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by mody
29 May 2023 12:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
26 May 2023 16:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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?
by mody
23 May 2023 17:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
22 May 2023 18:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
16 May 2023 16:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
09 May 2023 15:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 834091

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...
by mody
03 May 2023 16:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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 ...
by mody
29 Apr 2023 17:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Light Tank: News & Discussion
Replies: 109
Views: 36750

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...
by mody
19 Apr 2023 19:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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 ...
by mody
12 Apr 2023 12:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1463
Views: 499107

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...
by mody
12 Apr 2023 12:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Turkey News, discussions, India Turkey Relations
Replies: 1463
Views: 499107

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...
by mody
05 Apr 2023 23:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3152
Views: 920195

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.
by mody
23 Mar 2023 17:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2338
Views: 833859

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.
by mody
18 Mar 2023 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1183
Views: 728850

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Tender for integrating Gaurav Precision Guided Glide bombs on the Su-30MKI has been issued.
by mody
18 Mar 2023 21:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 466748

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.
by mody
18 Mar 2023 21:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 928
Views: 466748

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 ...
by mody
10 Mar 2023 12:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
09 Mar 2023 15:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
03 Mar 2023 15:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2090668

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.
by mody
03 Mar 2023 15:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2090668

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 (...
by mody
01 Mar 2023 22:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3219
Views: 2090668

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://m-economictimes-com.cdn.ampproj ... ASCAAgM%3D

Army has sent a request to procure 307 ATAGS guns
by mody
01 Mar 2023 13:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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 ...
by mody
16 Feb 2023 20:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1756
Views: 421481

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.
by mody
16 Feb 2023 20:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2275
Views: 868901

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...
by mody
15 Feb 2023 16:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
13 Feb 2023 17:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
13 Feb 2023 17:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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 ...
by mody
11 Feb 2023 17:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
11 Feb 2023 15:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
10 Feb 2023 15:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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 ...
by mody
10 Feb 2023 13:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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 :mrgreen:
by mody
10 Feb 2023 13:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
10 Feb 2023 13:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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?
by mody
04 Feb 2023 16:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

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...
by mody
04 Feb 2023 15:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7956
Views: 2254768

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...
by mody
31 Jan 2023 14:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I dont think have so much spare capacity, what they are most probably supplying is stuff the Americans left back in Afganistan. I am only saying what is visibly verified from open sources. Every thing else is just speculation. Unless it can be shown that a particular piece of kit has been liberated...
by mody
28 Jan 2023 15:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3363
Views: 893857

Re: Military Flight Safety

The M2K pilot has been confirmed dead. Very unfortunate incident. The aircrafts had taken off at 5.30 am. The two Su-30MKI pilots have only suffered minor injuries and managed to bail out safely.
by mody
28 Jan 2023 12:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3363
Views: 893857

Re: Military Flight Safety

Two aircrafts, 1 Su-30MKI and 1 Mirage 2K crash in Madhya Pradesh. All pilots safe. Happened during an exercise. Could have been a mid air collision of some sort, however, further details are awaited. Sad news. All pilots are safe, but two frontline fighters lost. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/i...
by mody
27 Jan 2023 18:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

The Pakis cannot out produce Korea, Israel or Europe in 155mm ammunition. They are probably giving 122mm and 155mm Ammo from existing stocks. 122mm is mostly Chinese supplied but compatible with Ukranian 122mm guns. I hope they are made to part with those T80 UD tanks also I doubt the pakis would b...
by mody
27 Jan 2023 18:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4103
Views: 2073473

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

If the war really degenerates into a US/NATO vs Russia production war, then sooner or later, Russia will start loosing. In such a scenario, it would probably have to depend a lot more on China, to get a lot of the electronic components and raw materials needed to keep up the production rates. China ...