Woman to head India's missile project

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Woman to head India's missile project​

Published: May 13, 2008

Print story Email to a friend Font size:NEW DELHI, May 13 (UPI) -- India's top defense research group Tuesday selected a woman for the first time to be project director of its classified nuclear missile project.

Tessy Thomas, a 45-year-old expert on all solid system propellant, will direct the upgraded version of the 1,243-mile-range, nuclear-capable Agni-II missile for India's Defense Research and Development Organization, the Press Trust of India reported.

Women already hold senior ranks in all branches of India's military services.

Thomas is one of about 200 women scientists and technicians working for the DRDO.

She was the associate director of the 1,864-mile-range Agni-III missile, which was tested earlier this month.

India is building its intermediate-range ballistic missile because of rising concerns about the China's nuclear submarine base. Agni-III's range would include major Chinese cities.

Thomas declined to discuss the new version of Agni-II being planned because of its classified nature, the report said.

"It will be called Agni-II A (2)," she was quoted as saying, adding, "I like my job. I feel I am contributing to my nation's security."

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[Muradk]

That hot the missile might work now. If she is a blond than we dont have to worry about it .

 

[BATMAN]

Project director is a carrier job, no wonder its remuneration may lure in foreigners.

 

[Energon]

Project director is a carrier job, no wonder its remuneration may lure in foreigners.

could you please clarify your comment?

 

[Bushroda]

could you please clarify your comment?

He seems to have mistaken Dr. Tessy Thomas to be from some western country (probably confused by the name).

Dr Tessy Thomas, who is an expert on all solid propellants systems, has a BTech from Thrissur Engineering College, Calicut, and an MTech from Pune. She started her career in the DRDO under Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's leadership and guidance.

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[Muradk]

Hi guys we are not trying to make fun of India its just a joke, her credentials and the appointment speaks for herself.

 

[Bushroda]

Hi guys we are not trying to make fun of India its just a joke, her credentials and the appointment speaks for herself.

Relax Sir!!! A person of your stature doesn't need to clarify. Your knowledge & your contribution as a poster is unparalleled. Its okay to have a laugh once in a while. Helps easing up the tension.

 

[asaad-ul-islam]

her credentials must be hot! yeah baaby!

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

Tessy is not a foreigner.

Most probably a Malayali Christian!