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India conducts successful flight trial of ‘NIRBHAY’ Missile

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oon after the mega launch of ‘Make A Publication dedicated to in India’ movement and government Spolicy of enhanced limits for Foreign Aerospace & Defence Industry Direct Investment in the Defense industry, Mr.ManoharParrikar has taken charge as the Editorial Advisory Board Minister for Defense, Government of India. On assumption of the charge, the minister has Dr. C.G.Krishnadas Nair promised the country and the industries that

Air Chief Marshal S.Krishnaswamy (Rtd) procedures will be made more transparent & PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar business friendly and indigenous development Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) and production of defense equipments will PVSM, AVSM, VM be prioritized in the true spirit of ‘Make in Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) India’ mission. Government expects the PSUs PVSM, AVSM, VM and the private sector industries which are Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd) both National assets, to work together and AVSM contribute to greater self-reliance in defense Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra equipments. Partnership of industries with R&D organisations in an aggressive Dr . K. Ram Chand manner is required for enhancing the spirit of indigenous development to meet Mr. J.K.Sharma the global quality standards. Modernizing of manufacturing requires introduction Mr. Arunakar Mishra of high productivity and high quality processes of manufacture. International Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey collaboration through strategic partnership should an important consideration Delhi for the Indian industries as much as the R&D partnership with DRDO and other Gp. Capt. (Rtd) H.C.Bhatia National and private research organizations. Ashok Iyer Mr.ManoharParrikar is a Tech-Savvy Defense Minister, a distinguished graduate E-mail : [email protected] from IIT and a technologist turned politician leader. His contributions as Chief Minister of Goa for two terms, testifies his commitment to development Mumbai particularly infrastructure and growth. In his present role as Defense Minister, the P. A. Augustine country can expect considerable support for improving the eco-system required Email : [email protected] for sustainable partnership between small scale industries, large private sector industries, PSUs and for international collaboration and partnership. India has Germany substantially enhanced its technical and manufacturing capabilities of aerospace Detlef Becker and Defense equipments through the efforts of DRDOs, DPSUs, SMEs and some Email : [email protected] private sector industries. However, India still remains to be one of the largest Tel : + 497 112317595 importers of Defense equipments. About 70% of our defense requirements Mobile : + 491 701626053 continue to be imported. Canada SIATI dedicates itself to support the Prime Minister’s initiative ‘Make in India’ Bob Hastings a success with special reference to the aerospace and defense sector. ‘Make in Email : [email protected] India’ has two paths: – one leading to indigenous design, development and Tel: 613-523-5592/ Mobile: 613-867-8777 manufacture and the other manufacturing in India through technological business partnership with competent global industries. We need to follow both Bahrain & UAE the paths to achieve success in this environment of fast advancing technologies. Roy Mathew Indian industries must take initiative in developing partnership in the true spirit of Email: [email protected] our mission ‘Growth through partnership’. Mobile: +973-6633-7571 Warmly, London Ezhil Bharathi S.A. Email: [email protected]

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4 5 C ISRO – Going from India conducts successful strength to strength flight trial of ‘NIRBHAY’ Will ensure O Missile transparency in N 14 9 T defence purchases: E Parrikar N T

ndia’s new Defence Minister Mr. The need of the hour is to change the event in a short time than any other S Manohar Parrikar has started his mindset of officials in MOD and Indian former Government. IFFI now has innings at MoD on a right note. Armed Forces so that we can go for become an annual fixture in Goan life, Will ensure transparency in defence purchases: I Speaking on defence procurement, ‘Made in India, Developed in India’. In providing it the world attention. Parrikar ...... 7 soon after he assumed the charge, Mr. order to achieve this, Indian defence Beyond the glamorous aspect of India’s Subsonic Cruise Missile 30 Parrikar observed that more you tighten sector needs to spend more on R&D. this accomplishment, he is credited “NIRBHAY ...... 10 procedures around them the more Without spending substantially on with infrastructural works like F-35C completes first arrested landing complicated they become. “The best R&D we will not be able to achieve the construction of 14 major bridges aboard Aircraft Carrier...... 17 way to avoid complications is to ensure desired goals. Indian defence industry across Goa, Construction of Bus stands, transparency in the purchases,” he said. must make itself work on a ‘Mission improvement in road network across Secretary (DP) inaugurates Su-30 ROH Mr. Parrikar said his ministry’s priority Mode’ to achieve self-reliance. With Goa, construction of major district project stores...... 18 was to check whether the armed forces modernisation of Indian defence forces Hospitals at Mapusa & Canacona, major Indian Military acquisitions to gather momentum...... 20 were ready with logistics, infrastructure underway, Mr. Parrikar’s task seems to infrastructural improvement to existing Bell 505 Jet Ranger X achieves​ first flight...... 22 and manpower. “We have to make be cut out. facilities at Goa Medical College, a EUROFIGHTER & NETMA sign one billion Bright prospects for MiG-35 sure that no one should dare to fire at premier Hospital catering to entire Goa euro radar contact ...... 26 the Line of Control. Intrusions keep on Profile along with areas across the state areas program happening, but we have to ensure that Born in Mapusa - Goa, Manohar like Sawantwadi & Karwar. Karnataka unveils new industrial policy...... 27 they don’t happen. We have to see our Parrikar graduated from IIT-Bombay Known to be a man of ethics and ‘Reopening HAL airport preparedness,” he said. in 1978 in Metallurgical Engineering. values, he has introduced many will have multiple benefits’...... 28 Indian Armed Forces should give After graduating from IIT, he returned programs that uplifted the lives of Honeywell, Tata Power SED sign agreement...... 32 least priority to imports. Ministry of to his motherland - Goa and entered many. Airbus Defence, TASL bid for IAF 31 Defence should impetus to indigenous into manufacturing business. In 1988 He has had a multi-faceted life, Avro replacement...... 36 production. Policy and procedural he joined BJP and entered Goan politics growing up in Goa during its turbulent changes will have to be made wherever and was elected member of Goa post-liberation political time and Boeing delivers sixthP-8I Aircraft to India...... 44 necessary. Both public sector and Legislative Assembly for the term 1994- making a successful transition as a Snecma , Max Aerospace creates LCH TD3 : IOC expected private sector should play a significant 2000. He became chief Minister of Goa well respected politician into new joint venture for Military Engine MRO...... 48 and major role. for the first time in 2000. millennium. by next September Government of India is fully He is the first IIT graduate to become He can relate to the past and equally Delhi IGI Airport renews contract with committed to help and boost domestic a Chief Minister of any Indian State and articulate the present and the future Rockwell Collins...... 49 defence sector so that it becomes is listed as one of the Famous Alumni of vision. He is an accomplished speaker Eurofighter eyes Indonesian market...... 50 vibrant and proactive contributor to IIT-B. He brings a unique perspective of and with a wealth of experience of IndiGo signs MoU for 250 defence forces. Government treats a technologist turned politician. He also making speeches in a wide variety of A320 neo aircraft...... 53 59 private defence industry as ‘National has been awarded by IIT Bombay with forums, addressing different audiences Indo - Israeli ties poised for rapid Assets’ and recognises the services Distinguished Alumnus Award 2001. from all walks of life.He is an avid reader and contribution made by the private During his first tenure as the Chief and his favorite pastime is watching development ...... 57 industry towards achieving the goals Minister of Goa, he had a vision going cricket and movies. Cover photo courtesy : D Maharana COMSOL Application Builder revolutionise of self-reliance and indigenisation. beyond daily problems. He is credited Widely respected even amongst his simulation industry ...... 63 LCA achieves yet Modernisation of Indian defence with single handedly bringing the IFFI rivals, his personal integrity is beyond production and procurement needs to (International Film Festival of India) to doubt, a rare attribute in politics. Known another milestone be done in more transparent manner so Goa, and creating more international to be a man of action and principles, Mr. that tax payers’ money is not wasted. quality infrastructure in Goa for the Parrikar is known as Mr. Clean in Goa.

6 7 The Chairman and Managing Director Bharat Dynamics Limited, The Chairman and Managing Director Bharat Electronics Limited, Shri Shri S.N. Mantha presenting a final dividend cheque of Rs. 11.10 S.K. Sharma presenting a final dividend cheque of Rs. 103.82 Crore to the Crore to the Union Minister for Finance Shri Arun Jaitley, in New Union Minister for Finance and Defence, Shri Arun Jaitley, in New Delhi. Delhi . The Secretary (Defence Production), Shri G. Mohan Kumar, The DGM, BEL, Mr. R.K. Sharma, the Secretary (Defence Production), Shri the Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Shri A.K. Gupta and G. Mohan Kumar, the Additional Secretary (Defence Production), Shri A.K. the Joint Secretary (ES), Shri J.R.K. Rao are also seen. Gupta and the Joint Secretary (ES), Shri J.R.K. Rao are also seen. India conducts successful flight trial of ‘NIRBHAY’ Missile ndia’s first indigenously designed and Additionally, the performance of developed long range sub-sonic cruise ‘Nirbhay’ was closely watched by an Imissile ‘Nirbhay’ was successfully flight Indian Air Force aircraft. tested from the Integrated Test Range Dr Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to (ITR), Balasore, Odisha. The entire mission, Defence Minister, Secretary Department from lift-off till the final splash down was of Defence R&D and DG DRDO speaking a perfect flight achieving of all the mission after the completion of the mission, said objectives. “the missile maintained an accuracy better Defence Minister ​Shri Manohar Parrikar holding a meeting with the senior officials of the Ministry and Armed Forces after taking charge as new The cruise missile Nirbhay, powered by a than 10 meters throughout its path and Defence Minister​ of India. The Minister of State for Defence, Rao Inderjit Singh, the Defence Secretary, Shri R.K. Mathur, the Secretary (Defence solid rocket motor booster developed by covered a distance of more than 1000 km.” Production), Shri G Mohan Kumar, the Secretary Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Shri Prabhudayal Meena, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) “The successful indigenous development Raha, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R.K. Dhowan and the Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh are also seen. took off majestically from a mobile launcher of ‘Nirbhay’ cruise missile will fill a vital gap specifically designed for ‘Nirbhay’ by the in the war fighting capabilities of our armed Vehicles R&D Establishment, (VRDE). As it forces” he added. achieved designated altitude and velocity, This was the second launch of ‘Nirbhay’ Gulfstream names Cindy Halsey as the booster motor got separated, the cruise missile. The maiden launch last year turbofan engine automatically switched in March was a partial success achieving on taking over the further propulsion and most of the mission objectives. The the wings opened up by the commands maiden flight had to be terminated for VP for Planning and Design generated by the onboard computer (OBC) safety reasons due to malfunction of a stabilising the flight. component, after deviation from intended ulfstream Aerospace Corp. Phase Operations and Product Support in the industry. Her extensive knowledge Guided by a highly advanced inertial path was observed. Earlier, the launch named Cindy Halsey as vice to ensure a world-class completion in aviation design management and navigation system indigenously preparations and plans were authorised Gpresident, Completion Planning experience for customers purchasing a proven ability to lead design teams will developed by Research Centre Imarat after thorough review by experts. and Design. She reports to Scott Neal, Gulfstream aircraft. enhance an already great customer (RCI) the ‘Nirbhay’ continued its flight Shri P. Srikumar Director ADE, as the senior vice president, Worldwide “We are excited Cindy is joining the experience characterized by our three that lasted a little over one hour and 10 mission director led the launch operations. Sales and Marketing, Gulfstream. In Gulfstream family,” said Neal. “Cindy’s sales and design centres. Cindy will take minutes. Throughout its path, the missile The launch preparations were planned and her new role, Halsey will work directly focus is on providing the best business a leading role in the definition of our was tracked with the help of ground supervised by Shri Vasanth Sastri Project with new aircraft Sales, Contracts, jet interiors and the best completion completion and outfitting strategies for based radars and its health parameters Director ‘Nirbhay’ project. Marketing, Engineering, Initial/Final- planning, design and delivery experience both current and future aircraft.” were monitored by indigenous telemetry The Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley has stations by a team of professionals from congratulated Dr Avinash Chander and the DRDO’s ITR and LRDE (Electronics & DRDO team on the successful flight trial of Radar Development Establishment). ‘Nirbhay’.

8 9 India’s Subsonic Cruise Missile – “NIRBHAY”

Shri . P. Srikumar , Director, Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore

ABSTRACT

irbhay is a long range cruise missile weapon system designed to fly at subsonic speeds to neutralise targets of interest deep inside the adversary’s territory in Nthe early days of a conflict. This project was conceived as a logical extension to subsonic aerial target (Lakshya), designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore. It is India’s maiden indigenous attempt to design and develop subsonic cruise weapon system that fills the vital gap in the armoury of the nation. This Dr Avinash Chander, Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, Secretary Department of Defence R&D and DG DRDO with senior officers of DRDO paper discusses the important features of Nirbhay, major achievements and the technology watching the launch operations maturity attained in some of the critical technology areas. 3. USP of the Missile alloy and composite materials. 1. Introduction The unique selling point of the missile is The airframe has been designed Programme NIRBHAY has been launched by DRDO to develop a Subsonic Cruise Missile as follows, considering the ‘g’ loads experienced Weapon System capable of launching from various platforms to neutralise ship/land • Long Range missions at very low in boost and cruise phase. The airframe based targets deep inside the adversary’s territory. ADE has been identified as the nodal Shri P. Srikumar altitudes construction uses glass fibre and system house for the development of complete weapon system with ASL (Hyderabad), • Autonomous Mission and Trajectory carbon fibre as reinforcements in fabric RCI (Hyderabad), HEMRL (Pune), R&DE (E) (Pune), TBRL (Chandigarh), ITR (Balasore) and Control through form, epoxy resin system as matrix and GTRE (Bangalore) as sub system development partners. The Phase-I of the project has waypoint navigation acrylic foam (Rohacell) is used as a core focussed on design and development of ground launch version of the missile. • High degree of loitering capability material. Fabrication uses wet layup, • High degree of range scalability pre-pregs and matched die-moulding 2. Mission Phases • Deployable from multiple platforms process. The bulkheads & longerons Cruise missile mission consists of pre-launch, launch, cruise and terminal phase. The pre- • Designed to carry desired warhead are also made of aluminium alloy. launch mission phase deals with mission planning, way point selection and program to on target of interest The structural sizing of the airframe on-board mission computer, complete missile system checkout and fire control system. • A cost-effective weapon delivery was carried out to satisfy strength, The launch phase starts with booster fire and shaping the trajectory with the help of platform stiffness and stability criteria as well as thrust vectoring and ends with a configuration suitable for cruise phase. The cruise • Ability to attack the Target from any dynamic and aero-elastic requirements missile configuration is basically an aircraft-like configuration that flies along the various desired direction as stipulated in applicable aircraft waypoints using autonomous way point navigation. At the end of cruise phase, the standards and military standards. missile performs a terminal manoeuvre to home to a target at the desired attack angle. 4. Missile Configuration The missile is configured to 6.Mobile Articulated achieve the various mission phase Launcher requirements. This bank-to-turn missile This system (Figure 1) is configured designed with a low wing and four all- for transportation, emplacement, moving fins for stability and control. erection, activation and launching of The missile, designed with high missiles. In addition to the launcher degree of modularity consists of seven equipment, the launcher system Figure 1: Missile inside launcher with associated fire control & check sections to house seeker, warhead, also houses the main and stand-by out System on-board avionics, fuel and air intake power supply system, the fire control section for turbo-fan engine and & checkout system for up to four booster section. This configuration missiles, intra-communication system is optimized for low altitude flights for communication with the combat though it delivers desired performance management system and other for full flight envelope. associted ground system equipment. The launcher is buit with a rail guide, 5. Missile Airframe on which the missile lugs travel to The airframe is designed as ensure safe clearance (Figure 2). The Figure 2 : Vertical lift-off modular fabrication and integration, current launcher is a prototype to be predominantly with light aluminium used for development flights of the

