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There was a Moon Impact Probe (MIP) on board the orbiter which was launched and had a hard landing, as planned, into the lunar south pole after a controlled descent. It discovered the presence of water on the Moon. The probe was a product of former President Abdul Kalam's vision who felt that...

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) A radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG, RITEG) is an electrical generator that uses an array of thermocouples to convert the heat released by the decay of a suitable radioactive material into electricity by the Seebeck effect. An RTG has no...

The benefits of manufacturing ultra-luxurious cars locally is even more - saves around 10 to 30 lakh per unit! Prices of luxury cars like Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes drop by Rs 10-30 lakh due to local assembly & cost savings - The Economic Times

The orbiter spacecraft module structure of the proposed Chandrayaan-2 mission built by it has been delivered to the ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. The mission will be launched on board GSLV

Orbiter and Lander in stacked configuration with Rover inside the Lander craft Rover Configuration - Chandrayaan-2 rover being tested. Photo Courtesy ISRO A helium balloon is attached to the rover during tests to simulate reduced weight and traction under lunar gravity. Photo Credit: ISRO...

Isro may give N-boost to Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter spacecraft module structure of the proposed Chandrayaan-2 mission MUMBAI: Isro is mulling use of nuclear technology to increase the life span of its second moon mission Chandrayaan-2, which is slated for lift-off in 2017. Significantly, the...

Israel to expand AEW fleet for India India will acquire a further two Ilyushin Il-76 transports adapted to carry Israeli-made Phalcon type airborne early warning (AEW) radars and sensors. According to an Indian source, the aircraft have already being purchased from Uzbekistan by Israel...

India is the only country outside Europe to commence local production of Mercedes-Benz CLA. Mercedes Benz India will pass on the benefits of localization -- ranging from Rs 1 lakh to 2 lakh -- to the end customer both for the CLA and GLA. Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan - The Hindu

True - myself saw it when I visited my village last month - but only OFC has been laid - probably the systems will be installed later but still the gram panchayat buildings are literally in a dilapidated condition - same is the case with some of the PHC's - they should consider upgrading the...

Unfortunately it's the same with the Indian Army as well which is allocated 52-53% (over $20 billion) of the total defence budget. The only good thing in case of IN and IAF is that they still get to spend a majority of their allocation on capital expenditures which is unfortunately not the case...

Just a thought - Isn't there, where a nuclear second-strike capability comes in? A country's assured ability to respond to a nuclear attack with powerful nuclear retaliation against the attacker - It wouldn't be easy for the other side to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike considering the fact...

Reason for disagreement? If only they were meant for PN - They are primarily meant for IOR to counter PLAN - INS Kamorta is based in Visakhapatnam - A&N Command will probably get some of them as well.

Will probably be tested soon - The vertical launch units of the LR-SAM have been built into the vessel and the MF-STAR [multifunction surveillance and threat alert radar] is in place for missile guidance - all IN needs to do is to take delivery of the missile, load it and fire. Indo-Israeli...

They were probably docked for refits? Since HSL is cash-strapped and is executing only one new order at the moment - India's first Missile Range Instrumentation Ship - LIVEFIST: REVEALED: Navy Ship That Could Save Dying Indian Shipyard INS Aridhaman is being constructed at Shipbuilding Centre...

NEW ANTI-SUB WARSHIP TO JOIN INDIAN NAVY IN OCTOBER INS KADMATT GETTING A FINAL TOUCH AT GARDEN REACH YARDS IN KOLKATA File photo of ASW Corvette, INS Kamorta, inducted into Indian Navy in August 2014. COME OCTOBER and Indian Navy will get a shot in the arm with a new anti-submarine warship...

Sorry got mixed up - here it said the IAF intended to upgrade it's entire fleet of 123 Jaguars - India's Jaguar upgrade hits snag over engine selection - IHS Jane's 360 HAL carries out maiden flight of upgraded Jaguar 'Darin III' | Business Standard News Probably not all of them will get the...

The cost of DARIN III contract to upgrade 110 jaguars is $700 million only.

Interestingly IAF's Spyder SAM Systems are based on TATA's 6X6 High-Mobility MAV's only.

Is Indian Army evaluating these platforms? Since this has been developed in partnership with DRDO, likely a direct order is to be placed or it will be an open tender? If so who other competitors in this segment and when will these be finally inducted? VRDE is also developing a BMP-2 upgrade I...