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eromag Asia and SIATI sent their greeting and best wishes for an Active, Prosperous Aand Happy New Year for members, Content readers and our foreign OEM partners in the Editorial Advisory Board field of aerospace and defence. We wish all a Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair professionally satisfying and profitable growth 6 ‘Defence Ministry Gets Major Shake-Up’: Nirmala Sitharaman Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) with enhanced collaboration in technology and PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar investments for mutual benefit and growth. 8 Eternal Vigil in Blue Waters Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) Aerospace and defence equipment PVSM, AVSM, VM manufacturing in India has received a further fillip 11 ‘DIDM - A Watershed Moment in Defence Production’ Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired PVSM, AVSM, VM by the Defence Minister, has simplified ‘Make in 12 ISRO Successfully Launches its 100th Satellite Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM India’ procedure by encouraging and facilitating Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra participation of private sector industries with foreign OEM collaboration wherever 14 Pratt & Whitney calls for Skill Development in Aviation Sector Dr . K. Ram Chand required in the design, production and maintenance of aerospace and defence Mr. J.K.Sharma equipment. The salient aspects of the revised procedure will now allow Ministry 16 DIDM Forges New Defence Industry Partnerships Mr. Arunakar Mishra of Defence to accept suo-motu proposals from the industry, and permit start-ups Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey to develop equipment for Indian Armed Forces. The minimum qualification criteria 18 GRSE Promotes Indigenisation of Warship Components Delhi to participate in ‘Make in India’ projects have been relaxed by removing conditions Ashok Iyer related to credit rating, and reducing financial net worth criteria. 23 Successful Test Flight for ‘NIRBHAY’ E : [email protected] The Defence Ministry has recently approved large contract proposals for Trivandrum communications and weapons advancement of Indian Navy and Army which 26 SIATI Awards Presented, Women Achievers Honoured S.Radhakrishnan include simulated training solutions for the Navy’s aircraft and Electronic Warfare 30 AeSI: Elevating India’s Aeronautical Prowess E: [email protected] System for Army. Berlin, Germany HAL has bagged large orders, around 600, for various versions of light helicopter. 34 Singapore-India Enhance Defence Ties Detlef Becker HAL’s latest high altitude, high performance helicopter is expected to be soon E : [email protected] in production this year with a potential for about 300 number for India and an 36 DRDO Successfully Conducts Interceptor Missile Test T : + 497 112317595 equivalent number for export with strategic alliance with foreign OEM partners. M : + 491 701626053 HAL has already announced partnership with Indian private industries for 41 INS Kalvari - A Prime Example of Make in India Paris, France enhancing production rate for the helicopters and the light combat aircraft. Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli Considering the fast growth of civil aviation in the country and plan for import 42 HAL’s Dornier 228 Gets Commercial Flight Nod E : [email protected] or joint production of large number of civil transport aircraft ranging from 17/20 M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 seater to 70/90/100 seaters in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced 44 Cyber-Challenges on the Rise in Aerospace Industry Moscow, Russia incentives to the private sector and joint sector, including funding for R&D and George Smirnov skill development. The Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council, which was 46 BrahMos Successfully Test-Fired from Su-30 MKI E : [email protected] founded with members from both military and civil aviation industries and R&D M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 organisations have already started skill development programs to provide the 54 ‘Navy Fully Capable to Defend India against any Threat London growing requirements of qualified, skilled and certified human resource. Ezhil Bharathi S.A. Ministry has also formed a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) jointly 59 Chennai to Host Def Expo 2018 Email: [email protected] with the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council to give incentives for setting up skill training centres by Indian OEMs as well as foreign OEMs in partnership with Sunny Jerome India. With all these, we can look forward to a very active 2018 and many more Managing Editor years with enhanced participation of Indian public and private sector industries Preethi M. including large number of innovative small and medium scale industries in Associate Editor aerospace and defence equipment development, manufacture and maintenance along with the international OEM cooperation. The forthcoming Civil Aviation For Publishing Articles, Advertisements airshow ‘Wings India’ is from 8th to 11th March 2018 in Hyderabad and the DEFEXPO Editor, Aeromag Asia 2018 from 11th to 14th April 2018 at Chennai (Madras). Indian participation this year Aeronautical Society of India Building in Singapore airshow from 6th to 11th February 2018, ILA Berlin airshow in April Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, 2018, Farnborough airshow in July 2018 will also focus on opportunities for foreign Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA and Indian OEMs work together for mutual benefit and growth. 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4 5 ‘Defence Ministry Gets Major Shake-Up’: Nirmala Sitharaman

efence Minister Nirmala type of a cocooned, functions in a faster the government constantly review the Sitharaman has said that the and transparent way. “There is a sense of ordnance factories’ work and examine DDefence Ministry is going making sure that every aspect of this large whether they can have joint venture or through a major “shakeup” as the ministry is given a shake up,” she said. benefit from technology transfer. She government wants to speed up various While talking about various acquisition has urged the Defence Research and acquisition projects, ensure transparency projects, the minister has said that she Development Organisation (DRDO) to and clear backlogs for key programmes. was confident enough to say that by identify the patentable products so that While addressing a FICCI event, the December 31, at least DAC would be they can be used commercially. minister has also said that the central on the top of it in the sense that no The minister has also referred to the government is seriously looking at the more waiting list would be with her. strategic partnership model, and said that functioning of around 39 ordnance She has also emphasised that ensuring it would support the domestic defence factories, and formulating possible ways, transparency is a major priority area for industry and to ensure that India, which including joining hands with the private her. “The biggest compliance issue that is now a leading importer of military sector, to boost their productivity. we are following 100 per cent is to have hardware, becomes a defence exporter. Nirmala Sitharaman has also said that greater transparency, put everything in Under The strategic partnership, unveiled speeding up of decision making process the public domain and make sure that five months back, the domestic defence has been one of her focus areas, and the every decision stands up to the principle manufacturers can tie up with leading efforts are on to ensure that the defence of accountability,” she said. global defence majors to manufacture acquisition council (DAC), defence When asked about handing over of the specific military platforms like fighter jets. ministry’s highest decision-making body strategically located Hambantota port to She has also said that “organically grown” on procurement, clears all the backlog China on a 99-year lease by the Sri Lankan defence industry clusters in various parts relating to various procurements soon. government, the minister has said India of the country are being identified by the The government’s aim is to make a has been watchful of all the developments government to provide support for them. difference so that the ministry, which was in the region. She has also said that

6 7 its Navy, seeking to play a bigger role in stakeholders to ensure the region. In this scenario, could you that the lessons learnt Eternal Vigil in Blue Waters tell us about Indian Navy’s plans for new from the first boat are inductions to the fleet as well as armoury? addressed proactively. The Indian Navy’s force-level accretion I am confident that the plans cater for the numbers as well as subsequent deliveries the specific capabilities that are required would be much faster. to secure our national maritime interests against all existing and emerging threats. Construction of Pursuance of such plans has made it the new INS Vikrant, possible for the Indian Navy to emerge the country’s first as a multi-dimensional and a capable indigenous aircraft force with a balanced mix of surface, sub- carrier, is going on at surface and air assets. The Indian Navy Cochin Shipyard. How presently has a force level of 139 ships and do you assess the work? submarines and 224 aircraft. Today, we have the capability to build, operate and I recently visited IAC- maintain sophisticated platforms such as 1 which is presently aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. under construction at Work on the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-1 Kochi and observed (IAC-1) is progressing well and I am that significant progress hopeful that the ship would join the has been made in Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Navy by 2020. Commissioning of Kalvari, recent months. The Chief of Naval Staff the first of the Project-75 submarines, is construction and outfitting activities are evaluating all these options with scheduled this year and we would further are at quite an advanced stage. We are due consideration to financial prudence consolidate the submarine arm with the hopeful of commencing the trials next and operational necessities. We have induction of remaining submarines under year. We must appreciate that this is the approached the Government to seek a go this project. The naval aviation arm will first-ever aircraft carrier being built in the ahead for this project and we are hopeful concurrently be bolstered by induction country. Therefore, the trials would be that IAC-2 will be a step forward from the There is an ever- increasing presence of extra- prove catalytic in a kind of action-reaction of new fighters, surveillance aircrafts and elaborate and could take a considerable configuration of IAC-1. chain which is counterproductive to shipborne helicopters. Indigenisation and amount of time. We should expect the regional military forces in the Indian Ocean overall peace and stability. There is also self-reliance continues to be the focus of IAC-1 to join the Navy as a fully combat- Indian Navy’s air fleet has been in need Region. The Indian Navy is keeping a close watch an ever-increasing presence of extra- all our force accretion programmes and worthy platform in a couple of years from of expansion, but plans like induction of on these activities to ensure that this does not regional military forces in the Indian new policy reforms, such as the Strategic now. Naval version of HAL’s Tejas did not work Ocean Region. The Indian Navy is keeping Partnership Model, would go a long way out. What are the other options the Navy manifest in any threat to our maritime interests, a close watch on these activities to ensure in consolidating the domestic expertise. A third aircraft carrier is a crucial is considering? says Admiral Sunil Lanba PVSM, AVSM, ADC, that this does not manifest in any threat requirement of Indian Navy to strengthen You must be aware that the RFI for the Chief of Naval Staff. “While we keep evolving to our maritime interests. While we keep INS Kalvari, the first in Scorpene class the naval defence of the country. Could carrier-borne fighters has been issued evolving our strategies to deal with these stealth submarines, has been handed over you shed more light onto the present in the beginning of this year. All leading our strategies to deal with these conventional conventional military challenges, sub- to the Indian Navy. The programme has status of this project? manufacturers of this type of aircraft have military challenges, sub-conventional threats conventional threats such as piracy and seen considerable delay owing to several The design and construction of an evinced a keen interest in the project. such as piracy and maritime terrorism continue to maritime terrorism continue to engage reasons. Have the issues been sorted out aircraft carrier is a highly demanding Based on the internal evaluation, we will engage our forces on a day-to-day basis,” he says. our forces on a day-to-day basis. A nexus and will the other submarines of the class process. Choices have to be made on soon finalise the best option for the Navy between maritime terrorism and piracy be inducted as planned? several parameters such as the type and and the case would thereafter progress as Admiral Lanba shares his thoughts with Aeromag with drug smuggling, gun running, and You would recall that two Shishumar capabilities of the carrier-borne aircraft, per the stipulated timelines. Asia. human trafficking is a distinct possibility class submarines were built at MDL, the choice of propulsion, overall tonnage today. As the professional maritime Mumbai in the early nineties in and speed. Each of these aspects also bear As part of its ‘Look East Policy’, Indian military force of a responsible nation, collaboration with M/s HDW, Germany. upon the overall financial implications. Navy regularly conducts visits to countries Indian Navy is among the strongest sea concerns in the maritime domain do we remain mindful of these changes in After a gap of more than 20 years, the We have, therefore, invested a lot of time in Asia Pacific and receives ships of Navies forces in the world, playing a major role appear to be on the rise. To my mind, the the security environment and are always same shipyard is now constructing and effort within the Navy in resolving of those nations. Frequent joint exercises in defending India’s sovereignty as well conventional maritime security challenges ready to execute our tasks proactively and the Kalvari class submarines with a these issues. We have also consulted also take place. Could you elaborate as protecting the country’s economic can be attributed to a lack of transparency comprehensively. French collaborator. The design and the several subject matter experts on the on some of the notable advantages interests. Against this background, in intent. As we have seen in certain parts technologies used on this platform are design aspects. Of late, there have been the country has gained from these could you analyse the major challenges of the world, over-nationalistic attitudes Indian Navy is engaged in modernization quite advanced. Therefore, one would some new technological advancements interactions? Indian Navy is facing today, including or attempts to undermine the established in line with its growing importance in appreciate that the construction and trials in the field of carrier construction that The Indian Navy regularly interacts with conventional and sub-conventional conflict resolution mechanisms could lead the oceans around the world, especially of the first boat of this class would have have further expanded the options other navies and maritime agencies in threats? to unwarranted upheavals in international in Asia Pacific. However, China is also had several new challenges. Considerable available for propulsion machinery and our areas of interest to develop greater I tend to agree with you that the security relations. This type of behaviour could engaged in a massive reconstruction of efforts have been made by all several other shipborne systems. We interoperability and coordination. Port

8 9 ‘DIDM - A Watershed Moment in Defence Production’: Dr Ajay Kumar he Defence Industry Development Meet in Chennai, organised by Tthe Department of Defence Production (DIDM), Ministry of Defence, would forge new partnerships in the defence manufacturing sector, and would be a watershed moment in the defence manufacturing industry in India, said Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department of visits, bilateral exercises and other and self-reliance. The Indian Navy has Navy’s initiatives to partner with private Defence Production. “The DIDM will play professional interactions provide an a roadmap for indigenisation which enterprises – big as well as medium and a crucial role in forging new partnerships opportunity at the functional level to covers a 15 years’ period. To execute our small? in the area of defence production, and learn from each other. The Navy also long-term plans, the Indian Navy seeks thereby transform India into a major undertakes coordinated patrols and joint to establish a ‘Centre for Indigenisation The Indian Navy has been associated export hub of defence equipment. I surveillance missions with many of our and Self Reliance’ (CISR) to steer all our with private industry for several years would like to see this event as a watershed maritime neighbours. Such joint efforts indigenisation efforts. now. Our association with the private moment in defence manufacturing that have significantly contributed towards The Navy has been constantly sector is not just limited to construction will forge new partnerships between creating a positive maritime environment interacting with the Defence Research of ships or high-end weapon systems but industries and defence sector. I urge all around us and enhance the sense of and Development Organisation, Public runs into several other areas from marine industrial leaders to help in transforming security and stability in the Indian Ocean Sector Undertakings and private industry equipment to IT systems. On a macro India into a major defence hub,” said Ajay Region. to align the developmental work with the scale, participation by private shipyards Kumar at the inaugural function of DIDM, decades more, this distinction was a lot Dr Ajay Kumar Navy’s priorities. Over the past few years, in shipbuilding projects has helped in which has marked the presence of the worse, but only behind China. But during Ajay Kumar has also highlighted some of Indian Navy has played a major role in many important systems and equipment, sharing the increased workload of the Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, 2010-14, China has turned into the third the achievements of the government. The curtailing piracy off the Somalian coast. spares and sub-assemblies have been DPSU shipyards and increasing the overall Edappadi K Palanisami, The Chief Minister largest exporter from the largest importer government has started giving preference Could you elaborate on the successful developed indigenously, including most domestic warship building capabilities. of Tamil Nadu, and many other persons of defence equipment in the world. to domestic defence manufacturers anti-piracy operations and assess the of our underwater sensors and weapons Some of the developmental projects related to defence sector and industry. Hence, what the government intends is through top procurement policies. present situation in the area? as well as electronic surveillance systems. which are being carried out by the DRDO Ajay Kumar has said that the DIDM, to turn India too into a leading defence The first priority is for Indian designed The Indian Navy has maintained Joint development projects like BrahMos for the Navy also involve private sector guided by Nirmala Sitharaman and exporter by diminishing its importer and manufactured products. “We have continuous presence in the Gulf of Aden and MRSAM have added to the indigenous expertise. Among the projects under the supported by the government of Tamil image,” he said. streamlined industrial licensing, as more since 2008 to counter piracy off the Horn content in surface and air warfare systems. ‘Make’ category, many are funded by the Nadu, has been the perfect example The secretary has added that this shift than two-third of items that required of Africa. Our ships have thwarted a total The Combat Management Systems and DRDO’s Technology Development Fund. of how the centre and a state can join cannot be attained without industry industrial licensing is now out of it. For of 34 piracy attempts so far including the Communication backbone on board most We are also looking at standardising most their hands to promote the defence participation. Today, India has a thriving the first time, export has been liberalised last incident on October 6, 2017 wherein of our modern platforms are completely of the shipborne auxiliary equipment. production. He has urged all defence and vibrant public-sector ecosystem and the government encourages when INS Trishul has foiled a piracy attempt indigenous. These are not weapon systems, but manufacturers to take complete in defence. The government is looking someone is producing for India. There is a on MV Jag Amar which had 26 Indian In addition, a total of 34 ships and marine grade equipment which are used advantage of the two-day event, the forward to a parallel growth of private huge export market out there in the world seafarers onboard. While the incidents submarines presently under construction on several commercial ships also. There various opportunities provided, and the players in the sector along with the public and the government is doing everything of piracy were observed to be low over are all being built in Indian shipyards. is a growing need of modern electronics presence of distinguished personalities undertakings. It will ensure that the possible to tap it,” he said. the last few years, this year we have Several other policy reforms such as the and telecommunication systems from various spheres in the defence country is moving in the right direction For promoting MSMEs, defence PSUs seen some indications of a possible re- introduction of ‘Indigenously Designed that may not be too different from sector and manufacturing, to further towards achieving the government’s aim, and OEMs have been directed to give emergence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Developed and Manufactured (IDDM)’ commercial products. Here, the MSMEs develop the defence industry in India. he said. advances when they make orders. Public We are closely monitoring the situation in category under the Buy Indian category have a significant scope for participation He has also urged them to put in their Ajay Kumar has also highlighted the testing and lab facilities have been made coordination with other stakeholders and of DPP-16, Strategic Partnership Model owing to economy of scale. Therefore, suggestions regarding how the centre role of defence start-ups in fulfilling the available for industry to use. our ships continue to patrol those waters. etc. are complementary to the ‘Make in entrepreneurs of all kinds would have should promote its agenda of defence country’s intended shift towards being Now 143 items in defence sector, India’ vision and the Indian Navy is bound ample opportunities to offer their productions by forging new partnerships. a defence exporter. “Most of the states, including the recently allowed 39, are now With the Central Government vigorously to gain significantly from these reforms. products to the Navy. Ajay Kumar has said that the central especially Tamil Nadu, have extremely available for industries to manufacture implementing the ‘Make in India’ policy, Our interaction with the industry is government is trying to increase the rate vivid and vibrant ecosystem that could and export. could you tell us about the Navy’s plans to The Government is now encouraging consistently supported by business of defence exports by India, and project nourish budding start-up initiatives. Ajay Kumar has also referred to the boost indigenisation of its requirements, private industries in India to take part facilitators such as FICCI, ASSOCHAM, the image of the country as a major Funds and investments from across the simplified Make II procedure, released including ships, submarines, aircrafts, in defence production. Following etc. As the domestic industry matures, defence exporter in the world. “Between world are now coming to Indian start- by The Defence Minister, for enhancing equipment and weapons? which, several big business groups have the Indian Navy would find itself to be in 2010 and 2014, India was the largest ups. The government is currently trying and smoothening defence procurement In consonance with the ‘Make in India’ ventured into the defence sector and a better position to manage its routine importer of defence equipment. Nearly to enhance the framework for start-ups process, and said that it will be a major initiative, the blueprint for the future started manufacturing of equipment, logistics and maintenance demands. 15% of the defence equipment of the so that they can add to powering the game-changer for India. Navy is firmly anchored on indigenisation missiles etc. Could you explain Indian country was imported. If we go back a few defence manufacturing,” he said.

