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GEO INTERACTS R MADHAVAN CMD, HAL

As Aero India 2019 kicks off in Bengaluru, it is time the MoD revs up the process to boost IAF’s capacity build-up that still remain a work in progress.

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ARAVIND MELLIGERI Chairman & CEO, Aequs

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VP for Military Technical Cooperation, United Aircraft Corporation

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CMD, Ananth Technologies Ltd

16 KISHORE JAYARAMAN President, Rolls-Royce, India and South Asia

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President and CEO (Defence & Aerospace), Bharat Forge Ltd

he Aero India-2019 show begins in Bengaluru today.

The biennial spectacle which is witnessing the participation of hundreds of foreign and domestic delegates is attracting thousands of visitors from India and all across the globe. The show which will play as a platform for Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customer (B2C) networking among the small and medium scale vendors, global defence majors, government officials and policymakers may prove to be a gamechanger for the country’s military and civilian aerospace industries in the years to come.

At the previous edition of the show in February 2017, the exhibition confirmed its status as a premier aerospace event in Asia. That edition saw participation from 549 companies (270 Indian and 279 foreign) and 72 participating aircraft covering a total area of 27,678 sq mt and witnessed participation from 51 countries.

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60,000 business visitors and 100,000 general visitors attending the show.

As the curtain lifts on the show at Yelahanka airforce station, the nation’s air force awaits speedier modernisation goals with bated breath aided by requisite budgetary support.

Since, the last Aero India show in 2017, no major defence deal has been signed with any foreign vendor to boost the Indian Airforce’s combat jet and rotary-wing capabilities and the ruling political dispensation has paid lipservice to the modernisation goals. The number of depleting squadrons of the IAF remains an ongoing nightmare for the strategic establishment as well as the Ministry of Defence.

The IAF urgently needs to induct more combat aircraft to boost the combined fighter aircraft strength to at least 42 squadrons by 2032. That will fend off the two-and-a-half front strategic challenge from

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ABRACADABRA! Will the government be able to satisfy the demands of the defence forces? For that, it will need more than a wave of the magic wand.

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unway to a billion opportunities” is the tagline of the forthcoming Aero India-2019. Whether the opportunities are meant for Indian businesses or foreign OEMs is the most important question.

This article does not try to evaluate the achievements or failures of the present government in the A&D (Aerospace & Defence) sector.

Such an analysis serves no purpose since it is primarily the stakeholders that need to do whatever is required and the government is only one of the stakeholders and they possess no specialist in this domain. The main stakeholders are the Armed Services, the DPSUs and various wings of the

DRDO. These stakeholders need to work as a well-knit team instead of acting in conflict. The excitement and awe associated with aerospace and defence (A&D) industry has been replaced by dirty bickerings with political leanings rather than addressing the vital security needs of the country.

Whether it is the Tejas of Rafale or MiGs or Sukhois, there have been allegations and counter allegations and this has certainly affected the morale of all stakeholders over the last couple of decades. This has definitely taken a toll on the IAF, which is mandated to protect our nation in spite of depleting strength and quality of fighting platforms. HAL, the only PSU involved in the manufacture of aircraft and helicopters in India, has

been having its own little storms with the armed services for over five decades degenerating to a point where the two parties have finally drawn their swords out.

It is not difficult to imagine the thoughts of an MSME vendor being put onto this stage. “Run away” may be a stronger feeling than “take-off to a billion opportunities”. This would clearly summarise the state of Indian private sector industries already present or just venturing into the A&D sector today.

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Pakistan, China and domestic left-wing insurgents.

As of 2019, the IAF has a combined strength of 31 squadrons. A total of six Mig21 Bison squadrons and the two remaining Mig-27UPG squadrons will be retired by 2025. With the addition of two Rafale squadrons, three Sukhoi30MKI squadrons and two LCA-Tejas Mark-1 squadrons by 2022, the IAF will somehow be able to make up its strength for the retiring jets and maintain upto 30 combat jet squadrons (with a shortfall of one squadron from the current levels). To top it all, an additional squadron of Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft will also retire by 2027, thus bringing down the combined strength to 29 squadrons. So, there will be a total shortfall of 13 squadrons if additional fighter jets are not ordered immediately.

With the dwindling capabilities of the IAF in mind, the government of the day has launched an open global tender for 110 additional fighter aircraft in 2018. Six global majors have responded to the RFI (Request for Information) which was issued last year by the Ministry of Defence. The six products on offer include Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab JAS-39 Gripen, Lockheed Martin F-16, Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and MiG35. The deal is a new avatar of the previously-cancelled MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) deal for the acquisition of 126 jets.

Dubbed as MMRCA 2.0 in media circles, the deal aims

to fulfil the gaps by inducting six squadrons by the middle of the next decade in addition to the two Rafale squadrons that are already on order from France under a Government to Government (G2G) deal. As MMRCA 2.0 happens to be an open tender, both single-engine and double-engine fighters are eligible as contenders. The deal consists of a ‘Make in India’ clause under which 85 per cent of the jets have to be manufactured and fabricated in India while the remaining 15 per cent can be procured in fly-away condition. The entire contract has to be implemented under the Strategic Partnership (SP) model in which a jointventure has to be forged between a foreign multinational giant and an Indian company for licensed production of the aircraft in the country.

As all six products have already undergone rigorous flight trials during the previous MMRCA 1.0 tender process, the Indian Air Force is now looking forward to paring the time required for flight testing the products. The IAF is currently in the process of finalising the ASQR (Air Staff Qualitative Requirements), a list of mandatory capabilities and parameters regarding the specifications of the products.

As soon as the ASQR process is completed, a formal nod from the Ministry of Defence can come as early as March 2019 with the field evaluation process beginning in June 2019. The IAF plans to wrap up the entire process before the end of this decade so that the commercial negotiation process can begin at the earliest followed by the

inking of the final contract with the vendor. Two of the global vendors (Saab and Lockheed Martin) have already promised significant technology transfers and establishing complete production lines of the Gripen and F-16 fighters in India, while Boeing has offered to team up with Mahindra Defence Systems for making the F/A-18 Super Hornet jets in the country.

The Aero India show can prove to be an important platform for Indian small and medium enterprises that can engage in intense networking with the six global aerospace giants and decide the future course of possible offsets and joint venture agreements which can be inked if any one of the global contenders wins the bid.

The deal has a massive potential to transform the aerospace related ancillary and spare parts industry in India.

Other than the MMRCA 2.0 deal, Indian SMEs can also look forward to acquiring a pie out of the ongoing deals and strategic projects that are already under implementation. While many unpleasant questions may be asked to the ruling political dispensation for its failure to conduct the second flight-test of the Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) version of BrahMos, the failure to flight-test the upgraded version of Kaveri turbofan engine with higher thrust levels (after upgradation

by Safran under the offsets clause of the 36 Rafale fighter deal) onboard Tejas Prototype Vehicle-1 (PV-1) aircraft before Aero India-2019 as was promised by former DRDO Chairman Dr S Christopher during Aero India-2017 and

the failure to execute the maiden flight trial of HSTDV (Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle) as was also promised by Dr. S Christopher in March, 2016 and the delay in initialisation of work on the hypersonic version of BrahMos (BrahMos-2) cruise missile, along with back-to-back failures of the Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile project, Indian private sector enterprises have the opportunity to forge partnerships with many of the defence PSUs for joint development and speedier deployment of these next generation weapon systems.

Other than fighters, the IAF is also in the process of acquiring six refuelling tanker aircraft for which RFI was issued last year.

The Boeing KC-46A Pegasus and the Airbus-330 MRTT are the two contenders which have expressed interest in the deal.

The acquisition of 56 EADS CASA C-295 transport aircrafts (16 to be imported in fly-away condition and the rest to be manufactured in India under a joint venture of EADS CASA and Tata Advanced Systems) also opens the doors for Indian defence MSMEs to participate in spare parts outsourcing and potential MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) operations.

At a time when India is planning to execute a human spaceflight mission by 2022, more than 15,000 jobs may be created in the aerospace sector and associated ancillary industries. Hundreds of MSMEs are poised to participate in a supportive role for India’s manned spaceflight programme.

More, ISRO is also planning

to outsource the production of its medium-lift Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket to the private sector. India’s ambitious and rapidly evolving space programme may prove to be a golden goose for Indian private sector corporations in the long run that will open up business opportunities.

The union government has already given its green light to import 22 Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters for the IAF and 6 such choppers for the Indian Army, whereas 15 heavy-lift Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters with 30 percent offset clause are also being acquired which will bring in a billion dollar of investments into the Indian aerospace and defence industry. The ongoing process of acquisition of 111 naval utility helicopters and 24 naval multirole helicopters along with the recently signed S-400 airdefence missile system deal with Russia also has the potential to significantly boost the military might of the country. The tagline of Aero India-2019, “Runway to a billion opportunities” can be implemented over the long run through the right policy directives. A marginal eight per cent increase in the interim defence budget since last year amounting to a total of `3,01,866 crores despite tremendous fiscal pressure on the NDA2 government due to populist measures in the general budget in an election year, has also led to green shoots of hope visible on the horizon. The runway to a billion opportunities is yet to be explored.

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industry is rather sombre and the future looks uncertain, if not bleak. Comparisons with China would be unfair since China has steadily made progress in all sectors under an authoritarian rule that has delivered through brute force. India has, on the other hand, suffered from the lack of a strong governance team over many decades as well as the shackles of inefficient bureaucratic processes that have only got worse by the year. Accountability is required not only for decisions made, but also for absence or delays in decision-making.

All round the year, and year after year, various seminars, workshops, roundtables, call it whatever, are held in various cities across the country to attract Indian companies and startups to get into the Indian A&D sector with the lure of billions of dollars’ worth of business.

No doubt it is a multi-billiondollar cake, but how much of it is actually edible is anyone’s guess. One is allowed to smell it, but not eat it. How else do you explain an Indian vendor not getting a serial production order for years after a tedious and successful indigenous development of a complex piece of equipment? The RFQs for indigenous D&D projects requests bidders to quote production unit prices in slabs sometimes going upto 50 per year. Yet, after successful

development, the required numbers are quoted as 2 or 3 per year! In many cases, the requirement just vaporises since either the system or the platform is phased out just as the indigenisation is completed.

An ‘ecosystem’ should comprise individuals and organisations, in both public and private sectors, engaged in design, manufacturing, special finishing processes, trading, stocking, testing, certifying, training and supporting all activities forming part of the lifecycle management of the platform and its accessories. There is considerable domain expertise involved in each of these sections of the A&D eco-system. This sector is a highly specialised domain with extensive emphasis on quality, safety, reliability and very long life, that is not normally encountered in other domains. Long lifecycles require extensive traceability, disciplined record maintenance and configuration management.

There is no formal system in place in India to provide a holistic practical training or exposure to anyone wishing to enter this domain. With the armed forces themselves not being fully abreast of the technology of products that have been handed over to them by foreign manufacturers, it becomes even more difficult for a private sector entity to reverse engineer the item

for indigenisation. In this context, the invitation and encouragement provided by the current Indian government for start-ups in the A&D sector is unlikely to yield much gains except where the entrepreneurs have a strong background and experience in the A&D domain. Far better results could be achieved if established MSMEs with a proven track record in their own domains are inducted through a formal process of orientation and sensitisation to the specialised needs of the sector. However, the fact remains that the most important part of any business eco-system is a clear and confirmed long term demand for the products or services. This is where the Armed Services themselves seem to be failing. Absence of serial orders for products indigenously developed seems to be a common complaint from Indian private industry.

Formation of MSMEs clusters among likeminded entrepreneurs with complementary strengths and domains, with at least one or two of these already active in the A&D business, is another way forward. Such clusters could quickly climb the value chain proposition by moving from sub-assemblies to LRUs to complete systems. Such a cluster would then be able to target multiple clients that include all the Armed Forces, DPSUs, DRDO and OFBs. This

has to be a coordinated effort so that indigenisation of a product is automatically made available to other agencies without duplication by other independent vendors. It would then be logical for such a cluster to extend its operations into the civil aerospace sector too. Creation of multiple clusters such as these would result in establishment and growth of a holistic A&D ecosystem which does not exist at the moment. This would be a win-win situation for all stakeholders including the government establishments and this can very well realise the dream of turning the A&D industry sector to an exportoriented business.

Skills, training and jobs – these are hot topics of the day. There can be no jobs without a thriving eco-system and no eco-system without a skilled workforce. Since this is a highly specialised sector, industry has to be part of the skilling system. When the industry is confined within the four walls of a DPSU or DRDO or a User Base, skilling outside this environment cannot happen. This itself is a good enough reason to open the gates to the private sector.

Every user base such as BRDs (Base Repair Depot) of IAF and ABWs (Army Base Workshops) of the Army can induct ITI qualified technicians, diploma engineers and graduate trainees as shortterm apprentices and these can then use their skills in

private sector industries.

It is to be emphasised here that ‘seeing’ and ‘doing’ constitute the strongest learning opportunities for the youth and these experiences would stand them in good stead for the rest of their careers. Again, it needs to be emphasised that the scheme should cover all the levels including engineers of various engineering domains.

This can then empower the engineers to get into the design technology areas while the lower levels would focus on manufacturing and repair technology areas.

This mechanism would also automatically create opportunities for outsourcing repair, maintenance and indigenisation activities to the private sector though this would have to be initially monitored closely by the outsourcing agency.

This is the only method by which the A&D sector can be successfully extended into the private sector. This would yield far reaching benefits to the nation in the long term towards the much talked about goals of self-reliance.

Just as a pilot of an aircraft in trouble needs to make that crucial decision whether to take-off or abort his roll, this nation now needs critical decisions in moving towards the goal of self-reliance in A&D. —G Raj Narayan, MD, Radel Group

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FIGHTING A DECLINE The Indian Air Force continues with its search for a new fighter aircraft, writes C SANTHOSH

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he Indian Air Force (IAF) is now in the midst of a drawdown of its combat squadrons, which will not be arrested for at least a decade.

This is certainly an unpleasant situation for the service, which has desperately tried to impress upon the powers that be for timely conclusion of new fighter aircraft acquisitions. With successive Governments not being able to provide the IAF with the required number of fighter aircraft that it needs, the IAF is now down to 31 combat squadrons.

Currently the IAF is due to commence induction of 36 Dassault Rafales later this year and is also due to add another 24 Su-30 MKIs from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL is seeking additional orders for another 40 aircraft, which will keep the production line open for another three years till 2025 with a manufacturing rate of 12 aircraft per year. If the Ministry of Defence (MoD) approves the procurement of another 40 Su30 MKIs, then the IAF can expect to receive 100 new fighter aircraft by 2025 in addition to 4 Tejas Mk1s in IOC configuration, 16 Tejas Mk1 in FOC configuration and eight trainer aircraft and at least one squadron of Tejas Mk1A for a total of 46 Tejas aircraft.

While the Su-30 MKI remains the mainstay of the fleet, it requires to be upgraded with new sensors, weapons and Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment and the IAF’s MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 fleets are being upgraded to a more modern standard, that will be see them remain in service till at least 2030. The IAF’s Jaguar fleet also needs to be upgraded and large numbers of the MiG21s and MiG-27s are now being phased out from service. The IAF is expected to soon place an order for a total of 73 single seat Tejas Mk1As and 10 twin seat Tejas Mk1As. By 2015, however, the IAF would have been forced to retire all of its MiG-21s and MiG-27s though it would be left with 6 squadrons of Jaguar strike fighters.

To make up for the decision to order 36 Rafale F-3Rs for the IAF and its cancellation of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal, the Government has decided to go in for a fresh fighter aircraft tender for approximately 110 fighter aircraft, comprising 83 single seat aircraft and 27 twin-seat fighters. It is said that the aircraft order can go up to 114 aircraft.

While the Request for Information (RFI) calls for 18 aircraft to be delivered in a flyaway state and the remaining 92 aircraft will be built in India under license by a Strategic Partner/ Indian Production Agency (SP/ IPA). While the first 18 aircraft to be delivered in 3 years, with all aircraft delivered by the 5th year, the remaining 92 aircraft are to be delivered between years 5 and 12.

The contenders for the new IAF fighter tender are once again, Lockheed Martin with the F-16 Block 70 and Saab Gripen E as the single engine contenders, followed by Boeing’s Block III Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale F3-R, Eurofighter Typhoon and MiG-

35. All the companies competing for the tender are now awaiting the formal Request for Proposal (RFP), though this could be delayed due to the upcoming general elections this year.

The manufacturers seeking to win the IAF tender will have to contend with stringent requirements for Transfer of Technology (ToT). The IAF has also asked that the aircraft supplied to have the capability to be integrated with weapons/sensors/ systems of Indian origin/any other origin, at any time of its service life.

The RFI also calls for the vendor to provide the user the capability to unilaterally upgrade/ integrate such systems, weapons or sensors. It remains to be seen as to how the foreign aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers

IAF is also seeking a wide range of new generation missiles and munitions for the new fighters such as BVRAAMs, CCMs, Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs), Air to Ground Missiles, Anti-Radiation Missiles and unguided munitions. To also be integrated are Panoramic cameras, targeting pods and EO/IR sensors for Reconnaissance Pod (Recce Pod), Laser Designator Pod (LDP), ECM and ESM pods, Buddy Refuelling pod and Stand Off Jammers. The Electronic Warfare (EW) suite demanded is also extensive with inclusion of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR), Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS), Aircraft Self Protection Jammer (ASPJ), Counter Measure Dispensing System (CMDS) and Low Band Jammer (LBJ) be-

(OEMs) respond to these conditions as defence technologies related to weapons integration and upgrades are closely held by the OEM. All the new aircraft to be acquired will be day and night capable, all weather multi-role combat aircraft and be used for a wide range of missions such as Air Superiority, Air Defence, Air to Surface Operations, Reconnaissance, Maritime, EW missions and Buddy Refuelling.

All twin seat aircraft would be combat capable, retaining all the operational attributes of the single seat variant such as radar, air to air refuelling (AAR) capability, internal gun, weapons and Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) etc. Some insight can be gleaned from the RFI on the usage of these aircraft within the IAF. The RFI calls for a Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Performance Linked Warranty for an average utilisation of 150 hr per aircraft per year for a period of ten years (150 hr / aircraft/year is equivalent to 225 hr per Sqn/ month, for a Sqn with 18 aircraft.)

The IAF has also asked for the aircraft to be capable of flying in excess of 10 hours with AAR. As per the IAF, in air to air configuration, the new fighter aircraft would carry a load of two Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAM) and two Close Combat Missiles (CCMs) with external fuel. For a strike mission, the aircraft would be outfitted with two Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs), one laser designator pod, two BVRAAMs, two CCMs and external fuel with an endurance for one hour of flight time.

ing called for.

The front runners for the new fighter competition can be considered as Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin and Boeing as all three companies have sold aircraft to India.

Rafale F3-R Dassault is now offering the latest F3-R standard of the Rafale, and this is also the version that will be inducted into the IAF, later this year. The new F3-R standard was qualified by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) in October 2018 and brings major software and hardware evolutions. Dassault had launched development of the new standard towards the end of 2013. The Rafale F3-R can carry MBDA’s Meteor longrange BVRAAM, which provides the aircraft with unmatched air combat prowess, in conjunction with the Thales RBE2 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. The Rafale F3-R standard also adds the laser homing version of Safran’s AASM Air-to-Ground Modular Weapon, which has been particularly designed to destroy moving targets.

The new F3-R also introduces Thales Talios new-generation laser designator pod, which is used for air-to-ground strikes, in daylight or darkness. As of December 31, 2018, Dassault’s Rafale order backlog stands at 101 (73 Export and 28 France).

Block III Super Hornet Boeing has returned to the IAF fighter tender with an offer for its F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet. Boeing has built up a strong industrial experience in India

and now has partnerships with companies such as HAL and Mahindra. Boeing already has more than 160 suppliers from India, providing parts and assemblies covering commodities such as aerostructures, wire harness, composites, forgings, avionics mission systems, and ground support equipment. The Super Hornet if selected by the IAF will be built on an entirely new and state-of-the-art production facility in India. Company officials say that as part of Boeing’s partner evaluation process for various systems and subsystems of Super Hornet, they interacted with over 400 Indian companies. The F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet features enhanced network capability, longer range and low-drag with conformal fuel tanks, longrange detection with Infra-Red Search & Track (IRST), new Advanced Cockpit System with enhanced situational awareness, improved RCS signature reduction and a 9,000+ hour life. The Block III Super Hornet standard was evolved in 2013 and the aircraft is built from the same airframe as Block II Super Hornets. The first Block III Super Hornet is slated for delivery to the US Navy by the end of 2020 which has 110 Block II Super Hornets on order.

F-16 Block 70 Lockheed Martin is offering the newest generation of Fighting Falcon, the F-16 Block 70.

Lockheed Martin and its Indian partner Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have also said that they will start manufacture of F-16 wings in India for export. This step positions TASL to become the provider of wings for all future customers. The F-16 Block 70 is almost unrecognisable when compared to earlier versions of the F-16 and features Northrop Grumman’s APG-83 AESA radar which offers greater bandwidth, speed, and agility enabling fighter aircraft to detect, track, and identify a greater numbers of targets, faster and at longer ranges and to operate in hostile electronic environments.

The structural upgrades have extended the structural life of the aircraft by more than 50 per cent beyond that of previous production F-16 aircraft; delivering a structural service life of 12,000 hours. The new avionics architecture on the F-16 Block 70 and its software allow the advantage of technologies not available on earlier Block F-16s. The cockpit features an all new Center Pedestal Display (CPD), with a highresolution 6”x 8” display which displays critical tactical imagery allowing pilots to take full advantage of AESA and targeting pod data. The new CPD enables colour moving maps, larger and easier to manage air-to-air Situation Displays, zoom functionality with the ability to switch information among displays, and a digital display of Flight Instrument Data. The CPD is also

compatible with the Night Vision Imaging System.

MiG-35 Rosoboronexport is leading the MiG-35 campaign in India. An Indian win could be huge for the MiG-35 programme and secure its future for another 2-3 decades.

HAL has produced two MiG versions under license earlier, the MiG-21 Bis and the MiG-27 ML. According to United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), “In addition to the air-to-air and air-to-surface weaponry used in the MiG-29K/ KUB and MiG-29M/M2 fighters, MiG-35 / MiG-35D armaments include advanced airplane weapons that have never been offered for export before.” As compared to the IAF’s present fleet of MiG29s, the MiG-3 will offer significantly increased engine and avionics reliability, longer engine time between overhauls and the MiG-35s cost per flight hour is 2.5 times lower than legacy MiG29s. As with all the competitors for the IAF’s fighter tender, UAV has also said that it will setup production and servicing facilities in India for the MiG-35. The model for license production of the MiG-35 is likely to be similar to the model followed by HAL and Sukhoi for the Su-30 MKI license production. The MiG35 features integration of fifthgeneration information-andtargeting systems, three channel digitally-integrated fly-by-wire control systems with quadruple redundancy, nine external hardpoints, increased internal fuel capacity and considerably reduced radar signatures. The upgraded RD-33MK afterburning turbofan engines deliver increased thrust and feature smokeless combustion chambers and a new fullauthority electronic-control system (FADEC). If the customer requires thrust vectoring, then a version of the HL-33VR engine featuring all-aspect thrust vector control (TVC) can be integrated.

Saab Gripen E Saab AB is offering its new Gripen E which it says is backed by a comprehensive Make in India offer for long-term job creation with substantial production, maintenance and development capability. Saab has been vocal of the fact that the Gripen would not only be made available at a competitive cost but offer unmatched costs over the entire lifecycle of the aircraft and the systems. The Gripen E has also completed the integration of the MBDA Meteor, which means the aircraft will be a potent threat in air to air engagements. The Gripen E incorporates new sensors and systems that include an advanced AESA radar fully fused and integrated with an IRST, an advanced widescreen cockpit with multiple datalinks and an advanced EW system. Gripen E prototype aircraft have completed flights with IRIS-T and METEOR air to air missiles. In fact, a Swedish Air Force Gripen C/D became the world’s first fighter aircraft to be operational with the Meteor missile in 2016. Five nations currently operate Gripen: Sweden, South Africa, Czech Republic, Hungary and Gripen E customer deliveries to Brazil will commence later this year.

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CREATING A ROBUST DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL BASE THROUGH MSMES Defence manufacturing in India India has the third largest armed force in the world which is supported by a defence budget of $37.3 bn. The capital acquisition accounts for 40 per cent of the defence budget, which has been growing at a compounded annual rate of about 12 per cent, y-o-y.

Majority of the defence equipment – approximately 60 per cent – including key platforms are directly or indirectly imported.

Defence manufacturing is primarily done by the nine DPSUs and 41 ordinance factories which make tanks, artillery guns, warships, submarines, aircrafts, etc. with a total production value at $8.57bn and employ about 200,000 workers. The DPSUs and OFs undertook majority of the work in-house. Only the Tier 3 & 4 level work (parts, components and subsystems) is outsourced to the industry, primarily the MSMEs. The outsourcing work by value from DPSUs and OFs accounts for only a small percentage of their order-book. This is the one of the main reason that in-spite of having seven decades of defence manufacturing, the country still lacks a robust defence and aerospace industrial base (DIB).

In the recent past approximately 25 defence manufacturing JVs have been approved by FIPB. The policy changes like delicensing of defence items, increased FDI limits and promotion for exports are expected to attract higher investment in the defence manufacturing sector. The defence R&D is primarily done by DRDO with the industry involved as the production agency cum development partner (PADP), enabling capabilities creation in the private industries.

