tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post3710622973889214614..comments2024-03-23T23:52:14.690+05:30Comments on DefenceNet: Defence News from Sri Lanka: "Blue Water Navy"DefenceNethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11553575476849786179noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-26030877420690873842007-10-13T06:06:00.000+05:302007-10-13T06:06:00.000+05:30Pic of the Shakthihttp://bp3.blogger.com/_cB_gGM2_...Pic of the Shakthi<BR/><BR/>http://bp3.blogger.com/_cB_gGM2_1fs/RhbRvGEbrxI/AAAAAAAAAEU/zEn6twoMXcw/s1600-h/yuhaiTropicalStormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110816350260622487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-3656173644749910122007-09-22T11:43:00.000+05:302007-09-22T11:43:00.000+05:30Indunil,Shakti is a Chinese Type-74 Yuhai class LS...Indunil,<BR/><BR/>Shakti is a Chinese Type-74 Yuhai class LST(Landing ship Tank) she can beach and un load tanks, APC, trucks troops and corgo.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777902112139093143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-40428629546636538842007-09-22T10:35:00.000+05:302007-09-22T10:35:00.000+05:30I was just wondering, it says the 4 Navy ships sen...I was just wondering, it says the 4 Navy ships sent out were the SLNS Sayura, SLNS Samudura, SLNS Suranimala and SLNS Shakthi. What of the SLNS Nandimithra. Why wasn't she avaliable for this operation? And can anyone tell me what class of Chinese ship is the SLNS Shakthi?Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01627568437397536737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-44284454820085989032007-09-20T22:51:00.000+05:302007-09-20T22:51:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-5445652674166182622007-09-20T22:13:00.000+05:302007-09-20T22:13:00.000+05:30srilankan,Lets not get too carried away. For sure,...srilankan,<BR/><BR/>Lets not get too carried away. For sure, every soldier is a hero of our time (except for the traitors) for putting his/her life in line of fire for our tomorrow. Matter of fact, most of them are unsung heroes. When they get enough publicity, they become legends like Cprl. Gamini Kularathne of Hasalaka. People up in the chain of command get more publicity and hence they become better known, i.e legends. For example, Generals Lanakpura and Kiththi of Nuwaragal (from famous Devanagala inscription)of Parakramabahu fame are some of them. They commanded the expeditions to South India and Burma. For sure, they couldn’t have achieved anything without the dedication and talent of the lower ranks. For sure, behind every legend, there is a bunch of unsung heroes.Sam Pererahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809036198381030982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-35910985955896747092007-09-20T17:43:00.000+05:302007-09-20T17:43:00.000+05:30Speaking about legends..every soldier present and ...Speaking about legends..every soldier present and past who has put his life between the LTTE, mines and innocent civilians is a legend also.No point having just commanders who are legends if there are no disciplined soldiers to follow his orders.Srilankanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669706047196092243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-57438573158819258892007-09-20T17:30:00.000+05:302007-09-20T17:30:00.000+05:30We have approached a critical time in the conflict...We have approached a critical time in the conflict. Timing the next offensive is the key. Two strategies need to looked at.<BR/><BR/>1. Continue with low key operations and allow LTTE to crumble itself with internal conflicts etc. But, the risk is that LTTE will be able to smuggle in arms and can be stronger. <BR/><BR/>2. Use the window of oppertunity and attack while they are down. Their supply lines are hurt at the moment. It is a matter of time they patch those things and rebuild the logistics.<BR/><BR/>Military planners have to look at both options and plan carefully.onecountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005700239191795369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-54058299970783882262007-09-20T15:11:00.000+05:302007-09-20T15:11:00.000+05:30WHY DIDNT LTTE's "Simon Gardner" fast attack squad...WHY DIDNT LTTE's "Simon Gardner" fast attack squadron defend these ships.I mean we see 100s of mpg files of LTTE kids blasting FAC's with smiles on their faces..so what happened this time.?Lets ask those pricks revy,sdadas and mahathanamutta and simon G.Srilankanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669706047196092243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-26773820531848660392007-09-20T15:07:00.000+05:302007-09-20T15:07:00.000+05:30Puffy those commanders are DEFINITELY LEGENDS..I W...Puffy those commanders are DEFINITELY LEGENDS..I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ROADS named after them.i hope this will be done.<BR/>Hello asithri...thanks for your input.Now VP is trying to create an LTTE 2nd generation..This means that he may be under the impression that the LTTE will never be destroyed.So he has one final card that will guarentee the continuance of the LTTE.What do you think?Srilankanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669706047196092243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-60104164804883504462007-09-20T11:16:00.000+05:302007-09-20T11:16:00.000+05:30LEGENDS...Late Lt. Col. Fazly Lafir!!!for those wh...LEGENDS...<BR/>Late Lt. Col. Fazly Lafir!!!<BR/><BR/>for those who dont know, he was the CO of the SF (correct me if I'm wrong, pls) and was killed during a rescue mission during the Mullaitivu battle...Puffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281978817662978964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-22595730673487384352007-09-20T11:10:00.000+05:302007-09-20T11:10:00.000+05:30Late Lt. Col. T.N. Muthalif... another LEGEND!!!an...Late Lt. Col. T.N. Muthalif... another LEGEND!!!