10 11 ISRO Successfully Launches ‘Rocket Man’ K Sivan at the Helm of ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, until the 1982. He has worked at the forefront th government appointed him to lead India’s during the mission planning, design, its 100 Satellite apex space agency. Sivan has taken over integration and analysis, when the the charge on January 12, the same day PSLV rocket set a record by launching when ISRO created history by launching 104 satellites in a single mission in the 100th Indian satellite, Cartosat-2, February last year. Besides contributing along with 30 other satellites. significantly to the PSLV project, Sivan Sivan is the second rocket scientist after has also involved in designing the G Madhavan Nair to head ISRO. He will be Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle in charge for a tenure of three years. He (GSLV) and GSLV Mk-III vehicle. is being appointed at a time when ISRO Born in Tamil Nadu’s Nagercoil, Sivan plans to outsource building of satellites is an alumnus of Madras Institute and launch vehicles to a consortium of of Technology, from where he has Indian industries. Sivan has said that graduated in aeronautical engineering he was happy with his appointment, in 1980. He has completed Master of and expressed his gratitude to the Engineering in Aerospace engineering government to provide him with a huge from IISc, Bangalore in 1982, and later responsibility to lead the reputed space earned his PhD in Aerospace engineering enowned rocket scientist Dr K endeavours of India. “I am humbled by from IIT, Bombay in 2006. Sivan has Sivan has been appointed as this appointment as legendary leaders received several acknowledgements for Rthe Chairman of Indian Space have held this position in the past. Taking his excellence in his career, like Doctor Research Organisation (ISRO), replacing ISRO humbly into a new orbit would be of Science (Honoris Causa) in 2014 from he Indian Space Research satellites along with the 710-kg Cartosat-2 today’s successful launch proved that the A S Kiran Kumar. Dr Sivan, known as my endeavour, serving both India and Sathyabama University, Chennai and Organisation (ISRO) has begun remote sensing satellite. This successful problem was solved effectively. We are the ‘Rocket Man’ for his noteworthy ISRO,” he said. Shri Hari Om Ashram Prerit Dr Vikram Tits space endeavours in 2018 by launch comes about four months after extremely happy to provide a New Year contribution in the development of Sivan has been the brain behind India’s Sarabhai Research award in 1999. He has achieving another milestone as the apex ISRO’s PSLV-C39 failed following a gift to the country,” Kiran Kumar said after cryogenic engines for India’s space Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) also received the prestigious Dr Biren Roy space agency has successfully completed technical snag involving its heat shield. the launch. programme, was the Director of the project, on which he has worked since Space Science award in 2011. the launch of its 100th satellite. ISRO has The Cartosat-2 has become the 100th According to ISRO, Cartosat-2 series once again showcased it space prowess Indian satellite to roll out through satellite launch has been a follow-on and commercial launch capabilities, as its ISRO Satellite Centre Complex (ISAC). mission with the primary objective of launch vehicle PSLV -C40 has successfully Besides ISRO’s communication, weather providing high resolution scene specific placed the 100th satellite Cartosat-2 observation, navigation and experimental spot imageries. Prime Minister Narendra FRANCE, E -mail:in [email protected], w ebsite: ww w.gamma-sa.fr into sun synchronous orbit, from the satellites, the 100 satellites included nano Modi has congratulated ISRO scientists for spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre and micro satellites made by educational the feat, and said that the launch signified (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on institutions, and the student satellites. the country’s “bright future” in its space Specialised in manufacturing Vibraon-Shock. -Noise Isolators January 10. PSLV in its 42nd flight has also After placing the Cartosat-2, India’s nano programme. “This success in the New successfully launched 30 co-passenger satellite and 28 foreign payloads, totally Year will bring benefits of the country’s weighing 613kgs, have been released into rapid strides in space technology to our Create An - v i b r a o n sy s t e ms for: orbit one by one in about seven minutes. citizens, farmers, fishermen, etc.,” Modi Aeronaucs – Aerospace applicaons: An- Vibraon- Systems for The 28 foreign satellites, launched as part tweeted. Engine calculator, Ineral navigaon, of the commercial arrangements between Cartosat-2 is ISRO’s advanced remote Air cooling, FanThrus t reve r ser Defense applicaons: ISRO and its commercial arm, Antrix sensing satellite with similar configuration Flight recorder, Gyroscope mo u nt , Optronics, Engine Calculator, Internal Corporation Ltd., include three micro and of its preceding six satellites in the series, Communicaon systems Navigaon, Communicaon systems, 25 nano-satellites from six countries – launched to augment data services to the Railway and Transport applicaons: Gyroscopes, Calculators mount, Canada, Finland, France, Korea, the United users. According to ISRO, the Cartosat-2 An-Vibraon-Systems for Binoculars, Screens. Drive assist, Digital recorders Kingdom and US. series satellite carries panchromatic and Optronic and h yperfr equency s enso r s Industrial applicaons: A.S. Kiran Kumar, who was on his multi-spectral cameras operating in Time Air cooling, Speed control tag Medical device, Nuclear energy, last mission as the ISRO Chairman, has Delay Integration mode, and is capable Electronics cards, On b oar d tr an sm i e r s / Wind energy, Container, Oil and Gas said that ISRO started 2018 with the of delivering high-resolution data. It will Receivers, Suspended floors, Navigaon systems Research successful launch of Cartosat small provide high-resolution, scene-specific satellite, Nanosat and Microsat and other spot imageries that would help in urban Our valued customers in INDIA include DRDO Labs like RCI,ASL, DRDL,ADE, GTRE and ECIL,BEL Units 28 customer satellites. “The heat-shield and rural applications, coastal land use in HYDERABAD, BANGALORE, GHAZIABAD, PANCHAKULA, BHARAT DYNAMICS LIMITED and other problems we had faced in the last launch and regulation, road network monitoring, defence related customers.For any queries please contact: Mr. C N MURTY, S. M. ENTERPRISES 232,”C” Block, Chenoy Trade Centre, Parklane, SECUNDERABAD 500 003, INDIA, Tel.+91 4064647735, of PSLV were rectified through various water distribution and geographical Fax.+914027954900 / 66320933, Mobile: 09885303613 corrective measures that were required information system applications, among Email: [email protected] /[email protected] to make the system more robust, and others.

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But more importantly, we Could you list some of the biggest include: Managing Director - India, Pratt & Whitney. take a bigger interest to help the industry commercial engine orders executed by • C-17 Globemaster Mr. Chowdhury speaks to Aeromag about prosper and grow, because we believe in Pratt & Whitney in India? • Pilatus PC7 basic trainers the company’s business operations in India. the importance of the aviation sector to In October 2017, IndiGo, signed a 10- global trade, knowledge sharing and skill year engine maintenance contract for its Recently, there were some issues Pratt & Whitney’s association with India signed a Fleet development. In India, with an increase ATR planes with Pratt & Whitney Canada. regarding the PW1100G engine that started over seven decades ago. Could Management™ in disposable income, flying has become IndiGo has chosen ATR72-600 aircraft powers some Airbus A320neo aircraft you mention the latest addition to the Program (FMP®) affordable. And because of that, the flying on regional routes in India, which of IndiGo and GoAir. Your views on the list of products and services the company maintenance demand for single-aisle aircraft has grown will be powered in PW127M engines. matter? supplied to India? contract with exponentially. The 10-year contract will be applicable As we have communicated previously, IndiGo for PW127M Pratt & Whitney has collaborated with from the date of each engine’s entry into the durability of the engine’s entry-into- Pratt & Whitney has been aggressively to power the local governments and universities to service and can be extended thereafter. service configuration is being improved, focusing on India, some of the latest airline’s new fleet help cultivate prospects that will fill The maintenance plan will provide and we have increased the number of additions to our services in India are: of ATR72-600 Palash Roy Chowdhury a very large aviation job pool. Most customized support to meet the airline’s spare engines to minimize impact on our • Customer Training Centre, aircraft serving Managing Director - India, Pratt & Whitney recently, we have signed a Memorandum technical and commercial need. Spicejet customers. Hyderabad – Received certification of regional routes operators across the globe since January of Understanding (MoU) with YMCA also recently, announced purchase of 50, Since March 2017, new engines and its training centre by the Directorate in India. With 20 years of research and 2016, are meeting promised performance University of Science and Technology, 90-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop, overhauled engines have incorporated General of Civil Aviation in April 2017 to development; component rig testing on targets around fuel efficiency, noise Faridabad, to provide aerospace and powered by PW150A engines. improvements that have enhanced the provide DGCA CAR147-approved training all major modules; extensive ground and footprint reduction and lower NOx aviation skill development programs We have been very successful in the engine’s durability. We have increased to aircraft engineers and technicians from flight testing underway; two certified emissions. The PW1400G-JM engine for for the students. This partnership aims single aisle and turboprop segments and spare engine deliveries as well as Pratt & Whitney’s airline customers in the engines in the family; and the PW1100G- the Irkut MC-21 aircraft, the PW1200G at facilitating the growth of an aviation continue to be bullish. overhauled engine returns with this region. JM carrying passengers on a daily basis; engine for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and ecosystem in India by helping in creation improved design, which has stabilized the • EngineWise service brand - Services the Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan™ the PW1900G for the Embraer E190-E2 are of an industry ready talent pool through Pratt & Whitney is engaged in the current fleet. designed to provide more predictive and engine delivers game-changing also certified. a number of skill development programs design, development and manufacture The Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan responsive solutions to customers. reductions in fuel burn, environmental and initiatives. of military engines and auxiliary power engine employs advanced technology • PW1100G, the newly stationed emissions, engine noise and operating The Government of India is actively We believe that ‘Make in India’ will only units also. Could you mention some of the and has been in operation for more than Geared Turbofan engine at the training costs. promoting the ‘Make in India’ programme. be successful if Skill India succeeds. Skill company’s major engagements in India in one year. It has nearly 500,000 hours of center - designed to meet the aggressive In passenger service, the certified How do you view the initiative? How is development will be a cornerstone of this regard? passenger service and is utilized by 21 emissions requirements and to run a PW1100G-JM engine for Airbus A320neo Pratt & Whitney cooperating with it? aviation growth. Private OEMs such as Today, Pratt & Whitney Canada has operators flying more than 250 flights higher level of cooling technology. family of aircraft, and the PW1500G Pratt & Whitney recognizes the Pratt & Whitney is playing a significant 60,000 in-service engines operated per day to over 100 destinations on four • Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) engine for the Bombardier C Series, with country’s world-class engineering and role in this area. The company has by 12,300 customers in more than 200 continents.

14 15 documentation, provisions for suo-motu function, the Defence Minister Nirmala indigenisation. The Ministry of MSME has DIDM Forges New Defence proposals from individuals/industry, Sitharaman has handed over three presented the policy initiatives to support particularly for innovative solutions and representative Transfer of Technology MSME. The Department of Industrial relaxed eligibility criteria for start-ups. agreements of DRDO to Industry – one Policy and Promotion has brought out This procedure envisages for assurance each for the Army, Navy and the Air force. the initiatives taken by the Government of order on successful development More than 1,000 vendors have for ‘ease of doing business’ processes Industry Partnerships of prototype. She has also launched participated in the two-day event. and issues related to licensing of defence Defence Investor Cell being set up by HAL, BEL, BEML, BDL, MIDHANI etc. products. At the event, the Ministry Department of Defence Production, have showcased over 50 products for of Home Affairs has presented their which will facilitate the investment in indigenisation by the industry. The DIDM requirement for police and paramilitary defence production sector. The Defence has provided unique opportunity to forces. Investor Cell will directly interact with vendors to interact with the DPSUs/OFB The DPSUs / OFB have provided facility all interested investors with regard to and understand their requirements and for on-the-spot vendor registration potential investment and the queries procurement procedures/processes etc. of prospective vendors for supplying related to policy and the projects handled At the same time DPSUs / OFB has got an defence needs. by the MoD. insight into the capabilities of the private Presentations/theme based Breakout At the event, the Department of industries in the market to enhance their sessions have been scheduled to address Defence Production has presented outsourcing avenues. OFB has offered the concerns of the Private Industry and policy initiatives for supporting Indian more than 20 products to vendors for to provide an opportunity to interact vendors especially MSME in the field of indigenisation, and MDL, GRSE, GSL with DPSUs/MoD officials to clarify their Defence Production. Defence Research have showcased vendor development individual queries. and Development Organisation (DRDO) opportunities. Defence Exhibition Stalls by DPSUs / OFB has showcased the technologies, which The Indian Army, Navy and the Air have showcased items to be indigenized are available for the private sector for Force have projected their requirements, by Private Industry/MSMEs. commercial exploitation. At the inaugural especially related to MSMEs, for

ith an aim of forging new The objective of the meet has been policy, indigenisation and outsourcing partnerships in the defence to forge new partnerships with private procedures of DPSUs/OFB, and updated Windustrial sector, Department industry to achieve self-reliance them on the recent Government policy of Defence Production, Ministry of in defence production under the initiatives to promote indigenisation Defence (MoD) has conducted the two- overarching ‘Make in India’ initiative of the and outsourcing and the opportunities day ‘Defence Industry Development Meet’ Union Government. The meet has focused thereon. It has brought Tamil Nadu’s all (DIDM) at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on indigenisation, import substitution defence related vendors and suppliers on January 18-19. The Defence Minster and technology infusion. The event has under one roof, and facilitate creation Nirmala Sitharaman has inaugurated the been a part of the Ministry’s initiatives of an aerospace and defence ecosystem meet, which marked the participation to encourage and facilitate participation in the region. The meet has not only of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K of private industries especially MSMEs in strengthened the existing partnership Palanisami, Senior Officials from Ministry Defence Manufacturing. but also provided scope for new of Defence, State Government, Services, DIDM has provided private firms/ collaborations during the two-day event. Chairman OFB, CMDs of DPSUs, senior companies, especially vendors from Sitharaman has released the simplified executives of DPSUs/OFB and private Tamil Nadu region, an overview of ‘Make-II’ procedure, which stipulated industries etc. the existing defence procurement relaxed eligibility criteria, minimal

The Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman releasing the two books titled “Simplify Make Procedure” and “Defence Exports from India”, at the inauguration of the Defence Industry Development Meet in Chennai. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palanisami and other dignitaries are also seen.