With MoD expected to buy defence equipment, weapons and systems worth $250 bn in the next 7-8 years, the industry expects offsets opportunities worth > $10bn annually and substantial jobs being created in defence manufacturing sector.

Besides, India is expected to also see a major growth in the aerospace sector which is expected to move up from being the 9th largest aerospace market to the 3rd largest aerospace market in the next 5-7 years.

to make India the global defence and aerospace manufacturing hub. It is essential to develop strong R&D capabilities, technical know-how as well as knowwhy within the defence industries.

This alone can create indigenous IPs which are a pre-requisite for developing equipment and systems designed to suit the unique peculiarities of Indian Armed Forces’ requirement for equipment, operating in the jungles of North-East, deserts of Rajasthan and the mountains of Himalayas.

There is also a need for creating a robust ecosystem of domestic System Integrators (SIs) ably supported by a slew of Tier 1 to 3 suppliers (MSMEs), who can graduate into becoming a part of the global defence & aerospace supply chain (Kelkar’s Indigenous Product Strategy). With this approach, it is possible to create- a million jobs in the next five years in the D&A sector in India.

It is expected that this approach would create a robust system of Military Industrial Complexes (MICs) with support from MSMEs who would play an integral part in providing Life Cycle Support (LCS) to indigenously developed products leading realisation of the hitherto elusive dream of self- reliance in defence.

With this approach, Indian defence industry can aspire to become a net exporter of defence equipment, in a time bound manner.

India’s aspiration: A robust DIB Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Make in India’ initiative on December 29, 2014. One of the main objectives was

a) Focus on indigenous manufacturing and D&A being identified as a priority sector under Make in India initiative launched by PM on December 29, 2014.

Changed environment: Breath of fresh air In the past four-plus years, industry has been witnessing dramatic changes in the MoD – with the new team bringing in new thoughts and taking a fresh look at the issues at hand. The acceptance of neglect of the D&A sector in the past by MoD was due to lack of orders, delay in implementing procedure and decision paralysis. The MoD has demonstrated keenness to engage with the industry, understand issues faced by the industry such as financial, policyrelated and pertaining to level playing field between the industry and the DPSUs/FOEMs and made sincere efforts to find a solution within the existing framework. FERV benefit for the industry being a case in point. Some initiatives worth mentioning are:

b) Paradigm shift from DPSUs & OFs based predominance in procurement to an industry focussed approach – categorisation of procurement procedure with preference for domestic manufacturing. c) Clearance of `1.5 lac crores contracts in two years with >90 per cent for Indian industries. d) Focus on growth of MSME sector in D&A for IPR creation & technology development.

Highlights of DPP 2016 Some of the salient points that differentiate DPP 2016 from its earlier avatars are: a) Top priority given to IDDM Category – huge advantage for MSMEs. b) Involvement of industry in the procurement process right from the PSQR stage itself c) Merit-based evaluation of bids, credit of up to 10 per cent of bid value for providing higher technology – introduction of L1-T1 concept for the first time in defence procurement. d) Single-party bids also accepted under specific approvals e) Repeat orders permitted up to 100 per cent. f) Strategic Partnership: Concept and model indicated in draft DPP i.) Recommendations given by experts committee (led by Industry). ii.) Would empower private sector, create system integrator with indigenous IPs. iii.) RFIs for s/m and helicopter issued for FOEMs technology providers. e) Improved Make procedure i.) 90 per cent funding and 20 per cent advance – Reimbursement of balance 10 per cent if no RFP issued within 12 months. ii.) Smaller value programmes reserved for MSMEs. iii.) MoD Test facilities, DRDO labs facilities & firing ranges to be made available iv.) Faster processing of the cases at MoD f) Make II – Primarily to benefit MSMEs. i.) Industry fundedno-cost, full-commitment basis, if product meets SHQ specs. ii.) MoD/SHQ obligated to test the product and issue RFP to initiate procurement iii.) MoD has identified 44 products already; fast track procurement planned.

SWOT Analysis of SMEs/ MSMEs

subsequent payments made

by MoD.

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

Flexibility and speed

Inability to provide complete Life cycle support

Innovativeness, prime creators of IPs

Not able to export sub-assemblies independent of primes

Specialisation, niche technology products

Delay in R&D investments and achieving returns

Frugal engineering costs

Insufficient capital available

OPPORTUNITIES

THREATS

Large and growing domestic market

Foreign SMEs establishing base in India

Outsourcing of defence manufacturing to India

Lack of information on business and partnering opportunities

Indigenisation thrust from GOI

Delay in responding to market needs

Defence Offset Policy – Multipliers for MSMEs

Lack of awareness of future capabilities requirements and upcoming business opportunities

Challenges in creating a robust DIB One of the main challenge in creation of a robust DIB in defence has been the ‘Trust Deficit’ in MoD while dealing with the private sector. There is a need to create a business continuity model, based on mid to long term covenancy, to support competency based business in future & to justify large capital investment by private sector. There is also a need to provide tax-breaks on investments made in defence manufacturing.

MoD should consider providing assurance of orders for MSMEs on successful development/ trials as envisioned in Make-II which should be operationalised in a big way to support MSMEs. Nomination of DPSUs & OFs to be ceased forthwith to provide a level playing field to private sector. The MoD must consider sharing the long term defence needs of the SHQs with the industry, to provide them business visibility and transparency.

The lack of this transparency inhibits investments from industry. MoD must share the LTIPP with the industry in addition to sharing the TPCR. The other challenges are the high cost of doing business in India due to high cost of capital, complex regulations, anomalies in the taxes and duty structure, different terms of payment for DPSUs and private sector, etc. In addition, the long gestation periods/protracted procurement cycles for defence deal results in the industry bearing the entire risk due to delays in awarding the contract and

The mandarins of MoD, in the past, on the one hand, continued the policy of nominating the major projects to the DPSUs and OFs thus leaving little domestic opportunities for the private sector. On the other hand, MoD did not even feel the need to have a defence export policy for fully integrated systems to provide the industry any opportunity to even explore the export market.

In addition, to further make the situation worse for the industry, GOI was even reluctant to sign the various export control regimes like Wassenar Arrangement, SCOMET, Australia Group which is mandatory to promote defence exports.

One of the prime reasons for the DIB not being developed has been the inadequate domestic manufacturing capability and technical know-how, which did not permit creation of a robust ecosystem of D&A suppliers.

It is, therefore, pertinent for the MoD to not only promote investment in the SMEs but also to hand hold them, encourage them by providing financial support thru technology development funds for development of niche technologies, incentivise R&D & innovation amongst MSMEs. These steps alone would enable integration of Indian MSMEs of the D&A sector in the global supply chain of the FOEMs which would enable creation and sustaining of a robust DIB in India.

— Commodore Mukesh Bhargava (Retd), Member of the Board, L&T Defence

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“HAL has plans to deliver 16 FOC fighters progressively” R MADHAVAN, CMD, HAL in this conversation with Geopolitics points out how HAL has been developing vendors for creating a strong and vibrant manufacturing ecosystem in defence/ aerospace in the country and also details the work being done on the LCA as well as HAL’s indigenous programmes such as UAV, Gas Turbine engines and RUAV. What is the current status of production of LCA aircraft and the progress on design and development of LCA MK1A? HAL has established a manufacturing facility for production of eight aircraft per annum.

Currently, HAL is producing LCA IOC standard aircraft for which IOC was received from ADA in December 2013. To date, HAL has produced 12 IOC standard LCA fighters. The balance four IOC standard aircraft are under production and will be delivered progressively in the current financial year.

HAL has also taken up the production of LCA FOC fighter aircraft after receiving the SOP and has planned to deliver all 16 FOC fighters progressively.

For eight trainer aircraft (four each in IOC and FOC contracts), SOP is yet to be released for production.

In order to speed up the production of LCA, an investment of `1381 crores has been sanctioned by the Government for the establishment of facilities for ramping up the production rate from eight to 16 aircraft per year. Additionally, a parallel production line is also established at Aircraft Division, Bengaluru to support an increased rate of production. In addition, major assembly modules have been outsourced to private partners like DTL, Bengaluru (Front fuselage), Alpha Tocol, Bengaluru (Rear Fuselage), VEM Technologies, Hyderabad (Center Fuselage) and L&T, Coimbatore (Wings) to enhance the production rate.

LCA Mk1A is an improved version with enhanced capabilities of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Advanced Missiles, Advanced Electronic Warfare suite, New Mission & Avionics and more maintenance friendly features, for which development activities are under progress. RFP was received for supply of 83 LCA Mk1A and quotation has been submitted. Presently, the quote is under evaluation.

Please elaborate on the private sector partners that HAL has roped in for the LCA programme and the benefits thereof?

HAL has been developing vendors for creating a strong and vibrant manufacturing ecosystem in defence/ aerospace in the country. For the LCA-Tejas programme, major critical packages such as wing assemblies, fuselages, air intake and

pylon assemblies have been outsourced to private sector partners including L&T, VEM Technologies, Alpha Tocol, Dynamatic Technologies and LMW. Even the composite work involved has been outsourced to private partners. HAL has been engaging with these vendors at various levels to establish them as long term reliable partners. By outsourcing to our partners, HAL is moving towards a system integrator role.

Please elaborate on HAL’s indigenous programmes such as UAV, Gas Turbine engines and RUAV. UAV:  Mini UAV: In-House Design and Development of Mini UAVs of 8 kg class has been taken up by HAL which would be useful for military, para-military and civil sectors for day and night surveillance up to 15 km range and operations up to 5 km above sea level.

Two prototypes have been manufactured and flight demonstrations of Mini UAV to prospective customers (Northeast Frontier Railways, Southern Railway Palakkad Division, Forest Department, Greyhounds Special Forces, and CRPF) were carried out. First unit of successfully developed 8 Kg Mini UAV has been handed over to CRPF on September 7, 2017 in presence of the Defence Minister and the Home Minister. Performance of Mini UAV with Gimbal Stabilized day/night camera, night flying and Parachute recovery system were demonstrated to CRPF on December 20, 2017. HAL has taken up the fabrication of six Mini UAVs based on the customer feedback, and the same are in advance stages of production. First unit of Mini UAV Mk-II equipped with Gimbal stabilized medium resolution camera was handed over to CRPF on February 10, 2018.

Implementation of parachute recovery, Integration of Digital Datalink (15 km) and Gimbal Stabilised high resolution camera and testing of high resolution camera has been completed.  Rotary UAV: HAL has a strategic tie-up with IITKanpur, for design and development of Rotary UAV (RUAV). Initially, the design and development of 10 kg class RUAV was taken up which will enable assimilation of critical technologies pertaining to RUAV development. Demonstration of 10Kg RUAV has been

successfully completed. HAL is contemplating taking up design & development of 200 Kg RUAV. Aero Engines: HAL has taken up the design and development of the following aero engines:  25 kN Turbofan Engine: The design and development of 25 kN Turbo fan Engine are expected to meet the requirement of engines for basic/ advanced military trainers, small business jets and also for large UAV applications.

The build of core engine has been completed and core engine run commenced in December 2015. 100 per cent RPM of the engine has been achieved. Core 2 engine run was successfully carried out in January 2018.

Both the core engines are under testing and so far over 300 successful engine runs have been completed.

Development effort of this engine will enable the country to achieve selfreliance in design of this class of engines and technologies.

This experience would be further leveraged to design and develop higher thrust engines for modern fighter aircraft.  1200 KW Turboshaft engine: HAL has also taken up the design and development of 1200KW Turboshaft engine which would be used as power plant for three to sixtonne category helicopters.

HTSE-1200 engine technology demonstrator is assembled and inaugural test run successfully was carried out on February 12, 2018. The maximum speed achieved so far is 76 per cent of the RPM. Engine light up under hot and cold conditions was successful.

Engine was tested at sea level in the DefExpo-2018 site for light up, acceleration and stable running at idle speed.

The engine is currently under testing and so far over 240 successful engine runs have been completed.

How many SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft remain to be procured and how important are additional orders for this fighter?

HAL Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nashik along with the other sister divisions manufactures Su-30 MKI aircraft. As on December 2018, HAL has produced 202 aircraft and 198 have been delivered to IAF out of total orders of 222 contracted to HAL. Production of the balance aircraft will be completed progressively by 2019-20.

In view of completion of current order of Su-30 MKI and to utilize the Su30 MKI manufacturing capacity available at HAL Aircraft Manufacturing Division, Nashik along with other sister divisions, HAL has taken up with MoD for additional orders for Su-30MKI. In addition to this, HAL is also exploring opportunities to utilize the available capacity by taking up additional orders for overhaul of Su-30 MKI, load sharing from other divisions and other new projects.

What is the status of the Su-57 joint development and production?

Currently the programme has been deferred.

Please elaborate on HAL’s offer to upgrade IAF HS-748 AVRO aircraft?

HAL is undertaking the upgrade w.r.t avionics and engine on a trial basis with in-house funding.

When will the first Light Combat Helicopter be delivered and how is the programme progressing?

Initial Operation Clearance (IOC) for Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) was obtained in August 2017, after which the helicopter is ready for the production.

RFQ for 15 Limited Series Production (LSP) was received on December 22, 2017 and quotation has been submitted on March 15, 2018.

Presently, the quote is under evaluation. HAL is geared to deliver the helicopters within a short span after receiving the order.

How is the Light Utility Helicopter project progressing and when is IOC expected.

Is there a requirement for an armed variant?

The LUH is a single engine, three-tonne weight class helicopter having Glass Cockpit with Multi-Function Displays. The LUH will be deployed for reconnaissance and surveillance role. The helicopter will be capable of flying at 220 Kmph; service ceiling of 6.5 Km and a range of 350 Km with 500 kg payload. LUH has also successfully achieved an important milestone of flying at 6 km altitude in Bengaluru on December 7, 2018, as a part of envelope expansion tests. Maiden flight of third prototype (PT3) of Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) was conducted successfully on December 14, 2018.

As part of LUH development activities, HAL has realised three prototypes

and one Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) and one Break Away Fuselage (BAF). These three prototypes have cumulatively logged more than 170 flights.

Extensive flight testing has been carried out to establish helicopter performance parameters. Sea level trials and hot weather trials have been completed as part of the development flight process.

Presently, system level flight testing is under progress and it will be followed by cold weather, hot weather, and high altitude trials.

Manufacturing is planned at the Greenfield Helicopter Manufacturing facility coming up at Tumakuru for which the foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on January 3, 2016 and further activities are progressing. HAL has successfully flown Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) from the facility at Tumakuru on December 29, 2018 and also successfully met the timeline of 2018.

Presently, system level flight testing is under progress and it will be followed by cold weather, hot weather and high altitude trials. Upon completion of these tests, the operational clearance is planned in September 2019.

As per user requirement armed variant is required with fitment of user defined rockets, podded gun and missiles.

Necessary structural provisions are made in the design for future development.

Please elaborate HAL’s role in the Ka-226T programme and when will deliveries start?

The IGA which concluded on December 25, 2015 between the Government of India and the Government of the Russian Federation envisages supply of 200 Kamov 226T helicopters to Indian defence services (Army and IAF) through a Joint venture company in India.

Accordingly, a joint venture company “Indo-Russian Helicopter Limited” (IRHL) was incorporated on May 2, 2017 with the following stake holding: HAL - 50.5 per cent, Russian Helicopters - 42 per cent and Rosoboronexport 7.5 per cent.

Against an RFI dated May 9, 2017 the joint venture IRHL has submitted the techno-commercial proposal for supply of 200 Kamov 226T helicopters and allied equipment. The proposal is under evaluation by the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC). The JV is committed to commence deliveries as per the delivery schedule in the RFP.

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CHALLENGES FACED BY THE INDIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY I

ndia is among the top defence spenders and the second largest arms importer in the world, behind Saudi Arabia. In order to leverage the large acquisition programmeme to build domestic capabilities, the government opened defence manufacturing to the domestic and foreign private sector in 2001. However, despite several policy relaxations and reforms, private investment in defence production has not really taken off. Indian companies need confirmed long term orders so that they can make investments in technology and capability and build capacity.

Their challenges can broadly be aggregated under three buckets – nature of the market, the complexities of the policies and their poor implementation.

Nature of the market Globally, the defence industry is a monopsony: the government is the single buyer as well as the regulator. This limits the market. Major defence acquisitions tend to run into billions of dollars. The strategic nature of the industry and its direct relation to the country’s security makes the sector susceptible to controversies.

In India, all procurements must follow the government’s General Financial Rules (GFR), which mandate price discovery through a transparent tendering process and award strictly to L-1. Moreover, to avoid a single bidder situation, specifications are kept very broad and basic to ‘just meet’ the operational requirements of the forces.

OEMs complain that this rules out supply of top-of-the-line technology because to be cost competitive, they offer the most basic and minimalist platform to meet the specifications.

There is cut-throat competition in the defence

industry. Given the limited market and the long and lumpy procurement cycle, there are limited OEMs for any platform. Thus, the stakes for the sellers are very high and the procurement process is susceptible to all manner of competitive manipulation.

And because national security is at stake, the role of foreign inimical powers in stoking controversy cannot be ruled out. Finally, it must be noted that all these controversies also have political angles. In short, defence procurement is complex, long drawn and subjected to large number of complaints (many anonymous) and investigations. This is true globally as well as for India.

Defence production is capital and technology intensive and has long gestation periods. Indian companies do not have the technology and have to rely on OEMs who invest heavily in R&D. This makes them reluctant to share technology. Additionally, the L1 criteria creates a very high level of uncertainty of orders, which makes it difficult for Indian companies to make the large investments to acquire capability and create capacity.

Additionally, stringent export controls by the developed countries on transfer of technology, low access to global markets and the sectoral regulations combine to create very high entry barriers for Indian companies.

Policies The government has significantly liberalised the policies governing defence production. It released the first Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) in 2006 and has made several revisions to simplify procurement and incentivize ‘Make in India’.

In essence, the government promotes indigenisation through two mechanisms. The first by embedding it in the procurement process. Thus, the DPP has listed seven acquisition categories in decreasing order of priority. Of the seven categories, two are long-term product development and production ‘Make’ categories reserved for domestic industry. The balance five are one-off procurement programmes, listed in decreasing order of priority with highest priority given for procurement of equipment indigenously designed, developed and manufactured in India and the lowest to acquisition through a global tender. It has also formulated a Strategic Partnership programme, which envisages building sustainable capacity and capabilities by establishing long-term relationships with Indian private sector companies that are shortlisted through a transparent process. The selected Indian company is expected to tie up with global OEMs to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing and supply chains.

The second mechanism to promote indigenization is the offset policy. The latest version of the offset policy of 2016 is much more flexible than earlier versions. However, these provisions are not retrospective and since most ongoing contracts are under the highly restrictive DPP-2008, there are numerous challenges in actually discharging offset obligations and claiming credit.

The government has significantly liberalized other policies regulating defence production.

These include industrial licensing, foreign direct investment, export controls and tax policies to align

them to global best practices and provide a level playing field to domestic industry.

Despite these initiatives, private investment in defence production has yet to take off.

FDI inflows in the sector stood at a meagre US$1.15 million during March 2013 - June 2018 and not a single programme been awarded under the Make or Strategic Partnership model.

Implementation While our policies are, perhaps, among the best enumerated in the world, implementation is very poor. The sector is plagued by delays: from inception of a programme to actual delivery could be anywhere from 5 years to 20 years. Defence procurement in India is also subject to intense and multiple oversight: the CVC, CBI and CAG audit and investigate defence acquisition. Fear of prosecution makes the officials involved extremely risk averse and leads to delays as they seek to push all decisions to multiple committees.

The offset policy has not produced the desired results largely because of the rigidity of its management agency and long and complex approval procedures.

Documentation requirement is voluminous, without any scope of e-filing.

The offset credit mechanism for “banking” is not time bound and non-transparent. Due to the limited timeframe provided to fulfil offset obligations, OEMs don’t have the incentive to invest in long term projects.

Only Tier-I sub-vendors on the main platform are permitted to discharge offsets to the extent of their workshare (by value) on behalf of the prime vendor.

In addition, group companies, sister concerns, and subsidiaries are not permitted to discharge offset obligations on behalf of

the OEM. These restrictions limit the range and depth of technology transfer. Faced with the several bottlenecks, some OEMs have defaulted on their offset obligations and been subjected to significant fines.

Outlook The challenges notwithstanding, defence production in India has huge latent potential. The DPSUs and Ordnance Factories Board have grown under state ownership. They now need to improve efficiencies and make space for the private sector by focusing on R&D, system integration and building supply chains. Thanks to an indigenisation push, major OEMs have started investing in India and the number of Indian companies participating in defence manufacturing has been increasing. However, the high entry barriers discussed above constrain the ability of Indian industry to move up the value chain. With exception of a few large private companies, the role of the private sector is currently limited to supplying components, subsystems and low-tech items to DPSUs and OFB. Given the nature of the industry, the government alone can address the various challenges. For one, it must build political consensus over defence acquisition to avoid politics disrupting the process.

It must iron out the policy kinks and fund R&D by universities and the private sector. The offset management machinery must be made more industry friendly with timebound and transparent decision-making.

And it must award private companies long term big ticket programmes.

— Dhiraj Mathur,PwC - Partner, Leader National A&D Practice

Thales an active supporter of today’s digital world T

he technologies transforming our daily lives — connectivity, mobility, digitalisation, data-driven services — have a significant role to play in each of Thales’s markets. In civil markets, air and ground transport systems, satellites and smart cities are becoming ever more complex, intelligent and interconnected, and increasingly reliant on autonomous functions.

In military markets, aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, satellites, naval vessels and land vehicles are more and more interconnected and packed with sensors. They all generate huge volumes of data that can be used to create new value-added services.

With large-scale platform interconnection, units can be coordinated more effectively and decisions can be made more locally. As a result, systems are becoming more autonomous and more intelligent.

Thales is constantly searching for high value-added solutions that will help customers master their decisive moments in an increasingly complex world. With almost €3 billion invested in

R&D every year, the Group is a powerhouse of innovation with operations in 56 countries.

The explosion of digital technologies is an innovation booster for Thales, accelerating the process of inventing and developing new solutions for today — and for tomorrow, when the world will be increasingly data-driven, immersive and reliant on autonomous systems.

Thales is focusing on four key domains that create real value for customers in all its core markets: • Connectivity / Internet of Things • Big Data • Artificial intelligence • Cybersecurity Since 2014, Thales has ramped up its digital capabilities and invested €7 billion in the key digital technologies. In particular, the Group has acquired three high-tech companies that now provide digital technology expertise for Thales solutions: • LiveTV for in-flight connectivity (USA) • Vormetric for data security (USA) • Guavus for real-time Big Data

analytics (USA) Second, three important milestones were reached: • Creation of the first Digital Factory to speed the development of digital solutions and start of the Station F cyber-security programme in Paris: Station F is the world’s largest start-up incubator and Thales is responsible for its cybersecurity programme • Creation of a global AI hub in Canada (cortAIX) with 50 experts developing AI functions for all Thales solutions • Thales has announced plans to acquire Gemalto and expects to complete the transaction by the end of the first quarter 2019 • Together, Thales and Gemalto will be the world leader in end-to-end digital security, spanning the entire value chain from connected objects (Gemalto) to digital platforms, data analytics and security operations Centres (Thales) Artificial Intelligence doesn’t function in isolation but boosts the capabilities of three other technologies —connectivity,

VISIT AT AB-2.21 Big Data and cybersecurity.

Connectivity makes it possible to capture and integrate reliable, representative data, while Big Data technology can process huge amounts of data from miniaturised sensors embedded in millions of devices and items of equipment. Last but not least, cybersecurity makes sure this information is never compromised.

Without cybersecurity, the overall system would have no real value. With around 200 AI experts based mainly in the Paris region and Canada, Thales has achieved the critical mass needed to compete with some of the largest players in this field.

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“India offers exciting possibilities for General Atomics and its affiliated companies” General Atomics (GA) plans to contribute to India’s unmanned aerial platforms, electro-magnetic systems, de-militarisation systems and energy, says PRATESH GANDHI, Director of International Strategic Development India, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems not able to comment further GA recently opened its first on the status of the case as it office in New Delhi. How is under consideration by the important is this office for the respective governments. company’s plans for India?

General Atomics (GA) and Can SeaGuardian be classified its affiliated companies as a game-changer in the constitute one of the world's Indian context? leading resources for highSeaGuardian is a definite technology systems ranging game-changer in the from the nuclear fuel Indian context, as it brings cycle to electromagnetic unmatched capabilities for systems, remotely operated the Indian Armed Forces. The surveillance aircraft, Indian Armed Forces play a airborne sensors, and key role in the stability of the advanced electronic, wireless Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and laser technologies. GA and also along the extensive and its affiliated entities land borders that India also manufacture, operate, shares with its neighbours. and service state-of-the-art SeaGuardian offers persistent unmanned aerial vehicles, surveillance with advanced are engaged in uranium mining and processing, and provide nuclear instrumentation, aircraft launch and recovery systems, superconducting magnets, systems for hazardous material destruction, magnetic levitation systems, medical diagnostic products, information technology and many other products and services for government and industry. For over 50 years, GA and its affiliates have been qualified by US Government organisations, including the Department of Energy, Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation, as a government contractor MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN and facilities operator.

