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by Vamsee
03 Mar 2020 08:36
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872025

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Harsh Vardhan Thakur
@hvtiaf

SP-21 ground runs are happening. It'll take to the air, when everything is in order.
by Vamsee
01 Mar 2020 04:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The person who died in Washington state is from a nursing home & apparently at least 25 others have respiratory symptoms. Its not looking good. Expect Washington numbers to rise.
by Vamsee
29 Feb 2020 04:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

BREAKING: California reports 2nd case of coronavirus with no recent travel history, no known links to previous cases - WaPo

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Santa Clara County
by Vamsee
29 Feb 2020 01:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

@spectatorindex JUST IN: Coronavirus cases at military base north of Paris BREAKING: UK reports its first case of human-to-human transmission of coronavirus ==================== Probably a little too early but if this doesn't get contained, we may enter an uncharted territory. Currently it is killin...
by Vamsee
29 Feb 2020 00:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

@BNODesk

NEW: Google says one of its employees at the office in Zurich has tested positive for coronavirus; his or her last visit to the office was before developing symptoms
by Vamsee
28 Feb 2020 03:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Levant crisis - III
Replies: 12253
Views: 1957390

Re: Levant crisis - III

@spectatorindex
BREAKING: Turkish official confirms that 22 Turkish soldiers have been killed in airstrike in northern Syria
by Vamsee
27 Feb 2020 06:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

BNO Newsroom
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BREAKING: California reports 1 new case of coronavirus in someone with no recent travel, no known links to previous cases - WaPo

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Lot of desi's in bay area :(
stay safe guys. Keep shelf stable food and be prepared to stay indoors for a couple of weeks.
by Vamsee
27 Feb 2020 03:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8801
Views: 2474342

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders Over 200 million Muslims call India home. Widespread anti-Muslim mob violence has killed at least 27 and injured many more. Trump responds by saying, "That's up to India." This is a failure of leadership on human rights. ======================== Bernie's (&...
by Vamsee
26 Feb 2020 03:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

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San Francisco declares state of emergency to help prepare for an outbreak of coronavirus; there are currently no confirmed cases in the city - SF Chronicle
by Vamsee
20 Feb 2020 07:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

2 people died in Qom, Iran. It is under military lockdown right now.
by Vamsee
17 Feb 2020 23:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1430806

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Consequent upon the request of Legislative Department of Ministry of Law and Justice, GOI concerning Delimitation Commission, CEC Sh Sunil Arora has nominated Shri Sushil Chandra as his nominee to the proposed delimitation commission for J&K. =========== I wonder how the composition of new assem...
by Vamsee
13 Feb 2020 06:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

From twitter ============== * 242 new coronavirus deaths recorded in China's Hubei Province * Today's coronavirus death toll update is the highest recorded, almost double that of the second-highest day. * Coronavirus death toll rises to 1310 * Number of coronavirus cases reaches 60,000 with over 800...
by Vamsee
13 Feb 2020 00:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1237578

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

^^^ We should develop SAAW launched using Pinaka with around 150 kms range (Similar to GL SDB). That will give us stand off capability without crossing the border or even using IAF. Purchase of Excalibur also points to the same direction. We are slowly improving our stand off capability. Next surgic...
by Vamsee
11 Feb 2020 04:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2826568

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

@spectatorindex BREAKING: Coronavirus death toll reaches 1013 The Hubei health authority reported that 103 more people died of the coronavirus in Hubei province on Monday, raising the death toll in the epidemic's epicenter to 974. This brings the total number of deaths in mainland China to at least ...
by Vamsee
10 Feb 2020 23:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8801
Views: 2474342

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^^^^^ When did China became Raja Harishchandra? Why should we swallow their propaganda uncritically? BRF has literally tracked every single indigenous program with a magnifying glass & studied almost every single obscure info from CAG reports to chaiwallah info. Our Missile program is extremely ...
by Vamsee
10 Feb 2020 23:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8801
Views: 2474342

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Sumeet, I am surprised and disappointed because we have developed good competence in this area with Akash/ MRSAM / QRSAM & now planning XRSAM and S-400 in near future. So why spend ~2 Bn for a sanctions prone US system? It would have been a better option if we just focused on our own systems. Si...
by Vamsee
10 Feb 2020 22:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2179222

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

@ANI BJP's letter states 'All BJP MPs of Rajya Sabha are informed that some very important Legislative work will be brought to the House on Tuesday, 11th February 2020, to be discussed and to be passed'. Recently, a two-judge bench of the top court has held that the states are not bound to provide ...
by Vamsee
01 Feb 2020 14:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8446
Views: 3030073

