Introduction In a recent episode of “Expert Opinion” on the MRO Digest Forums, Commander Sonal Saxena, a seasoned aeronautical engineer and supply chain expert, shared his insights on the use of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in supply chain operations. This emerging technology has the potential to revolutionize logistics and spare parts distribution. […]
Jastej Matharu
I am an Indian Army veteran with specialization in military vehicle technology. I founded MRO Channel Forum to provide a platform to MRO professionals.
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WAY FORWARD
Suggestions by our members for the way forward for MRO Digest and MRO Performance
NEWS AND VIEWS PODCAST 28 MAY 2023
Transcript of our podcast published today on Spotify
VIDEO: BUILDING TRUST IN MRO
Maj Gen K Eswaran (Retired), in his dialogue with MRO Digest, talks about the importance of building Moral Infrastructure. He talks about the importance of building trust and becoming trustworthy and gives practical methods to implement this process in an organisation.He is the founder of Help and Serve Public Charitable Trust and has launched a […]
VIDEO: ELECTRIC ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES?
Find out the possibilities for MBTs, APCs, ICVs and Recce Vehicles. I have given my opinion on the imperatives and possibilities.
ChatGPT and MRO
ChatGPT has both strengths and weaknesses. So let us examine and make a quick assessment of utility of AI chatbots for MRO activities.
Electric Armoured Fighting Vehicles
The feasibility of electric Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) depends on advancements in battery technology. Tanks require extensive electrical power, and while lithium-ion batteries can enhance silent watch capabilities, fully electric tanks remain impractical due to size and weight constraints. However, hybrid Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) offer advantages such as reduced fuel dependency, silent operation, and improved agility. Electric wheeled ICVs with in-wheel motors enhance mobility, while amphibious versions benefit from simplified propulsion. Hybrid and electric reconnaissance vehicles may soon be viable. As battery technology improves, hybrid and electric AFVs could revolutionize battlefield mobility, logistics, and stealth operations.
WEBINAR: Reimagining MRO in Defence Realistically by leveraging Technology Conducted on 01 Feb 2023
A detailed analysis of the present constraints and giving out of clear options for the future.
Renewable Energy Disruption
Brig YVR Vijay (Retd) gives an engrossing and comprehensive talk filled with analysis and deductions. The synopsis of his talk is as under:Solar and wind energy as a concept was known for long. Latest developments in this field are going to dramatically change and disrupt the energy and transportation sector as we know it. We […]
How to fast track indigenisation
Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd) in conversation with Maj Gen (Dr) Ashok Kumar (Retd)