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by dinesha
04 Jan 2011 09:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Agni-V to be test fired in September 2011 http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ws030111Defence.asp BY Ritu Sharma Delhi India will acquire an inter-continental strike capability as it intends to test-fire the indigenous inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V with a range of 6...
by dinesha
03 Jan 2011 20:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armed Forces Senior Appointments & Officers
Replies: 168
Views: 61139

Re: Armed Forces Senior Appointments & Officers

Vice Admiral D.K. Joshi takes over as CISC http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/vice-admiral-dk-joshi-takes-over-as-cisc/articleshow/7197398.cms Vice Admiral D.K. Joshi on Friday took cover as the chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee ( CISC )) ...
by dinesha
02 Jan 2011 20:48
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1181829

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

PM to dedicate Tarapur nuke reprocessing unit next week http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pm-to-dedicate-tarapur-nuke-reprocessing-unit-next-week/420362/ Amidst controversy over the 10,000 Mw Jaitapur nuclear power project in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...
by dinesha
02 Jan 2011 12:27
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1181829

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Let me just remark here that NPCIL doesn't design reactor cores. It constructs and operates the reactors. The final engineering drawings are though put together by NPCIL together with BARC. This is because they need to place order for equipment. The design work for 220/540/700 MWe reactors was done...
by dinesha
02 Jan 2011 11:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military
Replies: 3954
Views: 1877405

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

Excellent photography... wallpaper worth!!!

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More at Tarmak007
http://tarmak007.blogspot.com/2010/12/b ... ndian.html
by dinesha
02 Jan 2011 10:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1110759

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

HEMRL’s latest: Ammo safe from enemy missile Pune. Scientists at the Pune’s High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a DRDO establishment, have come up with 12 explosives under the series — Insensitive Munitions — that explode when fired at enemy targets but do not detonate if the stored ...
by dinesha
31 Dec 2010 09:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 596530

Re: Geopolitical thread

X-post China readying for military conflict from all directions, says minister http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-readying-for-military-conflict-from-all-directions-says-minister/articleshow/7194167.cms#ixzz19exXWeQo China's defence minister BEIJING: China's defence minister has pu...
by dinesha
31 Dec 2010 09:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
Replies: 5192
Views: 727742

Re: Managing Chinese Threat

China readying for military conflict from all directions, says minister http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-readying-for-military-conflict-from-all-directions-says-minister/articleshow/7194167.cms#ixzz19exXWeQo China's defence minister BEIJING: China's defence minister has put asid...
by dinesha
31 Dec 2010 09:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1353054

Re: China Military Watch

China readying for military conflict from all directions, says minister http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/China-readying-for-military-conflict-from-all-directions-says-minister/articleshow/7194167.cms#ixzz19exXWeQo China's defence minister BEIJING: China's defence minister has put asid...
by dinesha
30 Dec 2010 14:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

One possibility is that: GLSV-F06 was launched with heavier and longer third stage with additional 4 tonnes of propellant for cryogenic engine. Payload was also heavier by 90 kgs then previous launch. Thus the launch vehicle had ‘heavier head’ by ~4.1 tonnes. The GSLV performed normally till around ...
by dinesha
29 Dec 2010 08:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

ISRO cannot afford failures
IDSA COMMENT
http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/ISROcan ... ele_281210

Suspected debris of exploded rocket washes ashore
http://www.sify.com/news/suspected-debr ... cgged.html
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 16:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 422084

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

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LIVEFIST
DRDO Demonstrates Indigenous Aerostat
http://livefist.blogspot.com/2010/12/dr ... _4876.html
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 16:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

India plans to launch 30 satellites in next decade http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/india-plans-to-launch-30-satellites-in-next-decade/articleshow/7178124.cms BANGALORE: India is mulling to launch at least 30 earth observation satellites in the next one decade , a senior off...
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 13:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Radar - Specs & Discussions
Replies: 1148
Views: 422084

