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If it takes priority and the GoI is able to curtail certain domestic expenses, this could double. The amount if maintained at the same level for a couple of years and packaged well (processing towards actual bottlenecks) could provide a shot in the arm for the forces.


Kotak estimates that India would need to increase annual defence research spending by nearly $5 billion if it wants to achieve its stated target of allocating 10% of the defence budget towards research and development.
 
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Solar Group Q4 Concall:
  • International business:Focus on Africa.South Africa as one of the hubs for future expansion.Bases in Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Nigeria,Ghana. Turkey strong base, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Australia will start soon.
  • Bhargavastra development in final stages. Should be able to complete all the trials in this calendar year.
  • Solar has orders worth 18000 crore from defense sector. Biggest order is Pinaka. More orders for Pinaka in discussion phase.
 
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Seeking Expressions of Interest from OEMs for Establishment of a 10,000-Ton Forging Press Facility at HAL – Foundry & Forge Division, Bengaluru

HAL-F&F Division is planning to establish a 10,000 Ton hydraulic press equipped with an in-situ die heating facility and advanced control systems at its facility located in Bangalore, India to facilitate the manufacture of large-size forgings for airframe and aero-engine applications.

1) Introduction: 10,000-Ton Hydraulic Forging Press Facility for the production of both closed-die and open-die forgings intended for aerospace and industrial applications. The proposed press shall be capable of operating at multiple force levels to enable efficient processing of a wide range of forging products. The facility is envisaged to incorporate a main forging ram and suitable auxiliary/independent operating modes, enabling operation at capacities of up to 10,000 Tons and lower force levels (e.g., 5,000 Tons) for applications where the full press capacity is not required. OEMs are requested to propose suitable press configurations to meet these operational requirements.​

1.1 Application: The above 10000 Ton press shall be used to forging closed and open die forgings and the production planned through closed die forging (~60%), open die forging (~25%), and hot die forging at approximately 950°C (~15%).

1.2 Materials to be forged: Aluminium alloys, Alloy Steels, Titanium and Nickel based alloys

1.3 Forging temperature of the Parts: From 450°C to 1160°C (for Al alloys, Titanium alloys, Ni alloys & Alloy steels).

Near isothermal mode: Die size 1000 mm maximum dia

5.3. Near Isothermal mode: The press shall be capable of performing near-isothermal forging operations for the manufacture of critical forgings in materials such as titanium alloys and nickel-based superalloys.

Schematic representations of typical forgings and components proposed to be manufactured using the facility: (See Page 11)