DefExpo 2018 Chennai
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From @kakarat's twitter account
People, it has a IA registration. Inducted in '17? I think there has been progress in Kestrel trails.
Is our motorised divisions finally coming up
I wonder if it can tow artillery pieces.
People, it has a IA registration. Inducted in '17? I think there has been progress in Kestrel trails.
Is our motorised divisions finally coming up
I wonder if it can tow artillery pieces.
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Kakarat sahab, absolutely loving the pictures. Please keep them coming. In fact we should make an album for you, here at BR.
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Indranil please proceed and setup.
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I hope you are asking about the resolution. 1280 x 1024 would be ok, I guess. Not sure, if we can regulate the file size. If it's possible, then anything under 5MB per pic, would be good.Kakarat wrote:thinking of posting a few wallpaper quality images with less intrusive watermarks, can someone suggest the size?
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They have changed the timings, now 11th is a full day and 12 is between 1 to 5, Now I have to change my entire plan
https://defexpoindia.in/Exhibition%20timings.pdf
Anyone planning to go on 11th
https://defexpoindia.in/Exhibition%20timings.pdf
Anyone planning to go on 11th
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Kakarat wrote:I am planning to visit the expo on 12th & i will try my best to get answers to all questionsramana wrote:Kakarat, Can you find out about all the artillery guns status?
can we compile all the questions by 11th?
Tank you so much.
A few questions:
What is the status if Dhanush trials?
What is status of M777 firing tables?
Did they complete the instrumented (import from US) shells firing from M777?
Has the root cause been found for both shortcomings?
Also the muzzle strike etc., happen with which OFB shell? ERFB at max charge only?
Has the Dhanush Induction Center been setup?
If you can find Lt. Gen. Anjan Mukherjee(R) former DG Arty and/or Lt Gen. P.R. Shankar, please ask them and tell about our interest.
Also any news about Arjun -2 induction?
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Anyone planning to go to the expo on 14th please reschedule its open to public for free
https://defexpoindia.in/General%20Visitors.pdf
https://defexpoindia.in/General%20Visitors.pdf
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Indranil same as you no sahab please. When ever there is a expo or a defence show I expect as much as photos and data as possible so when I am able to attend shouldn't I be doing the same for others who could not attendIndranil wrote:Kakarat sahab, absolutely loving the pictures. Please keep them coming. In fact we should make an album for you, here at BR.
I am having some issue with my PC and editing and posting with my netbook so kindly bare with me for the slow pace. there is lot more to come from yesterdays batch itself
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Now I need to reschedule my entire routine. I had planned to visit the expo on 12th, port on 13th & back to expo on 14th.Kakarat wrote:They have changed the timings, now 11th is a full day and 12 is between 1 to 5, Now I have to change my entire plan
https://defexpoindia.in/Exhibition%20timings.pdf
Anyone planning to go on 11th
Also from that PDF, it appears that the Port visit to ships has now been converted into a free-for-all & that too, just 2 ships. Sunday is going to be mega-rush. Hope people don't create a mess & result in a lathicharge.
Also, there's no mention about prohibition on cameras/phones/photography, under the Do's & Don'ts. Can someone check on this & confirm ?
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that was my plan too, thank fully the ship is available on 13th. Now my plan would be 11th at expo, 13th at port and 14th again at expoBob V wrote:Now I need to reschedule my entire routine. I had planned to visit the expo on 12th, port on 13th & back to expo on 14th.Kakarat wrote:They have changed the timings, now 11th is a full day and 12 is between 1 to 5, Now I have to change my entire plan
https://defexpoindia.in/Exhibition%20timings.pdf
Anyone planning to go on 11th
Also from that PDF, it appears that the Port visit to ships has now been converted into a free-for-all & that too, just 2 ships. Sunday is going to be mega-rush. Hope people don't create a mess & result in a lathicharge.
Also, there's no mention about prohibition on cameras/phones/photography, under the Do's & Don'ts. Can someone check on this & confirm ?
But now the problem is as per the original plan my friend was to accompany me and he would have brought his car which would have been helpful in bringing all the infosheets i will collect at the expo now i have to plan how to do it in my bike considering I will also be carrying a camera bag
Bob V kindly mail me at kakarat2001atgmail
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Done. Have mailed you.
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I am thinking of taking my cousin along with me (he loves this stuff), but he is still a 17-yo high school student. The website is confusing - in the main page, it says "children below 16 years will not be permitted", but the admission policy mentions the cut-off as 18 years. I am in a dilemma - should I register or not? I don't want spend a bunch and not be admitted after going all the way.
