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[Bhaubai]

 

[Kuldeepm952]

Ok, so I just noticed this but what kind of metal or composite wings are required to make a non winged 550kg guided bomb with same dimensions to a near 1000kg bomb. Where is 400ish extra kgs go or maybe they just misprinted the specs?

 

[flanker99]

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Ok, so I just noticed this but what kind of metal or composite wings are required to make a non winged 550kg guided bomb with same dimensions to a near 1000kg bomb. Where is 400ish extra kgs go or maybe they just misprinted the specs?

Likely the internal filling is more dense wings cant be that heavy

 

[mist_consecutive]

Quick reaction missile induction to be delayed; deficiencies found during trials

Sanctioned in 2014, the project is already running five years behind schedule and corrective measures would be required to meet the operational requirements of the armed forces. Sources aware of the recent trials told ET that deficiencies were observed when it comes to the mobility...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

However, sources said that in the recent validation trials -- carried out between July and September -- the system failed to even detect and engage hovering helicopters at low altitude and minimum range. As attack helicopters are a primary threat to advancing armoured formations, this underperformance by the surveillance radars of the system has raised alarm bells within the establishment.

the system was observed to have limited mobility due to excessive size and weight, which renders it inefficient to move across uneven terrain with advancing formations. Sources added that the firing success rate was also unimpressive, with only half the missiles hitting the designated targets

Any DRDO gurus kindly clarify. @Chinmoy @porky_kicker

 

[Lonewolf]

Quick reaction missile induction to be delayed; deficiencies found during trials

Sanctioned in 2014, the project is already running five years behind schedule and corrective measures would be required to meet the operational requirements of the armed forces. Sources aware of the recent trials told ET that deficiencies were observed when it comes to the mobility...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Any DRDO gurus kindly clarify. @Chinmoy @porky_kicker

And just few days back it conducted multiple successful trials , seems a hitjob

 

[Okabe Rintarou]

Quick reaction missile induction to be delayed; deficiencies found during trials

Sanctioned in 2014, the project is already running five years behind schedule and corrective measures would be required to meet the operational requirements of the armed forces. Sources aware of the recent trials told ET that deficiencies were observed when it comes to the mobility...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Any DRDO gurus kindly clarify. @Chinmoy @porky_kicker

Mannu Pubby. I don't trust him. That too "unnamed sources".
More importantly, he has listed every single problem that could have been possible under the sun:-
1.) Too heavy
2.) Not mobile enough
3.) Frequent breakdowns on a DAILY basis
4.) Radar couldn't even see helicopter at minimum range
5.) An active rf guided missile not hitting target more than half the time

I mean one or two problems would have been believable but EVERYTHING being wrong? And then he goes on to explain how this is supposed to replace Osa. Now ask him how much Osa weighs and why a Tatra 8X8 would have lower mobility and higher weight than the Osa? Bold-faced lies.
He expects us to believe that a GaN AESA radar purpose built for the job was unable to detect a helicopter at minimum range?

This reeks of a hitjob.

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Ok, so I just noticed this but what kind of metal or composite wings are required to make a non winged 550kg guided bomb with same dimensions to a near 1000kg bomb. Where is 400ish extra kgs go or maybe they just misprinted the specs?

The 550 kg is a misprint. As far as I remember, both of these were 1000 kg bombs.

 

[Photon]

Quick reaction missile induction to be delayed; deficiencies found during trials

Sanctioned in 2014, the project is already running five years behind schedule and corrective measures would be required to meet the operational requirements of the armed forces. Sources aware of the recent trials told ET that deficiencies were observed when it comes to the mobility...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Any DRDO gurus kindly clarify. @Chinmoy @porky_kicker

RIP in advance

 

[Photon]

Indigenous loitering munition successfully hits target at Pokhran

Developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), the autonomous system is designed for Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) and will soon be inducted into the armed forces. Sources told ET that the system - named ALS 50 - accurately hit the ground target with an explosive warhead during trials.

economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Kuldeepm952]

RIP in advance

Don't worry, modiji will induct everything indigenious, I will bet that we will be seeing no further imports regards to radars, AD systems, artillery guns etc

Quick reaction missile induction to be delayed; deficiencies found during trials

Sanctioned in 2014, the project is already running five years behind schedule and corrective measures would be required to meet the operational requirements of the armed forces. Sources aware of the recent trials told ET that deficiencies were observed when it comes to the mobility...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Any DRDO gurus kindly clarify. @Chinmoy @porky_kicker

Sometimes I feel that life of a Dalal must be pretty easy, all you have to do is say that the indigenous equipment is overweight and end of the discussion, now the forces will go to emergency imports
Anyway just check the articles from this guy, you'll find a very clear trend
Here is a hack for new defense enthusiasts, just ignore the whole article if it contains unconfirmed sources and especially if it is written there that the source wishes not to be identified
Here is a gem from the article, sanctioned in 2014 now it has been 8 yrs, it claims it has delays of 5 yrs. Now tell which Super powa country on this earth design develop tests extensively a SAM system within a period of 3 yrs. Mind it that first test took place in 2017, so super fast development from the date of sanction if you ask me, now the only pain is that testing period is more than development period including prototype rollover.
So will you believe the word of DRDO or some unnamed sources, pick your juice

 

[Cheepek]

Is this the "niche" tech transfer/sharing our rakshamantri talked about?