16 17 GRSE Promotes Indigenisation of Warship Components

Rear Admiral (Redt) V K Saxena was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 05 Mar 1985 after completing BE(Elec.) from Jabalpur University. He holds M Sc. in Defence Studies from Madras University. He has the distinction of serving over twelve years in both the premier Naval Dockyards of the Indian Navy at Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam in various ranks and capacities including General Manager (Refits) of Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. He has been instrumental in initiating the cases for construction of Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) and Floating Dry Dock besides formulation of “Long Term Yard Craft Induction Plan” for construction of over 105 Yard Crafts for the Indian Navy. Rear Admiral VK Saxena has taken over as Chairman & Managing Director of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, with effect from 01 Mar 17. Rear Admiral (Redt) V K Saxena,CMD,GRSE showing the exhibition stall to the Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the DIDM, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami also seen. The second phase of GRSE’s very prestigious order from shipyard modernisation the Navy to build seven in the coming 3-4 years. engines for the Indian Navy, We have also bagged the INS Ajay. We have also been project was completed to highly advanced missile In the last 10 months, we Coast Guard, the power sector order from the Indian Navy credited of making the first enhance the production stealth Frigates. The project have already delivered four and mining industries. The for the supply of 28 diesel export warship in India, capabilities. Could you give is called T-17 Alpha. In that warships to the Navy, and all company has entered into alternators of 1MW capacity, which has been handed over us some details about the three are being built by GRSE, of them have gone through partnership with some foreign worth over Rs.230 Crores, for to Mauritian Coast Guard in vessels now being built at the and the other four are by weapon and sensors trials firms also in this regard. Could the project T-17 Alpha. The 2014. With INS Aditya, GRSE shipyard for the Indian Navy? MDL. These are the orders we prior to the delivery. Normally, you give more details? engines of these alternators has become the only Indian Currently we have many have in our hand currently. these tests are done only GRSE has signed the license will be assembled at the shipyard that made a huge projects ongoing at GRSE for Also, GRSE will soon sign after commissioning into the agreement with German Ranchi plant. fleet replenishment tanker. both Indian Navy and Indian contracts for two important service. But, we made sure engine manufacturer MTU for GRSE is the only shipyard Coast Guard. At present, we projects for the Navy. One that the ship we delivered the assembly and testing of the Kindly give an overview with a separate engineering Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers are executing the Landing of them is the construction should be ready in all sense. marine diesel engines at our about the various classes of division, and that division Ltd. (GRSE) gives prime importance to the Craft Utility ships project for of four large survey vessels. And, this is for the first time diesel engine division Diesel vessels built by GRSE, since primarily handles the portable government’s Make in India initiative through the Indian Navy, and we have The negotiations with the by any shipyard in the country Engine Plant (DEP), Ranchi. it became a PSU. Also, could steel bridges. Since 1967, indigenisation of the components used in our already delivered three Navy regarding this project to complete the Part IV trials MTU’s engines are highly you talk about the work on we have delivered around warships. In the last five years, the shipyard has of them. The remaining is over, and we expect to before commissioning. These efficient and reliable, and portable bridges and deck 5000 portable steel-bridges, achieved large scale of indigenisation of warship five LCUs will be delivered sign the contract within are some of the positive steps the partnership is successful machinery items? mainly to Indian Army, Border components. More than 92% of the components within one and half year. three months. The second taken by GRSE to ensure one. The most important GRSE has been taken over Roads Organisation and of the warships are indigenously made. Focus is The second major project in project is for building eight customer satisfaction. aspect of the agreement is by the Government of India various state governments also given on incorporating MSMEs by indigenising progress is the construction ASW Shallow Watercrafts. We have achieved another that GRSE will indigenise in 1960. We have so far built like J&K, Uttarakhand, North the components for both portable bridges and of ASW Corvettes. The Both project have very milestone by integrating 40% of its components in 96 warships for both the Eastern states etc. We have deck machinery. GRSE will deliver 11 warships Navy has ordered four ASW challenging deadlines, and composite-carbon next four years. Beyond that Indian Navy and Indian Coast also been exporting the in next one-and-a-half-year time to the Indian Corvettes, and three of we are confident to complete superstructure into the hull of we will try to maximise the Guard. I would say it is the bridges to Myanmar and Navy and Coast Guard. In the last 10 months, them have been delivered. them before that. the third ASW Corvette that indigenisation efforts. We largest number of warships Bhutan. We are exploring the we have already delivered four warships to the The fourth one is in the last The shipyard therefore has we have delivered. It improves are focusing on both large delivered by any shipyard in possibilities to export it to Navy, With the world-class modern interior phase of construction, and got good amount of order the stability, manoeuvrability and small diesel engines. the country. GRSE has built Latin American country Peru. construction facility, GRSE has the flexibility to we expect to deliver it by the at this point of time. So, we of the ship and reduces the GRSE has signed an MoU with Frigates, Corvettes, LCUs, There are various classes of undertake concurrent construction of the ships in end of 2018. From the Coast will be delivering 11 warships maintenance cost. Very few Cooper India regarding the Survey Vessels, Hover Craft for portable bridges according the block format, says Rear Admiral V K Saxena, Guard, we have received the in next one-and-a-half-year shipyards around the world small-sized diesel engines. We ICG, small boats for Ministry of to its loading capacity and IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, orders for five fast patrolling time to the Navy and Coast has done it. hope to build cost-effective Home Affairs, Patrol Vessels, terrain conditions. We also Kolkata. Mr Saxena speaks to Aeromag about vessels, and all of them will Guard. So, in total, around 26 and reliable marine version Interceptor Boats etc. In 1961, make suspension bridges. the DPSU’s operations and expansion plans. be delivered by mid-2019. warships of various classes GRSE has developed cost- of engines through these GRSE has delivered the first GRSE dominates the portable GRSE has also received a will be built and delivered effective and fuel-efficient partnerships. indigenously built warship bridge sector. The portable

18 19 Successful AAR for AEW&C Aircraft

he Indian Air Force has achieved a platform. Through this the Indian Air Drogue” the receiving aircraft must Tmilestone in Air to Air Refuelling Force has got a tremendous operational accurately insert its receptacle probe (AAR) as they successfully refuelled an boost, which will help to prolong the into the basket shaped drogue trailing airborne Embraer transport aircraft surveillance missions using Embraer behind the fuel tanker aircraft. The through AAR for the first time in IAF aircrafts. Even a mere 10-minute in-flight refuelling process needs extreme history. The Embraer aircraft, specialised refuelling will allow the aircraft to fly for accuracy and precision and both aircrafts to conduct Airborne Early Warning and another four hours beyond its normal have to maintain extremely accurate Control (AEW&C) function, successfully flying endurance. flying parameters. IAF is one of the very carried out AAR to extend the flight IAF carried out refuelling using the few Air Forces in the world to master duration beyond the aircraft’s stated “Probe and Drogue” air-to-air refuelling this capability and the Embraer AEW&C endurance. It is also the first Air to Air methodology in which pilots require has also proved its competence in the Refuelling attempt by IAF on the Embraer exceptional flying skills. In “Probe and category.

bridge at Khardung La pass, built by 90% components of the corvettes were modernised infrastructure enables the GRSE is currently the portable bridge at indigenously made. shipyard to undertake construction maximum altitude. The war components of most of of large ships using latest modular The deck machinery, built by GRSE, the corvettes were built by Indian construction technology. includes the boat davits, single arm manufacturers only. The guns were We have constructed a world-class davits, marine pumps, windlass, anchor delivered by OFB. The sensors, sonars, modern interior construction facility capstans, helicopter traversing system communication systems etc. were which provides the flexibility to etc. We are improvising our designs manufactured by Bharat Electronics Ltd. undertake concurrent construction of to increase the reliability and reduce the ships in the block format. This saves the weight. We have also introduced GRSE now has facilities in Kolkata and considerable amount of time, effort and in India for the first time the rail-less Ranchi. Are there plans for expansion of cost in ship construction as we can do helicopter traversing system, built by the yards to build vessels of larger DWT? many outfitting activities simultaneously. MacTaggart Scott UK. GRSE also make Are there any plans to set up yards in new Today, with this facility, GRSE can build 14 hanger-shutters. places to overcome space crunch at the ships concurrently including eight large existing facilities? Could you share with and six small ships. Could you talk about GRSE’s initiatives us a few details about the future priorities I intend to achieve a turnover of Rs.3500 for supporting the central government’s of GRSE? Crores by 2021. Also, we aim to double Make in India programme? The shipyard has got separate the turnover of the engineering division. GRSE gives prime importance to the production units to carry out various I also focus on making competent government’s Make in India initiative processes. We have already got the partnerships with other shipyards, so through the indigenisation of the approval from the board to rejuvenate that we can use each other’s resources, components used in our warships. In the another dry dock for outfitting activities capabilities etc. effectively to meet the last five years the shipyard has achieved at the Rajabagan Dockyard (RBD), spread national targets of delivering good large scale of indigenisation of warship over 33 acres. warships to our Navy and Coast Guard. components. Focus is also given on This will increase the production Also, we are working on new strategies incorporating MSMEs by indigenising the capabilities. All these will make us to to improve our productivity, cost- components for both portable bridges build 20 ships concurrently. We are also effectiveness and throughput. There and deck machinery. developing RBD for fabrication activities. are plans to revamp the entire material 72.3% parts of the components of the In 2014, GRSE has completed a management systems, HR, talent total ships delivered during 2013-14 are mega modernisation of the shipyard management, design efforts, quality indigenised. In 2016 it has become 92%. by spending over Rs.600 Crores. The asserting etc. to enhance the operations.

20 21 New Philippines Orders Successful Test Flight for ‘NIRBHAY’ Liaison Office ndia’s missile arsenal is expected by the Vehicles R&D Establishment. It A-29 Attack Planes to get another upgrade as Defence has completed all stages like launch for Liebherr IResearch and Development phase, booster deployment, engine start, Organisation (DRDO) has successfully wing deployment etc successfully in the test-fired ‘NIRBHAY’ - nation’s first programmed manner. Throughout its in Hamburg indigenously designed and developed trajectory the flight of the missile has been Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile. tracked and its health parameters have The missile, which can be deployed from been monitored by indigenous telemetry multiple platforms, performed a majestic stations by team of professionals from test flight in the skies above the Integrated DRDO with the help of ground based Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha on radars. November 7, boosting the confidence Defence Minister Smt Nirmala of entire people behind the stage. The Sitharaman, lauded the success of missile, which has the capability to loiter NIRBHAY and hailed the team of scientists and cruise at a speed of 0.7 Mach at who made the achievement possible. eading German aviation and altitudes as low as 100 m, fulfilled all the NIRBHAY is expected to take India to the Laerospace systems supplier mission objectives from lift-off till the final select group of nations for possessing the Liebherr-Aerospace has officially hilippine Air Force (PAF) has mooted delivery of these splash successfully. complex technology of sub-sonic cruise opened its new liaison office in Pplans to induct A-29 Super Tucano aircrafts, they will be turned over to and The missile sonorously cruised for a total missile. Hamburg’s Center of Applied combat aircrafts in their fleet. The move maintained by the 15th Strike Wing, the time duration of 50 minutes, achieving NIRBHAY has the capability to strike Aeronautical Research (‘Zentrum fuer has been announced by the Brazilian PAF’s end-user. the range of 647 km. Powered by a solid deep in to the enemy territory. The missile Angewandte Luftfahrtforschung’, ZAL). aerospace conglomerate Embraer, which Also, Philippine Air Force has long rocket motor booster developed by the is yet another leap in India’s technological The newly opened office of the liaison won the bid to supply the propeller- been seeking new attack planes to deal Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) capabilities for designing and developing team, close to the facilities of aircraft driven planes to PAF for $98.5 million. with Islamist extremists in the south and NIRBHAY took off majestically from a state of the art weaponry for the country’s manufacturer Airbus in Hamburg Embraer has received the order of six A-29 communist rebels in rural areas of the mobile launcher specifically designed Armed Forces. (Germany), is expected to boost close Super Tucano light attack and advanced country. cooperation between the engineering training aircraft. PAF has decided to The comprehensive public bidding and R&D teams of Airbus and Liebherr- include Super Tucano planes as part of its process has been participated by several Russia to Supply 48 Helicopters to India Aerospace. The new office will also ongoing modernization plan. manufacturers from around the globe conduct engineering as well as testing The aircraft will be deployed for close air and the Super Tucano was selected blades. If the Ministry of Defence of India training of pilots and mechanics and and will support fast track development support, light attack, surveillance, air-to- through stringent evaluation processes. selects the Ka-226T, India can save money other related costs,” he said. Mi-17V-5 is works on site. air interception, and counterinsurgency The Philippines will the second A-29 significantly. Thanks to the project for a military transport variant in the Mi-8/17 Peter Eusemann, Liebherr-Aerospace’s missions. Embraer has said that the operator in the Asia Pacific region, joint production of helicopters, there family of helicopters. It is produced by Liaison Manager for Airbus, has said deliveries will start in 2019. The Super following Indonesia. are opportunities for joint maintenance, Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec. that fast and efficient development of Tucano is one of the best light attack Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A- new technologies will be an essential aircraft in the market. The A-29 Super 68C turboprop engine, the A-29 has a driver of tomorrow’s aircraft. Being able Tucano is durable, versatile and powerful top speed of 590 km/h and flight ceiling Job Work for Laser Marking on Wire/Cables to work closer with Airbus’ engineering turboprop aircraft capable of carrying of 35,000 ft. It can carry a payload of teams will help to foster new ideas, out a wide range of missions, even 1,500 kg, which can include laser-guided ussia’s Rostec State Corporation Print Specification Ÿ Standard Specification : Up to 96 character per enable their immediate realization and operating from unimproved runways. bombs (LGB), laser-guided anti-tank has confirmed that the company identification. Barcode Marking Possible. Ÿ Character set : Full uppercase and lowercase implement such technologies quickly Super Tucano has been selected by 14 guided missiles (ATGM) and laser-guided Rwill sign a contract with India alplanumeric ( A-Z,0-9) plus extra characters. into the market. air forces worldwide till date. After the rockets. regarding the delivery of 48 helicopters Wire Size Range: Ÿ 0.8 mm to 6.35 mm ( 0.031” - 0.25”) soon. Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Ÿ OD 26 AWG - 6 AWG nominal. Rostec State Corporation, has said that Ÿ Single core or multi core wire and cable. BEL CMD Conferred Amity Leadership Award Cable Length: negotiations with the Indian side on the Ÿ Minimum 150 mm (6 in.) Gowtama M V, Chairman & (National Marketing), BEL, delivery of 48 Mi-17V-5 helicopters have Ÿ Unlimited maximum cable length.

Managing Director of Navratna on behalf of Gowtama at the been completed, and Rostec expects to Wire Types Defence PSU Bharat Electronics IEEE Conference held recently sign the corresponding contract in the Polymide / Kapton wires, Dispersion coated Teflon ( PTFE), ETFE and FEP or Teflon tape wrapped ( TKT / TK ). Teflon ( Ltd (BEL), has been conferred at Amity University, Noida. first quarter of 2018. PTFE), Tefzel ( ETFE, XLETFE) or FEP e.g. BMS 13-48, M22759/32 etc. the ‘Amity Leadership Award Under the able leadership of “Our helicopter meets all the for Business Excellence’ by the Gowtama M V, BEL has leveraged requirements presented in the tender Horizontal and vertical mark spacing Ÿ Between 25mm and 1000mm (1 in 39 in) Amity School of Engineering and its capabilities in IT to make documentation, and its technical Compliance Certifications AS9100D ISO 13485:2016 J-STD-001 ISO 9001:2015 Technology, Uttar Pradesh. immense contributions to the characteristics exceed our competitors. Inter Character Spacing M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), Ÿ Variable in increments of 0.1 mm (0.003 in) BEL, receiving the ‘Amity Leadership Award for Business The award has been received field of Surveillance and Defence We already have a solution for the naval Ÿ Minimum inter character pitch <1 mm ( 0.07 in) Ÿ Maximum inter character pitch 20 mm (0.19 in) Excellence’ on behalf of Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL. by M M Joshi, Executive Director industry. version of this helicopter with folding

22 23 Golden Jubilee for Indian Submarine Arm

Eastern Naval Command Headquarters, nation building. The Navy is India’s Visakhapatnam. Kovind, while awarding primary instrument of sea power. It is also the highest honour which can be the guardian of our maritime interests, bestowed upon any military unit, has both military and civilian,” Kovind said. praised the submarine arm of Indian Navy He has also expressed happiness that for its exemplary service towards the the submarine technology has become a protection of the nation. The president part of the government’s “Make in India” has also paid homage to those Indian programme. Navy submariners who have laid down The President’s Colour has been their lives in the service of India. The presented in recognition of the submarine President’s Colour has been received by arm’s extraordinary service to the nation, Rear Admiral Veenam Srinivas Flag Officer in peace and war, in the past 50 years. Submarines on behalf of the Submarine 2017, the Golden Jubilee year is being Arm. celebrated as the “Year of the Submarine” Addressing the gathering, the President by the Indian Navy. Starting with the has said the valiant submarines of the commissioning of India’s first submarine Indian Navy carry out their professional INS Kalvari on December 8, 1967 the responsibility with great skill and take submarine arm has been at the forefront of grave risk. He also said that the nation is all offensive operations of the Indian Navy proud of the achievement and appreciates and played a particularly stellar role in the their contribution to national security. 1971 Indo Pak war. The Indian Navy has he year 2017 has brought yet another “Today, our maritime interests are directly rich experience of operating six classes of Thistorical achievement for the Indian linked to the economy and security, and submarines which includes conventional Navy as its submarine arm celebrated to the well-being of our people. Over and nuclear submarines. Indian Navy by the golden jubilee. To mark the occasion 90 per cent of our trade by volume uses way of its Maritime Strategy has adopted President Ram Nath Kovind has awarded the sea route. All this enhances the role a strategy of Deterrence to maintain the President’s Colour to the submarines of the Indian Navy, not just in national peace and submarines singularly form arm at a grand ceremony held at the security, but in the wider process of the most important pillar of this strategy.

Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, AVSM , Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt of India presenting Scope Corporate Communication 2017 Award to Shri S S Dogra , Director (Finance) , GRSE .

