DRDO, PSU and Private Defence Sector News

[NoobWannaLearn]

Is unmanned sea plane,uav and the other category all 3 supposed to be r&d to actual product with selected companies?

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

Whaps look kinda under equipped

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

 

[samsaptaka]

That 200 plus quote was pulled from the same place as Iran's stealth fighter and Quantum processor claims.

The PLA's actual strength is very opaque

Sir, do our intel agencies have a fairly good estimate of the real numbers and strength of chinkas armed forces and technology, I know news media just trusts whatever CCP says . Sorry for the OT question...

 

[Indx TechStyle]

NSTL sets eyes on Development of Next-Generation Submarine Launched Torpedo

The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a premier DRDO lab, has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge naval technologies for the Indian Navy. After the successful development and induction of the Ship-launched Varunastra heavy-weight torpedo, NSTL has now set its sights on creating a new next-generation submarine-launched torpedo.

The Ship-launched Varunastra torpedo, which has been inducted into the Indian Navy since 2016, has already demonstrated its prowess in over 150 trials. With this achievement, India joined the elite club of eight countries that have developed their heavy-weight torpedoes. However, developing a torpedo for a submarine launch presents its own unique set of challenges, requiring much smaller dimensions to fit within the compact space of a submarine.

To meet these requirements, NSTL has been tirelessly working on the development of a submarine-launched variant of Varunastra, which will have a length of less than 6.3 meters. This compact size is crucial for seamless integration into the confined space of a submarine. Additionally, advancements in electric motor design and battery technology are being explored to ensure that the submarine-launched variant boasts an improved range of over 50 kilometres, surpassing the already impressive 40-kilometre range of the Ship-launched Varunastra.

The submarine-launched torpedo is expected to weigh around 1.5 tons and has a diameter of 533 millimetres, making it a formidable weapon for the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet. Moreover, the new torpedo will feature a larger warhead, further enhancing its lethal capabilities.

People familiar with the matter have informed idrw.org that NSTL is making significant progress in the development of the submarine-launched torpedo. While the project is still underway, it is estimated that within the next 3-5 years, developmental trials of the new torpedo variant will be completed and ready for deployment on all conventional and nuclear submarines of the Indian Navy.

 

[binayak95]

Sir, do our intel agencies have a fairly good estimate of the real numbers and strength of chinkas armed forces and technology, I know news media just trusts whatever CCP says . Sorry for the OT question...

Aye, they do. Of late, the coordination between QUAD nations viz a viz chinese capabilities has been most engaging, so the intel that we have now is better thane ver.

 

[AK047]

Better late than never

Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts

India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.

www.reuters.com

 

[Bhaubai]

MK2 to fly next year

 

[Corvus Splendens]

Provide a screenshot

 

[AnantS]

MK2 to fly next year

View attachment 217467

This is interesting if US holds true to its part of deal. Chairman is saying we are to get thermal coating, crystal blades and laser drill technology as part of deal. 2012 deal was substantially less than 2023 deal.

 

[Lonewarrior]

Better late than never

Exclusive: India bars makers of military drones from using Chinese parts

India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.

www.reuters.com

A black day for Mudi Ji's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

 

[Corvus Splendens]

A black day for Mudi Ji's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Now they'll be imported in with a Vietnamese or Singapore sticker that's all.

 

[Lonewarrior]

Now they'll be imported in with a Vietnamese or Singapore sticker that's all.

Definitely, it's the easiest money they can make

You can't even imagine how big the drone (both civ and military) market in India is getting. In NCR and Bangalore region there are hundreds of small UAV manufacturers that literally just resell AliExpress drones at 10x the price...they're not going to lose this lucrative scheme.

 

[RedHood108]

Definitely, it's the easiest money they can make

You can't even imagine how big the drone (both civ and military) market in India is getting. In NCR and Bangalore region there are hundreds of small UAV manufacturers that literally just resell AliExpress drones at 10x the price...they're not going to lose this lucrative scheme.

How is it that even after cropping up the price 10x the Chinese drones are still cheaper than the Indian alternatives. Or is there any Indian alternative at all. (specially for the components)

Do known Indian brands like IdeaForge, Raphe mPhibr etc also rely on Chinese components. I know about Garuda Aerospace.

 

[Lonewarrior]

How is it that even after cropping up the price 10x the Chinese drones are still cheaper than the Indian alternatives. Or is there any Indian alternative at all. (specially for the components)

Two of the most common economic terms;
Break-even and economics of scale

All the Chinese companies are manufacturing those electronic components for so long that they've recovered all their investment, so they can sell them at quite negligible profit margin. But if an Indian firm starts doing that then it would get bankrupt in months. Also the Chinese companies make millions of such products, so even after such low profit margins they're able to generate positive cash flow.

Do known Indian brands like IdeaForge, Raphe mPhibr etc also rely on Chinese components. I know about Garuda Aerospace.

The content is definitely lower, but there's still presence of Chinese components in even Indian drone firms with bigger names.

Yaar even the Muricans failed to save their fifth-generation stealth fighter from Chinese components...who are we!?

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

View attachment 217468
Provide a screenshot

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

MK2 to fly next year

View attachment 217467

Kwaab deekhate he then use tod dete he is bar esa mat karna

 

[jai jaganath]

View attachment 217481

Matlab

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

Matlab

He never explains as always maybe its something related to the trials its been going through this month