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the reactor is placed in the sub and its in testing phase and testing of K 15 is also over and india is planing to increase the range of it
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the reactor is placed in the sub and its in testing phase and testing of K 15 is also over and india is planing to increase the range of it
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Scientists now brace up for Agni tests in Jan
Scientists now brace up for Agni tests in Jan
Express News ServiceFirst Published : 15 Dec 2009 04:20:00 AM ISTLast Updated : 15 Dec 2009 07:39:02 AM IST
BALASORE: After the twin failures of Indias first long range missile Agni-II, the successful trial of nuke-capable surface-to-surface Dhanush missile came as a face saver for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Now the organisation is eyeing the success of the two proposed tests of Agni-II and Agni-III missiles in January.
Dhanush, Naval version of Prithvi ballistic missile, was flight tested by the Indian Navy from the warship INS Subhadra, 35 km away from Balasore coast yesterday.
With the test, India has joined the elite club of US and China which have the similar kind of missiles in their arsenal.
Defence sources said, the missile travelled almost 350 km within nearly 500 seconds before zeroing in on the target with a circular error probability (CEP) of less than 10 metres.
It met the velocity, height and guidance parameters. The flight path was very smooth without any variation and deviation'', said ITR director SP Dash.
The pre-decided coordinates - elevation, trajectory and azimuth were also well as expected and the missile splashed down at the target point with pinpoint accuracy, added Dash.
Buoyed by the success, the DRDO scientists are now planning a fresh trial of the 2000-km plus range Agni-II missile. The trial will be conducted by the Indian Army.
Earlier, in May and November the missile trials conducted by the Army had failed to deliver desired results.
In the last test the missile developed a technical snag during the ignition of the second stage and its flex nozzle did not function properly.
Sources said, the user trial will be followed by a developmental trial of the countrys longest 3500-km range missile Agni-III.
Agni-III, which has a velocity of five km per second, is a short and stubby, two-stage missile that weighs 48.3 tonnes and is 16.7 metres tall with an overall diameter of 1.8 meters. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing around 1.5 tonnes.
It will be propelled by solid fuels, facilitating swifter deployment compared to missiles using a mix of solid and liquid fuels.
Agni-II has already been inducted in the armed forces. Even though the Agni-III is said to be ready for induction but still it will require two or three more tests before it can go for limited series production (LSP) trials by the armed forces. However, two years more will be required for its operational deployment, the sources added.
Scientists now brace up for Agni tests in Jan
Express News ServiceFirst Published : 15 Dec 2009 04:20:00 AM ISTLast Updated : 15 Dec 2009 07:39:02 AM IST
BALASORE: After the twin failures of Indias first long range missile Agni-II, the successful trial of nuke-capable surface-to-surface Dhanush missile came as a face saver for the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Now the organisation is eyeing the success of the two proposed tests of Agni-II and Agni-III missiles in January.
Dhanush, Naval version of Prithvi ballistic missile, was flight tested by the Indian Navy from the warship INS Subhadra, 35 km away from Balasore coast yesterday.
With the test, India has joined the elite club of US and China which have the similar kind of missiles in their arsenal.
Defence sources said, the missile travelled almost 350 km within nearly 500 seconds before zeroing in on the target with a circular error probability (CEP) of less than 10 metres.
It met the velocity, height and guidance parameters. The flight path was very smooth without any variation and deviation'', said ITR director SP Dash.
The pre-decided coordinates - elevation, trajectory and azimuth were also well as expected and the missile splashed down at the target point with pinpoint accuracy, added Dash.
Buoyed by the success, the DRDO scientists are now planning a fresh trial of the 2000-km plus range Agni-II missile. The trial will be conducted by the Indian Army.
Earlier, in May and November the missile trials conducted by the Army had failed to deliver desired results.
In the last test the missile developed a technical snag during the ignition of the second stage and its flex nozzle did not function properly.
Sources said, the user trial will be followed by a developmental trial of the countrys longest 3500-km range missile Agni-III.
Agni-III, which has a velocity of five km per second, is a short and stubby, two-stage missile that weighs 48.3 tonnes and is 16.7 metres tall with an overall diameter of 1.8 meters. It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads weighing around 1.5 tonnes.
