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- 13 May 2024 10:56
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8497
- Views: 3100522
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GNXQmrxWQAAMzC0?format=jpg&name=medium https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/india-to-begin-producing-t100-carbon-fibre-in-2-5-years-v-k-saraswat/articleshow/109978486.cms?from=mdr There's no such thing as 'T100' carbon fibre. The TXX des...
- 10 May 2024 17:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Leapfrog / Disruptive Technologies
- Replies: 438
- Views: 164889
Re: Leapfrog / Disruptive Technologies
I thought this was pretty impressive: Printing Parts with Liquid Metal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H93W-CiOT4A Looks awful, a basic pipe bender plus some welding will produce much better aluminium struts to be used in furniture probably in less time. This is essentially a casting process but le...
- 16 Jan 2024 18:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2941
- Views: 1084419
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Explained beautifully. It's amazing that so many highly educated people in India are unable to understand this. Well to be honest, 'educated' or otherwise, most people simply don't know the circus of the public procurement system. I myself didn't until I became part of it. The other major problem i...
- 09 Jan 2024 15:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 678
- Views: 348144
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Would not compressed air leak out more whereas water uncompressed would leak less? It's getting OT but: 1. If a tank is designed to be pressurized, it will be designed to not leak gases 2. If a tank isn't supposed to be pressurized, it should be strong enough to withstand the load whether water or ...
- 09 Jan 2024 11:15
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 678
- Views: 348144
Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
I think the article is misleading. There is a reason why you may want to fill up the missiles with water and that is to prevent the missiles from buckling under the payload weight when they themselves are empty of weight/fuel. The reason the missiles are empty of fuel is because they couldn't make ...
- 01 Jan 2024 11:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140187
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Thanks for confirming my assessment. Converting technical capabilities to indigenous subsystems requires a national mission. Unfortunately our ordering process focuses mostly on costs, so favours suppliers who've already monetised their research costs. There's no incentive to develop unless the end...
- 22 Dec 2023 17:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140187
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
ISRO/DRDO/etc have been trying to develop some CAD/CAM/simulation softwares for decades. Nothing much has come from it other than some internal codes for specific purposes (eg. Computational Fluid dynamics ). But nothing that is like a commercial software. ... I am aware of this Autolay thing. I do...
- 21 Dec 2023 18:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140187
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
^^Yes I can partly confirm to the point of paper 2D drawing being replaced by computer 3D modelling. Having seen first hand, my father-in-law standing for hours and drawing for HAL, we have moved or should I say leapfrogged. Did DRDO/HAL develop their own 3D software or did they use SolidWorks whic...
- 19 Dec 2023 11:57
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Yet I also find it bizarre that we can't develop such technology ourselves. This shouldn't be some super-difficult thing to do. I don't know why we have to boast and brag that we are a space power, when we have to buy anything and everything from abroad. We can do this stuff more cheaply. Unfortuna...
- 06 Dec 2023 10:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
What is a hybrid rocket and what are the green propellants used? I don't see any info about this on their website either.. Hybrid rocket means that it is a hybrid of liquid rocket and solid rocket. Typically it means using a solid fuel and liquid oxidiser. Virgin Galactic uses hybrid rocket in its ...
- 29 Nov 2023 09:37
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107133
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
https://x.com/alpha_defense/status/1729393639703662716?s=20 ---> 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟱𝟱𝟴𝟵! Rs 5589 was the difference in the price between Acoustics India Pvt Ltd and BaE-HAL Software Ltd bids for the role *Senior Domain Expert*. https://x.com/Tej_Intel/status/1729136458542522424?s=20 ---> Imagine a company has to...
- 01 Sep 2023 16:44
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
- Replies: 1355
- Views: 923952
Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Tis great on appointment. I however feel that all retired ISRO people have a ton of stuff to contribute. The GOI should retain them (the leaders and people with solid contributions) in some advisory capacity on Space. They can chart out future stuff and also provide youngsters in ISRO their knowled...
