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Congratulations Saurabh to you and your team..
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csaurabh wrote:Our company received a TDF grant from DRDO. I did a small press release 8)
https://primeinsights.in/vashishtha-res ... e-limited/
Congrats. Well done.
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DRDO, Indian Army successfully test-fires made-in-India ‘Anti Tank Missile’

Adding more firepower to the defence ecosystem of the country, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army successfully test-fired indigenously-developed Laser-Guided ‘Anti-Tank Guided Missile’ (ATGM) from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun at KK Ranges with support of Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S) in Ahmednagar.

https://twitter.com/DRDO_India/status/1 ... yYphpt92Yw

It is noteworthy that the made-in-India Laser Guided missile hit the bull’s eye with textbook precision. The trial has established the ATGMs capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum ranges. Further, telemetry systems also recorded the satisfactory flight performance of the missile.

Appreciating the efforts of DRDO and Indian Army for the successful trial of the Laser Guided ATGM, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the development of this system is an important step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.

DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy also congratulated the teams involved in design, development and trial of the system. Successful development of laser guided ATGM will enhance the fire power of the MBT Arjun, he stated.

Deciphering ATGM

Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) consists of a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles.

Notably, the laser-guided missile has been designed & developed with multi-platform launch capability and is presently undergoing technical evaluation trials from the 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun.

With the successful trial, the ATGM’s capability to engage targets from minimum to maximum range has been established. Previously engaging the targets at lower ranges was the major challenge due to the dimensional constraints of the Arjun tank, which has been successfully accomplished with the trail.

MBT Arjun: A state-of-the-art tank

Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun is a multi-laboratory programme of DRDO with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) as the lead Laboratory. MBT Arjun is a state-of-the-art tank with superior fire power, high mobility, and excellent protection. Twelve Mk 1 prototypes of MBT Arjun have been manufactured and its performance tests have provided satisfactory results.

Some of the breakthroughs achieved by CVRDE during the development of MBT Arjun are in Engine, Transmission, Hydropneumatic Suspension, Hull and Turret, and Gun Control System.

It is important to note that, the superior armour defeating capability of the indigenously developed Fin Stabilized Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot (FSAPDS) ammunition and 120 mm calibre rifled gun give the battle tank an edge over contemporary world tanks.

Further, the rifled 120 mm Arjun gun together with the newly developed super velocity ammunition, can eliminate any contemporary armour used in tanks.
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csaurabh wrote:Our company received a TDF grant from DRDO. I did a small press release 8)
https://primeinsights.in/vashishtha-res ... e-limited/

Congrats. Great job.
Tough requirements.
Good luck.
Dealt with similar work.
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csaurabh wrote:Our company received a TDF grant from DRDO. I did a small press release 8)
https://primeinsights.in/vashishtha-res ... e-limited/
Congrats Csaurabh saar on a well deserved grant win. Hope you get many more of the same and also later translate to actual orders to grow your company in the defense sector.
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https://twitter.com/Archit_Ch/status/14 ... 02VhKjedIw ---> DRDO's IRDE has issued a tender for flight testing of an "IR Sensor for airborne applications" on a Hawker 800 testbed. A Hawker 800 based flight test bed was also used for the Uttam AESA, called the Virupaksha.

https://twitter.com/Archit_Ch/status/14 ... 02VhKjedIw ---> Requirements were mentioned in the tender documents. The tender ID is 2022_DRDO_511923_1.