10 11 Figure 3 : Turning towards first way point Figure 4 : Booster Seperation Figure 5 : Wing Deployment Figure 6 : Engine Start missile. secondary navigation system is based on three sets of MEMS After sufficient time separation, turbo control computer. and second launch of Nirbhay was The actula launcher will be developed against specific gyroscopes and accelerometers that produce similar information fan engine is started in-flight (Figure 6), conducted on 17 Oct 2014 at ITR, requirements of the users. as that of primary navigation system. In case of failure of on- which turns the missile into powered Flight control computer Chandipur. These two launches have board inertial sensors, the primary navigation system uses aircraft configuration. When engine The Flight Control Computer is the demonstrated several new indigenous 7. Fire Control & check out equivalent information from stand-by system till the second develops the full thrust, the missile exits prime computational hardware which technologies like Automated pre- system failure. Upon second failure, the on-board control system uses the no-thrust zone and enters into an performs the main functions of Flight launch checks, booster-assisted The Fire Control and Check out System is intended for the secondary navigation system information for its control loop unmanned vehicle configuration. and mission Control such as sensor launch phase trajectory control, stage automatic check out, preparation before launch and launch closure. The redundant navigation systems ensure the desired data acquisition, sensor computation, separation in near-horizontal attitude, of missile system. The FCCS consists of a launch console which nautical mile per hour accuracy at the start of terminal phase. • Autonomous Mission Modes longitudinal, lateral and directional In-flight wing deployment, submerged is the central controller that coordinates the activities of all the The missile system is designed to control law execution and provide air intake for engine and in-flight sub-systems. Interaction of the launch complex with the articles • Launch phase trajectory control execute the mission autonomously the drive signals for on-board discrete Engine start. The repeatability of is facilitated via the missile interface unit. The launch complex The primary launch phase requirement of cruise weapon system without any commander intervention events and actuators through 1553B these achievements demonstrates the can be also be operated from a remote console. Mission planning is to launch vertically through mobile articulated launcher and and it also has the ability to reconfigure and RS422. systematic approach and robustness is an essential activity in the cruise missile deployment and it to align at any desired direction (Figure 3), meeting the altitude the flight control system commands in All the flight control law, mission of the design. The second launch also deals with collection of relevant information on target, terrain, and Mach number constraints at various instants of time. In response to different on-board events control law, safety logics are coded demonstrates complete autonomous obstacles, threats, the missiles capability, and the ground support this phase, missile transcends four configurations, starting with and failures. in strict adherence to DoD STD 2167A mission mode, comprising of cruise capability to achieve maximum kill probability. missile then to a bomb (with fins only) and to a glider with wings and implemented in the flight control phase based on way point navigation deployed and finally an aircraft configuration powered by the Flight control sensor suite computer. and the terminal phase. 8. Indigenous Technologies demonstrated turbofan engine. The flight control sensor suite uses • In-Flight wing Deployment System body rates, liner accelerations, attitudes Way Point Navigation 10. Conclusion The wing is folded and kept inside the fuselage, held by the Thrust Vector Control System and positions obtained from the Ring The cruise phase capabilities of The successful demonstration of the initial locking mechanism. The wing shutter opens during the Accelerating the missile from zero speed to the desired speed laser gyro based navigation system for the missile are achieved through Nirbhay weapon system proves once boost phase, upon command and after the wing is deployed is achieved by using solid propulsion booster, housed as a part all control loops. Baro-altitude obtained autonomous waypoint navigation again the indigenous capability to the door closing mechanism is initiated to close the cut-out of booster section. This section is connected to the main missile from air data sensor is used by navigation (Figure 7). In this mode, the missile conceptualize a total weapon system, provided in the fuselage resulting in reduced missile drag during using four pyro-bolts, which are initiated for stage separation after system for vertical channel damping and exhibits its capability to control the systematic design through meticulous cruise phase. The wing deployment systems is attached to the booster burn-out during launch. This section houses all the on- a radar altimeter is used exclusively for trajectory in vertical & horizontal planes system engineering, concurrent multi-lab centre bracket of wing and an attachment bracket has been board systems essential for thrust vectoring and also separation low altitude flights. while maintaining the desired track. development of various sub-systems and welded with the fuel tank with provision to fix a strut which in mechanism to ensure positive separation of the missile. Also, this system is designed with complete weapon system integration. turn receives the wing centre bracket. The basic mechanism The booster thrust axis is deflected as desired by the thrust Fin Actuators no restriction on the heading change The systematic approach showed its is of single slider crank type. The active force generated by a vector control system to generate necessary control forces The four linear actuators are located between the waypoints. results in terms of repeatability from pair of pyro-cartridges is converted into torque for rotating the to achieve desired launch phase trajectory from vertical to around the engine in a narrow annular the two subsequent launches thereby wing through 90°. Damper is provided in the mechanism for horizontal. The thrust vector control systems consist of a pair of space. The desired stability and control 9. Mission performance building confidence among our system energy absorption during deployment phase. The mechanism is actuators mounted on a flex nozzle system to orient the thrust of the missile in the cruise phase is demonstration designers to build state-of-art cruise provided with two types of locking mechanism and stopper to axis in both pitch and yaw planes. The on-board control system achieved using four fin actuators and are The maiden launch of Nirbhay missile variants and higher autonomy keep the wing in position after deployment. compares the state information as measured by on-board inertial individually commanded by the flight was conducted on 12th March 2013 weapon system. navigation system with desired trajectory and generates steering • Submerged Airintake command to thrust vector control actuator. The submerged air-intake section consists of the air intake duct, which starts as a hole in the belly of the missile and guides the Transcending Different Configurations Figure 7 : Missile in Cruise phase way point navigation air into the inlet section of the engine. The length, ramp angle When the missile reaches desired speed and orientation, the and lip radius of submerged air intake is designed to meet the solid propulsion booster is jettisoned (Figure 4) using pyro bolts constraints on distortion levels and pressure recovery. and retro motors. The pyro bolts ensures physical separation of the booster section from the missile and the retro motors • Long range precise Navigation ensures positive separation from the missile. In this phase, the The requirements of long range navigation are achieved using missile is entering the no-thrust zone and it continues till the redundant satellite aided navigation system. The primary engine develops full thrust. After sufficient time separation, wing navigation system is based on three sets of ring laser gyro and is unlocked, deployed (Figure 5) and locked into final desired accelerometers, which produces unaided and aided navigation position that turns the missile to a glider configuration. In this information at regular intervals on 1553B avionics bus. The phase, the missile is still in no-thrust zone.

12 13 t’s a matter of pride that Indian Space the Chandrayan-2 and Reusable Launch Research Organisation is making great Vehicle (RLV) projects are also on the anvil. ISRO – Going from Istrides. India’s Mars Orbiter Mission HAL has partnered and supported (MOM) spacecraft’s recent successful entry ISRO throughout its journey by providing into an orbit around planet Mars only hardware for satellites, SLV, ASLV, PSLV, reinforces the belief that the country’s space GSLVMKII and GSLV MKIII (LVM3). strength to strength agency is going from strength to strength. HAL’s association with India’s prestigious The success has made India the first Asian Space Program dates back to early country and ISRO the fourth space agency 70s, when HAL provided technical inputs to send a satellite to the red planet. ISRO is and manufacturing support to ISRO for also the first to enter the Martian Orbit in its realisation of light alloy structural assemblies maiden attempt. for satellites and launch vehicle. HAL had It was truly a historic achievement which built the structural assembly of India’s first has demonstrated, yet again, India’s space efforts, he added. satellite “Aryabhata” which was launched capabilities. The breakthrough, which marks ISRO’s scientists came in for praise from all on April 19, 1975. The association further a significant landmark in the country’s space quarters for the extraordinary feat of getting strengthened with vital inputs from HAL to programme, is bound to inspire scientists to a spacecraft into the Martian orbit that build the satellites “Bhaskara-1”, “Apple” and make even greater strides. too on its first attempt. It has been a proud Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV). The technical The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi moment for the nation to witness one more capabilities of HAL made ISRO to partner congratulated the space scientists for remarkable achievement of ISRO. with HAL in all its space endeavours and it successfully inserting the spacecraft into Indian scientists have proved their mettle wanted a Division of HAL totally dedicated Martian orbit. Addressing scientists after and opened the doors for several such to cater to its growing requirement of space witnessing the insertion procedure at ISRO in scientific endeavours in the future as well. worthy hardware. Bangalore, he said history has been created One can only imagine that India’s share in Meanwhile, ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch by the Indian scientists reaching Mars in the the multi-billion dollar space market is going Vehicle, PSLV-C26, recently successfully first attempt. He said India is the first to have to grow in the time to come. More funds launched IRNSS-1C, the third satellite in succeeded in the very first attempt. should be made available for developing the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite The Prime Minister said that Indian critical technologies and resultant System (IRNSS) from Satish Dhawan scientists, through their hard work and commercialisation. Space Centre, Sriharikota. This is the 27th dedication, have stretched the boundaries “ISRO has not only created history but consecutive successful mission of PSLV. The of human enterprise and imagination. He also sent a message to the entire world ‘XL’ configuration of PSLV was used for this described the MOM as an indigenous pan- that Indian R&D organisations have the mission. Previously, the same configuration Indian effort, stretching from Bangalore to best project management skills and the of the vehicle was successfully used six times. Bhubaneswar, and Faridabad to Rajkot. most cost effective solutions even for the IRNSS-1C is the third of the seven satellites Praising the scientists, Mr Modi said the highly complex projects like MOM. Space constituting the space segment of the Indian hunger of exploration and the thrill of missions are important not only from the Regional Navigation Satellite System. IRNSS- discovery are not for the faint hearted. He exploratory / commercial reasons but also 1A and IRNSS-1B, the first two satellites of the remarked that he had chosen to be present at for the defence and strategic reasons. Space constellation, were successfully launched ISRO on the occasion, unmindful of success or has become the fourth frontier for the future earlier. IRNSS-1A and 1B are functioning failure of the mission. He exhorted scientists warfare,” an industry official said. satisfactorily from their designated to set even more challenging targets for MOM is also a testimony of the Public geosynchronous orbital positions. themselves, and said he had confidence that Private Partnership. Several companies IRNSS is an independent regional they would be able to achieve even those including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, navigation satellite system designed to targets. “You have made a habit of achieving Godrej, L&T and hundreds of SMEs have provide position information in the Indian the impossible,” the Prime Minister said. been associated with ISRO programmes. region and 1500 km around the Indian Mr. Modi said the success of the space Industry bodies could foresee a huge mainland. IRNSS would provide two types programme is a shining symbol of what potential for the Indian industry in the space of services, namely, Standard Positioning we are capable of as a nation. A successful sector. Services (SPS) - provided to all users – space programme generates applications HAL Chairman Dr. R.K. Tyagi said the and Restricted Services (RS), provided to across multiple domains, he added. He said HAL-ISRO partnership will further get authorised users. the efforts of India`s space scientists are strengthened in the years to come. An A number of ground stations responsible deepening our governance, strengthening Integrated Cryogenic Engine Manufacturing for the generation and transmission of our economy and improving our lives. Noting Facility (ICMF) will be set-up at HAL’s navigation parameters, satellite control, that the whole nation celebrates when the Aerospace Division, which will manufacture satellite ranging and monitoring, etc., have cricket team wins a tournament, the Prime cryogenic/semi cryogenic engines for ISRO, been established in as many as 15 locations Minister described the success of the MOM he added. across the country. as a thousand times greater, and said all Discussions with ISRO are already on In the coming months, the next satellite Indians must celebrate the success of our for Assembly Integration and Testing of of this constellation, namely, IRNSS-1D, is space scientists today. Let India celebrate the IRNSS satellites and for productionisation of scheduled to be launched by PSLV. The achievements of its scientists. Let students propulsion sub-system for spacecraft and entire IRNSS constellation of seven satellites in every school and college applaud their launch vehicle projects. Work packages for is planned to be completed by 2015.