It will be propelled by solid fuels, facilitating swifter deployment compared to missiles using a mix of solid and liquid fuels.
Agni-II has already been inducted in the armed forces. Even though the Agni-III is said to be ready for induction but still it will require two or three more tests before it can go for limited series production (LSP) trials by the armed forces. However, two years more will be required for its operational deployment, the sources added.
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PIB Press Release
Joint development of missiles
Procurement of defence items including missiles is made from various indigenous as well as foreign sources including Israel in accordance with the well laid down defence procurement procedure. This is a continuous process undertaken for the modernization of the Armed Forces to keep them in a state of readiness to meet any eventuality.
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has undertaken joint development of missiles, Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) for Indian navy and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Air Force with M/s Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Israel. The cost of project for LRSAM is Rs. 2606.02 crore and cost of project for MRSAM is Rs. 10075 crore. Both the missiles being developed are comparable in performance and cost to missiles available in their class in the world market.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha today.
Joint development of missiles
Procurement of defence items including missiles is made from various indigenous as well as foreign sources including Israel in accordance with the well laid down defence procurement procedure. This is a continuous process undertaken for the modernization of the Armed Forces to keep them in a state of readiness to meet any eventuality.
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has undertaken joint development of missiles, Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) for Indian navy and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Air Force with M/s Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Israel. The cost of project for LRSAM is Rs. 2606.02 crore and cost of project for MRSAM is Rs. 10075 crore. Both the missiles being developed are comparable in performance and cost to missiles available in their class in the world market.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha today.
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Mate, Think about it, then it would have been better to start with a Agni I rather stick to 300KM Prithvi Class Missile, which would have given a Range Advantage.
Since, its meaningless to have a long range missile on a Floating vessel that can be eaisily detected, its wise to have Only Offensive and Tactical Missiles ( which is why we see Dhanush being employed ) on board.
Long Range Missiles, Strategic Type, is good only if can be protected well - INS Arihant comes to the picture.
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BrahMos phase II: Deadline for land set IDRW.ORG
The second phase development of BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) now hinges on a State Government promise to find the necessary land by March 31.Last week, the government held a meeting and assured that necessary land will be found for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) by March 31. We hope everything will go smoothly, BATL CEO and managing director and DRDO chief controller (R&D) Dr A. Sivathanu Pillai said on the sidelines of a function here on Saturday.For launching the second phase of the cruise missile programme, BATL had identified 7.15 acres of land adjacent to its Chakkai plant.This land belongs to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF has, in principle, agreed to hand over the land, but on the condition that they be allotted land elsewhere. The IAF needs land to build accommodation for its personnel. The State Governments plan is to acquire land near Chakkai for the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the development of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and provide substitute land for the IAF there, so the latter can hand over its plot to BATL.Unlike in other states, land is a big problem here. We understand that. But we are sure things will go smoothly, said Sivathanu Pillai, who envisages a bigger role for Thiruvananthapuram and BATL once the Aerospace industry boom gets going in earnest.The BrahMos (an amalgam of Brahmaputra and Moskva) missile programme is a joint venture between India and Russia. When Brah- Mos Aerospace took over stateowned KELTE C in 2007, the promise was that the first missile will be rolled out from Thiruvananthapuram in three years time.
The second phase development of BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) now hinges on a State Government promise to find the necessary land by March 31.Last week, the government held a meeting and assured that necessary land will be found for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) by March 31. We hope everything will go smoothly, BATL CEO and managing director and DRDO chief controller (R&D) Dr A. Sivathanu Pillai said on the sidelines of a function here on Saturday.For launching the second phase of the cruise missile programme, BATL had identified 7.15 acres of land adjacent to its Chakkai plant.This land belongs to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF has, in principle, agreed to hand over the land, but on the condition that they be allotted land elsewhere. The IAF needs land to build accommodation for its personnel. The State Governments plan is to acquire land near Chakkai for the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the development of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and provide substitute land for the IAF there, so the latter can hand over its plot to BATL.Unlike in other states, land is a big problem here. We understand that. But we are sure things will go smoothly, said Sivathanu Pillai, who envisages a bigger role for Thiruvananthapuram and BATL once the Aerospace industry boom gets going in earnest.The BrahMos (an amalgam of Brahmaputra and Moskva) missile programme is a joint venture between India and Russia. When Brah- Mos Aerospace took over stateowned KELTE C in 2007, the promise was that the first missile will be rolled out from Thiruvananthapuram in three years time.