<BR/><BR/>and lets not forget our Air Force Commander Roshan Goonethilaka who has also done a tremendous job!!!<BR/><BR/>Ya, the extension was the right thing to do, 200%.Puffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281978817662978964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-70496262237328035682007-09-20T09:27:00.000+05:302007-09-20T09:27:00.000+05:30Somewhere around 2nd century AD Sri Lanka was a ma...Somewhere around 2nd century AD Sri Lanka was a major sea-faring nation and commanded the king's ransome from many of the nations in the region. At some point, history speaks of the King of Burma refusing to pay his 'kappam' as usual, which led to an assault by a naval force on his kingdom.<BR/> <BR/>It is said that the Sinhala king dispatched a force which lost half of its ships in the storms in the bay of Bengal, yet managed to land an assault force that marched thru hundreds of miles to conduct an successful attack Rangoon.<BR/><BR/>Our history is more colorful than our present.TropicalStormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110816350260622487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-75131839135763835992007-09-20T07:12:00.000+05:302007-09-20T07:12:00.000+05:30Sam:"I would say that Fonseka and Karangoda have r...Sam:<BR/><BR/>"I would say that Fonseka and Karangoda have reached the legend status in SL history..."<BR/><BR/>Ditto!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, OaO AsithriAsithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088197982256468403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-5941179543568565762007-09-20T07:11:00.000+05:302007-09-20T07:11:00.000+05:30Patriots, greets!Did you guys see this news:COLOMB...Patriots, greets!<BR/><BR/>Did you guys see this news:<BR/><BR/>COLOMBO, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka Air Force bombed a Tamil Tiger rebel base in the northern Jaffna peninsula on Wednesday, defense officials said. Air Force spokesman Group Captain Ajantha Silva said that a base of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sea wing at Pooneryn was the target. The target was successfully taken as fire balls were seen emanating from the target, Silva said. <BR/><BR/>Aha, what does this tell you...? May not be anything…but….<BR/><BR/>To me, it looks like our boys are beginning the push into Vanni and it could well be from a post-pulverization of Pooneryn (no, I won’t go into any more theory here for good reason). Yes, there are interesting theories on where and how the SLDF pincer attacks will come from...and they must remain theories and nothing more for now. When the time comes, SLDF will roll the juggernaut and crush these mf's by over-running their defenses like a falling deck of cards, like they did in the East. I hear the MBRL units are now augmented by many fold and will be ready for the pulverization! Don’t you love this!<BR/><BR/>Until then...the million dollar question is where will the SLDF pincer attacks come from?<BR/><BR/>LTTE mf's...hope you have sleepless nights trying to guess that!<BR/><BR/>OaO AsithriAsithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088197982256468403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-7981202731108091182007-09-20T06:21:00.000+05:302007-09-20T06:21:00.000+05:30Hi Guys,There is an excellent article in Asian Tri...Hi Guys,<BR/><BR/>There is an excellent article in Asian Tribune and some excellent comments. Asithri, your comments also noted.<BR/><BR/>http://www.asiantribune.com/index.php?q=node/7412#comment-13000<BR/><BR/>It is very much clear that the US Senate is acting on LTTE originated misinformation. <BR/><BR/>Another note, it was also heard that the Sri Lankan envoy to the UN was given only 7 minutes to answer about HR violations. This looks like a HUGE conspire against Sri Lanka is going in the background.NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-37814881990150561822007-09-20T05:51:00.000+05:302007-09-20T05:51:00.000+05:30Don,I would say that Fonseka and Karangoda have re...Don,<BR/><BR/>I would say that Fonseka and Karangoda have reached the legend status in SL history, alongside with Kobbekaduwa, Wimalarathne, Janaka Perera etc. Therfore, I believe that extension of their tenures are justified.<BR/><BR/>Matter of fact, the performance of our forces, specially the SFs, are arguably unrivaled, except for the times of Dutugemunu, Vijayabahu, and Parakramabahu by a slight margin. Hopefully, our boys will write their names in SL history with gold ink.Sam Pererahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809036198381030982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-12814287600367696392007-09-19T20:52:00.000+05:302007-09-19T20:52:00.000+05:30One year service extensions given to Army and Nav...One year service extensions given to Army and Navy Commanders<BR/><BR/>His Excellency the President and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa today (September 19) extended the service of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda and Army Commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka for one year.<BR/><BR/>Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda assumed Command of the Sri Lanka Navy on 1st September 2005. In the 55-year history of the Sri Lanka Navy, he is the only officer to be considered to the highest seat of the Commander of the Navy straight from a Naval Area Command. Under his leadership navy has been able to break the backbone of LTTE's gunrunning mechanism by sinking nine LTTE arms-carrying ships. In addition, navy has achieved unprecedented success in keeping terrorists' sea units at bay by destroying large number of attack-craft including suicide craft in many sea battles.