14 15 The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Addressing the top commanders of Indian Armed Forces during the combined Commanders’ conference in New Delhi. Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, Home Minister Shri Rajnah Singh, Minister of State for Defence Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh & National Security Advisor Shri Ajitdoval are also seen. F-35C completes first arrested landing aboard Aircraft Carrier

he US Navy made aviation I, the test team from the F-35 Lightning suppliers, to prepare and train for this history as an F-35C Lightning II II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) event. We plan on learning a lot during Tcarrier variant Joint Strike Fighter has scheduled two F-35C test aircraft this developmental test and will use that conducted its first arrested landing from Naval Air Station Patuxent River knowledge to make the naval variant of aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of in Patuxent River, Maryland to perform the F-35 an even more effective weapons San Diego on November 3rd. a variety of operational maneuvers, platform.” Navy test pilot Cmdr. Tony Wilson including various catapult takeoffs The F-35C combines advanced stealth landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 aboard and arrested landings. ITF flight test with fighter speed and agility, fused USS Nimitz’s (CVN 68) flight deck. The operations also encompass general targeting, cutting-edge avionics, arrested landing is part of initial at-sea maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft advanced jamming, network-enabled Developmental Testing I (DT-I) for the and support equipment, as well as operations and advanced sustainment. F-35C, which is expected to last two simulated maintenance operations. The F-35C is designed to stand up to weeks. As with the initial testing of any harsh shipboard conditions with a The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley and the three service Chiefs, Air Chief Marshal “Today is a landmark event in the new aircraft, the goal is to collect broad wingspan, reinforced landing Arup Raha, Admiral RK Dhohwan & General Dalbir Singh during combined commanders’ conference in New Delhi. development of the F-35C,” said Wilson, environmental data through added gear, ruggedized structures and durable a Navy test pilot with Air Test and instrumentation to measure the F-35C’s coatings while delivering a lethal Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23. “It is the integration to flight deck operations and combination of fighter capabilities to the culmination of many years of hard work to further define the F-35C’s operating fleet. by a talented team of thousands. I’m very parameters aboard the aircraft carrier. The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, excited to see America’s newest aircraft The ITF test team will analyze data power projection, and strike capabilities on the flight deck of her oldest aircraft obtained during flight test operations, of carrier air wings and joint task forces carrier, the USS Nimitz.” conduct a thorough assessment of how and will complement the capabilities Commander, Naval Air Forces, Vice well the F-35C operated in the shipboard of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which Adm. David H. Buss, was aboard Nimitz environment, and advise the Navy to currently serves as the Navy’s premier to witness the milestone event. “What a make any adjustments necessary to strike fighter. historic day today is for Naval Aviation. ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrier- With the first traps and launches of the fully capable and ready to deploy to the based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft fleet in 2018. F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G carrier, we begin the integration of the “Our F-35 integrated test team has Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D next generation of warfighting capability done an amazing job preparing for Hawkeye battle management and control into our carrier-based air wings,” said today. This will be one landing out of aircraft, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Buss. “This important milestone is yet thousands more that will happen over Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft. another indicator of Naval Aviation’s the next few decades,” said Lt. Gen. Chris The successful recovery of the ongoing evolution to meet future threats Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Officer. F-35C represents a step forward in and remain central to our future Navy “For months, we’ve been working with the development of the Navy’s next and National Defense Strategy.” the Nimitz crew, Naval Air Forces, and generation fighter and reinforces Navy- Karnataka ​Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah presenting Karnataka Rajyotsava award to Former​ ISRO chairman ​Dr. ​K Kasturirangan​. Union DT-I is the first of three at-sea test our industry partners, Lockheed Martin industry partnership goals to deliver the Minister Mr.H.N.Anantha Kumar, Minister Mr.D.K.Shivakumar, Minister Mr.R. Ramalinga Reddy, Minister Mrs.Umashri is also seen. phases planned for the F-35C. During DT- and Pratt & Whitney, as well as their operational aircraft to the fleet in 2018.

16 17 The Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Mr. Kalraj Mishra (third from right) and Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan Minister for Consumer Affairs (left) presenting award for IT Adoption and Innovation to HAL Chairman, Dr. R.K. Tyagi

Secretary, Defence Production, Mr. G. Mohan Kumar unveiling Su-30 ROH Secretary, Defence Production, Mr. G. Mohan Kumar inaugurating Project Stores building at HAL Nashik. Su-30 ROH Project Stores Facility at HAL Nashik . Dr. R.K. Tyagi, improving information security within Chairman, HAL. Mr. S. Subrahmanyan, Managing Director also seen. the company. This includes audit of IT security in all installations of HAL, information security awareness HAL gets awards through Computer Based Training (CBT) to all IT users and secured Secretary (DP) inaugurates code practices followed for in-house software developments. for IT innovation Earlier, participating in a panel he Union Minister of Micro, information online and improving discussion on “Unlocking the potential Su-30 ROH project stores Small and Medium Enterprises partner collaboration, says Dr. R.K. of PSUs”, Dr. Tyagi touched upon T(MSME), Mr. Kalraj Mishra and Tyagi, Chairman, HAL, who received operational autonomy that PSUs he Secretary of Defence making efforts to indigenize parts handle international flights with night Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister the award. must be given to stand-up to the Production, Mr. G. Mohan required for this aircraft and make the landing facility and has an apron for for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public HAL’s new IT measures include challenges, skill development and the TKumar inaugurated Su-30 (MKI) country self-reliant in this segment”, parking of six passenger aircraft. At Distribution, jointly presented HAL two establishing a comprehensive talent management. He suggested ROH Project Stores Facility at HAL said Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, and HAL present private chartered planes land awards for IT Adoption and Innovation e-procurement system with facilities that creation of an exclusive corpus for Nashik. This is a big boost to HAL’s who accompanied the Secretary (DP). here. HAL plans Airline Operators’ – 2014 at a function in New Delhi. The to vendors who can now track the research activities would go a long way activities at Nashik considering that Mr. S. Subrahmanyan, Managing Conference on November 14, 2014 award is instituted by the Governance status of their bills and new supply in promoting long neglected R&D in HAL has set up a facility for ROH of Director of MiG Complex was also in Nashik to promote commercial Now, a leading publication focusing on orders. On HR front, online systems for the country. 15 aircraft per annum at the division. present. operations. Governance-related issues. performance appraisal and mutually “We should think of creating specific HAL is one of the few organisations Besides visiting the various Earlier in the day, Mr. G. Mohan HAL has taken number of initiatives agreed tasks have been introduced for R&D clusters that cater to the research in the world to have set-up ROH production and design facilities of Kumar reviewed the presentation in recent past to strategically use certain category of employees mostly and technology needs of our PSUs and facilities for Su-30. “This will provide the division, Mr. Mohan Kumar also made by HAL on various projects at Information Technology as an enabler covering officers. prepare them for present and future full maintenance support and enhance visited HAL airport at Ozar (about Nashik. He stressed on timely delivery, for improving operational efficiency, HAL is focusing on 3Ps - product, challenges”, he said. the serviceability of Su-30MKI fleet 20 km from Nashik and 200 km from quality, customer satisfaction and cost on-time delivery, cost optimisation and processes and procedures – to Dr. Tyagi also stressed on forming through-out its life-cycle. We are also Mumbai). The airport has a runway to reduction. achieving global quality standards. optimise product and service delivery of new institutional structures for This alchemy of transformation is being mechanism under recently launched creating the right environment for achieved by enhancing accountability “Project Parivartan” with a budget of exports of the products Indian PSUs and by performance measures at around Rs. 200 crores. aim for. He felt that the cost and quality SCOPE award for HAL individual level, optimising processes On the security front, HAL has advantage that Indian products enjoy by cutting down wastages, making taken comprehensive measures for needs to be leveraged better.

resident, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presented SCOPE are dedicated to design and develop on which its experts could contribute and electronic warfare systems, P(Standing Conference of Public aircraft, helicopters, small engines, with the funding to be provided by the IIT Roorkee for aircraft subsystem Enterprises) Meritorious Award for aircraft accessories and avionics, says company. As an important strategic research and with IIT, Bombay for the R&D, Technology Development and Dr. Tyagi. move 10 R&D centres of the company communications systems. HAL also Innovation to HAL at a ceremony in The Research and Technology have now been brought under the works with Indian Institute of Science, Delhi . Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman and Development remains a focus area for ambit of Committee of Institutional Bangalore, DRDO laboratories and Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, Director (Design HAL with increased funds allocation. Network (COIN) to ensure synergy private industries for various R & D and Development) received the award The company has filed over 300 patents among these centres of HAL spread activities. on behalf of HAL. HAL believes in just over two years to protect its across the country. HAL has designed and developed that the key differentiator in today’s intellectual property developed at a As part of aggressive interaction with 14 types of aircraft and helicopters warfare is going to be the home large investment and efforts. HAL has academia, HAL has entered into MOUs which include basic trainers, grown platforms and therefore R&D now created R&D corpus, earmarking for technology collaboration with intermediate trainers, fighters and Dr. R.K. Tyagi, Chairman, HAL receiving SCOPE activities of organizations like HAL 10% of Operational Profit after Tax, to IITs. As a matter of fact, the company light helicopters. The company has award from President Shri. Pranab Mukherjee at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. would go a long way in making India promote technology development has entered into collaboration with also designed more than 600 avionics Mr. Anant Geete, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, self-reliant on technology front in the within the company. IIT, Kanpur for rotary unmanned systems and accessories for variety of Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, Director, (Design and Development), HAL also seen. defence sector. HAL’s R&D centres HAL has identified 111 technologies systems, IIT Kharagpur for avionics aircraft.

18 19 Meprolight strengthens its position in Night Vision

eprolight - a leading manufacturer of electro-optical products will continue without interruption. We will provide full systems, Laser Range Finder systems, Self-Illuminated support for all customers - including the timely delivery of existing Msights, thermal and night vision equipment for orders - to their complete satisfaction.” military, law enforcement and civil applications - strengthens In compliance with the purchase agreement and the integration its position in the area of night vision with the purchase of New of New Noga Light’s products into the Meprolight portfolio, the Noga Light’s Operations and Assets. The sales, marketing, and support for New Noga Light’s line of products will continue to be NEW NOGA LIGHT MEPROLIGHT implemented without interruption. The products will become part of Meprolight’s portfolio and will be re-named. NL-93 A MEPRO BINIMON (A) – Aviator’s Night Vision

Binocular MEPRO MINIMON (L) – Multi-functional Mini Indian Military Monocular

NL- 92 MEPRO LI-OR 4X or 7X – High Performance Mini acquisitions to gather momentum Night sight Series products will be re-named. Following are the new names of former New Noga Light products: Meprolight is a leading manufacturer of Laser Range Finder ndia continues to be the largest upgraded Dornier surveillance aircraft response from Indian industry to (LRF) systems, electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision importer of defence equipment. will be purchased. The decisions were manufacture planes including Avro, According to Eli Gold, CEO of Meprolight, “New Noga Light’s 14 equipment for military, law enforcement, and civil applications. ITo reverse this trend, Government taken following a meeting of the Defence P-7 Trainer Aircraft, Weapon Systems, years of successful operation in the field of night vision has gained The Company’s cutting-edge, lightweight and versatile LRF of India has taken several initiatives to Acquisition Council. The majority of the Electronic Warfare Systems and Rotor the company valuable know-how and recognized expertise in the systems are designed for a wide range of land, sea, and airborne ensure a win-win situation for all the decisions went in favour of the Navy that blades. field. The purchase of New Noga Light’s operations will strengthen applications, and deliver a significantly extended range of up to stakeholders. was in dire need of up-gradation and Sustained demand from the Indian Meprolight’s leading position in this field - through the addition 20,000 meters. The Company also designs and manufactures a Self-reliance is a challenging task. As a capability enhancement. Armed Forces and industry friendly of the company’s excellent products, as well as its many clients wide array of electro-optical and optical sights, uncooled thermal nation, we need to have access to defence The big ticket step was the decision to policies are the two important drivers around the world.” sights, and night vision devices and is regarded as the world leader and aerospace technologies, innovation build six submarines in India at a cost of to make Indian aerospace industry a Eli Gold continues, “New Noga Light’s product line will be in Tritium self-illuminated sights for pistols and rifles. and the ability to train manpower in this about Rs 50,000 crore rather than source success story. Officials emphasised on immediately integrated into Meprolight’s portfolio, thereby industry. Therefore, co-development and it from outside. It was also decided to Public Private Partnership, Joint Venture expanding our ability to respond to the diverse night vision needs For more information, co-production should be the preferred purchase 8,356 Anti Tank Guided Missile formation and better mechanisms to and the multitude of scenarios faced by our worldwide customer please visit route. Recent joint venture between of Israel worth Rs 3,200 crore rather than absorb technology. base. The sales, marketing, and support of New Noga Light’s www.meprolight.com. Indian and foreign companies are some the US’ Javelin missile for the Indian Army. Officials suggested the formation of the indications towards that direction. The Army will also purchase 321 launchers of an Indian Aeronautics Commission There is a need to facilitate creation of a for the missile. and bring various organisations and vibrant domestic defence and aerospace Another 12 Dornier surveillance aircraft institutes currently functioning under industrial base in the country. With with enhanced sensors will also be different Ministries under one umbrella. Liebherr-Aerospace greater participation of the private sector bought from the Hindustan Aeronautics This will ensure greater cohesion, in defense production and permission Ltd at a cost of Rs 1,850 crore. It was also synergy, understanding and speeding- for enhanced FDI in defense, Indian decided to buy 362 infantry fighting up decision making in defence related industry expects a resurgence in defence- vehicle from the Ordinance Factory Board activities. at Airshow China related manufacturing and employment for Rs 662 crore. It is important to exploit FDI and Joint s a leading supplier to the as well as flight control components such as aftermarket activities in Asia. creation. A committee will be formed by the Venture opportunities for development international aviation industry, for various helicopter programs. An The COMAC C919 landing gear system Recently, defence projects worth a Defence Ministry which will study of indigenous industry in India’s ALiebherr-Aerospace took part animated film informed visitors about is manufactured by the Joint Venture Rs 80,000 crore were cleared by the both public and private shipyards over defence and aerospace sector. Also, in the 10th Airshow China in Zhuhai. the company’s capabilities as a developer, Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co., government, which indicated that the the next 6-8 weeks. The decision to Indian industry must have greater say In addition to products from the fields manufacturer and integrator of systems Ltd., which is based in Changsha (China). process of military acquisitions are manufacture the submarines in India in selecting technologies for future of air management, flight control and and explained how landing gear, flight The company was established by AVIC’s being speeded up. Six submarines will is in line with Prime Minister Narendra platform developments and the actuation, gearboxes and landing gear controls and air management systems Landing Gear Advanced Manufacturing be made indigenously and over 8,000 Modi’s ‘Make in India’ pitch. Indian country’s offset focus should be on systems, the company presented its function on board an aircraft. Co., Ltd. (LAMC) and Liebherr-Aerospace Israeli anti-tank guided missiles and 12 Air Force recently said it is seeking acquisition of cutting edge technology. customer service activities. Moreover, Liebherr-Aerospace welcomed in 2011. Its objective is to develop and Liebherr-Aerospace exhibited an air customers, operators and partners from manufacture landing gear systems for the conditioning pack and a mock-up main around the world to meet and discuss Chinese aviation industry as well as the landing gear system for COMAC’s C919 trends in the aviation business and topics international aviation market.

