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by krishna_krishna
03 Jan 2020 00:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1085394

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Just a thought, why would you think that this design would be close to a defunct Mirage 2000 and any less than a Rafale? Because : a) 4000 and rafale itself evolved from M2K, b) 4000 was the all carbon composite frame similar to direction we took with LCA, c) and the design posted by the ADA Test p...
by krishna_krishna
03 Jan 2020 00:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1085394

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

The nose of OCRA seems faceted for stealth. Now would this mean that Navy is going for horizontal tails for LCA MK2 but Canards for TEDBF? Design closely resembles Mirage 4000, so looks like we took up design that Dassault didn't move forward with or we got some ToT. That means Rafale for second tr...
by krishna_krishna
02 Jan 2020 15:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2731
Views: 1085394

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Simply Amazing supposed TEDBF. If this is anywhere close it is one TFTA jet, like the name too ORCA - Omni Role Combat Aircraft: https://twitter.com/hvtiaf/status/1212192689224970241/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1212192689224970241&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs9e.github...
by krishna_krishna
01 Jan 2020 11:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2149073

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^^^ Could be both but my analysis is based on two pointers : 1) POK PM admitting that he will be the last PM. 2) Noises from china at UN pointed that something was in works. We will have to wait and watch
by krishna_krishna
01 Jan 2020 10:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2149073

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Porkis have called emergency session of two sessions of parliament, looks like porkies want to annex PoK into permanent territory.
by krishna_krishna
01 Dec 2019 18:52
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2300235

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

No problem with the test. How can you say that ? It is good that they are testing, but defects cropping up at this stage in the A-3 are worrying, if true (likely, since Hemant Rout is usually reliable). WTF, HK Rout mentions manufacturing defect, A3 is very important to have defect is this program ...
by krishna_krishna
23 Nov 2019 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1354866

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This is best scenario for dharmics, however I beg to differ that Pawar (The Pawar) was responsible for the split : There was a good analysis on this thread on powerful sugar mafia and co-operative castist lobby behind pawar clan. When that lobby was threatened via ED etc, they were forced to bite th...
by krishna_krishna
11 Nov 2019 03:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1354866

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

PM Niazi in candid disclosure that in inviting MMS, if GOI try to stop him to make him a hero : https://twitter.com/ragarwal/status/1193385687086579712 "Something about small men in big offices" total dehati aurat, calls DR. MMS "Manmohan", I wonder now what seculars will have to...
by krishna_krishna
22 Oct 2019 23:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1463
Views: 476995

Re: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations

ramana wrote:Kit you are being deceived by global/strategic factors

I want India to play to break up Turkey.
Nothing less for peace in 21st Century.
India does not have other option , given Erdogan’s fantasy to have new clear bum.

That’s what they are in for with porkis.
by krishna_krishna
15 Oct 2019 09:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - May 1, 2019
Replies: 2903
Views: 837654

Re: Terroristan - May 1, 2019

Ahhh...how innovative, this 'dark grey' business !! We have to find out who was behind this innovation, US or China or both? So, Terroristani cat gets a 'lease of life' once again. Terrroristan survives because masa, uq-i-stan et al wants it to survive simple, all this is hogwash to keep them on ti...
by krishna_krishna
10 Oct 2019 03:12
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1847967

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

^^^ Endorse that. Do we want yet another plane while we are trying to bring about a improvement in IAF logistics? I agree with few other posters here, IAF obsession with rafale is at high level. It’s a beautiful aircraft no question but sad to see lack is support to indegnious content while trying ...
by krishna_krishna
04 Oct 2019 09:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8768
Views: 2387757

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

During recent protests against PM Modi in NYC and Houston. Two individuals name come out at top : 1) Javaid Anwar, looks like businessman from Texas here is some info on him, donates lot to repulicans : https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060105113 http://mediaonlinetoday.com/mr-javaid-anwar-leading-pak...
by krishna_krishna
23 Sep 2019 00:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8768
Views: 2387757

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

9/22- PM modi meets president trump at howdy modi event. PM Niazi meets zalmay K. Today in NY. Saudi prince meets PM Niazi over lay over and assures kingdom of unhindered support (read eye ran)while US forces starts arriving in SA/ UAE. Houthis declare unilateral cease fire. 9/23 - President trump m...
by krishna_krishna
21 Sep 2019 05:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8768
Views: 2387757

