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[WARREN SS]

What 265 billion dollars you guys talking about ?

PM Package

 

[Tuco]

Mofab's sister?

 

[Karthi]

India may shelve NASAMS II purchase from the United States

 

[Ujjain]

Spoiler

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@Chinmoy

xxxx

Is that " THE BOMB"?

 

[WolfPack86]

Advantage DRDO, India might shelve NASAMS II purchase from the United States
With clear orders from the Prime Minister Office, Armed forces have been told to cut import of foreign defense equipment amid slowing economy due to the Chinese virus pandemic and prefer procurement of local Indian substitute. According to sources close to idrw.org, procurement of NASAMS II from the United States soon will be put on the backburner and likely to be shelved indefinitely for the time being US state department had notified its Congress of the impending sale of NASAMS II multi-layered air defense shield earlier this year for $1.86 billion. Delhi had called for price negotiation after it was found to be too expensive to procure. Defense analysts had called out New Delhi for ignoring indigenous products for the imported system due to alleged mounting pressure on India to consider their procurement to avoid sanctions after New Delhi went ahead to ink the $5.43 billion deal with Russia for five squadrons of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in 2018. NASAMS II multi-layered air defense shield was selected to provide aerial shield for a National Capital Territory of Delhi against aerial threats ranging from drones to ballistic missiles. India has plans to have a Three-layer shield for the National Capital where will see the deployment of the indigenous two-tier ballistic missile defense (BMD) system being developed by DRDO for the Outer security against Intermediate-range ballistic missile and long-range cruise missiles. Mid-tier will see the deployment of the S-400 system against Aircraft and ballistic missile and inner-tier will see the deployment of the NASAMS II type system which will provide a shield against precision-guided ammunition and drones in the inner circle. If New Delhi goes ahead and shelves NASAMS II purchase from the United States then Akash 1S and Akash NG could be procured for providing aerial shield at an inner circle or DRDO will be cleared to develop NASAMS II type system consisting of Ground launched Astra BVRAAM missiles for protection against smaller threats. Defense Analysts Ranesh Rajan speaking to idrw.org believes that more such aerial shied will be coming in major cities of India in near future and Mumbai is next city to get a similar shield and NASAMS II system requirement could only have grown in near future as more cities come under three-tier missile shield in near future, going for the local system will make much more sense as NASAMS II system as no capability to tackle short or medium range ballistic missiles and indigenous Akash surface to air missiles have demonstrated its ability to neutralize small targets like Drones and PGMs.

Advantage DRDO, India might shelve NASAMS II purchase from the United States – Indian Defence Research Wing

idrw.org

 

[Pret]

Cancellation of NASAMS is well and alright but the missile segment wasn't its strength. It was the communication and firing protocols that made the system suitable for urban operations.

 

[porky_kicker]

Is that " THE BOMB"?

Mofab's sister?

2nd generation air dropped nuke from the early 80s

 

[Tuco]

2nd generation air dropped nuke from the early 80s

But it looks like the bomb is on a rocket sled, isn't that a recent development?

Well I looked at it once again, may not be a rocket sled.

 

[porky_kicker]

But it looks like the bomb is on a rocket sled, isn't that a recent development?

Well I looked at it once again, may not be a rocket sled.

Forget it

I was only joking

 

[Karthi]

DRDO initiated the Development of Quantum cryptography viz, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Technique.

Quantum computing could be a transformation technology for Defence.
Quantum cryptography promises to revolutionise secure communications by providing security based on the fundamental laws of physics instead of the current state of mathematical algorithms/computing technology. The domain knowledge w.r.t. development related activities are available with various agencies, albeit in specialised domains. Further, this being a niche technology, readymade solutions/critical tools would be either proprietary or available only through very limited sources.

Traditional cryptography creates security protocols by using the principles of mathematics, computing science and electronics. This form of cryptography relies heavily on the complexity of factoring integers whereas QKD is bases on the fundamental laws of physics. (The Quantum cryptography technology is primarily based on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principles wherein, measuring one variable necessarily affects the other). The technology facilitates secure key distribution even between non-speaking entities, which is not possible in conventional systems. The uniqueness of Quantum cryptography also lies in its ability of two communicating user to detect the presence of third party trying to gain knowledge of the key. The technology can solve the key distribution problem i.e, once key is securely received, it can be used to encrypt messages transmitted by conventional means.

Quantum computing uses properties of subatomic particles like superposition and entanglement to encode and manipulate data. The technology is envisaged to solve the secure key distribution problem i.e, once key is securely received, it can be used to encrypt messages transmitted by conventional means.

