the man has given a lifetime service to this great nation🇮🇳 but we cant keep extracting value frm the same man at this age. we may nvr get another Ajit Doval but national security cannot depend on one prsn forever, its time to identify a worthy successor
@Doremon1001@Neetivaan@iAsura_ do u think we shud pause or shut our indigenous projects which r just as importnt as something like fcas, to reduce that lag?
What excellence, Brit-turd? Of Brit-turds who lagged us for most of recorded history and lags us today in almost all strategic tech?
What we are doing in the 2020s are stuff you have never done in your civilizational history.
Cry about it.
Protest against Pakistan Govt and Army across Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues. Pakistan has created a curfew like situation in civilian areas with PoK turned into a massive Military Garrison.
🚨 MASSIVE: DRDO Cracks One of the World's Toughest Jet Engine Technologies, Develops Single Crystal Blade Tech
DRDO has successfully developed and perfected Single Crystal Turbine Blade technology, an achievement that places India among a small group of nations capable of producing one of the most sophisticated components used in modern jet engines.
At first glance, a turbine blade may appear to be just another metal component. In reality, it operates in one of the harshest environments known to engineering. Inside a fighter jet engine, these blades must withstand temperatures exceeding 1,500°C while spinning at tens of thousands of revolutions per minute. Even the smallest structural weakness can lead to catastrophic failure.
That is where single crystal technology becomes crucial.
Unlike conventional metal components, which are made up of multiple grains separated by microscopic boundaries, a single crystal blade is manufactured as one continuous crystal structure. The absence of grain boundaries eliminates weak points, allowing the blade to endure extreme heat, pressure, and mechanical stress that would destroy ordinary materials.
Developing such blades is considered one of the most difficult tasks in aerospace engineering. The manufacturing process requires extraordinary precision, from casting the crystal structure to machining cooling channels and achieving the final surface finish. A minor defect at any stage can render the entire component unusable.
Recognizing the maturity of the technology, DRDO has now invited private-sector companies to participate in its industrialization and large-scale production. The goal is not merely to manufacture the blades but also to obtain airworthiness certification, ensuring they meet the demanding standards required for operational aircraft engines.
The breakthrough carries major strategic implications. It strengthens India's ambitions to develop indigenous aero-engines, including future variants of the Kaveri engine, next-generation fighter jet engines, helicopter engines, and advanced gas turbines. Most importantly, it reduces India's dependence on foreign suppliers for one of the most sensitive technologies in the aerospace sector.
For years, aero-engines remained one of the few areas where India lagged behind the world's leading military powers. With the successful development of single crystal turbine blade technology, that gap has become significantly smaller.
What was once an exclusive capability of a handful of nations is now firmly within India's grasp.
The @DRDO_India has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering nations defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
Three consecutive flight-tests were successfully conducted to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range Ballistic Missiles and Anti-ship capability at medium range.
Multi-layered BMD capability was successfully demonstrated. The interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets. The systems are designed and developed with latest technologies to address the emerging missile threats.
These tests have put India in elite group of nations having Ballistics Missile Defence Capabilities to engage Ballistic Missiles up to ICBMs. Anti-ship defence at medium range was demonstrated during the maiden flight test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range. Congratulations to DRDO on successfully demonstrating these crucial technologies.
The @DRDO_India has successfully demonstrated multiple crucial technologies bolstering nations defence capabilities against different types of enemy threats.
Three consecutive flight-tests were successfully conducted to demonstrate multi-layered defence against long range Ballistic Missiles and Anti-ship capability at medium range.
Multi-layered BMD capability was successfully demonstrated. The interceptors successfully engaged their respective targets. The systems are designed and developed with latest technologies to address the emerging missile threats.
These tests have put India in elite group of nations having Ballistics Missile Defence Capabilities to engage Ballistic Missiles up to ICBMs. Anti-ship defence at medium range was demonstrated during the maiden flight test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range. Congratulations to DRDO on successfully demonstrating these crucial technologies.
DRDO JUST SENT A MESSAGE TO THE WORLD. INDIA'S "IRON" DOME GETS AN UPGRADE.
In 24 hours, India successfully tested a multi-layered ballistic missile defence shield capable of intercepting threats up to ICBM-class missiles and conducted the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (Medium Range).
This represents a major leap in India's ability to detect, track and destroy missile threats across domains
ORIGINAL INPUT: Manoj Gupta
One of the greatest of his era.
The game will always remember you for your calmness, sportsmanship, fair play, and humility in every moment of success and defeat.
Thank you, Kane🫡.
One of our greatest ever, signing off.
Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket effective immediately.
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