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

My biggest concern is that Trump (being a tone-deaf moron focused entirely on aggrandizing self-promotion) will come to the event stage and blurt out some sentence with the words "Cash-mere... Paggy-Stan...Mediation". The moment this happens, it will become the ENTIRE story. Imran will ju...
by krishna_krishna
17 Sep 2019 05:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 607244

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

Recent actions in Middle East makes picture clearer for mass's game plan for the future, I believe Rdevji making statement that what is the end goal is not clear. I attempt to clear fog with following : US is just one country away ( Iran ) from getting control of whole ME and completely finish the i...
by krishna_krishna
14 Sep 2019 19:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1194743

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

Leasing cannot work. You’re ok paying $225 million for imported goods but when it comes to paying for local stuff - you’re playing games buddy! That’s not the way India will ever sustain or even have a local MIC. I agree with you 50000% buddy, I do not want to criticize IAF more than I have already...
by krishna_krishna
14 Sep 2019 18:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1194743

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

Just few points, ever wonder why no.2 was delayed while IAF took delivery of No.1 and one was supposed to stay with DRDO for its own development. I believe # 1 and later after feb 27 the one for DRDO was quickly transferred to IAF. Recently no.2 also got transferred. I believe no.2 is incremental be...
by krishna_krishna
12 Sep 2019 22:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1194743

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

Is there any disadvantage to AEW/AWACS on a turboprop platform vs a regional jet or bizjet? The latter can fly faster and higher and get to it's destination sooner. Is there a decisive advantage to flying higher for such a platform? Do turboprops generate as much or more power compared with jets? B...
by krishna_krishna
12 Sep 2019 03:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1354866

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

X post from CY2 Hopefully GoI starts investigating your many more such violations happened in the past and starts to enforce laws against these journalists. NDTV journalist who insulted ISRO scientist found selling ISRO images on Getty, social media users question whether it's allowed - Opindia New...
by krishna_krishna
12 Sep 2019 03:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1218636

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Aditya G wrote:Folks, you do know that Baba and others are fake news handles? Some may have access to rumours but thats about it.
We also know that PM modi and others in top leadership follow him on Twitter.
by krishna_krishna
11 Sep 2019 03:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Departure of John bolton clearly indicates rift was present in massa strategy machine, Deep state with Khalilzad and Mike wanted agreement with tali bunnies where as John did not. Now once again deep state overpowered to have opposition removed. This clearly shows where things will move in future. I...
by krishna_krishna
09 Sep 2019 07:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Please see the link below why america wants to keep its base in Afghanistan for next 50 years :

From 20:00 onwards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91wz5sy ... e=youtu.be
by krishna_krishna
26 Aug 2019 09:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Excellent analysis on Afghanistan's future, ( includes discussion why putting any "Indian" boots on ground is bad choice and trumps "Residual force" approach). Please see comments by Maj Gen D. C Kathoch : 1) Isis in Afghanistan are nothing but fraction of Pakistani Taliban,creat...
by krishna_krishna
24 Aug 2019 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

From NPR, withdrawal deal with bunnies where US will withdraw completely almost nearing agreement : https://www.npr.org/2019/08/19/752312949/u-s-and-the-taliban-may-be-near-a-deal-what-does-that-mean-for-afghanistan "Nearly two decades into the war in Afghanistan, the U.S. suddenly appears to b...
by krishna_krishna
23 Aug 2019 05:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

I believe then you have false impression on capabilities of US milistary, just look at Syria , ookraine and Afghanistan. Also there are contractors on the ground since many years in Afghanistan, why they failed to deliver thus far in Afghanistan (and I also may add Syria ) ? When you rely on one-li...
by krishna_krishna
23 Aug 2019 04:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

[quote="krishna_krishna I believe the situation is called a stalemate. Bunnies can't push out unkil and unkil can't wipe out bunnies. It is quite normal to negotiate when there is a stalemate. I am surprised you think negotiation always implies admission of defeat. No I never always think nego...
by krishna_krishna
22 Aug 2019 06:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Capabilities were restricted by the fact that US military troop deployments led to political pressure in the US. With contractors you have none of those issues. I believe then you have false impression on capabilities of US milistary, just look at Syria , ookraine and Afghanistan. Also there are co...
by krishna_krishna
22 Aug 2019 05:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