- 11 Aug 2023 11:06
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Lots of Info about Selection of Build Materiel for STARSHIP I don't want to get into a debate of Stainless steel vs Carbon Fibre Composites. Both are good, depending on the application. Rather my problem is with Elon Musk in general and Starship in Particular. Elon Musk has made a list of extraordi...
- 04 Aug 2023 20:59
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Elon said the following on usage of stainless steel by Spacex in starship instead of Aluminium/carbon fiber: Carbon Fiber Composite: 1. Costs 130$/kg 2. For Starship needed a huge autoclave (9 meters dia, 70 meters length) 3. Composites are porous to hot gases, needs an inner liner which adds to co...
- 19 Apr 2023 12:22
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4794
- Views: 1561113
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
https://swarajyamag.com/infrastructure/railways-float-bids-for-procurement-of-19-modern-rail-testing-cars-for-detection-of-track-defects The tender has been floated with the requirements like the manufacturer having supplied SPURT cars in multiple countries and having an experience of testing more t...
- 07 Apr 2023 10:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
In a more positive news, Cabinet has given nod to Indian Space Policy 2023...the aim is to encourage Pvt Sector in activities such as satellite design & even launches while ISRO will focus on advanced Space related R&D activities. I am pretty sure there will be a lot of hand-holding from IS...
- 06 Apr 2023 18:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Let's put things in perspective here.. China does 40-60 launches a year, some of them really heavy ones. We do 4-6 . China has a space station in orbit and rovers on Mars, things we can only dream of China has a massive pool of talent in R&D for aerospace and defence research, while we run after...
- 16 Feb 2023 08:21
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6402
- Views: 2107133
Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Commercial aviation (and by extension engines for it) is a much bigger deal than military aviation. Moreover converted versions of passenger aeroplanes are used for military transport, refuelers, awacs, etc. However as a country we have invested into developing fighter aircraft and some helicopters ...
- 14 Feb 2023 09:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 834619
Re: Indian Education System
Amber G., you measure the institution's success by the success of its students/graduates. In other words, the student/graduate is the 'product'. By that measure, I am also a successful 'product' of IITK. Also I am a successful 'product' of my school and coaching institution. It could be argued that ...
- 10 Feb 2023 18:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8979
- Views: 2615604
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
US funding to Indian academia would make it even bigger of a disaster than it currently is. Already as it is, Indian scientific endeavour is totally stymied by the need to generate 'papers' approved by 'international publications' which is mostly controlled by US and EU. Any kind of indigenization o...
- 07 Feb 2023 11:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
What the flying-f@$%! We have China breathing down our necks & the Forces have spent only 52% of their Capex in 2022-23. Why? Because cannot place orders with Russia Here is a novel idea - how about ordering indigenous weapons? https://swarajyamag.com/defence/defence-just-50-per-cent-of-the-all...
- 07 Feb 2023 11:40
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Education System
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 834619
Re: Indian Education System
Some news from my alma mater IIT Kanpur... (Similar news items from other IIT's and premier institutes in India) As the placements season kicks off - I - Impressive! ₹40,000,00 (~$500,000) starting salary+comp for a fresh graduate from IIT Kanpur. IIT-K student hits record ₹4 crore placement jackpo...
- 26 Jan 2023 14:04
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3256
- Views: 2397688
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Can somebody remind me, which verse of Veda says that or for the new age people, what article of the constitution? We are not a country governed by Vedas or constitutions. We are governed by 'Circulars' and 'Notices' issued by random petty bureaucrats. It is a a legacy of the British raj that we do...
- 25 Jan 2023 14:36
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Jet pack i don't understand. But robotic mules make a great deal of sense. No, they don't. It has been proven conclusively that conventional mules (ie. of the horse variety) are simply superior to robotic mules in every way. IC-engine based mules make a ton of noise, and battery powered ones just l...