Re: Radar - Specs & Discussions

Tarmak007-India's Akashdeep is ready: DRDO's Agra lab tests critical surveillance technologies successfully on Aerostat http://tarmak007.blogspot.com/2010/12/indias-akashdeep-is-ready-drdos-agra.html ... A DRDO official attached to its HQ in New Delhi says that the payload for the Aerostat was take...
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 12:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

^^^^^
Sandeep Unninathan specifically mentioned that K4 would be tested for second time in January 2011.
Some visual treat for jingoes I wish.
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 12:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

We will now review GSLV programme: ISRO T.S. Subramanian SRIHARIKOTA: The disaster that struck the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F06) on Saturday will not affect the transponder augmentation for the continuance of telecommunication, telecasting and weather forecasting services prov...
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 12:29
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1181829

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

X-post DRDO readies underwater missile test-fire Hemant Kumar RoutExpress News Service First Published : 28 Dec 2010 02:58:14 AM ISTLast Updated : 28 Dec 2010 09:40:33 AM IST http://expressbuzz.com/nation/drdo-readies-underwater-missile-test-fire/234790.html BALASORE: AFTER the success of Prithvi-II...
by dinesha
28 Dec 2010 12:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

DRDO readies underwater missile test-fire Hemant Kumar RoutExpress News Service First Published : 28 Dec 2010 02:58:14 AM ISTLast Updated : 28 Dec 2010 09:40:33 AM IST http://expressbuzz.com/nation/drdo-readies-underwater-missile-test-fire/234790.html BALASORE: AFTER the success of Prithvi-II, the ...
by dinesha
27 Dec 2010 16:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

http://www.livemint.com/2010/12/26213557/Glitches-may-mar-prospects-at.html ... Scientific experts say that because the recent failures of the GSLV involved components that were common to the PSLV, the snags were likely to be more “engineering-related” and less about a fundamental lack of understand...
by dinesha
27 Dec 2010 08:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Hardware defect suspected for rocket failure http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/hardware-defect-suspected-for-rocket-failure/articleshow/7169237.cms BANGALORE: Initial analysis of the data from Saturday's aborted launch of an Indian rocket indicated a hardware defect might hav...
by dinesha
26 Dec 2010 10:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Second Failure of Indian Satellite Rocket GSLV Dec 26th, 2010 Sunday Times of India - Delhi Edition Posted @ http://viewstonews.com/index.php/second-failure-of-indian-satellite-rocket-gslv/technology Second Failure of Indian Satellite Rocket GSLV , The second failure of the Geo-Synchronous Satellit...
by dinesha
26 Dec 2010 10:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

^^^^ http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?p=995980#p995980 GSLV rocket now taller, heavier http://www.hindustantimes.com/GSLV-rocket-now-taller-heavier/Article1-639557.aspx India's geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV), scheduled to blast off on Monday with an advanced communicati...
by dinesha
23 Dec 2010 20:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3890
Views: 1338572

Re: LCA News and Discussions

"I am become death, the destroyer of worlds"
Kalo 'smi loka-ksaya-krt pravrddho
Lokan samahartum iha pravrttah
by dinesha
23 Dec 2010 18:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 3950
Views: 1292773

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Dated but excellent article (posted previously) UP PERISCOPE -Aug 03 2008 http://www.indianexpress.com/news/up-periscope/343796/0 ... The first challenge was to build two sub-sections of 6.2-metre diameter for the capsule as a trial. A Scorpene is around 67 metres long and is made in phases where 16...
by dinesha
23 Dec 2010 16:48
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1181829

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Is the 12 numbers of Scorpene been confirmed? Dont recollect the follow on order of 6 being mentioned as confirmed before.. ^^^ This is wrong info. DCNS has offered to provided 6 more Scorpene as part of project-75I.. but it is hilgly unlikely that they will get to build more .. As originally envis...
by dinesha
23 Dec 2010 09:05
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2
Replies: 4158
Views: 1181829

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -2

Modernization of the Indian Submarine Fleet http://gcreport.com/index.php/analysis/181-modernization-of-the-indian-submarine-fleet .... Apart from the diesel-electric submarines India also continues to expand its fleet of nuclear powered submarines. India now possesses its own SSBN submarine, the I...
by dinesha
21 Dec 2010 11:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