GA and affiliates' sensors which allow realfacilities contain over time monitoring of the areas three million square feet of of interest around the clock. engineering, laboratory and SeaGuardian’s unsurpassed manufacturing installations range, endurance and in the San Diego area. GA payload, coupled with alland its affiliates also have weather capability, provides operations in Berlin, Dresden, much needed flexibility Adelaide, Washington DC, to military commanders London, Paris and Tokyo. allowing rapid decision and As India emerges as reaction time. one of the fastest growing economies in the world, there What are the benefits of is significant demand for new SeaGuardian’s collisionand emerging technologies. avoidance system and STANAGGA, being at the forefront of compliant airworthiness future-ready technologies, pedigree which allows safe envisions being partner operation in civilian airspace to India’s rapid growth. and in the Indian Ocean tropical With its vast repertoire of weather zone? innovative applications, GA SeaGuardian proves to be a plans to contribute to India’s game-changer in this field expansion in the fields of as well. The regulation and unmanned aerial platforms, integration of unmanned electro-magnetic systems, aerial vehicles to operate de-militarisation systems and in civil airspace has long energy. been an area of concern for air traffic controllers How is the offer of General around the world. Remotely Atomics’ SeaGuardian Unmanned Aerial System for Piloted Aircraft (RPA) the Indian Navy progressing? systems have historically The case for SeaGuardian been used for military (the martitime version of applications and as military MQ-9B SkyGuardian) is systems, designers and being considered under the operators have generally not Foreign Military Sales (FMS) considered the application of route between the Indian Communication, Navigation, and US Governments. GA is Surveillance (CNS) and Air

Traffic Management (ATM) systems and capabilities for use in non-segregated airspace. This is especially true for large RPA, which operate in the same airspace as civilian aircraft, and has led to a prolonged and difficult effort to safely and seamlessly integrate these aircraft in the airspace above many countries with advanced ATM systems. Significant work has been conducted in the international community to develop and standardize the two unique technologies associated with removing the pilot from the aircraft; Detect and Avoid (DAA) to replace “see and avoid” and

the Command and Control (C2) datalink to connect the RPA to the Remote Pilot Station (RPS). But, these two technologies, while critical, do not provide a complete set of capabilities that a large RPA will need to incorporate to fully integrate into nonsegregated airspace.

At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), these challenges are being addressed and steps identified to meet the issues congruent to simultaneous RPA operations, irrespective of the nature of air traffic.

Firstly, Performance Based Navigation (PBN) can be leveraged to enable RPA with only GNSS equipment to perform Required Navigation Performance (RNP) operations including Automatic Take-off and Landing Capability (ATLC).

Secondly, data communications with Required Communication Performance (RCP) can ensure timely, high-integrity communication between Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the Remote Pilot, even in high density and high complexity airspace. Thirdly, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-

Broadcast (ADS-B) combined with RPA capable of performing published instrument procedures can enable safe and predictable operations during a loss of C2 Datalink event. Finally, the standardization and fielding of a next generation Airborne Collision Avoidance System for UAS (ACAS XU) will provide an enhanced safety net to ensure RPA operations are safe and efficient in all classes of airspace.

In August 2017, GA-ASI set a record, when its Predator flew a 1,075-nautical mile round trip — the longest by a Medium-altitude, Longrange (MALE) RPA in Class A civilian airspace — from its new Flight Test and Training Center near Grand Forks, North Dakota.

The flight was made by a General Atomics Block 5 MQ-9 Predator under a Certificate of Authorisation (COA) granted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The COA authorised the RPA to fly in airspace managed by air traffic controllers without the requirement of a chase airplane. This was also the first time that an unmanned aircraft had operated through multiple spot beams of a highthroughput satellite (HTS).

HTS is a new generation of satellites providing higher data throughput and interference mitigation.

As an RPA’s mission distance increases, it needs to smoothly transition from one satellite beam to another.

For this flight, the Predator communicated with two HTS beams.

In addition to introducing and exploring the benefit of these CNS/ATM capabilities, GA-ASI is actively working in collaboration with the FAA and NASA for system development and testing.

Which are the other GA UAS’ that could be of interest to India?

For nearly two decades, GAASI's innovative high-tech solutions have spawned an ever-growing line of versatile, reliable, costeffective, and combat-proven aircraft.

Amongst this distinguished lineage, the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, the Gray Eagle Extended Range and the jet engine powered Avenger could also be of interest to India.

Does GA intend to source any equipment/engineering services from India in the future?

This could be a possibility in the future, however, it will depend upon the nature of the

contracts under execution.

What has been the progress on GA’s offer of electromagnetic aircraft launch and recovery systems (EMALS) for Indian aircraft carriers?

GA understands that the Indian Government’s LoR for EMALS has been responded to by the US Government and the case is under consideration by the Indian Government. GA will not be able to comment on the status of the case as it is under consideration by the respective governments.

What are the major benefits for India to equip her aircraft carriers with EMALS and can it cater for aircraft such as Rafale, MiG-29K and F/A 18EF Super Hornet?

Electromagnetic technologies and systems from General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) are revolutionising the way aircraft are launched and recovered from naval aircraft carriers. Our Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) offer significant benefits over traditional launch and recovery systems. EMALS eliminates the limitations facing existing carrier launch systems by providing the flexibility and capability to launch a wider range of aircraft weights, including manned and unmanned aircraft. Both EMALS and AAG will expand the launch envelope while reducing manning and lifecycle costs and maintenance requirements.

Interest in EMALS and AAG continues to grow as successful installation and deployment continues to progress on all US Navy Fordclass carriers. In addition to its range of launch capabilities, EMALS’ flexible system architecture makes it well suited for installation on a variety of aircraft carrier platforms. The US and Indian Governments continue discussions to bring these systems to the Indian fleet.

Please elaborate on GA’s medium-term plans for India and what they involve and if the company plans to perform manufacturing of UAVs or sensor integration, development of software or open an engineering centre in India?

India offers exciting possibilities for GA and its affiliated companies.

Presently, GA is exploring a whole range of options in this regard, which hinge upon current projects under consideration.

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A Partnership with Great Potential….

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&T and MBDA first came together some seven years ago to address the offset obligations of MBDA (the mandated requirement placed on foreign firms to build locally in India as part of large defence contracts to supply equipment linked to large defence contract). Ever since, the two giants have collaborated extensively, and have enhanced their partnership on codevelopment and production of major subsystems involving complex technologies for sophisticated weapon systems under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The decision to formalise this time tested and mature partnership into a Joint Venture (JV) company, a key milestone for both L&T and MBDA in their long-term relationship, was made after extensive evaluation and identifying the strong synergies between the two organisations. The JV was inked on the eve of Aero India-2017.

By combining L&T’s manufacturing and system integration capabilities in realising a whole range of critical weapon systems, a i r f r a m e s /s u b - s y s t e m s for various indigenous weapon programmes with MBDA’s strong missile and missile systems technology capabilities and technical excellence, the JV now hopes

to deliver complete missile systems to the Indian MoD, something that till date continues to have a high dependence on Imports.

Christened as ‘L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd’, this newly formed entity will operate from a dedicated work centre and will leverage its strong parentage to bring in world class guided weapon systems technology for the Indian Armed Forces under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with a clear objective of indigenously developi ng, manufacturing and supplying highly advanced missiles and missile systems.

The JV would address the expected market segment for Indigenously D e s i g n e d , Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) missiles and will target prospects under the Buy (Indian- IDDM), Buy (Indian) and Buy & Make (Indian) categories of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP).

The JV partners have identified a

wide range of areas which the new entity will explore in the medium to long term.

In the short term however, its

priorities will include three specific areas.

To begin with, the JV has offered the latest in surface-to-air missile technologies and anti-ship missile technologies for the Indian Navy’s naval surface platforms requirements. The

JV is also looking to develop and supply ATGM5, the fifth generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile which has been identified as a key component capable of significantly bolstering the army’s infantry and armoured strength.

This fifth generation Anti-Tank missile is technologically and operationally advanced and therefore distinct from previous generations of weapons currently offered by the competition.

Fully compatible with the modern requirements of network centric warfare, ATGM5 features a number of leading capabilities.

It can lock on to a target before or after launch and offers the option of being fully fire and forget or allowing the operator to carry out midcourse guidance during the missile’s flight. The missile is equipped with an uncooled seeker which enables it to see and go after a target without preparation time and also for the firing sequence to be

halted and re-started at will, smokeless propellant with minimum signature and a special tandem warhead which can penetrate the thickest armour as well as infrastructure targets like a compound wall. This is a truly lethal weapon with best in class range and features for anti-tank and associated close combat warfare and is proposed to be offered under Buy (IDDM).

Moving to the futuristic requirements of the Indian Air Force, at Aero India 2019 in Bengaluru on the booth No. AB.23 A, the JV will be displaying its offering of the SmartGlider 100km range air-to-surface weapon. The network warfare enabled SmartGlider concept includes advanced guidance and navigation technologies as well as a multi-purpose warhead to counter a wide range of stationary, fixed or moving surface targets, L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd. is much more than just a JV or a business agreement between two successful companies. It is a major commitment to India’s long-standing goals of achieving self-reliance in design, development and manufacturing in defence sector to safeguard the nation’s defence as well as its wider geopolitical interests.

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“At Aequs, we always believe in increasing the in-country value” ARAVIND MELLIGERI, Chairman & CEO, Aequs points out that the company will continue to position itself as a formidable player partnering with global OEMs looking to be a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

How has Aequs grown over the last couple of years and what are the important achievements at the company?

Our specific strategy has been to focus on a few key customers that can transition large scale work and help position our business for profitable growth.

The aerospace industry spends over $20 billion annually on machined parts.

This has provided us with ample opportunity to expand our core machining business around the global demand for detailed parts and become an industry leader in this market segment. Over the last couple of years, to meet the demand in our target market, we have scaled up focusing heavily on new machines, equipment, and technology in India.

Our dedicated facility for Airbus and the recent Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) facility are few such examples of our recent growth. The acquisition of France-based aerospace manufacturing company, SiRA, in 2016 brought new capabilities in landing gear and engine components in-house while providing significant access to European client base.

While we bagged the largest contract of titanium machined parts from Airbus, we were also successful in signing our first contract with Boeing in 2017. Our ecosystem approach has brought with it accolades from customers; in October 2016, we were presented with the Airbus Innovation Award for our vertically integrated business

approach. We are also the proud winner of Airbus Detailed Parts Partner (D2P) award for three consecutive years: 2016, 2017 and 2018.

with their offset obligations in India?

No, we are not involved in fulfilling any offset obligations of foreign OEMs.

What has been the progress at the company’s upcoming facility in Goa and what will be produced here?

We are not in a position to make any comments on this at the moment.

How has Aequs been able to help global OEMs to speed up time to market and reduce logistics costs?

Aequs is the first of its kind vertically integrated aerospace ecosystem in India. We have successfully integrated the entire manufacturing cycle of critical components and parts at our SEZ in Belagavi, Karnataka.

Right from forgings of aluminium, steel and titanium parts, precision machining of components, actuation system parts, subassemblies, fabricated steel machine parts and assemblies, build to print aero structures to surface treatment, Aequs leverages its integrated ecosystem to reduce time to market by sourcing from a single location. Recently, we received a high volume order from Bombardier for window frames that are forged, machined and surface treated at our various plants located within Aequs SEZ. Needless to say, this helps reduce logistics costs considerably.

Which are the domestic and foreign military programmes that Aequs is part of? Does the company undertake any work on the Rafale?

No comments at present.

We are not associated with Rafale program.

Does Aequs aim for a greater share of the opportunities that will arise from greater incountry manufacture of defence equipment in India?

At Aequs, we always believe in increasing the in-country value. Our entire aerospace ecosystem is an endeavor to achieve this.

Presently, there is a huge demand for parts for commercial aircraft and the current backlog the OEMs are rushing to close is fueling this demand further. This has opened doors for Aequs as OEMs are interested in investing in India. However, given the right opportunity and the government’s support, we would definitely consider manufacturing defence equipment too.

Is Aequs assisting foreign OEMs

Please elaborate on the company’s relationship with global aerospace OEMs? Aequs’ association with Airbus began way back in 2006 and it has been a fruitful journey for both. While we have remained steadfast in our commitment to deliver the best on time, Airbus has acknowledged this

by honouring us with Airbus Innovation award in 2016 and Detailed Parts Partner (D2P) award for three consecutive years (2016-2018). Today, we have the advantage of being the first Indian supplier in line to be considered by Airbus.

We share similar symbiotic relationships with Saab, Bombardier, Boeing, Dassault, Safran, GKN, Honeywell, Eaton and other OEMs. Why has Aequs Aerospace chosen precision machining as its core focus?

Machining being a $20 billion industry worldwide, there lies a huge opportunity for scalability. Right now, we could be in the top 30 list of machining suppliers globally although we are just scratching the surface. This has fueled our strategic move towards defining our core in Machining.

We are the only Indian company with such a sophisticated machining facility that has over 1 million hours of machining capacity.

Our aim is to increase this to 4 million machining hours by 2020. The new Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) facility that is now operational at the SEZ will provide advanced and competitive machining solutions to customers, further improving our agility.

Please elaborate on how Aequs has assisted the Indian space programme?

Aequs is currently delivering nose cone assembly and skin

sub-assemblies for ISRO’s PSLV programme. We have recently been chosen to be a part of their GSLV programme and will be involved in supplying a few sub-assemblies.

What investments has the company made due to the ‘Make in India’ initiative?

We have been contributing to the ‘Make in India’ initiative since inception, investing $20-30 million per year in India. Until last year, we have invested $100 million as capital and we look forward to investing $200 million in the next five years.

We are one of the pioneers in skill development and attracting talent. With inhouse AKC (Aerospace Knowledge Centre), the company envisions to educate freshers and employees in the skills that precision aerospace manufacturing needs. We are actively collaborating with the technical institutes in the region to induct graduates in Aerospace engineering and train young people.

Aequs will continue to position itself as a formidable player partnering with global OEMs looking to be a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. We have enhanced our capacity and capability by setting up a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) facility that will continue to grow with new orders we receive. Aequs’ integrated ecosystem will always attract global players to manufacture in India and cater to this market.

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“UAC is ready to work with any decision made by the IAF and MoD” At a time when the Indian Air Force is looking at long-term modernisation goals, UAC is offering India valuable options of next-generation technologies that can provide more teeth to the Indian Armed Forces. Other than joint development of aerial platforms, licensed production through joint ventures is also on the cards, says ILYA TARASENKO, Vice President for Military Technical Cooperation, United Aircraft Corporation.

What is the current status of Su-30 MKI license production in India?

Russia together with India has worked through a very strong strategic industrial partnership to produce the Su-30MKI aircraft in conjunction with the ‘Make in India’ programme which ideally suited both sides in the context of military cooperation.

The licensed production is already in the last stage, where almost all stages of the aircraft are done by HAL – raw materials enter the factory and a ready-to-fly aircraft leave it.

HAL not only mastered the production of these aircraft, but it is also successful in mastering the overhaul of these aircraft -- the first of which are already more than 10 years old. First aircraft were overhauled by HAL and handed over to the IAF. Now HAL’s new endeavor is to master the upgrade of these aircraft.

Is UAC expecting an additional order and when can UAC deliver kits if an Indian order for more Su30 MKIs is made next year?

UAC is ready to work with any decision made by the IAF and MoD. We are ready to work to continue licensed production, supply from Russia or for a

mix. As for expectations, we believe that an additional order would be beneficial both for HAL to sustain its production capabilities and for the IAF to further grow its potential.

Delivery schedules are determined by manufacturing plans of the production facilities involved, timely payments, supplier control and other factors. But in general, most deliveries can be done within 12 to 18 months period.

In some cases, when the partner is reliable and trusted and the manufacturer is confident in the order, production can start in advance even before the contract is signed, thus radically cutting down the lead time before deliveries begin.

What is the difference between the Su-30 MKI and Su-30 SM? The differences are rather minor – some third country equipment were replaced with Russiandeveloped and produced systems and, of course, specific systems such as IFF were also replaced. However, the Su30SM is capable of working with a broader set of munitions.

How keen is UAC to partner with HAL for the upgrade of Indian Su-30 MKIs and what is being

offered?

Discussions with both HAL and IAF have started quite a while ago. The plane has huge potential for modernisation, especially for onboard equipment and weapons. The ‘big upgrade’ technologies are real and can be implemented relatively quickly. From the Indian side, the IAF as a primary decision-maker in this process has determined the new features and upgrades for the aircraft. The details should be disclosed by them. UAC together with HAL are ready to jointly implement this project as industrial partners.

How is the joint development of the FGFA/PAKFA programme with India progressing?

There was a lot of media reporting on the matter. What we can tell is that Russia is still open to have India as a partner in this programme. However, a lot of time has passed between the time when the first decisions were made and the intergovernmental agreement was signed. Russia didn’t sit idly. We have almost finished developing the aircraft and have already signed contracts with the Russian MoD to supply first serial aircraft as early as this year. Since the aircraft is

already developed, obviously some new way of cooperation should be found.

Why cannot the Su-57 be license produced in India, following completion of Su-30 MKI production?

Who said that? That’s a decision that has to be made by India in the first place. We, in no case exclude future cooperation on the fifth generation aircraft with India. We are ready to discuss this with relevant decisionmakers during any stage of creation of our 5th generation aircraft.

Does UAC still feel that a revival of the MTA project is possible and why did the programme not take off?

Russia is continuing to develop the medium transport aircraft by itself. And, similarly with the FGFA project India can step in, perhaps, at a later date and stage of the programme.

We are disappointed that the project did not bear fruit.

The aircraft is needed by the IAF and would also be popular in third country markets. This would be a workhorse able to effectively carry out various tasks like emergency rescue, border patrol, Ministry of Interior, etc. both for the IAF

and other customers.

Why didn’t it take-off?

That’s a question to the Indian side.

Beriev recently delivered another modernised A-50U aircraft to the Russian Air Force. Will this aircraft be offered to India?

This aircraft is offered to India already. First three A-50EI aircraft are already in service with the IAF. We are ready to provide more, either in existing configurations with third country involvement or in another configurations.

Can the IL-112V be offered for joint production with India and is the aircraft a replacement for the AN-32?

Russia is working on a replacement aircraft for the aging An-24/32 aircraft fleets and that is the IL-112 light transport aircraft. IL-112 has already made its maiden flight and a range of tests is being done now. If India takes the decision to renew its fleet of light transport aircraft, we believe that within the frames of the ‘Make in India’ programme it would be possible to find a mutually beneficial way to do this, maybe in a way similar to the Su-30MKI track of licensed production.

“Ananth Technologies initiated programmes under ‘Make in India’ in collaboration with Russian OEMs” With a healthy order book that is expected to increase by 30-40 per cent, DR. SUBBA RAO, CMD, Ananth Technologies Ltd, has made investments to increase its market share in aerospace, defence and space What are the latest developments at Ananth Technologies related to the defence sector?

Ananth Technologies Ltd (ATL) signed MoUs with several Russian partners in following areas:  MRO of Russian origin helicopters & aircraft under joint-venture.  Missile life extension and upgrade.  Sighting systems for tanks and small weapons.  UAV and quadcopters for security / surveillance.  Indigenous manufacture of airborne systems .

Some MoUs have turned into agreements and we are pursuing with MoD for opportunities.

What needs to be done to encourage greater private sector participation in the defence sector?

As per public procurement order 2017 (dated15-06-2018) issued by GoI, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, preference is to be given to local suppliers

in all procurements undertaken. As per para 3a of the order if the value of procurement is less than `50 lakhs, only local suppliers are eligible. However, in case of defence procurements the value of order always exceeds this amount. Hence para 3a does not come into effect for most defence contracts. If the value of procurement mentioned in para 3a is increased to at least `25 crore, this will ensure enhanced participation of local Indian suppliers.

Make-II projects: There is no assurance of order even after successful field trials in case of multiple participants. In such cases L1 is chosen after commercial bids. This acts as deterrent for private industry as big players such as DPSUs and large Indian companies can afford high developmental cost and quote at lower value. Some assurance to be given to all the successful participants to ensure successful closure of MakeII projects.

What are the key programmes that the company is part of related to DPSU, DRDO and Indian private sector defence firms?  Production of Akash missile systems.  Production of BrahMos missile systems.  Development of indigenous seeker systems.  Development of radar signal processing systems.

What is the status of the MoU inked between Ananth Technologies and Research and Production Corporation for support of Indian T90 S & T72 tanks?

ATL has signed MoU with UVZ, Russia during Defence Expo 2018 held in Chennai to support tank subsystems.

Further discussions held during ARMY-2018 in Moscow, Russia.

Please elaborate on Ananth Technologies contributions to space and satellite programmes and the most important developments

there?

ATL is the first Indian industry to be part of production of satellite subsystems. ATL has necessary infrastructure, trained manpower, test facilities, etc. for production of satellite subsystems.

What are the growth areas in the military and space sector, that the company envisages?

• MRO of aircraft.

• Upgradation/life extension of missile systems.

• Indigenous supply of critical airborne spares.

• Indigenous development of airborne avionic systems.

• Development of unmanned systems for defence and space applications.

• Nano/Micro satellites for civil applications.

• Full scale satellite/launch vehicle integration.

What are the offset programmes that Ananth Technologies is part of?

ATL initiated several programmes under ‘Make in India’ in technical collaboration with Russian OEMs. Few proposals were made to paramilitary forces and manufacturing facilities are being established.

What is the company’s current order book and revenue and forecast for 2020?

Current order book is `500 crore approximately and the same is expected to be increased by 30-40 per cent expecting the ‘Make in India’ initiatives may get fructified within next 1-2 years.

Which are the areas that the company will make strategic investments to increase its market share in aerospace, defence and space?

ATL increased their investment in Large, Micro, Nano Satellite programmes by creating complete AIT (Assembly, Integration and Testing) facilities in Bangalore.

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OVER 40 YEARS OF ISRAELI EXPERIENCE WITH UAVS

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or four decades Israel has been positioned as the pioneer and leader in the field of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), offering a broad range of unmanned systems operating in the air, on the ground, at sea and in space; all can be traced to a single system borne in 1975.

As part of the lessons learned after the Yom Kippur War in 1973 when Israel was surprised by a combined attack of the Egyptian and Syrian armies, Israel’s intelligence decided to enhance its intelligence capability to eliminate any possibility of such a surprise recurring.

In early 1975, when Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received the operational requirement from the MOD (Ministry of Defense), the solution was broadly defined. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) wanted ‘an eye in the sky’, a sensor that would be able to see ‘over the hill’, or ‘beyond the line of sight’, providing precise information in realtime. In other words -- a means for tactical, real-time intelligence collection that could operate at least for 50 hours, or 10 missions.

It took IAI only a few months to realize a technology demonstrator, leading to the development of its ‘Scout’ ‘Small Tactical Remotely Piloted Vehicle’ (RPV) that flew the following year. By 1979, the new Scout unit participated for the first time in a large-scale exercise simulating operations in South Lebanon. Its first combat experience came two years later, during Operation ‘Marathon Run’ in South Lebanon by 1981.

The IDF was overwhelmed with the results provided by the new Small TacticalRPVs, “an unprecedented, life-saving capability that provides our forces with the information to prepare and preempt the activities of opposing forces" declared the operation’s debriefs.

A year later, in 1982, the Scout RPV flew again over South Lebanon, this time in support of IDF ground and air operations as part of Operation “Peace for Galilee”. In this operation the IDF conducted an unprecedented campaign against the Syrian air defense missile system deployed in Lebanon. The Scout provided the IAF with a critical real-time view of both threats and targets, enabling its fighter jets to engage targets from standoff ranges well beyond the pilot’s line of sight.

Israeli UAVs Gaining Acclaim This impressive performance raised interest in the US and brought about extensive cooperation between Israel and Washington.

The result was an enhanced ‘Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle’

version of the Scout called Pioneer, designed specifically for US Navy and Marine Corps requirements, which demanded a more robust platform made exclusively of corrosion free composites.

Israel's systems were battlefield proven in the Lebanese War and were used abroad in several large-scale operations. Additionally, the increasing use of UAVs in

Israel and the US attracted increasing interest from other nations, leading to UAV sales to a number of customers in Europe and Asia.

Some customers required unique designs to fit specific needs, which IAI was ready to address. One example was the Swiss requirement for a UAV capable operating from ice-, snow- or grass-covered landing strips. The result was the Ranger, a system tailored specifically for Swiss requirements.

Proven Version of UAVs By late 1988, as the IDF gathered much experience with the Scout system as evidenced by the many improvements made to the system, the Defense Department requested that IAI come up with an improved version for the Israeli system. The result was Searcher, the second generation UAV, delivered to the IDF in 1992. Gradually Searcher replaced the Scout in Israeli service and also abroad, as the new drone found enthusiastic markets, particularly in Asia.

Searcher’s younger brother was born during a difficult period for IAI, after cancellation of ‘Lavi’, IAI’s most ambitious development program that sought to produce hundreds of locally designed jet fighters for the Israel Air Force.

Cancellation of the program in 1987 shifted some of IAI's design and engineering talents toward unmanned

systems, an effort that resulted in the development of yet another unmanned aerial system dubbed ‘Big Bird’, to reflect its size and ambitious intentions. This program won the support of IAI management in 1989, and the first such aircraft, then known as ‘Heron’ was ready for flight test four years later. In 1994, Heron took part in the first combat mission over South Lebanon, not as a militarydesigned drone, but as an ‘outsourced’ asset, directly supporting IDF Northern Command.

New Generation of UAVs Heron proved to be superior to previous versions of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs), as it was quieter, was able to carry heavier payloads, and could support missions extending over days and nights.