- 25 Jan 2023 11:22
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
- 05 Jan 2023 11:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
^ I would recommend against that approach. Generally, DRDO scientists have a policy not to entertain unauthorized proposals. The general rule is that you don't contact them, they contact you. TDF is different because it is a scheme in which you can apply against a specific project. Having received b...
- 28 Dec 2022 10:19
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
- Replies: 2941
- Views: 1084419
Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Estonian one is much more mature system (NATO uses it). But placing a token order even will allow the desi company to get resources for scaling their own system. There is no other way than orders for a company to mature a system. A token order can help startups in raising funds from market to scale...
- 23 Dec 2022 15:41
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Then nothing will get developed in this country apart from low risk screwdriver tech. In most cases reqmts are world class and subsystem providers from both pvt and public sectors struggle to match reqmts, till 2-3 iterations are completed. CAG doesn't look into the tech aspect all. It's been a goo...
- 19 Dec 2022 11:28
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
ISRO, In-Space Sign MoU With Vyom Space To Build Private Space Capsules. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gurugram, Haryana-based private space firm, Vyom Space Exploration and Services Private Limited, for its “human and cargo transp...
- 18 Nov 2022 15:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Hey guys just a question I've been thinking about for quite some time. Over the last 2 years, I've been seeing an endless stream of articles from GE, Rolls Royce , Dassault, Siemens , and all such kinds of companies on how they want to participate in India's 'atma-nirbhar Bharat' program and 'help' ...
- 05 Oct 2022 19:55
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140187
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Order 108 then 92 later? Proves IAF has learned NOTHING from LCA Mk.1 program as far as economies of scale and production capacity is concerned. They are still acting as an import customer This order + follow on options ONLY works when buying from foreign OEMs who have an existing production run th...
- 21 Jul 2022 13:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
- Replies: 2732
- Views: 1140187
Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
To add my 2 cents to the brouhaha, I would say that such kind of news is highly disappointing to the entire indigenization efforts in the country, whether it is DRDO, DPSUs, pvt sector, startups, MSME, etc. Many (including myself) have put a lot on the line and become involved in the technology deve...
- 19 Jul 2022 18:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 1375
- Views: 534215
Re: Indian IT Industry
Regardless of whether the Breitbart report has any truth to it or not, the American public has essentially accepted mass outsourcing and H1B Visas in the tech sector based on the idea that they 'need world class talent' to be 'globally competitive'. Until now, this has mostly held true. But if it tu...
- 13 Jul 2022 12:26
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3256
- Views: 2397688
Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
In all these experiences, the fact stands out loud and clear that if Indians are placed in mission mode then they have the capability of exceeding things for the better. I sometimes wonder if we can take the import item list ( a very long one) and for each product we create a mission mode project a...
- 11 Jul 2022 18:33
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Not to my knowledge. And you cannot really do it like that. There is 'know how' and there is the production of 1000s of tons of material at an economically viable scale, something which is not possible by DRDO's RnD facilities. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/paper-/-woo...
- 11 Jul 2022 14:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/ed-attaches-assets-worth-rs-5723-cr-of-kemrock-industriess-md-in-loan-fraud-case20220211193712/ A lot of folks ask from time to time why nothing is happening in the supposed manufacture of carbon fibre in India by Kemrock (now Reliance Kemrock) which...
- 29 Jun 2022 10:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
- 28 Jun 2022 08:44
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5251
- Views: 1554547
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
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- 24 Mar 2022 13:50
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
- Replies: 1045
- Views: 770478
Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
FWIW Article on ISRO's problems retaining young talent https://theprint.in/science/wheres-the-research-why-space-institute-iists-tailor-made-graduates-dont-stay-at-isro/881293/ As a long time resident of IIST and partner of ISRO I would observe that the problems in ISRO mentioned above are a microc...
- 09 Mar 2022 14:23
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1966
- Views: 807004
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Just curiosity (perhaps a little skeptic one)...how are these college pass outs able to bring out slick weapons? Do these folks have immense help from ex-OFB engineers etc? In current age, with Youtube etc., large quantity of information can be amassed quickly but still it is surprising & hones...