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Vips what exactly with BHEL-GE Power make in India for IN? The article has marketing buzzwords but no details.
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Ramanaji this is from Business Standard.
The Indian Navy is considering building a second indigenous aircraft carrier, referred to as IAC-2, to add to the combat capability already provided by two carriers: a Russian one called INS Vikramaditya and an indigenous carrier, soon to be commissioned, called INS Vikrant.

With IAC-2 likely to be similar in size and combat power to two existing Royal Navy carriers — HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales — a British-French consortium is offering to provide the power system for IAC-2.

With India unable to build a nuclear propulsion system for IAC-2, the British-French consortium, designated the “Power and Propulsion Sub-Alliance”, is offering an “Integrated Full Electric Propulsion System”.

This will include two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and an alternator supplied by GE Energy, and two Rolls-Royce propellers. The alliance between GE and BHEL is expected to build the alternator in India.
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Ok that makes sense.
And its khayli pulao to dream of nuke propulsion for the IAC-2.
Some unnamed officers gives such ideas and that gets stuck in press's mind to beat up progress reports.
Who decided on the need for nuke power for IAC-2?
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ramana wrote:Vips what exactly with BHEL-GE Power make in India for IN? The article has marketing buzzwords but no details.
This unit of GE was actually an independent company from UK called Converteam. They got acquired by GE a few years ago and as with most typical GE acquisitions they screwed it up.
we used to supply several components to the original company but not much anymore. They basically make high power inverters based motor drives for large size motors. Also a lot of systems for wind energy turbine generators. I dont think they did much with IN till I was in touch with their tech guys but its been a few years, so maybe they do something now.
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Mr. Ashok Verghese, Director - Hindustan University invites you to join us at AeroCON 2022: International Aerospace Conference with the theme “Autonomous Airborne Systems – Trends, Challenges & Opportunities”

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Join the virtual #industry interaction for the eight #MAKE #Projects of the #Indian #Air #Force which have been accorded in-principle approval by the Defence Acquisition Council.

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Vips wrote:Ramanaji this is from Business Standard.


With India unable to build a nuclear propulsion system for IAC-2, the British-French consortium, designated the “Power and Propulsion Sub-Alliance”, is offering an “Integrated Full Electric Propulsion System”.

This will include two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and an alternator supplied by GE Energy, and two Rolls-Royce propellers. The alliance between GE and BHEL is expected to build the alternator in India.
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the capability is very much there ., but then the question is of who will fund that project ! .. but if it goes to defence council things could be speeded up.. but then again priorities go to the SSKs
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ramana wrote:Ok that makes sense.
And its khayli pulao to dream of nuke propulsion for the IAC-2.
Some unnamed officers gives such ideas and that gets stuck in press's mind to beat up progress reports.
Who decided on the need for nuke power for IAC-2?
not who but what .. EMALS
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Gujarat girl’s innovation to keep soldiers warm at Siachen
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The jacket manufacturing company's website

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Mudda Aapka: Make in India in Defence Sector | 04 May, 2022
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Almost all defence orders will now go to domestic industry: Army Vice Chief
The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) in future for almost all weapons and equipment will be given to the Indian industry, Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen BS Raju said this while inaugurating the North Tech Symposium in Udhampur on Saturday. “Future wars need to be fought with indigenous equipment,” he said.

An AoN is accorded by the Defence Ministry for a particular weapon system or equipment at the beginning of the procurement process. Over 150 Indian companies participated in the symposium, showcasing the technologies they have on offer to the Indian armed forces.
Addressing the participants, Raju said, “Hereafter, the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) will only be given to indigenous defence manufacturers. We will come more than half a distance to meet your aspirations. We will give you all the facilities that are required, whether it is equipment, testing facilities, and, most importantly, our time.”

Raju told the industry members that the Army will “not ask you the moon” and the Preliminary Service Quality Requirements (PSQRs), the requirements that an equipment or weapon needs to meet, “that we are going to give are going to be reasonable so that you are able to produce”. He said if the industry can meet 80 per cent of “our aspirations, then we will go ahead and issue orders”.

He later told journalists that the Army is working on making the PSQRs simpler. Army’s strict PSQRs have been a cause of lament by many industry members.


Speaking about the kind of technology the Army is looking for, Raju said, “We need drones of all kinds which are able to do persistent surveillance, carry payload, carry ammunition to the place of choice, secure communication, medical equipment, troops on ground need good habitat and so on.”
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Bwahahaha this called lobbying. Meanwhile DRDO was hauled over the coals for decades.
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We could have done this starting from the 90s. Which is when people like SoKo started investing in their domestic defense industry (and now we are importing arty, thinking of importing tanks and subs from them. Sigh).