With an eye on China, US to develop drones with India

In 2016, the United States designated India as a 'major defense partner,' and since then, the two countries have signed agreements that facilitate transfers of top-grade arms and deepen military cooperation.

www.livemint.com

Why does it look like a lollipop.

 

[Shuturmurg]

Is this the "niche" tech transfer/sharing our rakshamantri talked about?

With an eye on China, US to develop drones with India

In 2016, the United States designated India as a 'major defense partner,' and since then, the two countries have signed agreements that facilitate transfers of top-grade arms and deepen military cooperation.

www.livemint.com

Why does it look like a lollipop.

There was a agreement signed a year back to develop air-launched drones with US, god know what happened.

India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

The main aim of the DTTI is to bring sustained leadership focus to promote collaborative technology exchange, and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of future technologies for

www.af.mil

 

[jai jaganath]

With an eye on China, US to develop drones with India: ‘we want to support…’

Delhi wants to diversify its weaponry, which is mainly Russian-made, and also to develop its own defense industry.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[jai jaganath]

Engineers Design Light-Weight AI Jackets to Keep Soldiers Warm in Himalayan Winters

Engineer-duo Neel Panchal and Khushboo Patel have built an AI-powered ‘smart’ jacket made of graphene to help armed forces personnel stay warm and comfortable even in the harshest of climates.

www.thebetterindia.com

What do u guys think about it

 

[Cheepek]

Engineers Design Light-Weight AI Jackets to Keep Soldiers Warm in Himalayan Winters

Engineer-duo Neel Panchal and Khushboo Patel have built an AI-powered ‘smart’ jacket made of graphene to help armed forces personnel stay warm and comfortable even in the harshest of climates.

www.thebetterindia.com

What do u guys think about it

Nothing, just weeping we have so few of these science experiments going on, that a jacket with sensors needs to be celebrated.

 

[Lonewolf]

Nothing, just weeping we have so few of these science experiments going on, that a jacket with sensors needs to be celebrated.

Really?

 

[Okabe Rintarou]

Engineers Design Light-Weight AI Jackets to Keep Soldiers Warm in Himalayan Winters

Engineer-duo Neel Panchal and Khushboo Patel have built an AI-powered ‘smart’ jacket made of graphene to help armed forces personnel stay warm and comfortable even in the harshest of climates.

www.thebetterindia.com

What do u guys think about it

Happy to see that aside from the Army, they are also planning to roll out this product for the civilian market. Army has much more stringent requirements so they might not make the cut in the first few iterations. But marketing the product to civilians is certainly the way to go forward, ensuring a steady revenue stream that can be replowed into the R&D to eventually make this tech worthy enough for Army. We need thousands of such ventures in India.
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Nothing, just weeping we have so few of these science experiments going on, that a jacket with sensors needs to be celebrated.

More important than sensors, its the textile tech here that is more impressive. Just how impressive it really is something only the trials will tell. Still its heartening to see that they are working on something like this and are able to get the Army to trial it. Don't think it would have been possible few years ago.

 

[Cheepek]

Happy to see that aside from the Army, they are also planning to roll out this product for the civilian market. Army has much more stringent requirements so they might not make the cut in the first few iterations. But marketing the product to civilians is certainly the way to go forward, ensuring a steady revenue stream that can be replowed into the R&D to eventually make this tech worthy enough for Army. We need thousands of such ventures in India.
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More important than sensors, its the textile tech here that is more impressive. Just how impressive it really is something only the trials will tell. Still its heartening to see that they are working on something like this and are able to get the Army to trial it. Don't think it would have been possible few years ago.

Yeah textile may be the centerpiece

 

[Vamsi]

Dalals writing more & more articles against indigenization

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

 

[Dark Sorrow]

Engineers Design Light-Weight AI Jackets to Keep Soldiers Warm in Himalayan Winters

Engineer-duo Neel Panchal and Khushboo Patel have built an AI-powered ‘smart’ jacket made of graphene to help armed forces personnel stay warm and comfortable even in the harshest of climates.

www.thebetterindia.com

What do u guys think about it

What is AI powered smart jackets? Seems more like marketing gimmick.
Most of this AI powered system are just clever programming.
One needs to maintain 25-30 degree C inside jacket which will be best achieved with traditional PID controller.