20 21 Yann Lavalle, senior flight test pilot at Bell Helicopter. “I am excited to be a part of the history of the Jet Ranger legacy, an aircraft that defined the market nearly 50 years ago.” “We hovered in the Bell 505, performed a low-speed controllability assessment and flew two laps in the local traffic pattern. Our top speed today was 60 knots, and the entire flight lasted Bell 505 Jet Ranger X approximately 30 minutes,” added Eric Emblin, senior flight test pilot at Bell Helicopter. The customer-driven design ​achieves first flight of the Jet Ranger X places safety, performance and affordability at its seen tremendous forefront, blending proven systems response from the with advanced technology and a sleek, market for the Bell modern design. 505, and today’s The Bell 505 features a high exciting flightvisibility cockpit equipped with the ell Helicopter, a Textron company marks another step Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics announced the successful first toward delivering the high-performance, Suite to provide pilots critical flight Bflight of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger high-value aircraft our customers have information at a glance. Bell’s newest X™ helicopter. The maiden flight took been asking for.” commercial helicopter is powered by place at the company’s Mirabel, Québec The Bell 505 was designed based the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with manufacturing facility. on extensive input provided by a Full Authority Digital Engine Control “Bell Helicopter pioneered the short Customer Advisory Council (CAC). Bell (FADEC), which further reduces pilot light single market, and here we are Helicopter unveiled the Jet Ranger X workload. Additional enhanced safety nearly fifty years later, changing the way at HELI-Expo 2014 in February and has features include a high inertia rotor the world flies once again,” said Matt already received more than 240 letters of system delivering superior autorotation Hasik, senior vice president of commercial intent for the new model. “The Bell 505 capabilities. programs at Bell Helicopter. “We have performed exactly as anticipated ​” said

popularity of the Bell 206 has spurred Bell introduces Bell strong interest in the Bell 505 and we have more than 20 letters of intent signed already for this aircraft in China. “ The Bell 206 series comprises more than 505 & 525 to China 40 percent of the existing Bell aircraft in service in China. The Bell 505 Jet Ranger X ell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. for demonstration flights. blends the proven systems of the Bell 206 company, showcased the Bell “We are thrilled to offer our regional with advanced technology and a sleek, B505 Jet Ranger X and the Bell customers the chance to see the Bell modern design. 525 Relentless for the first time in China 505 Jet Ranger X and Bell 525 Relentless The Garmin G1000HTM Integrated at Airshow China in Zhuhai recently. In mockups,” said Chris Jaran, Bell Avionics Suite provides pilots critical addition, the Bell 407GX was also available Helicopter’s vice president, China. “The flight information at a glance to maximise situational awareness. Pilot workload is further reduced by the Turbomeca Arrius 2R engine with dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC). These features, combined with the aircraft’s high inertia rotor which deliver superior autorotation capability and a newly designed cabin seating five passengers place safety, performance and affordability at the forefront.

22 23 Dr. R.Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India ​ ​Mr.Pushpindar Singh Chopra​, President​,The Society for releasing the book. ​Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair ​is also seen. Aerospace Studies​ with Dr.C G Krishnadas Nair “Make in India” A must read reference book

“Make in India”, authored by Dr.C G Studies, New Delhi, the book is an analysis The book is available at : Krishnadas Nair, former Chairman of HAL, of the License production and lessons Navbharat Enterprises, was released recently. The first copy was learnt from the same and way forward Bangalore​. Phone​: 080 2356 1142, 234682 received by Dr.R.Chidambaram, Principal in partnership with Indian and overseas e-mail: [email protected] & The Scientific Advisor to Government of India. aerospace industries particularly involving Society for Aerospace Studies​,New Delhi​. Published by Society for Aerospace the SMEs and private industries in India. Tel : 011-24617234/24641047 5 Indian varsity teams accept Lockheed Martin challenge eams from five leading Indian well as additional mentoring to develop a Technology (IIT) Delhi, IIT Chennai, Delhi universities presented their go-to-market strategy. At the end of the Technological University (DTU), University Tconceptual designs to Lockheed design challenge, Lockheed Martin will of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Martin officials in New Delhi recently, work with each team to explore options and Birla Institute of Technological Studies launching the C-130J Roll-On/Roll-Off with government and industry to mature (BITS) Pilani – Goa Campus. University Design Challenge to develop the prototype for global markets. In continuous production longer than any cargo aircraft modules for disaster relief “Perhaps more important than other military aircraft, the C-130 Hercules operations worldwide. producing viable prototypes from this has earned a reputation as a workhorse Over the next year, the company will fund design challenge are the lessons in ready for any mission, anywhere, anytime. grants for each university team to work with innovation and collaboration the students To date, almost 2,500 C-130s have been local industry partners and mentors from will gain from working hands-on with delivered to operators around the world. the Defence Research and Development partners in government and industry,” The Indian Air Force operates a fleet of five Organisation (DRDO) to develop design said Dr. Ray O. Johnson, Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules and is contracted to specifications for their proposed modules. senior vice president and chief technology receive an additional six C-130Js through Lockheed Martin will also support each officer. “The challenges we face as a global a foreign military sale with the U.S. team with engineering, technical and community are increasingly complex, and Government. business development expertise. The we need the best and brightest working Roll-on/roll-off modules increase the company will award three of the teams a together to develop global solutions.” capability of the C‑130 beyond core second-year grant in November 2015 to The university teams participating in transportation to that of a multi-mission develop a prototype of their module, as the challenge include Indian Institute of platform.

24 25 will be able to participate in tailoring the radar to meet their individual operational requirements. Background Information zz Captor E-Scan radar capability will further improve the Eurofighter Typhoon’s combat effectiveness, allowing Typhoon to continue to maintain its EUROFIGHTER & NETMA sign superiority over other available combat Karnataka ​Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah releasing the State industrial policy 2014-19​. Minister for Tourism and Higher Education aircraft. Shri R.V.Deshpande, Minister for IT& BT Shri S.R.Patil, Chief Secretary Shri Kaushik Mukherjee, Smt.Rathna Prabha​, ​Addl.Chief Secretary, zz The radar will fit both Tranche 2 Department of Industries also seen. one billion euro radar contact and Tranche 3 aircraft offering customers the freedom to retrofit their existing Eurofighter policy has innovative features that will efence Ministers from the United on behalf of the Partner Nations, said: Typhoon aircraft when required. make the state a leader in the country. Kingdom, Germany, Italy and “The Eurofighter Typhoon lies at the heart zz Captor E-Scan radar offers a Karnataka unveils The immediate necessity of provision DSpain met in Edinburgh, Scotland, of NATO airpower and will continue to do variety of benefits over the mechanical of creation of quality infrastructure to witness the signing of a €1bn contract so for many decades to come. This new M-Scan, including increased detection is relevant considering the current for the development of a world-leading capability will ensure the fighter remains a and tracking ranges, advanced air-to- new industrial policy demand and is a positive step ushering electronic radar system for the Eurofighter vital component in the mix. It’s an historic surface capability and enhanced electronic in attracting fresh investments. The Typhoon. day in the life of the Programme.” protection measures. declaration of large industrial areas and The contract, between Eurofighter The Eurofighter consortium, along with zz The new radar retains the key arnataka Government recently converting agricultural land for industrial estates in townships is expected to ease Jadgflugzeug GmbH and NETMA,its primary supplier, Euroradar, and a range features of the existing Captor radar unveiled new Industrial Policy purposes. Labour reforms should be the congestion and the development the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado of other suppliers across Europe, will all architecture in order to exploit the Kfor 2014-19 which gives special expedited to increase the investment of the same under PPP mode is unique Management Agency (NETMA), will enable contribute to the integration programme maturity of the current much acclaimed thrust to enhance contribution of the flow in the state. leading to faster growth pace. the integration of Captor E-Scan, the world’s helping further sustain high technology system and will use latest generation Manufacturing Sector to the State The policy pronouncements should The focus on sector industries most advanced Active Electronically jobs across the four nations. technology to execute concurrently a GDP to 20 per cent by 2019 and other be implemented with letter and spirit development as public utilities is a Scanned Array Radar System (AESA) onto Andrew Cowdery, the Chairman of full complement of air-to-air and air-to- incentives particularly to MSME Sectors with less government intervention so booster much awaited for the growth of the Eurofighter Typhoon. The fighter’s Euroradar, said: “We have already been surface tasks. which should augur well for the inclusive that the desired goal and objectives are the industry in the state. The constitution large nose aperture, combined with the working closely with Eurofighter and zz Key discriminators of Captor economic growth of the State. realised. Industry bodies particularly of MSME facilitation councils is ability to move the antenna, will give the the Eurofighter Partner Companies on E-Scan radar include: The new policy also has several positive welcomed the creation of two Special appreciated as the same is expected Eurofighter Typhoon greater ‘vision’ than its this milestone development and we • A very large antenna size and features including focus on job creation. industrial zones exclusively for women to meet the long demand of the trade competitors, delivering better operational are delighted that the future of this key repositioner offering an extremely However, some industry officials entrepreneurs in Kanakapura and fraternity. Reduction of road tax and performance to the aircraft and to its capability has now been secured. Captor Wide Field of Regard (WFoR). expressed that the incentives offered Hubli-Dharwad. registration tax in order to encourage weapon system. E-Scan radar builds on the best know- • The 200 degree field of regard is need to be benchmarked against the The announcement for reserving manufacture and use of green hybrid Alberto Gutierrez, the CEO of Eurofighter, how, industrial expertise and collaboration significantly larger than typical ‘fixed other States to ensure that the State is maximum sops for investors who are and electrical vehicles is expected to described the occasion as “a pivotal among leading European defence plate’ AESA radars, giving Typhoon not at a loss. willing to move out of Bangalore and move towards the concept of ‘GREEN moment” in the life of the Eurofighter electronics companies”. a significant tactical advantage in It is important that for large projects investing in industrially backward ENVIORNMENT’ is a fresh buoyant idea in Programme. He said: “The signing of this This milestone confirms the commitment air combat and greater situational the State should take an aggressive areas came in for praise. This would combating the pollution. contract is a massive boost to all of us and of the four Nations to provide the awareness. approach to get them to invest in undoubtedly ease the congestion in the Aerospace, Machine tool, Steel & is a pivotal moment. It enhances a weapons Eurofighter Typhoon with the best • The larger antenna allows a greater Karnataka as the downstream benefits City of Bangalore to a large extent. The Cement sectors are considered as system that offers a mix of capabilities capabilities to seize current and emerging number of TRMs (transmitter receiver of large projects particularly in the State Government now needs to come focused industries in the policy by that is simply unmatched anywhere in the opportunities in the export market. Both modules) thus greater power and auto sector are critical. Industry bodies out with a “Relocation Policy’ with clear recognising their contribution towards world. It’s something that Europe should Eurofighter and Euroradar have confirmed reception leading to earlier target particularly commended the State cut guidelines for the industry. GDP and Employment generation. be immensely proud of.” Air Vice-Marshal that the radar has significant growth detection and greater utility across Government for creation of industrial The policy has given a clear thrust Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Graham Farnell, who signed the contract potential and existing and new customers the EW spectrum. zones across the State particularly in the to MSME and the focus is towards the play a dominant role in socio-economic backward areas which should facilitate development of hitherto-neglected development of the State and the increase in industrial activity pan across Hyderabad-Karnataka region by country. This sector is a nursery of three variants of the airframe in LRIP 8 the State. The new policy especially declaring it as Special Zone. By and large entrepreneurship and often driven by is approximately 3.6 percent lower than the Government’s thrust on attracting it is a forward looking policy which is individual creativity and innovation. It DOD and Lockheed Martin the previous contract. investment worth Rs. five lakh crore and aiming towards the development of contributes 8 per cent to the country’s “Today’s agreement is representative of creation of 15 lakh jobs in the next five MSME sector, attract investments and GDP, 45 per cent to the manufacturing the program’s ongoing maturation,” said years is a welcome measure. Industry job creation as well as promotion of sector, 40 per cent to the exports and agreement for F-35s F-35 Program Executive Officer, Lt. Gen. officials also commended the proposal micro and small units which should provides employment to more than 80 Chris Bogdan. to raise the subsidy for MSMEs from 50 to propel the State’s GDP growth. million youth through more than 40 he U.S. Department of Defense (LRIP 8) contract to be finalized in the “Once production of LRIP 8 aircraft is 100 per cent. The policy is seen as most progressive million registered MSMEs. and Lockheed Martin have coming weeks. The contract is for fiscal completed, more than 200 F-35s will be in There was also appreciation for the and a key driver of employment and Therefore, a special attention is given Treached an agreement in year 2014 with deliveries beginning in operation by eight nations. We are glad amendments made to the Karnataka innovation with a clear direction in for MSMEs while framing the new principle for the production of 43 F-35 2016. Cost details will be released once the Government and LM are completing Land Reforms Act to reduce the time making Karnataka the brand propelling industrial policy 2014-19 by proposing Lightning II aircraft. Officials anticipate the contract is finalized; however, in a fair and reasonable contract for the 8th taken in obtaining approval for purchase and to be the key state in the country almost double the fiscal incentives as the Low-Rate Initial Production lot 8 general, the average unit price for all lot of aircraft.” of land under Section 109 and for scaling growth to new horizons. The compared to the previous policy.

