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India to open new uranium mines, boost nuclear power

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: India is embarking on opening new uranium mines and boosting nuclear power generation capacity as fuel supplies are expected to get a
major push from domestic and international sources, a top scientist said.

Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission Anil Kakodkar said that the first consignment of 120 tonnes of uranium pellets had already landed in India, and the government was engaged in a dialogue with international vendor countries to get more such supplies.

Kakodkar said the uranium had been delivered under a kind of a long-term contract (with Russia). "They (Russia) will keep delivering and we will use it in the reactors, which we are putting under safeguards," he said.

"We also had a contract with Areva (of France) and uranium has come from there too," said Kakodkar, also Secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy.

The scientist said India was talking to a number countries, but did not name them saying that the discussions with some countries were "in very fluid stages".

Prospective vendor companies are currently in discussion mode and have to go through a lot of understanding about the reactors and their design, among other things, he said.

"It’s not a shop where you go and buy. You have to customise in given site. That work is going on and after that it has to be costed. We have to find out what it’s going to cost us and we have said that electricity generation should be competitive with other alternatives which are available," Kakodkar said.

He said the vendors would have to do a lot of value additions within India. "That’s what we are emphasising. So, this is a detailed exercise as it may take some time. These are processes which easily take one year to one-and-half years," Kakodkar said.

India's current nuclear power generation capacity is 4,120 MW which is planned to be increased by around 3,000 MW within the next two years as some of the reactor projects are currently under construction. The focus is also on reaching full capacity at the existing and new nuclear power plants.

Kakodkar said the Government had given in-principle approval for setting up four 700 MW nuclear power plants and pre-project activity was in progress. The proposed plants, two of which are located in Rajasthan, are expected to get a formal approval soon.

On the investment needed for these four plants, he said typically it costs around Rs 6.5 crore per MW.

He said more nuclear power plants with 700 MW capacity would come in future. "After completion of negotiations with vendor countries under international civil nuclear cooperation, we should be able to define (new) projects. So, there is a growth path," Kakodkar said.

Kakodkar said, "We are also looking to set up additional mines. Some mines have already come on stream. Some projects are going on. But we want to start new projects."

He said some exploration work has been started at Gogi (near Gulbarga) in Karnataka "and hopefully we will be able to convert that also into a project".

"Then we are also looking at Meghalaya (for opening mines)," he said.

"Once we are able to start new mine projects which are in the exploration stage, then we want to proceed with some more heavy water reactors. That's tied-up with start-up on the uranium mines," Kakodkar said.

Asked about the update on the high temperature reactor, he said, "It’s under development. It will take a while. We are developing basic materials, configuration and things like that."

India to open new uranium mines, boost nuclear power - India - NEWS - The Times of India
 

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cross posting: so there will be no ICBM
India defines outer limit of weapons programme

There will be no Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles, so far considered the litmus for being acknowledged as a bona fide nuclear power.


Instead, India will restrict its weapons delivery to medium-range rockets, aimed at countering only regional threats
 

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At this time, i can say that one of Russian diplomat commenting on Indian's need of nuclear submarine just as for an ornamental value being justified. Why the hell on earth such declarations are required.

They will crush you into tiny pieces Bravo.
I am burnt :((
 

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First BJP govt. capped our BM range to 5000 Km under US pressure. Now we have officially declared that we are a defencive nation. What is going on here, do we still aspire to be a blue water navy. do we still aspire to counter future challenges from cunning nations or we will just sit on over own eggs to do cheep politics when our borders are being invaded every second while i am typing words here.

Will these American be our friends for ever.
 

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hit&run, tell me why do we need a missile whose range is greater than 5000 km when with such kind of missile we can easily target each and every nook and corner of China. Our enemies are regional not global. Our way of fighting at global level will be cultural, diplomatic and economic, definitely not military.

Just so that you know, we don't have to advertise our real capabilities when we already have them (>5000km range missiles). You can call India being modest not wanting to seek unwanted of big powers that be by declaring the possession of ICBM.
 

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hit&run, tell me why do we need a missile whose range is greater than 5000 km when with such kind of missile we can easily target each and every nook and corner of China. Our enemies are regional not global. Our way of fighting at global level will be cultural, diplomatic and economic, definitely not military.

Just so that you know, we don't have to advertise our real capabilities when we already have them (>5000km range missiles). You can call India being modest not wanting to seek unwanted of big powers that be by declaring the possession of ICBM.
its not about technicalities and specification DD. It all about what you want to convey to your enemies. We are suffering terrorism/kargil border intrusions with heads down as Pakistani nuclear "Bluff" was conveyed to us with Big 'Band Baja'.
it has become a malignant habit of Indians to disseminate (even premature) failure like a celebrations.
i have no capacity to be demoralized at this stage DD.

Now regarding any Chankya niti as you mentioned
If India has some hidden agenda to announce such desires then i think it is not a proper time. First you should declare your self a fully developed self reliance nation in all terms.
The list "TO DO' is ever growing and we no where around. Such announcements are typically of Indian policy makers are unwanted, not required and idiotic.
We are still suffering from Jawahar lal nehru syndrome. I don't think any of Indian Politician will ever qualify for Nobel prize for peace nomination.

i will further add and request, can you justify such comments, what was the Need
 

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why they dont need icbm? am sure it is something related to hilary's visit as we can see pakistan-india peace talks and now no icbm :((
 

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India to Acquire Anti-aircraft Missile System from Israel

India will soon acquire anti- aircraft missile system from Israel in a bid to bolster its aging defenses and protect its troops and tanks from any aerial threat, a senior Indian Defense Ministry official said Tuesday.