Due to its superior capabilities and flexibility, Heron quickly won export orders from traditional customers already operating the Searchers, as well as from new clients and operators. By 2007, the IDF

had also joined and acquired Heron for its unmanned squadrons.

The Heron proved highly reliable in combat missions supporting coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and operated by the Canadian, French, Australian and German Forces. Today, Heron UAVs are in operational service worldwide with more than 20 users.

Heron became the first UAV offering complete maritime mission integration. Carrying mission payloads comprising radar, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Communications Intelligence (COMINT) and Electro-Optical (EO) payloads, Heron can take off from land bases and join naval task forces or patrols hundreds of kilometers offshore, using a satellite datalink.

Once overhead, the supported vessel takes control over the drone, operating it as part of its mission. At the end of the mission, shore-based control can again take over to bring the Heron back to land.

Realizing the great potential of the Heron in Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) missions, the IAF presented IAI with further challenges – namely, to fly higher, and in stronger winds and gusts, and to carry larger and heavier payloads on longer and extended missions.

These operating conditions required a larger platform and new, more powerful propulsion – and this led to the turboproppowered Heron (Heron TP).

Development of the Heron TP began in 2004, leading to the first flight of a prototype in 2006. Heron TP entered service with the IAF in 2010 becoming the largest unmanned aerial system operated by the IDF.

Smaller UAV Platforms Along with the development of larger platforms, IAI has also introduced smaller platforms, configured as ‘tactical UAVs’, designed to operate with and support divisions and combat brigades.

Following these innovative designs were the ‘Birdeyes’ - Mini-UAVs, small, and man-portable battery operated Birdeye 400 UAVs designed to support infantry battalions and special operations teams. The larger Birdeye 650D are vehicular launched Mini-UAVs, able to operate for more than 15 hours, providing organic ISR for brigade level forces.

A different type of drone designed for Vertical Take-

Off and Landing (VTOL) and longer endurance, is the Panther The Panther system combine the advantage of no runway take off and landing (VTOL) and fix wing flight capability.

Other platforms include tethered platforms, such as the Hovermast, developed

by SkySapience, that can lift about six kg to an altitude of 300 ft. These drones utilize the tether to provide energy and data link, sustaining the drone in the air for hours or days.

These systems are designed with advanced flight control and stabilization, enabling accurate position keeping and wind compensation, and allowing operations from moving platforms such as vehicles or vessels at sea.

Enhanced Capabilities of Ground Segments and Applications Enhanced ground segment capabilities include automatic taxi, take off and landing features, and automation for gathering intelligence information in real-time; this provides the end-user with increased operational efficiency and flight safety.

Israel's UAV solutions have come a long way since the 1970s, when a single gyro-stabilized remotely controlled video camera, strapped onto the drone required five operators and technicians to operate.

Over the years this simple, yet effective payload was improved with a special transparent window, and protective shell, to become an integrated electro-optical payload.

As a pioneer in unmanned systems design and operation, Israel is also positioned as a leader in the integration of UAS operations in civil and military airspace, developing Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS), and Search and Avoid sensors, while contributing its professional expertise and innovation to the standards being developed in Europe and the US regulative forums.

40 Years Summarized In conclusion, Israel’s present and future UAS solutions are focused on systems of systems, rather than the specific platforms developed since those early days of the Scouts, Searchers and Herons.

Today’s platforms employ a high degree of automation and flight safety, carrying multiple sensors, fulfilling complex missions with high level of autonomy.

Intelligence Collections, Terrain Dominance or Maritime Surveillance missions are often performed with an integrated array of sensors, including radar, Electro-Optical (EO) and Electronic and Communications Intelligence and Surveillance.

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE To ensure success, air force operations rely on an intricate web of support activities. One is the ability to perform aircraft maintenance wherever necessary, thereby ensuring that the system issued to deployed task forces is ready for operational use.

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aab is offering Gripen to India. We believe Gripen is the perfect fighter aircraft for India´s requirements. The highest operational availability and reliability, the fastest turnaround and minimal support requirements lead to sustained high sortie rates, and enable commanders to undertake the most demanding operations with a minimum of resources. Gripen is built to adapt to changing operational requirements and threats faced by modern air forces, and would be the ideal frontline fighter for India.

The complex security challenges India faces today mean that its air force may be required to engage in deployed operations in remote locations, mobilise the resources needed to maintain equipment at Forward Operating Bases and prepare units for operations.

An air force must have the flexibility and preparedness to rapidly accommodate its fighter aircraft in a hangar and be able to perform a wide spectrum of support activities and maintenance. This ensures that the aircraft will be ready for operational use – even in harsh and isolated locations

far from developed areas.

Creating a stable and secure environment is vital to mission success and personnel safety.

All air force operations require aircraft maintenance When operating in remote environments, it is imperative that appropriate maintenance capabilities exist to ensure aircraft availability and mission readiness at all times.  “The Swedish Air Force has utilized the concept of deployable maintenance capability in several missions as well as during joint international exercises.

With our Deployable Aircraft Maintenance Facility (DAM) you can carry out additional preventive and corrective maintenance tasks at organisational level at the Forward Operating Base. The robust design and minimal maintenance requirements make it ideal for semi-permanent use, or to complement or even substitute stationary facilities at main bases,” says Christoffer Rashdan, Business Development Director at Saab´s Support

and Services business area.

Gripen was originally designed for flexible deployment with a small logistics footprint.

This was due to the Swedish Air Force’s policy during the Cold War to operate out of a number of dispersed bases across the country.

Keeping staff resources, support systems and spares to a minimum was therefore of the highest priority. As a result of this, Gripen was designed to operate from runways measuring only 17 x 800 metres. This means it can land on a regular highway, which further improves its logistical flexibility.  “Due to its small logistics footprint and ability to be rapidly deployed, the Deployable Aircraft Maintenance Facility supports operations out of dispersed bases.

This means Gripen and our deployable maintenance concept are a perfect match,” concludes Christoffer Rashdan.

Deployable Aircraft Maintenance Facility Comprises an aircraft hangar and maintenance containers

outfitted to serve as workshops, storage facilities for spares and support equipment, pilot

warfare sensors.

In late 2018 a contract was signed with the Hungarian Air

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IAI enters $93 million worth of follow-up agreements with India on complementary MRSAM systems

Lockheed Martin’s Miniature Hit-to-Kill Interceptor Packs a Mighty Punch

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ockheed Martin has been developing an exciting new air defense interceptor called Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK), which essentially takes components of the core technology the company developed for the combat-proven Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon systems and miniaturized it to address the CounterRocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) threat facing today’s forces.

MHTK provides unmatched levels of accuracy, lethality and assured defeat for C-RAM threats. To shrink the technology behind the missile, Lockheed Martin looked outside the defense industry for inspiration. The company then applied the core principles of hit-to-kill capability, seeker accuracy and missile agility to a pressing class of problems.

Lockheed Martin achieved miniaturization on MHTK using photonics, medical imaging technologies and mobile phone industry techniques, combined with state-of-the-art electronic packaging. The company also borrowed technologies from other Lockheed Martin programs, such as the ejection seat capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II and durability best practices from the automobile industry.

The MHTK interceptor is about 2.5 feet (72 cm) in length and weighs about 5 pounds (2.2 kg) at launch.

Though small, MHTK is designed to retain the range

and lethality desired in a C-RAM solution. Its small size enables a deep magazine to defeat a saturation attack.

The MHTK uses hitto-kill technology, which destroys threats through a very accurate application of kinetic energy in body-tobody contact. In other words, MHTK does not contain a

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srael Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced it has entered this week agreements worth $93 million for provision of Naval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems. The contracts were entered with the Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).

Under the contracts, IAI will provide complementary systems for the air defense system (ADS).

They involve follow up orders for a range of maintenance and other services for various subsystems of IAI’s advanced MSRAM ADS. Recently, the Indian navy, in collaboration with IAI, held an interception test aboard INS Chennai, which assessed for the first time potential collaboration between ships. The interception scenario, which was executed successfully, demonstrated how the operational force of the defense system can be doubled regionally, rather than topically.

Boaz Levi, Executive Vice President and General Manager

of Systems, Missiles & Space Group said, “The follow-up orders provide additional evidence of the satisfaction and trust of our

Indian partners in respect to the MRSAM family. The recent test demonstrated the advanced technological capabilities of the air defense system as well as

our collaboration between IAI, its partners in India’s navy, the local Indian industry and our colleagues at IAI’s ELTA and RAFAEL. This is a badge of honor for the entire Israeli industry".

The MRSAM family is an operational air-defense system used by Israel's navy as well as

by India’s naval, air and ground forces. It has been uniquely developed by IAI in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of defense, India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), RAFAEL, IAI’s Elta and additional industries in India and Israel. To date, MRSAM achieved over $6 billion in sales. It provides broad as well as topical defense against a range of assault air, marine and ground threats. MRSAM comprises several key stateof-the-art systems, including a digital radar, command and control, launchers, and interceptors with advanced homing seekers.

THYSSENKRUPP AEROSPACE warhead, which reduces the risk of collateral damage as seen with traditional blastfragmentation interceptors.

This unique technology leverages existing combatproven systems and provides a mobile, organic selfprotection capability to Army maneuver elements and critical infrastructure.

The MHTK interceptor has been successfully flight tested to demonstrate the interceptor’s impressive agility, and to validate the performance of its airframe and electronics. Additional flight testing is planned for 2019.

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Revitalising supply management for industry

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e are the World’s leading service provider of aerospace grade raw materials and specialised supply chain management services. We are spread across the globe with 42 locations in 20 countries and partner with leading aerospace companies. Our value proposition includes a wide range of supply chain and manufacturing services: procurement of raw materials, warehousing, precision processing, third party logistics and just in time deliveries to the point of use.

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace in India is located at Aerospace

Special Economic Zone, Bengaluru and is India’s first aerospace and defence materials facility offering Integrated supply chain solutions.

Located at the Aerospace Special Economic Zone, Bengaluru, duty suspended status and supplies from the SEZ offer benefits to offshoring companies, India’s first aerospace and defence materials facility.

Product range- aerospace grade raw materials- alloys of

Aluminium, Steel, Titanium and Copper in various forms and shapes.

Services offered- Warehousing and logistics, cut to size processing of plates, bars tubes and extrusions. This facility has the ability to offer value added services like service provision (inventory management, 3PL, VMI, value added SCM activities, JIT, Kanban) from a Special Economic Zone.

ELT: Developing new generation electronic warfare platforms ELT’s products displayed during the show:  PRAETORIAN: Elettronica is the co-design authority of the PRAETORIAN self-protection system in wing-tip-pod configuration on board of the Eurofighter Typhoon platform, that allows the aircraft to dominate the electromagnetic scenario by automatically responding to air-to-air and surface-toair threats.  VIRGILIUS: an advanced, multiplatform, fully integrated, flexible electronic warfare architecture which exploits advanced signal processing techniques and key enabling technologies to deliver superior performance.

Modular design permits tailoring solutions to specific

customer/final User needs, both for emitter detection, classification and identification as well as to counter a wide threat variety including: radar controlled Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA), Surfaceto-Air Missiles (SAM), Air-to-Air Missiles (AAM), Early Warning, Search and modern Multifunction Radars of different classes and platforms.  DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasure): next-generation, fully European self-protection Infrared solution, to defend any type of airborne platforms, from helicopters to transporters/tankers to jets, from heat-guided missiles (MANPADs).

The system uses a new technology- the Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL), the latest development

in laser technology that represents a step forward from conventional

semiconductor lasers.

MANPADS are today the main cause for military

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aircraft losses in conflict scenarios representing an international threat and a global concern due to their proliferation and their use by terrorist groups.  QCL energy is generated directly in the band of interest, optimizing power consumption at the same time as output beam.

The DIRCM operational concept is based on the detection of the incoming threat during the missile launch and the countermeasure of the missile guidance using a directed laser beam that deviates the trajectory of the missile.

All the process is quick and automatic, and the system can react against attacks of any IR seeker with a jamming sequence that ensures successful countermeasure.

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BIRD Aerosystems

LOHIA GROUP enters the Aerospace and Defence sector

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he Lohia Group today marked its entry into the Aerospace and Defence sector with the acquisition of Israelbased Light & Strong Limited.

Specializing in aerospace and military carbon fibre and glass fibre composite components production, the firm’s established pedigree in military technology manufacturing is a synergistic fit with Lohia Group’s decades long expertise in large scale manufacturing across sectors.

The acquisition establishes Lohia Group as a key participant in the sector as it leverages Light & Strong’s existing client base, which includes the Israeli Ministry of Defence among others, to build its own presence. The Israeli facility is a well-established aerostructures

manufacturer for platforms such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and passenger and cargo aircraft. These customers will now be ably supported by Lohia Group with its facilities in Israel and India.

Based in Kanpur, Lohia Group’s India facilities will be part of the Uttar Pradesh government’s new defence corridor, bringing in high-end key technologies into Aerospace and Defence composites domain. Working with the overarching vision of the Government of India’s ‘Skill India’ and ‘Make in India’ initiatives, with this acquisition, Lohia Group will establish India as an exporter of customized composite products to global OEMs.

Phoenix Engineering

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hoenix Engineering Technologies is an Engineering Technologies Company transforms industry with engineering solutions that are innovative, connected, reliable and qualitative. Phoenix Engineering Technologies takes you from concept to prototype, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

We provide advanced mechanical, electrical, certification, and manufacturing engineering, as well as design services to develop turnkey solutions for aircraft seating and cabin interior manufacturers. Phoenix Engineering Technologies has both FAA and EASA airworthiness certification capabilities. We also have Designated Engineering Representative (DER) capabilities for

onboard structural engineering.

Phoenix Engineering Technologies turnkey solutions are based on a range of skills, from design, to technical drawings, finite element analysis (FEA), value engineering, technical publications, manufacturing programming and process engineering.

We have 20+ years of aerospace engineering expertise with Boeing, Airbus, Comac, Cessna, Dassault, Gulfstream, Embraer and Bombardier in our teams. We have engineered first class, business class, coach class seating, as well as cabinetry and galleys, including the prototyping and manufacturing of mechanisms. We understand a wide range of materials and their specific applications in the

We aim to become a successful vehicle for executing offset obligations of global companies through this endeavor. The Group will also explore other opportunities in the sector which align with our experience and expertise.

Mr. Anurag Lohia, Director - Lohia Group, stated, “Our acquisition of Light & Strong allows us to integrate our manufacturing expertise with cutting edge technology to help make India the exporter of choice for global OEMs. With our belief in ‘Make in India’, we are committed to supporting our indigenous Aerospace and Defence sector for its requirements of all things composite.”

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aerospace industry. Everything we do, from design to testing, is governed by compliance with FAA/EASA requirements, as well as design and engineering best practice. It’s not just about mastering the engineering, we use the principles of Design For Excellence (DFX) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to turn concepts into actual products.

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IRD Aerosystems will be presenting it’s unique MACS and SPREOS DIRCM solutions for protection of the Indian Armed Forces Helicopters together with DEFSYS Solutions Pvt. Ltd. In Hall B booth 3.6 BIRD Aerosystems patented Missile Approach Confirmation Sensor (MACS) performs unique confirmation of suspected incoming missile threats detected by the Helicopter Missile Warning Sensors (MWS), and practically eliminates any False Alarms. Upon receiving a pre-alarm warning from the electro-optical sensors, MACS slews to the direction of the incoming threat and verifies the threat’s validity.

Concurrently, MACS also collects relevant information on the target (velocity and distance) and calculates its timeto-impact, enabling the most effective countermeasure response to the incoming missile.

MACS can work alongside with any legacy MWS and is the ideal solution for enhancing the Indian Armed Forces Helicopters Protection ensuring practically Zero False Alarm Rate and most effective countermeasure.

SPREOS Self Protection Radar Electro-Optic System is

BIRD’s highly advanced DIRCM countermeasure solution.

BIRD's SPREOS integrates into a single Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) multiple functions, including threat confirmation, tracking and jamming of advanced IR guided missiles.

SPREOS slews to the direction of the threat, activates its multi-band radar functionality, confirms and tracks while analyzing its uniqueinformation (velocity, distance, position, RCS) to enable the most effective jamming response. Following the confirmation and tracking SPREOS deploys the dual-band countermeasure laser causing the missile to miss the aircraft. The SPREOS can work with any legacy MWS and is the most advanced, compact

and lightweight DIRCM in the market.

MACS and SPREOS would be manufactured in cooperation with DEFSYS Solutions Pvt. Ltd under ‘Make in India’ paradigm.

Dholera set to transform India’s manufacturing and business domain

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ndia’s first and biggest Greenfield Smart city Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is all set to be rolled out by December this year. While infrastructure implementation will take place in a phased manner, the initial activation area of 22.54 sq km will be opened for industries by September next year. Dholera is India’s first city to have received the prestigious Green City ‘Platinum’ rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

With a total footprint of over 920 sq km and developable area of 422 sq km, Dholera is the biggest of the eight industrial smart

cities being developed in the first phase of the $100 bn DMIC project. One of the first few projects of this kind in India, Dholera Industrial City Dveelopment (DICDL) is a joint venture between the Government of India and Government of Gujarat with a 49 per cent & 51 per cent equity sharing, respectively.

With a physical footprint larger than Singapore, Dholera will be DMICDC’s maiden initiative to create a linear zone of industrial clusters and the nodes will be developed in the influence area of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.

The initial activation area phase will have a population of

1 lakh and an employment of 87,000 jobs. When completed by 2040, Dholera is envisaged to cater a population of around 2 million with an employment base of over 8,27,000.

Over the course of the last year, the government began the process of inviting companies to set up their facilities in the region by offering them a range of incentives and grants. The project will have an optimum mix of land use comprising of industrial, residential, mixed use, recreation and tourism. It will target a host of industries including Aero, Defence& MRO, Heavy Engineering, Auto & Auto Ancillaries, General manufacturing, Pharma & Bio

Tech, Electronics Industries, Agro and Food Processing and Research & Development for all types of industries. Dholera is visualised as a city with world class facilities with ICTenabled Smart Infrastructure,

Out of the 5000 MW, 1000 MW RFS is already published on the GUVNL website and last date of submission is in February 2019. Dholera SIR will also get connected through Metro Rail, Railway

sustainability in terms of zero waste discharge by treating, recycling and reusing 100 per cent of wastewater, Solid Waste Management, Storm Water Management, Rain Water Harvesting, single-window approach to streamline governmentto -business-interactions, strategically located amenities to cater to health, safety, educational, recreational, cultural and spiritual needs of its inhabitants etc.

Situated between the main industrial centres of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar, the site will have sterling connectivity. Tender for a new 6 Lane Expressway is already published, and an ultra mega solar project of 5,000 MW will be commissioned in phases.

and an international Airport, etc. Some other advanced facilities include e-governance, City Integrated Operations Center, a utility data centre, city-wide network and e-land allotment system.

Dholera - a smart and sustainable city, with unmatched growth potential.

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“Rolls-Royce is very committed to build on the existing partnership with HAL” KISHORE JAYARAMAN, President, Rolls-Royce, India and South Asia, emphasises that Rolls-Royce has the right products and technologies to participate in all kinds of military aircraft programmes in India and highlights the successful collaboration between Rolls-Royce and HAL as a great example for the ‘Make in India’ programme.

What are the Rolls-Royce aeroengines currently in service with the Indian defence forces and how many have been supplied to date?

Today, more than 750 RollsRoyce engines of 10 engine types are powering aircraft of the Indian military. Our engines power a wide variety of aircraft in the inventory of the IAF and Indian Navy – including combat and strike aircraft (the Jaguar, powered by the Adour Mk811), trainers (Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, powered by Adour Mk871), strategic airlift aircraft (C-130J Hercules, powered by AE 2100) and even VV1P and Surveillance aircraft (ERJ145, powered by AE 3007).

How is production and maintenance of the Hawk’s Mk871 engines progressing?

Production of the Mk 871-07 engines for the Indian Air Force and Navy has been performed in country

by HAL under license. In addition, HAL undertakes overhaul of the engines. We believe the support provided

by HAL to all the services is an excellent example of how local capability can support Indian military maintenance requirements.

How is Rolls-Royce assisting in the support of Adour Mk811 engines?

Rolls-Royce is committed to providing the highest possible levels of support to the Adour Mk 804/Mk811 in the Jaguar for as long as the IAF chooses to operate them. The Adour Mk804/Mk811 was made, and continues to be supported, in India today by HAL, with RollsRoyce spares and support.

This is an excellent example of Rolls-Royce’s long-term commitment to developing the Indian Aerospace industry and supporting India in its self-reliance drive.

Does Rolls-Royce offer powerby-the-hour support for its military aero-engines in India, and what are the worldwide trends related to military aeroengine support?

Rolls-Royce provides powerby-the-hour support in some of fleets flying with RollsRoyce engines under our MissionCare support. These include the AE 2100 engines powering the C-130J aircraft and the AE 3007 fleet with IAF and CABS. Under this type of contracting, availability for the later engine type is at nearly 100 per cent. In addition, we also have our Field Service Reps based in the operating station to provide 24x365 support.

Has the use of Big Data made its way to military aero-engines and what are the developments?

Data is revolutionising almost every industry. This is particularly true for the aviation industry, which has been leading the way in gathering large volumes of highly-complex data from across multiple sources.

Now that the costs of storing and processing data have dropped, it is imperative that industries leverage technology and turn data into actionable insights which can be used to shape their sustainable growth strategy and ultimately boost profits.

For example, in the use of the data that we obtain from our engine health monitoring

systems to enable us to make more informed decisions on the need to replace materials and components within the engine. This can potentially result in engines staying onwing longer, delivering higher levels of availability and lower support costs for our customers.

As part of the Rolls-Royce IntelligentEngine vision, our latest Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) system is now capable of measuring more parameters and delivering greater insights by reaching new parts of the engine. This allows us to monitor line replaceable units, such as Variable Stator Vane actuators and sensors – small parts that play a crucial role in ensuring our engines are ready and available for flight.

We can now predict when they need replacement rather than respond to a failure.

Uniquely, the engine can now “talk back” – responding to requests from an operational centre to focus on one part or parameter, sending back hundreds of hours of information specifically tailored to that request.

With a Rolls-Royce powered aircraft taking off or landing every 16 seconds, our Airline Aircraft Availability Centre in the UK uses industryleading data analytics to plan engine operations and maintenance. This helps our customers drive efficiency in an industry where a 1 per cent fuel saving can be worth $250,000 per aircraft per year and an out-of-service aircraft can be costly.

Our R2 Data Labs a digital analytics and application development hub,

which we recently established along with Tata Consultancy Services in Bengaluru enables us to take advantage of fast-paced data innovation and further develop in areas such as AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Does Rolls-Royce source any components/engineering services for military aeroengines from India?

The Manyata Tech Park in Bangalore has almost 600 engineers employed by Rolls-Royce for all its engine programmes; they are involved in various system design, development and technical support services. The facility houses a supply chain team who closely interacts with Indian Aerospace suppliers to source engine components incountry.

Please elaborate on the latest development at IAMPL? IAMPL is a successful collaboration between RollsRoyce and HAL and a great example for the ‘Make in India’ programme. It’s been performing very well as per our expectations.

How is the Defence Service Delivery Centre (SDC) in Bengaluru performing and what have been its achievements?

The SDC based in Manyata Park in Bangalore has been operating for nearly two years and the technical support being provided to both IAF and IN are very valuable and have led to continued engine availability on-wing, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and better availability of aircraft to meet training and operational

AMPL- Key Products & Technologies

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stra Microwave Products Pvt. (AMPL) Ltd, a Public listed company based at Hyderabad, India, has been spearheading the Design, Development and Manufacturing of RF and Microwave components, Super components, Systems and related technologies to Space and Defence sectors.

Astra Microwave has been an important supplier of critical electronics to the Indian defense, aerospace, space and meteorology sectors. In keeping with this tradition, AMPL has supplied important sub-systems for Indigenous Missile programs, advanced airborne EW program, airborne radar, satellite and other important projects during this year. The company continue to strive to be one of the go to partners for development of critical modules and in line with this, are also working on some very important space hardware, next generation missiles, radar and EW platforms.

AMPL has the expertise in the RF &

commitments. Among the key achievements are improved technical support at customer locations and better supply chain management of spares.

Please elaborate on the steps being taken to further improve the existing partnership that Rolls-Royce shares with HAL? Rolls-Royce is very committed to build on the existing partnership with HAL. We are continuously exploring new areas where to collaborate and leverage each other’s strengths. We have established an excellent platform which is a true testimony of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and our leadership wants to build on this platform. In addition to strengthening the support in the existing programme, we are very keen to see how we could get new work to HAL and leverage their excellent capabilities.

What are the future Indian military aircraft programmes that R-R hopes to participate?

Rolls-Royce is pursuing many opportunities in India, many of which strongly align with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ agenda. We believe we not only have the right products and technologies to participate in all kinds of military aircraft programmes, but also the desire to grow our footprint in India. We are continuously looking to develop local relationships. We are talking to several global aircraft OEMs to support them in their initiatives. We are very supportive of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and are keen to co-develop and co-produce aero and marine engines in India.

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systems based on the requirements of the customer Semiconductor Design Services (MMICs) Mass manufacturing from BTP and BTS methodology Mass manufacturing from the Offset clause for global customers Getting into the Development of Systems in the Radar, EW and Communications.

