245: Coming Up: Lessons form Air War in Ukraine

Pics Courtesy Internet (Youtube.com & timesofisrael.com)

 

It has been fourteen days since the war in Ukraine started.

 

Lot of action has taken place on ground and in the air.

 

Claims and counterclaims have been made.

 

Various actions (as well as non actions) have been analysed and opinions generated.

 

Reconciliatory tone from both sides is already being heard.

 

In spite of fog of war and media hyped propaganda there are lessons emerging. 

 

 

Coming up ” Air war and Lessons”, under following headings.

 

  • Reported use of Air Power by Russia.

 

  • Reported Use of Air Power by Ukraine.

 

  • Reported losses and media narratives.

 

  • Concept of Air Superiority.

 

  • Concept of No Fly Zone.

 

  • Effect on Russian equipment with Indian Military.

 

  • Broad Security lessons.

 

  • Lessons related to warfare.

 

  • Lessons specific to use of Air Power.

 

235: S-400 Air Defence System

 

 

It was great interacting with Aadi Achint on Def Talks on a very current and valid topic.

(All information is based on open sources and views expressed are personal)

 

For selective viewing please click on the links below:

  1. Introduction (Up to 2:00).
  2. Perspective on AD & S-400 (2:00 – 07:37).
  3. System Description (7:37 – 13:55).
  4. Threats it can Handle (13:55 – 16:00).
  5. US Objections & Threat of Sanctions (16:00 – 26:25).
  6. Capability Enhancement, Employment & Effect on Adversary  (26:25 – 35:00).
  7. Cost Factor and Future Systems (35:00 onwards).

 

Bottom Line

 The system is much needed and is a game changer.

 

Question

Will we ever become self reliant on defence equipment, weapons and systems?

 

Suggestions and value additions are most welcome

 

 

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