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by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 17:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018
Replies: 424
Views: 226315

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion - July 2018

Major intel war taking place in Europe with ISI. ISI now working closer than ever with PRC intel in these regions. Host nations keeping eye on matters. Battle occurring from London to Brussels to central europe incl. Germany. Previously these activities were sort of tolerated because some countries ...
by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 17:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

GOI is aware of the risks. Like I say some conditions have been placed and the reason why things haven't progressed that quickly is probably because those conditions probably needed debate inside US establishment.
by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 16:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4661
Views: 1551232

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Indian MOD have said that they want another 36 rafales under G2G agreement. I think price close to agreement too. More later when time permits. IAF chief has publicly declared that they dont want a new type of a/c in fleet. Dassault hoping for the 114 a/c deal. IAF Chief wants 100% ToT (or very clos...
by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 16:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

source. In my original post I stated the US have proposed this to Delhi.... Delhi have placed some conditions... Kargil to jalalabad is more than 500 km.. how are these sf going to get there ? Combat range of a chinook SF version is 600-700km depending on load - they can be A2A refuelled by C-130J ...
by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 01:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

source. In my original post I stated the US have proposed this to Delhi.... Delhi have placed some conditions...
by shyamd
19 Oct 2021 00:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

As mentioned above US spec forces proposal is to use Ladakh for counter terror purposes subject to GOI conditions. Have you actually looked at where Ladakh is on a map with respect to Afghanistan? Yes actually I have... This is where the US Spec Forces would like to be based to do CT in af pak.... ...
by shyamd
18 Oct 2021 16:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Many nations coming to Delhi with willingness to support National Resistance Forces in Afghanistan. US will hand over spare parts and planes from Kyrgyzstan (looks like around 20 fixed wing and another 20 rotary). Some cash to pay for spare parts (through arrangement with Russia). As mentioned above...
by shyamd
18 Oct 2021 15:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

TSPA and Afghan Taleb are bracing for new wave of attacks by ISIS-K and TTP targeting them. Both parties on alert looking for those cells. Complaints being made to international intel community saying RAW is the one responsible
by shyamd
16 Oct 2021 22:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

x post Latest SitRep 9 Sept 21 - GOI is implementing a strategy & plan on Afghanistan that was created earlier this year. Plan was in process of being updated during collapse. .... - Intel assessment is that TSPA will turn up temperature in LoC and J&K very soon... There is a gradual redepl...
by shyamd
16 Oct 2021 05:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

My guess is the use of Gissar Military Aerodrome in Tajikistan. Rudradev, the British asked Delhi for permission to use ISR drones at GMA for observation only. US special forces may be coming to Ladakh for CT into Afghanistan subject to them agreeing to conditions imposed by GOI. ISI want their cash...
by shyamd
15 Oct 2021 21:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

This is known info to the enemy, nothing sensitive. From A Secret Base in Tajikistan, China's War On Terror Adjusts To A New Reality https://gdb.rferl.org/023f0000-0aff-0242-6ba1-08d98e45d8ae_w1597_n_r0_st.png Russia - CSTO air exercises taking place from GMA - Gissar Mil Aerodrome - the IAF base. ...
by shyamd
13 Oct 2021 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Cyrano wrote:Great job by Para SF! However this type of infiltration will only increase.

When action starts on the Afg-Tajik border, India should do a 2xbalakot to give PA a jhaapad from both sides.
Check the Afghanistan thread
by shyamd
13 Oct 2021 22:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

10 Para SF killed all 5 terrorists involved in ambush of troops on LoC last night. Desert Rats operating on LoC........
by shyamd
13 Oct 2021 21:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Russia-led security bloc to hold military drills near Afghan border on Oct. 22-23 The Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) includes Tajikistan, which has a lengthy border with Afghanistan, as well as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Belarus. GOI has held senior meetings with Armenia, K...
by shyamd
12 Oct 2021 19:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

So there you have it. China's reaction to the failure of the latest Army border talks: India sleepwalks on border issue: Global Times editorial However, the border issue between China and India remains stuck. The root cause is that Indian side still hasn't developed a correct attitude in the negoti...
by shyamd
12 Oct 2021 18:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

I think there's a link between the reported cyber attack success attributed to India by Exodus Intelligence, and the PLA's WTC having 3 heads in less than a year. The two heads who had only a few months tenure were probably shunted out as punishment. In the PLA, campaigns start with cyber and psy o...
by shyamd
10 Oct 2021 01:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

drapr007 to me looks like our own psyops handle. While i dont trust what that handle says - but its good for psyops. Also Shyamd - do u have inputs from chaiwallas or panwallas. GoI has refused that chinese soldiers were held. By all means I'd love to believe what ur saying. Truth is always control...
by shyamd
09 Oct 2021 22:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

I can confirm PLA soldiers were detained for hours by IA released after negotiations There are photos floating on weibo that claim to show "IA soldiers detained by PLA". Is that true? Just their info warfare branch trying to show superiority… PLA ask us not to release photos in talks yet ...
by shyamd
09 Oct 2021 20:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Indian Soldiers did hospitality of PLA soldiers along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh after more than 200 PLA soldiers tried to enter in Indian territory. Atleast 10 PLA soldiers are in hospital after hospitality of Indian soldiers Twitter says- https://twitter.com/drapr007/status/1446315984063582211 ...
by shyamd
09 Oct 2021 13:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