Also, how strict are they in admission to the venue? The admission policy doc sounds very strict even otherwise and might not let me in as well:
Aero India was very chilled out when I went last year - they didn't ask why I was there, etc. Hopefully it's the same here too - did anyone here attend the previous event in Goa?
Lastly, the date changes for the naval display is a bummer, messing up my plans completely. I'll get only a moth-eaten Thu for the exhibition now, and even that's not too certain going by the above. Sigh. GoI never fails to live up to its expectations.
Also, how strict are they in admission to the venue? The admission policy doc sounds very strict even otherwise and might not let me in as well:
https://defexpoindia.in/ADMISSION%20POLICY.pdfVisitor Profile :
All visitors should be engaged in bona fide areas of the defence industry, government, the armed forces, defence public sector units, para-military, police, government, defence related equipment procurement or service provider organisations, defence contractors and suppliers, specifiers, operators/end-users, defence media, defence colleges, defence training and research establishments.
Aero India was very chilled out when I went last year - they didn't ask why I was there, etc. Hopefully it's the same here too - did anyone here attend the previous event in Goa?
Lastly, the date changes for the naval display is a bummer, messing up my plans completely. I'll get only a moth-eaten Thu for the exhibition now, and even that's not too certain going by the above. Sigh. GoI never fails to live up to its expectations.
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Admission is free for Saturday when it is open to public. Govt ID is mandatory though.arshyam wrote:I am thinking of taking my cousin along with me (he loves this stuff), but he is still a 17-yo high school student. The website is confusing - in the main page, it says "children below 16 years will not be permitted", but the admission policy mentions the cut-off as 18 years. I am in a dilemma - should I register or not? I don't want spend a bunch and not be admitted after going all the way.
Also, how strict are they in admission to the venue? The admission policy doc sounds very strict even otherwise and might not let me in as well:
https://defexpoindia.in/ADMISSION%20POLICY.pdfVisitor Profile :
All visitors should be engaged in bona fide areas of the defence industry, government, the armed forces, defence public sector units, para-military, police, government, defence related equipment procurement or service provider organisations, defence contractors and suppliers, specifiers, operators/end-users, defence media, defence colleges, defence training and research establishments.
Aero India was very chilled out when I went last year - they didn't ask why I was there, etc. Hopefully it's the same here too - did anyone here attend the previous event in Goa?
Lastly, the date changes for the naval display is a bummer, messing up my plans completely. I'll get only a moth-eaten Thu for the exhibition now, and even that's not too certain going by the above. Sigh. GoI never fails to live up to its expectations.
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Half of Chennai will be there on Saturday, best avoided...
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If you register as business visitor it is asking for your date of birth, if you complet through that i dont think you will have any problem at the venue. The following link has contact details if you want to clarify first https://defexpoindia.in/Contact.aspxarshyam wrote:I am thinking of taking my cousin along with me (he loves this stuff), but he is still a 17-yo high school student. The website is confusing - in the main page, it says "children below 16 years will not be permitted", but the admission policy mentions the cut-off as 18 years. I am in a dilemma - should I register or not? I don't want spend a bunch and not be admitted after going all the way.
Also, how strict are they in admission to the venue? The admission policy doc sounds very strict even otherwise and might not let me in as well:
https://defexpoindia.in/ADMISSION%20POLICY.pdfVisitor Profile :
All visitors should be engaged in bona fide areas of the defence industry, government, the armed forces, defence public sector units, para-military, police, government, defence related equipment procurement or service provider organisations, defence contractors and suppliers, specifiers, operators/end-users, defence media, defence colleges, defence training and research establishments.
Aero India was very chilled out when I went last year - they didn't ask why I was there, etc. Hopefully it's the same here too - did anyone here attend the previous event in Goa?
Lastly, the date changes for the naval display is a bummer, messing up my plans completely. I'll get only a moth-eaten Thu for the exhibition now, and even that's not too certain going by the above. Sigh. GoI never fails to live up to its expectations.
go ahead and fill up the registeration form and see what happens because submiting the registeration leeds to terms and condition page before payment page
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Yep. Shouldn't be a problem registering for a Business Pass, even if you are not connected to the industry. I had mailed the organizer earlier, regarding the same & they gave the go-ahead.
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Thanks for your suggestions, Kakarat and Bob saars. The website's info page didn't complain when I entered my cousin's DoB, let's see how it goes.
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Can we have a BR meet at Defexpo on 11th or 14th?
All those wanting answers from the expo please post your questions by today evening since I will be visiting tomorrow
All those wanting answers from the expo please post your questions by today evening since I will be visiting tomorrow
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@Kakarat I am planning to visit on the 11th . I am yet to get my pass. Planning to visit the BEL office at Guindy to get the pass. Can you pm your mobile number so that we can coordinate
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Can you please send me your visit plan by email to kakarat2001atgmail I am trying for a BR meet at Defexpoarshyam wrote:Thanks for your suggestions, Kakarat and Bob saars. The website's info page didn't complain when I entered my cousin's DoB, let's see how it goes.