The quantum cryptography essentially means distributing secret keys over a public communication channel and not encrypting of qbits like in the classical cryptography. The main task of the QKD protocols is to achieve an absolute secure key exchange process on the quantum channel. The quantum algorithms are being used in space communication mostly to secure key exchange and the values of quantum bits are encoded by photon polarization. The free-space QKD was first introduced over an optical path of about 30 cm in 1991 and since, has been extended to line-of-site (LOS) and beyond ranges, by daylight as well as at night.

The satellite based quantum key distribution scheme uses optical devices, improved spatial filtering and narrowband pass filter to control the transmitter lasers. The technology has been discussed as a theoretical possibility for decades and could be realised.

The envisaged advantages of Quantum Cryptography are as follow:-

Virtuanlly un-hackable.
Simplicity of operations
Lesser resources for maintenance.
Breaking the system is hard due to large n umbers of possible keys. (for example, for a key 32 bits long, there could be 232 possibilities).
Can be used to detect eavesdropping in Quantum Key Distribution.

 

[Karthi]

Indiginously developed Solid State Crowbar

 

[Karthi]

L&T Cryostat Base Section Tier-1 welding and testing at ITER site workshop

 

[Bhadra]

100 mouse eating, then Billi Going Haj

Making Lemonade when Economy is a lemon

Mark my words:- No major indigenous system will be ordered. After economy improves, it will be back to imports

Lemonade to Bana me dikhao Pahale ....

 

[BangaliBabu]

Spoiler

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@Chinmoy

xxxx

what's this??

 

[Bhadra]

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From the profile of Dr G. Satheesh Reddy NITM Convocation 2019