"The Indian Defense Acquisition Council, headed by Defense Minister A.K. Antony and comprising the three service chiefs, has finally cleared a multi-billion dollar deal to procure anti- aircraft missiles from Israeli Aircraft Industries Rafael. The Low- level Quick Reaction surface to air missile called Spyder will help to protect India's tanks and armoured vehicles against enemy' s air attack," the official said, on condition of anonymity.

The Spyder is a low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system which uses a combination of active radar missiles and infrared missiles to track and intercept jets, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and precision guided munitions. The Spyder system has 360 degree engagement capability and the missiles can be launched from full-readiness state in less than five seconds after a target is acquired.

The Spyder's kill range is from less than one km to more than 35 kms and at altitudes from a minimum of 20 meters to a maximum of 9 kilometers. The system is capable tracking up to 60 targets at a time and can be operated in all weather conditions.

India to Acquire Anti-aircraft Missile System from Israel
 

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should India sign the CTBT ? Otherwise conduct the more test?
Conducting a test now will automatically terminate the nuclear deal done with other countries and India might again face the sanctions. I had read somewhere that the India is able to simulate the tests on a Super computer, if this is true then we need not worry.
 

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First BJP govt. capped our BM range to 5000 Km under US pressure. Now we have officially declared that we are a defencive nation. What is going on here, do we still aspire to be a blue water navy. do we still aspire to counter future challenges from cunning nations or we will just sit on over own eggs to do cheep politics when our borders are being invaded every second while i am typing words here.

Will these American be our friends for ever.
India's first nuclear test, the Smiling Buddha was said to be peaceful nuclear explosion, forming the base of Indian nuclear weapon program.

Operation Shakti remained undetected to US spy satellite, it was last detected by US spy satellite in 1995 since then no external agency had ever detected of any such development. Neither India ever declared its intentions.

India for long have denied that India have a nuclear submarine project.

It was also denied for a long time that India would be leasing the Akula class.

Now India denies that It have a ICBM program code named 'Surya".
let us have a 5000km missile and watch any further development.

The declaration that India would have only 3 SSBN is equivalent to the denial that India have an active SSBN project,so how can we believe that India would limit in only 3 SSBN, where the submarine project had never been fully disclosed to the general public, not even a complete photograph of the vessel.

Even if politics is all about corruption, no national project have been ever compromised.

lets not count the chickens before they hatch:wink:
 

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I am a Indian.I saw in the news that Pakistan's missile & nuclear development is much more sophisticate then Indian nuclear & missile program.Thats why i want to know which country's nuclear & missile program is more develop...?
In which was they are more sophisticated 20 odd days test preparation, half tested missiles or in the paint scheme?
 

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I am a Indian.I saw in the news that Pakistan's missile & nuclear development is much more sophisticate then Indian nuclear & missile program.Thats why i want to know which country's nuclear & missile program is more develop...?
I doubt whether we will ever know that properly as the authorities will never disclose those secrets. But if we take a look on pakistan's technological capacity in other segments it is hard to believe they can run an advanced missile on their own.....of course their friend (read master) China is there....
 
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Agni-5 is good enough and guys you forget with added stages and lighter payload, High altitude motors and RVs, even the Agni-3 can hit targets well over 8000km away, we already have ICBMs we don't need to build something of larger range. We have no enemies beyond 5000 km range, we don't need true ICBMs. Even oru current arsenal or Agni-1/2 is well enough to take care of both China and PAk, Agni-2 with HAM and RVs and a light load can light up Beijing.
 
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DTN News: India Acquires CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons

WASHINGTON - August 30, 2009: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons as well as associated equipment and services.
The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $375 million. The Government of India has requested a possible sale of 510 CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons; 19 CBU-105 Integration test assets (12 live tails, 7 inert tails); 5 CBU-97 Integration test assets; containers; aircraft modification and integration; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; software support; personnel training and training equipment; technical data and publications; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $375 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia.
India intends to use the Sensor Fuzed Weapons to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive ability to counter ground-armored threats.
The missiles will assist the Indian Air Force to develop and enhance standardization and operational ability with the United States. India will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Textron Systems Corporation of Wilmington, MA. The purchaser has requested offsets; however, at this time agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to India involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical reviews/support, and program management for a period of approximately two years.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

Defense-Technology News: DTN News: India Acquires CBU-105 Sensor Fuzed Weapons

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File:SFW CBU-97.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A single unit can destroy an entire regiment of 40 tanks. 510 bombs, wow we can take on 20400 tanks, now that enough to take on all of China and Pak's armour together.
 

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K-15 a.k.a DRDO's Programme B-05

There's no more doubt that the K-15 Shourya is principally an advanced naval weapon. The only test of the K-15 that has been publicised so far is the one that took place on November 12 last year (see photo). Designated officially as Programme B-05, the K-15's project office is situated at the DRDO Advanced Naval Systems Programme Office, on the Research Centre (Imarat) campus in Vignankancha, Hyderabad. It has always been an open secret that the K-15 was being built as a cannisterised naval missile for sub-surface launch. In fact, director of the Integrated Test Range, SP Dash was awarded a performance excellence award for "Programme B-05 (K-15)" as per the citation.

LiveFist - The Best of Indian Defence: K-15 a.k.a DRDO's Programme B-05
 

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