26 27 equipment and the recent increase in FDI up of Indian Aeronautics Commission. What is your take on training in the defence sector to 49% would be a Such a commission would be instrumental and education infrastructure in definite enabler. in bringing various organisations and aerospace sector in the country? institutions presently functioning under There is a pressing need to augment How do you think India needs different ministries under one umbrella for infrastructure for training and education to galvanise research and better cohesion, synergy, understanding in aerospace and other sectors. Only 5% of development scenario in the and faster decision making and would 470 million Indian workforce is vocationally country? effectively address the challenges faced by trained and skilled. A meagre 2% of For Research and Development to be the the aerospace industry. Indian population is vocationally skilled focus area more funds have to be given In this direction, National Aeronautics as compared to 75% in Germany, 96% in to the national research laboratories as Coordination Group (NACG) comprising Korea, 80% in Japan & 68% in the UK. The they safeguard and protect the country’s members from MoD, Ministry of Civil gap is evidently huge and augmentation intellectual property and I believe that Aviation, Services, HAL, NAL, DRDO, of training and education infrastructure is defence industry needs to nurture R&D NMCC, FICCI, CII has been constituted imperative. labs and make attempts to generate to recommend a national policy on ‘Reopening HAL airport will additional funds. aeronautics along with a plan of action What do you think needs to be A policy framework is needed on the for suitable augmentation of indigenous done on skill developments front engagement of Indian origin scientists capacity in the field of aeronautics. have multiple benefits’ in aerospace industry and to fill the working abroad who would be willing huge gap in skills? to work in niche areas to prop up the Could you give us an update on LCA Statistics indicate that India needs country’s capability. All this need to production by HAL and the road Progress in the financial year 2014-15 has coordinated efforts towards better training be complemented with a vibrant skill ahead? so far been satisfactory with production and education infrastructure supported development set up. The series production of LCA Tejas Reopening of HAL airport having been completed for over 40% of by a pragmatic labour-industry-academia has commenced and maiden flight of the annual sales targets. We are working ecosystem. To enable this, HAL is a Could you talk about your association first SP aircraft happened in Sep 2014 will enable utilization of with the goal of a minimum 10% growth leading an endeavour in the field on skill and partnership with ISRO? within nine months of Initial Operational in sales turnover compared to the previous development under the aegis of National HAL’s participation in space programmes Clearance (IOC) accorded in Dec 2013. available facility lying fiscal and are confident of achieving it. Skill Development Council (NSDC) along of ISRO commenced in 1972 which was HAL has faced many technological with Bangalore Chambers of Industry and followed by setting up of a full-fledged challenges in the making of LCA which unused for past six years, Could you talk about futuristic Commerce (BCIC) and Society of Indian facility in 1988 by way of Aerospace included sanctions on import of carbon plans of HAL? Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) Division at Bangalore. HAL has produced fibre, establishing the entire tooling and bring in additional revenue HAL is working on the co-development by forming a non- profit organization for light alloy structures for PSLV, GSLV, IRS & manufacturing capability by in house and co-production of two major platforms developing skills in the Aerospace and INSAT. I am happy to inform you that HAL design and incorporation of world class for HAL, state and the with Russia, which will address the Aviation sector in India. has contributed to the recent Mars Orbiter manufacturing standards. future combat and transport related The broader objective of this Mission and is also working on cryogenic The present orders for LCA are likely to central government, create requirements of the Services, namely Fifth collaboration is to aggregate skill engines for which Integrated Cryogenic be completed during the next five years Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) and Dr. R K Tyagi requirements of the industry including Manufacturing Facility (ICMF) is being set and HAL expects further substantial orders business and employment Multi-role Transport Aircraft (MTA). The sub sector requirements, regional up at Aerospace Division. for this aircraft. upcoming programmes of LUH & LCH HAL Chairman requirements and international trends opportunities, and result in along with the existing ALH will ensure a and best practices that can be introduced Why do you think reopening of Could you talk about HAL’s whole range of indigenous helicopters for prospective vendors are open. A 24x7 in the domestic skill development space. HAL airport in Bangalore will be association with academic convenience to customers due the country. help desk has been created to provide This Sector Skill Council would also build a win-win situation for all the institutions? HAL has also embarked upon the design information, support and clarifications capacity for training delivery and regulate stakeholders? With the objective to conduct applied to strategic location within and development of aero-engines of 25 to the vendors. A global vendors’ meet the skill development activities in the Reopening of HAL airport will enable research and tackle multi-disciplinary ken and 1200 kW category which could is being organized on an annual basis industry sectors including development utilization of available facility lying unused problems in the field of aerospace the city, says HAL Chairman be potential power plants on several and HAL is also participating in various of national occupational standards, for past six years, bring in additional revenue technology and its applications HAL platforms in the future. HAL also has exhibitions/ seminars towards vendor qualifications, training curriculum and for HAL, state and the central government, has collaborated and established Dr. R K Tyagi in this exclusive plans to diversify into the civil aviation development activities. assessment criteria. The Council is create business and employment faculty chairs at IITs at Roorkee, Kanpur, sector which has a high growth forecast mandated to train approximately four lakh opportunities, result in convenience to Kharagpur, Mumbai, IISc Bangalore and interview to Sunny Jerome, for the coming decade and is looking Could you share your thoughts on persons over next ten years in 90 different customers due to strategic location within also National Law University (NLSIU) at for opportunities in both MRO and the composites MRO hangar for trades identified for better employment the city and ensure growth of Bengaluru. Bangalore. Managing Editor, Aeromag manufacturing. which foundation stone was laid opportunities, improving employability The reopening of HAL airport will also put An Aerospace Industry- Academia Please share HAL’s initiatives on recently? and bridging gaps in skills required in this the city in the league of global cities like Conclave was also organised which Asia. outsourcing and greater engagement with This is a dedicated facility which will sector. New York, London, Los Angeles, Stockholm, deliberated on models for HAL’s active vendors. come up for repair of composite structures Paris, Singapore etc. all of which have collaboration with institutions for There is a strong focus on outsourcing for helicopters and other platforms. It is What are your thoughts on PM’s multiple airports. research and on programs for industry- How has been the financial year across the company with over 2400 vital for MRO support for the composites. “Make in India” mission in defence focused post-graduate and doctoral 2014-15 so far for HAL? vendors having been registered with HAL The composites are used in various sector? Do you think there is a need for degrees in aerospace technologies. What are the expectations in the contributing to around 25% of the gross products of HAL such as helicopters The Prime Minister’s “Make in India”” setting up of Indian Aeronautics HAL is also working on the idea of current fiscal and what are the man hours. With the implementation (example: ALH & LUH) and aircraft mission will undoubtedly boost Commission? establishing an exclusive Aerospace goals? of e-procurement opportunities for (example: LCA Tejas). indigenous production of defence There is an imperative need for setting University.

28 29 LCH TD3 : IOC expected by next September

he Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Technology related projects, namely, Modified Rotor System, Manufacturing independent foreign-trade activities in Demonstrator TD-3 recently made the successful of TD-3 & TD-4 for acceleration of development flight testing, relation to the defense production, in Tmaiden flight. “Escorted by a Dhruv helicopter, the entire indigenous development of Integrated Avionics and Display Bright prospects for the terms of: deliveries of spare parts, flight was flawless. It will be an effective weapon platform to System (lADS) & Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) in order aggregates, assemblies, devices, OEM deliver precision strikes at high altitude and we are confident it to reduce the dependency on foreign vendors and develop components, special, training and ancillary will meet the requirements of the IAF”, says Dr. R.K. Tyagi. “We indigenous technology. MiG-35 program equipment, technical documentation are making all efforts to achieve IOC by September next year”. Breakaway fuselage of LCH was built and limit load testing for the previously delivered defense In all, HAL is expected to produce/manufacture 179 LCH was completed successfully in October 2012. LCH-TD-1 was first he Joint-Stock Company “Russian aircraft protected from aggression the skies production; for Indian Defence forces. Today’s flight was piloted by Wg flown on March 29, 2010 and LCH-TD-2 was flown on June 28, Aircraft Corporation “MiG” is a of more than 40 countries over the world. - carrying out works of examination, Cdr Unni Pillai and co-piloted by Gp Capt SHK Nair. It flew 2011. Together TD-1 & TD-2, LCH has flown for 388 flights (285:10 Tleading enterprise of aviation Among them there are such glorified standardizing, product life extension, for 20 minutes. The scope of this project covers design and hrs.). For better planning, execution and monitoring of the industry of Russia. fighters as MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19, MiG-21, maintenance, overhaul (including upgrade, development of two technology demonstrators, one full project leading to enhancement of number of flights to achieve The RAC “MiG” product line consists of MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-29 and MiG-31. which assume carrying out research and scale mock-up, one break away fuselage (BAF) and Initial milestones of Cold Weather Trials, Hot Weather trials and weapon up-to-date fighters- interceptors, multi- RAC “MiG” has modern design, research developments works) and other kinds Operational Clearance (IOC). firing trials, HAL Board had sanctioned manufacturing of TD-3 role combat aircraft, including newly and experimental base, well equipped of works providing for integrated after- During development of LCH, HAL Board sanctioned LCH and TD-4. developed fighters of the unified family of production facilities, effective financial and sales service of the previously delivered MiG-29K/KUB, MiG- 29М/М2 and advanced marketing structures as well as a developed defense production, training of the foreign MiG-35, training equipment as well as the global system of technical support of its specialists for implementation of the Corporation, recently. The MiG boss noted has contributed to good financial results in continues production of MiG-29SMT multi- light general-purpose airplanes. The RAC products. The “MiG” brand fighters are indicated activities; that the Russian MoD had included the for the last few years. In 2013 the MiG Corp’s role fighters. Last April the Russian MoD “MiG” designers are intensively working at designed using the digital technologies at - participation in establishing, with MiG-35’s purchase in the state armament proceeds reached US $ 1 billion. placed an order on one more batch of this creation of a new generation aeronautical all stages of a life cycle: from development foreign customers, joint ventures, which program. The current order book guarantees aircraft, which features an excellent cost- engineering, both manned and unmanned. to after-sale service. would perform maintenance and repair of MiG-35 is also being marketed to a a steady loading of the Corporation’s efficiency ratio. The enterprises participating in The government of Russia has granted the defense production; number of potential buyers abroad. Mr. manufacturing assets in the medium- Mr. Korotkov also noted an increasing manufacturing of the “MiG” brand to RAC “MiG” the full-fledged licences - establishing and complementary Korotkov outlined that within the MMRCA term horizon. The assets are being demand for MiG-29’s modernisation, products have added a glorious page to the for design, production and technical equipping, on the territory of foreign states, tender in India, MiG-35 had succeeded in restructured nowadays with “SOKOL” keeping in mind the very fact that this history of the Russian and world aviation. support of civil and military aeronautical facilities ensuring integrated after-sales passing all the tests and confirmed all its Aviation Plant (Nizhny Novgorod City) famous Russian fighter is operational in 29 A.I. Mikoyan Design Bureau, founded in engineering. service of the previously delivered defense performance characteristics. joining the MiG Corporation on the next countries. December, 1939, included into the RAC RAC “MiG” is an official prime contractor production; The MiG CEO’s optimism on MiG-35’s phase of restructuring process. The SOKOL The most advanced program is being “MiG”, has elaborated about 450 projects of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian - import of defense production required bright prospects is based on the good Plant participates in the MiG-29K/KUB implemented in India, where the IAF’s MiG- of combat aircraft, from which 170 projects Federation. “MiG” brand aircraft are the for manufacture of in-house defense development of current projects of MiG production cooperation and is in charge 29s are being upgraded under the MiG- are realised, and 94 - were made in series. basis of a fighter aviation of the Armed production. Corporation. It relates, first of all, to MiG- of the MiG-31 interceptor’s overhaul- 29UPG Project. In total at domestic aircraft building plants Forces of Russia. The government of Russia MiG Corporation keeps developing its 29K/KUB ship-born fighters, which are upgradation Program. The program is The MiG’s boss also mentioned that his there have been manufactured about performs the target financing of priority MiG-35 Program and has all reasons to being delivered to the Indian Navy since being implemented for the Russian AF and Corp’s has got some groundwork on a light 45000 aircraft of “MiG” brand, from which areas of the Corporation activities from the believe in a big-scale contract on MiG- 2009. Since 2013 MiG-29Ks are being also aimed at the MiG-31 modernisation up to fighter of fifth generation but it is a long- 11000 aircraft have been exported. Over budget. 35s’ supply to the Russian Air Force to supplied to the Russian Navy. the MiG-31BM advanced aircraft. term and financially demanding project, 14000 “MiG” fighters have been produced The Russian Government delegated be signed soon. It was confirmed by Mr. Series manufacturing of MiG-29K/KUB Besides manufacturing of MiG-29K/ which may be actually implemented only under licence abroad. “MiG” family brand to the RAC “MiG” the right to exercise Sergei Korotkov, general director of MiG and MiG-29М/М2, its ground-based variant, KUB and MiG-29М/М2 fighters, MiG Corp. after a decision of a potential customer.

30 31 Honeywell, Tata Power technologies for India’s defense industry and giving the Indian Armed Forces an easy-to-justify option for navigation on the SED sign agreement 21st Century battlefield.” The initial efforts will begin in 2015 for oneywell Aerospace has signed Aligning with the Indian Government’s the TALIN 2000 with production and a licensing agreement with Tata objective of organically growing its defense manufacturing of the system components HPower’s Strategic Engineering industry and the call for “Make in India”, expected by 2016. At this time the Division (SED), enabling it to produce Honeywell will license the design, hardware agreement will also be extended to cover Honeywell’s Tactical Advanced Land and expertise to assemble, test and, in the Honeywell’s TALIN 3000, 4000 and 5000 Inertial Navigator, or “TALIN” in India. future, build the production kits for TALIN products, which offer varying capabilities This Honeywell-patented technology to Tata Power SED. to suit a wide range of operational enables vehicles and artillery to navigate It will mark the first time India has requirements. very precisely, even where GPS satellite produced inertial land navigation guidance is not available, to increase troop technology, providing the Indian Armed What Is TALIN? safety and maximize mission success. Forces with a locally constructed advanced TALIN is a highly accurate, shock-stabilized “Our strategic agreement with land navigation technology that is position and pointing inertial navigation Honeywell supports Tata Power SED’s not limited by a reliance upon GPS an system designed for use on a wide range of commitment to the “Make in India” important benefit for vehicles and artillery military and commercial platforms. initiative – a priority for India’s new operating across the country’s mountain, It provides users with extremely precise Government,” said Rahul Chaudhry, desert and forest terrain where satellite attitude and position awareness with or CEO, Tata Power SED. “We are proud to signals can be limited. without the use of GPS. Using the same have completed this technology sharing “TALIN represents the latest in GPS-free Honeywell Ring Laser Gyro and Quartz arrangement, which will offer the Indian navigation and positioning technology, Accelerometer technologies proven in Armed Forces a state-of-the-art inertial designed to improve asset safety and both commercial and military navigation navigation technology, made in India ultimately mission success,” said Arijit applications for decades, TALIN is ideal and with local product support. This Ghosh, president India, Honeywell for environments where GPS signals are agreement sets the standard for locally Aerospace. “By partnering with Tata unavailable. More than 15,000 systems from produced defense technologies to sustain Power SED on the production of TALIN the TALIN family are currently operating India’s military growth and mission we are aligning with the Government’s on more than 60 military and commercial success over the coming years.” aim of increasing locally manufactured platforms worldwide. Boeing delivers 300th CH-47F Chinook to U.S. Army ahead of schedule oeing delivered the 300th CH- achieve this if it wasn’t for the partnership president, Cargo Helicopters & H-47 47F Chinook helicopter to the U.S. of the entire Chinook community.” program manager. “There are soldiers alive BArmy, 75 days ahead of schedule The CH-47F has a modernized airframe, today because of the dedication of this “This marks another benchmark for the Common Avionics Architecture System team.” CH-47F program,” said Lt. Col. Michael (CAAS) cockpit that improves crew Since the completion of the first CH- Hauenstein, the Army’s CH-47F product situational awareness and the Digital 47F Chinook in 2006, 18 U.S. Army and manager, Office of the Project Manager, Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS), National Guard units have been trained and Cargo Helicopters. “More importantly, which offers enhanced flight-control equipped with the aircraft. we have met this benchmark ahead of capabilities for the multitude of conditions “The efficiency we have demonstrated is schedule, within cost, and produced in which the helicopter is used. keeping the Chinook a highly relevant U.S. an aircraft that performs as required “The Chinook provides a lifeline to Army asset today and into the future,” said worldwide. We wouldn’t have been able to soldiers,” said Steve Parker, Boeing vice Parker.