Products for Defence & Aerospace, Developed & Delivered: AMPL is a pioneer in the Design and manufacture of variety of components for Radar, EW, Missile and Space Electronics.

Microwave component and subsystem development and manufacturing of the following: • Product development from concept to manufacturing (limited to devices &

components) for Missile, Radar, EW, Space Electronics, Meteorological, Telecom etc., • Design, development & manufacturing of Devices, components and Sub-

Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits(MMICs) • Self-sufficiency in development and production of MMIC’s based on GaAs and GaN Products.

• More than 150 products.

• Targeting global supply of MMIC’s.

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EMBRAER’S KC-390 TACTICAL TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT SPEEDS TOWARDS 2019 DELIVERIES

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mbraer’s KC-390 is a tactical transport aircraft designed to set new standards in its category while presenting the lowest life-cycle cost of the market.

It can perform a variety of missions such as cargo and troop transport, troop and cargo air delivery, aerial refuelling, search and rescue, and forest fire fighting.

Embraer was hired by the Brazilian Air Force in 2009 to undertake that project of developing this aircraft. Under this program, industrial partnerships were also established with Argentina, Portugal and Czech Republic.

KC-390´s first prototype has performed its first flight in February 2015 and the aircraft is now in the flight test campaign. The flight test campaign of the KC390 is progressing extremely well, matching the aircraft performance and capability

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2019 – a key year for the KC-390 2019 will see Embraer’s KC-390 poised to obtain its

FOC and making its official delivery to the Brazilian Air Force as the launch customer.

This follows a series of key milestones in 2018 such as ANAC Civil Certification, First Production Aircraft complete and flying, and continuation of the Final Operating Capability (FOC).

In addition, the flight test campaign has achieved nearly 2000 flight hours to date.

A recap of Embraer’s KC-390 key milestones in 2018 In early October, the first series production of the KC390 made its maiden flight, and subsequently joined the ongoing flight test campaign.

As anticipated, at the end of October, the KC-390 received its Type certificate from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The ANAC

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certificate completes a fundamental step towards the military certification, when the aircraft will reach the Final Operational Capability (FOC), expected to happen by the end of 2019.

“The certification of KC-390, the largest and most complex aircraft developed throughout Embraer's history, expresses the high technological level achieved by the company,” said Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, President and CEO of Embraer.

“I would like to congratulate the teams that participated in the development of this program in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force.”

“We are honoured and proud of the development of the KC-390, which will become the backbone of FAB's transport aviation in the coming decades,” said Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “Extremely efficient and capable of fulfilling a wide range of missions, the KC-390 will certainly represent a leap in the operational capability of the Brazilian Air Force.”

At the end of November 2018, Embraer successfully completed testing of troop unloading, evacuation by overhead hatch and through

the pilot to fly the helicopter at night, including using night vision goggles. The effectiveness of patrol and search missions at night can be enhanced by using TV/thermal imaging equipment. The helicopter can carry various types of special and optional equipment.

important stage of the testing campaign toward final military certification with excellence, the KC-390 demonstrates compliance with the industry's most stringent operating and safety standards,” said Walter Pinto Junior, vice-president of the KC-390 Program.

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Ka-226T Day/Night Light Multipurpose Helicopter

the front and rear doors of the aircraft. These tests, which involved 370 military personnel from the Brazilian Air Force and Army, was an important part of the military certification requirements.

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ata Patterns focuses on Defence and Aerospace Electronics systems for Air, Land, Sea and Space Platforms.

Solutions include Avionics, Radar, EW, Glass Cockpit displays, Missile Electronics, IFF, Seekers, Lasers, Sonar, Satellites and ATE domains.

Data Patterns, with its production and development

Radar) and EW Systems (ELINT/COMINT).

ATE products include Integrated ATE for a Helicopter Avionics suite.

At the Aero India 2019, Data Patterns is displaying a wide range of products

infrastructure and staff strength of 680 is certified and licensed for Military Aircraft, Defence Systems and Space products. It is an AS9100 D & ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

Data Patterns has designed, prototyped, manufactured and qualified a range of LRUs for various airborne applications. Major airborne products include SMFD for LUH, Brahmos FCS for SU-30, RWR, ELINT, Seeker, Launch Vehicle Avionics and Nano Satellites.

For Land applications, it has built complete Radars (Phased Array, Tracking, and Weather

including • IFF Systems with India Secure Modes • Electronic Warfare Systems with Radar Warning Receivers, Direction Finders and COMINT systems • Various Airborne Systems including On-board Computers and Data Interface Units • Communication products including Radios • Radar and Radar Subsystems • Actuator Controllers and Power Supplies • Complete Glass Cockpit solutions.

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Main advantages

Mission and primary tasks The Ka-226T day/night light multipurpose helicopter is designed to conduct aerial reconnaissance and targeting, patrol, drop small reconnaissance and sabotage groups, transport cargo and passengers, and evacuate the wounded.

The baseline helicopter can accommodate a variety of modules with special equipment.

The helicopter can be converted into one of

the following versions: patrol; search & rescue; medical; transport/freight; passenger; corporate.

Airborne equipment The Ka-226T’s airborne equipment provides safe flight control both along air routes and in off-theairway regulated and unregulated airspace, day and night, and in adverse weather conditions.

Lighting equipment of the Ka-226T’s cockpit enables

 Operability in any geographical and climatic conditions, day and night, and in adverse weather conditions;  Versatility (module replacement takes two hours);  Compactness that enables landings on unprepared small-sized sites;  High hovering accuracy, including during rescue operations;  High hovering ceiling;  Excellent maneuverability and handling;  Easy operation and low maintenance;  Maximum safety and single-engine flight and landing capability.

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Rosoboronexport offers India unique projects that fully comply with the ’Make in India’ concept

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ALEXANDER MIKHEEV, Director General, Rosoboronexport

n behalf of Rosoboronexport, I welcome and congratulate you on the opening of the Aero India 2019 International Aerospace Exhibition.

Rosoboronexport traditionally participates in the air show and sees it as an essential part of its marketing activities. The first edition of Aero India was held in 1996 in Bengaluru and over the years it has become one of the largest international exhibitions of Air Force weapons and military equipment and civil aviation, rocket and space

industry, as well as air defense assets.

Aero India is being held by India, Russia's strategic partner, with which we have longstanding mutually beneficial relations. Big steps towards each other were taken last year. Rosoboronexport signed the biggest-ever contract in the history of military-technical cooperation between our countries. I am confident that the positive trend will continue in the future, and the exhibition in Bengaluru in 2019 will open

up new horizons of cooperation.

Air Force and Air Defense weapons and military equipment account for a significant percentage of Russian products of interest to India. We are well aware of how Indian partners see the development of their armed forces in these areas and we try to meet their needs and wishes in our proposals as much as possible.

Rosoboronexport offers India unique projects that fully comply with the Make in India concept.

We are helping our partners and

are ready to help further upgrade existing weapons and military equipment, supply the latest models from Russia, as well as develop and manufacture hightech products in India together.

With its size and popularity in the world, Aero India has provided us with a real window into the industrially developed Asia-Pacific region. On the margins of the exhibition, we have the opportunity to present the best Russian military products and I am sure that they will not be ignored.

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A GLOBAL CHAMPION IN AERO-ENGINE MANUFACTURING Among the Russian companies working in India, UEC is one of the most integrated into the 'Make in India' policy and is involved in the ongoing delivery of the AL-31FP engine kits for licensed production in India.

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ndia for decades remains one of the most important of UEC’s foreign partners and one of the major markets for its production. Today, the corporation with its skills of development and serial manufacturing of modern engines of different applications is eager to foster the present cooperation and to open new promising directions of engagement.

UEC strives not only to enhance the volume of engine deliveries to India, but also to raise the speed and the quality of the aftersales service, to build an integrated system of the support of the Indian customer (which among other futures enhances the service life of engines). Among the options offered by UEC today, is the use of performance-based logistics (PBL) contracts, which are becoming popular across the world and guarantee the high level of customer support.

UEC is also ready to participate in the realisation of the future projects of creating the future engines for the future Indian airframes. UEC can develop such engines jointly with the Indian partners.

The biggest project in the large-scale cooperation between UEC and India is the ongoing delivery of the AL-31FP engine (powers Su30MKI fighter) kits for its licensed production in India. The Russian and the Indian sides are also implementing projects of overhaul of aircraft and helicopter engines.

UEC works in India in line with ‘Make in India’ programme.

The close cooperation with a number of Indian state-run and private companies and organisations is set up. It would be no exaggeration to say, that for the moment among the Russian companies working in India UEC is one of the most integrated into the ‘Make in India’ policy.

UEC is building direct relationships with Indian customers, primarily with the

Ministry of Defence and HAL Corporation. For example, in 2015 UEC was registered as an authorised supplier of the Indian Air Force and Navy, as well as of HAL.

UEC at Aero India 2019 United Engine Corporation develops and produces gas turbine engines for civil and military aircraft (both jets and turboprop ones), helicopters,

of AL-31FP engines and its aggregates in India.

AL-31FP is a high temperature turbofan engine of modular design. A specific feature of AL-31FP is an axis-symmetric vectoring nozzle providing super maneuverability of the aircraft.

AL-31FP engines ensure stable operation in all available evolutions of the aircraft in super maneuverability modes.

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unmanned aerial vehicles, space carrier rockets etc. At the UEC’s stall at Aero India-2019 one will be able to get acquainted with the whole product line of the latest Russian engines and its technologies.

AL-31FP Programme India has completely mastered all phases of the AL-31FP’s licensed production (including phase V when the customer receives only raw materials and manufactures engines from them).

HAL has completely mastered the capital overhaul

The programme of the licensed production of the Russian AL-31FP turbofan engines powering Su-30MKI multirole fighters at the HAL division in Koraput (Odisha) is being successfully implemented in accordance with the contracts concluded earlier

by Rosoboronexport. It can be considered as a primary example of the successful ‘Make in India’ international project.

AL-31FP engines are being manufactured and assembled at HAL engine division in Koraput from the kits delivered by the Ufa-based UEC-UMPO

(developer and producer of AL31FP, part of UEC) production company.

The Indian side had conducted the lengthy tests of the engines, thereby confirming the readiness of its production facilities for a full cycle of producing and testing AL-3FP engines. Presently all phases of the AL-31FP’s licensed production are mastered by the Indian partners (including phase V, when the customer receives only raw materials and manufactures engines from them on its own).

UEC also continues to work on delivering the necessary spare parts for AL-31FP engines, as well as on assisting in repairing the IAF’s engines.

The exploitation is monitored be the special guarantee brigade.

HAL in the framework of Rosoboronexport’s contract with the comprehensive help of UEC has completely mastered the capital overhaul of AL-31FP engines and its aggregates in

India.

All the questions concerning the operation of AL-31FP engines are being regularly discussed in the framework of the trilateral conference (Russia, IAF, HAL). Also, it should be noted that the IndiaRussia Intergovernmental Commission on MilitaryTechnical Cooperation has an Aviation subgroup for which aero-engine experts from UEC and the OEMs actively participate.

In March 2017, UEC and HAL in the framework of Russia-India military

and industrial conference, concluded the agreement on the long-term cooperation. It specified the major areas of cooperation on the after-sales service support of AL-31FP, RD-33/RD-33MK and other products.

RD-33MK engines in India In 2016, UEC had completed the delivery of RD-33MK turbofan engines for the Indian Navy's career-based MiG-29K/ KUB fighters. UEC possesses all the necessary manufacturing capabilities to produce new batches of these engines if it receives a new order.

UEC provides India with the comprehensive aid in the exploitation of the RD33MK engines. With the aim of raising the levels of combat readiness and operability of these engines the joint working group was formed. It works with efficiency.

RD-33MK provides a higher thrust than the basic model (RD-33) while featuring all its advantages such as unrestricted flight control and high stability against ambient disturbances. The RD-33MK’s thrust is higher.

A jet fighter equipped with this engine can safely take off the aircraft carrier deck and efficiently perform combat tasks in a hot climate. The engine contains systems that reduce its infrared and optical visibility.

BARK-88 engine digital control system Aero India 2017 saw the international premiere of the BARK-88 engine digital control system (developed especially for enhancing the potential of the RD-33 family turbofan engines powering the MiG-29 fighter jets) by UEC. The developer of BARK-88 is UEC-Klimov (St. Petersburg).

BARK-88 enables the better regulation of the engine's work; ensures the longer exploitation reliability; and improves the engine's adaptation to the environmental conditions.

The UEC is ready to propose to India to modernise the RD33 engines of IAF's MiGs by installing the BARK-88 system.

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‘Kalyani Group has always been at the forefront of Make in India’ RAJINDER SINGH BHATIA, President and CEO (Defence & Aerospace), Bharat Forge Ltd, emphasises that the group has the capability for indigenisation of critical mechanical items particularly parts utilised in aero engines, gear box and landing gear. Further, it can also contribute in life extension and upgrades related to aero engines and transmission systems Does the Kalyani Group see a significant role for itself when it comes to manufacture of indigenous aircraft, helicopters and UAVs in India?

Yes, of course. Kalyani group has invested sizeable resources in developing capabilities for manufacturing of indigenous aircraft, helicopters and UAVs. We are adept at handling ‘Systems of Systems’ projects and ToT programmes. We have extensive experience in manufacturing and supplying critical components for the aerospace sector including Jet engine parts, Aircraft Structural components, Under Carriage and Transmission Systems.

Our customer base includes major OEMs like Safran, Rolls Royce, Boeing and Liebherr, UTAS and HAL. We have detailed process capabilities along with state of the art manufacturing facility and in-house testing facilities, including metallurgical, mechanical, NDT and metrology. One of the few companies to have NADCAP and AS9100 certifications, our quality processes are unmatched.

Not only these, we even have availability of hangar and land space exclusively for production, assembly and testing of Aircraft/ Helicopters. Overall, the Kalyani Group is very well poised and prepared to undertake indigenous manufacturing for aircraft, helicopters and UAVs. What has been the impact of the Make in India policy for Kalyani Group and is the pace of orders sufficient?

Kalyani Group was always at the forefront of ‘Make in India’ much before it became a buzzword. Our passion for indigenisation is deep rooted, and we have followed the same route for defence.

There is no doubt that the ‘Make in India’ policy is definitely a visionary policy, especially for private sector in the defence industry.

The government has taken many steps in easing out various roadblocks, including various policy and procedure related changes, which are beneficial for the industry. The government/ MoD has assured full support in not only promoting indigenisation but also in promoting exports of defence products from India.

These are steps in the right direction and we are hopeful of seeing this continue.

As for orders from MoD, they have a process, and correctly so. We not only

respect that process, but are happy to go through the process of testing, evaluation and certification.

Systems through our 100 per cent indigenously designed, developed and manufactured product profile which includes a series of 155/52/45/39 and 105/37 guns. 2019 will see most of our gun platforms completing their complete validation and becoming ready for sale, especially MArG (155/39 ULH).

We will also see KRAS expanding its product profile to include high tech systems like Long Range Guided Bomb (LRGB), MRSAM, LLQRM, QRSAM as well as the Naval Gun Programme and Drone Dome System.

Export of our defence products is also high on our priority list for 2019. Some other key technology areas we will be focusing on are precision ammunition, jet engines, seeker technology and small arms. The Group will expand its network of R&D and Innovation Centre to establish new centres for Microwave technology and Laser technology in 2019.

What are the current and future IAF requirements that Kalyani Group is confident of satisfying?

We are presently participating in the Closein Weapon System (CIWS) programme of IAF. It’s a huge programme and on offer is a comprehensive solution consisting of modern guns, radars and state-of-theart 3P ammunition.

We are very confident that our offered solution will satisfactorily qualify all the evaluation stages.

We have the capability for indigenisation of critical mechanical items particularly parts utilised in aero engines, gear box and landing gear. We can also contribute in life extension and upgrades related to aero engines and transmission systems. In fact, we are already supplying many of these critical components to HAL. What is the status of the Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) JV and what products are being offered from this JV? KRAS today is one of the fastest growing JVs. With a state of the art manufacturing facility at Hyderabad spread across an area of 24,000 sq. ft, it is one of the leading private sector entities to be certified by Indian MoD and Israel MoD for launch of ‘SECRET’ security classified programmes. While KRAS currently awaits the SPIKE ATGM order for which this facility was initially designed and established, it has successfully executed the production and integration of New Generation of Precision Weapon Systems (NGPGM) to be delivered to Indian Air force, thus achieving a turnover of `100 cr-plus in its very first year of operation. KRAS will soon be establishing the MRSAM mid-section electronics line for manufacturing and testing, with indigenous sourcing. In the pipeline are plans to offer product support solution to Indian Defence Services by establishing an MRO for missile systems supplied to Indian Air force and Indian Navy; potential cooperation with BDL for export market; leveraging its facility for manufacturing

and testing of IR seeker which can be also be utilised

by DRDO and DPSUs. Overall, the JV potential is unfolding well and is in tune with the vision of its stakeholders towards ‘Make in India’.

What has been the progress on the JV cooperation with BAE Systems to provide air defence systems for the IAF and which product is being offered here?

Our flagship company BFL is participating in the CloseIn Weapon System (CIWS) programme of Indian Air Force, with BAE as its

technology partner. We are working together to provide the IAF with the best CIWS solution. We are also looking to be part of the BAE supply chain with our high-tech offerings.

Please elaborate on some of the key areas that the Kalyani Group will focus on, in the defence arena in 2019?

The Kalyani Group aims at designing and developing state of the art, high quality military hardware using indigenous talent and innovation.

We have realised major breakthroughs in Artillery

ATAGS

How is ATGAS programme shaping up, in view of its approval by DAC? When is the order expected?

ATAGS is a programme of national importance. Here is a complete indigenous solution which can beat its competition both technically and commercially.

The performance of the systems in terms of range, accuracy and mobility is unmatched.

Also, the involvement of private industry by the DRDO at system level is a paradigm shift and has resulted in realising this state of the art weapon platform in the fastest timeframe. More such initiatives will help realise the vision of selfreliance, establish a vibrant defence industrial base in the country and will give Impetus to Make in India.

The DAC approved procurement will go through its procurement cycle and it is expected that the orders will be placed by end-2019.

The production schedule will be as per customer’s requirement.

From our side, we can produce 100 guns per year which can be further scaled up to 150 guns per year.

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“Nexter’s goal is to ensure self-sufficiency by incorporating local industry in its plans” MARC VERGUIN, Managing Director, Nexter Systems India points out that Field Evaluation Trials of the Trajan (TGS) are over and Nexter and Elbit are waiting for the Commercial Bid Opening. He also highlights the work being done by Nexter and its partner, L&T, for the TGS and MGS artillery programmes What is the current status of the Nexter offer of Caesar (mounted gun system) and Trajan (towed gun system) for the Indian Army?

Regarding the Caesar (MGS), no offer has been submitted, the RFP of the Mounted Gun Systems has not been issued. A new AON has to be approved by the Defense Acquisition Council.

As for the Trajan (TGS), Field Evaluation Trials are over and both companies (Nexter & Elbit) are waiting for the Commercial Bid Opening.

How is Nexter’s partnership with L&T progressing?

Nexter is partnering with L&T for both TGS and MGS artillery programmes.

The TGS programme is still ongoing, Nexter is acting as prime for this ‘Buy & Make’ programme, and is waiting for the next step.

Regarding MGS, the RFP has still not been issued, L&T will be Prime Contractor for this programme which should be categorised as ‘Buy & Make Indian’.

What are the latest types of artillery ammunition that Nexter is offering with the Caesar & Trajan?

The Caesar and Trajan have strictly the same ordnance (JBMOU standard) which is compatible with all NATO ammunition and therefore can fire all 155mm Nexter ammunition.

Of course, both the Caesar and Trajan can fire all NATO ammunition produced by other and utilized by armies worldwide. Both systems are also compatible with ERFB ammunition.

Furthermore, compatibility has also been demonstrated with the latest modern guided munitions and Course Correction Fuses.

Has there been any Indian interest in the Caesar 8X8 and 105mm light gun?

The Caesar 8x8, a new version of the Caesar, could be proposed for the MGS programme depending on the Indian Army requirements.

What are the major improvements regards the Caesar 8X8 compared to the 6X6 version?

The Caesar 8x8’s 155mm cannon is the same as the one of the Caesar 6x6 which is combat proven. The Caesar 8x8 has a larger payload which permits to carry more

ammunition onboard, a cabin with higher protection (mine & ballistic protection) and integration of additional equipment (smoke grenade launcher).

In addition, the Caesar 8x8 is equipped with a shell autoloader and a semi-automatic charge loading system.

Does Nexter see any Indian interest/requirement for Cased Telescoped Ammunition?

The Cased Telescope Ammunition has been included in the Indian possible requirement for the ICV programme. The ICV programme has not progressed so far, hence why it is not confirmed that India has a specific interest in this concept.

As and when the programme reaches completion and when it is finalised, based on product capability and availability, the same can be examined for projection to the Indian Armed Forces.

The 40CT-Cannon will equip both British Army’s Warrior and Ajax scout vehicles, and the EBRC-Jaguar vehicle of the French and Belgian armies. More than

Ka-52 Scout/Attack Helicopter Mission and primary tasks The Ka-52 scout/attack helicopter is designed to destroy enemy tanks, armored and unarmored combat materiel, manpower, lowspeed air targets in any weather, day or night, as well as provide reconnaissance and target designation for interacting helicopters and command centers of army units.

Airborne equipment and armament The helicopter is equipped with an integrated avionics suite providing round-the-clock employment of the helicopter and weapons.

Its armament mix includes up to twelve Ataka- or Vikhr1-type guided anti-tank missiles, up to four Igla-S airto-air guided missiles, up to eighty 80mm S-8 unguided rockets and a flexible mount with the 30mm 2A42-1 gun (with 460 rounds).

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavilyarmored cockpit, vital systems and components, and features enhanced survivability.

Main advantages  Operability

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geographical and climatic conditions, day and night, and in adverse weather conditions;  High maneuverability;  Operability in high-altitude, hot and humid conditions;  Capability of basing on ground airfields located at

seeker missiles;  Heavy armor protection;  High target approach accuracy through installation of an inertialsatellite navigation system;  High safety and singleengine flight and landing capability;

300 cannons have already been delivered.

Thanks to its precision, reliability and terminal effectiveness, the 40 CT turret directly participates in the reduction of mission costs and can engage a large spectrum of threats.

What are the reasons for Nexter’s success with regards to artillery guns in Asian and SE Asia?

For armies expecting high strategic, operational and tactic mobility mobile artillery, Nexter’s artillery systems offer best value for money with its artillery systems.

What is the status of the contract for supply of THL20 gun turrets for the Dhruv Mk IV and Light Combat Helicopter?

Nexter has already delivered 90 turrets to HAL for the Dhruv and HAL recently ordered 21 more turrets for ALH. Qualification of the THL20 is completed on LCH and HAL recently ordered 15 turrets for LCH. Nexter’s endeavour is to ensure that the equipment is kept in a high state of readiness and maintainability for the user. To this end

Nexter is working out optimal solution in order to guarantee user satisfaction.

Nexter’s goal is to ensure self-sufficiency by incorporating local industry in its plans.

Is Nexter looking to supply a gun pod for the HTT-40 trainer aircraft?

Nexter is currently waiting on more information regarding the needs of the Indian Armed Forces to study the feasibility of such a requirement.

Nexter is also a major provider of armoured vehicles. Have any been offered to India and is the company looking for an Indian partner?

Nexter has a vast range of medium and heavy armoured vehicles. Currently, the Indian Armed Forces have mainly progressed in the light vehicle segment. Nexter stands ready to participate in the Indian Armoured Vehicles Programme with its Aravis (4X4), Titus (6X6) and VBCI (8x8).

At last, Nexter is awaiting further details of the Indian Armoured Vehicles Programme (ICV/MBT) to examine whether or not it can provide a suitable solution.

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n display for GA Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) at Aero India 2019 are models and imagery featuring GAASI remotely piloted aircraft, including SeaGuardian, SkyGuardian and Avenger. GA Electromagnetic Systems, Inc. (GA-EMS) will feature the CVN 78 Aircraft, EMALS & AAG, and satellite systems.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)  Models and imagery featuring GA-ASI remotely piloted aircraft, including:  SeaGuardian  SkyGuardian  Avenger General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-AEM)  Models and imagery featuring:  CVN 78 Aircraft  EMALS & AAG  Satellite Systems

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VISIT AT C-3.4 altitudes of up to 4,000 m;  Precision engagement capability against small ground (surface) and lowspeed air targets;  R o u n d - t h e - c l o c k operational capability through the use of a day/ night sighting system and an on-board radar;  Protection against heat

 Capability to operate independently in isolation from the main base airfield;  Ejection capability in a wide range of speeds and altitudes, including zerozero ejection;  Automatic terrainfollowing capability when flying at extremely low altitudes.

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RAFAEL AT AERO INDIA 2019 Air Defence Capabilities SPYDER is a quick reaction, low level surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by aerial threats.

The system provides effective protection to valuable assets, as well as excellent defence for forces located in the combat area.

SPYDER incorporates Rafael's most advanced, proven performance airto-air missiles: the I-Derby active radar (RF) missile and Python-5, a dual waveband Imaging Infra Red (IIR) missile.

Air to Air Capabilities Over the decades, Rafael's Airto-Air missiles effectiveness and capabilities have been combat-proven by the Israeli Air Force. Rafael's Air-to-Air missiles offer superior war

guided missile system family.

