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Honored to receive this from the Kerala Forests & Wildlife Department for my documentary #MysticMarayoor. On this #GuruPurnima Day, I bow to my crew and to the few rare friends\souls who walked beside my wild, wandering creative madness with unwavering faith and love. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Top DRDO team visits #Eurodrone facility in Munich

By Anantha Krishnan M
Tarmak Media House
instagram.com/writetake

Thiruvananthapuram, 27 June 2025: A high-level delegation from India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) visited the industrial hub of Europe’s premier Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone initiative -- #Eurodrone -- in Munich earlier this month.

Military sources confirmed to Tarmak Media House (TMH) that the visit signals India’s growing interest in advanced unmanned aerial systems and future strategic collaborations with European partners.

Led by Germany, Eurodrone is a multinational programme involving Germany, France, Italy and Spain. It is managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), with Airbus Defence and Space (Germany) as the industrial prime. Key subcontractors include Leonardo (Italy), Dassault Aviation (France) and Airbus Defence and Space (Spain). The project is considered vital to Europe’s quest for sovereign capability in the MALE RPAS segment.

Multi-mission capabilities

Eurodrone boasts a maximum mission payload of 2.3 tonnes (excluding fuel) and up to 40 hours of endurance -- placing it among the most capable MALE-class RPAS globally. Its underwing payload options allow for flexible mission configurations, ranging from Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) to strike roles. Future variants are planned to support Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Command, Control and Communications (C³) and Airborne Early Warning (AEW) operations.

Designed for safe integration into civil airspace, the Eurodrone is being certified in line with NATO STANAG 4671 Edition 3 and civil aviation standards. Its modular architecture separates flight and mission systems, enabling mission upgrades without affecting the aircraft’s baseline airworthiness -- ensuring future adaptability.

The Indian delegation

The Indian delegation was led by Distinguished Scientist Y Dilip, Director of Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), accompanied by Dr S Rajagopal (Scientist G, ADE) and Dr R Rajesh (Scientist G, CABS). Also present were the Defence Attaché in Berlin and the Technical Counsellor of DRDO in Paris.

The team received detailed briefings from OCCAR and Airbus GmbH on the Eurodrone programme’s operational design, system capabilities, and development progress. A Digital Mock-up (DMU) session illustrated the drone’s versatility across mission profiles. Indian officials expressed strong interest in the open and modular architecture, particularly in its ability to accommodate indigenous technologies.

Observer status & road ahead

Sources confirmed that India was granted Observer Status for the Eurodrone programme earlier this year, following its application in August 2024. This marked India’s first official meeting in that capacity. As an observer, India’s engagement remains non-committal and non-contractual (NC-NC) for a two-year period, after which a transition to participating nation status may be explored, depending on mutual interest and strategic alignment.

The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus GmbH with support from over 50 European aerospace and electronics companies, is currently in its Detailed Design Review (DDR) phase.

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Eurodrone image: airbus.com
Team image: OCCAR

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Not a painting. Not AI. Just a breathtaking capture by master travel photographer Hari Menon, celebrated for his arresting, true-to-life frames. This one from the mist-kissed heights of Kodai in Tamil Nadu. Nature in her finest attire.

#travelphotography #landscapephotography #farside

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If #precision has ever been photographed, this is it! A spacecraft gently anchored to the heavens, scripted in silence & steered by science.
#spacegeeks #Ax4 #ShubanshuShukla 🇮🇳

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The #Joy of space!

One delightful aspect of today's #Ax4 mission was Joy, the swan -- the official zero gravity indicator carried along by #ShubhanshuShukla.
In microgravity, floating a soft toy like Joy becomes an immediate, visceral indicator that weightlessness has been achieved -- an elegant, human touch amid high science and cold metal.
A swan also carries deep symbolic value in Indian culture, associated with #GoddessSaraswati -- representing wisdom, purity and discernment.
Beyond symbolism, it bridges the gap between hardcore science and universal emotion, making space accessible and relatable, especially for children watching from home.
Interestingly, @Axiom_Space notes that the swan carries allegorical meaning across cultures. In Poland, the swan stands for purity, loyalty and resilience. In Hungary, it epitomises loyalty, grace and the beauty of nature.

#Ax4 #SpaceGeeks #TMH #IndiaInSpace @tarmakmedia

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#Ax4 Mission Commander #PeggyWhitson welcomed #ShubhanshuShukla aboard, designating him as Astronaut No 634 to visit the @Space_Station.

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Now watching the biggest space blockbuster -- The Hatch.

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#Spacegeeks



Take a look at the @SpaceX crew #Dragon capsules that have flown to space so far, each with its own legacy:




1. Endeavour (C206)

First flight: Demo-2 (May 2020)

Named by astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken

Symbolic nod to the Space Shuttle Endeavour

Used for multiple crewed missions, including Crew-2 and Ax-2



2. Resilience (C207)

First flight: Crew-1 (Nov 2020)

Named by NASA and SpaceX astronauts to reflect global unity during the COVID-19 pandemic

Flown on Crew-1 and Ax-1



3. Endurance (C210)

First flight: Crew-3 (Nov 2021)

Named in honour of the endurance shown by teams during the pandemic

Also a tribute to Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic ship

Flown on Crew-3, Crew-5, and Crew-8



4. Freedom (C212)

First flight: Crew-4 (April 2022)

Named by astronaut Kjell Lindgren

Emphasised democratic values and space exploration freedom

Used for Crew-4 and Crew-7



5. Grace (C213)

First flight: Ax-4 (June 2025)

The newest and final Crew Dragon built by SpaceX

Flying #ShubhanshuShukla and the Ax-4 crew to the ISS

Enhanced design with improved cargo and propulsion capability





#Grace #TMH #TMHSpace

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Happened to meet an orthodontist-cum-prof who's been following #TMH for years. I was pleasantly surprised to hear how closely he tracks India's A&D activities, especially the #LCA #Tejas programme.

In a brief yet insightful 20-minute chat at a hotel lobby, he shared how military-grade materials are quietly transforming dentistry:

🦷 Titanium: For implants and prosthetics, just like in aircraft frames

🦷 Cobalt-Chromium: Durable frameworks, as seen in jet engines

🦷 Nitinol (Nickel-Titanium): Orthodontic wires with shape memory, used in aerospace actuators

🦷 Surgical Steel: For tools and braces, akin to submarine parts

🦷 Zirconia: Ceramic crowns with strength fit for body armour

🦷 Gold Alloys: Long-lasting restorations, also used in missile electronics

I also shared with him how #GuruKalam pioneered the defence-to-humanity movement, crafting lightweight mobility callipers for polio-affected children using missile-grade materials.

Fascinating how materials destined for battlefields and launchpads now quietly serve smiles.



#Avgeeks #MadeInIndia #TMH

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The latest buzz in local media on the #StrandedStealth: airport officials might charge a parking fee for the #RAF #F35B. 😊 A classic case of might versus plight.

Last night’s #TMH podcast here: shorturl.at/Q3c1Z

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