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https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/ ... uUjdchoY1g ---> HAL's massive new helicopter factory at Tumkaru is almost complete. Work on assembly lines, helipad, ATC, hangars done. Initial production capacity is 30 helos/year and will be enhanced to 60 helos/year. Factory is equipped with modern IBMS technology.
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https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 211193712/

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 was developed by NAL and technology transferred.
Well here it is from the horse's mouth. I spoke to some chaps at NAL last month. Apparently it was a big scam by the Kemrock guy. After transfer of technology from NAL this guy apparently took big loans under the pretense of manufacturing carbon fibre, then grabbed the money and ran.
It seems like the law is catching up to them now..
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Micron Instruments is a light Mechanical Engineering company with over 60 years of experience in the Defence, Aerospace, and Healthcare Industries. They manufacture high precision defence ammunition and allied military products.
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Titan engineering and automation Limited
manufacturing components for
Aircraft Engines and its accesories etc. and
for Underwater systems, Optronics Missiles & UAVs.
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csaurabh wrote: https://www.aninews.in/news/national/ge ... 211193712/
Well here it is from the horse's mouth. I spoke to some chaps at NAL last month. Apparently it was a big scam by the Kemrock guy. After transfer of technology from NAL this guy apparently took big loans under the pretense of manufacturing carbon fibre, then grabbed the money and ran
Unpleasant story about Kemrock!
Is it possible that NAL has transferred the know how directly to DRDO et al, though it wouldn't be in production as in a regular company?
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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/in ... s?from=mdr

I went back and looked up some articles. Just see the date! Quite depressing..

The funny thing is that there is still a ban/sanctions on CF/aramids by the Western countries (since 1998 I think - it was never withdrawn). So the DRDO/ISRO etc have to acquire it through third party jugaads, which I'm sure adds a considerable markup..
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Aero Innovation and Skill Centre to mentor start-ups, students to open on July 16
Around 15-20 start-ups have been shortlisted by the Aero Innovation and Skill Centre.
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Bharat Forge: Making Arms for India

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csaurabh wrote:Our company received a TDF grant from DRDO. I did a small press release 8)
https://primeinsights.in/vashishtha-res ... e-limited/
Amazing and congrats to you and your team. you make us all proud!!!!.
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-ne ... 19093.html

MOD has changed the DAP to enable an Indian Pvt sector defence company to form a majority JV to build helicopters and other weapon systems.

This is wonderful news in terms of adding agility to Indian MIC. As the PSU has the stability and production facilities. The pvt sector has the drive and ability to arrange for capital quickly.

I hope that it will built a system representing best of both worlds.
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https://twitter.com/TheAvenger82/status ... dF1uECKNZw ---> Government directed the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) to include “performance” and “efficiency” audits of the activities undertaken by the military and DRDO. For the first time, audit will extend to capital equipment, weapon systems, and platforms.

https://twitter.com/TheAvenger82/status ... dF1uECKNZw ---> It will scrutinize the shortcomings in planning, implementation, systems affecting outcomes.
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Ministry of Defence
Development Work by Defence Industries
Posted On: 22 JUL 2022 1:29PM by PIB Delhi

In continuous pursuit of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and in sync with the announcement made in the Union Budget 2022-23 that allocated 25% of Defence R&D Budget for industry led R&D, 18 (eighteen) major platforms have been identified and announced by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes prescribed in Defence Acquisition Procedure-2020, namely, Make-I, Make-II, Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX). These Platforms have been identified after extensive consultations with the Services, DRDO and the Industry. The details of these 18 (eighteen) platforms are given below:

Make-I

1. Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
2. Directed Energy Weapons (300 KW and more) [High Powered Electromagnetic Devices and High
Powered Laser Devices]
3. Naval Ship Borne Unmanned Aerial System (NSUAS)
4. Light Weight Tank
5. Self-Healing Mine Fields
6. Unmanned Autonomous AI Based Land Robot
7. 127 mm Naval Gun
8. 127 mm Guided Projectile
9. Electric Propulsion (Engines) for Ships
10. Standoff Airborne Jammer
11. Li-ion Cells/ Li-Sulphur Cells [Portable High Capacity Energy Systems replacing the Conventional Hydrocarbons]

12. Communication System (AFNET System Switches, routers, Encryptors& VOIP phones)

13. Electro Optical (EO) Pod (with subsequent upgrade to EO/IR) with high resolution sensing

14. ‘Plug and Play’ Housing/ Infrastructure for soldiers posted at extreme altitudes.