The Spike Family has reached exports of well over 30,000 missiles, in use by 30 nations, more than 5000 fired in training and combat and more than 43 different platforms have been integrated including vehicles (offered to the BMP II & FICV Programs), helicopters (more than 10 different types) and marine boats.

The SPIKE Family includes the light shoulder launched fire & forget SPIKE SR (Short range) of 1.5 km , the SPIKE MR (Medium Range) Fire and forget of 2.5 km, the 5th generation variants SPIKE LR2 with fire and observe and update capabilities for 5.5 km and SPIKE ER2 with standoff ranges of 10 km (ground to ground) and standoff of up to 16 km in rotary launch and in addition the SPIKE NLOS a

Rafael's aerial munition systems

fighting capability to ensure air superiority for pilots in the 21st century.

The Python-5 is a fifthgeneration Air-to-Air missile that provides the pilot engaging an enemy aircraft with a full sphere launch capability. The missile can be launched from very short to beyond-visual ranges with greater kill probability, excellent resistance to countermeasures, irrespective of evasive target.

Derby Mk III is an active

precision guided missile with great standoff of up to 30 km.

The SPIKE missile is the only missile in the world with a multispectral seeker capability enabling not only redundancy and greater reliability, but also the flexibility of operating in varied terrain and in extreme weather conditions (both high and low temperatures).

SPICE Family of Precision StandOff Air to Surface Weapons SPICE 2000 NGPGM, SPICE 250 and SPICE 1000 LRGB

ARPIA IV SPIKE NLOS

radar Air-to-Air missile that provides fighter aircraft with outstanding and effective performance in both short ranges and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) intercepts. The missile enables operational flexibility and multi-shot capability. It can be launched at enemy aircraft day or night and in all-weather conditions. The Derby Mk III incorporates the innovative I-Derby RF seeker combined with a dramatic increase of kinematic performance.

Spike – A Family of Missiles The Spike family is an advanced electro-optical

provide the air force with autonomous strike capabilities in day, night and under GPS jammed arena.

Mission planning (in the air or on the ground) uses target data (target coordinates, impact angle and azimuth, imagery and topographical data) in order to create a mission for each target. The pilot allocates a mission to each weapon before release. SPICE programs will be implemented under the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Indian Govt.

by Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. (KRAS), which is a JV between Kalyani Group and Rafael.

EO Pods Rafael's reconnaissance, observation and targeting systems provide essential tools for the modern forces. Rafael's wide variety of sophisticated solutions serves to enhance the operational capabilities of aircraft and precision attack weapons. Litening is a combat-proven multispectral airborne targeting and navigation pod, fully operational day and night and in adverse weather conditions.

RecceLite is a real-time airborne reconnaissance system for low and medium altitudes. The system consists of an airborne pod, a wide band digital Data Link and a Ground Exploitation Station.

The pod is a self-contained, self-cooled multi-sensor modular system.

EW Suites Rafael offers a wide range of EW, ESM, SIGINT/DF and ECM systems for air, land and naval applications. Among the systems Rafael offers for airborne applications are the Aerostat borne ELINT systems, airborne support jamming systems and SIGINT/ DF payloads for UAVs.

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either automatic interference operation, as per pre-defined rules in the C4I engine, or manual operation by the operator. The system can disrupt UAVs by jamming global navigation satellite system (GNSS) and radio frequency (RF) signals.

When the threat reaches the neutralisation area, the hostile drone is neutralised by activation of directional GNSS and RF Inhibitor/Jammer system. The system can also integrate "Hard kill" means such as Laser gun and others.

Imilite Imilite is a multi-task, multisensor Intelligence system that brings together Rafael’s proven image processing technology, advanced GIS solutions, high-end interface and operational exploitation knowhow. The multi-sensor, multi-task system unites vast imagery data so decision makers have immediate access to an integrated picture of threats.

Imilite operates seamlessly with Rafael ISR sensors and can be easily integrated with costumers’ existing sensors.

Operators are easily trained to work with the intuitive, user friendly interface. Reports are generated and published in several formats, then disseminated to authorized users.

C-Dome: Naval Point Defence System Rafael offers a mature, operational anti-missile point defence naval surface-to-air missile system, designed to

Counter Hostile UAVs Drone Dome is an end-to-end system designed to provide effective airspace defence against hostile or stray drones (micro and mini UAVs). The system uses a combination of a RADA RPS-42 tactical airsurveillance radar and electrooptical sensors to detect UAVs through 360°. Once a target has been detected, it begins to track and classify it.

The data is combined and correlated and alerts the operator of the hostile UAV. The system initiates

protect combat vessels against sea skimming missiles and all other airborne threats.

The system is effective against highly manoeuvring, supersonic and low altitude threats (sea skimmers), as well as low radar cross section (RCS) targets. It is also effective against a full variety of free space threats.

The missile system is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously and is in operational service in the naval forces of several countries. The system provides

effective fire control. Its flexible resource management engine creates an optimized solution to all threats at any level of command (national, regional or tactical). The system is user-friendly and easily operated. It combines automated capabilities and advanced interactive displays.

Communication Technologies BNET is an advanced IP Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) Software Defined Radio (SDR) for tactical operations.

With unique high spectrum efficiency, as well as cognitive capabilities, the BNET offers exceptional connectivity, enhancing the exchange of information on the battlefield. Providing simultaneous voice, data and

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video communication, BNET is a major breakthrough in capacity, scalability, low latency and quality of service (QoS).

The Global Link Robust Data Link solution is based on over 15 years of deploying state-of-the-art Communication systems to major air forces. It supports simultaneous and robust data, voice & video Services with multiple auto relays.

The Global Link system supports ease of use with high automation based on advanced MANET Algorithms, reducing the workload of the fighters and avoiding the need for cumbersome and restrictive networks planning.

BSAT are specifically characterized, developed and tested to provide a Satcom response to the Operational Needs of tactical forces. BSAT are based on breakthrough panel antenna technology and state-of-the- art control and tracking mechanism, enabling the highest performance efficiency in the smallest and lightest package.

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SAAB: Reshaping India’s warfighting capabilities

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or decades, Saab has been an active partner with Indian businesses and is committed to the ‘Make in India programme’.

Saab will showcase its world-leading capabilities in air-power, aircraft and surveillance systems, as well as digital air traffic management solutions.

Gripen-E and weapon systems: Gripen combines exceptional operational performance, highly advanced network-centric warfare capability, sensor fusion, unique BVR capability, cost efficiency, with true transfer of technology and comprehensive industrial partnership. Weapon Systems on display include the MBDA Meteor, the RBS-15 long range ASM and Taurus, the long-range air-to-surface precision cruise missile along with other weapons and sensors. Also, on display is a full-scale replica model of Gripen E, apart from the Gripen E Mission simulator.

Gripen Maritime: Saab will showcase its Gripen Maritime version to share its capabilities and performance.

Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS): IDAS is a fully integrated warning system and includes radar warning (RWC), missile approach warning (MAWS) and laser warning sensors (LWS). In India, IDAS is integrated on the ALH Dhruv and

ready for integration with LCH. Digital Tower Management Solutions: Remote Tower solutions provide a smarter approach to air traffic control by digitizing and integrating airport functions.

Whether that airport is an international hub, a small regional airport or a new airport, we offer effective solutions that improve safety and operational efficiency.

Ground Combat Systems include the Carl Gustaf M4, a man-portable multi-role weapon system that provides high tactical flexibility through its wide range of ammunition types. It is extremely light (less than 7 KGs), and has an intelligent sight, improved ergonomics and reduced action time. The Carl Gustaf AT4, enhanced to deliver extended range (ER) performance and improved high explosive (HE) effects, will also be present.

Land Electronic Defence System (LEDS) 50 Mk2 a cost effective, integrated, modular active protection system consisting of laser warning sensors, an active defence controller, Human-machine interface and an effector control segment, providing combat personnel with vital situational awareness on laser threats and manual or fully automatic responses against threats.

Next-generation radar systems, include the GaN based (Gallium

anti-submarine and air warfare, mine warfare and maritime surveillance and coastal and harbor security.

OLA RIGNELL Chairman and Managing Director, Saab India

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aab has a robust portfolio on offer and it perpetually strives to build upon its existing technology. Some of its key products that are also on offer in India are Gripen-E and weapons system, the Integrated Defense Aid Suite (IDAS), the digital tower management solutions, the naval portfolio for the Indian Navy, among others.

Gripen combines exceptional operational performance, highly advanced networkcentric warfare capability, sensor fusion, unique BVR capability, cost efficiency, with true transfer of technology and comprehensive industrial partnership. IDAS is a fully integrated warning system and includes radar warning (RWC), missile approach warning (MAWS) and laser warning sensors (LWS). In India, IDAS is integrated on the ALH Dhruv and ready for LCH. Remote tower solutions provide a smarter approach to air traffic control by digitizing and integrating airport functions. Whether that airport is an international hub, a small regional airport or a new airport, we offer effective solutions that improve safety and operational efficiency. For the Indian Navy, we have a whole range catering to surface,

‘Make in India’ initiative The government’s vision for defence and aerospace is clear: ‘Make in India’ is going to be the foundation of defence capability building in India. We can foresee that most major programmes and acquisitions going ahead are going to involve a large component of in-country development/manufacturing which will help India become a defence technology hub for the next generation of systems.

We could see ‘Make in India’ as being about transferring old assembly lines from another country to India or we could choose to expand the debate, and look at what it will take for India’s defence industry to truly become the centre of the next technology revolution in defence. This would mean looking at not just assembly, but at capability development for system and sub-system design; development; component and system manufacturing; quality and processes; integration; and finally support and MRO. Such capability development will ensure that in the coming decades, India will not produce foreign fighters and missile systems; rather, it will design and develop its own platforms that compete with the best in the world. Such development will make India the exporter of world-leading combat aircraft that are designed, developed and produced in India.

Sweden, and Saab, have a proven track record of being open to sharing critical technology and working closely with partner countries to build such capability. We call it true transfer of technology. This includes training, transfer

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Nitride), Saab AESA fighter radar, and the truly multi-role Globaleye AEW&C aircraft with ERIEYE-ER radar. It automatically detects and tracks air and surface targets over a huge area, and can track very low-observable air and sea targets, including ‘stealthy’ aircraft, cruise missiles or submarine periscopes even in heavy clutter and jamming environments.

Saab’s GIRAFFE-1X is based on over 50 years of radar development.

The GIRAFFE 1X is a multipurpose, light weight AESA 3D radar system solution in the X-band with outstanding performance in its class of radars. GIRAFFE-1X is characterized by its low weight and small physical footprint that allows for integration in vehicles without affecting mobility and agility.

Saab’s portfolio of Signature Management Systems includes the Mobile Camouflage System, a tailormade, multispectral (Visual, Near IR, Short Wave IR, Thermal IR and Radar from 1 GHz to 100 GHz), multipurpose system for mobile fighting platforms that enhances survivability and sustainability in the battlefield.

It also has various Multi-Spectral Camouflage Nets (MSCN) including the ARCAS (Advanced Reversible Camouflage Screen) and C-90 Net, designed to protect all kinds of vehicles and other static military equipment.

of know-how, capability development, and development of a strong supply chain for cutting-edge technology systems. A close partnership between Sweden and India will lead to the creation of a large number of high-tech jobs in manufacturing, and increase avenues for education in defence engineering through collaboration between Indian and Swedish universities, including exposure to the Saab production concept and way of

and defence ecosystem in India for over a decade now. Our development center with Tech Mahindra in Hyderabad has completed 7 years in 2019. It has reached a stage where it can take on complex assignments with a better responsibility for the projects. Along with capability building we have a dynamic portfolio on offer for India.

For example, until recently, we had been a contender in a decade long procurement

working. This will benefit not just India alone, but also Saab and Sweden. Real progress is where all partners can say that they have gained from the partnership.

To sum it up, ‘Make in India’ does not focus on manufacturing alone.

It looks at design, development, manufacturing and support. It looks at capability development.

It looks at ‘Make in India’ as the path to making Indian engineers the creators of worldclass defence and aerospace systems.

process held by the MoD and the Indian Army in the air-defence domain. The reliable and flexible RBS 70 NG VSHORAD system with 24/7 all-target capability was on offer that has been developed for the most challenging combat situations.

Saab has also responded to the Indian Air Force’s Request for Information with Gripen-E which is the latest and most advanced multi-role fighter aircraft, designed to maximise operational effect in future battlespaces. It is a true multirole fighter, equipped with the latest weapons, highly fused sensor suite, and designed for continuous upgrades.

Saab has also provided a comprehensive ‘Make in India’

Supporting India’s aerospace & defence sector Saab has been working towards building a versatile aerospace

offer for long term job creation with substantial production, maintenance and development capability. We have provided a comprehensive capability transfer concept that goes well beyond just a technology transfer programme and includes supporting current and future indigenous fighter programmes, including the AMCA. We are offering the Indian Navy a slew of solutions for surface, anti-submarine and air warfare, mine warfare and maritime surveillance and coastal and harbor security.

Saab Kockums adds to our portfolio leading-edge naval platform technology. Kockums designs, builds and maintains naval submarines, surface vessels and unmanned surface vessels for minesweeping. This is an important addition to our portfolio of naval offerings, particularly the stealth capabilities of the Gotland class submarines and Visby class corvettes. We have responded to the RFI for submarines and offered the A26 submarine to the Indian Navy for the P-75I programme.

The remote tower solutions offered by Saab provide a smarter approach to air traffic control by digitising and integrating airport functions.

Whether that airport is an international hub, a small regional airport or a new airport, Saab offers effective solutions that improve safety and operational efficiency.

All the airports that use the remote tower solutions have Saab’s A-SMGCS (AdvancedSurface Movement Guidance and Control System) software and a combination of other products such as SR3 (Surface Movement Radar) and our MLATS (Multilateration) solutions.

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“MBDA is currently targeting new procurement programmes for Indian Armed Forces” MBDA is focusing on the ATGM5, the world’s only true fifth Generation Anti-Tank Missile, as an Indian Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) product under the Make in India programme, says LOÏC PIEDEVACHE, Country Head-India, MBDA Please mention the Indian military programmes that MBDA is currently servicing?

MBDA has a long-standing track record of delivering battlewinning capabilities to the Indian Armed Forces including the MILAN-2T anti-tank guided missile, made under license in India for many years; the SM39 Exocet that provides the Indian Navy with a high-performance submarine launched antiship missile capability; MICA, which is already in service on the IAF’s Mirage 2000 aircraft, that offers unique air-to-air capabilities and the ability to defeat countermeasures by having both modern infrared and radar-guided seeker options; the Mistral missile that has been chosen for India’s ALH programme and later also for the LCH, and which also offers highest-performance in the VSHORAD role for the Indian Army; Jaguar which is receiving our ASRAAM missile- the fastest dogfighting missile in the world; and India has also purchased Meteor, the world’s most lethal beyondvisual range air-to-air missile that outperforms all current BVRAAMs by several times.

What are the ongoing procurement programmes that MBDA is targeting?

We are currently targeting several new procurement programmes for the Indian Armed Forces, and aim to do so through L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd, our joint venture with Larsen & Toubro for the delivery of Make in India projects. There are currently three main projects we are pursuing through the JV. These

are our offer of ATGM5, the world’s only true 5th Generation Anti-Tank Missile, as an Indian Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) product under the Make in India programme. ATGM5 offers many unique capabilities, including being truly network enabled, a multipurpose warhead with selectable effects, and high-performance seeker technologies. The JV is also offering Exocet MM40 Block 3 for the Indian Navy’s Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (MRAShM) requirement, the latest version of the venerable Exocet missile already in service with the Indian Armed Forces, which has improved electronics and an extended range. In addition, the JV’s is competing for the Indian Navy’s ShortRange Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) requirement where it is offering Sea Ceptor, a high-performance and modern air defence system that offers excellent protection against all air threats and provides easy platform integration and many space, weight and safety benefits compared with older systems. In addition, where we already have one system in service on one Indian platform, we look to expand our presence onto multiple Indian platforms so that the Indian Armed Forces can take advantage of the operational, support and training benefits of utilising common weapon stockpiles across multiple platforms.

Has the 5th generation MMP ATGM been offered to India?

Yes, we have offered the technologies of MMP as the basis for the Indian Designed

Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) ATGM5 missile that is being offered by L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd under the Make in India programme.

ATGM5 is the latest generation of anti-tank missiles and is the best in its class.

What has been the progress of the L&T MBDA JV and what products will be manufactured here for the Indian market and export?

L&T MBDA Missile Systems Ltd, our joint venture with Larsen and Toubro, which we formed in 2017, had a busy year in 2018 exhibiting at its first two defence exhibitions with Defexpo in Chennai in April and MAST in New Delhi in November. The JV is bidding on three main programmes currently for the Indian Armed Forces, namely: our offer of ATGM5, the world’s only true 5th Generation Anti-Tank Missile as an Indian Designed Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) product under the Make in India programme; offering Exocet MM40. Block 3 for the Indian Navy’s Medium Range Anti-Ship Missile (MRAShM) requirement; and the JV’s offer of Sea Ceptor for the Indian Navy’s Short-Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) requirement. We look forward to further positive developments on these and other programmes in the future.

Is MBDA seeking to contest the Indian VSHORAD award to Russia?

We are confident that Mistral offers the best operational performance and is the only VSHORAD solution that meets absolutely all of the Indian Army’s requirements – as

proven by Indian trials – while also delivering key logistics and training advantages thanks to Mistral already selected for the air-to-air missions of the ALH and LCH. Please update on the assistance provided by MBDA for integration of its missiles on rotorcraft produced

by Hindustan Aeronautics?

As mentioned above, Mistral has been selected and integrated into the ATAM helicopter launch system for India’s ALH and LCH helicopters. The Mistral ATAM system offers a high level of performance with unrivalled kill probability, and with its fire-andforget functionality it has a high ease of operation for very low crew workload. The programme for this is continuing on track and we look forward to some important milestones in the near future.

What are the next generation weapon systems that MBDA has been cleared to offer to India?

Besides the wide portfolio of MBDA’s battle-winning weapon systems already selected by India, the systems we are offering for the ATGM5, MRAShM and SRSAM projects have been approved for use by India.

Please elaborate on the current status of the Meteor programme and the unique capabilities offered by this missile?

The Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile is widely recognised as a game changer for air combat. Meteor is powered by a throttleable ramjet engine that offers over three times the range of the rocket motors used by previous generations of BVRs. Together the missile’s

ramjet, active radar seeker and datalink combine to provide unmatched end-game speed and manoeuvrability at greatly extended ranges, resulting in its all-important ‘No-Escape Zone’ being several times greater than any other existing or planned BVR weapons. The Indian Air Force will soon benefit from this game changing capability.

Has MBDA offered any of its missile armament for the Tejas fighter?

Yes, we have offered ASRAAM as an armament for the Tejas fighter aircraft. ASRAAM is already in the Indian Air Force’s portfolio, after it was chosen after competitive evaluation for the New Generation Close Combat Missile programme for the upgraded Jaguar. With its large rocket motor, and clean aerodynamic design, ASRAAM has unrivalled speed and resultant aerodynamic manoeuvrability and range.

Accordingly, ASRAAM delivers superior within visual range combat performance and therefore could be integrated onto other IAF platforms to enhance their air-to-air combat capabilities.

MBDA would also like to offer Meteor for the Tejas platform, which would require the missile and aircraft radar to be closely integrated. The six Meteor partner nations have strongly advised that they will only approve the integration of Meteor with certain radars. One option could be integration with an Indian radar, and this is something that may be studied.

MiG-29K naval multi-role fighter

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he changing global dynamics since the advent of the new millennium has led to the emergence of newer challenges. The changed global geopolitical equations which are leading to more numbers of long-range maritime strike missions inside enemy territory have led to greater demand of a robust aircraft-carrier ship based naval fighter jet. The single-seater MiG-29K and twoseater MiG-29KUB are ‘4++’ generation multi-role fighters intended for naval air defence missions, air superiority, and the destruction of sea-surface and ground targets with guided and precision weapons functional in daylight and at night, in any weather. The MiG29K/KUB shipborne fighters are baseline airplanes of a new, unified family that also includes MiG-29M/M2 and MiG-35/ MiG-35D fighters. MiG-29K/ KUB airplanes are deployed on aircraft-carrier ships with a minimum displacement of

28,000 tons (equipped with take-off ramps and landing arresting gear) as well as on land-based airfields. MiG-29K/ KUBs are produced for the Indian Navy.

• The key engineering and manufacturing innovations implemented in MiG-29K/ KUB fighters include: • Advanced airframes with composite-material content of approx. 15 per cent.

• Flexible wings with advanced high-lift devices providing improved take-off and landing performance.

• Digital integrated fly-bywire control systems with quadruple redundancy.

• Considerably-reduced radar signatures.

• Increased payloads arranged on eight external hardpoints.

• Increased fuel-system capacities and in-flight refuelling systems.

• The ability to refuel other airplanes when equipped with PAZ-1MK refuelling

systems.

The plane’s propulsion system is comprised of two RD33MK afterburning turbofan engines with increased thrust, equipped with smokeless combustion chambers and a new full-authority electroniccontrol system (FADEC type).

The engines are of modular design and offer increased reliability and service life. The avionics equipment on MiG29K/KUBs is built on the principle of open architecture based on the MIL-STD1553B standard. The fighter is equipped with Zhuk-ME multi-functional multi-modal pulsed Doppler side-scanning airborne radars produced by the Fazotron-NIIR Corporation.

The radar is fitted with a slot array antenna. Compared to its older generations, the ZhukME radar has a greater range of azimuth coverage angles, doubled location range, lower weight, and higher reliability.

The Zhuk-ME radar provides

for the tracking of up to 10 aerial targets and the simultaneous firing of missiles at four of these targets. The MiG29K/KUB is equipped with an up-to-date multichannel infrared search-and-track station and target designator system for passive seekers of anti-radar missiles. The airplane allows for the installation of containers with infrared and laser-aiming equipment used for the highlighting of ground targets. The open architecture of the avionics system allows for the on-board installation of new equipment and weapons from Russian and foreign manufacturers at the customer’s request. MiG-29K/ KUB airplanes are equipped with a Karat built-in integrated automatic monitoring-andrecording system, an airborne video-recording system, a computerized system for uploading flight missions to the

avionic system, as well as an independent power-generating system for ground operations without the need to start main engines. The weapon system includes air-to-air and air-tosurface guided missiles, glide bombs, rockets, aerial bombs, and an integral 30-mm gun.

New weapons may be included in the weapon system at the customer’s request. The singleseat and two-seat versions have an identical set of equipment and weapons, and feature a high degree of design unification.

A functionally-complete set of training equipment has been developed for the MiG-29K/ KUB, which includes a full flight simulator with motion system.

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‘Make in India’ is at the core of Airbus’ business strategy Recognised for the excellence of its products, Airbus has shown it is a leader in Transfer of Technology (ToT) having successfully pioneered industrial development in various countries such as Brazil, Australia, Mexico and Indonesia. ANAND E STANLEY, President & Managing Director of Airbus India & South Asia, points out that Airbus is ready to provide similar level of support to the Indian government’s efforts to develop and strengthen the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities.

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irbus has had a special relationship of symbiotic growth with India for more than five decades. During this period, we have been a partner in the growth of India’s civil aviation sector and have also supported the modernisation of its armed forces. We have set-up design, engineering and research facilities in India to leverage the gifted engineering talent pool in the country, which accounts for 80 per cent of our workforce. In 2018, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Airbus India Engineering Centre.

Airbus has been buying in India through its suppliers.

Our annual procurement from the country exceeds US $550 million from more than 45 suppliers. Today, we support more than 6,500 jobs in the country, including 1,500 engineers. We have more than 300 Airbus aircraft flying in the Indian skies and

more than 530 are on order.

Over the next 10 years, on an average, we will deliver one aircraft to India every week.

Recently, Airbus inaugurated its first fully-owned pilot and maintenance engineer training centre for commercial aircraft in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. It will support the country’s need for new pilots to operate existing and next generation Airbus aircraft.

The centre will accelerate the pace of training to help match the A320neo deliveries to India. The centre will have the capacity to train over 8,000 pilots and 2,000 maintenance engineers over the next ten years.

In defence, our proposition is to develop a focused industrial ecosystem in the country with our partners at the heart of it.

We are participating in several key campaigns including the Avro replacement programme with our C295W military transport aircraft, which we have offered to assemble in partnership with Tata. We have also partnered with Mahindra Defence to manufacture military helicopters locally should we get an opportunity to support the military’s requirement of Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH), Naval Multi-Role Helicopters (NMRH) and Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter (RSH).

We believe that ‘Make in India’ is a great opportunity for us to bring to India our expertise

of industrial collaborations worldwide and help develop a robust industry.

The selection of the C295 by the armed forces of 27 countries demonstrates both the quality and performance of the airframe and its systems and sensors, and the high level of customer support provided

by Airbus Defence and Space.

Its proven high reliability and versatility, together with low operating cost, are the key reasons why several operators have placed repeat orders.

In helicopters, the AS565MBe Panther is a twin-engine rotorcraft that combines state-of-the-art 4-axis autopilot, true and renowned multipurpose capability and low operating cost. It is a true Naval Utility Helicopter capable of performing all the missions required by the Indian Navy in a superior manner. Countries such as the United States of America, France, Spain, China, Saudi Arabia and Korea fly it.

Recently, it has been selected

by Indonesia and Mexico for naval operations.

