Day: 21 December 2024

First Destroyer (Surat) and Second Frigate (Nilgiri) inducted into Indian Navy

Vijay Raman

The recent delivery of Yard 12707, named Surat, and Yard 12651, designated Nilgiri, marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing efforts to expand and modernize its fleet. Both vessels represent the culmination of advanced naval engineering and reflect India’s commitment to enhancing maritime security and operational capabilities. Yard 12707, the Surat, is built to undertake multi-dimensional operations, which include anti-submarine warfare, surface engagement, and fleet support missions. Its delivery underscores a strategic focus on integrating indigenous technologies that enhance the Navy’s tactical responses in diverse maritime scenarios. The…

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Boost to modernisation of Indian artillery

Vijay Raman

The initiative of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, or Self-Reliant India, is critical to enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities and fostering an ecosystem of indigenous production. One of the most significant strides in this direction was marked by the recent contract signed between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the procurement of K9 VAJRA-T self-propelled tracked artillery guns. Valued at Rs 7,629 crore, this deal not only underscores the commitment to self-sufficiency but also highlights the strategic importance of indigenous military equipment in modern warfare. The K9 VAJRA-T,…

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Liquid Cooling and Increasing Thermal Design Power

Vijay Raman

Liquid Cooling and Increasing Thermal Design Power (TDPs) – IDTechEx Explores Thermal Management for Data Centers IDTechEx reports that the data center liquid cooling market could see a 6-fold size expansion over the next 10 years. Their report, “Thermal Management for Data Centers 2025-2035: Technologies, Markets, and Opportunities” explores different levels and techniques of data center thermal management, from air to liquid cooling (such as single-phase direct-to-chip, two-phase direct-to-chip, 1-PIC immersion, and 2-PIC immersion), and covers market players and predictions for the next decade.   Air cooling, direct-to-chip, and immersion…

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