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Model

Long Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) [High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE)]
Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH)

iDEX

Low Orbit Pseudo Satellites


Make-II

Anti-jamming Systems for Multiple Platforms
These major platforms for industry led design and development in defence sector have been identified taking into consideration multiple factors like the capabilities of Indian industry, being cost effective, faster and scalable; current technological advancements; requirement of future warfare; operational challenges; need for import substitution etc.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Narendra Kumar in Lok Sabha today.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePa ... ID=1843761
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Well, some good news!

AoN for 28K Crores worth carbines, bullet-proof jackets, drones, Guided Pinaka, new area denial ammo, ICV Command vehicle, marine gas turbine for Navy and 14 fast attack craft!

Many of these are IDDM (ICV, Guided Pinaka, drones, area denial ammo, fast attack craft, BPJs etc). But some are license-production (under the Make-in-India garb) - I think the carbines are going to fall into that category & so will the marine gas turbine.

AoN is the first step - hope these will translate to orders in the near future

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ind ... 142590.cms
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The marine gas turbine is a mystery. It is for 1250KW. The Kolkata class uses 4 gas turbines rated at 17MW? The kaveri marine gas turbine is 12MW and news reports indicated that the Navy wanted to restart the effort.

So I hope it is 12500KW and it is for KMGT
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The phrase used was "marine gas turbine generator" - so it might be a power generator (probably for internal power supply) than the main powerplant
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Yes it's a power generator 1250 KW.
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It's power output is quite close to the Abrams gas turbine. I wonder what is the size of this thing?
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Pratyush wrote:It's power output is quite close to the Abrams gas turbine. I wonder what is the size of this thing?
Now, Now.
Don’t go around giving the DG Armr ideas!!!!
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No worries. The DG Armour had rejected the gas turbine for Arjun in early 80s for being fuel guzzlers.

Over the years nothing has changed in the intervening period that a GT could be asked for tank's by the Indian army.
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https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... K8UqFIS0NQ ---> Mr. C. B. Ananthakrishnan (photo on top), Director (Finance) of HAL has taken over the additional charge of the post of Chairman and Managing Director today following the superannuation of Mr R. Madhavan (photo below the first one) as CMD HAL on July 31, 2022.

https://twitter.com/ReviewVayu/status/1 ... K8UqFIS0NQ ---> Mr Ananthakrishnan will hold this post for a period of three months from today or till the post of CMD, HAL is vacant, which ever is earlier.

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They should make him permanent.
Would do wonders for a bean counter to take charge.
Will cut costs and run schedules on time.
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Aerospace & Defence manufacturing show
09-11 November 2022
Banglore International Exhibiton Centre
http://aerodefexpo.com/downloads/aerodef-brochure.pdf
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https://www.thehindu.com/brandhub/pr-re ... 752878.ece
ndian private sector Paninian has successfully demonstrated the design and validation of a 4.5 KN Turbojet Engine which is further being developed into a family of engines in the range of 3-12 KN thrust
How Significant is this?
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If put in to production. It will create an ecosystem of components supplier who in turn can feed the development of a more powerful jet engine.

Wasn't there another Pvt sector company that was developing a 25 kn thrust engine?
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Acting CMD of HAL, Mr.Ananthakrishnan is Director (Finance). What a finance and HR men can do for an aerospace company? They could have extended the tenure of previous CMD for a year or so. The PSEB did conduct interviews for the post of CMD and declared that no suitable candidate is available, even though CEOs , GMs of HAl , one babu and one pawanhans guy( :oops: ) attended the interview. The committee asked HAL to to give notification again.
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Cochin Shipyard assures delivery of India's first indigenous Hydrogen-fuelled electric vessel by next year
https://infra.economictimes.indiatimes. ... r/93511073
12 Aug 2022
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Madhu S Nair on Thursday said that India's first indigenous Hydrogen-fuelled electric vessel is likely to delivered by March-April next year. We have completed the engineering and the construction will also start very soon as we are going to order the equipment required. He added that the fuel cell will be produced by a Pune-based company relying on Indian technology.