India. If you look in my thread it’s one of the bold statements and explains the context and what IA might be asked to do
by shyamd
09 Oct 2021 03:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

India Foils Chinese Incursion in Arunachal Pradesh, Briefly Detains PLA Troops https://www.news18.com/news/india/exclusive-india-foils-chinese-incursion-in-arunachal-pradesh-temporarily-detains-troops-4298540.html Sorry no copy paste allowed by news 18. GOI goes forces go across the border as well....
by shyamd
08 Oct 2021 23:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Just wanted to share a timeline/thread I think consensus within current TSPA establishment is they regret recognising the previous Taleban govt without support of international powers - bad PR and guilt by association. Especially that Taleban was not inclusive last time - this created its own instab...
by shyamd
04 Oct 2021 19:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 587677

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

^^ apologies - IN Wants 6 nuc and 6 AIP equipped sub
by shyamd
04 Oct 2021 19:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

IAF will be conducting a major show of force/demonstration over Dal lake to send message to Neighbors. https://i.redd.it/knceecf88er71.jpg MICA-ER and Storm Shadow on IAF Rafale over Dal Lake, Srinagar. ------------------------------------------ PM told French President that finances will be tight ...
by shyamd
22 Sep 2021 19:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Update In Uri, search operation for militants who slipped in through LoC enters 3rd day - With the infiltration attempts (like above) and intel of increased number of terrorists at launchpads GOI nat sec establishment will green light some major action very soon (probably after PM US visit). - Reco...
by shyamd
22 Sep 2021 19:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Just wanted to share a timeline/thread I think consensus within current TSPA establishment is they regret recognising the previous Taleban govt without support of international powers - bad PR and guilt by association. Especially that Taleban was not inclusive last time - this created its own instab...
by shyamd
19 Sep 2021 22:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

IAF will be conducting a major show of force/demonstration over Dal lake to send message to Neighbors. ———————— Indian navy exercised with Egypt and Sudanese navy. Keeping eye on PLAN base in Djibouti. UAE is building naval bases off coast of Yemen. Taiwan working with UAE on those bases and collabo...
by shyamd
19 Sep 2021 01:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Rumor mill in corridors of power is that a GOI cyber offense operation resulted in lots of data on PRC 5th Gen a/c and other classified programs including those with TSP

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TTP rejected TSP amnesty offer. Looks like TSPA is taking some heavy beatings..
by shyamd
17 Sep 2021 09:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

^^ if they want to make it happen I think they can… to some extent they already have something similar on naval front.

Secrecy bit - it depends which location they use, fleet type etc and commonality with what IA/IAF have bought

depends on what’s agreed with TSPA, overflight routes and numbers.
by shyamd
16 Sep 2021 17:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

The issue is not really about basing reaper drones. The issue is what is it the Americans hoping to accomplish from this. What will it do that 20 years could not do. Simple objective - counter terrorism and preventing another 9/11 from occurring. Countering AQ was largely accomplished. Taleban was ...
by shyamd
16 Sep 2021 16:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Babus have said no to US drones being launched from India. Matter could still be being discussed at political level... My suspicion is GOI will keep it secret if the US are indeed allowed to use their bases for drone flights (as has been done in the past).
by shyamd
15 Sep 2021 00:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Notice to all ex/servicemen and their family members - please turn your instagram account to private. Please pass the message on if you know any.

Threat perception has been raised. Some incident/intel has come in the last 24 hours.
by shyamd
14 Sep 2021 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

They will hold talks with the permanent govt (not the current interim one) assuming that permanent govt is inclusive... But situation is constantly changing.
by shyamd
14 Sep 2021 18:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Yes, they have the sterling example of William Macnaghten who played a stellar role in First Anglo Afghan War ! Wonder who they will send ? I don't think Afghans will like being owned by Bakis either. When the blow is going to fall is the only mystery. This is why in the next few months, probably o...
by shyamd
14 Sep 2021 14:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

One gulf assessment of what is going on... I think this is KSA official Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will reshape Middle East, official warns Gulf states are having to reconsider their alliances and especially whether they can still trust the US, says senior source The Taliban’s takeover of Afgha...
by shyamd
14 Sep 2021 14:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Just wanted to share a timeline/thread I think consensus within current TSPA establishment is they regret recognising the previous Taleban govt without support of international powers - bad PR and guilt by association. Especially that Taleban was not inclusive last time - this created its own instab...
by shyamd
14 Sep 2021 11:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Good call LDev. Apparently TSPA has a deal with the West to sort out the Taleban Govt in 1 year I.e. make it inclusive etc. The rationale is that the Bonn process didn’t create an inclusive Govt initially ISI chief told his counterparts in Iran, Russia etc that let’s focus on stability of Afghanista...
by shyamd
11 Sep 2021 19:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 804446

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

- My view: Armed forces (IA/IAF) will be making preparations for deployment to somewhere in central asia in coalition with regional powers (if green light provided). I suspect Brigade level operation with some air cover. Primary task will be border security. Some confirmation today of what is being...
by shyamd
10 Sep 2021 11:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5266
Views: 1800224

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Shyamd- thank you for sharing your insights. Could you perhaps share some more on the UK's role in this? Are they the real power behind our Pindi marshals? Thanks for your interest. The UK actually wanted to create a coalition to stay in Afghanistan.. but no one wanted to without US support. There ...