24 25 SIATI Awards Presented, Women Achievers Honoured

E Hemalatha, Scientist/Engineer G of developed for Aerospace and Defence Toby Malhoutra, CEO and Managing Airframe Directorate, ADA. They have Applications, has been honoured for Director of Dynamatic Technologies been honoured for their outstanding developing a special purpose motor to Limited has been honoured for his contributions and achievements in drive the impeller inside an autoclave innovative work and extraordinary Aerospace. motor. Hyderabad-based MSME Flic achievements and contributions in the Also, SIATI has constituted ‘SIATI Microwave Pvt Ltd (Microwave Super aerospace sector. S Rangarajan, the Awards for Excellence in Aerospace Components); Metallic Bellows (India) founder CEO of Data Patterns (India) Pvt Indigenisation’ for encouraging Pvt. Ltd. (T-Joints for Brahmos Aerospace); Limited, has been presented with the companies for indigenous development Prudent Communications Systems Pvt. award for his outstanding contribution K Ratna Prabha, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka inaugurating the event. of aerospace technology and Ltd. (Production and Services in Avionics, with persistent efforts in indigenisation, ociety of Indian Aerospace NAL; Jayant D Patil, whole time director women achievers in the aerospace sector, manufacture. Alpha Tocol Engineering RF, Digital and Real Time Embedded design capabilities and extra- ordinary Technologies and Industries (SIATI) & Executive Vice President, Larsen & by presenting them with special awards. Services Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned Systems) have also presented with the achievements in the ‘Make in India’ Shas held the SIATI Annual Awards Toubro; Seenivasan Balasubramanian, The women selected for the awards subsidiary of Alpha Design Technologies award. Campaign. SIATI has also presented distribution ceremony in Bengaluru SVP Aerospace Supply Chain India Rolls– were Jillelamudi Manjula, Distinguished Limited (ADTL), has been presented SIATI has presented “Outstanding the award to Arunakar Mishra, CEO and to honour eminent personalities and Royce India Pvt Ltd; Aswani Bhargava, Scientist & Director General, Electronics with the award for their contributions in contribution and Achievement Award”, Managing Director of Genser Aerospace companies for their outstanding Director-Supplier Management, Boeing & Communication Systems (ECS), optronics, microwave, simulators, missile constituted since 2011, to honour & IT Pvt. Ltd. for his innovative work achievements in the aerospace sector. The International Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.; Defence Research & Development warning systems etc. Asian Power Tech, eminent persons who have made great and extraordinary achievements and awards have been distributed by K Ratna Udayant Malhoutra, CEO Dynamatics; Organisation; Nemichandra, General experienced manufacturer in the field of contribution in the aerospace, R&D, contributions in the aerospace sector. Prabha, Chief Secretary, Government Naresh Palta, CEO Maini Aerospace, Manager, HAL Management Academy Electrical Motors specially designed and Industry and Education. field. Udayant of Karnataka. Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair, KV subramanian, CEO Systems Aid; for her outstanding contributions and Founder President of SIATI and Former Wg Cdr Venugopal Menon(Retd) and Achievements in Aerospace; Ritu Karidhal HAL Chairman, has presided over the Arunakar Mishra, Chairman, Organisation is the Deputy Project Director – Mission Twin Jet Renews Rockwell Collins’ CASP function. Committee have addressed the function. Chandrayaan-2 and Cartosat-3 at Indian Dr Raghu Upadhya, Former Director For the first time, SIATI has honoured Space Research Organization; and Dr rance-based TWIN JET has More than 2,500 customers worldwide customers,” she added. renewed Rockwell Collins’ have enrolled in CASP. Rockwell Collins’ CASP, which has an FCorporate Aircraft Service Thierry Tosi, Vice President and General industry-leading 90 percent contract Program (CASP) for its fleet of 12 Manager, Service Solutions for Rockwell renewal rate, maximizes aircraft Beechcraft 1900D aircraft for the next Collins, has said that the company is proud availability through comprehensive three years, announced Rockwell of its ability to provide Twin Jet with and highly responsive 24/7 global Collins in a statement. About 90% of support that has resulted in improved customer service and support. Quick the customers have renewed the CASP aircraft availability while ensuring access to spares and expert staff keep offered by Rockwell Collins, one of the operational savings. “We look forward aircraft downtime to a minimum. In leading aviation and high-integrity to continuing to meet their needs going addition, CASP provides operators with solutions provider for commercial and forward. Rockwell Collins owns one of the fixed, predictable maintenance costs, military customers around the world. The largest asset pools for standard exchange thus eliminating expenses that can be Corporate Aircraft Service Program (CASP) and forward-deployed equipment, which associated with unexpected repairs. has resulted in increased fleet availability. is available on a priority basis to our

26 27 HAL Holds Global Vendors’ Meet

Forces, HAL remain committed to increase the scope of work to its vendors to ensure success of various programs. “HAL is looking to produce 100 basic trainer aircraft HTT-40 soon once spin tests are completed in the coming months. On rotary wing segment, our efforts are on to achieve basic certification of LUH by the middle of 2018”, he added. Suvarna Raju has also outlined HAL’s key achievements and progress made on important projects and impressed upon the vendors to participate in various projects for mutual benefit. The even has updated the vendors on HAL’s procurement procedures and Inaugural program of HAL’s Global Vendors’ meet held in Bengaluru improvements made by HAL towards ease of doing business. Presentations tate-run aerospace giant company is looking to produce 100 HTT- have been made on variety of subjects Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 40, efforts on to achieve basic certification such as e-procurement, supply-chain Shas conducted the fifth edition of LUH by mid-2018. management challenges etc. The open of its Global Vendors’ Meet. At the event, In his inaugural address, HAL Chairman forum, held on the occasion, has given which has marked the participation of and Managing Director, T Suvarna Raju, opportunities to vendors to put-forth around 80 business partners from India has said that given the company’s large their issues and views. and abroad, HAL has announced that the number of platforms with Indian Defence ‘Naseem-Al-Bahr’: India- Oman Naval Exercise Held

urthering the ties with the naval on for briefing on basic Anti-submarine contributed to strengthening of bilateral force of Oman, the Indian Navy warfare procedures. The Indian Navy ties between India and Sultanate of Fhas conducted the bilateral naval ships along with four Royal Navy of Oman Oman. exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ or ‘Sea Breeze’, ships Al Rasikh, Khassab, Al Mubashir and The first exercise Indian Navy with Royal off the coast of Oman. The exercise, Al Bushra have sailed for the sea phase of Navy of Oman was conducted in 1993, this year, was the 11th edition of the the exercise. and this year marks 24 years of Indian biennial exercise that has begun in 1993. India has an ancient maritime tradition Navy -Royal Navy of Oman bilateral This year, for the first time, an Indian and maritime interaction with Oman exercises. The signing of an MoU on Navy submarine as well as the versatile dates back to over 4000 years B.C. Defence Cooperation in Dec 2005 and P8I, long range maritime aircraft have Bilateral relation between Indian and subsequent establishment of the Joint participated in the event. Oman were formally established with Military Cooperation in Mar 2006 has set The Indian Navy has deployed its ships signing of a 1953 Indo-Oman Treaty of the foundation for increased defence Trikand and Teg to Oman for the exercise. friendship, Navigation and Commerce, cooperation. The naval cooperation Delegations from Royal Navy of Oman a first between India and an Arab between the countries has gradually have embarked Indian Naval Ship Teg country. Since then, Naval exercises have increased in scope and scale.

28 29 AeSI: Elevating India’s Aeronautical Prowess Dr. R.K. Tyagi is considered as a technology leader and turnaround specialist. He is an Electronics and Telecom Engineer as well as distinguished alumni of IIT Roorkee and holds MBA and Ph.D. Under his leadership as CMD, Pawan Hans has started first SEAPLANE operations in Andaman and planned first Indian HELIPORT at New Delhi. Under his chairmanship, HAL has produced the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) (SP- 1) leading to the success of a long-awaited effort of 30 years. Indigenous capability of Su-30 maintenance has been developed. Dr. Tyagi is also an active policy enabler and strategy advisor to Aerospace and defence industry, though various forums like IDSA, CENJOWS, USI and RWSI.

customisation, reducing response time The aerospace sector in India to market needs and reducing the cost. is at the cusp of rapid growth. In order to stay competitive, the Indian In order to stay competitive, the aeronautical industry has to develop a As the new President of the Aeronautical Indian aeronautical industry has clear-cut vision and identify the areas Society of India, could you share your to develop a clear-cut vision and of focus and the gaps in knowledge and vision for the growth of aerospace identify the areas of focus and the policies to achieve success in future. industry in India? gaps in knowledge and policies The Aeronautical Society of India to achieve success in future. The The Indian aerospace industry is one of was formed in the year 1948 with the growth of aeronautical profession the fastest growing sectors in the country. objective to promote the advancement is inextricably involved with the As the President of AeSI, how do you and dissemination of knowledge of growth of aeronautical industry. assess the growth of the industry and its Aeronautical Sciences and Aircraft Therefore, besides advancement challenges? Engineering and elevation of aeronautical in dissemination of knowledge of The aerospace sector in India is at the profession. Over the years, the Society aeronautical sciences, my emphasis cusp of rapid growth. Today, India stands has grown into a major professional body would be also on advocacy of better at third position in terms of domestic in the field of aeronautics, aviation & policies with the governmental passengers carried by air. aerospace. The Society has 16 branches agencies, says Dr. R K Tyagi, who has India’s domestic market is growing at all important centres of aviation in taken charge as the 36th President at the rate of 15% per annum while its the country and has two special interest of Aeronautical Society of India. international market is expanding at groups, CFD Division and Design Division. Dr. Tyagi shares this thoughts with 5% to 7%. With tremendous growth in The focus of the work of Aeronautical Aeromag Asia disposable income as well as with the drop Society of India in the past has been of air fares and recent policy initiatives of INNOVATION AND mainly on technical developments. regional connectivity scheme, this pace My endeavour would be to interact with planning to implement during your term? of growth will only quicken in future. In the industry to understand its need in In line with developing AeSI Technology 20 years’ time, India could be top most LEADERSHIP IN terms of policies that need to be executed Vision 2025 in aerospace and defence, civil aviation market in the world. Indian to accelerate the growth of aerospace we have decided to enlarge the base aerospace industry particularly the AEROSPACE and aeronautical industry in the country. of our corporate members as well as aircraft manufacturing has been, for a The growth of aeronautical profession industry partners. We also plan to set up long time, dependent on the licenced is inextricably involved with the growth a few groups in the different categories production. This must change in future of aeronautical industry. Therefore, of aeronautical and aerospace sector to really grow the aerospace industry in besides advancement in dissemination to evolve policy prescriptions. One of India. April –,  of knowledge of aeronautical sciences, the groups would be given the task of Recent initiatives of Govt. of India in my emphasis would be also on advocacy developing Vision 2025 for aerospace terms of ‘Make in India’ and changes in of better policies with the governmental sector. The need to develop the vision defence procurement procedures can agencies. is felt very strong as the industry and its provide a substantial fillip to this growth. Berlin ExpoCenter Airport nature is changing at a very fast pace. Recently, ISRO has chartered out a very www.ila-berlin.com Recently you have emphasised the need Application of IT robotics and 3D Printing ambitious programme for future. ISRO of developing AeSI Technology Vision is changing the ways in which materials and Government have also realised the 2025 in aerospace and defence. Could and manufacturing processes can be necessity of involving private industry you shed more light onto this? Also, could harnessed in future for evolving better and I am sure this would provide a diverse you talk about the new initiatives you are technologies, achieving higher degree of and robust pace to our future growth.

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eading aeronautical and aerospace Performance in Structure & Materials driven performance in sharing innovative giant Airbus has recognised its top Award has been presented to RUAG Space solutions and aligning technology Ldefence and space suppliers on for its open and pragmatic approach to roadmaps notably in its next generation the occasion of its 4th annual Supplier the design, manufacture and qualification air management and cooling systems and Conference held at Munich on 30th of sub-systems on the Metop A&B and advanced flight control and actuation November. The best-in-class suppliers systems. have been presented with awards for Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, their service in each of the company’s space and related services with a commodity clusters Equipment & Sentinel 1 C&D satellites. workforce of around 134,000. Airbus Systems, Structure & Materials, and Accenture has won the Services offers the most comprehensive range Services & IT etc. The awardees have been & IT Best Performance award for its of passenger airliners, tanker, combat, selected from the entire chain of more efforts towards the development of an transport and mission aircraft, helicopters than 10,000 suppliers of Airbus around Electronic Information Exchange system, etc. and provides the most efficient the world. specifically to support the Airbus C295 civil and military rotorcraft solutions Carlisle Interconnect Technologies aircraft search and rescue programme for worldwide. Martin Weichhardt, Head has won the Best Performance in Canada. Airbus has presented a special of Procurement, Supply Chain and Equipment & Systems Award for its Best Innovator Overall award to Liebherr Logistics at Airbus Defence and Space, outstanding delivery performance Aerospace as a recognition to its overall said that Airbus has immense pleasure in at 99% and flexibility in commercial performance in innovation and service. publicly honouring the contribution of its discussions regarding its supply of cables Liebherr Aerospace has been lauded suppliers to its global success. and connectors to Airbus. The Best for its strong and reliable technology- Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner Cleared for Commercial Service market for our valued customers. “After years of design and testing, our team has proven the quality, safety and reliability of the newest member of the Dreamliner family and we look forward to seeing the airplane in service later this year,” he said. Other aviation regulatory agencies are expected to follow the FAA’s lead and certify the airplane before it enters service. The 787 Dreamliner is a family of super- efficient airplanes with new passenger- pleasing features. As a stretch of the 787-9, the 787-10 retains over 95 percent Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner commonality while adding seats and cargo capacity, setting a new benchmark merican aircraft manufacturer test hours. Boeing’s flight test program for fuel efficiency and operating Boeing has announced that the team took the airplanes through a series economics at 25 percent better fuel per Acompany’s 787-10 Dreamliner of tests to confirm the airplane’s handling, seat and emissions than the airplanes received an amended type certificate systems and overall performance met it will replace. The airplane can fly (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation internal requirements and certification 330 passengers, in a typical two-class Administration (FAA), clearing the standards to ensure safety of flight. configuration, up to 6,430 nautical miles airplane for commercial service. The Brad Zaback, Vice President and General (11,910 km). Boeing has already received awarding of ATC caps a successful flight Manager of the 787 program has said over 170 orders for the 787-10 from nine test program that has begun in March that 787 Dreamliner has met the rigorous customers worldwide. First delivery is 2017, and involved three flight test standards set forth by the FAA, and the expected to Singapore Airlines in the first airplanes that accumulated about 900 company is eager to bring the airplane to half of 2018.

32 33 Singapore-India Enhance Defence Ties Singapore Defence Minister Flies India’s Tejas Fighter

developed Defence Minister. Ng has flown in Tejas fighter aircraft. during a visit to Kalaikunda air base where Ng Eng, who about 100 Singapore air force personnel took a half-an- have stationed at Kalaikunda with six F16s hour flight in for India-Singapore annual joint exercises. the rear cockpit Dr Ng was in India as part of the India- of fighter in Singapore Defence Dialogue held at the skies of Delhi. He has said that India-Singapore Kalaikunda defence cooperation relationship has airbase in West been very strong over the past few years Bengal, has and is growing further. India’s strategic become the partnership with Singapore is part of first civilianIndia’s Look-East policy and thereby foreigner to fly improve its historic ties with the island Tejas. country. After the Behind the light-hearted banter, the flight Ng has India-Singapore defence cooperation ndia’s Light Combat Aircraft project hailed Tejas saying that the flight on its agreement is serious business. It was ITejas gets another shot in the arm wings was “excellent and very impressive”. signed first in 2003 and then upgraded as Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Two Tejas aircrafts that were flown in in November 2015 when PM Modi visited Hen has taken a flight in Tejas, which is from Bengaluru to Kalaikunda airbase Singapore to celebrate 50 years of India’s first indigenously designed and for displaying them to the Singapore diplomatic ties. GE and Tata Group to Jointly Build LEAP Engine Components

Singapore Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen with Nirmala Sitharaman between the two to superiority, efficient fuel consumption, jointly manufacture performance for powering single-aisle he second India -Singapore Defence threat of terrorism. ministers have also welcomed the renewal CFM International commercial jets. The LEAP engine family, TMinisters’ Dialogue, aimed at Of significance during this meeting of the Air Force Bilateral Agreement on LEAP engine a product of CFM International, a 50/50 the enhancement of the defence ties has been the conclusion of the India- the side-lines of the 11th Singapore-India components in joint company of GE and Safran Aircraft between the two nations, has been Singapore Bilateral Agreement for Navy Defence Policy Dialogue in January this India, for the global Engines, have more than 26 customers successfully concluded in Delhi. The Cooperation, which will lead to increased year, and looked forward to the successful supply chain. The currently, operating more than 140 dialogue has been the continuation of the cooperation in maritime security, joint renewal of the Army Bilateral Agreement CFM LEAP engine aircraft on four continents. revised Defence Cooperation Agreement exercises, temporary deployments next year. parts manufactured John L. Flannery, Chairman and CEO of (DCA) 2015 to further strengthen the from each other’s naval facilities and Both Ministers have also discussed in India will be GE has said that the company look forward longstanding defence relationship mutual logistics support. Both Ministers Singapore’s proposal to expand the sourced for GE’s to working with Tata group to meet the between the Singapore Armed Forces have said that they look forward to the Code of Unplanned Encounters at Sea global supply chain. growing demand for LEAP engines. “Our (SAF) and the Indian Armed Forces. commemoration of the 25th anniversary to all ADMM-Plus countries as well as to The partnership collaboration in building innovative Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral establish guidelines for air encounters reaffirms technologies will support the ‘Make in Defence of the Republic of India and Exercise next year. Dr Ng has agreed between military aircraft, to reduce commitment to India’ vision of the Indian government,” Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence of to India’s proposal for continuous and the risk of miscalculations. They have the “Make in India” he said. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Republic of Singapore have jointly institutionalised naval engagements in commended the progress made since initiative. The two Tata Sons, has said that Tata group look John L. Flannery, Chairman & CEO, GE and Mr. N. reaffirmed the importance of maintaining their shared maritime space, including the India-Singapore Defence Technology companies have also forward to working with GE to build more Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons meeting in maritime freedom of navigation and establishing maritime exercises with like- Steering Committee has been set up in Mumbai for talks on strategic partnership. announced their expertise and strengthen India’s defence trade consistent with international law. minded regional/ ASEAN partners. October 2006 to launch joint research intention to jointly manufacturing capabilities. “Tata group’s Both Ministers have emphasised the Dr Ng has expressed his appreciation projects. Dr Ng has expressed his igital Industrial Company pursue military engine and aircraft system partnership with GE will help drive importance of international cooperation for India’s continued support for the SAF’s gratitude for India’s offer of its test ranges GE and Tata group, India’s opportunities for the India market. synergies in defence manufacturing and in tackling transnational security threats, training in India, covered by the Air Force and infrastructure to Singapore for the Dleading global enterprise, have The LEAP engine is the world’s leading focus on innovation to support our armed and measures to collectively tackle the and Army Bilateral Agreements. Both conduct of testing and R&D. announced the signing of an agreement jet engine known for its technological forces,” he said.