The estimated figure for the ship lift-based shipyard at Wellington Island in Kochi is Rs 970 crore. We have taken 42 acres of land on lease for 30 years, where the ship lift-based shipyard will be built. This is for medium-sized ships with a maximum length of 130 meters, a width of 25 meters and a weight of 6,000 tons. There will also be a facility where six such ships can be parked together and lifted, along with a one-and-a-half-kilometre berth. The facility is expected to be commissioned by December 2023 and Kochi will be a ship repair hub after it is commissioned. We are repairing 100 ships per year now. After this we will be commissioned to repair 150-160 ships per year. They have 9,000 employees in the shipyard and they were doing two expansion projects in Kochi worth Rs 2,800 crore.

14 defence orders worth Rs 6,500 crore and have signed the next generation missile vessels worth Rs 9,000-10,000 crore. They have taken orders for 8 ships from Germany as well.
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Very nice! A range of IDDM systems handed over to the IA: Future Infantry Soldier, new generation anti-personnel mine Nipun, hand-held thermal imager (uncooled), upgraded sights system for tanks, high mobility Infantry Protected Vehicles (TASL), Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (Medium - TASL), Mini Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS - not sure if they mean mini/micro-drones for Infantry) & Assault Boats

Read the press release in full. Lots of details!

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1852259
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nice but i see everywhere in the net the amount of explosives that the QRFV can handle :(
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New products developed in India, handed over by Defence Minister.

Indian Army has received the first lot of indigenously-developed equipment and systems today. These include Future Infantry Soldier as a System (F-INSAS), new generation anti-personnel mine ‘Nipun’, rugged and automatic communication system with enhanced capabilities, upgraded sights system for tanks and advanced thermal imagers.

State-of-the art high mobility Infantry Protected Vehicles and Assault Boats were virtually handed over by defence minister enabling the troops deployed along the borders to respond to any challenge in a befitting manner. The equipment/systems have been jointly developed by Indian Army in collaboration with Defence Public Sector Undertakings, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Industry, under the modernization drive.

Rajnath Singh exuded confidence that the equipment and systems will enhance the operational preparedness of the Indian Army and increase their efficiency. He asserted that the infrastructural needs of the Armed Forces are increasing with constantly-changing times. He also called for infrastructural development based on latest technology to help the Armed Forces remain prepared to deal with future challenges. He urged the Armed Forces to strive for excellence and continue dedicating themselves towards Nation Building.

Future Infantry Soldier as a System
Future Infantry Soldier is being equipped with three primary sub systems. The first sub system is the modern state of art assault rifle along with day and night holographic and reflex sights. The sights are mounted on the weapon and also on helmet to enable a 360-degree visibility and accuracy in operational conditions. In addition to the primary weapon system, the soldiers will also be kitted with multi-mode hand grenade which has also been procured indigenously along with multi-purpose knife.
The F-INSAS system includes an AK-203 assault rifle, which is a Russian-origin gas-operated, magazine-fed and fire assault rifle.

The second sub system is protection system. This gives protection through a specially designed helmet and a bullet proof jacket. The third sub system consists of communication and surveillance system. The F-INSAS system has capabilities such as hands-free, secured advanced communications set for real-time exchange of information with the command posts and enhanced situational awareness. This F-INSAS system is capable of further upgradation by incorporating real time data connectivity.

Anti-Personnel mine ‘Nipun’
Primarily, Anti- Personnel mine works as the first line of defence against infiltrators and enemy infantry. For a long time, the Indian Army has been using vintage NMM 14 mines. Indigenously developed ‘Nipun’ is the joint effort of Armament Research and Development Establishment, Pune and the Indian industry. It will enhance the protection provided to the troops on the borders. The mine is more potent and effective than the existing anti-personnel mine.

Hand Held Thermal Imager (Uncooled)
This equipment is for surveillance and detection. It gives visibility in both day and night and in adverse weather conditions to the soldiers to detect enemy movement and activities.