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Please mail me at kakarat2001atgmailashmaharaj wrote:@Kakarat I am planning to visit on the 11th . I am yet to get my pass. Planning to visit the BEL office at Guindy to get the pass. Can you pm your mobile number so that we can coordinate
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1536X1024 wallpaper version of Arjun MkII
https://twitter.com/kakarat2001/status/ ... 1752042502
Actual image in the link above
https://twitter.com/kakarat2001/status/ ... 1752042502
Actual image in the link above
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I am going on the 13th. Can pick you two on that day. Send me mail .Bob V wrote:I'm closer to you but don't have a vehicle too. Will have to take a taxi, all the way.Prasad wrote:Anyone going from adyar, mylapore side? Sridhar saar? No vandi
Added later: You also have PM.
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I am visiting the ships on 13th, its unfortunate I might not be able to meet you.SSridhar wrote:I am going on the 13th. Can pick you two on that day. Send me mail raptorss AT GM. . LBob V wrote:
I'm closer to you but don't have a vehicle too. Will have to take a taxi, all the way.
Will try to retun back to the venue if possible after the ship visit and if possible meet you outside the venue
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Kakarat, the ship visit will possible take the whole day. I understand that visitors are being taken in batches from the Island Ground.Kakarat wrote:I am visiting the ships on 13th, its unfortunate I might not be able to meet you.
Will try to retun back to the venue if possible after the ship visit and if possible meet you outside the venue
Anyway, I have sent you a PM.
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Mailed.
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Thanks Sridhar saar for the kind offer. But my plan is 11th - Expo, 13th - Port & 14th - Expo. I'll be going to the Port early, on that day. If I hopefully get picked up among the first few batch of visitors, then I should be able to wind up the visit by 1pm. Post that I will try to visit the Expo, to link up with you guys.
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Guys, for the ships visit, where should one go? The chennai port (gate no ?) or Island ground ?
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Done saar. My plan is straightforward: visit the expo on the 12th (I know, only afternoon is available), and the ships on the 13th. Same as Bob saar, I plan to be there as early as possible so I can wind up and perhaps visit the expo again on Friday afternoon.Kakarat wrote:Can you please send me your visit plan by email to kakarat2001atgmail I am trying for a BR meet at Defexpoarshyam wrote:Thanks for your suggestions, Kakarat and Bob saars. The website's info page didn't complain when I entered my cousin's DoB, let's see how it goes.
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Sridhar sir, do you know where on the island grounds - Munro statue or Flagstaff road? I was thinking of going to the port trust gate near the War memorial and start from there. It's also the entrance closest to INS Adyar and space to form a waiting line. It's only a guess, though.SSridhar wrote:Kakarat, the ship visit will possible take the whole day. I understand that visitors are being taken in batches from the Island Ground.Kakarat wrote:I am visiting the ships on 13th, its unfortunate I might not be able to meet you.
Will try to retun back to the venue if possible after the ship visit and if possible meet you outside the venue
Anyway, I have sent you a PM.
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I think many of us are visiting the ships on 13th so why not have a BR meet at the ship itself?
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I think you should have.Kakarat wrote:I think many of us are visiting the ships on 13th so why not have a BR meet at the ship itself?
Unfortunately, because of personal reasons, I had to plan for 13th to visit DefExpo.
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I am not exactly aware of from where. But, I would rule out Monroe Statue entrance. That is on the other side and too far away. I would believe that it would be from near the Napier Bridge/War Memorial area, because that would be closest to INS Adyar and through it to the Port. Therearshyam wrote: Munro statue or Flagstaff road? I was thinking of going to the port trust gate near the War memorial and start from there. It's also the entrance closest to INS Adyar and space to form a waiting line. It's only a guess, though.
may be shuttle bus service from Island grounds up to INS Adyar gates because they are still a Km or more away from beach road.
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Alright folks. On the way to the expo venue. Send in your questions, if you want anything to be asked around.
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Am game. Will try to make it.Kakarat wrote:I think many of us are visiting the ships on 13th so why not have a BR meet at the ship itself?
Is there an age limit? Also, what's the location to see the ships?
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Sorry to say but the watermark s too prominent and spoils the image..Kakarat wrote:1536X1024 wallpaper version of Arjun MkII
https://twitter.com/kakarat2001/status/ ... 1752042502
Actual image in the link above
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I think he has said it a few time now. BR members can contact him and get unwatermarked copies. He is doing this for Twitteratti, and I agree.