32 33 34 35 Airbus Defence, TASL bid for IAF Avro replacement

Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) C295, we have clearly the best aircraft to replace the IAF Avro fleet have submitted a joint bid to replace the Indian Air Force´s fleet and, in Tata Advanced Systems, we have secured the cream of the of Avro aircraft with the market-leading Airbus C295 medium Indian private aerospace sector as our partner for this project.The transport. C295 is a superbly reliable and tough aircraft with outstanding The teaming follows a detailed industrial assessment and economics which is proven in the most difficult operating stringent evaluation of the Indian private aerospace sector by conditions all over the world. It has already been ordered by 19 Airbus Defence and Space, which concluded with the selection countries, many of which have placed repeat orders. And just this of Tata Advanced Systems as the Indian Production Agency (IPA) year it has dominated the market with orders for no fewer than 20 exclusive partner for this prestigious programme. aircraft from five countries. A total of 56 Avro aircraft are to be replaced. In the event of Mr. S. Ramadorai, Chairman,Tata Advanced Systems, said, “We contract award, Airbus Defence and Space will supply the first 16 are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with Airbus aircraft in ‘fly-away’ condition from its own final assembly line. Defence and Space for the Avro replacement programme for the The subsequent 40 aircraft will be manufactured and assembled Indian Air Force. It is a landmark for the development of aircraft by Tata Advanced Systems in India. This will include undertaking manufacturing capability in India, now that Tata Advanced Systems structural assembly, final aircraft assembly, systems integration and is poised to take this step toward building entire aircraft in India. testing, and management of the indigenous supply chain. The selection of Tata Advanced Systems by Airbus demonstrates Airbus Defence and Space Executive Vice President Military the confidence that has been built in our ability to undertake this Aircraft, Domingo Ureña Raso, said: “We firmly believe that, in the complex programme.” Successful Flight testing of LRSAM Missile

he Long Range Surface to All the systems including the Minister Dr. Avinash Chander has Air Missile (LRSAM), jointly radar, communication launch witnessed the test along with Tdeveloped by DRDO and IAI systems and the missile system President of IAI Mr. Joseph Weiss and Israel was successfully flight tested have performed as expected and hit other top officials of Israel Defence against a flying target in a range in the target directly and damaged. Forces. Israel. Israel Aerospace Industries The system is developed for both He termed the event as a milestone (IAI) has carried out the test in the Israel Defence Forces and Indian in the cooperation between two presence of DRDO scientists and Armed Forces. countries in developing advanced officials of the Indian Armed Forces. Scientific Advisor to Defence weapon systems.

36 37 Safran inks R&D pact years, The Group has proudly embarked on a series of intensive engineering and manufacturing collaborations in the country. Our strategy is in line with the vision of the Honorable Prime Minister “Come to India, Make in India,” said Stéphane Lauret, CEO, Safran India. Dr. Anil Wali, MD, Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (IIT, Delhi) said on the occasion, “Consistent with our outreach focus, we are happy to lobal aerospace, defence, advanced avionics and security initiate this R&D engagement with Safran, and security leader Safran applications. Safran is looking to develop one of the major technology-heavy Gannounced the Research long-term R&D collaborations with companies of the world. and Development collaborations Indian academic and research institutes. Chief Executive, Prof. Jayant Modak, with Foundation for Innovation & On the occasion of this collaboration, Society for Innovation & Development Technology Transfer (IIT, Delhi), and Alain Coutrot, Deputy Director, Research (IISc, Bengaluru) said, “IISc is extremely Society for Innovation & Development & Technology, Safran, said, “Safran has happy to collaborate with Safran, a (IISc, Bengaluru) to initiate research and always been proud of its association with leading aerospace company of France. development in the field of advanced India’s aerospace and defence programs. We are indeed pleased that one of our avionics systems for the development of With these collaborations, we look startups, Morphing Machines, is also next generation aerospace technologies. forward to a long and fruitful association collaborating with Safran R&D.” These two agreements were signed in the with two of India’s premier institutes.” Welcoming the signing of these two presence of the French Ambassador to “These two partnerships are certainly agreements, Ambassador François India, Mr. François Richier. a great step towards the development Richier said, “I am glad to see prominent In the initial stage, the projects are of future technology options in both French companies like Safran so slated to involve the development of aerospace and security domains in India. involved in cooperating on cutting-edge advanced, safe and secure multicore It also reinforces Safran’s commitment technologies in India. In liaison with the architectures and the evolution of towards India’s education sector. The French Embassy, Safran is developing advanced machine learning algorithms Group employs more than 2600 highly collaborations with prestigious Indian with low computational requirements. skilled employees in the country with an institutions like IIT-Delhi and IISc The contribution from these projects average annual workforce growth of 30 Bangalore, which is most promising for is expected to significantly enhance per cent in the last decade. Over the past Indo-French cooperation.” Rockwell Collins offers FANS 1/A for Bombardier ockwell Collins announced that aircraft avionics updates that prepare CDU.” it is offering Future Airspace operators for airspace modernization With FANS 1/A, Challenger 604 RNavigation System (FANS) 1/A worldwide. aircraft operators will have access to capability for Bombardier’s Challenger “The installation of our FANS 1/A preferred wind-efficient transatlantic 604* aircraft equipped with Rockwell solution on the Challenger 604 routes to save both time and fuel. Collins Pro Line 4™ avionics. aircraft requires minimal downtime Automatic Dependent Surveillance- The upgrade makes installation and and associated labour costs, making Contract (ADS-C) and Controller Pilot training straightforward for operators it the most cost-effective offering in Data Link Communications (CPDLC), by building on the aircraft’s current the market,” said Craig Olson, vice which together make up the FANS flight management system (FMS) and president and general manager, package, reduce pilot workload and control display units (CDUs), while Business and Regional Systems for significantly enhance the clarity and incorporating a new communications Rockwell Collins. “Further, training accuracy of pilot communications management unit provided by on the system is fast and less with Air Navigation Service Providers Rockwell Collins. FANS 1/A capability costly since flight crews are already in oceanic and remote airspace adds to a growing list of Challenger 604 proficient with the onboard FMS and worldwide.

38 39 5-Finger hand now also contains electronics

SCHUNK has optimized its 5-finger hand concept study. The motor controllers have The data matrix code allows intelligent tool with the help of a code, and together with been completely integrated in the wrist of the latest anthropomorphic gripper hand, and the corres-ponding data base system, there-fore very compact solutions are available now. Via defined interfaces, the gripper holder management they can be exactly assigned. According to hand can be connected with the lightweight arm, which is already on the market. For the individual systematic arrangement of mobile appli-cations, the energy supply of the 5-finger hand requires a battery-servable documents, the data matrix code can be 24 V DC. On the way to “Industry 4.0”, or the dawn individually defined. In contrast to the glued In the first version the hand is controlled via a serial Bus. Now the gripper hand is of the 4th industrial revolution, SCHUNK on RFID tags, which require the re-balancing available as a left and right hand version. It is amazing how much it resembles its human the competence leader for clamping of the tool holders, and under unfavorable model in size, shape, and mobility. By means of nine drives, its five fingers can carry technology and gripping systems is setting conditions these tags might get lost, the out various gripping operations. Moreover, numerous gestures can be constituted, another miles-tone: Numerous SCHUNK data matrix code however, is permanent whereby the visual commu-nication between human and service robot is simplified, precision tool holders can be marked and has no influence on the balancing and the acceptance for applica-tions in the human environment are increasing. The use with an individual data ma-trix code now, quality. The individual marking can be done of tactile sensors in the fingers will grant the necessary sensitivity of the gripper hand which allows an intelligent tool holder at every TENDO hydraulic expansion tool for mastering gripping and manipulation tasks even in unstructured and unforeseeable management. Regardless of whether it is holder (except TENDO E compact), and at environments. Elastic gripping surfaces ensure a reliable hold of the gripped objects. done manually by smart phone, or fully every TRIBOS polygonal tool holder without automated with a machine tool scanner, any additional charge. every tool holder can be reliably identified GZB-S. 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40 41 Qatar Airways flights to Edinburgh increase to daily service

atar Airways will operate a daily, through its recently opened state-of-the- need for any domestic transfers within the direct scheduled service from art hub, Hamad International Airport. UK. QDoha’s Hamad International The Dreamliner has a two-cabin Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Airport to Edinburgh Airport from 1st configuration, comprising of 22 seats in Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are pleased to May 2015. The announcement comes just Business Class and 232 Economy Class offer even further choice and flexibility to six months after the successful launch of seats that include individual 10.5-inch passengers wishing to travel to and from the five-weekly service on the route and television screens offering the latest inflight Edinburgh. reinforces the airline’s commitment to add entertainment options while experiencing Offering a daily service to Edinburgh additional frequencies on the route, which the airline’s award-winning five-star service. is a clear reflection of the popularity of it announced at the launch. Travelling from Edinburgh, the route has this route since its launch in May this The daily QR027 outbound service and this year allowed enhanced travel times year and the new daily service will allow QR028 inbound service, operated by a from the Scottish capital to destinations Qatar Airways to further support and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, will give passengers around the world with just one smooth promote Scotland’s leisure and business even greater access to the 145 worldwide international transfer through Doha’s new opportunities to different markets on our destinations served by Qatar Airways Hamad International Airport, without the airline’s global network.”

passengers who have travelled with us Qatar Airline wins Best and voted for us,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “We are constantly Middle East Airline award looking to redefine air travel, and provide unforgettable flight experiences through our five-star service. We are honoured atar Airways has been honoured auditing company and are widely to retain our crown as “Best Middle for the third year in a row as recognised as the market’s benchmark East Airline Serving China” for the third QBest Middle East Airline Serving for excellence. Readers base their voting year, and are delighted to hear that our China at the 2014 Business Traveller China on the strength of the airline’s customer dedicated services to China continue to be Awards. This accolade comes barely a service, its route network and services. appreciated.” month after Qatar Airways was voted Qatar Airways Marketing Manager Qatar Airways began operations to “Best Middle East Airline,” for the fifth China, Jeanie Jin, accepting the Best China in 2003 with the launch of non-stop consecutive year, at the 2014 Business Middle East Airline Serving China award, flights to Shanghai, with the airline further Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards. on behalf of the airline, at the 2014 expanding its portfolio over the following The awards are based on votes by readers Business Traveller China Awards. decade with the addition of Beijing, of Business Traveller magazine with the “On behalf of Qatar Airways, I would like Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing, results authenticated by an independent to extend my gratitude to our most valued Chengdu and Hangzhou.

42 43 Boeing delivers sixth P-8I Aircraft to India

oeing delivered the sixth P-8I Boeing Defense, Space & Security in India. built sub-systems that are tailored to The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi handing over an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) - Dhruv - built by Hindustan Aeronautics to maritime patrol aircraft to India, “The Indian Navy is currently conducting meet the country’s maritime patrol the Prime Minister of Nepal. Mr. Sushil Koirala at Kathmandu. HAL-Dhruv is in the background. Bon schedule, on Nov. 24, arriving missions with the first five aircraft, and this requirements. The P-8I features open at Naval Air Station Rajali to join five others newest P-8I will begin flight trials in the systems architecture, advanced sensor being used by the Indian Navy. coming months.” and display technologies, and a worldwide The P-8I is part of a contract of eight Based on the company’s Next-Generation base of suppliers, parts, and support PM hands over Dhruv to Nepal awarded in 2009. The final two deliveries 737 commercial airplane, the P-8I is the equipment. are scheduled for 2015. “The P-8I’s arrival Indian Navy variant of the P-8A Poseidon “We have a great partnership with India, in India is another key milestone for the that Boeing builds for the U.S. Navy. which has helped us keep the program on he Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Dhruv helicopter in Mark-III version with ever rescue operation by helicopters program and marks our final delivery of the The P-8I incorporates not only India- schedule and on budget,” said Mark Jordan, Modi handed over an indigenous Shakti engines and advanced glass cockpit undertaken by IAF in flood and rain-hit year,” said Dennis Swanson, vice president, unique design features, but also Indian- Boeing P-8 International program manager. TAdvanced Light Helicopter (ALH) and avionics would immensely benefit areas of Uttarakhand in June-2013 and - Dhruv - built by Hindustan Aeronautics Nepal, known for its mountainous terrain Jammu & Kashmir flood relief operation Limited to the Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. and adverse environmental conditions. in September-2014. Dhruv is being Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu. The copter will The helicopter has a proven track record operated by Indian Air Force, Indian Army, IMDEX Asia returns be used by Nepalese Army. HAL team lead in both military and civil operations. It is Indian Navy, Coast Guard, BSF and State by Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, Managing Director, designed to meet the requirement of both governments since 2002. More than 140 HAL (Helicopter Complex) was present on military and civil operators. Dhruv has Dhruv helicopters are in operation logging the occasion. also been exported to Ecuador, Mauritius more than 1, 20,900 flight hours. stronger in 2015 “This is in line with PM’s thrust on `Make and Maldives. The Ecuador Air Force (FAE) Dhruv is a multi-role, multi-mission in India’ and the Government’s policy operates five Dhruv helicopters with their new generation helicopter in 5.5 tonne ith more than 80% of the Aerospace Industries, Lüerssen, MTU, of neighbourhood”, said Dr. R.K. Tyagi president choosing to fly in one of them. weight class and meets Federal Aviation exhibition space booked Rafael, Saab, ST Marine, ThyssenKrupp security industry and address challenges Chairman, HAL. The Company’s technical Dhruv is particularly useful in meeting the Regulations (FAR) specifications. It has Wmore than six months ahead Marine Systems have already signed up to facing its future. Notably, the 15th Asia support team is positioned in Kathmandu arduous tasks in difficult terrains. demonstrated its capability in long distance of the show, the tenth edition of IMDEX exhibit at IMDEX Asia. The strong turnout Pacific Submarine Conference (APSC) to provide maintenance and logistics Dhruv helicopters played a key role in flights, vertical climb and manoeuvring. Asia is set to deliver an outstanding show for IMDEX Asia 2015 also reflects the that fosters mutual understanding support. Earlier, India had provided two search and rescue operations during the Dhruv is an all-weather helicopter which The International Maritime Defence growing naval market in the Asia Pacific and cooperation between regional Dhruv helicopters to Nepalese Army in 2004 tsunami, the 2010 flash floods at Leh, can carry 10-16 people at heights of 10,000 Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX Asia) region, which has surpassed Europe as submarine operating navies, and other November last year, adds Dr. Tyagi. the 2011 earthquake in Sikkim, the biggest feet. will return for its tenth edition from 19 the world’s second largest naval market, navies and organisations with an interest to 21 May 2015 at the Changi Exhibition after the United States of America. on submarine safety will be held in satisfaction. “The global Pilatus service Centre in Singapore. Organised by According to market analyst firm, AMI conjunction with IMDEX Asia 2015. Aside Pilatus earns top ranking in team is delighted and honored to be Experia Events with the support of International, the Asia Pacific region is from APSC, IMDEX Asia 2015 will also see recognised for the work they do day the Republic of Singapore Navy and expected to spend around US$200 billion the return of two strategic conferences in and day out. We also see this as a the Defence Science and Technology on new ships and submarines by 2032, International Maritime Security customer survey challenge to raise the bar each year and Agency (DSTA), the biennial event is Asia making up roughly 25 percent of the Conference (IMSC) and the Asian edition he readers of Professional Pilot achieved this sustained No.1 position as continuously look for ways to improve our Pacific’s premier international maritime global projected new ships market. With of the prestigious International Naval and Aviation International long as Pilatus. service above and beyond our customers’ defence show. Singapore strategically positioned at the Engineering Conference (INEC@IMDEX TNews ranked Pilatus as the best In addition, Aviation International News expectations,” said Piotr “Pete” Wolak, The 2015 edition has received a strong heart of the fast-growing Asian maritime Asia). customer service provider for business magazine reported that Pilatus retained its Vice President of Customer Service for vote of confidence through early sign- defence industry, IMDEX Asia is well- Mr Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director turboprop aircraft. top ranking in the annual Product Support Pilatus Business Aircraft. ups with more than 80 per cent of poised to capitalise on this exponential of Experia Events, said: “I am heartened to In the 2014 Corporate Aircraft Product Survey, Newer Turboprops category. Wolak continued, “We know that we will the exhibition space already booked, growth in the region. see continuing strong participation in the Support Survey of business aircraft The annual surveys ask owners and face even more formidable competitive reflecting the show’s importance as a IMDEX Asia 2015 will once again feature 10thedition of IMDEX Asia, and I believe operators, conducted annually by operators of the aircraft to rate their pressure in the near future as we enter the must-attend event in the international a holistic programme of strategic and that the new exhibitor sign ups in every Professional Pilot magazine, Pilatus experience based on company response jet market with the PC-24. Our goal is to naval and maritime security calendar. technical conferences that will enable edition is testament to the event’s strong earned the top ranking in the turboprop time, spares availability, cost of parts, build upon the PC-12’s solid foundation to Returning major players such as Damen, participants to keep abreast of the latest track record of meeting the needs of both division for the 13th consecutive year. No speed of AOG service, technical manuals, create an even higher level of service for Elbit, General Dynamics Canada, Israel developments in the naval and maritime exhibitors and visitors. other OEM of jet or turboprop aircraft has technical representatives and service all Pilatus customers.”