34 35 DRDO Successfully Conducts IAI to Undertake a Structural Interceptor Missile Test Transformation scoring a direct hit on incoming missile. The interceptor was launched from Dr across all aviation operations. The interceptor missile, test-fired from APJ Abdul Kalam Island at appropriate The main initiative to be implemented at Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of time for interception. It was initially under the transformation is the Odisha on December 28, has directly hit guided by the Inertial Navigational establishment of a single aviation group the target at an altitude of about 15Km in System and the radars. Later, the seeker for all IAI’s aviation businesses. Currently, the sky above the island, and destroyed it has taken over after a proper lock on IAI is structured in six independent into fragments. to the target and guided the missile groups, each with turnover of several The direct interception has been the towards the target. All the radars, Electro hundreds of millions of US Dollars. The fourth in a row, where the missiles have Optical and Telemetry Stations have new group will focus on four business scored a perfect hit on the enemy missile. tracked both the missiles, and recorded lines namely aircraft development The spectacular success puts India in the final interception. Directors of DRDO and manufacturing; development and the league of a very few select nations laboratories namely RCI, ASL, LRDE and production of aviation assemblies; aircraft world over in the arena of critical defence ITR have reviewed the entire launch conversion and enhancement; and aircraft technology. At present, the US, Russia, operations. maintenance. The Board of Directors of IAI Israel, France and China are known to have The Defence Minister Nirmala Harel Locker, Chairman of the Board has named Yossi Melamed, Executive Vice Joseph Weiss, President and CEO the system in place. The DRDO expects to Sitharaman congratulated DRDO for President & General Manager of Bedek have a completely functional BMD within elevating the country to few select srael’s largest aerospace and defence Aviation Group as the General Manager of he said. a few years. nations having such BMD capability. company, Israel Aerospace Industries the new group. Joseph Weiss, IAI’s President and In textbook style launch, the incoming Scientific Advisor to The Defence Minister I(IAI), has decided to undertake a IAI Chairman, Harel Locker, has said CEO, has said that recent years saw ballistic missile, launched from LC-III & Director General (Missiles & Strategic structural transformation by consolidating that IAI is undertaking a structural the global civilian aviation market complex of ITR, has followed the exact Systems) Dr G Sateesh Reddy has said its businesses into a single aviation group. change process into a business line growing consistently at 5%-7% a year, path of intended ballistic missile. Radars that the repeat performance of the IAI has announced that the company’s oriented structure that will strengthen and IAI intends to make the necessary iving a further fillip to India’s located at different stations far-off, have interception demonstrates the country’s Board of Directors, chaired by Harel the company’s edge in the fiercely- adaptations of its operations to benefit Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) acquired the target, tracked them, and professional capability in high technology Locker, approved IAI’s CEO& President, competitive global markets. “The from this growth. “The new decision is GShield, the interceptor missile, passed on to the Master Control Centre oriented Ballistic Missile Defence. Vice Joseph Weiss’ proposal to implement transformation is implemented at a time expected to respond effectively to the developed by Defence Research and (MCC), which generated the expected Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sirish Deo, a structural transformation aimed at in which many countries bring home challenges, while placing IAI on par with Development Organisation (DRDO) has trajectory of the target and alerted the and other senior officials of Armed Forces creating a stronger business oriented their manufacturing operations, and are the global leaders,” he said. successfully completed the test-fire by interceptor missile. have witnessed the event. structure, and unified management fighting aggressively for market shares.,” BELL’s Mirabel Facility Elbit Systems to Supply Completes 5000th Aircraft Simulators for Israeli AF merican aerospace manufacturer for 100 Bell 407GXPs earlier this year. smooth delivery of the rest of the 407s on a total amount of $74 million dollars. It Bell Helicopter has announced “This is an incredible milestone for Bell order.” said Cynthia Garneau. includes a set up phase of approximately Athat the company’s Canadian Helicopter and a testament to the talent To celebrate this significant moment three years and a ten-year operating facility located in Mirabel has completed and dedication of everyone here at in BHTCL’ history, all Mirabel employees period. its 5,000th aircraft. Cynthia Garneau, Mirabel and across the company. We are proudly gathered around the 5000th After signing the contract Elbit Systems president, Bell Helicopter Textron Canada confident this new 407GXP will live up to aircraft in the facility’s Delivery Center will set up and operate the IAF upgraded Ltd (BHTCL), has said that the 5,000th the high performance that SHC expects for a special ceremony. The Bell 407GXP, C-130H and C-130J training centre, aircraft, a Bell 407GXP, will be owned by from the aircraft and we look forward to launched in 2015, is an upgrade to the providing two inter-connected flight China’s Shaanxi Helicopter Co. Ltd. (SHC), working with SHC to bring this aircraft Bell 407 product line that provides an simulators. It will enable both single and which had signed a purchase agreement into service in China and ensure the additional 50 lbs. (22.5 kg) of payload C-130J-Super-Hercules squadron training and a ground crew capability, coupled with a new M250 Rolls- simulator will be installed to enable high Royce engine that improves performance srael-based international defence Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace fidelity training of aircraft maintenance and fuel efficiency delivering class- electronics company Elbit Systems Division. procedures. leading hot and high performance. There ILtd. will sign a contract with the Israeli He has said that Elbit Systems will It is for the first time that Israeli Ministry are almost 1,400 Bell 407s in operation Ministry of Defence regarding the supply provide and operate flight simulators for of defence is giving contract to a around the world today performing of flight simulators to the upgraded C-130 the upgraded C-130H Hercules and C-130J private company for the supply of flight a myriad of missions in the corporate, series transport aircrafts of the nation’s Super Hercules tactical transport aircrafts simulators after the successful completion Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Air Force (IAF). The decision has been of the Israeli Air Force (IAF). The contract of the upgrade program of the IAF’s (HEMS) and energy space. announced by Yoram Shmuely, General will last for a period of thirteen years with C-130H aircraft fleet.

36 37 ‘HAL Nashik will Continue Manufacturing Su-30 MKI’: Bhamre

Dynamatic Technologies Limited affirmed the successful public private partnership in outsourcing of aircraft assemblies, first time in the country, which has become role model under `Make in India’ program. This should be future model not only of HAL but other companies also. There is a need for larger ecosystem of Private Enterprises to transform themselves for greater participation in the aerospace sector to support the Govt’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The minister has lauded HAL for being instrumental in nurturing a competitive aviation eco-system in he Minister of State for Defence, successful integration of BraMos on Su-30 India by way of collaborating with private Dr. Subhash Bhamre has said MKI, 40 more aircraft will undergo such industries as outsourced partners. Tthat the work load for Nashik integration. Besides this, HAL can shift Bhamre has further said that it is a will continue to flow even after Su-MKI part of its LCA manufacturing at Nashik welcome move that private organizations manufacturing and production activities and there is possibility of FGFA work including MSMEs are being engaged conclude in next few years. “HAL facilities happening at Nashik. He has assured HAL in Design & Developments of products are of national importance and hence the full support of government in this and technologies. He has urged all the the government will not let them to be regard. The summit has also marked the stake holders of aerospace and defence idle. The facility at Nashik will continue to 100th delivery of Shipset of Su-30 MKI manufacturing eco-system to contribute. play its role in developing the aerospace Assemblies, which has been symbolically With the availability of state-of-the art capabilities of the country, said the handed over by Udayanth Malhotra, infrastructure and expertise built over minister while inaugurating the Public CEO&MD of Dynamatic Technologies the years, additional orders on HAL would Private Partnership (PPP) Summit under Limited, Bengaluru, to Suvarna Raju in the help IAF bridge the gap between the Make-in-India held at HAL Nashik in presence of the Minister. existing and desired squadron strength December. Bhamre in his speech has pointed in the shortest possible time. This is Bhamre has further said that HAL has out that the delivery of 100th Ship set possible with Public-Private partnership, the world class facilities and given the of Su-30 MKI Assemblies to HAL from said Bhamre. S K Chourasia Appointed as DG of Ordnance Factories unil Kumar Chourasia, IOFS, has Ordnance Factories Service in 1981. Sbeen appointed as the new Director After taking charge Chourasia has urged General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF). OFB to be competitive and galvanize Chourasia will also be the Chairman of every possible resource to stand tall as the the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). Both Complete Combat Solution Provider for appointments have been made by the the nation. Ministry of Defence with effect from With a liberalised Defence Market, December 1, 2017. higher expectations from customers, and Chourasia has been a member of OFB most crucially the growing competition previously with the charge of Material & from national and international players, Components division. Being a Mechanical OFB faces tougher challenges. Engineering graduate from Jabalpur He has put emphasis on ‘Quality and thereafter earning an M Tech from of Products’ as the key to meet all IIT Kanpur, Chourasia has joined Indian challenges.

38 39 ICGS Sujay to Execute INS Kalvari - A Prime Multifarious Maritime Tasks Example of Make in India

nabling the Indian Coast Guard features include 30mm CRN 91 Naval Gun, at sea. The ship draws 2350 tons(GRT) to further maintain a round-the- Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Integrated propelled by two 9100 KW diesel engines Eclock maritime security cover Machinery Control System (IMCS), Power to attain a maximum speed of 23 Knots along India’s coastal territory, the Offshore Management System (PMS) and High and has an endurance of 6000 NM at Patrol Vessel (OPV) ICGS Sujay has been Power External Fire Fighting System. economical speed. The sustenance and trengthening the nation’s submarine warfare, India’s first the process of submarine construction has again started in the commissioned. Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajendra Singh has said that the ICG reach, coupled with the latest and modern indigenous Scorpene-Class submarine INS Kalvari, built country and it should not stop. She has emphasized the need to “Sujay”, the sixth in the series of six 105m enhanced the presence significantly on equipment and systems, provides Sujay Sunder Project 75 (Kalvari Class), has been commissioned avoid episodic starts and stops in the industry, and maintain a Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), has been the coastline with its large inventory to the capability to perform the role of a into the Indian Navy. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has pool of skills needed to build high technology platforms within commissioned by Director General of serve the two objectives of deterrence command platform to accomplish all dedicated INS Kalvari to the nation, at a grand ceremony held at the country, sustenance of which would lead to a virtuous cycle Indian Coast Guard Rajendra Singh at a and reassurance. ICG’s presence at sea has Coast Guard charter of duties. the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The Prime Minister has described of betterment for Indian industry, retention of skills and better grand ceremony in Goa. Rajendra Singh more than doubled to 35-40 ships and ICGS ‘Sujay’ is commanded by Deputy INS Kalvari as a prime example of “Make in India.” The event has peace dividends to the nation. has said that the addition of new vessels 8-10 aircraft sorties per day. The Coast Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka and also marked the formal induction into the Navy of the first of Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba has stated that the had helped the Coast Guard to double Guard has added 17 aircraft to its fleet in manned by 12 Officers and 94 men. the six submarines being constructed at Mazagon Docks Ltd., in commissioning of INS Kalvari marked a milestone in the journey its presence and surveillance in Indian the last decade, and its current inventory The ship on joining Coast Guard fleet at collaboration with the French builder M/s Naval Group. of the Indian Navy towards indigenous submarine building. waters. of 134 ships is more than double of pre- Paradip, will be deployed extensively Narendra Modi has described the submarine as an excellent “The Indian Navy is deeply committed to the principle of ‘Sujay’, meaning ‘Great Victory’, is a 2009. “We have 12 offshore patrol vessels, for EEZ surveillance and other duties as illustration of the fast-growing strategic partnership between indigenisation and the Government’s thrust on ‘Make in India’. projection of Indian Coast Guard’s will 19 fast patrol vessels, and 33 interceptor enshrined in the Coast Guard Charter, India and France. He has said that the INS Kalvari will add even Commissioning of Kalvari is a testimony of our resolve and these and commitment “To serve and Protect” boats are being built indigenously at to safeguard the maritime interests of more strength to the Indian Navy. INS Kalvari can undertake achievements are a result of the Indian Navy’s proactive and the maritime interest of the nation. The various Indian shipyards,” Singh said. India. The commissioning of ICGS Sujay offensive operations spanning across the entire spectrum of integrated approach to achieve self-reliance,” he said. ship is based at Paradip, Odisha under the Sujay has been designed to carry will enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s Maritime Warfare. Kalvari is the first Indian Naval vessel to be INS Kalvari is manned by a team comprising 08 officers and operational and administrative control of one twin engine Light Helicopter and operational capability to discharge the built using the modular approach of construction. The overall 35 sailors with Captain SD Mehendale at the helm as her first Commander Coast Guard Region (North- five high speed boats including two multifarious maritime tasks. length of the submarine is 67.5 metres and is about 12.3 metres Commanding Officer. East). This 105-metre OPV has been Quick Reaction Inflatable Boats for swift The induction of a sophisticated and in height. The commissioning will augment the offensive capability of the designed and built indigenously by Goa boarding operations, search and rescue, state-of-the-art OPV will give fillip to the The Minister for Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman, has said that Indian Navy, and the Western Naval Command. Shipyard Ltd and is fitted with state-of- law enforcement and maritime patrol. The protection of India’s vast coastline of the-art navigation and communication ship is also capable of carrying pollution Eastern Seaboard, and the maritime state equipment, sensors and machineries. 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Aeromag_Dubai_Airshow_ILA2018_B2B_205x280_en.indd 1 24.10.2017 12:16:51 “21st century is described Rostec to Promote Helicopters as Asia’s century”: PM to South-East Asian Markets stability in the Indian Ocean region. “The and Deputy CEO of Rostec cooperation. The purpose of ocean’s innate potential adds economic State Corporation. Under this organization is to increase muscle to our national development. the Agreement, Progression the presence of Russian That is why, India is well aware of the Pte. Ltd. and RSBC will companies, primarily Rostec, challenges such as sea-borne terrorism, conduct market research in South-East Asia, a strategic piracy, and drug trafficking, that not just in the interests of “Russian region for Russia” he added. India, but other nations in the region also Helicopters”, as well as Andrey Boginsky, CEO of have to face. India is playing a key role in promotions and engage in the Holding “Helicopters of tackling these challenges,” he added. activities aimed at attracting Russia, has said that South- Narendra Modi has said that India investment and building East Asia is one of the most believes that the world is one family, and international alliances in promising markets for the is fulfilling its global responsibilities. India ith an aim to with the Centre for Overseas Singapore and other countries Holding, and the company has played the role of “first responder” for expand its Promotion of Russian of South-East Asia. is planning to significantly its partner countries, in times of crises. Whelicopter market High-tech Companies and Nikolay Volobuev has said increase the supply of civil “The human face of Indian diplomacy in South-East Asia, Russian Presentation of Investment that the aim of the agreement engineering equipment to the and Indian security establishment is our Helicopters, part of Rostec Projects. is to increase the sales of countries of the region, and speciality. A strong and capable India State Corporation has signed The document has been helicopters in the South- the new agreement signed has a vital role to play for humanity. The agreement with Singapore. jointly signed by Andrei East Asian region that offers will provide a basis for further he Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the Region,” he said while speaking at countries of the world wish to walk with Russian Helicopters, Singapore Shibitov, Deputy CEO for considerable growth potential. work. “Singapore is one of has said that the 21st century is the commissioning ceremony of INS India on the path of peace and stability,” company Progression Pte. Production and Innovation “The Center for Promotion of the world’s key economic and Tdescribed as Asia’s century. “It is Kalvari submarine at the Naval Dockyard, he added. The Prime Minister has said that Ltd. and the Russia-Singapore of the “Helicopters of Russia”, Russian High-tech Companies, technological centers, and also certain that the road to development Mumbai. the entire ecosystem related to defence Business Council (RSBC) have Director of Progression Pte. which we are currently our presence here opens new in the 21st century goes through the The Prime Minister has said that India and security has started to change in signed an agreement on Ltd. Tio Chu Lai and Nikolay opening in Singapore, will horizons for the Holding” he Indian Ocean. That is why the Indian is fully alert with regard to its global, the last three years. Congratulating cooperation and collaboration Volobuev, Chairman of RSBC become the main driver for said. Ocean has a special place in the policies strategic and economic interests in the the successful decommissioning of INS of the Government. This vision can Indian Ocean. That is why, the modern Kalvari, Modi has said that the skill-set be understood through the acronym and multi-dimensional Indian Navy plays accumulated during the manufacture of Rostec Offers Russian Helicopters’ SAGAR - Security and Growth for All in a leading role in promoting peace and INS Kalvari is an asset for India. HAL’s Dornier 228 Gets Shares to Singapore Investors of Rostec). He has told so to South East Asia”. In addition, the participants of Russia Mr. Chemezov has noted Commercial Flight Nod Singapore Business Forum that Rostec will continue (RSBF) “Promotion of Russian the tendency of attracting with certificate of airworthiness to HAL’s transport aircraft”. Dornier 228 has Advanced Technologies”. investors in non-military Dornier 228. The 19-seater aircraft has, till been developed specifically to meet “We`ve got an approval for industries. now, been used only by defence forces. the manifold requirements of utility and the sale of up to 25% share in In February 2017, Rostec Now, HAL can sell this plane to airlines commuter transport, third level services Russian Helicopters and at the has signed an agreement in India, and it can be used by them and air-taxi operations, coast guard duties moment we sold only 12%. We for the sale of 12% share in for regional flights under the central and maritime surveillance. The non- are ready to consider offers Russian Helicopters to the government’s ambitious UDAN scheme. pressurised plane has a maximum cruise from Singapore companies consortium of the Russian he Made-in-India plane, Dornier The government is expected to provide speed of 428kmph and a range of 700 km. in case we receive them” said Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) 228 aircraft, will soon ferry some special incentives to the operators It is capable of night flying. Chemezov. and Arab investors for $300 Tcivilians on its wings, as the who are using this plane. Also, HAL has HAL has successfully carried out the test Chemezov has also said milllion. A total of 25% of Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) plans to sell this plane for civil use in flights of Dornier 228 at Kanpur airport he Rostec State Chemezov, at the recent that the Corporation is ready Russian Helicopters shares are has given the approval for its commercial neighbouring countries such as Nepal and after DGCA approved its commercial Corporation has Russia Singapore Business to create joint ventures going to be sold in 2 stages: on flight operations. Hindustan Aeronautics Sri Lanka. According to HAL, its ‘transport purpose. Tannounced that it is Forum (RSBF). with Singapore not only in 1st stage Rostec sold 12% of Ltd (HAL)-manufactured Dornier 228, aircraft division’ in Kanpur division has While the DGCA has now allowed willing to offer the companies, Sergey Chemezov has not Russia but also in Singapore. shares for $300 million, second the first plane to be made in the country commenced the manufacturing of the Dornier 228 to be used for commercial share to Singapore investors. ruled out the possibility According to Mr. Chemezov stage provides for attraction for commercial flights, to be used for civil variant of Dornier 228 aircraft. flights, HAL has said that it can also be The announcement has of Singapore investors to it could be “centers for of another $300 million. In the civilian flights. The DGCA has given The HAL describes the Dornier 228 as used for “pollution prevention” and been made by the CEO of acquire a share in Russian equipment maintenance and meantime, 100% of holding`s type certification to this aircraft along “a highly versatile multi-purpose light “executive transport”. Rostec Corporation, Sergey Helicopters holding (part for products promotion in shares value is $2.35 billion.

