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  1. shuvo@y2k10

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    No. Electron microscopes are a very advanced piece of hardware, and only a few companies around the world have it. In India, Carl Zeiss (Germany), Jeol (Japan), Thermo-Fischer(USA), Hitachi sells electron microscope. Most academic institution and research labs use systems from these companies...
  2. shuvo@y2k10

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    Denel got blacklisted in 2005 due to bribery allegation. Hence, Bhim was rejected.
  3. shuvo@y2k10

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    There was also a Army proposal to industry to improve the penetration capability of T-90 APFSDS to 700-800 mm, for which the vendor was allowed to modify the turret. I wonder any private player has shown interest in such projects.
  4. shuvo@y2k10

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    Is VEDA the military version of SSLV that ISRO is developing?
  5. shuvo@y2k10

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    To be honest, even the 42 tonne T-72 CIA's that we have in service, would struggle with 600 mm APFSDS protection. And Army is expecting such parameters for a 25 tonne light tank, which will also sport ERA and APS, is an absurd proposition.
  6. shuvo@y2k10

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    Its 340 km for Astra MK3.
  7. shuvo@y2k10

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    The demand of 600m passive armour frontal protection (vs K.E rounds) is absurd IMHO for an armoured vehicle with just 25 tonne weight class. Even T-72 would struggle with that despite weighing 42 tonne+. Even to expect anything beyong 30mm AFPDS round frontal protection for a 25 tonne weight...
  8. shuvo@y2k10

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    Western Bakchodi. The Feb 12, 2019 test was of our ABM system. It tested a PDV missile against a simulated target. It was 100% successful. The March 27, 2019 test was of ASAT missile, under project Shakti. Our ASAT interceptor has a upper stage and kill vehicle based on PDV. The test was...
  9. shuvo@y2k10

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    The 70 ton tank transporter will caterer to all armoured vehicles of the Army: Arjun mk1a (yet to be in service), Arjun MK1, T-90,T-72, Arjun ARRV, K-9, Smerch etc.
  10. shuvo@y2k10

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    When any new missile related subsystems are developed, they are flight tested onboard a Prithvi missile.
  11. shuvo@y2k10

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    Some important updates from latest IAH (19.2.2022) by Saurav Jha: 1. No Arjun MK2 unveiling in this year's Defence Expo. Only ground display of Arjun mk1A latest iteration. 2. T-90 is 70 % indegenized (as per Parliamentary reports). However HVF Avadhi can produce a fully indegenous T-90 from...
  12. shuvo@y2k10

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    For me, some of the suprises that I expect in this year Defence expo: 1. Model/protototype of NGMBT and Arjun mk2, Light tank and FICV from DRDO/L&T 2. Small arms from SSS Defence, OFB, Astr defence etc. 3. Latest models of AMCA/TEDBF/Tejas MK2/ FUFA/ Ghatak UCAV from ADE 4. Optics from Tonbo...
  13. shuvo@y2k10

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  14. shuvo@y2k10

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    Mandus group helped Kalyani to develop a soft-recoil system for ULH. That is their contributions. Metallurgy, design and other components are in-house developed by Kalyani, based on experience gained in GC-45 and ATAGS designs.
  15. shuvo@y2k10

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    Most internships are in name only. Most engineering students do 1 month internship at the end of third year. Also, 1 month is a very small time to learn any new thing practically. Thus, this internships are done only to enrich the CV of the student, which may come in handly during campus...
  16. shuvo@y2k10

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    But the baseline 110 KN engine itself was said to have a 20% growth potential of upto 130 kN. However, this new engine is projected to have a baseline of 130 kN. This might be a future engine for 6th generation fighter aircraft, under planning stage.
  17. shuvo@y2k10

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    NG-MBT is supposed to have a crewless remote controlled turret with a 125 mm gun. Its arrangement is similar to T-14 Armata.
  18. shuvo@y2k10

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    Arjun mk2 was supposed to have a re-designed turret. If it is cancelled, then should we expect to see re-designed turret on Arjun MK1A itself?
  19. shuvo@y2k10

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    Now that AK-203 deal is cleared, it should be relegated to support/reserve troops. Next aim should be to order another 2-3 batch of Sig-716s to get the Infantry get covered.
  20. shuvo@y2k10

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    What is the detection range of VR-LRTR??
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