India’s armed forces have to be modernised and strengthened in conventional terms, not so much to prosecute war, but more to avert one — by deterring the enemy.
The Pakistan Army has travelled down the strategy lane with a martial pride and hubris that made them believe they were the best fighting army of the world.
Sargodha was probably the most well-defended air base in Asia. It was also Pakistan's most strategic base as it had the highest density of PAF's assets.
India ignored an elementary principle – it is not enough to neutralise defenders on the objective without, at the same time, rendering impotent the guns supporting them.
On the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 war, here’s an excerpt from Amarinder Singh and Tajinder Shergill’s book ‘The Monsoon War: Young Officers Reminisce’.
On the 52nd anniversary of the 1965 war, here’s an excerpt from Amarinder Singh and Tajinder Shergill’s book ‘The Monsoon War: Young Officers Reminisce’
On the 52nd anniversary of the armoured operations, here’s an excerpt from Amarinder Singh and Tajinder Shergill’s book ‘The Monsoon War: Young Officers Reminisce’.
We need to give credit to our attention-starved scientists for their true achievements. Perhaps a good way to start would be to not mix science with religion.
The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.
Yes, we now take ownership of punitive actions such as the surgical strikes of 2016 or the Balakot air strike. But these are still reactive measures, on a relatively low scale and with questionable efficacy. And what is worse is that we are not prepared to handle the response to these actions, for instance the aerial skirmish the day after Balakot. The security establishment of the country is in poor shape, both in terms of capability but also in terms of competence, as has been shown by the PLA taking India by surprise in Ladakh at a strategic-diplomatic as well as tactical-military level. Gen. Dua is right in saying that Pakistan did not really surrender after 1971 – well, we already know that because we have all lived through the Khalistan insurgency, post-1989 Kashmir and the numerous terror attacks. So why do we not go for a proper solution, which can only be to work in a focused way toward dismembering Pakistan over the next decade or two, as the clear, unstated political goal. Proactively foment trouble in Pakistan, support secession of Baluchistan through means diplomatic and military, carry out far more robust military strikes into PoK and other parts of Pakistan using Pak-sponsored terror attacks as the trigger …. Sadly, we remain reactive, on the defensive and without a clear end goal. It must be said that we have taken some correct political steps (such as abrogation of Article 370). However, there is a glaring gap between the rhetoric and bombast we employ to rant at Pakistan and the whimper when it comes to military action – as the standoff in Ladakh shows. The real problem is that we have run the economy into the sands as a result of amateur and whimsical handling, and failed to revamp the ministry of defense. Thanks to which we are staring at a lack of financial capacity to modernize, and continue to have a bureaucratic-military establishment that is incapable of making even the procurements that we can afford without – literally – years and years of delay thanks to professional incompetence, lack of accountability and a culture of sycophancy. Yet, at least the political and intelligence-led steps to do Pakistan in from within should be within our grasp.
Pakistan do not have do anything anymore you pm narendra moti doing good job by splitting india . hindutuva will be the demise of india just wait and watch.
TS Darbari – Pakistan has never been equivalent to India in any way. Pakistan is not only morally corrupt but its support to terrorism is the most shameful policy adopted by its leaders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a policy shift vis-à-vis Pakistan after the Uri terrorist attack, advocating the elimination of terrorism from the subcontinent. Like India, the rest of South Asia suffers from terrorism created and sponsored by Pakistan. After the terrorist attacks in Peshawar, Modi had stated that there is no “good” or “bad” terrorism. After repeated Pakistani intrusions in India such as the Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Uri attacks, Modi too hardened his stance and retaliated strongly with the first ever surgical strikes along the Line of Control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. While most big powers are hesitant to openly support Modi’s anti-terrorism strategy, India’s neighbours for now are standing with it. #Ts_Darbari_Blog #TS_Darbari_News #Ts_Darbari_Views #Ts_Darbari_Blogger #TS_Darbari_Comments #Ts_Darbari_Opinion #About_TS_Darbari #TS_Darbari_Articles #Politics #Views #Comments
Capitalizing on the gains made in the 71 was did not happen. Wonder if it was the obsession for of projecting itself as model victors or was it just lack of long term commitment to the self interest?
Either way the opportunity was lost to sort out Pakistan once and for all.
The democracy allowing conversion from Hindu to Muslim & hardly the reverse should not be underestimated. It operates silently but surely. Mixed marriages being in favour of Muslim is also overlooked. India can pay a high price for such practices.
India should review its conversion laws as the latter favors the extension of an Islamic empire originating from S Arabia, America’s close ally. India should also give incentives to young Indians to relocate in Kashmir. The %composition icw religion of Kashmir should reflect that of India.