42 43 have relied on that status. Retrospective Cyber-Challenges on the Rise software upgrade to enhance the security of existing systems tends to be costly, ineffective, or both. The net result is that in Aerospace Industry security compromise carries a very real threat to the exemplary safety record Cybersecurity currently represents the established by the aviation industry. biggest challenge in modern aerospace system development and certification. Retrospective Are the aerospace industry and other software upgrade to enhance the security of stakeholders, including regulators, ready existing systems tends to be costly, ineffective, for the security-based challenges? or both. The net result is that security I have observed the growth of compromise carries a very real threat to the the aerospace industry and careful exemplary safety record established by the acceptance of newer technologies by aviation industry. Organizations should devise regulators for many decades. While appropriate plans, procedures and approaches stakeholders (OEMs and suppliers) push to manage these multiple layers of security. for innovative technologies, regulators In addressing security considerations in the try to measure the impact of technology lowest “embedded” layer, my recommendation on their safety specific mission and would be to adopt security-driven development values. Connectivity represents the in parallel with existing safety focused latest of these technological changes, processes. It is much easier to integrate security and managing security while ensuring focused architectures early in the development safety is an overwhelming task for all the lifecycle than it is to retrospectively add stakeholders. security measures after a system is developed, The challenge is to find a common says Dr Mike Henell, Founder, Liverpool Data security framework with ground rules Research Associates (LDRA). Dr Hennell speaks encompassing various guidelines to form to Aeromag Asia about the cybersecurity a synergetic and symbiotic ecosystem. implementation against security vulnerabilities, particularly where secure challenges in aerospace and aviation industry. For example, in LRU and aircraft system vulnerabilities like CWE, CVE, and others. domains share network infrastructure software, DO-326 based guidelines from This is necessary because many high-level with less critical, connected domains. The After 23 years as a professor at the University of Liverpool, However, in my opinion, cybersecurity RTCA are most appropriate, whereas ISO languages such as C and C++ were not analysis of access vectors, threat vectors, currently represents the biggest 27000 based guidelines and NIST based developed with safety and security as a threat scenarios, and of threat impact Dr Mike Hennell has founded LDRA, and was the principal challenge in modern aerospace system standards could be applied to supporting priority. Many code constructs and library on assets is required. Security measures, architect of the LDRA tool suite. As technical director, he development and certification. The IT infrastructure. functions are open to misuse, potentially security-based architecture and designs continues to guide the development of LDRA technology. He aviation industry has long been well The overlapping security boundaries introducing vulnerabilities which could must also be implemented. actively participates in both the MISRA C and C++ committees, known for its safety focus, and that between OEMs, airlines, data link be exploited as part of a fully-fledged Network Security represents the takes on a new complexion now that the service providers and other data centre attack. Secure coding guidelines such as uppermost security layer. Company as well as the international committee developing and aviation network and even aircraft are providers need to be defined precisely, CERT and MISRA help to identify these intranet networks have the potential to promoting the new avionics software standard, DO-178C. Dr increasingly being connected to private with clearly formulated individual and potentially unsafe and insecure code be compromized from inside or outside. Mike Hennell has committed more than 40 years to developing networks, the internet, or both. Services joint responsibilities. Security duties constructs during the code review phase, Organization wide networks need and promoting cutting edge software testing and development offered vary from customer services and common practices must be shared and Static Application Security Testing to be defended against cyberattack. exemplified by high-speed broadband between the various stakeholders to (SAST) tools can help by verifying that Switches, gateways, firewalls, intrusion processes to enhance software quality and reliability. and in-flight entertainment (IFE), to flight avoid ill-defined “gaps”. source code meets the chosen guidelines detection systems and routers need to support functions including weather Given that the need for these practices is and standards. be configured and managed correctly Could you talk about the challenges in design assurance levels. data, maintenance, ACARS over IP, and so new to so many, it will not be feasible to Dynamic Application Security Testing in accordance with a clearly defined aerospace safety certification processes in Given this background, it is unsurprising database upload. create such a security mindset overnight. (DAST) tools are also available to help organizational security policy. modern times? that the regulatory authorities, and The aviation world is consequently expose susceptibility to such as cross- Organizations should devise Let us first understand the lineage of hence the industry as a whole have been now starting to face the same challenges What is expected of stakeholders to site scripting, SQL injection, command appropriate plans, procedures and the aerospace certification process, which cautious in adopting new technologies as providers of connected services address the challenges? injection, path traversal and insecure approaches to manage these multiple was derived from MIL standards and so is such as object-oriented technology, elsewhere, for example in the automotive In my opinion, there are three layers of server configuration. layers of security. In addressing security heavily influenced by the DOD/MIL system model-based system development, sector and the IIoT. However, the risks security to consider - namely embedded System Security represents the middle considerations in the lowest “embedded” and software development practices. The formal methods, and multi-core associated with connectivity are arguably application security, system security and of the three layers. Within the aircraft layer, my recommendation would be core objective of the certification process hardware. Tool qualification processes even higher in the case of the aviation network security. Let me expand further. system, a multitude of LRUs and other to adopt security-driven development is therefore to achieve safety assurance reflect the same cautious approach network. Embedded Application Security devices communicate by means of in parallel with existing safety focused in design, operation, and maintenance. and involve considerable deliberation The biggest part of this challenge is represents the lowest level security various buses (RS232, RS485, MIL, processes. It is much easier to integrate Aerospace certification processes focus between the various stakeholders, which rooted in the fact that isolation has been layer. For example, measures to ensure ARINC) and network connections (LAN, security focused architectures early in on rigorous verification to ensure that the is clearly justified but can be a source of a sufficient guarantee of security for embedded application security WLAN,4G LTE). Enhanced connectivity the development lifecycle than it is to safety-critical functions meet appropriate frustration. many years, and practices and processes include the checking of code level brings multiple security issues and retrospectively add security measures

44 45 BrahMos Successfully Test-Fired from Su-30 MKI ton is the heaviest weapon sensors of the missile. The to be deployed on India’s Su- Indian Navy has provided 30 fighter aircraft, upgraded complete support for the test by Hindustan Aeronautics flight by ensuring availability Limited to carry the missile. of the target, and assuring Brahmos, the world-class range safety clearance in the weapon with multi-platform, sea. The successful integration multi-mission role is now has once again proven the capable of being launched capability of the nation to from Land, Sea and Air, complete such processes completing the tactical cruise without other nations’ help. missile triad for India. The Defence Minister he Indian Air Force (IAF) The missile has been gravity The integration process Nirmala Sitharaman has has created history dropped from the Su-30 from of BrahMos onto Su-30 MKI congratulated DRDO and Tby successfully flight- fuselage, and the two-stage aircraft has been a challenging BrahMos for the outstanding testing the airborne version missile’s engine fired up and process which involved accomplishment. Dr Sudhir of world’s fastest supersonic straightway propelled towards mechanical, electrical and Mishra, DG (BrahMos) & CEO cruise missile BrahMos. The the intended target. software modifications on & MD, BrahMos Aerospace IAF has successfully fired the The glorious maiden test aircraft. The IAF engineers along with senior IAF officials, BrahMos air version anti- firing of Brahmos Air Launched have undertaken the Scientists and Officials from shipping missile from its Cruise Missile (ALCM) from Su- software development for DRDO and BrahMos have frontline Su-30 MKI fighter 30MKI will bolster the IAF’s air the integration. The HAL has witnessed the missile test. aircraft off the Eastern Coast combat operations capability completed the mechanical The Su-30 MKI fighter, from of India. In a copybook style, from stand-off ranges. The and electrical modifications which the missile was fired, the BrahMos launched from IAF has become the first in on Su-30 MKI. One of the was flown by the test crew the Su-30 MKI that took off the world to achieve the feat major challenges overcome comprising Wg Cdr Prashant from Kalaikunda airbase has of successfully firing an air by scientists of RCI, DRDO in Nair and Wg Cdr KP Kiran followed the desired trajectory launched 2.8 Mach surface the missile development was Kumar. Brahmos is a joint before directly hitting the attack missile of this category. the optimization of Transfer venture between DRDO of target in the Bay of Bengal. Brahmos ALCM weighing 2.5 Alignment of the inertial India and NPOM of Russia.

after a system is developed. transportation. 26262, DO178B/C, IEC 62304, tomorrow’s software safety & Nevertheless, a potential LDRA offers softwareIEC 61508, IEEE 12207, or EN security professionals with the challenge lies in the implicit tools, services, and skills 50128. right skill sets. need to blend existing safety development programmes for The LDRA Certification The LDRA Competency processes with upcoming both industry and academia. Services (LCS) team provides Centre (LCC) is a world- security processes, and The key features of the LDRA unique tailor-made consulting class training facility for yet maintain a coherent tool suite are the automation services to OEMs and suppliers the development of safety development framework. of requirements tracing, to help them to achieve and security skills. It offers unit testing, programming compliance to domain- a one-stop solution for the What are LDRA’s offering for standards checking, specific standards (aerospace, assembly and maintenance safety and security embedded complexity metrics analysis, automotive and others), and of a competent workforce for market? data flow anomaly detection, to efficiently clear certification safety-critical and security- We are a leader in software code coverage, regression and compliance hurdles. critical industries. LCC safety & security solutions. testing, and host/target offerings for the aerospace For over 42 years, we testing. These solutions help The LDRA Academia Alliance sector includes training in the have been working with developers to overcome the Program (LAAP) aims to DO-178C, DO-254, ARP 4754A, leading companies across challenges of showing real- providing expertise for a ARP 4761, and MIL-STD-882E the world to create safe time software to be as reliable, safe and secure tomorrow. standards. These courses and secure products in rugged and as error-free as Under this program, LDRA are created and delivered sectors such as aerospace possible, perhaps to adhere collaborates with leading by DERs, functional safety & defence, automotive, to functional safety and/or academic institutes around experts and Subject Matter medical, industrial and rail security standards such as ISO the world to provide Experts (SMEs).

46 47 AAI Launches New Web AeSI calls for Higher Participation Por t al ‘A I M-Ind ia’ by Women Professionals Shroff and four other women pilots. IWPA ‘AIM-India’ will provide dynamically- is a sister society of AeSI, and shares a managed and integrated aeronautical common objective of advancement in information package through the the world of aeronautics and aerospace provision and exchange of quality assured through sharing of knowledge. aeronautical data, in collaboration with Dr. Tyagi has said that the women stakeholders. The new portal will also pilots today account for 12% of the provide easy access to duly notified total pilots in India, which is the highest aeronautical data/information along with when compared to any other country a link to the Aeronautical Information in the world. However, there is a need Circulars, which are issued by the of more women professionals in the Directorate General of Civil Aviation field of aviation and aerospace, as the (DGCA). The portal can be reached using Indian aviation and aerospace sectors are the link https://aim-india.aai.aero or growing fast with expected investments through the corporate website of AAI of more than $220 billion in the next Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa; Mohini Shroff, Founder Trustee, IWPA; portal, www.aai.aero. 10 years, and the regional connectivity Dr. R.K. Tyagi, President, AeSI; Harapreet A.D. Singh, President IWPA; Aeronautical Information Service Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation etc. at the inauguration of scheme expects to open up 70 new is a service established in support ‘International Conference for Women in Aviation and Aerospace, Delhi airports in the next one year. For ensuring of international civil aviation, and is more women participation, requisite responsible for the dissemination of he Aeronautical Society of India encouragement for higher participation policy initiatives need to be initiated by aeronautical data and aeronautical has called for higher participation of women professions in all fields of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, he said. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI launching the web portal ‘AIM-India’ information, necessary for the of women professionals in the aviation and aerospace sectors including During the conference, the women developed for dissemination of aeronautical information to all airlines and airports. T safety, regularity and efficiency of air aviation and aerospace sectors in India. R&D and defence. professionals from various airlines in ith an aim to ensure hassle- India has launched a new web portal. navigation. DGCA India, through Civil Dr. R.K. Tyagi, President, Aeronautical Indian Women Pilots’ Association India, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, ISRO, free dissemination of The portal, named ‘AIM-India’, has been Aviation Requirements, has delegated Society of India (AeSI), while speaking (IWPA) has organised the conference DRDO, Indian Railways have showcased Waeronautical information launched by Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, the responsibility for the provision of at the ‘International Conference for on the occasion of its golden jubilee their contributions and future plans for to airlines, airports and other users of Chairman, Airports Authority of India, in Aeronautical Information Services to the Women in Aviation and Aerospace ‘in celebrations. IWPA was formed in the enhanced women participation in the Indian airspace, the Airport Authority of the presence of senior officials of AAI. Airports Authority of India. Delhi, has called for policy initiatives and year 1967 by Chanda Sawant, Mohini related areas. Eurosam Wins Contract to Define Turkey’s Indigenous MDS development and production contract for the future system meeting the operational requirements of the Turkish Air Force. This study paves the way for the launch of a three-country guarantee Turkey has full joint Long-Range Air and employment autonomy, and Missile Defence Program. The will allow a sovereign choice future system will be ready by of integration level within uropean missile Long-Range Air and Missile the middle of the next decade NATO. The joint development manufacturer Eurosam Defence System. The contract with a state-of-the-art military activity is expected to Ehas announced that award has been made during capability designed to counter support Turkey’s indigenous the Turkish government has the meeting of President the most challenging threats air and missile development awarded the company, along Recep Tayyip Erdogan and (stealth aircraft, UAVs, cruise programme in addition to with Turkish companies President Emmanuel Macron missiles, and ballistic missiles). opening up prospects for Aselsan and Roketsan, with in Paris recently. Scheduled to The system is expected to exports and longer-term co- a contract for the definition last 18 months, this definition meet three countries’ basic operation of Turkey, Italy and study of the future Turkish study aims at preparing the operational needs and it will France.

