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Nuclear Icebreaker Reactor – At the Heart of Arihant Class Submarines

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  Recently, India won a deal to build 4 non-nuclear icebreaker ships estimated to be worth over Rs 6,000 crores for Russia. Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company ROSATOM will seek “favorable and capable yards” in India to construct the ships to support its Northern Sea Route (NSR) development plan in the face of sanctions imposed by the USA and other countries. This brings to notice the nuclear icebreakers operated by Russia, the only nation to do so in the world. So why are we talking about nuclear icebreakers? It is because of the nuclear reactors in them that have been used in the Arihant class SSBNs of the Indian Navy. Many may not be aware that Russia provided the nuclear reactors of its nuclear icebreakers to be developed into reactors for S1/half-boat, S2/Arihant, S3/Arighaat, S4/Aridhaman, and the supposed S4*. Kindly note USA, the Soviet Union/Russia, China, France, and Britain hold nuclear reactor technology very d
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CROWN Project -A European Multifunction AESA System

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The CROWN Project has successfully reached its objective to design, develop, and test a compact, lightweight multi-function radiofrequency system prototype, by integrating radar, electronic warfare, and communication in one single system, without any end-user restrictions. Additionally, the CROWN project created a technological demonstrator or TD to showcase the feasibility of the system and its potential to introduce a new enabling capability. The CROWN project also determined necessary investments and outlined research activities for further developing a Technology Readiness Level 7 (TRL7) prototype demonstration in an operational environment. The project included, in particular, two connected activities focusing on the R&D assessment of critical technologies for the development of future European multi-function radio frequency systems and R&T activities on the system and component level. Follow-on activities aiming at producing an EU prototype by the end of 2027 are recommen
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Netflix Series IC814 Hijack - 5 Hijackers Got 3 Dreaded Terrorist Released & Ajit Doval Was Negotiator

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  Whoever raised the issue of IC814 hijacker names of bhola & shankar , for them here is the fact below, issued in the form of official document released by then BJP Government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Actual names of hjjackers 1. Ibrahim Akhtar 2. Shahid Akhtar Sayeed 3. Sunny Ahmed Qazi 4. Zahoor Mistry 5. Shakir Code name of 5 hijackers The Netflix series IC814 directed by Anubhav Sinha has some of the best Bollywood actors playing various roles based on the book written by IC814 Captain Devi Sharan. And yes it has also been verified by the government agencies. Only after that it was published. Watch it on Netflix today to know the truth / facts as it happened. If even after this you have doubt, kindly read the official document released on January 5, 2000 to enlighten your dead brain greycells https://www.mea.gov.in/Speeches-Statements.htm?dtl/5481/Union+Home+Ministers+StatementIndian+Airlines+Flight+IC814
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India’s Zorawar Light Tank Vs. China’s Type 15 Light Tank

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After the deadly 2020 clashes on the disputed borders of Eastern Ladakh in the Himalayas, tensions have remained high between India and China, which can develop into a full-fledged military confrontation any day. Since the clashes in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley (named after  Ghulam Rasool Galwan ), the army has taken several steps to boost its combat capabilities. Since May 2020, the militaries of India and China have confronted each other on the border and a reasonable settlement of the border dispute is not yet in sight. Both sides, however, have pulled back from several areas of conflict. Against this background, both countries continue strengthening their troops and infrastructure in the border highlands. Both China and India face specific problems due to the difficult terrain separating them, especially affecting the OBT. Low air pressure at high altitudes reduces the performance of tank power plants, and low temperatures force crews to start engines for up to 30 minute
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6th Gen NGAD Vs 5th Gen F-35 Comparison

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          F-35 Vs.  NGAD Concept  Indian Air Force/IAF is happy flying 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, and 4.5++ Gen fighters like Mig-29/29K, Rafale/Rafale M, Su-30 MKI, Jaguar, and Mirage 2000. Most of these will still keep flying till 2035 and 2040 when the world is already looking forward to the 6th Gen fighter like NGAD (USA), Tempest (UK), and Mig-41 (Russia) and these will be launched around the same time as 2035 to 2040. IAF as yet is still trying to get its hands on a 5th Gen fighter. Its homegrown effort the AMCA will reportedly be a 5.5 Gen fighter. In all likelihood, the first AMCA TD will come out only by 2035, a time when the world would have probably already seen the launch of 6th Gen fighters like the NGAD (USA), and Tempest (UK). Mig-41 (Russia) is more likely to emerge by 2040. IAF is aware it's really falling behind in the race, so had attempted to get hands-on Su-57 (Russia) customized as FGFA, but that plan didn’t materialize. IAF must realize that it has already missed
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Not Qatari Mirages, India Should Have Gone For UAE Mirage 2000, A Tale of Missed Chances - (Bulk Buy, Production, Mirage 4000)

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  In 2020, I had published an opinion piece on www.idrw.org - (UAE Mirage 2000, Last Chance for India to Grab These Magnificent Jets), below is the piece yet again along with my latest additions to why India should still only go for UAE Mirage 2000, or not at all. Also, why Mirage 2000 has actually turned out to be a tale of missed chances; be it bulk buy, production, and Mirage 4000. ----------------------------------------------xxxx---------------------------------------------------- 2020 - { UAE Mirage 2000, Last Chance for India to Grab These Magnificent Jets ) Around late 2019 there were reports that the  UAE Air Force  which operates the 2 nd  most number of  Mirage 2000 jets  after France was planning to sell around 24 to 36 fighter jets to the  Iraqi Air Force.  The reports also said that the UAE wanted to provide Iraq with these jets to be stationed inside or near the Kurdistan region after refurbishing the jets to the latest model. This may be a deterrence against  Turkey.  W
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Project 75I - Comparison Between Navantia S80+ and TKMS U212A Submarine

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Indian Navy is looking to induct more conventional submarines. After the P75 project resulted in Scorpene submarines, 9 of which will be ultimately acquired; logic says Indian Navy must progress to SSNs under P76A under which 12 boats should be acquired. But for some reason it wants more conventional submarines after 9 under P75; these include 6 under P75I (to be acquired in collaboration from foreign nation) and 12 under P76 (to be completely built indigenously). So, under P75I bids were invited and ultimate TKMS U212A and Navantia S80+ remain in the fray. Both U212A and S80+ are notable examples of use of advanced maritime technology; but while TKMS U212A has been in service for about 20 years, Navantia S80+ has been in service for about 2 years. Below is a comparative analysis of the 2 submarines. ● India’s Experience Indian Navy has previous experience with TKMS having operated the 4 U209/Shishumar submarines since 1980s. These submarines are known for their modular design and bu
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