ISRO may take a call on GSLV mission tomorrow (Tuesday-21/12/2010) Published: Monday, Dec 20, 2010, 16:23 IST Place: Bangalore | Agency: PTI http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_isro-may-take-a-call-on-gslv-mission-tomorrow_1483751 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to take a d...
by dinesha
21 Dec 2010 09:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 518386

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

Robert Blackwill's Strategy: Divide and Rule-Redux Plan B in Afghanistan ROBERT D BLACKWILL , Dec 21, 2010, 12.00am IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Plan-B-in-Afghanistan/articleshow/7134317.cms#ixzz18iStIEpe US policy toward Afghanistan involves spending scores of bill...
by dinesha
21 Dec 2010 08:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

They pushed out the BMD test for the Prithvi test, probably want to make sure the target 'behaves' this time? http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-successfully-flighttests-pilotless-lakshya/727063/ Lakshya, a sub-sonic and re-usable aerial target system remote controlled from the ground and desi...
by dinesha
19 Dec 2010 23:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

You were far off from the actual number... you argue just for the sake of argument.. You should have exhibited your knowledge in your first post itself instead of a “The last time it failed, the culprit was found in the form of fuel boost turbo pump - a complex pump with 4k RPM.” edit: I take it back
by dinesha
19 Dec 2010 20:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

The article you've quoted clearly has a typo because cryogenic engine turbines don't run at such low RPM. Which turbo pump fizzled? is it the LOX or LH2, because both have different job to do as per the fuel mix ratio. One spins faster than the other. Since it has come through the mouth of some ISR...
by dinesha
19 Dec 2010 20:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

SM3 is no silver bullet. Had it been so, Uncle Sam would not be loosing sleep against chinese carrier killing missile. They foresee pearl harbour, albeit this time from China sans Kamikaze. There is hardly anything SM3 can do against sea skimming, supersonic multi Brahmos coming in from varying fli...
by dinesha
18 Dec 2010 19:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch
Replies: 4017
Views: 518386

Re: Af-Pak -> Pak-Af Watch

Afghan president seems to favour Pakistan over India Ajai Shukla / Kabul December 18, 2010, 0:00 IST http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/afghan-president-seems-to-favour-pakistan-over-india/418739/ Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai’s steadfast support for India is being apparently overtake...
by dinesha
18 Dec 2010 19:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

BTW: Why do we paint our Flag and Country’s name is our missiles. None of P-5 powers do that..
by dinesha
18 Dec 2010 18:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 4004
Views: 1181615

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on way, 14 big deals in offing The Hindu The two sides are also expected to ink a $4.3 billion (Rs 19,350 crore) deal for 42 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters to be manufactured by HAL. Russia has increased the price significantly, considering India bought 40 such fighters fo...
by dinesha
17 Dec 2010 19:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Brahmos is in existence since last 6-7 years. China and even Pakistan must have done some simulations to devise strategies to counter the Air/Land/Sea version. If somebody can shed some light on possible ways to counter Brahmos? Can SM3 with 500KM range and 3.5 Mach provide reliable defence against ...
by dinesha
17 Dec 2010 16:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 960108

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

GSLV rocket now taller, heavier http://www.hindustantimes.com/GSLV-rocket-now-taller-heavier/Article1-639557.aspx India's geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV), scheduled to blast off on Monday with an advanced communication satellite (GSAT-5P), is now taller by two metres and heavier by f...
by dinesha
17 Dec 2010 08:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1205166

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

DRDO to test advanced defence interceptor next week http://www.indianexpress.com/news/DRDO-to-test-advanced-defence-interceptor-next-week/725836 Undeterred by the December 11 failure of Agni-II prime ballistic missile test flight —— the missile fell into the sea a few seconds after launch —— the De...
by dinesha
16 Dec 2010 16:16
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1418226

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

Centre planning to set up telecom security panel http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Centre-planning-to-set-up-telecom-security-panel/articleshow/7108958.cms NEW DELHI: With Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring corporates about the government's move to tighten the phone tapping monitoring sy...