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This blog explores Pinaka Aerospace’s expertise in indigenizing the fuel flow meter for the Indian Air Force’s aging AVRO, as it transitions to modern aircraft. It discusses the importance of indigenization to ensure operability, the features of the fuel flow indicator, the development process, operational efficiency, improved reliability, and self-reliance for continued national defense capabilities. […]
September 2024

Harnessing and Deploying Data: The Pinaka Versatile Interface Unit

Adaptability to diverse operational environments is essential in aerospace and defense, especially when integrating and utilizing data from various systems. Systems must be robust, reliable, and flexible enough to interface multiple technologies. This is particularly important for the Indian military, which has acquired a range of disparate systems over the years, adhering to various standards […]

September 2024

ZETWERK-Pinaka’s Expertise in Avionics Integration

Integrating the Hand Control Panel (HCP) with the joystick in DARIN-compatible Jaguar aircraft is a consequential advancement in cockpit operations and operability extension. The ZETWERK-Pinaka solution augments pilot control, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in DARIN II and DARIN III systems. The result is a future-proofed solution that delivers performance in combat situations and mission […]

August 2024

Radhika P: Steering Pinaka Aerospace to greater heights in the defense sector

After 17 successful years as a scientist with DRDO, Radhika P founded Pinaka Aerospace in 2007 to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical solutions in India’s defense and aerospace sectors. Radhika’s journey began with a BSc in Hyderabad and an MSc in Computer Science in Mysuru, leading to her role in DRDO where […]

July 2024

Zetwerk and SpaceNex Aero: A Case Study in Adaptability and Growth

Introduction SpaceNex Aero Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based precision machining company inspired by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, wasn’t widely known for its operations beyond the niche world of aerospace and defense. Until 2021, their expertise was crafting intricate components like cockpit parts, thermal equipment, and night vision lenses for these highly regulated sectors. However, expansion into broader […]

July 2024

Indigenizing the MRO of Osa AK Gas Turbine Engines: A Triumph by Pinaka Aerospace Solutions, a ZETWERK Company

In the 1980s, India bolstered its air defense capabilities by acquiring the 9K33 Osa surface-to-air missile systems from the Soviet Union. These systems, known for their agility and effectiveness in low-altitude, short-range air defense, have served the Indian Armed Forces with distinction for decades. Among the variants procured were the 9K33 Osa, 9K33M2 Osa-AK, and […]

July 2024

The Pinaka R73 Pre-Load Plug Tester: A Leap Forward in Indigenous Defense Technology

Among the critical systems ensuring the operational effectiveness of modern air combat assets are air-to-air missiles. AAMs are both mission-critical and safety-critical in achieving objectives during war. Reliable and trustworthy pre-load testing of AAMs onto fighter aircraft is an essential part of operational deployment. A Pre-Load Tester is needed to guarantee that munitions are fully […]

July 2024

Enhancing Battlefield Mobility: The Pinaka Transmission Control System for the BMP-2 Sarath

Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) combine firepower, protection, and mobility to ensure that infantry units are transported safely over all kinds of terrains in combat situations. One such component that delivers optimal performance of the BMP-2 Sarath is the Transmission Control Unit (TCU). The Pinaka design TCU is a wholly indigenous state-of-the-art solution that enhances the […]

July 2024

Detecting the Unseen: How Does Pinaka’s NVCPT Ensure the Precision of Weapons & Missile Release Systems?

In aerospace engineering, split-second decisions can alter the course of operations, and therefore, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Pinaka, a ZETWERK company, has developed a solution known as the “No Volts cum Pulse Tester” (NVCPT), where this technology amalgamates cutting-edge hardware and software innovations, targeting the needs of weapons and missile release systems to deliver […]

May 2024

Strategic Deployment of Digitized Turbine Gas Temperature (TGT) Amplifiers in Rolls-Royce Adour Engines for Enhanced Operational Capability

A Solution for the Indian Air Force’s Jaguar SEPECAT Deep Penetration Fighter Bomber Strategic Significance of Jaguar SEPECAT: As a strategic deep penetration fighter bomber in India’s defense architecture, the Jaguar SEPECAT’s operational effectiveness hinges on robust engine control systems that can withstand demanding mission profiles and environmental stressors while ensuring crew safety and mission […]

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