145 billion short term debt means its increased by about 22 billion USD in 2 years time (world bank had it at around 123 billion in 2019 as in my previous post). About 8.6% increase per year effectively. Not good given situation.
It was supposed to be launched with the amazonia mission (C-51), but it didn't go ahead as pixxel detected some software glitches with their product, and opted to delay for now...
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/india-ramps-military-satellite-plans/
Satellites offer numerous ISR advantages, ones that the Indian military needs more than ever.
As the need for maritime domain awareness grows, and as border tensions with China and Pakistan increase...
I feel Indonesia should cooperate with India on this front could be ideal approach in interest of capacity/cost ratio.
LAPAN-ISRO existing cooperation should increase and evolve to military-user domain where feasible.
It comes from Singapore model of city state (benevolent autocracy). I.e the mandatory CPF savings fund not only can be used for yourself but also for dependents (children and elders)....thus augments family conservative structure (in Asia) quite well. Video gives the breakdown on what overall...
I only know the tamil names mostly for various chutneys including the northern ones that are also popular in south like you have mentioned.
They have put "thogayal" on this map, its not really a typical chutney to me (given its coarseness)....but I guess it counts technically.
Chutney to me...
Lot of earlier debate involves resolution and conflation on what a nation is compared to country (and not coming to any conclusion on it with folks that made up their minds long time ago).
To me there is a clear distinction between nation (long term and not needing political bounding) and...
Yeah, 100%.
Island/archipelago nations must always project as much intense power as possible at sufficient long range to make up for the strategic depth they lack w.r.t physical land (for ground forces to employ).
If the opponent has brought land forces to bear on island/maritime nation (when...
Good news, there now seems to be sustained momentum in private sector defence production expansion, Rs 240 Cr = approx 32 million USD:
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/auto/bharat-forge-to-set-up-new-factory-for-defence-business-to-acquire-land-for-rs-240-crore-6994941.html
Bharat...
A worthy watch for all those interested in past, present and future of Japan's ground force (armoured) military strategy and organisation:
@Anmdt @AlphaMike @Madokafc @Isa Khan et al.
I have re-pinned this thread given PRC (given its population) is arguably the largest changing relationship for India of long term consequence.
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Both guests make excellent points...well worth...
An apt reminder w.r.t the talibunny barbaric degeneracy known to entire world.
Their "fanboys" are interesting bunch whenever Talibunnys or other degenerate extremists are in the convo/debate.
On a hunch here (not pointing fingers at anyone specific).... Western origin flag, claims to be...
Bro, you have made your point with political favouritism of posters (and larger set of folks sharing their view) w.r.t strict rule of law and the whataboutism excuses that come out inevitably to dilute and/or justify. It is nothing new in human nature.
I have circled this tree many times among...
Till we have specifics (if they are ever released), I would assume some collab between big 3 (CBI, NIA and RAW) since there are both foreign and local intersections here.
Shan area has always been a buffer zone historically along with neighbouring Yunnan (between Burma and China proper). I believe @Saithan has visited Yunnan.
IIRC, Invasions of Burma by China (to help allied-Thailand out in a number of instances when it was in turn being invaded by Burma)...