Major initiatives & accomplishments

1. As Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (SA to RM)

• (a) National Strategic Material Policy ‐ Identified the need for a National Material Policy for strategic materials and the detailed report by the high level expert committee has been approved by Hon’ble Raksha Mantri. National Strategic Material Policy has been finalized and the same is under inter‐ministerial consultations.
• (b) Self Sufficiency in Missile Systems ‐ The requirements of Missile Systems by all three Services have been reviewed, documented and got the policy directive issued for making the country self sufficient in Missile Systems by 2022.
• (c) National Innovative Manufacturing Policy ‐ To create an innovative manufacturing ecosystem, initiated a National meet in collaboration with NITI Aayog, Department of industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and evolved policies & modalities for establishing Innovative Manufacturing Institutes and Centres. Cabinet Note is being worked out along with various other departments.
• (d) Strengthening National Cipher Policy ‐ As Chairman of Cipher Policy, simplified the mechanisms for ease of operations at the same time ensuring security aspects and issued directives for national crypto efforts and policies.
• (e) Defence Space Research‐ Envisioned the need for initiation of Defence Space research under DRDO for R&D in space technologies, satellite launch on demand & other space assets for the country’s defence applications.
• (f) Cyber Space ‐ To strengthen the national cyber deterrence capability, established a Cyber Research Centre ‐ a facility for providing cyber operations support and systems.
• (g) National Geographic Information and Map Policy ‐ Led formulation of Map policy to enable simple mechanisms to use maps and related data without compromising National security. Chaired the formulation of National Geographic information policy finalizing the principles and contours including geographic data representation and sharing acceptable to all stakeholders including private entrepreneurs.
• (h) Promoting Indigenization ‐ The need for indigenous materials manufacturing has been analysed and a model for Price incentives to indigenous material manufacturers has been developed and subsequently approved by Hon’ble RM. In the pursuit of realizing Make in India, many mechanisms have been created for indigenizing various components and sub‐systems. Interfaced with many PSUs, Private Industries, Academia and resolved techno‐managerial issues for strengthening and supporting indigenous Defence R&D.
• (i) Advising Hon’ble RM on
  • All scientific, security and technical matters related to National security and Defence.
  • Inter‐governmental Defence technology cooperation, Defence Procurement procedures, Defence Acquisition Council and promoted indigenisation in Defence Production.
• As Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems
  Spearheading Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Integrated Test Range, Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory and other Strategic Technical facilities and Sites. Leading the design and development of wide range of tactical and strategic missile systems. During last two years, steered multiple projects to success and strengthened Users’ confidence leading to induction.
  • Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme ‐ Provided necessary thrust to the Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) programme and successfully demonstrated the Exo (PDV) and Endo (AAD) atmospheric Interception capabilities. Interceptor Missions achieved a major milestone by directly hitting the targets and paved the way for induction.
  • ICBM Agni 5 and Long Range Agni 4 ‐ Successfully flight tested the road mobile 5000km range ICBM Agni‐V and 4000km range Agni‐IV strengthening the country’s strategic deterrence capabilities.
  • BVRAAM Astra ‐ Successfully demonstrated Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Astra Missile for its complete launch envelope with indigenous Seeker.
  • LRSAM (IN) and MRSAM (AF) ‐ Steered the programme and overseen the successful flight tests of the advanced Surface to Air Missiles further boosting the Air Defence capabilities.
  • BrahMos (Air Version) ‐ Vital role in demonstration of precision strike capabilities of BrahMos Air Version and extended range combat effectiveness with state‐of‐the‐art Onboard Avionics.
  • Prithvi, Dhanush, Agni 1, Agni 2 and Agni 3 ‐ Gave necessary thrust for post induction flight tests thereby demonstrating the efficacy and reliability of the weapon systems and boosting the confidence of the Users.
  • Guided Bombs ‐ Successfully completed the development trials of country’s first 1000kg class guided Bomb Garuthma (100km range) and Garuda (35km range) from Su‐30MKI paving the way for Long Range Guided Bombs (LRGBs).
  • Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) ‐ Steered the conceptualization, design, development and successful flight test of 125kg SAAW smart guided weapon system.
  • Guided Pinaka ‐ Led the design and development of Guided Pinaka and successfully demonstrated the range and precision strike capability of the weapon system.
  • Nag and Helina ‐ Anti Tank Missile Nag and Helicopter launched HELINA missile with state of the art technologies are undergoing extensive trials in their final operational configuration. Production, Upgradation and maintenance ‐ Facilitated ToT, established production lines, steering the limited series production, continuous upgradation and maintenance of Agni, Prithvi, Dhanush, Akash and other weapon systems.
• Development of New Weapon systems
  Analysed the current and futuristic requirements of Missiles & Guided Weapon Systems with all stake holders, new projects have been taken up and being executed to further strengthen the arsenal of Armed Forces ‐
  • QRSAM ‐ Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile flight tests are being conducted
  • Akash1S ‐ Surface to Air Missile with indigenous seeker has been successfully flight tested
  • Rudram II ‐ Air to Surface Missile with a range of upto 330km
  • Rudram III ‐ Air to Surface Missile with a range of upto 550km
  • SLCM ‐ Submarine launched Cruise Missile
  • Pralay ‐ Surface to Surface tactical Missile
  • High Power Electromagnetic Weapon for tactical applications
  • Liquid Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ) based supersonic target
  • Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) based Missile for long range Air to Air application
  • MRSAM (Army) ‐ Medium Range Surface to Air Missile for Indian Army
  • Akash NG ‐ New Generation Surface to Air Missile with state‐of‐the‐art Seeker system
  • NGARM ‐ New Generation Air to Surface Anti Radiation Missile
  • Short and Medium range Naval Anti Ship Missiles
  • SANT ‐ Stand‐off Anti Tank Missile with MMW Seeker
  • VSHORAD ‐ Very Short Range Air Defence System
  • MPATGM ‐ Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile
  • LRSAM IAC ‐ Long Range Surface to Air Missile for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier
• Technological contributions
  • Provided necessary thrust to the indigenous R&D on state‐of‐the‐art Missile technologies to meet the requirements of various current and futuristic strategic and tactical programmes.
  • Led the development of IIR Seekers and successfully flight tested ATGM Nag, HELINA and in the maiden launch of Exo‐atmospheric Interceptor PDV Missile.
  • Led the development and successful demonstration of indigenous RF Seekers (X‐band, Ku‐band, W‐band) in BVRAAM Astra, Akash 1S, BrahMos paving the way for self reliance in critical technologies.
  • Played a vital role in indigenous design and development of state‐of‐the‐art multi mode hand grenades, plastic bullets and advanced warhead systems.
  • Steering Liquid Fuel Ramjet and Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet engine technologies for futuristic missile applications.
• R&D in advanced technologies
  Led a number of Technology Development/Mission Mode/S&T projects delivering variety of
  Systems to multiple Projects and led R&D in the advanced technology areas to meet the future system requirements such as Navigation on chip, Seeker Processor on chip, Telemetry on chip, ultimately leading to the realization of Avionics on a Single module.
  • System on Chip (SoC) ‐ Led the development of miniaturized SoC bringing in quantum jump in miniaturization of Onboard Avionics.
  • Developed IIR Seekers based on 288x288 resolution detector and successfully flight tested in desert conditions paving the way for User trials. Initiated 640x512 resolution Seeker for HELINA, 120mm seeker for Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) and a Dual mode Seeker for Smart Bombs. IIR Seeker has also been successfully flight tested in the maiden launch of PDV Missile.
  • A compact rear servo system with electro mechanical actuators has been successfully developed and flight tested in LRSAM and MRSAM.
  • Technologies Developed ‐ Quick Reaction Solenoid Valves (QRSV), High Accuracy Accelerometers, GaAs based T/R Modules, High Speed Communication Interface for Distributed Avionics Architecture (HIDA).
  • Indigenisation of Sensors and Systems ‐ Pressure transducers, Transponders, Roller Screws, Relays, LVDTs, EMI/EMC filters, Servo Valves, Radomes, Actuation Systems.
  • Technologies Initiated ‐ IRNSS Receiver, Atomic Interferometric Gyros and Accelerometers (AIGA), Mirror based miniaturized high performance Ring Laser Gyroscopes (MRLG), Reaction Bonded Silicon Nitride (RBSN) Ceramic Radome, Hemispherical Resonating Gyroscope (HRG), Silicon Based Micro propulsion System (SBMPS), Telemetry on Chip (ToC), Micro Opto Electro Mechanical System (MOEMS), Stellar Navigation for futuristic ICBM applications, Optimised Integration technologies, Radome development for various Missile systems upto 94GHz, Advanced Power Supplies and Batteries, Highly Miniaturized Integrated Avionics.
• Significant contributions to other Programmes
  • Nirbhay ‐ Subsonic Cruise Missile ‐ Led the design, development and delivery of mission critical Avionics for Nirbhay.
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Rustom II ‐ Led the design and development of Actuation Systems, Power Supplies and Advanced Navigation System with high accuracy sensors for UAV Rustom II.
  • Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‐ Led the indigenous development of high accuracy Navigation System for LCA programme which is currently under qualification and being further explored for installation on Su‐30MKI, HAWK, Jaguar, ALH and LUH.
  • Indian Naval Ships ‐ As Project Director, led the development of Sea‐Guard Reference System and Ship Navigation system, which made India self‐sufficient in marine navigation.
  • HSLD Aircraft Bomb ‐ Developed state‐of‐the‐art Navigation Systems for High Speed Low Drag Aircraft Bomb project of ARDE, Pune.
  • Main Battle Tank Arjun ‐ Led the development of FOG based Sensor package for MBT programme of CVRDE, Chennai.
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ‐ Developed advanced high accuracy navigation system for Antenna Stabilization of Synthetic Aperture Radar.
  • Electro Hydraulic Servo Valves ‐ Steered the development and delivery of Electro Hydraulic Servo Valves (EHSV) for Space Launch Vehicles applications of ISRO, combat aircraft applications of ADA, aircraft applications of HAL, Engine Control System of GTRE & CVRDE and for hydraulic winch of SONARs of NPOL

