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Franklin

Captain
The problem with India is that their defense dollars are flowing outside the country with all their imports and leaving very little for their domestic arms industry to do but to build under licence. The weapons that India has bought in recent times will tie India's military to it's foreign suppliers for at least another 2 decades. And because of the myriad of suppliers America, France, Russia, Israel and their domestic stuffs and others means logistics will be a nightmare. As the Gulf War and perhabs closer to home the Kargil War has shown that the interoperability of these different systems from different countries doesn't run smooth. But there is also an upside as well who ever is going to fight the Indian military will have a nightmare countering their EW and ECM as it comes from different sources. But one cannot be a credible military power with imported arms.
 

MwRYum

Major
Before the fat pilot made his rounds here and shut it all down, let's say the notion of "one man's terrorist is other man's freedom fighter" hold true, and let's just say while India learned from the best - the British - they didn't emulate the finesse from the masters, which the spilled blood of 2 Ghandi - and god knows how many soldiers and civilians - bear witness to whatever end results we see in the course of last 60 years.

Not to mention the pity that India squandered its advantage, the British legacy, for so long, when they could've been so much more...the Chinese suffered from utter stupidity to the events in 1960s-1970s, but fortunately most learned from it (though there's still leftist fools embraced that, but luckily they failed, so far...)

And if we don't agree to disagree now, the fat pilot will shut this one down soon.
 

plawolf

Lieutenant General
Well, it's obvious we have all been wasting out time trying to reason with IndianFighter. He has produced nothing but hate filled political rants in response to arguments he does not like but cannot actually refute with logic, reason or facts.

In fact, I seriously doubt he had a serious point to make in the first place, just looking for a soap box to spread his wet dream fantasies. It's really sad TBH.

Best to just ignore people like that, they will just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
 

bd popeye

The Last Jedi
VIP Professional
Knock off the political BS and country bashing.

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Dwayne Foster signals as an Indian navy HAL Chetak (Alouette III) helicopter launches from the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) An Indian navy Kamov Ka-31 helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54) leads the Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63) during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012. Malabar is a naval field training exercise to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)
 

bd popeye

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Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 10, 2012) Indian navy liaison officer Lt. Cmdr. Madhavdas Ravikant speaks with tactical action officer Lt. Dan Mitzner about aircraft maintenance in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in the Malabar Exercise with ships and aircraft from the Indian navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Aircraft launch and recovery equipment officer Lt. Nomer Gatchalian briefs distinguished visitors from the Indian navy and U.S. embassies and consulates in India before a tour of the flight deck in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy Kora-class corvette INS Kulish (P63), foreground, the guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvir (D54), center, and the fleet oiler INS Shakti (A57) transit the Indian Ocean during a passing exercise in support of Malabar 2012.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) The Indian navy destroyer Ranvijay (D-55) pulls alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), not pictured, during a Malabar 2012 exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) visit, board, search and seizure team prepare to maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 11, 2012) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) stand in ranks as the Indian navy destroyer Sapura (F-48) pulls alongside Halsey during a Malabar 2012 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Ensign Livy Coe shows documentation to members of the visit, board, search and seizure team from the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Sailors assigned to the the visit, board, search and seizure team from the Indian navy guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (DDG 55) maneuver a rigid-hull inflatable boat to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during an Exercise Malabar 2012 boarding exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Grandin/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) The Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) transits the Indian Ocean during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Ensign Timothy Eick gives a briefing to members of the visit, board search and seizure team assigned to the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) during a training exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). Halsey and Satpura are participating in Malabar, a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) Indian navy sailors assigned to the visit, board search and seizure team from the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) conduct a training exercise during Exercise Malabar 2012. Malabar is a scheduled naval training exercise conducted to advance multinational maritime relationships and mutual security issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (April 12, 2012) An Indian navy sailor assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the Indian navy frigate Satpura (F-48) climbs a ladder aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) during a training exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)
 

CottageLV

Banned Idiot
Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

Why use boats? Almost everyone now relies on helicopters to board ships. Even Somali pirates can destroy a boat or two using RPG or even just AK47.
 

kwaigonegin

Colonel
Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

Why use boats? Almost everyone now relies on helicopters to board ships. Even Somali pirates can destroy a boat or two using RPG or even just AK47.

are you serious? there are still many applications when a boat is much more tactical than a helo especially if stealth is needed. Even at night a helicopter can be heard, seen or tracked unlike a small inflatable boat inserted next to a targeted ship etc. Troops repelling down a helo into a deck of a ship would be a very bad idea in a high stakes hijacking scenario. It will almost certaily be noticed unlike insertion by rigid boats etc.
As for RPG if someone can shoot a RPG at a boat they can certainly shoot a RPG at a helo as well with disastrous consequences.
 

bd popeye

The Last Jedi
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Why use boats? Almost everyone now relies on helicopters to board ships. Even Somali pirates can destroy a boat or two using RPG or even just AK47.

USN VBSS(vist board search & seize) teams use RHIB(rigid hull inflatable boats) exclusively. They've boarded many a pirate infested ship and as of this date no one has been lost and many hostages have been freed..

Check the USN photo thread for photos of VBSS teams..
[h=3]Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos![/h]
 

MwRYum

Major
Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

Why use boats? Almost everyone now relies on helicopters to board ships. Even Somali pirates can destroy a boat or two using RPG or even just AK47.

Boats have far superior endurance, and more silent and stealthy than helicopters.

Helicopters, while faster, have less endurance. Thus boats won't be out of fashion anytime soon.

Besides, Somali pirates still prefers not to pick a fight - their MO is to blend in as fishermen, try to look less suspicious, then pick out stray ship to attack. Open fire upon navy's boats only broadcast their presence to everybody and the end result would be very unfavorable to the pirates.
 
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plawolf

Lieutenant General
Re: Today's US Navy Hi-res Photos!

Not every ship has a helo pad. It will be a bit hard trying to get a team onto a ship without a helo pad using a helo. Elite israeli commandos had their butt handed to them to such an extent by protesters armed with only what they could find laying about the ship that they had to use lethal force to control the situation when they tried to board that Turkish ship a while back. Now imagine trying to board a ship when the guys onboard are shooting machines guns at you.

Hell, even a complete novice would be hard pressed to miss a hovering helo roping troops on deck with an RPG.

Helos are great for fire support, not so great for boarding when the crew are well armed and don't want you to board them, especially for small ships or those without a dedicated helo pad.
 
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