Recent content by Nilgiri

https://chakranewz.com/critical-technologies/chakra-exclusive-india-rsquo-s-fourth-ssbn-sails-out-for-sea-trials

maximum range of 120 kms demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2209588&reg=3&lang=2 The next series will be ~300 km range apparently (with existing launcher maybe carrying 2).

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-tests-k-4-missile-with-3-500-km-range-from-nuclear-powered-submarine-9952298 https://theprint.in/defence/indias-k4-slbm-test-creates-a-flutter-in-pakistan-security-circles-red-flag-for-global-stability/2813458/

Bluebird satellite launched successfully! 6.5 ton mass makes it: - Largest communication satellite ever put into LEO - Largest payload mass done by LVM3

A merry Christmas and happy new year to all that celebrate. Seasons greetings to everyone. I will be away till after new years, so my best wishes in advance for having a good time this end of year season.

The new request for proposal for 3rd launch pad at ISRO SHAR is out. Horizontal stacking + transport is key new feature given size of NGLV in future.

IAF Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Golani hosts Paul Szymanski of the Space Strategies Center....on how to fight and win space wars. Haven't watched it yet, but may be interesting for some of you:

The operation, involving the 2nd Battalion of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment (2 Para) is often regarded as one of the largest - if not the largest - airborne operation following World War II. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tangail_Airdrop

Seems some large investment cycle is kicking in. https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-35-billion-india-investment https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/amazon-doubles-down-on-india-announces-a-massive-35b-investment-by-2030/articleshow/125882994.cms