The Panther is the military version of the well-known Dauphin family – which has logged unparalleled operational experience in India, with more than 500,000 hours in the past decades. If awarded the contract, Airbus will set-up a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Panther in India. This FAL will not only serve the needs of the Indian Navy but will also

cater to global export markets.

In fact, we are keen to make India a global single source for Panther helicopter production.

The H225M also serves a number of navies, including some customers near India.

Airbus has always been recognised for the excellence of its products and we have already demonstrated a global track record of working in collaborative business models.

Worldwide, we are a leader in Transfer of Technology (ToT) and have successfully pioneered industrial development in various countries such as Brazil, Australia, Mexico and Indonesia, to name a few.

We stand ready to provide similar level of support to the Indian government’s efforts to develop and strengthen the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities.

Su-35 MULTIROLE SUPER-MANEUVERABLE FIGHTER

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he production of the Su35 (Russian designation Su-35S) 4++ generation multi-role super-maneuverable fighter is one of the top priority programs of the Sukhoi Company, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).

The Su-35 fighter’s prime task is to gain air superiority and to destroy surface/ground targets at day and night in all weather conditions at long distances from its base.

It is a transition version of aircraft between 4th and 5th generation fighters.

The Su-35 has been incorporated with many of the advanced technologies being employed by 5th Generation Fighter Su-57.

Distinctive features of the aircraft are high flight envelope, high-altitude and better maneuverability characteristics, long range information and targeting systems, a modern communication system for exchange of high-speed information both between

aircraft and ground control points. Apart from these features, Su-35 is fitted with highly effective air-to-air and air-to-surface long range guided weapons, advanced

Maximum speed at low level is 1,400 km/h, and is 2,400 km/h at high altitudes.

The service ceiling is 18,000 m. The maximum combat load is 8,000 kg.

The implementation of design advancements aimed at improving the operational and technical aircraft characteristics of aircraft has increased the technical life of

such as Rafale, Eurofighter EF2000, Typhoon and upgraded versions of F-15, F-16 and F/A-18, as well as the F-35 and F-22A. The series production of

electronic countermeasures and defense systems, with reduced radar visibility. The power plant based on new engines with a digital control system and thrust vectoring features significantly improves aircraft performance and maneuverability.

The phased array radar can detect aerial targets at a range of up to 400 km. It can track up to 30 targets and engage up to 8 of them at long range aerial distance. The on-board optical sensor suite units detect and track several aerial targets at a range of up to 80 km.

the aircraft and has reduced maintenance time with the wide spectrum introduction of automated troubleshooting.

The Su-35 technical characteristics allow it to successfully compete with foreign analogue counterparts: 4 and 4+ generation fighters

the Su-35/Su-35S takes place at the Sukhoi Company’s Y.A.Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur (KnAAZ). The aircraft have been delivered for the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation as well as for foreign customers.

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AIRBUS SHOWCASES ITS BEST-IN-CLASS PRODUCTS AT AERO INDIA F

rom flying and static displays of its best-inclass products to showcasing its cutting-edge aerospace services, Airbus has planned one of its biggest-ever participation at Aero India 2019.

The centrepiece of the flying displays will be the A330neo – the latest addition to the leading Airbus widebody family featuring advanced materials, new optimized wings, composite sharklets and highly efficient engines that together deliver 25 per cent reduced fuel burn and CO2 emissions. demonstration flights will be performed by the new generation tactical airlifter C295 which can perform multi-role operations under all weather conditions.

On static display will be Airbus’ most versatile twin-engine rotorcraft – the H135 and H145. The H135 is known for its endurance, compact build, low sound levels, reliability, versatility and cost-competitiveness.

The H145 is a member of Airbus’ 4-tonne-class twinengine rotorcraft product range – with designedin mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions.

“Aero India is the jewel in the crown of the world’s largest defence and thirdlargest commercial aviation market,” said Anand E Stanley, President and Managing Director of Airbus India & South Asia. “Airbus’ large-scale commitment to the show demonstrates that India is more than a market, it’s a core base for us.”

On display will be scale

models of the C295 – medium transport aircraft; the A330 MRTT – Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft; the A400M – the most versatile airlifter currently available; the SES-12 – a geostationary communications satellite

H135 and H145 will be on display. Commercial aircraft scale models will include A330-900, the member of Airbus’ A330neo new generation widebody, the A321neo and ATR 72-600.

Airbus will also

Inspection Drone which accelerates and facilitates visual checks, considerably reducing aircraft downtime and increasing the quality of inspection reports.

It is Airbus’ firm belief that technology and talent

has created in the Indian innovation ecosystem.

Airbus Bizlab will also partner with Invest India to organise the ‘Startup Day’ at Aero India.

Airbus will also leverage the event to acquire talent.

and a holographic display of the Hybrid SAR Earth observation radar satellite.

In helicopters, scale models of the H225M– the military version of Airbus’ H225 Super helicopter; the AS565 MBe – the allweather, multi-role force multiplier; along with the

demonstrate a wide range of service offerings, including through its fully owned subsidiaries Satair and Navblue, with particular focus and demonstrations of Skywisebased digital services.

Also, on display will be Airbus’ Advanced

are the key to unlocking the enormous potential of the region. In India, it has sought to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit through Airbus BizLab, which will be present at Hall E 2.9. Visitors will get a first glance of the opportunities that the startup accelerator

On February 23 and 24, it will offer members of the public the opportunity to explore career prospects with Airbus India in Avionics Software, Aircraft System Simulation and Airframe Structures as well as in API Development, Full Stack Development, Big Data, Cloud and DevOps.

Rolls-Royce to showcase technology prowess and India partnership R

olls-Royce will be showcasing its powerful India partnership and technological prowess at Aero India 2019. Located at the UK Pavilion, in Hall A, Rolls-Royce will demonstrate its support of current programmes and future opportunities in India.

Rolls-Royce has been steadily building its capabilities in India, across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, digital and customer support to support local growth. The Aerospace Engineering Centre in Bengaluru has more than 600 engineers contributing to global aerospace engine programmes.

Rolls-Royce’s R2 Data Labs, an acceleration hub for data innovation with a facility in Bangalore, develops data applications that unlock design, manufacturing and opera-

VISIT AT A-3.1 tional efficiencies and creates new service propositions for customers.

Rolls-Royce is proud of its 80-year relationship with the Indian Armed Forces.

With India’s focus on modernisation and indigenisation of its Armed Forces, Rolls-Royce is committed to sharing innovation, capability and knowledge through its enduring and cooperative partnerships.

Pankaj Kaushik, Vice President India (Armed Forces & Govt.), Rolls-Royce – India & South Asia, said: “As India continues to develop its capabilities in aviation industry, Rolls-Royce believes that this is the right time to step up discussions on

its products & technology and fully participate in the evolving sector in the country.

Aero India 2019 offers a platform to present our full range of power and solutions for aviation to support the growth needs of the industry.

As a leading industrial technology company, we continue to expand our presence strategically, through collaborations with companies like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), TCS, and QuEST. We are committed to further strengthening our partnerships, to enable India to benefit from our innovative products, solutions and technologies. In line with our vision to pioneer the power that matters to our customers, we are wellpositioned to offer our strong portfolio of more efficient

and cleaner products and solutions and play a key role in India’s growing aviation sector.”

Louise Donaghey, SVP India and South Asia, Rolls-Royce, said, “Rolls-Royce has had a long and distinguished history in India since 1932. With India’s focus on strong economic and infrastructure growth, Rolls-Royce is well positioned with its broad range of products and services to meet the needs of our customers and help India achieve its long-term growth vision.

We are part of India’s future as a centre for innovation and manufacturing. We are proud to be a leading provider of power to the Indian Armed Forces, and our commitment to support India to achieve

its goals of indigenisation and self-reliance remains as strong as ever.”

Rolls-Royce has been

working closely to ensure that India is uniquely placed to support both its future requirements and the development of advanced technological solutions across global markets.

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‘ADTL is keen to reach higher levels of professional competence’ COL H S SHANKAR (RETD), CMD, Alpha Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd points out that the investment by the Adani Group will help to indigenously develop defence and aerospace projects and products for Defence Forces and ISRO. What is the most recent development related to the defence arena at ADTL? ADTL is working on few important projects in defence, such as Tactical Switch (ULSB Mk III), upgradation of Critical Radar Systems, Upgradations of Thermal Imager based Fire Control Systems for T-72 tanks and BMP-2, Upgradation of Mi-17 Helicopters, Software Defined Radios, High Capacity Radio Relay, etc.

What was the reason for sale of ADTL to Adani Group?

Adani Group has chosen to invest in ADTL which will further spur both ADTL and ADISTL to reach higher levels of professional competence and successes in indigenously developing defence and aerospace projects and products for Defence Forces and ISRO.

What are the important defence projects that Adani Group will have access to as part of the deal?

The major thrust will be for the Adani Group to be the Main Contractor for bigger system-oriented projects such as MALE UAVs, Helicopters, Fighter aircrafts, tanks, ICVs, etc., with ADTL providing specialized support in Thermal Imager based Fire Control Systems, SDR, EW, MW and Simulation systems.

It is a plus-plus relationship for both companies.

What will be the status of AlphaELSEC JV after this sale?

There is no change in the status of Alpha-ELSEC JV, with ADTL having 51 per cent equity and ELSEC having 49 per cent Equity.

What are the key skills and technologies that have been built at ADTL over the last decade-anda-half?

The main technologies built up are related to TI based system development, manufacture, integration on tanks/BMPs, EW System, IFF, IR Seeker, SDR, Simulators, etc. In addition, Alpha is one of the fastest growing development and manufacturing organisations in the country today in the space arena – both in outer space and on ground Satcom Receiving Stations.

Please elaborate on the partnership with DRDO and DPSUs shared by ADTL? ADTL has a strong professional and mutually beneficial relationship with DRDO on EW projects, IR Seeker, Communication equipment,

IFF, etc. With BEL, Alpha has a successful PPP Model for providing EW suite for helicopters – by Alpha manufacturing the critical sensor, viz., Missile Launch Detection System (MILDS) for BEL’s Missile Approach Warning System, etc.

Please elaborate on ADTL’s role in aircraft programmes like Su-30 MKI and Tejas?

Alpha’s subsidiary company Alpha-Tocol has manufactured and supplied critical ailerons, flaperons, engine mounts for Su-30 Mk-IA fighter aircraft, rear fuselage for LCA, etc.

Please detail ADTL’s space expertise and its role in India in setting up five large ground stations, more than five ground stations and more than 500 ground terminals in Bhutan,

Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives?

ADTL has assembled, integrated and tested (AIT) IRNSS 1 (i) Satellite under the able guidance of ISRO, which was launched from Sriharikota successfully on April 12, 2018 and it joined the constellation of 7 Satellites to provide India GPS data, for Navigation purpose. ADTL has established more than 700+ Satellite Receiving Stations at 9 NE states, in SAARC Countries, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, etc.

Will ADTL retain its space business as a separate entity or has this also been acquired by Adani group?

No. Space business is a separate vertical and will remain an integral part of ADTL, as it is at present.

“Cobham supports government’s initiative of building aerospace and defence industry” Cobham has close working relationships with HAL, BEL and the armed forces and it is in turn working with Indian private sector OEMs, says GREG BAGWELL, Cobham’s Executive Vice President (Business Development) and H SHANKAR, Managing Director, Cobham India Private Limited, points out that India is now a part of Cobham’s global sourcing strategy.

Please provide a background on Cobham’s presence in India?

Greg Bagwell: We have a reasonably-sized team based out of Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad. In addition to marketing Cobham’s products and services in India, we also support Cobham’s manufacturing initiatives in India and are the point of contact for Cobham in India. We have close working relationships with HAL, BEL and the Indian armed forces.

Our products and technologies form part of almost every aircraft in the Indian Air Force’s inventory – both indigenous and imported. We are also closely working with the Indian private sector OEMs by seeding our technologies in some of their systems.

How has the TATA-COBHAM collaboration for Air-to-Air refuelling pod assembly progressed over the past few years?

Greg Bagwell: The supply chain collaboration with TASL has been an evolving partnership that last year saw a significant

ramp in the quantity of units being manufactured and a corresponding step change in the quality of the units being delivered. At the end of the year the total number of refuelling pods from the partnership had exceeded 60 over the last four years with 36 of these being delivered in 2018. A further 32 are programmed for delivery in 2019. Cobham Mission Systems are now looking at opportunities to increase the content manufactured in the TASL facility building on the positive relationship that has been developed. A big push in 2019 will be to extend the cost savings programme that was initiated in 2018. It must also be appreciated that our collaboration with TASL is not an offset driven engagement, but a ‘Make in India’ initiative ahead of its time. I’m also happy to report that TASL is the sole global source for the welded Air-to-Air Refuelling structures for Cobham.

How does COBHAM intend to take advantage of the ‘Make in

India’ initiative to grow manufacturing capability in India?

Greg Bagwell: Cobham fully supports the Indian Government’s initiative of building aerospace and defence industry. In addition to the TASL collaboration, we are also manufacturing PCBs for our avionics systems in India. We are convinced about Indian aerospace companies’ capabilities in manufacturing and in providing engineering services; India is now a part of our global sourcing strategy.

Please detail COBHAM’s role in the development of the In-Flight Refuelling Probe for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)?

H Shankar: Cobham designed, developed and qualified: that is the bespoke Inflight Refuelling Probe for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). This probe meets the STANAG 3447 for compatibility with all NATO hose and drogue tankers. The design includes a MIL-N-25161C MA-2 nozzle and the unique Cobham developed weak link to ensure

excess probe loads and not transferred into the airframe.

What were the challenges of integrating an IFR on such a small fighter aircraft?

H Shankar: The main challenges in developing the probe were to minimise the mass and aerodynamic drag while maintaining the clearances necessary to meet STANAG 3447.

What is Cobham’s role in maintaining existing IAF hose and drogue refuelling systems?

H Shankar: As the OEM, Cobham is engaged in ongoing discussions with IAF to continue supporting the 754 buddy-buddy systems fitted to the Su-30 aircraft.

Please provide an update on Cobham’s Advanced Missile Launcher which has been integrated on IAF aircraft?

H Shankar: Cobham’s Advanced Missile Launcher (AML) is ideally suited for carriage of air-to-air missiles on wingtip or pylon stations for fast jets,

unmanned air vehicles and on rotary wing aircraft. It is a part of a family of launchers benefiting from common components and ground support equipment and has been developed to meet the highly dynamic fighter jet manoeuvre environment; it is also suitable for inclusion on multi-stores carriers or individually on single stations.

AML has been integrated onto IAF Jaguar with ASRAAM on an over-wing station with missile firings planned for 2019. AML is also suitable for integration onto other IAF aircraft such as LCA, Hawk and Su-30.

What are the latest technologies that the company is planning to showcase in India in 2019?

H Shankar: We would be showcasing a range of products. Most will be shown on the touch screen with briefing by subject experts.

The physical products on the stand will be the RT-7000 radio and composite masts.

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SAFRAN: A global aerospace giant ready to handhold Indian industry M88™ Military Aircraft Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter carries out its multiple missions under power from twin M88™ engines, a state-of-theart powerplant that combines performance and reliability.

Designed and produced by Safran Aircraft Engines, the M88™ is the most compact fighter engine in its thrust class.

The M88™ delivers 16,500 pounds of thrust with afterburner, and offers exceptionally carefree handling

thanks to its unrivaled thrustto-weight ratio.

This level of performance is a direct result of Safran Aircraft Engines’s expertise, as reflected in advanced technologies such as blisks (integrally-bladed disks) and powder-metallurgy disks, single crystal high-pressure turbine blades with ceramic coatings, thermostructural composites, and more.  4 seconds: time needed for the M88™ to “spool up” to maximum thrust.  The M88™ is a highly versatile fighter engine, equally apt for lowaltitude penetration and highaltitude interception missions.  A Rafale produces 10 times the power of a Formula 1 racing car, for a given weight.  Wholly modular design, which facilitates and simplifies maintenance operations  the engine can be removed and reassembled in the plane in less than an hour by a two-man team.

Safran Electronics & Defence EuroflirTM 410: Ultra-Long-Range electro-optical system Operationally proven on fixed and rotary-wing aircraft and UAV, the EUROFLIRTM family provides long-range observation and targeting capabilities for security and military missions.

The EUROFLIRTM 410 New Generation integrates up to 10 in-house High-Definition sensors providing unmatched capabilities in a single LRU:  Ultra-long-range day/night, all-weather observation  Accurate targeting & designation capabilities  Advanced embedded functions Sterna™: non-magnetic, precision target location unit Safran Vectronix AG’ STERNA provides True North capabilities, 24/7, in virtually all terrain and weather conditions, even in a GNSS* (Global Navigation Satellite System - GPS, Galileo, Glonass) denied environment.

It will not be disturbed even when used right by a heavy

armored vehicle.

VECTOR 23 encompasses the latest and greatest in binocular laser rangefinding technology. The innovative “fiber laser” is class 1 eye-safe, and allows observation and long distance target acquisition at distances up to an astonishing 25km. Durable and dependable, the VECTOR 23 is designed for operations in harsh environments, with extreme low-power consumption using commercial battery.

JIM LR with MAX360 JIM LR are Lightweight and Long-Range Multifunction Binoculars that feature a compact, user-friendly design, a TV observation and cooled thermal infrared channels, making them perfect for both military and security applications.

JIM LR enhances soldier’s operational capabilities, in terms of threat detection, target acquisition and intelligence gathering for both command and front line units.

With the MAX360, recording and streaming becomes easy without the need for additional software (browser based application).

SkyNaute: aerospace inertial navigation system family SkyNaute is a new-generation family of inertial navigation systems for all types of aircraft either as original equipment or retrofit: mainline and regional jets, business aircraft, helicopters and UAVs. Designed to meet growing demand for contained costs, SkyNaute is based on a disruptive technology, the hemispherical resonator gyro (HRG), allowing Safran to offer a very competitive alternative to current solutions combining compactness, ultra-high reliability and lower cost of ownership.

The SkyNaute family proposes hybrid inertial/ satnav systems like ADIRU (Air Data Inertial Reference Unit) or attitude and heading reference systems like APIRS (Aircraft Piloting Inertial Reference System). These innovative navigation suites can be integrated in critical avionics architectures.

APIRS (Aircraft Piloting Inertial Reference System) The APIRS is an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS), fully compatible with Safran integrated flight control system including computers and actuators. Featuring high reliability, easy integration and self-calibration in flight, the APIRS perfectly meets the needs of avionics suites on regional aircraft and helicopters.  100 million flight-hours to date  10,000 APIRS systems manufactured to date  SWaP: < 2,2 L et 2 kg / 20W  MTBF : >20 000 FH  Certification : ETSO et TSO Data - Management - Cassiopée "Cassiopée" is a complete suite of flight services offered by Safran Electronics & Defense.

It gives airlines, business jet

and helicopter operators with innovative, modular services in five basic areas:  Safety management  Maintenance management  Regulatory management  Cost management  Flight ops efficiency Cassiopée services are based on flight data recorded during the different phases of the flight: taxi out/taxi in, takeoff, cruise, approach, landing.

Safran has earned recognition for its expertise in flight data analysis for more than 60 years. It now offers Cassiopée FDM (Flight Data Monitoring), an integral part of Safety Management. In particular, the FDM service enables the detection of anomalies during the flight, immediately transmitting this information to ground crews (safety engineers, maintenance crew, etc.). Prior to landing, airlines can access all statistics and detailed analyses of their flights via a secure Internet portal and a special iPad application.

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Digital Flight Report (DFR) The Digital Flight Report (DFR) mobile application allows the pilot to automatically generate his flight reports thanks to the helicopter recorded avionics data. Combining simplicity, time savings and high reliability, the

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DFR guarantees a traceability and a secure transmission of the data, thanks to the pilot’s biometric authentication.

All Cassiopée services and the associated analyses can be seen on the secure portal www. cassiopee.aero ACMS & WEFA Civil aircraft Aircraft condition monitoring systems (ACMS) The ACMS systems record numerous flight and physical parameters onboard via a Quick or Direct Access Recorder (QAR or DAR), enabling preventive maintenance and analysis of incident causes. At the end of the flight, the data can be extracted from the ACMS via a PCMCIA card or sent via a 3G-type secure wireless extension (WEFA) depending on the equipment variant.

Further to the ACMS solutions, Safran Electronics & Defense develops and manufactures onboard servers that embed maintenance applications and secured

gateways between the safety critical aircraft avionics and the cabin open world.

WEFA: Wireless Extension for ACMS Part of the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) suite, the WEFA enables the transfer of flight data from the aircraft to the ground station through a secure 3G+ connection, making sure that critical data are sent on time. Composed of the WEFA station (ground software application) and a WEFA card (Smart PCMCIA Card), it allows a continuous and fully automated recovery of aircraft data without human manipulation, reducing costs, delays, and risks of data loss.

Aircraft data is available right after landing, enabling pilot’s air safety reports investigation right away, while allowing a data recovery rate of 100 per cent.

HeliSafe: helicopter flight data monitoring system HeliSafe is an innovative realtime data analysis solution that provides indispensable flight information to helicopter aviation operators, improving operational safety, maintenance and aircraft performance. The flight data are recorded and transmitted via the HELICOM V2+ device.

The users may access the HeliWeb data monitoring website with 24/7 access via any web browser on a desktop, laptop or smart device with internet access.

Helicom V2+: Flight Data recording & transmitting unit for operators From light to large helicopters, Helicom V2+ is an accurate and powerful flight data recording and transmitting unit, in a compact design.

Fully automatic from storage, wireless transmission (GSM, Wifi, Bluetooth and Iridium) to alert, Helicom V2+ monitors up to 64 parameters and offers unlimited triggers.

With more than 15 types of helicopters covered by STC, Helicom V2+ is compliant with IR-OPS for Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM), UMS Usage Monitoring System (UMS) and Helicopter Operation Monitoring Program (HOMP).

PATROLLER™: The new generation long endurance, multimission and multi-sensor tactical drone Developed and produced in France by Safran Electronics & Defense, the Patroller™ is a long endurance, multisensor drone system, designed to carry out surveillance or intelligence missions on foreign deployments and for homeland security, effectively and discreetly. Offering 20-hourclassendurance, the Patroller can carry a payload of up to 250 kg, with an operating ceiling of 6,000 meters and at a speed of 100 to 200 km/h.

Its communications range of 200 km can be extended to 1,000 km with a satcom data link. The Patroller™ won a hotly contested competition to be chosen by France as its new tactical drone, and will be deployed by the French army

starting in 2019.

AASM HAMMER Safran’s highly agile modular munition extended range (Air to Ground) The AASM “Hammer” is a family of smart, new generation, guided air-toground weapons. It uses a range augmentation kit and a navigation kit to transform different standard bomb sizes (125, 250, 500 and 1,000 kg) into a precision guided missile with autonomous operation after release to hit fixed or moving targets with a very high degree of accuracy.

Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2G1 One of latest member of the successful Arrius family, the Arrius 2G1 has been selected

by Russian Helicopters to power the twin-engine Ka-226T light helicopter.

Certified in November 2011, the Arrius 2G1 is capable of a take-off power of 720 shp and a cruise power of 610 shp. Maximum power available via the emergency One Engine Inoperative (OEI) rating is 792 shp. Built around a proven core engine, the twin-module configuration grants high reliability and offers low maintenance and operating costs.

Ka-226T was selected by the Indian MOD in the frame of the replacement of the Chetan and Cheetak helicopters. Safran Helicopter Engines is fully ready to support its Indian and Russian partners in the delivery of those helicopters.

• 750 shp power range • FADEC to reduce pilot workload • Unmatched level of maturity • Built around a proven core engine • Twin-module configuration delivers high reliability, with low maintenance and operating costs Safran Aircraft Engines LEAP® Civil Aircraft The new-generation LEAP turbofan, designed by CFM International to take over for the CFM56®, will set the new global standard for engines powering singleaisle commercial jets. Three versions have been developed to power the Airbus A320neo (LEAP-1A), Boeing 737 MAX (LEAP-1B) and COMAC C919 (LEAP-1C);  15 per cent lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than the CFM56.  Allows aircraft manufacturers to meet the new regulation compliance Chapter 14 noise standard  Up to 50 per cent reduction in NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions versus the CAEP/6 standard.  17,000+ LEAP engine orders and commitments as of December 31, 2018.  More than 3 million engine flight hours  There are 4 airlines currently operating 52 aircraft in India : Air India (26 Airbus A320neo); Vistara (9 Airbus A320neo); Jet Airways (7 Boeing B737 MAX); SpiceJet (10 Boeing B737 MAX).

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Unmatched Combat Capability: AH-64 Apache

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n July 2018, India’s first AH-64 Apache successfully completed its inaugural flight and in October 2018, the first Indian Air Force crews began training in the U.S. on the aircraft. These are two significant steps toward modernizing the Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet. The Apache is on schedule for delivery to India in this year.

en the country’s homeland defense significantly and deter regional threats. India will receive the most modern variant, the AH-64E Apache; with enhanced performance, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding. India finalized an order with Boeing for 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Indian

in July 2017 and delivered the first AH-64 Apache fuselage in June 2018. The production facility will eventually become the sole producer of AH-64 fuselages globally.

AH-64E Apache: Always Mission Ready Since the delivery of the first AH-64A Apache attack helicopter in 1984, the AH-64

VISIT AT HALL E-3.1 The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multirole combat helicopter and is used by the U.S. Army and a growing number of international defense forces for upgrading their rotorcraft fleets.