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Poor ammo handling kills two airmen
TNN 29 December 2009, 02:45am IST
JAISALMER/NEW DELHI: In yet another case of mishandling of ammunition, two airmen were killed and at least three others injured when old missiles
exploded while being transported at the Pokhran firing ranges near Jaisalmer on Monday.
The mishap apparently took place when the missile and their propellants, whose shelf-life had expired, were being off-loaded from a truck at the Chandan range.
''The old ammunition had been brought from Gujarat for disposal at the range. IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the incident,'' said an official.
This comes soon after a young Army officer was killed during a firing exercise at Deolali in Maharashtra after an artillery shell burst near him.
Link : Poor ammo handling kills two airmen - India - The Times of India
TNN 29 December 2009, 02:45am IST
JAISALMER/NEW DELHI: In yet another case of mishandling of ammunition, two airmen were killed and at least three others injured when old missiles
exploded while being transported at the Pokhran firing ranges near Jaisalmer on Monday.
The mishap apparently took place when the missile and their propellants, whose shelf-life had expired, were being off-loaded from a truck at the Chandan range.
''The old ammunition had been brought from Gujarat for disposal at the range. IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the incident,'' said an official.
This comes soon after a young Army officer was killed during a firing exercise at Deolali in Maharashtra after an artillery shell burst near him.
Link : Poor ammo handling kills two airmen - India - The Times of India
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Hope someone is working on fixing these problems.
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Sir Indian ...... Who and when he (someone) will start realizing his resposibilities? Why your technical teams they are fail to handle their job?Why they dont examine intently all the staff before they carry such a deadly Ammunition? Sir Indian dont you think technical staff in our Arm forces they are not organized? this is a limit of irresponsibility.
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Steps taken to modify BrahMos missile
Nagercoil (TN), Dec 31 (PTI) Steps are being taken to modify the BrahMos missile to be used both by the Air Force and Army, Dr Siva Thanu Pillai, Chief Controller (R&D , Defence Research and Development Organisation said here today.
Efforts are on to develop the supersonic BrahMos-2 missile, Pillai, also CEO and MD, BrahMos Aerospace, told reporters.
Steps have been taken to manufacture parts of the missile from the Army Research Centre at Thiruvanathapuram and the "first stage" is in progress, he added.
BrahMos missile, a joint venture of India and Russia, was well received in the international community and some countries are eager to buy the missile, the DRDO chief controller added.
The test of an upgraded BrahMos supersonic cruise missile failed twice in this year after which the Army refused to accept the weapon unless proved. The third test, however, in March hit the bull's eye.
Link : fullstory .
Nagercoil (TN), Dec 31 (PTI) Steps are being taken to modify the BrahMos missile to be used both by the Air Force and Army, Dr Siva Thanu Pillai, Chief Controller (R&D , Defence Research and Development Organisation said here today.
Efforts are on to develop the supersonic BrahMos-2 missile, Pillai, also CEO and MD, BrahMos Aerospace, told reporters.
Steps have been taken to manufacture parts of the missile from the Army Research Centre at Thiruvanathapuram and the "first stage" is in progress, he added.
BrahMos missile, a joint venture of India and Russia, was well received in the international community and some countries are eager to buy the missile, the DRDO chief controller added.
The test of an upgraded BrahMos supersonic cruise missile failed twice in this year after which the Army refused to accept the weapon unless proved. The third test, however, in March hit the bull's eye.
Link : fullstory .
And no one in the media questioned DRDO regarding the missiles that have already been added to the arsenal. who will make sure that the same problem will be rectified in all the missiles already produced? please enlighten me.
And the way DRDO reacts when something goes wrong always turns me off.
Are we going to conduct more tests in future for agni III?
Thanks in advance.
And the way DRDO reacts when something goes wrong always turns me off.
Are we going to conduct more tests in future for agni III?
Thanks in advance.
any idea of when the next trial for agni II. first night trial had failed.
Agni II & III will be tested around Republic Day (20-25 jan 2010)
I hope they come up with something flawless. And why republic day? seems they are quite sure it won't fail this time. Though agni III had not failed
it was agni II.
