Table of Contents
Why is reliance not a manufacturer of Rafale fighter jets?
For the uninitiated, Reliance has not been selected as a manufacturer for Rafale fighter jets. These jets are to be constructed in France under the aegis of Dassault Aviation and not Reliance as some lie peddlers would like you to believe. When constructing an aircraft, not every components are produced in house.
What are Dassault’s offsets for Rafale production?
Dassault’s share of offsets is only 25\%, with the remaining offset obligations being shared by Thales, Safran, MBDA and others. Further, just 10\% of the Dassault’s offsets for producing minor parts for the 36 Rafales that are being fully built in France have been given to DRAL (Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd).
Why can’t fighter jets fly into space?
Even the most modern of fighter jets cannot fly into space. The F-35 Lightning II, considered to be the world’s most advanced craft, has a service ceiling of around 15 kilometres (nine miles). This is less than a fifth of the way to space. Part of the reason fighter jets can’t fly this high is their power source.
Why doesn’t India make its own fighter jets?
On the issue lack of experience in making fighter jets, it is agreed that no company in India, except HAL, has the experience of making fighter planes. But then that would mean that we will never create any new capability beyond what exists and will continue to import more than 70\% of our defence hardware.
Who is the head of the vigilance department in Hal Delhi?
The Head of the Vigilance Department in HAL is Chief vigilance Officer (Officer on deputation from Central government deputed by the CVC). SHRI T SRINIVASULU, IPS FROM 1984 TO 1989.
Is Bangalore waging a losing battle against the IT industry?
Even so, Bangalore is not waging a losing battle. At least not yet. The fact that Bangalore is holding up even after all the rise in IT centers in cities is commendable. The IT industry would continue to grow because it still has great minds and people with excellent competencies working in it.
Why Bangalore is the go-to place for scaling up?
Undoubtedly, entrepreneurs from across the Indian subcontinent are increasingly making Bangalore the go-to place for scaling up. From edtech to fintech, the Garden City is progressing at a quick pace. However, the transition from being a manufacturing base to a tech hub took considerable time and effort.