44 45 Pratt & Whitney Customer Training Center at Hyderabad

training facility marks a major milestone for Pratt & Whitney. We will continue to invest in talent and infrastructure to support the industry’s growth here.”

Over last few years, Hyderabad has emerged as a promising aerospace investment destination and is evolving as an aviation hub. Palash added, “The elements facilitating Hyderabad’s rapid growth include a robust infrastructure comprising of a host of government and private manufacturers and R&D institutions. Hyderabad also has a world- class airport and associated facilities. The presence of a highly-developed education system that produces high- quality engineering and IT talent is also a contributing factor.” At present, a large fleet of aircraft in India use engines made by Pratt & ratt & Whitney, a unit of United Hyderabad center will make world-class Whitney and IAE International Aero Technologies Corp., announced aerospace training available in India,” Engines AG, a consortium in which Pratt Pthe ground breaking of its said Bruce Hall, general manager – & Whitney is a majority shareholder. The customer training center in Hyderabad. Customer Training, Pratt & Whitney. “The company will also supply the PurePower The training facility, housed in United specialized training at this facility will Geared Turbofan engines for Airbus Technologies Corporation India Private train engineers from airlines in India and and Embraer aircraft ordered by GoAir, Limited, is expected to be operational by abroad. We are proud to deliver training IndiGo and Air Costa. mid-2015. It will train aircraft engineers programs that will support India in The GTF engines deliver double- and technicians of Pratt & Whitney’s becoming a leader in the global aviation digit improvements in fuel burn, noise customers on current and new engine industry.” and emissions with the highest level models. This Pratt & Whitney training Speaking on the occasion, Palash Roy of maturity of the new generation of center will be the third such facility in Chowdhury, country manager – Pratt & advanced commercial engines being the world. Whitney, UTC India said, “This customer developed in the industry. The customer engine training facility is a Pratt & Whitney initiative that addresses the shortage of skilled manpower in India’s aviation industry. Initially, training would be provided on V2500 and PW1100G-JM engines, with scope for adding other Pratt & Whitney engines flying in the region and other models from the PurePower Geared Turbofan engine family. The facility will include specialized trainings such as general familiarization, line and base maintenance and borescope inspection. It will have a capacity of 5,000 student days per year, which would gradually increase to 9,000 student days per year.

“Pratt & Whitney recognizes India’s potential as a major aviation hub. The

46 47 Delhi IGI Airport renews contract with Rockwell Collins

the airport. “IGI has prided itself on being a purveyor of new technology, recognizing it as key to becoming a world-class airport,” said Chief Information Officer and Vice President Davesh Shukla, Delhi International Airport Ltd., on why it has worked closely with Rockwell Collins on implementing the newest and latest technology to aid in ‘Fast Travel.’ “We created a customized solution for IGI that accommodates its rapid growth, while continuing to improve the passenger experience, enhance their competitive advantage and maximize return on investment,” explained Heament John Kurian, managing director, Local Departure Control System deployed Information Management Services ndira Gandhi International (IGI) by Rockwell Collins’ airport system division, Asia Pacific for Rockwell Collins. Mr. Didier Desnoyer, Executive Vice President, Military Engines atSnecma with Mr. Bharat Malkani, Chairman and Managing Director Airport, zSince 2009, IGI has integrators. The technology is deployed at The contract renewal includes a Max Aerospace. Ibenefitted from Rockwell Collins’ Terminal 1D and Terminal 3. migration of technology and updates ARINC vMUSE™ common-use passenger As part of the renewal, IGI will also without disrupting existing operations, processing system, ARINC SelfServ™ be working closely with Rockwell ensuring a seamless transition for the Snecma , Max Aerospace creates Kiosks for self-service check-in, the Collins to develop new and cutting- airport. In addition, consolidating the IT ARINC VeriPax™ Passenger Reconciliation edge solutions to facilitate passenger core rooms for both Terminals 1D and 3 System and ARINC BagLinkTM for processing and reduce congestion, into one led to considerable savings and JV for Military Engine MRO baggage messaging, as well as a such as deploying mobile and space that could eventually be used for Baggage Reconciliation System and a portable check-in devices throughout retail. necma (Safran) and Max will deliver world-class local support Jaguar I Shamsher. Aerospace signed an agreement servicesto the Indian Air Force.” said Safran has been operating in India for Sto create a joint venture Max Didier Desnoyer, Executive Vice President, over 60 years. With more than 2,600 Aero Engines Private Limited (MAEPL), Military Engines atSnecma. highly skilledemployees in the country which willoffer military aircraft engine “The creation of this JV between Max and business growth of 30% in the last Successful firing for MBDA’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) Aerospace an Indian aviation engineering decade, India is home toSafran’s largest services in India. companyand Snecma, one of the world’s presence in Asia. Safran operates in India MAEPL will provide complete engine leading engine OEM is a momentous across its 3 core businesses:delivering Naval Cruise Missile support solutions, in particular shop- occasion for IndianAviation. We are effective expertise to the country’s levelmaintenance and flight line services. confident that the formation of this JV growing aerospace industry, along More specifically, its main role will be company will go a long way insupporting withleading edge navigation and he French DGA (Direction Générale d’Armement) has providingmaintenance services for the the Indian Forces by ensuring a high optronics equipment for the defence successfully carried out the final qualification firing of the Snecma M53 engines powering the level of availability of aero engines in sector, and biometricssolution for the TMdCN system (Missile de Croisière Naval, also known as Mirage 2000H “Vajra”fighters, on behalf India,starting with the M53 engine on the security market. NCM or Naval Cruise Missile). The firing, which took place on 27th of the Indian Air Force (IAF), starting in Mirage 2000.” said Bharat Malkani, Over the decades of association, October 2014 at the DGA’s “Missile Test Centre” at Biscarrosse 2015. Chairman and Managing Director Max Safran’s activities have evolved to (Landes) on France’s Atlantic coast, represented a missile launch “For both Snecma and Safran, this Aerospace and Aviation Private Limited. include strong local partnerships with from a frigate. joint venture is an excellent opportunity The creation of MAEPL reflects Safran’s Indian military aviation industry based The firing enabled the full scope of flight objectives to be to furthercement bonds with India long-standing presence in India, including onjoint developments, production and satisfied, particularly regarding the demonstration of the and provide even better service to our supportfor Indian Air Force operations support licenses for airplane, helicopter missile’s range performance. This success comes as a result of the Indian customers. By callingon both Max for over 60 years, starting with engines (including theShakti engine for the Dhruv intense and coordinated efforts of a number of state participants Aerospace’s long experience in aircraft for the Indian versionof the Ouragan, Helicopter) and rocket engines, landing (notably the DGA’s test and evaluation centres and the French maintenance, and Snecma’s expertiseas the Toofani, and the Dassault Aviation gear, navigationsystems, as well as the Navy) as well as industry (MBDA France). manufacturer of the M53 engine, MAEPL Mystère IVa, along with theSepecat/HAL associated support services.

48 49 Nexus of Global Talent Challenges - A New Perspective

and use specialists in a more scalable way, acquiring excellent skills as an increasing source for competitive advantage. The organizations which thrive are those who continuously build deep skills. It points to a ‘new arms race’ which implies competition for talent social sourcing and recruiting resources fit for successful development of skill sets. Each organization has to take action to survive in the competitive scenario. An important research finding shows that employee engagement and commitment is directly related to job mobility and career growth. So career growth and job mobility are high priority factors of the challenge. Traditional career models have been changing; current trend shows that employees grow their career through a pathway or lattice not a Eurofighter eyes ladder approach. This approach is based on more specialized and focused on professional development. The global talent challenges comprise business speed and scale with disruptive competition, shift towards emerging market, borderless workplace and team model for Indonesian market work, specialization dependent on work with new job and career models, state-of-the-art Prof. C Subramanian models of leadership, and competition for talent search and hiring. The possible remedial he Eurofighter Consortium performance in the military aerospace understand that’s the fundamental ethos measures of nexus of the challenges are: nimble management and leadership, new showcased the Eurofighter industry. “Everyone, when competing for behind ‘Indonesia Lepas Landas’ – it’s that approach to HR management methodology supported by innovative technology and a set TTyphoon, one of the world’s business, will say how wonderful their indefinable ‘sparkle’ in a nation’s eye.” 1.0 Introduction of tools. Details of the measures are briefly dealt with in the following sections. most advanced fast-jet fighters, at Indo product is, how fast, how powerful, how The CEO said that the Eurofighter In the existing global business scenarios Defence because it believed the jet is versatile it is – and yes we can, and will, consortium, whose core partners are organizations are facing challenges of probably the best solution for Indonesia make the strongest of claims around the supported by four key European nations, accelerated product and delivery cycles at this particular time of its development. capability of the Eurofighter Typhoon,” Spain, Italy, Germany and the United driven by technology. The emergence of Eurofighter sees Indonesia as a said Gutierrez. Kingdom, is ready to work as needed eco-friendly vehicles, upheaval of mobile progressive country on the verge of an “But we are chiefly here to emphasise with the Indonesian aerospace industry industry, carbon footprint driven energy economic take-off. It is for this reason that, in a country which we know is on developing indigenous capability sector, and the flourishing social networks that Eurofighter has adopted the theme focused on infrastructure and capability – but he added that, in the shorter have influenced manufacturing, retail and of ‘Indonesia Lepas Landas’ (‘Indonesia development, we have an even deeper term Eurofighter is willing to discuss many other industries. The global scenarios Ready for Take-off’) – a phrase familiar offer to make. We have the experience and develop ways in which immediate have shifted and organizations have to to many Indonesians and one which and track record to demonstrate that, if requirements are met. resort to measures required to reorient symbolises optimism and belief in a Indonesia were to opt for a Eurofighter “We have already delivered a total of the resources enabling fast-growth of positive and prosperous future – for the solution, the benefits to the Nation would 418 aircraft to six of our customers and we economies. consortium’s exhibition at this year’s Indo go far beyond the important and vital are in the process of preparing deliveries The requirement to operate in a Defence. issue of national security, they would for a seventh,” said Alberto. “This, and borderless workplace has necessitated Alberto Gutierrez, the CEO of extend across a wide range of other areas our existing production capability and highly interconnected enterprise with Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH said: too – and, in terms of increasing intellect capacity across four countries means we transparency for sharing of information, “This week, at Indo Defence, key decision- and achieving a return on investment, we can discuss a number of options in terms flatter structure and handlers for building makers concentrated on one essential know how much that matters.” of what we could offer.” teams to meet the challenges. This approach aspect of securing Indonesia’s future – The Eurofighter CEO said: “Safeguarding The CEO said it was “too early” to go extends beyond the formal borders of an optimising investment decisions around the islands of Indonesia is a massive into detail about what those options organization to encompass contractors, defence capability. For this, and for future undertaking. In terms of airpower you might be, but added that there have part-time workers, ex-employees and even generations, it’s a massive responsibility. need an asset that is fast, can fly high, “already been a number of useful job candidates. Recent research findings “The Eurofighter consortium has staying power and which is versatile meetings” between interested parties. show that majority of global organizations recognises the importance of this and reliable enough to effortlessly take The Spanish-born Alberto Gutierrez have been found lacking the required skills challenge. For the first time, the on a number of key roles. We believe the became Chief Executive Officer to compete. An outline of the challenges consortium showcased a unique Eurofighter Typhoon is that asset. of the German-based Eurofighter and remedial actions possible are dealt with opportunity for the people of “Crucially, we also recognise that Jagdflugzeug GmbH consortium after in this article. Fig. (1): A Model - Nexus of Global Talent Indonesia,” he said. it is important to foster and develop leaving his parent company Airbus Challenges Eurofighter comes to Asia offering the indigenous capability. We know, that Defence and Space just over a year opportunity for Indonesia to fully engage to do that, you need to be freely able to ago. 2.0 Global Talent Challenges 3.0 A new career model with a programme it believes can deliver transfer know-how and develop your own Airbus is already active in Indonesia In order to meet the challenges there The model shown at Fig.(1) facilitates to create career paths which develop professional air superiority; enhanced indigenous highly-skilled workforce which can play working closely with PT Dirgantara is a need for new career models and and managerial skills. The steps on specialization and skill development listed below are capability, skills transfer and the a key part in enhancing and developing Indonesia (PTDI), the Indonesian state deeper specialization. As people can work required to derive competitive advantage. foundations for decades of even stronger capability over future generations. We owned enterprise. anywhere on the globe, the aim is to find • Specialization improves quality and reduces cost