Which is the single item that will be used in War and Peace in the largest numbers and is very critical for Atmed Forces ?

Answer _ Anti Tank Missile system in Varied sizes and modes of fire (used not only in war but for LOC management and anti-terrorist Ops and thousands of MPATGMs required for training purposes annually.).

Progress = Failure so far.

Projects - running almost 50 years behind schedule.

Priority for DRDO - Last or almost nil... limited to an occasional photo of some Dunda like object on DFI.

Budget - Stretched to breaking point/

 

[Raj Malhotra]

BDL has developed & offering Amogha 1, 2, 3 but Orders Nil

Samho orders Nil

Billi Mange Emergency imports of Spike only

 

[Karthi]

Indian researchers are working on Microwave photonic network for active electronically scanned array radar.

Proposed microwave the photonic network

Experimental set-up and its block diagram for testing the optic network

 

[Bhadra]

BDL has developed & offering Amogha 1, 2, 3 but Orders Nil

Samho orders Nil

Billi Mange Emergency imports of Spike only

Who asked them to make that ????
Give it to them....... Khoda Pahar Nikali Chuhiya.....

 

[Karthi]

Schematic diagram of India-based Neutrino Observatory.



When completed, the main magnetised iron calorimieter (ICAL) experiment will include the world's largest magnet, four times larger than the 12,500-tonne magnet in the Compact Muon Solenoid detector at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

[Karthi]

Here is the Commander's MWIR Thermal Imager (Sighting System0 developed by @DRDO_India's IRDE, Dehradun for Indian Army armoured fighting vehicles (Tanks, ICVs etc.). Incorporates eye safe laser ranger finder. Productionized by BEL, Machilipatnam & OLF, Dehradun. https://t.co/w0fNHqWjg7