Not only did Pakistan surrender to India in the 1971 war, but it also got divided to half. This is the biggest loss any country got after world war II. So to say that Pakistan never surrendered is wrong. It’s the soft belly or fallacies of Indian democracy which kind of invited Pakistan to interfere. First the Khalistani movement, then the badly managed J&K election in the 1980s. These are the challenges India had to face and India did very well. It just needs one more counter-strike to crush the faulty ideology of Pakistan. In fact Pakistan will be crushed itself by its own weight with a very role played by China. India doesn’t have to do anything.
Yes, we now take ownership of punitive actions such as the surgical strikes of 2016 or the Balakot air strike. But these are still reactive measures, on a relatively low scale and with questionable efficacy. And what is worse is that we are not prepared to handle the response to these actions, for instance the aerial skirmish the day after Balakot. The security establishment of the country is in poor shape, both in terms of capability but also in terms of competence, as has been shown by the PLA taking India by surprise in Ladakh at a strategic-diplomatic as well as tactical-military level. Gen. Dua is right in saying that Pakistan did not really surrender after 1971 – well, we already know that because we have all lived through the Khalistan insurgency, post-1989 Kashmir and the numerous terror attacks. So why do we not go for a proper solution, which can only be to work in a focused way toward dismembering Pakistan over the next decade or two, as the clear, unstated political goal. Proactively foment trouble in Pakistan, support secession of Baluchistan through means diplomatic and military, carry out far more robust military strikes into PoK and other parts of Pakistan using Pak-sponsored terror attacks as the trigger …. Sadly, we remain reactive, on the defensive and without a clear end goal. It must be said that we have taken some correct political steps (such as abrogation of Article 370). However, there is a glaring gap between the rhetoric and bombast we employ to rant at Pakistan and the whimper when it comes to military action – as the standoff in Ladakh shows. The real problem is that we have run the economy into the sands as a result of amateur and whimsical handling, and failed to revamp the ministry of defense. Thanks to which we are staring at a lack of financial capacity to modernize, and continue to have a bureaucratic-military establishment that is incapable of making even the procurements that we can afford without – literally – years and years of delay thanks to professional incompetence, lack of accountability and a culture of sycophancy. Yet, at least the political and intelligence-led steps to do Pakistan in from within should be within our grasp.
Surrender my foot. It is a blatant lie.
Pakistan do not have do anything anymore you pm narendra moti doing good job by splitting india . hindutuva will be the demise of india just wait and watch.
TS Darbari – Pakistan has never been equivalent to India in any way. Pakistan is not only morally corrupt but its support to terrorism is the most shameful policy adopted by its leaders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a policy shift vis-à-vis Pakistan after the Uri terrorist attack, advocating the elimination of terrorism from the subcontinent. Like India, the rest of South Asia suffers from terrorism created and sponsored by Pakistan. After the terrorist attacks in Peshawar, Modi had stated that there is no “good” or “bad” terrorism. After repeated Pakistani intrusions in India such as the Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Uri attacks, Modi too hardened his stance and retaliated strongly with the first ever surgical strikes along the Line of Control in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. While most big powers are hesitant to openly support Modi’s anti-terrorism strategy, India’s neighbours for now are standing with it. #Ts_Darbari_Blog #TS_Darbari_News #Ts_Darbari_Views #Ts_Darbari_Blogger #TS_Darbari_Comments #Ts_Darbari_Opinion #About_TS_Darbari #TS_Darbari_Articles #Politics #Views #Comments
Capitalizing on the gains made in the 71 was did not happen. Wonder if it was the obsession for of projecting itself as model victors or was it just lack of long term commitment to the self interest?
Either way the opportunity was lost to sort out Pakistan once and for all.
Everyday there has to a topic which rants about Pakistan. Why Indian media is so obsessed with Pakistan. Snap out !!!!
The democracy allowing conversion from Hindu to Muslim & hardly the reverse should not be underestimated. It operates silently but surely. Mixed marriages being in favour of Muslim is also overlooked. India can pay a high price for such practices.
India should review its conversion laws as the latter favors the extension of an Islamic empire originating from S Arabia, America’s close ally. India should also give incentives to young Indians to relocate in Kashmir. The %composition icw religion of Kashmir should reflect that of India.
Print ( jihadi alqueda who ever the editors and owners you have.) I bet one day you will suffer the consiquence of the snake you feed.
Not only did Pakistan surrender to India in the 1971 war, but it also got divided to half. This is the biggest loss any country got after world war II. So to say that Pakistan never surrendered is wrong. It’s the soft belly or fallacies of Indian democracy which kind of invited Pakistan to interfere. First the Khalistani movement, then the badly managed J&K election in the 1980s. These are the challenges India had to face and India did very well. It just needs one more counter-strike to crush the faulty ideology of Pakistan. In fact Pakistan will be crushed itself by its own weight with a very role played by China. India doesn’t have to do anything.