Boeing has delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around the world since the aircraft entered production.

India is the 14th nation to select the Apache to strength-

Air Force in September 2015.

These helicopters will enhance India’s attack capabilities across a range of missions.

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems is manufacturing Apache fuselages, secondary structures and vertical spar boxes for the U.S. Army and international customers out of Hyderabad. The state-of-the-art facility started

Apache has been evolving with technology advancements at regular intervals to ensure that the world's most capable multi-role combat helicopter is ready for the future.

The Apache AH-64E has the latest technology insertions that make it a lethal attack helicopter. The AH-64 Apache is the only available combat helicopter with a spectrum of capabilities for virtually any mission requirement. It

is uniquely suited to meet the commander’s needs, including reconnaissance, security, peacekeeping operations, and lethal attack—in both land and littoral environments—all without reconfiguration.

The Apache’s improved drive system features a new split-torque face gear transmission that increases power capability to 3,400 shaft horsepower. The aircraft capabilities also feature increased digitization, joint tactical radio system, enhanced engines and drive systems, capability to control UAVs and new composite rotor blade. The new blades, which successfully completed flight testing in May 2004, helps increase the Apache's cruise speed, climb rate and payload capability. Apache has a strong shell made of composite fibres to protect the pilots from bullets.

Integrating the T700GE-701D engine with the enhanced digital electronic control unit and other drive system technologies results in an increase in hover ceiling altitude at greater gross weight.

The twin-engine tandem seat Apache is operated by two pilots, and can execute an attack within 30 seconds of an alert.

The Apache can be equipped with air-to-air missiles (Stinger, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Mistral and Sidearm) and the advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS) rockets. The Longbow Apache carries the combination of armaments chosen for the particular mission. In the close support role, the helicopter carries 16 Hellfire missiles on four four-rail launchers and four air-to-air missiles.

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Designation Sight (TADS) and the Pilot Night Vision Sensor (PNVS) are some of the other features of the Apache.

The turret-mounted TADS provides direct-view optics, television and three-fields-ofview Forward-looking Infrared (FLIR) to carry out search, detection and recognition, and Litton laser rangefinder/designator. PNVS consists of a FLIR in a rotating turret located on the nose above the TADS. The image from the PNVS is displayed in the monocular eyepiece of the integrated helmet and display sighting system.

Boeing’s support for the Apache provides an array of services that are uniquely tailored to the requirements of each customer. Because of the long tradition of success of the Apache, Boeing can help provide mission effectiveness, improved readiness, at a reduced total cost of ownership.

The Apache continues to be the most advanced attack helicopter in the world. It is the only one which has proven itself in combat beginning with the 1991 US-Iraq Gulf war. After its highly successful attacks on Iraqi armor during the war over the liberation of Kuwait, Apache has now been operating and executing successful missions in Afghanistan.

In summary, the AH-64 Apache’s application range is unmatched and ranges from combat, to peacekeeping and nation building. It has been used time and again by the US as well as international customers for military and training operations, peace enforcement, humanitarian relief, disaster relief, national defense and counter special operations forces.

GA-ASI: Building on a legacy of persistent maritime and overland ISR G

eneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is the leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electrooptic and related mission systems. Over its more than 25 year history, GA-ASI has built 23 different variants of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have flown over five million flight hours, with 90 per cent of those being combat flight hours. GAASI’s most recent and most advanced RPA variant is the MQ9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian.

MQ-9B builds on the legacy of all previous aircraft produced by GA-ASI and is truly remarkable in many ways. Incorporating a GA-ASI developed Detect and Avoid (DAA) system, it is the world’s only fully-airspace integrated RPA/UAV that can be certified to fly in controlled and international airspace. This is the result of a five-year, company funded, development program to deliver an RPA/UAV that can meet the stringent airworthiness type-certification requirements of various military and civil authorities. The MQ-9B’s DAA system consists of a Due Regard

Radar (air-to-air radar), coupled with a Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), In 2017, the MQ-9B development aircraft set an endurance record for GAASI aircraft when it flew for more than 48 consecutive hours.

This unprecedented level of endurance enables the MQ-9B to provide persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) at a significantly lower cost than manned aircraft. In addition, the MQ-9B has a range of over 6,000 nm. and is equipped with nine hard-points for sensor or weapons carriage with over 4,000 lbs. of available payload.

To commemorate the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) centenary celebration (RAF100), GAASI’s MQ-9B completed the first-ever trans-Atlantic flight of a Medium-altitude, Longendurance (MALE) RPA. The MQ-9B flew from Grand Forks, North Dakota to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK, covering 3,760 nautical miles in 24 hours, and landing with 40 per cent fuel reserves. In 2017, GA-ASI

and the RAF marked the 10year anniversary of RAF MQ-9 operations that coincided with the RAF completing 100,000 flight hours with its Reaper force. The RAF is acquiring MQ-9B SkyGuardian as part of its PROTECTOR RG Mk1 programme.

To date, GA-ASI has delivered over 850 aircraft, more than 300 GCS, and its aircraft operate worldwide. Every second of every day, there are 69 GAASI-delivered RPA airborne worldwide.

Developed to fly in civil airspace, MQ-9B provides persistent situational awareness across vast maritime domains. It does this without putting aircrew at risk and at a significant cost effectiveness over manned aircraft alternatives.

Interoperable with NATO, its multi-mission capability makes it a valued asset in a variety of scenarios – from environmental protection, to Humanitarian Assistance/ Disaster Relief (HA/DR), to Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), to Search and Rescue (SAR) overland and overwater Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. (ISR).

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Russian Helicopters to showcase Ansat at Aero India

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he Russian Helicopters Holding Company will present a model of Ansat light multipurpose helicopter at the Aero India 2019. The model of navy Ka226T helicopter, equipped with a blade folding system, will be presented at the airshow as well.

Ansat is a light twin-engine multipurpose helicopter produced in lots by Kazan Helicopters. The helicopter modification with a medical module was certified in May 2015. It complies with all the international standards of ambulance aviation and allows saving human life during transportation.

According to the certificate, the helicopter design allows transforming it into a freight or a passenger version suitable for transportation of up to 7 people.

The medical Ansat has a number of strong competitive advantages over equivalents in its class. First of all, it is the lower maintenance, training and repair cost. Moreover, the helicopter has the most spacious cabin in its class and can fly at high speed, which allows using it for long-distance flights.

Light utility Ka-226T helicopter features coaxial main rotor system, maximum takeoff weight of 3.6 tons and is capable of transporting up to 1 ton of payload. It can be equipped with transport cabin, which allows transporting up to 6 people, or modules fitted with special equipment.

Improved flight performance of Ka-226T helicopter, environmental friendliness, cost effectiveness, state-of-the-art avionics suite and additional flight safety solutions make this helicopter one of the best in its class.

As distinct from the ‘land-based’ version, light utility ship-based Ka-226T

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HAROS is the Multi Target Tracking Radar for gun and missile control.

Its electronic beam steering capability enables Multiple Target Tracking and integrated Guided Ammunition control. PHAROS controls any medium caliber type Gun, ranging from 30 mm to 76 mm. In combination with Guided Ammunition PHAROS provides an excellent and highly cost effective Anti-Ship Missile Defense capability. PHAROS also provides defense against small, fast moving and maneuvering surface targets

helicopter features a blade folding system of the main rotor. Moreover, the helicopter boasts the state-of-the-art avionics suite, its components and systems are fit for operation under aggressive conditions of marine environment. Owing to its small dimensions, the helicopter can be deployed on ships and low-displacement vessels. ship-based Ka-226T helicopter is intended for performing search and rescue and transport missions round-theclock in standard or adverse weather.

The agreement between the Russian Federation and

India on the cooperation in the helicopter industry was signed in 2015. In accordance with the document, ‘Russian Helicopters’ together with JSC ‘Rosoboronexport’ organize Ka-226T helicopter and its modification supplies to India and localisation of production in the country. Not less than 140 of 200 rotorcraft shall be produced at the facilities of the joint venture in India, supporting the ‘Make-in-India’ Initiative. The venture, registered in May 2017, will perform final assembly and repair of helicopters, as well as act as an integrator of the Indian supplier chain.

MULTI TARGET TRACKING RADAR  Ship Self Defence against sub- and supersonic sea skimming Anti-Ship Missiles  Multi Target Tracking of small Surface Targets in Littoral Environment  Integrated Target Tracking and Guided Ammunition control Ship Self Defence against suband supersonic sea skimming Anti-Ship Missiles The Pharos Multi Target Tracking Radar in combination with 76mm Guided Ammunition provides an excellent Anti-ship Missile defence capability. Control or structure kills of both sub and supersonic missiles can be achieved at keep out ranges of typically 4 km.

Multi Target Tracking of small Surface Targets in Littoral Environment Due to the applied Reflect Array technology with its electronic beam steering, PHAROS Multi

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN)

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ipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), a business of Wipro Enterprises (P) Limited, set up the Aerospace business in 2013 as

a solutions provider in Actuators (Cylinder & Piston), Aerostructures, Machining, Sheet

Metal, Assembly and Testing.

They have leveraged 40 years of precision engineering expertise and domain knowledge of Hydraulics, especially Actuators, to set up the Aerospace business.

In 2016, WIN acquired HR Givon (Now known as Wipro Givon), an Israel-headquartered manufacturer of metallic parts and assemblies for the Aerospace industry. Givon was founded in 1970

by Ruth and Haim Givon as a familyowned business, and grown to be Israel’s largest manufacturer of metallic aerostructure parts and assemblies. Wipro Givon operates additional manufac-

turing site in Everett, WA, less than a mile away from Boeing’s main factory.

Currently, Wipro Aerospace has three manufacturing sites: • India – 68,700 mt² (17 Acres) • Israel – 11,600 mt² • USA – 2,600 mt² Their Aerospace operations in India is located in Aerospace SEZ in Devanahalli, Bengaluru.

The facility is spread over 17 acres and specializes mainly in the manufacturing of Actuators, and have successfully demonstrated global manufacturing capabilities.

Wipro-Givon brings about synergies in the combined portfolio, technical capabilities and proximity to key markets along with a network of certified global supply chain partners.

Wipro-Givon manufactures metallic aerostructure parts,

assemblies and precision machine parts for leading global original equipment manufacturers, having manufacturing locations in Israel & the USA. WIN focus on lean manufacturing, contract compliance, supply chain partnerships and business ethics. This coupled with customer focus and employee relationships help’s to meet the on-time delivery, quality requirements and customer expectations through effective program management practices.

Each of their manufacturing facility specializes in few product lines and technologies.

Each facility is a one-stop-shop for actuators and aerostructures.

This ensures quality control and management, people skills and training at each facility are specific to that product line and

Target Tracking Radar provides defense against small, fast moving and maneuvering surface targets, to be encountered during littoral missions.

Integrated Target Tracking and Guided Ammunition control Integration of the tracking and ammunition guidance function eliminates alignment errors, thus significantly increasing the overall system performance.

Pharos is capable of simultaneously tracking up to 3 targets and additionally control the engagement of one of these targets with guided ammunition.

Main Features  Fast and reliable target acquisition.

The electronically adaptable radar beamwidth ensures rapid, successful automatic target engagement on any 2D or 3D designation  Excellent performance against coordinated simultaneous attacks due to Multiple Target Tracking  Simultaneous control of Conventional and Guided Ammunition  Radar Surveillance capability for improved situational awareness and early threat detection  Small target detection in a strong cluttered environment  Low productions costs due to the highly automated production process  Easy maintenance through Built-in Tests and repair by replacement

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WIN is certified by various global players such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop

Grumman, Messier Bugatti Dowty, UTAS, Liebherr* and CESA. WIN has entered into a transfer of technology agreement with CESA-Spain (a subsidiary of Airbus group). WIN’s strength also lies in their multi geographical manufacturing presence.

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Aviation Mission Success and Safety Leader L3 Technologies Continues Product Development and Life-Cycle Work in India

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3 Technologies, Inc. continues to invest heavily in supporting the Indian aerospace industry.

As part of the company’s broader strategy, L3 established a local office in India in 2013. This office serves as a focal point for interactions with India’s Defense establishments, design centres, civil aerospace companies and civil authorities. That is just one way the company seeks to be a business partner in world-class solutions that serve the most complex needs of local customers.

On display at Aero India are avionics solutions from L3’s Aviation Products business unit.

L3 Aviation Products is a provider of military and commercial avionics, with a diverse line of safetyand efficiency-enhancing products for next-generation requirements.

Products include transponders, ADS-B solutions, configurable cockpit voice and data recorders, collision avoidance systems, navigation products, display systems, data concentrators, and processors. L3 Aviation Products also provides aftermarket services, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), service solutions customized to our customers, and integrated performancebased logistics for military and commercial aircraft segments.

“L3 continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to support the Indian aerospace ecosystem during design, development and integration efforts,” says Zel Ulman, L3 Commercial Aviation Vice President of Business Development, Sales and Marketing, Government & Military. “On the aircraft manufacturing front, L3 provides high-technology avionics to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, including state-of-the-art flight data recorders, which have been installed on the Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Combat Helicopter, Dornier 228 and Boeing P8I,” he added, noting that these systems have been integrated into the Indianbuilt and operated aircraft during the design and retrofit/upgrade programs.

L3 also provides the Tactical Airborne Navigation System (TACAN) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) to the helicopter and transport aircraft fleet operated by Indian defense forces.

Building and Maintaining Equipment Aviation equipment typically has a long life cycle, which requires an efficient maintenance ecosystem to deliver high availability and operational readiness.

To meet this challenge, L3 was one of the first original equipment manufacturers to establish a maintenance facility in India. The facility in Bengaluru is staffed by local engineers who are

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employed by L3 and trained at the company’s facilities in the United States. Selecting Bengaluru as L3’s Indian location is in line with the company’s strategy to be near several local aircraft design and manufacturing agencies. The maintenance shop repairs the complex cockpit voice and flight data recorders, which reduces both the cost and time required out of service.

In March 2018, the Director General of Civil Aviation approved L3’s India facility as a CAR145 repair station. This enables L3 to service the cockpit voice and flight data recorders used in many commercial aircraft operated by Indian airline companies.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi was clear that support of the local economy is a priority when he launched the Skill India program in

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2015,” says Group Captain Rajeev Dutta (Retired), L3’s Senior Director of Business Development in India. “To support this program, we began transferring incountry work in 2015 and will continue to support the initiative in numerous ways, including partnering with local companies to leverage their design and development capabilities and services.”

Next Steps for ‘Make in India’ L3 continues to demonstrate the importance of working with local Indian companies to produce 90 per cent of the cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders used by Indian aircraft. The complete manufacturing knowledge was transferred to L3’s Indian partners to build this complex avionics equipment. Indianbuilt flight data recorders currently fly aboard Indianbuilt aircraft. “It is a part of our strategy to extend this capability to other avionics, like cockpit displays, in collaboration with our local Indian partners,” Dutta adds.

L3 is a proven leader in safety and surveillance avionics systems. The next generation air navigation system envisaged by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) leverages Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast [ADS-B] technology, which is a key L3 capability. L3 is actively discussing with Indian aviation safety stakeholders – including the Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA), airport operators and airlines – the prospect of providing solutions that will be future-ready. “We are committed to offering our global experience in aviation to India. Global air traffic harmonization will depend heavily on these solutions and will enable India to leapfrog into next-generation airspace efficiency and safety,” Dutta says.

At Aero India, L3 is exhibiting a set of unique products and solutions. These include the PANTHR™ Large Area Display (LAD), a selfcontained, fault-tolerant, multi-function airborne display; the AH-64 6.25”x 6.25” Multi-Purpose Display (MPD), a high-resolution display that provides both color and monochrome video with color symbology that supports flight mission operations and situational awareness to the crew; the GH-3900 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS); the Tactical Airborne Navigation System (TACAN+); the SRVIVR® Advantage cockpit voice and flight data recorder; and T3CAS® traffic management computer .

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he Orbiter 4 is defined by Aeronautics as the most advanced UAS manufactured by the company so far, and the most advanced UAV of its kind in the world.

The Orbiter 4 STUAS/ NSUAS is an advanced multimission platform with an ability to carry and operate two different payloads simultaneously. With an open architecture, the Orbiter 4 can be specially adjusted for the needs of each client or mission. Among the different payloads the Orbiter 4 can carry are: • Maritime patrol radar (MPR).

• Cellular interception sensor- which allows Orbiter 4 to conduct ISR missions over different theaters exploiting various communication technologies in-use by targets. The sensor overcomes ground intelligence collection constraints of inaccessible areas and LOS limitations, while expanding coverage and ensuring covert operation.

• Controp's advanced XR electro-optic payload.

• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).

The Orbiter 4 is continuing the evolution of the Orbiter line and the Small Tactical UAS, and delivers top mission performance with the lightest, most versatile, and most advanced covert platform available today, and is ideal for both land and maritime operations.

Based on the successful aerodynamic structure and properties of the Orbiter 3 STUAS, Orbiter 4 exclusive abilities include maximum endurance of more than 24 hours, maximum takeoff weight of 50 kg, maximum flight altitude of 18,000 feet and an ability to carry and operate two different payloads simultaneously.

With advanced image processing capabilities, Automatic takeoff and recovery system and an ability to navigate with and without GPS and data link, The Orbiter 4 delivers the same capabilities as other Tactical platforms operational today, but with better endurance, serviceability, operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Airstrip

independent and operated by 3 personnel, the Orbiter 4 is easy to use and maintain, and carries a low logistical footprint. The Orbiter 4 is ideal for maritime applications including deep sea and coastal reconnaissance, and is able to take-off and land on any type of vessel, without the need for a flight deck.

Deputy CEO for marketing and sales of Aeronautics, Dany Eshchar, is optimistic about the prospects of the system to increase the opportunities of Aeronautics in the coming years. "The Orbiter 4 system is one of the most sophisticated leaders of its kind in the world, and because of its nature and the high capabilities it brings to the battlefield, it is arousing great curiosity among dozens of potential customers. This product has been developed

by Aeronautics very carefully for a long time and we believe that it will be the spearhead in our activities and sales in the coming years", Eshchar said.

About Aeronautics LTD Aeronautics LTD, an Israelbased defense solution

provider and a world leading developer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems focusing on the Mini, Tactical, and MALE UAS categories.

Since its establishment in 1997, the Company's products have been delivered and successfully deployed by over 50 defense, military and homeland security forces on five continents.

As a specialist in the field of unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), Aeronautics in-house vertical integration capabilities facilitate rapid delivery of tailored turnkey solutions to its customers. Together with its subsidiaries it comprises the Aeronautics group which offers a ‘one-stop shop’ for cost-effective solutions for Defense and HLS mission.

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Collins Aerospace: Changing dynamics of aviation The merger of UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins to form a bigger and stronger Collins Aerospace is a transformative moment in aerospace history as it completes one of the largest deals the industry has ever seen, explains JIM WALKER, Vice President, Customer & Account Management for Collins Aerospace in Asia Pacific.

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ollins Aerospace, a unit of United Technologies Corporation, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

By building on the strengths and talents of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace will redefine aerospace − creating value for our customers, our shareholders and our employees.

This year, Collins Aerospace will be participating at Aero India 2019 to demonstrate how we are redefining aerospace.

Visit us at hall E, stand 2.20 to discover our latest solutions, including: HeliSure™ flight situational awareness solutions Helicopter flight crews must operate in some of the most extreme environments in the world. Whether they are part of an emergency medical response team, an offshore oilplatform transportation crew or law-enforcement agency, their mission is the same: Get in, get the job done and get out successfully. All too often in degraded visual conditions and unknown landing areas.

HeliSure™ flight situational awareness solutions helps them do just that. Within the HeliSure family, a variety of innovative technologies provides the right mix of capabilities for your helicopter operations.

Wherever your crews fly, on aircraft small to large, only HeliSure provides a complete portfolio for superior situational awareness and maximal efficiency.

Features and benefits include:  Low-risk Digital “Glass Cockpit” upgrade

 Proven display menus and symbology  Flexible data and video interfaces for mission systems integration  Optional H-SVS for increased safety and survivability  All-weather operations  Flexible scalability  Optimized size, weight, power and cost Coalescence™ mixed reality system The Coalescence™ mixed reality system merges the trainee's real-world view with a synthetic environment for a whole new way to effectively train in a seamless, enhanced mixed reality.

Features & benefits  The first training system enabling trainees to interact with items in their actual environment while still immersed in a virtualreality environment  High immersion and engagement for better learning transfer  Provides training-critical haptic feedback through interaction with real equipment  Enables real-time tracking and evaluation of trainees.

Instructors can quickly insert themselves into a training scenario to provide feedback.  Flexible, adaptable and portable  Train as “near-to-real” as possible with a smallfootprint system at a lower price than traditional options NavHub™ GNSS navigation system Our NavHub™ GNSS navigation system employs nextgeneration GNSS technology.

Currently based upon Collins Aerospace Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS receivers, NavHub is strategically designed to meet the fast-moving and demanding combat environments that global ground and maritime

The merger of UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins to form a bigger and stronger Collins Aerospace is a transformative moment in aerospace history as we complete one of the largest deals the industry has ever seen. By building on the strengths and talents of Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Col-

tions for our stakeholders.

In terms of our defense systems, we expect to see significant opportunities for new offerings that will further enable the connected battlefield as countries look to modernize their intelligence collection, analysis and management capabilities.

For India, the aviation sector is at a CAGR of 15-20 per cent and Collins Aerospace is well poised to be part of this growth. We have been involved with numerous manufacturing, engineering and programs based out of India in partnership with various organisations to support the initiatives of the local government such as ‘Make in India’.

The India facility located in

lins Aerospace will redefine aerospace − creating value for our customers, our shareholders and our employees.

The combined capabilities of Collins Aerospace and UTC Aerospace Systems will redefine what is possible in the areas of intelligent aircraft, integrated and optimized aircraft products and services, and advanced defense systems. In the meantime, our immediate priority is a successful integration effort that will enable us to accelerate growth, deliver on our synergies and provide a seamless transition with minimal disrup-

Bengaluru is an integrated manufacturing, engineering and sourcing hub for Collins Aerospace. Products being built in India include aircraft evacuation systems, aircraft interior and exterior lighting, cargo systems, pilot and cabin attendant seats, flight control motors, actuation systems and sensor systems. Additionally, the Engineering Centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabad provide engineering support to all businesses of Collins Aerospace globally. The organization has an employee strength of around 4500 in India.

platforms demand.

detected in a defined zone.

Features & benefits  Dual receiver card slots, enabling Multi-Constellation reception  SAASM security (expansion to M-code), expansion to multi constellation GNSS  Extended platform interfaces, including Ethernet, USB and CAN  Extended performance in a jammed environment (i.e.

41 dB while tracking and 24 dB during initial acquisition)

Features & benefits:  Surveillance of critical sites/ activities  High-resolution detection  24/7 all-weather automatic operation  Rapidly deployable for temporary operations  Very low power transmitted

TruNet™ AR-1500 networked communications airborne radio This single-channel radio is part of the TruNet networked communications solution family, which includes ground and handheld radios, advanced networking waveforms, apps, ancillaries and services.

Features & benefits  Enables proven, fully secure communication  Matches form fit with ARC210 family of products  Interoperable with Collins Aerospace and non-Collins Aerospace V/UHF radio systems for cost savings  Delivers critical, high-speed, ad hoc networked communications between fast movers and mobile ground forces increasing mission effectiveness and safety  Enables software/network management; easily configurable to a variety of missions  Fully software programmable, flexible and configurable, to cost-effectively meet future needs Periphery Surveillance System (PSS) The PSS is a state-or-the-art all weather, surveillance and security system designed to provide 24/7 automatic surveillance for defense, police, paramilitary and industrial installations. The system is configurable, provides features to mark areas/zones, define threats and generates alarms when any intrusion is

BNet: Broadband MANET IP Software Defined Radio (SDR) A

t Aero India 2019, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is presenting BNet, a mobile Ad-Hoc Radio communications network for the transmission of reliable digital information at high data rates among a large number of users.

BNet is an integrated C3 system providing position and jamresistant high-speed Data and Voice (Analogy and VoIP) used for combat communications in a modern battlefield.

Connectivity and Mobility: By integrating BNet-Waveform, BNet SDR equipment offers transverse communications, high data rate transmission on the move and mobility management that greatly improve the connection between the users from HQ

to small action units.

Versatility: With a scalable capacity

VISIT AT B-3.1 of multi simultaneous channels and embedded routing capability, BNet acts as a communication node. Each channel

can be configured and programmed independently according to a majority of missions dedicated to mobile battlefield platforms.

Flexibility: Based on an open architecture, compliant with Software Communication Architecture (SCA 2.2) international standard and a powerful programmable hardware platform, BNet ensures enhanced functionality, expandability and waveform portability accommodating future technology or requirements upgrades with ease. This flexibility is improved due to the modular hardware architecture of BNet. BNet as a Dual Mode Radio for Ground and Air applications BNET is a Software Defined Radio with

the capability to operate simultaneously in Dual Bands e.g., the UHF for Ground applications using the OFDM type of modulation and the L band using the QPSK modulation for Air applications.

Connectivity with other networks/ BNet as an IP radio BNet is designed to support full interoperability with standard IP equipment. The interoperability enables simple integration of multiple networks, allows benefiting from technological advances in general IP market and does not introduce excess complications at the network maintenance level.

BNet's implementation of the above (requirements) includes an embedded IP router supporting interoperability with other standard IP routers.

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