<BR/><BR/>Admiral Karannagoda's extension comes in to affect from 22nd November 2007.<BR/><BR/>Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka who is known to be one of the most battle hardened officer in the Army and an exemplary infantryman became Army's chief on 6th December 2005. Under his leadership, Sri Lanka Army has been able to turn tide in the Sri Lanka's war on terror by liberating the Eastern Province from terror clutches. Starting from Mavil Aru in mid 2006, army has achieved historic victories over the terrorists at Sampur, Vakarai, Thoppigala and Silavattura battles. General Fonseka sustained serious injuries when the LTTE suicide bomber attempted on his life on 25th April 2006.<BR/><BR/>Service extension given Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka comes into effect from 17th December 2007.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-34050772140398402212007-09-19T19:49:00.000+05:302007-09-19T19:49:00.000+05:30A great news!Kotelawala Defense Academy of Sri Lan...A great news!<BR/><BR/>Kotelawala Defense Academy of Sri Lanka to be elevated as a university (LankaPage).<BR/><BR/>We need another 20 universities (for civilians) in the country that can house at least 10,000 students each. <BR/><BR/>I would love to see a "<B>Military Technical College(s)</B>" also being established. One could be established in Anuradhapura, while the other could be established in Hambantota (next to the newly built Harbour). It should provide NDT level training in Ordnance, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronics etc courses. These technical colleges should be opened to the non-commissioned ranks of the forces.NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-75048813285752814782007-09-19T15:55:00.000+05:302007-09-19T15:55:00.000+05:30Guys, Is it possible to carry Bell Twin Twelve in ...Guys, <BR/><BR/>Is it possible to carry Bell Twin Twelve in Deck on Samudura? (Ex: USCG Cutter? Originally it can Carry a HH-65 Dolphin Helicopter).Ruslanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832719598786073323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-90761749907758220502007-09-19T08:27:00.000+05:302007-09-19T08:27:00.000+05:30b#1, In Kotahena forces have found 11 Claymores. T...b#1, <BR/>In Kotahena forces have found 11 Claymores. These were found after the information given by a guy that was arrested from JaEla area with communication sets bound to LTTE.adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117347297969261201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-91605427568754592492007-09-19T07:31:00.000+05:302007-09-19T07:31:00.000+05:30Defencenet,As far as i know the Fast Missile Vesse...Defencenet,<BR/><BR/>As far as i know the Fast Missile Vessel used by the SLN does not use its missile launchers. What are the weapon systems used by the FMV at the moment?b2spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630918964585127670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-69315476462552679252007-09-19T07:26:00.000+05:302007-09-19T07:26:00.000+05:30velu has too many problems and is doubtful whether...velu has too many problems and is doubtful whether he is really in overall command of the organization at all. Pottu carries a major burden of keeping things in line, and is the de-facto (the word the AFP guys like so much) ruler by the sword.<BR/>If either one perishes, the tigers would be left on one leg. That knowlwdge is likely to play a role in keeping them together even if thier ultimate goals are inimical to each other.TropicalStormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110816350260622487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-69645142198701516002007-09-19T06:57:00.000+05:302007-09-19T06:57:00.000+05:30Tropicalstorm,It is evident that Pottu is building...Tropicalstorm,<BR/><BR/>It is evident that Pottu is building his own empire. <BR/><BR/>VP's son will have 'NO CHANCE' at all with Pottu. <BR/><BR/>What Pottu doing is building his financial network now. <BR/><BR/>His main obstacle is securing Ayiyana Group under his wing. <BR/><BR/>VP may be doing all his best to distance Pottu from LTTE finances. <BR/><BR/>Once Pottu secured the financing network, there will be no need for Pottu to rely on VP. <BR/><BR/>In the past, Pottu has tried to directly take control of international fund-network. However, Anton Balasingham has been an obstacle for him. Anton has specifically asked VP to separate Pottu from LTTE finance network. <BR/><BR/>Now Anton is not there. Pottu is using his network of Tocie to probe on all the financial dealings relating to international network. This may be a learning process as well as to understand every corner too. <BR/><BR/>Thamil Selvam is like a small bitch in front of Pottu. Thamil Selvam has no network as Pottu has. Pottu is the man! <BR/><BR/>What I predict is, VP will get 3rd in line to Pottu to counter Pottu. The second in line is too close to Pottu.NOLTTE=Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767248674450054730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-331574241049221632007-09-19T06:40:00.000+05:302007-09-19T06:40:00.000+05:30defencenet thanks for the long update, making up f...defencenet thanks for the long update, making up for missed time eh :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009328772316666134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079007316930841006.post-51729293026076806682007-09-19T06:21:00.000+05:302007-09-19T06:21:00.000+05:30Power struggle among thugshttp://timesofindia.indi...Power struggle among thugs<BR/><BR/>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-2381716,prtpage-1.cmsTropicalStormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110816350260622487noreply@blogger.com