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"Military power coupled with economic power is required, to be considered as World Leaders"

Dr. V.K. Aatre, former Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister, Govt. of India.

After MOM, ISRO Will Send PAPA Into Space

Expected year of journey, 2018-2019.

First Prototype of ISRO's Semi-Cryogenic Engine To Be Ready By 2016

Trips to Venus & Asteroids also being studied.

"the first General to introduce a long term 15-year perspective plan, a man who has introduced new and exciting concepts of strategy and mobile warfare, a man who has succeeded in pushing modernisation of equipment and strategy and given the Army a much greater say in the country's geopolitical ambitions"

about General Krishnaswamy Sundarji, COAS [1986-1988], Indian Army
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[Video] 1962 India-China War Recalled By An Army Man

Personal account of an event, as witnessed by a soldier who took part in the legendary battle of Gurung Hill.

Breathtaking Aerial Photographs of IAF Aircrafts Returning Home

The Aircrafts coming back to India after undertaking a triumphant campaign in the UK.

Free e-Book - Introducing Windows 10 For IT Professionals

Had reserved a free copy of Windows 10 on, both, my laptop as well as the desktop. The laptop received its update y'day. Keeping a copy of this e-book by the side, while I go exploring the OS.

M.S. is also offering a free, online course to assist in the Enterprise-level deployment of its newest OS.

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"From the dynamic Sarabhai he learnt the importance of having vision. From the no-nonsense Dhawan he fathomed how to convert vision into a mission and evolve fail-safe systems. And from the soft-spoken Brahm Prakash, the first director of the Space Centre, he learnt the art of converting the mission on hand into achievable goals. All these would make Kalam an outstanding manager of technology-a rare quality"

Trivia: Then Prime Minister of India, Mr. I.K. Gujral, called Dr. Kalam "the Sadhu of Indian Science"

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Sukhois And MiGs On The Highway [Video]

The Belarusian Air Force, operating their MiG-29 & Su-25,  demonstrating flight operations from its roadways. Force multiplier.

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This Neat Poster Highlights The PAK FA T-50 Aircraft's [Possible] Weaponries

The Russian fifth generation fighter with it complement of air, land & sea-targeting munitions.

"The last exercise mission saw all four Flankers working with six Typhoons to escort and support two C-130J Hercules on a paradropping mission. They were opposed by 8-10 red-air Typhoons"

- Exercise Indradhanush: Flankers And Typhoons Battle In British Skies

"Apart from Kalam and Aravumudan, the ‘Class of ‘62’ consisted of B Ramakrishna Rao, Pramod Kale, Prakash Rao, H G S Murthy and D Easwara Das"

- Among the Seven Pioneers

Beauty Thy Name Is Su-30MKI [Video]

Russian United Aircraft Corporation [UAC] released promotional video of the Sukhoi Su-30MKI. The most beautiful bird, EVAR!

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Also read: Ukrainian hardware on India's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircrafts

"The French payload would not marry up with the American rocket. Welding could cause fire because sodium was volatile. So Sarabhai asked Bhavsar: "How can we fit the payload?'' Mr. Kalam and another colleague scraped the payload with a small hand tool until it mated with the rocket. The launch was a success. The orange trail from the sodium vapour that lit up the twilight sky caused excitement in Kerala. The State Assembly, which was in session then, adjourned for a few minutes for its members to enjoy the spectacle."

- ISRO's spectacular leap in 25 years

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam [1931.10.15 - 2015.07.27]

R.I.P, Sir.

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