more of a desk job. But at least it'll be a desk job where I'm doing something that matters. Ranvijay This deskjob is not about writing code, it involves mega analysis of information from different sources. Also depends on your security clearance. If you are so much interested in RAW or ...
by Baljeet
30 Jan 2008 08:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1269250

Mr. Sivathanu Pillai has been at US Lecture Circuit especially with US Army agency responsible to find IED counter measures. I agree with HAL person. Lately, Russians have become more belligerent in honoring their committments. No wonder exception of Oil and some military products they have nothing ...
by Baljeet
30 Jan 2008 07:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: How to join the Armed Forces? - Recruitment Thread
Replies: 303
Views: 71938

Glad to see the spirit of some fine young man. Ranvijay I can only provide you a hint about RAW. If you see job opening in newspaper that has vague description like "work for cabinet secretariat" will give you some idea about working for RAW. They do have a technical branch that has very s...
by Baljeet
29 Jan 2008 05:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-French Ties
Replies: 213
Views: 39109

I wonder SD put USA in that list. Mormon Christians believe Bingham Young was their prophet, polygamy is part of their religous beliefs. If Mormons have religious freedom in American how come they can't practise their belief, why is this specific Mormon practise illegal? Amerikhan SD look at their o...
by Baljeet
29 Jan 2008 04:55
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 187652

Shankar Why do we indian always have to evict everyone. it perpetuates the lies that India is a nation that has its head in the sand. This nation is never pro active in neutralizing enemies, never aware of geopolitik of dragon and pakis, unkil and his poodles. Here is my scenario.... India goes thr...
by Baljeet
28 Jan 2008 07:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-French Ties
Replies: 213
Views: 39109

bah...cheese eating surrender monkeys, apart from some mil hardware, what else has fwance got to offer india? Does this kind of rant even belong on BRF? When you call the French cheese eating surrender monkeys- try to read up about Napoleons contributions to warfare, or Charles Martel, or the Frenc...
by Baljeet
28 Jan 2008 06:25
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - Part X
Replies: 352
Views: 187652

Shankar Why do we indian always have to evict everyone. it perpetuates the lies that India is a nation that has its head in the sand. This nation is never pro active in neutralizing enemies, never aware of geopolitik of dragon and pakis, unkil and his poodles. Here is my scenario.... India goes thro...
by Baljeet
05 Jan 2008 20:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 196395

Sanjay Dutt may have learnt his lesson but Mahesh Bhatt hasnt. I think a 10 year mandatory sentence in the lockup is good to educate Bollywood about their love for jihad. Maybe he should spent time in Punjab Police Lockup for 10 days. He will get a very good lesson in "Siyasat", show him ...
by Baljeet
05 Jan 2008 08:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 196395

Kakkaji, Heroes like Harshan are the reason this nation is surviving. Sanjay Dutt and others like him call terrorists like Dawood Ibrahim their "Bhai". Well my brothers are dying and working to make this nation stronger. I don't watch movies of Sanjay dutt and other idiots like him. Day wi...
by Baljeet
31 Dec 2007 05:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK: News & Discussion
Replies: 3938
Views: 822273

Those of us who think Brits are better than US, friendlier to Indian here is the link
http://indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/holes ... nce-3.html

TIme frame this editor is talking about refers to Tony Blair.

I suggest we go with F-18/f.
by Baljeet
18 Dec 2007 10:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: ABM/Missile Defense Discussion
Replies: 1942
Views: 578530

Let the name game begin for PAD and AAD02.
PAD=Varun
AAD=Badal
Any other suggestion.
by Baljeet
18 Dec 2007 10:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3257
Views: 735602

[quote="SSridhar"] TSP, as usual, objects to power projects in J&K Even if the projects would comply with IWT, TSP can only be expected to raise objections for the following reasons, among others: Delay the projects as much as possible depriving economic benefits to India Try to paint ...
by Baljeet
17 Dec 2007 04:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 406488

The Siachen piece is great as well http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/showcolumns.aspx?id=COLEN20070031621 (Frozen Hell of Siachen) I agree jagan boss. Throughout the history of Modern India there has not been a single politician who has run on the platform that "National Security of India i...
by Baljeet
17 Dec 2007 04:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 406488

Adrija The best find of 2007. I was in tears, too. How could you cry if you read this article.... NDTV is doing a great service to nation by informing Indian Public about their Military. I'll never like NDTV. When they laud the sacrifices of soldiers, they only do it to kiss ass with the public. Th...
by Baljeet
16 Dec 2007 18:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 406488

Worth a read....... brought tears to my eyes....... glad not every Indian journo is a DDM http://tinyurl.com/2naphx Adrija The best find of 2007. I was in tears, too. How could you cry if you read this article.... NDTV is doing a great service to nation by informing Indian Public about their Milita...
by Baljeet
26 Aug 2007 21:57
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 24 August 2007
Replies: 261
Views: 115867

enqyoob wrote:Also, hasn't this whole discussion gone back into desi internal politics? 8)
Enq
I agree. United We Fall, Divided We Stand. Mera Bharat Confuzed.
by Baljeet
26 Aug 2007 00:24
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 24 August 2007
Replies: 261
Views: 115867

