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by Hiten
24 Apr 2022 13:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

the IPHWR-700 at KAPS-3 is encountering issues with cooling-ventilation . Operation halted on account of that. KAPP-3 achieved the milestone of first synchronisation with the grid on 10.1.2021 and, thereafter, started injecting infirm power into the grid. Reactor power was raised in steps to 50% of ...
by Hiten
23 Apr 2022 21:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

RAPS-7 will now go critical only in 2023, delayed by at least 1 more year. In this petition, NPCIL had sought extension to draw power beyond June 2022, till when it currently has permission. This, ostensibly, points to prior plans of completing RAPS-7 by June 2022. It makes the case for drawing powe...
by Hiten
19 Apr 2022 23:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

. NPCIL Halts Commissioning Of IPHWR-700 At Kakrapar & Other Indian Nuclear Updates Power generation has stopped at the first IPHWR-700 Reactor, Unit #3 of KAPS since no later than November 2021. NPCIL has also halted it's further commissioning activities. The GoI's Ministry of Statistics and Pr...
by Hiten
14 Apr 2022 18:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2238
Views: 578243

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

INS Tabar doing PASSEX with the Sudanese Navy



ITBP personnel tackling the snow
by Hiten
29 Mar 2022 18:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727435

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

46 IAF MiG-23 fly in the upcoming KGF 2 via https://www.spansen.com/2022/03/46-mig-23-aircraft-bollywood-debut.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRNWluFYFTMVxZ1AR77bweymOUylh1xgV4IGGACo0UBg-3LkQ4fCshOuH9KqiBG6zgUV0K0X0PY-By1h4FtIGFBxtKPAEP-61Pau_Kwmvb9edYPyQZ9bBL6VHH_q...
by Hiten
29 Mar 2022 12:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794694

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

is it normal SOP to use OBM on the BMP-2 ICV? During one such Amphibious Exercise, they tested it with a retrofitted pair of Outboard Motors mounted on it's hind quarters. Details surrounding this trial are sparse. It was carried out by a detachment from the Army Northern Commmand's [NC] 813 Combat ...
by Hiten
28 Mar 2022 17:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727435

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

sublime! via https://www.spansen.com/2022/03/sukhoi-su-30-of-iaf-other-air-forces-development.html https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplJC9cwSaP8QoAf43w819Y9GoWYb4P9opnN5QgLtYDmbQg3pldacyXim5DpCqqp-A67j7EnrAP5I0En8a97dcI327ITsXPDGD2Qy6CLZiBBY3TK4XPdCLQwYj5d694b6HlW6Brx-wccJh...
by Hiten
25 Feb 2022 19:48
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2250223

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

For It's Project 650 Anti-Radiation Missile, DRDO Is Looking At India Inc. To Join Cause

https://www.spansen.com/2022/02/for-its ... a-inc.html
by Hiten
09 Oct 2020 13:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727435

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

a folding stock Micro Uzi, with a Mepro MOR RDS, & rubberized foregrip accessory.

In use with IA SF units

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by Hiten
09 Oct 2020 13:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982551

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

the Rustom-H, modified with it's EO sensor https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOipB-jl_AY/X356-5SZmtI/AAAAAAAAPTE/ELO9vOWrRGM2rVcfJMz86TO9HX0PK0o6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1066/Rustom-H%2BMALE%2BUAV%2B-%2BEO%2BSystem%2B-%2BSATCOM%2BLink%2B-%2BADE%2B-%2BIndia%2B-%2B01.jpg via https://www.spansen.com/2020/10/first-picture...
by Hiten
07 Oct 2020 16:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982551

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

ADE to build full-scale prototypes of the Ghatak. Looking for mfg partners. Up to 14 to be built.

https://www.spansen.com/2020/10/the-gha ... ia-as.html
by Hiten
04 Oct 2020 23:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982551

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

ADE has initiated manufacturing plans of the Abhyas in the pvt sector

https://www.spansen.com/2020/10/confide ... arget.html
by Hiten
29 Sep 2020 18:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

what is this? https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V0UsjwdLK-w/X2Ipq7Efv6I/AAAAAAAAPNo/KKKT78NGrlQfXp3rRuWnlAHG71l06F2SQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/01-01.jpg via https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/what-is-this.html Asked it to google and got this ((All in 3 mouse clicks and even before read Anjun's post ): schematic of 7...
by Hiten
16 Sep 2020 07:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 222790

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

BARC's DRHR has made a Sleep Apnea Device https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/calling-on-industrial-designers-barc.html there should be separate thread to track oddities coming out Organisations setup to pursue something totally different another BARC product, bitter gourd juice & banana cake https:...
by Hiten
15 Sep 2020 23:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1164707

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

IAF ordering 3000 high-capacity Drum Mags for the TAR variants Garuds use

https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/iaf-gar ... rifle.html
by Hiten
14 Sep 2020 10:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441812

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

With This VR System, The Indian Air Force Signals Intent To Get Real With Virtual

https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/with-th ... rtual.html
by Hiten
13 Sep 2020 14:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2238
Views: 578243

