iframe This video above says that we have been having issues with making Titanium bulkheads for AMCA. The video says that they tried unsuccessfully to make bulkheads by welding titanium sheets. But now they are trying 3D printing. Is titanium forging that hard that even DRDO/HAL/ADA is having tough time creating titanium bulkheads?? Statistics: Posted by rajsunder — 03 Dec 2023 02:47 am ..read more

Till the Next Generation destroyer doesn't make an appearance. A P17B and P15C follow-on with amendments/additions would make a lot of sense. Easier to sanction it and we will need it. Statistics: Posted by Cybaru — 03 Dec 2023 01:33 am ..read more

1962 War in Ladakh I Battle of Rezang la I Col Ajay Raina I Aadi 1962 war in Ladakh was a battle for survival against all odds for the Indian Army. A great battle was fought in Rezang La. What is the story and how did we loose. The true story of the war told by Col. Ajay Raina in such detail, you will be spellbound. // Amazing recounting by Col Ajay Raina, remembers every detail vividly and recalls so many veer warriors who fought for India, true patriots, so much sacrifice to guard the borders. I owe my debt to these brave men who sacrificed their everything. My blood boils and my Kshatriya ..read more

India Needs Another Aircraft Carrier: Navy Chief This is worth watching. Some interesting points. - Same size carrier and more focus on UAVs from the carrier as well. - Dhruv Mk3 - Navy is reasonably happy, and working on some improvements to blade folding. - DBMRH - is being explored with HAL. The Navy wants the design to focus on Navy before adaption to Airforce/Army - 16 operational submarines with high uptime. -- 12:30 mark (this part needs further clarification) -- 24 submarines sanctioned by 1999 plan -- 3 more scorpenes are slated for - paperwork done or being worked -- I think he i ..read more

https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1730738359545585844?s=20 ---> First visuals! MF-STAR Integrated on INS Vikrant. The weird looking ship right behind INS Vikrant is INS Anvesh ---> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INS_Anvesh_(A41) That is a big a$$ radar on the INS Anvesh. Compare that to the MF-STAR which is physically nearer to the camera. I wonder if that's going on the next 8 NGDs Statistics: Posted by titash — 02 Dec 2023 06:48 pm ..read more

https://x.com/delhidefence/status/17308 ... 91363?s=20 ---> Lieutenant Commander Prerna Deosthalee, First Lt of INS Chennai, selected as Commanding Officer (Capt) of INS Trinkat. She was presented the appointment letter by Rear Admiral Praveen Nair. She would be the first woman officer of the Indian Navy, to command an Indian Naval Warship. Statistics: Posted by Rakesh — 02 Dec 2023 06:36 pm ..read more

Who will get the cryptic message in the tweet below? Hint: Message is in the bolded part. https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1730776403791269982?s=20 ---> Tigersharks high on Adrenalin after a long SUNDAy stretch. Possible (?) video of the above photograph ---> https://x.com/Rethik_D/status/1730881393251807241?s=20 https://x.com/AN_Command/status/1730875 ... 47748?s=20 ---> Exercise Dweep Shakti showcased its prowess in long-range strikes using indigenous weapons and air-to-air refueling thereby contributing towards our nation's security. Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, CINCAN steered a ..read more

https://x.com/writetake/status/1730531746712838394?s=20 ---> Here’s Dr Kota Harinarayana's take on Tejas orders going up: * From facing extensive cynicism from various quarters in the past - while developing the aircraft - to getting all-round appreciation now is a matter of great pride. * There has been a persistent campaign against the project from time to time and I feel these are people with motive or people with ignorance. * There were several challenges we faced on a daily basis while jumping from a 1st generation tech to a 4+ generation tech. * I am extremely happy that today the ..read more

iDEX-DIO signs 300th contract for Defence Innovation in the niche field of Design and Development of Advanced Gallium Nitride Semiconductors https://www.thedefencematrix.in/idex-di ... conductors 02 Dec 2023 Image © Kuntal Biswas Statistics: Posted by Rakesh — 02 Dec 2023 06:10 pm ..read more

Who will get the cryptic message in the tweet below? Hint: Message is in the bolded part https://x.com/IAF_MCC/status/1730776403791269982?s=20 ---> Tigersharks high on Adrenalin after a long SUNDAy stretch. Statistics: Posted by Rakesh — 02 Dec 2023 06:07 pm ..read more