A bit of political will goes a long way.

It is worth introspecting why we did not have the political will.
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There was political will, but was spent on a higher order need. In the late 80s and 90s, import substitution was being panned in order to justify opening up the economy. Lots of people were keen to import both processes and products.

Secondly, The Innovator's Dilemma had not yet been published. The ideas on how to systematically build capability were not broadly known outside keen readers of the HBR.
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Webinar on Indigenization of Major LRUs (Aviation Sector)
Scheduled for May 13, 2022 15:00 Hrs
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Hello folks,
Been in touch with a few MPs (both BJP and non-BJP), with whom I have been chatting since a few days. I asked about the Kaveri engine and its funding and current status. They have no clue about it at all [not militarily inclined], but are willing to ask questions of the government about it. Do people here want specific questions asked about it? If so, please let me know here, and I will transmit it to our MPs who are willing to ask the questions.
Regards,
Shanmukh

PS: If there are very specific military indigenisation questions, they might be willing to ask those as well [but I cannot promise this, though I will try].
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Shanmukh wrote: PS: If there are very specific military indigenisation questions, they might be willing to ask those as well [but I cannot promise this, though I will try].
Let's try to raise following points:
1. Why did we never commissioned any flying testbed for a project of this nature? Now with 4 Boeing deregistered, why the government has not taken steps to convert one of them to FTB?

2. Why the Government is not launching a national mission for engine development program on the lines of IGMDP? How long shall we be beholden to a foreign nation to provide us critical tech?

3. What has the Safran not invested its share of offset in Kaveri development as agreed upon during Rafale deal?
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May 7, 2022 North Tech Symposium was organized under the aegis of HQ Northern Command at Udhampur
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with Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen BS Raju, at North Tech Symposium 2022, at Udhampur

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https://www.gridbots.com/
at North Tech Symposium 2022, at Udhampur

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Leospear Defence Pvt Ltd from Bengaluru, at NorthTech symposium organised by Northern Command of the Indian Army at Udhampur, Jammu.


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A Day at North Tech Symposium | A grand exhibition of MAKE IN INDIA Defence Equipment
May 8, 2022
Featuring Vice Chief of Army Staff BVS Raju and Army North Commander Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi

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https://iconnect75.com/about-us.php
A series of iconic 75 Industry connect ('i'-connect) events to showcase the achievements in various Science &Technology areas. It will consolidate efforts of DSIR/CSIR, DBT and DST departments of Ministry of Science &Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences to reach out to industry.

The purpose is to forge partnerships with industry in thematic /focus areas. Each 'i'-Connect event will include a variety of programs such as mega industry conferences, plenary talks, technical exhibitions, B2B meetings, round table discussions as well as breakout sessions which would enable promotion and fostering of business(es).
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The Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) will develop a Wargame Research and Development Centre in New Delhi for the Indian Army
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chennai startup bala aatral solutions wins grants worth rs 3 crore from ministry of defence to develop ar and vr solutions
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Indigenisation of Major LRUs (Weapons)
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SinghS wrote:
Shanmukh wrote: PS: If there are very specific military indigenisation questions, they might be willing to ask those as well [but I cannot promise this, though I will try].
Let's try to raise following points:
1. Why did we never commissioned any flying testbed for a project of this nature? Now with 4 Boeing deregistered, why the government has not taken steps to convert one of them to FTB?

2. Why the Government is not launching a national mission for engine development program on the lines of IGMDP? How long shall we be beholden to a foreign nation to provide us critical tech?

3. What has the Safran not invested its share of offset in Kaveri development as agreed upon during Rafale deal?
Thanks, Singh, saar. I have transmitted the questions to my contacts. I will keep you and others informed if they do ask the questions.
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SKM Technologies opens new facility at Aerospace Park
Published: 19th May 2022
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Chairman DRDO, G. Satheesh Reddy seen inspecting Aerospace, Defence components of SKM Technologies Pvt Ltd.
SKM Technologies Pvt. Ltd is a leading world class manufacturer of high precision components and assemblies for some of the reputed companies in India and abroad such as Rafael, Pratt & Whitney, Dedienne Aerospace, Dassault Aviation, Magellan Aerospace Corporation, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), DRDO, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) among others.
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Are we working on any indigenous system like the Russian SVP-24 ? Seems very efficient and affordable.

https://thesaker.is/technology-sitrep-h ... -possible/

The end of the article is quite interesting !
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Cyrano great find and the end perhaps applies to all countries.
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Isn't this exactly what the local upgrades to the Jags etc enable?
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Dunno. What about Tejas ? Does it have or will have such a system?
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Cyrano wrote:Are we working on any indigenous system like the Russian SVP-24 ? Seems very efficient and affordable.

https://thesaker.is/technology-sitrep-h ... -possible/

The end of the article is quite interesting !
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It's been well known going back to decades. The jaguars, Mirage 3 & F1, even mig 27 were capable of this.