Both sides of the bench have valid argument. There is certain amount of blame to be shared by US, India, Commies, US congress, NPT Ayatollahs, etc. India of 2007 is not India of 1997. Decade has passed. Dabohal was needed at that time, Bal Thackrey was handsomely respected for supporting the dobohal...
by Baljeet
19 Aug 2007 20:49
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 184881

Our R&D people need to take a fig leaf from this company. http://www.explosives.net/ Alford Technologies has taken a radical approach to solving problems of defeating heavy armor of all kinds on sea and land. If military channel is any quidance this company has very small device that will discha...
by Baljeet
16 Aug 2007 06:17
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 13 Aug 2007
Replies: 338
Views: 184467

Ramana, Can't speak of one cause I don't know enough. But from what is in the open, we can conclude that MEA has a plan of action in terms of diplomacy with regard to upcoming talks IAEA/NSG. Thorough briefing is going on: Saran in Moscow, Narayanan in Tokyo, etc. All concerns will be assuaged and ...
by Baljeet
16 Aug 2007 06:08
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News & Discussion - 13 Aug 2007
Replies: 338
Views: 184467

Guys, quit quibbling about testing, conditional or otherwise. When and if the time comes for that, we should be in a position where our decision to test will be justified by the very same countries whom we see as villains today. That should be our goal. In the meanwhile, things seem to be moving fa...
by Baljeet
06 Aug 2007 03:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 196395

Dr. Shiv Dead man don't vote, Not the right reason me thinks. Dead men dont vote and neither do the Munna bhai types the TV anchors run after. Its the aam jantas interest that votes. You just made my point. Aam Janta doesn't care if some Col died fighting defending their freedom, protecting them fr...
by Baljeet
05 Aug 2007 11:32
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Nuclear News & Discussion - 04 Aug 2007
Replies: 325
Views: 114541

And so has its military development. Care to highlight any of the big ticket items that are aspired by Military. Please refrain from rehotrics. Just for an example...My question is.. Developing Ammo for bofors 155mm will be whole lot easier than developing Airplane. We are still importing them. We ...
by Baljeet
05 Aug 2007 00:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Profiles in Heroism: Archive
Replies: 434
Views: 196395

Dr. Shiv
Dead man don't vote, constituency of living soul cast their ballots that secure their GADDI. We all know our politicians and their creed.
by Baljeet
29 Jul 2007 22:42
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 320
Views: 184881

He was emphatic on chinese competitng via undervalued currency..He estimated 25% undervaluation and said that was a direct subsidy by the Chinese govt and was peeved that they lost a 500 crore power plant order to the Chinese with a 8% cost difference and said, let the Chinese float their currency ...
by Baljeet
02 Jul 2007 22:43
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: 1962 Sino-Indian War: Declassified CIA Documents
Replies: 206
Views: 109583

SanjayM Kargil is a raw nerve for people who have lost a family member in that war. Kargil was the first war brought into Indian Homes. This war united the people of this nation like nothing else before. Our Fighting men showed grits, tenacity to fight even if they didn't have winter clothing, not a...
by Baljeet
02 Jul 2007 22:07
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: 1962 Sino-Indian War: Declassified CIA Documents
Replies: 206
Views: 109583

Karan Dixit wrote:
Baljeet wrote:sanjay
Extremly good catch.
Not really. I have known it since I was in Grade-3.
Really, You were able to dis-sect Quality Intel since 3rd Grade==Age 6 or 7. Where have you been hiding all these years?
by Baljeet
28 Jun 2007 11:41
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: 1962 Sino-Indian War: Declassified CIA Documents
Replies: 206
Views: 109583

sanjay
Extremly good catch.
by Baljeet
28 Jun 2007 11:34
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion - June 26-2007
Replies: 322
Views: 120195

Prem Pravha...Oye Balle Balle tenyu. Very good thought process. Tuh tey mera dil Khus Kar deeta. Kee naam auda Ein Horn..let him sound his horn...we have bigger horn...we should give our expertise to make Iranian Nuke program move forward. Amerikan President is what they say...Lame Duck...Our Bhai.....
by Baljeet
28 Jun 2007 11:26
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan forces watch -arms sales, operations, doctrine, etc
Replies: 315
Views: 271440

Why dont we put some ideas here as to how you can negate the pakis new found capabilities ? Kit Sahib Pakistani had the very best many times before, they can have it again as far as land forces are concerned. There is nothing more satisfying than having a head of a paki on stick. BTW...I believe in...
by Baljeet
08 Jun 2007 06:14
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Historical Battles in Ancient & Medieval Bharat
Replies: 360
Views: 211180

Or Romila Thapar.. Given the amount of stuff they have dug up over the years- it definitely did occur. Dwarka was a myth, till they started finding the submerged citie/s. There is a decent book written on "ancient indian warfare" by a rtd IA general- forgot his name, which goes into the c...
by Baljeet
08 Jun 2007 06:04
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Historical Battles in Ancient & Medieval Bharat
Replies: 360
Views: 211180

Interesting thread. One of the premise is about history is, "It is written by victors". It is a well recognized fact, Alexander never quite met his match during his march to glory except in Porus. His all glorified victory of Darius rings a little hollow because, Darius himself was a littl...