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

Indian Army Soldiers Patrolling In The Snow In The Ladakh Region

by Hiten
09 Sep 2020 13:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794694

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Video Shows Indian T-72 Tanks Manoeuvring The World's Highest Battleground; OBJECTIVE: Neutralise Thrust Of Chinese Aggression In Ladakh The recent escalation of aggression by the Chinese, on India's border with Tibet, brings into focus availability of options for an Indian pushback, in the event of...
by Hiten
08 Sep 2020 08:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2238
Views: 578243

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

file footage of IA T-72 mobilisation in Ladakh

by Hiten
06 Sep 2020 22:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794694

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Fighting Night Blindness, Indian Army To Upgrade It's BMP II For Night Combat Capability https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/fighting-night-blindness-indian-army-to.html I skim-read the entire EoI and did not find a single word saying it was an emergency purchase due to 2020 Ladakh Standoff. https://in...
by Hiten
06 Sep 2020 17:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794694

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Fighting Night Blindness, Indian Army To Upgrade It's BMP II For Night Combat Capability In an out of character manner, the Indian Army [IA] has cited the current, sensitive Border situation, in it's call, seeking Expression Of Interest [EOI] for the Armament Upgrade of BMP-2/2K. https://www.spansen...
by Hiten
04 Sep 2020 19:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5226
Views: 1441812

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Shooting, Spotting & Blinding Lasers Protected India's Prime Minister On August 15, 2020

https://www.spansen.com/2020/09/shootin ... ected.html
by Hiten
28 Aug 2020 13:22
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801961

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

More DASH-IV Helmets Arriving For LCA Tejas Flyers, IAF Trialing Headgears For Jaguar Pilots The Indian Air Force [IAF] has put out a notice, making public intent to acquire 44 more DASH-IV Helmets [24 Nos. - Large; 20 Nos. - Medium sizes]. Pilots flying the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft [LCA] Te...
by Hiten
27 Aug 2020 18:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214527

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Indian Navy is looking for ROV that can blow up underwater mines

https://www.spansen.com/2020/08/indian- ... mines.html
by Hiten
21 Aug 2020 17:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1483115

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016

Why was this decision not taken long ago? Govt's Decision To Ban Import Of Communication Satellites Opens Up Huge Opportunity For Private Players: ISRO Chief https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/govts-decision-to-ban-import-of-communication-satellites-opens-up-huge-opportunity-for-private-players-isr...
by Hiten
18 Aug 2020 00:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

These Photographs Of India's Under Construction CIRUS Reactor Is The Stuff That Says, "Forward Thinking Nation"
https://www.spansen.com/2020/08/photogr ... ation.html
by Hiten
06 Aug 2020 08:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

Vips wrote:Fantastic news. Hoping for some update (Good or bad) on Breeder reactor now.
the PFBR now set to become Critical in December 2021

via https://www.spansen.com/2020/08/decembe ... -pfbr.html
by Hiten
19 Jul 2020 13:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4531
Views: 662801

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

How A Chinese Transfer Helped India Power It's Reactors - A One-Off Instance https://www.spansen.com/2020/07/chinese-transfer-helped-india-power-nuclear-reactors.html When India Trained The Saudis, Chinese, Afghans & Others In Matters Nuclear https://www.spansen.com/2020/07/india-trained-saudis-...
by Hiten
16 Jul 2020 15:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848908

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

How The Indian Navy Mounts The Harpoon On It's Neptune, Shows This Naval Calendar https://www.spansen.com/2020/07/indian-navy-mounts-harpoon-missile-boeing-p8i-aircraft-neptune.html Almost did a double take on seeing the photograph above. Took a little while to realise that it shows an AGM-84L Harpo...
by Hiten
01 Jul 2020 14:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1239865

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

The Army Is Looking To Jazz It Up - Could Throw A New Helmet Into The Mix A recent RFI it put up states its intent to buy 100,000 Headgears, that troops can wear pan-India - from -40o C to 50o C, Siachen to Sikar. The ergonomically designed, light-weight Solution must offer protection against 7.62 m...
by Hiten
30 Jun 2020 08:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The IAF History Thread
Replies: 1171
Views: 316548

Re: The IAF History Thread

Watching These IAF HF-24 Marut Fighters Taxiing & Taking To The Air Is A Sight Just As Contemporary The sleek, pencil-slim contours of the HF-24 Marut, developed in the 50s India, with it's elegant, swept-wing & tail configuration, attached to a perfect Area-ruled fuselage, would have been t...
by Hiten
28 Jun 2020 15:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2238
Views: 578243

Re: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces

x-posting from IA History Thread

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Receiving 5-Star Rank & Handing Over Command To General Bewoor



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY0JbBcIq7Y
by Hiten
28 Jun 2020 15:53
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Army History Thread
Replies: 1018
Views: 442817

Re: Indian Army History Thread

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Receiving 5-Star Rank & Handing Over Command To General Bewoor



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY0JbBcIq7Y
by Hiten
24 May 2020 17:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3324
Views: 727435

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

when a IN Sea King pilot thought he was flying the GSLV

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