Commander Thermal Imaging Sight for T-90 tank
This equipment gives enhanced visibility and range to the commanders of armoured columns. Earlier, in T-90 tanks had image intensification systems which had its own limitations and constraints. The limitations have been overcome by use of thermal imaging sight produced by India Optel Limited.

Downlink Equipment with Recording Facility
This downlink equipment helps the helicopters in carrying out constant reconnaissance and surveillance of the borders and operational areas. While on missions, reconnaissance data observed is recorded in the system and can be accessed only when the helicopter returns to the base. The equipment, produced indigenously by Exicom Private Limited, is fitted on the Advanced Light Helicopter.

Semi Ruggedised Automatic Exchange System Mk-II
Indian Army had exchanges that provided line communications to the operationally deployed units. However, there were limitations in terms of numbers of subscribers and quantum of data that could be communicated. Also, the equipment could not work with latest internet protocol technology. A new system has been developed by the Bharat Electronics Limited, Kotdwar, which overcomes all inadequacies of the older system.

Upgraded Radio Relay (Frequency Hopping)
In challenging forward areas, where no lines or other forms of communication are available, Indian Army has to extend its communication system. With this radio relay system, forward troops are in a position to operate their communication equipment and radio sets at much longer ranges and in greater depths than hither-to-fore. This is an advanced system with frequency hopping technology and very high capacity. It has been developed by Bharat Electronics Limited, Bengaluru.

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Project
One of the most challenging terrain and operational sectors of the country is the Siachen Glacier. The complete power requirement in the area to operate various equipment was met only through captive generator supply. A solar photo-voltaic plant has been installed to improve the overall energy requirements and also obviate dependence on fossil fuels. This plant at Partapur was virtually dedicated to the Nation by the Raksha Mantri.

Landing Craft Assault (LCA)
There are boats operating in Pangong Tso lake, however, they have limited capabilities. The LCA is much more versatile and has overcome the limitations of launch, speed and capacity. It has enhanced the capability to operate across the water obstacles in Eastern Ladakh. LCA has been indigenously developed by M/s Aquarius Ship Yard Limited, Goa.

Mini Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS)
RPAS removes the operational limitations faced by the Indian Air Force aircraft and the heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at tactical level. It empowers the Indian Army by removing the restricted capability for surveillance, detection and reconnaissance at the infantry battalion and mechanised units level.

Infantry Protected Mobility Vehicle (IPMV)
IPMV provides mobility and more protection to a large number of infantry soldiers posted at the Northern Borders. It has been made by M/s Tata Advance Systems Limited.

Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (Medium)
The second vehicle along with the Infantry Mobility Protected Vehicle for enhanced mobility of our troops in Eastern Ladakh is the Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicle (Medium). It facilitates quick deployment of troops and will enable much faster reaction. The vehicles have been procured from Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. These are tailor made vehicles with high mobility, enhanced firepower & protection. It will facilitate in creating moral ascendency in our Northern Borders.

Defence minister also unveiled Scales of Accommodation (SoA) 2022, which provides authorisation for construction facilities for operational, functional, training, administrative, living and recreation for the Defence Services. SoA 2022 is aimed at improving the infrastructure, which will result in improving the working and living conditions for the defence personnel including civilians.

Rajnath Singh also launched a series of e-Governance applications to foster transparency, build efficiency and unlock the latent productivity of Military Engineer Services (MES). These include those on budget management, product approval, contracts, scrutiny of works and their status and an electronic cash book. “ERP software is playing an important role in the development of various industries and increasing the efficiency of institutions. The portals and applications launched today will increase the work efficiency of MES and save time. It is a crucial effort towards effective e-governance,” he said. MES is an important organisation of Ministry of Defence, which meets the infrastructural needs of the Armed Forces. He termed MES as behind the scenes characters who help provide a strong backup to the frontline warriors.
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suryag wrote:nice but i see everywhere in the net the amount of explosives that the QRFV can handle :(
Meaning? That it cannot handle high-intensity IED blasts? Haven't followed Twitter on this
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