Any aircraft with an interface between the mission computer and a modern laser designator pod can also perform such operation.

The American method of adding GPS guidence is still better because the elements of chance is totally removed from strikes.
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Major projects of BEL got affected due to chip shortage

Major projects of the Bengaluru-based Bharat Electronics Limited had got affected due to global chip shortage, a senior official said, adding that the road ahead is, however, expected to be streamlined with many of the suppliers giving the company a commitment to supply chips for different projects. BEL also faced challenges due to the recent geo-political situation arising out of the Russia-Ukraine crisis as many of the equipment meant for Russia could not be transported and on the other hand the supply of many electronic components which BEL was sourcing from Russia and Ukraine was affected.

“Despite challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic, global chip shortage and stiff competition, BEL registered a turnover growth of 9 per cent over the previous year. It also achieved an export turnover of 33.30 million USD and achieved market capitalization of Rs. 60,000 crores. Turnover from indigenous technology was 78 per cent and sales from our defence business was 88 per cent. Our order book value was Rs 57,570 crores as on 1st April 2022,” said Anandi Ramalingam, CMD of BEL.

She further informed that during the last financial year (2021-22) BEL’s Armoured Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle was inducted into Indian Army and the first prototype of the indigenously developed Universal Driver Training Simulator for Rolling Stock (i-UDTS) was also inaugurated during the last financial year. During the year BEL was successful in executing many major orders such as the long range surface-to-air missile, Akash Weapon System, fire control system, Integrated Air Command and Control System, Advanced Composite Communication System, Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite and the Coastal Surveillance System.

BEL also introduced many new products and systems during the year such as the Laser Fence System, IR Jammer for Active Tank Protection System, Drainage Intrusion Detection System, Navigation Complex System, oxygen concentrator and dialysis machine besides many others. During the year BEL also received many significant orders such as the avionics package for LCA, Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite for fighter aircraft, Instrumented Electronic Warfare Range (IEWR), Electronic Voting Machines, Gun electronic upgrade, Electronic Warfare Systems for Ships Weapon Locating Radar, Integrated Observation Equipment etc.

Ramalingam informed that BEL's export performance has been positive and besides an export sales of 33.30 million USD, it had an order book of 269 million USD and acquired orders worth 179 million USD. “We export major products such as coastal Surveillance System, sub-systems of Radar and EW Systems, Cable Looms, Communication Equipment, Radar Finger Printing System, etc. We also signed a contract with Airbus for supply of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Missile Approach Warning Systems (MAWS). We also collaborated with new local partners in Kenya, Chile, Suriname, Malaysia, Nepal and Bangladesh. At the same time we have increased contract manufacturing portfolio by increasing empanelment as global supply chain partner with OEMs,” said Ramalingam.

During the year gone by, BEL also led the expansion of geo-spatial reach and also undertook full scale operationalization of overseas marketing offices in Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Oman. Singapore and New York offices were expanded with marketing cells. BEL has also signed MoU with the Airport Authority of India for Advance Surface Movement Guidance and Control System. “To begin with we have already started the work and are in the process of showing AAI a Proof Of Concept (POC) at Bhubaneswar airport by Dec 2022. Our R&D team is having detailed discussions with the AAI team. Each installation may cost around Rs 100 to Rs 120 crore,” explained Ramalingam.

At the same time BEL is constantly focusing on further developing indigenous technologies. It is focusing more on core areas and R&D to retain IP and all non-core areas are being outsourced to Indian Industries including MSMEs. The procurement from MSMEs contributed around 31 per cent for BEL during the year. BEL is also carrying out import substitution of critical sub-systems through in-house or domestic vendor development and is also providing its test facilities to private vendors.
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DEFENCE EXPO
Mini Defence Expo in Kolkata from July 6-9
The event will give an opportunity to the start-ups and MSMEs to showcase their products
PTI | PUBLISHED 24.05.22, 04:27 PM
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Barath wrote:https://twitter.com/alpha_defense/statu ... kHikw&s=19

Archer UAV bids.
BHEL L1, HAL L6
BEL, not BHEL.
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