48 49 Def Ministry Clears Contracts Nirmala Sitharaman Takes Worth Rs.2420 Cr to Skies in SU-30 MKI The P-8I used by the Indian Navy is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon of US Navy. Currently, the Indian Navy has a fleet of eight Boeing P-8I planes at the INS Rajali in Tamil Nadu. They have been fully integrated into Indian Naval operations. The Navy has ordered four more P-8Is he Defence Minister Nirmala to effectively deal with advanced - a military derivative of the 737-800 Sitharaman has approved communications systems being used by commercial aircraft in 2016, and the Tthe contract proposals for terrorist groups. delivery will begin in 2020. The planes the communications and weapons According to the defence spokesperson, have replaced the Soviet-era Tu-142 advancement of both Navy and Army. through the P-81 Training Solutions fleet, are expected to be in naval service The projects, cleared by the Ministry of contract worth Rs.1950 Crores, the Indian beyond 2050. Defence, include the procurement of Navy will buy full motion simulator from The P-8I aircraft is equipped for long simulated training solutions for the Navy’s US defence firm Boeing to train aircrews range anti-submarine warfare, anti- P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft, for missions on the P-8I submarine hunter surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and Low Intensity Conflict Electronic planes. This training solution accurately and reconnaissance in support of broad Warfare System (LICEWS) for the Army, at simulates P-8I aircraft and mission area, maritime and littoral operations. Its a total cost of Rs.2419.32 Crores. systems. It is expected to help the Navy communication and sensor suite include Nirmala Sitharaman has also cleared in the training and realistic rehearsal indigenous equipment developed by Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman onboard Sukhoi 30MKI during a proposal for the procurement of for sophisticated missions involving defence PSUs and private manufacturers. a sortie at Air Force Station, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) on January 17 LICEWS from Ms Bharat Electronics P-8I aircraft, at a fraction of the cost of The aircraft can thrust a punitive response Limited (BEL) for Rs.470 crore. This live aircraft training. The P-8I ‘training and maintaining a watch over India’s fter her recent visit to INS green pilots G- suit, she has flown the is also the second defence minister after system will equip Indian Army with solution’ contract includes 10-year immediate and extended areas of interest. Vikramaditya, the aircraft carrier formidable jet from the rear cockpit. George Fernandes to fly in a Sukhoi-30 upgraded communications infrastructure comprehensive maintenance service. Aof the Indian Navy, the Defence In her 45 minutes of sortie, she has MKI. To gauge the operational capability Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has created witnessed the demonstration of some of and preparedness of the defence forces, history by becoming the first Indian the unique characteristics and strengths the Defence Minister has been visiting Airborne Systems Wins US Marine woman defence minister to fly a sortie of this mighty twin engine Air Superiority various establishments of the Armed in India’s frontline fighter Su-30 MKI. Fighter (ASF). Forces. These visits go a long way in On her recent visit to Air Force Station Nirmala Sitharaman has become the enhancing the motivation of the defence Corps’ Parachute Contract Jodhpur, the minister has taken to the second Indian woman leader to fly in personnel as they get an opportunity skies in the formidable Su-30 MKI fighter a Sukhoi-30 MKI after then president to personally interact with the minister aircraft of 31 Squadron. Clad in an olive- Pratibha Patil did so in 2009. Sitharaman herself. and Edge harness container, as well as an “We are constantly providing the best After her sortie on the multirole ASF, attachable military working dog harness. technology available worldwide, and she has addressed and interacted with The E-MMPS features the company’s when that technology does not exist, we the Air Warriors of Air Force Station, latest STORM drogue release system. develop it ourselves. Airborne Systems Jodhpur and congratulated them on their The Hi-5 canopy is best known for its is thrilled not only to meet the unique professionalism, high state of morale and outstanding glide modulation system. and specific requirements of the USMC, motivation. During the visit, she has been The Hi-5 features a remarkable 5.5:1 glide but also to offer the newest technology briefed on employment of Air Power in ratio and can transition to a 1:1 glide ratio currently available for tactical operations the defence of our country. with a simple control input using the in the world,” said J C Berland. Owing to its versatile capabilities, Su-30 Glide Modulation System. Airborne Systems will provide training MKI forms an the most potent component The Hi-5 canopy of Airborne Systems’ J C Berland, Chief Technology Officer of services, commercial manuals, and of the nation’s Air Power. Recently, Enhanced Multi-Mission Parachute System Airborne Systems, has said that the Hi-5 all necessary support to ensure the ‘BrahMos’ Supersonic Air Launched Cruise irborne Systems North America offers superior glide performance with its successful fielding of this new parachute Missile and ‘Astra’ Beyond Visual Range has announced that the unique patent pending Glide Modulation system. The combination of elements in Air-to-Air Missile, have been integrated Acompany has been officially System. It offers stability and resistance the E-MMPS is the result of several years and successfully fired from this fighter. awarded the contract for the Enhanced to stall and allows for the most accurate of research and development by the With these advancements, the reach Multi-Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS) landings. The contract is a significant win Airborne Systems team and partners. with air-to-air refuelling and standoff for the United States Marine Corps for Airborne Systems as it expands the This new system will replace the existing performance, Su-30 MKI is a truly potent (USMC). Airborne Systems’ E-MMPS is company’s customer base, and signifies legacy MMPS currently in use, added platform and is bolstering IAF’s strategic equipped with a proprietary Hi-5 canopy the trust in its design and ingenuity. Berland. capabilities, Sitharaman said.

50 51 Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group

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SUPPORTED BY Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, the new Ships Veer (Missile Vessel), Vindhyagiri deliveries Under its defence, space chief of Western Naval Command (Frigate), Trishul (Guided Missile Frigate) and security programs, the company and Viraat (Aircraft Carrier). He has also has delivered 11 AH-64 Apache (New), ice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur been an instructor at NDA, Khadakwasla, 57 AH-64 (Remanufactured), 9 CH-47 Singh, AVSM, VSM has taken over Navigation and Direction School, Kochi Chinnook (New), 35 CH-47 (Renewed), OFFICIAL AIRLINE OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER CO-LOCATED EVENTS ORGANISED BY Vas the new Chief of Staff of the and Directing Staff at DSSC Wellington. 16 F-15 Models etc. in 2017. AIRPORT SECURITY MIDDLE EAST 52 7-9 May 2018 53 ‘Navy Fully Capable to Defend India DAC Simplifies Make II Procedure, against any Threat’: Def Minister Clears Rs.3,547 Cr Arms Deal aspects of the revised procedure will now allow Ministry of Defence to accept suo-motu proposals from the industry, and allow start-ups to develop equipment for Indian Armed Forces. The minimum qualification criteria to participate in ‘Make II’ projects have also been relaxed by removing conditions related to credit rating, and reducing financial net worth criteria. As per the earlier ‘Make II’ procedure, only two vendors were shortlisted to develop prototype equipment. Now, all vendors meeting the relaxed eligibility criteria will be allowed to participate in the prototype development process. The vendor will not be required to submit Detailed Project Report. After accord of approval of the he Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the ‘Make II’ project by the council, all clearances will be Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a meeting, accorded at Service HQ (SHQ) level. Thas simplified the ‘Make II’ procedure, which prescribes To hand-hold industry and start-ups, SHQs will now setup guidelines to be followed to develop and manufacture defence project facilitation teams to act as the primary interface between equipment through Indian Industry. The DAC has also cleared the SHQ and the industry during the design and development procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines worth stage. These teams would provide technical inputs, trial Rs 3,547 crore on fast track basis for enabling the Defence Forces infrastructure and other facilities as required by the vendor. Even The Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on board MiG 29K, during the operational manoeuvres of the Western Fleet ships. to meet their immediate requirement for the troops deployed on if a single individual or firm offers innovative solutions, the SHQ the borders. will now have the option to accept and process the vendor’s fter reviewing the Indian Navy’ various naval aircrafts have participated presided over a multiple complex naval To encourage participation of private sector in defence development initiative. battle readiness, the Defence in operational manoeuvres conducted off operations including air interceptions, design and production, and to give a boost to ‘Make in India’ SHQs will be allowed to hire domain experts/consultants from AMinister Nirmala Sitharaman has the western coast of India. The minister missile, gun and rocket firings, ship-to- programme, the Council has introduced significant changes in private sector to increase outreach and enhance awareness said that the Indian Navy is fully capable of has initially embarked INS Kolkata, the ship replenishment, night flying and the ‘Make II’ category of the Defence Procurement Procedure. among the industry. Most importantly, there will be no defending the nation against any threat. first of the indigenously built Kolkata antisubmarine operations. The Western Considering that no government funding is involved in ‘Make II’ foreclosure of project after the project is sanctioned, except on “Having witnessed first-hand the prowess Class destroyers, and then spent the night Fleet of the Indian Navy has undertaken project, the DAC has simplified the procedure to make it more default by the vendor, to ensure that the successful vendor has of the Western Fleet, I am confident at sea on-board INS Vikramaditya. To these major naval manoeuvres off the industry friendly, with minimal government control. The salient assured orders. that the Indian Navy is fully capable of assess the performance of the carrier in western seaboard of India to showcase defending the nation against any form real conditions, Sitharaman has ‘transited’ operational excellence and combat of threat”, she said after presiding over through a simulated ‘multi-threat’ capabilities. Continuing the effort to India’s display of maritime prowess off the environment on-board along with her collect feedback from Armed Forces Raytheon Forms New coast of Western Naval Command. ‘escorts’. Personnel at all operational levels of the More than ten warships from the Indian Monitoring the display of Naval military, Sitharaman has interacted closely Navy, including the aircraft carrier INS might of the Indian Navy over the two and had open discussions with the sailors Subsidiary in UAE Vikramaditya, three submarines and days, Nirmala Sitharaman has also on-board the warships. ajor U.S. defence contractor Raytheon Emirates supports the Abu Raytheon has formed Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 by forming MRaytheon Emirates, a new, an aerospace and defence business wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated that fosters UAE’s cyber-secure digital and headquartered in Abu Dhabi. transformation. Raytheon has announced the decision John Brauneis, the new CEO of Raytheon on the occasion of its 30-year anniversary Emirates has said that the new subsidiary of partnership with the United Arab will oversee Raytheon’s operations in the Emirates. Also, the company has Emirates by leveraging capabilities and appointed John Brauneis named Chief resources in the fields of cybersecurity, Executive of Raytheon Emirates effectors, air defence and sustainment, Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon Company and advanced technology. It will have Chairman and CEO has said that the emphasis on local hiring and talent establishment of Raytheon Emirates is a development, cultivating a strong strong step forward in the longstanding supplier base, and developing new alliance between Raytheon and the technology solutions in UAE. United Arab Emirates. The creation of

54 55 Hi-Tech Corp: Market Leader Agni-V Ballistic Missile Flight- in Tooling Industry Tested Successfully Defence Systems, Aircraft Program, Land can carry a nuclear warhead, flew about due to gravity. The advanced on-board or Sea Going Transport System, Space 4900Kms in 19 minutes. computer and inertial navigation system Exploration Program, and in many other The flight performance of the missile has ensures it path precisely. types of manufacturing and support been tracked and monitored by radars, The last three launches of Agni-V activities. range stations and tracking systems from a canister, integrated with a The company’s products include, throughout the mission. The defence mobile sophisticated launcher, enables Manual, Battery Powered, Pneumatic, ministry officials have said that the test launch of the missile with a very short Electric, and Hydraulic Crimping Tools, has met all objectives of the mission. This preparation time as compared to an open Backshell & Accessory Torque Tools, successful test of Agni-5 reaffirms the configuration, which has been used in Contact Insertion & Removal Tools, EMI/ country’s indigenous missile capabilities, the first two launches in 2012 and 2013. It RFI Shielding Band Tools, Alphatron Wire and further strengthens the credible also has advantages of higher reliability, i-Tech Import Export Manufacturing Tools to India and Crimp Pull Testers. Fibre Optic Cleave deterrence. The 17-metre-long Agni-V, longer shelf life, less maintenance and Corporation, a US company, is surrounding territories since 1988. Hi- Tools, Safe-T-Cable™ & Safe-T-Cable™ with a range of over 5,000 km, is India’s enhanced mobility. Hthe sole authorised distributor Tech also sources other similar products Tools, Wire Strip & Prep Tools, and longest range ballistic missile and can The launch operations have been led by for Daniels’, DMC Military Specification against customer specific requirements. Aircraft Maintenance Support Tool Kits. reach most parts of China, making it Project Director, Agni-5, G Ramaguru and tools, such as - Crimping Tools, Wire Daniels Manufacturing Corporation is Company’s website has tooling India’s prime nuclear-capable missile. Programme Director, Agni, MRM Babu. Testing Devices, Aircraft Harness the recognized leading manufacturer information on the product pages Agni-V has been incorporated with new Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister for the aircraft, and offers over 4,000 standard items technologies in it in terms of navigation and Director General, Missiles and aerospace, and high available for purchase from its online and guidance, warhead and engine. Strategic Systems Dr G Satheesh Reddy reliability electronics store. For more information, contact: alidating India’s Long Range The advanced navigation systems, high has monitored the launch. Directors industries, with HI-TECH IMPORT EXPORT Ballistic Missile capabilities, the accuracy Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial of Defence Research & Development experience that spans CORPORATION, 1101 West. McNab Road, VAgni-V Long Range Surface-to- Navigation System (RINS) and the most Organisation (DRDO) Labs namely three decades. The Pompano Beach, FL 33069 USA, Phone: Surface Ballistic Missile has completed modern and accurate Micro Navigation ASL, DRDL, ITR, RCI and TBRL have company’s products +1 954-946-0603, Fax: +1 954-946-0652, its fifth successful test-flight. The Agni-5, System (MINS) help the missile to hit the reviewed the entire launch operations. have been used on Email:[email protected]. Website: which is the most advanced in the Agni target with utmost precision. The missile Chairman DRDO & Secretary DDR&D Dr virtually in most WWW.HITECHTOOLKITS.COM series, has been test-fired from a canister is programmed in such a way that once S Christopher has congratulated Agni-5 on a road mobile launcher at Dr Abdul it reaches the peak of its trajectory, it team and said that the fifth consecutive Kalam Island, Odisha, and flight-tested for will take a U-turn and fly towards the successful flight test of Agni-5 is a major Wartsila Launches Upgraded its full range this time. The missile, which intended target with an increased speed boost to country’s defence capabilities. Propeller Shafts Bearings

Laura Lois, Product Manager at Wartsila Seals & Bearings has said that the new bearing has a simplified design, which enhances flexibility and lowers lifecycle costs. Wartsila Linesafe is a hydrodynamic bearing with a modular housing made of high quality cast iron. The design has been based on the core competencies from Wartsila’s existing line shaft bearing solutions and thorough understanding of the present and future customer needs of marine and oil & gas operators. The simplified design of Wartsila Linesafe enables short lead times as well as fast spare part delivery and service response. In innish technology group Wartsila Corporation has launched addition, the updated bearing design offers enhanced flexibility Fits upgraded propeller shaft bearings named Warstila within the standard design, which can allow customers to select Linesafe. Wartsila Linesafe, expected to increase solutions to different product configurations based on their needs. The Wartsila’s comprehensive seals & bearings product portfolio Wartsila Linesafe has been mainly designed to address the needs has been launched at the Marintec China event in Shanghai in of marine and offshore owners and operators. The new Wartsila Members of Aerospace Industry Development Association Tamil Nadu (AIDAT) meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K December. The new Linesafe brings significant improvements to Linesafe for propeller shafts is suited for all vessel types from Palanisami. M C Sampath, Industries Minister, Tamil Nadu, Athulya Mishra, Industries Secretary, Tamil Nadu Government; Parvez Alam, the performance of intermediate shaft bearing solutions. Cruise to Navy. Secretary, AIDAT; A Govindarajan, Joint Secretary, AIDAT, N Sekar, President, AIDAT, S M Kanakaraj, Treasurer, AIDAT are also seen.