[ If you look at the actual data, everything you need to know about US' actual intentions is there. Why would Trumpwa *almost double* US troop levels in Afgh between 2017 & 2019, if he plans to leave "lock stock and barrel by 2020? :D Jokes apart, intention is definitely there I am talking...
by krishna_krishna
22 Aug 2019 04:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Rudradev wrote:
Doesn't look like any appetite for a withdrawal to me :D
You have enough apettite to absorb whatever challenges bunnies throw at you for your outpost , you have appetite to throw away money, you have contractors and porkis. Then why the need to negotiate with tali bunnies ? :D
by krishna_krishna
22 Aug 2019 03:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Trump: Talks with Taliban Continue, Afghanistan Still Terror 'Breeding Ground'[/b] By Ayaz This has been NATO /massa fetish from Obama days.NATO had planned on maintaining 13,000 troops including 9,800 Americans in an advisory and counter-terrorism capacity in Afghanistan during the 2015 phase of t...
by krishna_krishna
21 Aug 2019 23:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

No. By relying on the Pakis they doomed their effort to stalemate at best. Now let me ask a counter-question: if America does not "win" in Afghanistan, does that automatically mean the Taliban "wins"? What exactly do they "win"? And which "Taliban" exactly wi...
by krishna_krishna
21 Aug 2019 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

^^ I would add America and Soviet Union to the list.

I am not convinced either for American forces /contractors motivation to fight the loosing war.

Reality check: Do you believe America won in Afghanistan /is winning ?
Let’s start with that before I respond further.
by krishna_krishna
21 Aug 2019 21:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 790715

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Maybe. Erik Prince's proposal does include a 90-plane Air Force. May be not , with official us Airforce and other supporting arms they are currently itching to get out with private Air Force support the contractors who are left there will try to get out at twice speed with bunnies on steroids after...
by krishna_krishna
21 Aug 2019 07:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1401939

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

If you consider every move made by Wilsonian policymakers who dominated the US Foreign Policy Establishment upto 2016, one common theme emerges. Following the "Arab Spring", there was no obvious reason for the West to back an intervention into Libya (Gaddafi had been mostly quiescent for ...
by krishna_krishna
21 Aug 2019 00:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1216796

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

ramana wrote:Rakesh wrote
Payback is a bitch. May he enjoy his 72s.
May they be all like Shirleen!!!
May be he was one of the gents in capture of WC Abhinandan, but in no way looks the same person in the photos. Gent behind WC seems too tall and features are different .
by krishna_krishna
20 Aug 2019 17:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1218636

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Look away from the LoC momentarily, I feel it's a diversion. There has been incessant number of transport/ferry flights to Skardu from Pindi. Surely something in the works, several IAF movements too yest in Punjab and night sorties (I assume DCA's) north of Haryana. Next FATF meeting to review Paki...
by krishna_krishna
20 Aug 2019 04:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1218636

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

There are pics of movement in Rawalpindi on Twitter of heavy artillery (M-109paladin), looks like they are deploying their strike core. IMHO it took more time to deploy for them since I thought they are quick to deploy, I believe since Bajwa has been given extension he plans some misadventure. As sa...
by krishna_krishna
20 Aug 2019 03:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Replies: 5322
Views: 1815617

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016

I am sad but I believe given options IAF has it is the right move.As mentioned above since brits sold us a lemon to kill HF-24 the right revenge would have been mix of su-30 and Tejas showed up behind rear of brits. Re-engine started with Honeywell demanding 5.8 million per engine (total of 200 no t...
by krishna_krishna
18 Aug 2019 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1354866

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Congress approved budget? - military budget is always approved in toto. Congress never stood in the way of military. - military hires contractors now. They will hire contractors in the same way in future. - accounting for war expenses in Iraq and Afghanistan has been maya onlee. Amrullah Saleh will...
by krishna_krishna
17 Aug 2019 04:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1354866

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

In this light, it will all make sense. Rdevji, it does only from massa POV but not realistic. Both tallibunnoes and chunkis want massa out of that place. Even peorkies suppprting them how will they be able to control bunnies who will never be dominated by anyone. Let’s for argument sake assume this...