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Saw on ET now that Defence got 3.23 lakh crores
by Vamsee
31 Jan 2020 04:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872025

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

January is almost finished & we are still waiting for the first flight of Mark1 FOC :(
by Vamsee
28 Jan 2020 01:42
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016
Replies: 4649
Views: 1806353

Re: China Military Watch - Sept' 2016

(Only part of this report is available for non-premium users. But looks like they are struggling with engine technology) --Vamsee ======================== Chinese military jet engine production plans exposed Turning to the data unveiled, no more than five WS15 jet engines, which power the J-20 steal...
by Vamsee
23 Jan 2020 05:13
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872025

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

If you are on twitter, please RT the below tweet :-) ============================================================ Hush Kit @Hush_Kit If this gets to 1000 RTs I'll release a Tejas pilot interview this week (fingers crossed the pilot gets all the answers to me this week..which is why I've set the RT f...
by Vamsee
22 Jan 2020 19:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 831463

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

" I must state clearly here that the MBT Arjun has met the operational requirements as laid out by the #IndianArmy. "

COAS in an interview to Defence Capital

(From twitter)

link
by Vamsee
10 Jan 2020 22:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1540321

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

ISRO posted this image taken by CARTOSAT-3 on their twitter account :wink: :wink:

Image
by Vamsee
08 Jan 2020 06:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 563190

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

BREAKING: Reports that military aircraft were damaged in Iranian missile attack

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Now this is interesting. Were the bases not protected by SAMs? I did not see any info on missiles getting shot down. So no patriot batteries?
What kind of aircraft were there in that base?
by Vamsee
08 Jan 2020 06:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 563190

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

A third military base at Taji as been hit by Iranian missiles.

BREAKING: Iranian fighter jets have taken off from air bases in Iran

(too many unconfirmed(?) breaking news from twitter. Not sure if I should post here or not)
by Vamsee
08 Jan 2020 06:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 563190

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

Right now Trump/US' credibility is online. So we are most likely see at least aerial attack from US. *If* US-Iran war escalates, there are 3 important issues that will impact India. 1) Large number of Indians working in Middle East. We need to take care of their safety (Econ-impact) 2) Oil prices wi...
by Vamsee
08 Jan 2020 06:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 563190

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

BREAKING: Iran says it is conducting a second round of attacks on US base
by Vamsee
08 Jan 2020 05:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1960
Views: 563190

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

From twitter BREAKING: Two US bases have been targeted BREAKING: Iranian media airs footage of missile attack on US base BREAKING: Iraqi commander confirms US base has been struck by rockets BREAKING: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they have launched dozens of missiles at US base in Iraq BREAKING: ...
by Vamsee
13 Dec 2019 03:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2051548

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Two regiments of Pinaka have been inducted and became fully operational in 2010. Next two regiments are under induction. Production of Regt No. 5 to 10 is expected to commence shortly after finalisation of contracts. Army has decided to induct total 22 regiments and 1.89 lakhs rockets. With this, a...
by Vamsee
31 May 2019 00:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Amit Shah is Finance Minister.
Nirmala Sitaraman ji keeps Defence.
Rajnath Singh ji keeps Home Ministry.
S Jaishankar is the new Foreign Minister.

This is the CCS team for next 5 years.
by Vamsee
30 May 2019 22:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Learned just now that S Jaishankar is son of K Subramaniyam garu.
by Vamsee
30 May 2019 21:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Why do we need Jaishankar as EAM? Nirmala Sitaraman ji would have been perfect fit. Direct entry in CCS? Currently there are 2 open slots in CCS. That of Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj. One of the 2 will probably be taken by Amit Shah. Will the other one go to JaiShankar? Truly surprising decision i...
by Vamsee
30 May 2019 21:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Supratik wrote:Who will be President? Suni Deodhar or HBS?
Saw somewhere that BJP President need to be a member for at least 15 years. So that probably rules out HBS.
by Vamsee
30 May 2019 21:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

One big surprise is S. Jaishankar. Still not able to figure out why he is elevated to such a high position!
by Vamsee
23 May 2019 08:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 441162

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Shouldn't we have a new thread for counting? It will easily cross 100 pages! This thread is already over 150 pages.
by Vamsee
16 Apr 2019 09:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1872025

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Dynamatic® Technologies Limited
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commemorates the launch of TEJAS MAIN FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY for
@HALHQBLR
by
@drajaykumar_ias
, in presence of Mr. R Madhavan, CMD, HAL. This is a milestone in our Nation’s Aerospace journey and #MakeInIndia
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