56 57 Chennai to Host Def Expo 2018

ef Expo 2018, the largest Land, Naval & Internal Homeland DSecurity Systems Exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, will be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from April 11-14. The Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the dates for Def Expo 2018, India’s largest defence exhibition, at the inaugural function of Defence Industry Development Meet in Chennai. The Minister has said that the 10th edition of Def Expo will showcase some of the latest technologies and products manufactured by both Indian and foreign companies. The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked land on the East Coast Road at Thiruvidanthai near Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visiting the BDL stall at Defence Industry Mamallapuram, said the Minister. Development Meet in Chennai. V.Udaya Bhaskar, CMD, BDL also seen. “Till 2016, all defence expos had been held only at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. When Manohar Parikkar was defence minister, Def Expo 2017 was held in Goa. Def Expo will also give an opportunity for Tamil Nadu to showcase its strength as one the largest manufacturing hubs for defence production,” said the minister who hails from Trichy in Tamil Nadu. More than 80 countries are expected to showcase their defence prowess during the expo. The minister has said that Def Expo 2018 will have live demonstrations by Army, Navy and Air Force. The minister has also said that instructions were given to provide discount for SMEs and MSMEs participating in the Def Expo 2018.

Sunil Kumar Chourasia, Director General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF) at the BDL stall at DIDM Defence Minister Visits BEL irmala Sitharaman, the Minister the defence major. appreciated the dedication and hard work for Defence, has made her The management has given Nirmala put in by the women employees of BEL Nmaiden visit to the Bangalore Sitharaman a Corporate overview involved in the Akash Missile project and Complex of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat covering details like the business profile, other radar projects. Electronics Ltd (BEL). The minister has also infrastructure, manufacturing and testing Nirmala Sitharaman has also visited the had a first-hand glimpse of the facilities at facilities, manpower, R&D division, quality new Near Field Test facility, Microwave the state-owned aerospace and defence initiatives, and business performance of Supercomponents and Coastal company on January 9. At the BEL campus, BEL. Surveillance System facilities at BEL- Nirmala Sitharaman has held detailed The minister has visited the outdoor Bangalore, and monitored the work done discussions with the management on test facility of Military Radar and Missile by BEL in Defence electronics. both ongoing and futuristic projects of Systems Strategic Business Units. She has

58 59 BEL Showcases Capabilities ATR Eyes on India’s Widening at DIDM Chennai Regional Airline Sector Awards’ to K S Engineering Tools, Chennai; ATR is the world leader in the market are placing brand new aircraft for cargo HI-Q Electronics Pvt Ltd, Hosur; Pinaka for regional aircraft up to 90 seats. Could purpose, and we are working on the Aerospace Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru; you give us an overview of the company’s delivery of these freighters. ATR 72, with and V AIM Group, Bengaluru. business in India? huge fuselage, is the ideal aircraft for Gowtama has chaired a panel discussion We have four customers who are freight purpose, as it can accommodate on “Navy/Electronics” with CMDE Rakesh currently operating in India. Jet Airways heavy cargo and containers that are Anand, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing is our customer since 1999. Then there is usually carried only in bigger aircrafts. In Director, Mazagon Dock Limited, and Alliance Air, which is Air India’s regional India, we know that the Express Freight CMDE R Sreenivas, PDIO (Navy), and made subsidiary started in 2002 with first is developing. We hope to expand our a presentation on BEL’s contributions to generation ATR 42. In 2014 Alliance Air business with them in the years to come. the Indian Navy. He has also proposed has started using ATR 72600, and now the vote of thanks at the valedictory they have a fleet of 15 aircrafts. Indigo is With over 1,500 aircraft sold worldwide, function, which was graced by Banwarilal another customer in India with nearly 40 ATR is continuously gaining popularity. The Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman being briefed by Gowtama M V, Chairman Purohit, The Governor of Tamil Nadu, and aircraft in service. Recently Indigo has Which country / operator flies the largest & Managing Director, BEL, at the BEL stall during the Defence Industry Development Dr Subhash Bhamre, Minister of State for placed an order for 50 aircrafts, and the number of ATR aircrafts? Meet Defence. first aircraft will be delivered soon, and Country-wise, ATR has the biggest fleets isplaying its solidarity with the systems BEL has successfully indigenised BEL has been striving to achieve its more than 20 aircraft will be delivered by in Indonesia and Brazil. But, if we look ATR aircraft Guillaume are now Huertas, manufactured Government’s ‘Make in India’ through the private industry. cherished goals of self-reliance by December 2018. Trujet, which is a low- at area-wise, the Asian market account and assembledHead of Sales, in Italy ATR-South and France. Asia Are Dinitiative and intent to partner BEL has also honoured four of its supporting the Government’s initiative on cost regional airline based at Hyderabad, for one-third of ATR’s sales. Also, 50% of with the private industry to achieve the vendors for their commitment, reliable Make in India. BEL recognises outsourcing is also our customer with around four the backlog we have will be delivered to As the government aims goal of self-reliance, Navratna Defence services, quality of products and timely as one of the strategic tools to achieve aircrafts. We have already started delivery Asian operators. to improve the regional air PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has deliveries at the event. Gowtama M V, and cost benefits, and complements the of aircrafts for the UDAN scheme. By, connectivity between tier II and tier participated in the two-day Defence Mahesh V, Executive Director (Electronic strengths of the private sector to build a 2020 we expect to complete around 200 Among ATR’s passenger aircrafts, which III cities in India through schemes Industry Development Meet held by the Warfare & Avionics), BEL-Bangalore, have strong industrial base. deliveries in India. is the most popular variant? Could you like UDAN, all major air operators Union Ministry for Defence in Chennai. ATR 42 and 72 aircrafts are our main give us the details about the biggest are trying to expand their footprints At the event, inaugurated by The products in India. We see a lot of customers? in regional airline sector. As a Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, prospects in India for these two aircrafts, Today, ATR 72 is the most popular market leader in manufacturing BEL has also showcased its strengths and especially through the UDAN regional aircraft which is in high demand. It is the small aircrafts, ATR sees a lot of capabilities in strategic electronics at the connectivity scheme of the government. aircraft which has the lowest cost per prospects in India, and is working exhibition centre, organised as part of India’s domestic airline market is having seating in its category, with around 10% on expanding our business in India the meet, which aimed at “Forging New an unprecedented and strong growth lower than its direct competitors in the to serve the regional connectivity Partnership with Industry for Defence at around 20% yearly. So, many regional typical regional sector. It has the lowest needs of the country, says Guillaume Production”. operators have shown interest in trip cost in its category. With 20% lower Huertas, Head of Sales, ATR-South Nirmala Sitharaman, has visited the BEL expanding their regional footprints. We trip cost than others, it is the aircraft that Asia. Mr Huertas speaks to Aeromag stall at the exhibition on the first day, and have discussed with both private and is perfect for operations in regions where about ATR’s business plans for India. has been briefed by Gowtama M V, CMD, public carriers who want to expand their yields are low, as it helps operators to be The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit, and BEL, about the components and sub presented the BEL ‘Outstanding Vendor network, and create new regional routes. profitable even wit relatively low number there plans to expand the manufacturing Dr Subhash Bhamre, Minister of State for Defence, visiting the BEL stall. We are convinced that India will require of passengers. facilities outside these centres, especially more domestic and regional connectivity, Also, we do produce ATR 42-600 which is to India? especially between tier 2 and tier 3 cities. the little brother of ATR 72. Both are same So, ATR is working on expanding our aircrafts coming in different lengths, with As you mentioned, the aircrafts are business in India to serve the regional same features, pool of pilots, engineers, manufactured and assembled in Europe connectivity needs of the country. and almost 85% common spare parts. currently. But, we are trying to look at is They are built in the same assembly line. a broader picture, that is expanding the ATR cargo aircraft is also much in Both aircrafts are popular, but ATR 42 lifecycle of the aircrafts. This is where we demand. Could you explain the features is the perfect aircraft when it comes to believe it is very important to build a local of the latest cargo model and the major operate in challenging airfields with very ecosystem. So more than just looking at deals signed for this variant? short runways, or to address markets the manufacturing and the assembly of Recently, we have announced a major with low demand. In that respect, ATR 42 the aircraft, we believe it is key to be in order from FedEx for 50 ATR 72 aircraft could be a great aircraft to develop new in countries like India. For example, if we for freight purpose, in addition to around air routes in India, where you have low take India, in 2006 we have set up ATR 50 of the same aircrafts, currently they demand or routes which have never been India Customer Support (AICS) with its have in operation. It is the first time they tested by other airlines. HQ in Bangalore to support customers

60 61 SAARC Cases: Innovator in Military Trunk Cases

of trunk cases. The trunk cases developed by SAARC Cases maintains the quality standards of the military. Founded in 1992, SAARC Cases have become an established and proven specialist in manufacturing Roto Molded Military Grade Cases in India, developed through Indigenous technology and continual R&D. The military trunk cases are available in various options for Personal / Arms / Ammunition carriage produced at advanced integrated manufacturing plant. Tested at the company’s in-built testing lab (thermal shock, rain test, vibration test, drop test etc.), the trunk cases are eco-friendly, lightweight, waterproof, shockproof, with little colour fading. SAARC’s products are specially designed for defence forces which offer the world class packing to protect Mission Critical war equipment and accessories in the ootlocker or the Army Trunk, the of every soldier. The footlocker of a fallen fittest conditions. Military Trunk Cases are cuboid container used by soldiers soldier even honours his martyrdom ideal for carrying Personal Belongings, For other military personnel to as a representation of his sacrifice. also with Arms and Ammunition. They are store their belongings, is a symbol of the SAARC Cases, leading army trunk case light in weight and rugged to withstand personal pride of every soldier. It is often manufacturer, have developed a unique rough and tough usage. These cases are considered as the soldier’s mental space and extremely cost effective Military designed to withstand climatic conditions to rest and maintain their personal stuff. Trunk Case or Soldier’s Foot Locker in high from -25°C to 70°C. Footlockers are a part of the life of every quality plastic polymer that will light up Apart from personal use, the cases are military man, including senior officers, the eyes of every soldier and give them proven solutions to store and transport JCOs, Havildars, and even the low-ranked their sense of pride and space. expensive equipment such as Radar, runners, cooks, cleaners, mechanics etc. Modern Footlockers are used today Communication, Electro Optical, Medical, It ultimately protects the “Personal Pride” in military installations and military Video, Navigational equipment etc. academies. Sometimes referred to as They are also capable of safeguarding trunks, the use of footlockers in the armaments such as Guns, Missiles, military has decreased over the years. Explosives, Mines etc that requires strong The latest evolution across NATO, as well and long-lasting packaging to withstand as India, is the near military grade plastic the rigorous field transportation and box called Military Trunk Case or Multi environmental conditions. Understanding Utility Box, which is almost universal the customers’ requirements and but offers great protection for personal tough specifications, SAARC produces belongings like Water proof, leak proof, customized cases that provides a life time heat proof, break proof etc. which is not of expected service. found in Wooden, Steel or any other form

from not only India, but entire South Asia. of increasing the lifespan of the aircraft. Gurgaon to help them train the pilots and Supporting, as well as, maintaining the crew. Air India also purchased a simulator aircraft is important. Due to increasing Training of the crew is also important. recently in Hyderabad to train their pilots. number of ATRs in India, we are We provide ATR 72 simulators to So, ATR has been locally supporting all developing an Indian ecosystem as part independent companies like FSTC, operations for a long period of time.

62 63 HAL to Invite Private Entities for ALH Dhruv’s Civil Version India. Considering the increasing need of helicopters in civil operations of the country, this move will be a major deal from HAL which is the OEM and Licensor of Dhruv. The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-new generation helicopter in the 5.5-tonne weight class. The civil version of tate-run aerospace giant helicopter ALH Dhruv’s Civil Version this versatile and proven flying machine, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacturing to select Indian developed over the years of research, will S(HAL) will soon invite private Private Companies through Transfer of be made available for manufacturing to manufacturers in to the manufacturing Technology, said Suvarna Raju. Indian industry. of the civil version of India’s indigenous The decision to go ahead with this was This version can be used for short helicopter ALH Dhruv. The decision has in line with the government’s initiative distance passenger transport, VIP travel, been announced by T. Suvarna Raju, to promote the domestic defence search and rescue, emergency medical Chairman and Managing Director, HAL industry. HAL is likely to float RFI soon service, underslung load, disaster relief, at the Public Private Partnership (PPP) for identifying the Indian Private Agency offshore operations in varying and Summit under Make-in-India held at HAL that can produce Dhruv helicopters in challenging geographical terrains. Nashik in December. “The company is future. HAL is in the process of identifying According to sources, a number of keen to encourage private partnership the private defence major with whom defence manufacturers have shown an in all its activities and as a major step, it will share the technology to produce interest in acquiring the technology for it would like to offer the indigenous the twin-engine combat helicopter in the Dhruv helicopter. P3 Academy Opens CoE for Aerospace Design Training

aspirational industries in India, and we will have to work together to capitalize it to its full potential in the country. I can assure you on behalf of Indian Government that we will be supportive of any such initiative in aviation sector. So that in future, in your life, you can do anything you dream of doing,” he said. Anantkumar Hegde, Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Ashish Mishra, CEO P3 India has said that Entrepreneurship addressing the P3 Academy CoE inaugural function in Bengaluru. aerospace sector is poised for exponential 3 Engineering and Consulting has engineers over 7 years. The courses that growth in India, and the growth will be Plaunched a Center of Excellence cover topics like Aerostructures, Systems in the areas of Aerospace Manufacturing, (CoE) for Aerospace Design Training Integration, Avionics, Aerodynamics and Airlines operation, MRO and Engineering. in association with NSDC and AASSC Technical Publication will be aligned “Close to 1.5 million jobs will be created (Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council) with the knowledge and performance in aviation sector over the next 10 years. at Whitefield, Bengaluru. The center criteria defined as per the NOS (National Our CoE will address the huge gap in the DSA 2018, Malaysia | UMEX, Abu Dhabi | DIMDEX 2018, Doha has been inaugurated by Anantkumar Occupational Standards) developed by skill required by engineering graduates Hegde, Union Minister of State for Skill AASSC. to perform the technical jobs. P3 has Development & Entrepreneurship. Anantkumar Hegde has said that identified India as a major contributor to P3 along with NSDC will be investing through the right skilling, one could Aerospace sector, we are fully committed more than $ 5 million to train and change the world. “Aerospace and to contribute towards Skill India program skill over 10,000 fresh & experienced aviation is a budding and one of the most and drive the change,” he said.

64 65 Fincantieri proposes FREMM MARPOSS AEROSPACE frigate design to Canada YOUR WORK IN GOOD HANDS as a leading vessel in its class, the FREMM frigate is a versatile vessel able to execute Process monitoring any type of missions encompassing all Documentation warfare domains (AAW, ASW, ASuW, Land Attack, Command Ship, etc.). Naval Group and Fincantieri have previously collaborated on several major naval projects, including the joint development of the FREMM frigate. Both the general purpose and anti- talian shipbuilder Fincantieri, in be readily modified to induct into the submarine warfare variants of FREMM collaboration with French naval nation’s naval fleet. frigate are already in service in two MRO Tools Idefence systems manufacturer Naval Naval Group and Fincantieri, with leading NATO navies. Group, has proposed to the Government the support of both French and Italian Should the offer be accepted, the future of Canada a joint-offer based on the governments, have combined their FREMM frigates would be built in Canada FREMM Frigate design to meet the expertise and presented a proposal of at Irving Shipbuilding and the project is requirements of Royal Canadian Navy. an “off-the-shelf”, sea-proven solution expected to maximise Canadian Industrial This is in the wake of Canada’s declaration based on the FREMM frigate design for participation and job creation locally of its intention to acquire an existing and the supply of 15 surface combatant ships through a dedicated and comprehensive proven NATO warship design that could to the Royal Canadian Navy. Considered transfer of technology. Godrej Delivers 100th set of Process monitoring Brahmos Airframe Assemblies Machine Protection

from Jamshyd N. Godrej, Chairman and Fastner holes inspection Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce at a ceremony marking the occasion. Godrej & Boyce Chairman and Managing Director Jamshyd N. Godrej has said that the achievement is momentous for Godrej which has been a parts-supplier to BrahMos for the last 17 years bolstering India’s defence capabilities. BrahMos Aerospace DS, Director General, CEO & MD Dr. Sudhir Mishra has said that the partnership with Godrej will continue to set new benchmarks and serve as inspirational role model for indigenous development and production of sophisticated weapon systems for Indian armed forces. Godrej Aerospace has been a dominant rahMos-Godrej partnership 100 more units of airframes for the Air contributor since its inception in 2001, reaches another milestone as Launched version of BrahMos missile. The manufacturing most of the metallic BGodrej Aerospace, a unit of production of these will be started soon. sub systems in the BrahMos missile. ONE PARTNER, MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., has handed Dr. Sudhir Mishra, Distinguished Besides the main airframe, Godrej also Marposs Aerospace produces tools for MRO inspection, assembly, and machining components used over the 100th set of airframe assemblies Scientist & Director General (BrahMos), supplies control surfaces, nose cap, and for the aircraft engine. With thousands of tools manufactured and over 40 years of industry knowledge, to BrahMos Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace visited the Mobile Autonomous Launchers, Marposs can do it all. Currently, Marposs Aerospace can be found in Mexico, China, and in the U.S. for using in its missile systems. Godrej Godrej Aerospace and has received Missile Replenishing Vehicles for the land www.marposs.com Aerospace has also bagged the order for the completion documents of the deal launched versions.

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