50 51 • Expertise drives competitive advantage them to stay back is the need of the hour. • Deep skills come from a range of developmental 3.3 Manage Globally experiences Many of the fastest growing economies in the world including India • Deep skills developed through deliberate practice and are often the youngest and their labor markets are very dynamic. reinforcement Organizations of irrespective of size are facing new challenges as • Need to develop career development in all critical job roles the concept of a career is not only different but widely varying from All competitors continuously work towards business success. country to country. In general top employees expect promotion Inadequacy of specialized skills in any organization gives rise to or job rotation more frequently; else they may move out to other competition between organizations pertaining to HR functions organization. Organizations must develop highly localized HR of talent search, attracting best resources and recruitment and recruiting and management practices to take advantage of these demands investment in tools and skill development processes. differences. The stiff markets for best skills make it all the more important to 3.4 Social Technologies Influence Recruiting recruit well, manage well and engage high performers in place. Social technologies like Facebook have influenced the science of IndiGo signs MoU for 250 Organizations have to adopt new career model, demonstrating the recruiting. Due to this most companies’ employment brands have benefit in creating career paths which develop professional as well as become open to the outside world. Hence, HR has to ensure that the managerial skills. talent brand is positive and continuously improving. A320 neo aircraft 3.1 Technical and Professional Skills 3.5 Continuous Learning Despite high unemployment levels among available resources, The borderless workplace has created a new model for employee organizations are competing to recruit graduates with skills. For learning. While formal training is still necessary to acquire core ndia’s largest domestic airline customers and markets and will create The A320neo “new engine option” example, graduates in computer science are not up to the required skills, employees now want to search, learn, and share information by market share, IndiGo and its more job opportunities and growth. incorporates many innovations, including level which makes the market for technical skills very tight. Resources with each other online to improve the skill set. Research findings Co-Founders, Rakesh Gangwal The IndiGo team is energised and latest generation engines and large indicate that high performing organizations are achieving the I with skills in many other professional and technical areas such as and Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing excited to herald this new phase of our Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together required performance level by using a set of tools, content and manufacturing are in heavy demand. Even they may be hard to Director of InterGlobe, have signed a growth.” deliver 15 percent in fuel savings from culture that facilitates sharing and learning of skills on a continuous come by under the prevailing conditions. Research finding shows Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) IndiGo has previously placed orders for day one and 20 per cent by 2020 which is basis.e-Learning can help the organizations to achieve the set goals that the educational infrastructures in general have not kept up with for 250 firm A320neo Family aircraft. The 280 Airbus aircraft (100 A320ceo and 180 equivalent to a reduction of 5,000 tonnes progressively. changing standards. agreement will become Airbus’ single A320neo). of CO2 per aircraft per year. Currently the academically qualified hands are generally found not 4.0 Conclusions largest order by number of aircraft. “The A320neo continues to dominate The A320 Family is the world’s best- to have the skills needed to be on the job. So the organizations have In the existing global scenario specialization and skills can only Aditya Ghosh, President of IndiGo world market share and this commitment selling single aisle product line with to invest time and fund to develop skill sets. drive competitive advantage. Since these factors pertain to human said, “This new order reaffirms confirms the A320 Family as the aircraft almost 11,000 orders to date and over resources the challenges are complex and global. The need for IndiGo’s commitment to the long- of choice in the most dynamic aviation 6,200 aircraft delivered to 400 customers new career model, demonstrating the need for organizations term development of affordable air growth markets. We thank IndiGo and and operators worldwide. Thanks to its 3.2 New Models for Engagement to create career paths which helps to develop professional as transportation in India and overseas. its Co-Founders, Rakesh Gangwal and widest cabin, all members of the A320 In emerging economies the workforce is getting younger. well as managerial skills, is well recognized. The means to build a The additional aircraft will enable us Rahul Bhatia for their tremendous vote of Family offer the industry’s best level The younger workers have new and different work habits and performing workforce include resorting to mechanisms to attract to continue to bring our low fares and confidence,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus of comfort in all classes and Airbus’ 18” expectations for their careers. They want to believe in the mission of right candidates, implementing opportunity for continuous learning courteous, hassle free service to more President and CEO. wide seats in economy as standard. the organization. The organizations have to create a highly engaging and creating work environment which makes them to stay back. environment for their high level of commitment to serve. Towards this end, organizations have been taking comprehensive During their working life they welcome change of jobs and approach through HR and talent management, and making use of careers depending on opportunities. For both younger and more new technologies to succeed. experienced workers, the social contract between employer and *Ex-HOD of Aerospace Engineering, Jain University, Bangalore employee is strong enough. A model catering not only to attract and Ex-CEO of BAeHAL Software Ltd., Bangalore. Airbus ACJ319 highlights the right people but also to create a work environment which makes Rockwell Collins lauds trend to larger cabins ll of the business jet variants by displaying an Airbus ACJ319, with the lounge areas at the front, a bedroom launched in recent years widest and tallest cabin of any business with ensuite bathroom and shower in the Embraer’s rollout of KC-390 Afeature larger cabins than their jet, at the recent NBAA show. middle, and business-class seating in the ockwell Collins offeredthat Rockwell Collins has on an Embraer Rockwell Collins has established a predecessors, highlighting the market’s The Airbus ACJ319 on display is rear, and is certificated for 19 passengers. congratulations to Embraer for military aircraft. programme management and engineering wish for more cabin. Airbus will be operated by Tyrolean Jet Services and “More space in the cabin is desirable Rits rollout of the KC-390 aircraft “As a proud supplier to the Embraer KC- team in Brazil fully dedicated to the KC- highlighting its leadership of this trend is offered for VVIP charter. It features for many reasons other than the greater during a ceremony held in its Gavião 390, the rollout ceremony marks a major 390. The team is co-located at Rockwell Peixotos facility. milestone in the development of this Collins do Brasil and Embraer facilities in The KC-390 programme marks the important aircraft,” said Nelson Aquino, São José dos Campos and Gaviao Peixoto. first military application of Rockwell managing director of Rockwell Collins Rockwell Collins do Brasil has increased its Collins’ award-winning Pro Line Fusion do Brasil. “We’ll keep working hard and in employment in Brazil by 50 percent over integrated avionics system, which close collaboration with Embraer to help the past three years, with plans to continue entered the business jet segment in 2012. them achieve future project milestones steady investment and growthas it adds It also represents the greatest content and successful first flight.” new in-country programmes.

52 53 comfort and freedom of movement that Category 3B autoland, and mechanic- reliability, the likelihood of finding other it brings,” explains Airbus Chief Operating friendly engine and systems access. operators of similar aircraft wherever a Officer, Customers, John Leahy. “The larger Part of the world’s most modern aircraft customer flies, and an all-encompassing cabin volume and floor-area of Airbus family, Airbus’ ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and network supporting more than 500 corporate jets means you can take more ACJ321 are enjoying huge success with customers and operators around the world. people with you when you travel, be more airlines, which have now ordered more Airbus has sold over 170 corporate jets to productive along the way, and carry more than 11,000 of them. date, and these aircraft are flying on every baggage,” he adds. This airliner heritage confers robust continent, highlighting their versatility. The desire for a large cabin is one of the findings of Airbus’ ACJ Billionaire Study, announced earlier this year, which highlighted the wish of high net-worth individuals to take with them when they travel, those that look after them at work and at home. Airbus’ ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321 fit into the same sort of ramp space as traditional business jets, but their cabins are almost twice as large, offering a very different travel experience, in which people can socialise more easily by moving around the cabin. Airbus corporate jets deliver more MTU sees growth potential than traditional business jets, such as extra baggage-space, pilot-pleasing with PW800 engines

ecently, it has been announced The PurePower PW800 engine NORDAM CEO in that the PurePower PW800 incorporates the latest generation of Rengines are the power behind technologies in every aspect, from the new Gulfstream G500 and G600 advanced design technologies and state- business jets. The rollout took place at of-the art manufacturing processes to Smithsonian board Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s Georgia innovative maintenance functionality. headquarters. MTU Aero Engines has a Features include a high efficiency and low ORDAM Chief Executive Officer held positions of increasing responsibility 15 per cent workshare in Pratt & Whitney maintenance single-piece fan, the latest full Meredith Siegfried has been before her appointment as CEO in 2011. Canada’s (P&WC) PurePower PW800 engine Building on this, the PurePower PW800 authority digital engine control (FADEC) Nappointed to serve on the Previously, she was a consultant in Arthur programme. engine, with its proven core, best-in- system with advanced diagnostics, as well Smithsonian Institution’s National Air Andersen’s Global Corporate Finance Germany’s leading engine manufacturer class availability, technology innovation, as lightweight, advanced materials such and Space Museum Board. The board is Group. has design responsibility for the engines’ and comprehensive service plan, will be as titanium and composites to deliver a comprised of accomplished supporters of For reasons never revealed, James low-pressure turbine and the front uniquely positioned to serve business superior performance and availability. the aerospace community who provide Smithson (1765‐1829), a British scientist high-pressure compressor and is also aviation. The PurePower PW800 engine delivers advice and support to the museum’s who had never set foot on American manufacturing these modules. “Our stake in the PurePower PW800 exceptional fuel efficiency with double- director and promote its goals. soil, left his estate to the United States A 16,000-pound-thrust-class powerhouse, engine programme secures us a significant digit improvements over the previous NORDAM is a global aviation to found “at Washington, under the the PurePower PW800 engine is optimized footprint in the next-generation engines generation of engines in this thrust class. manufacturing and repair company with name of the Smithsonian Institution, for high-flying, fast, long-range business for business jets,” said Michael Schreyögg, It also incorporates an advanced TALON a continuous need for engineers and an establishment for the increase and jets and shares the same proven, tested Chief Program Officer at MTU Aero Engines. X combustor which sets a new “green” aircraft mechanics with advanced and diffusion of knowledge.”The Smithsonian core technology used in the PurePower “With our low-pressure turbine and the engine standard with respect to future applied STEM capabilities. NORDAM is a has since grown to be the world’s largest family of geared turbofan commercial high-pressure compressor our company is a environmental regulations, including major sponsor of the Siegfried family’s museum and research complex, consisting engines. The engines have been chosen for pacesetter in the engine market, with many double-digit margin to anticipated CAEP/8 annual fundraising event, Flight Night, of 19 museums and galleries, the National space flight, and is home to the Center for five other applications demonstrating the years of experience. The PurePower PW800 (Committee on Aviation Environmental which promotes STEM education efforts in Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. Earth and Planetary Studies. NASM also performance, flexibility and robustness of engine programme enables us to further Protection) regulations for reduced Oklahoma. NASM is one of its major attractions. From develops educational materials and hosts this technology. expand our close and trustful partnership nitrogen-oxide (NOx) emissions and ultra- “Growing up in an aviation family, I was a group of kites acquired from the Chinese many programs and events. Certification of the PW814GA and with Pratt & Whitney Canada.” low levels of unburned hydrocarbons and always familiar with the concept of flight Imperial Commission in1876, the museum’s “NASM is an important and inspiring PW815GA engines that will power the “The delivery of the PurePower PW800 smoke. and its ever‐growing innovations. I am aeronautical collection has grown into institution,” Siegfried said. “And now is Gulfstream G500 and G600 respectively engine family is a true collaborative From a maintenance perspective, the deeply honored to serve on the Board of the largest assemblage of historic aircraft the time to be involved. The first capital is expected before the end of 2014. It is achievement of Pratt & Whitney Canada, PurePower PW800 engine sets the industry the National Air and Space Museum, an and spacecraft in the world and hosts 8 campaign is preparing for launch, and we anticipated that by the time the PurePower together with strong partners such as MTU standard, requiring 40 per cent less institution dedicated to the history and million visitors per year. It is a vital center for are defining and developing the future PW800 engine enters into service, the Aero Engines with its core components scheduled maintenance and 20 per cent advancement of aerospace,” Siegfried said. groundbreaking research into the history, state of the Museum, with the goal of taking engine family will have accumulated technology,” comments John Saabas, fewer inspections than other engines in its Siegfried joined NORDAM in 1999 and science and technology of aviation and it to new heights for the 21st century.” more than 1.5 million hours of service. President, P&WC. class.

54 55 eTect, has announced that through a partnership with a DeTect introduces Dmajor national leasing firm it can offer competitive operating lease and lease- purchase financing to US airports for its lease option for MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system that includes the system, delivery, installation, operational integration and operations and maintenance, which is a MERLIN Radar great opportunity for airports to lease MERLIN radars to help to reduce bird strikes, increase flight safety and reduce aircraft damage and delay costs.” According to DeTect’s President, Ron L. Merritt, “The system will provide continuous detection, tracking and warning of hazardous bird activity in real time, in support of the airport’s existing safety management Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and the Israeli Prime Minister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, programs”. during a meeting, at Tel Aviv, Israel on November 06​. DeTect’s MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system is the most advanced and widely-used technology available for bird-aircraft strike hazard Indo - Israeli ties poised for (BASH) management . Since 2003, MERLIN systems have been providing real-time birdstrike advisories to air traffic controllers, rapid development flight safety managers and pilots at US Air Force and Navy airfields and ranges and at he Union Home Minister, Mr. areas, including defence and agriculture. sectors. In this context, the Home Minister commercial airports in Europe and Africa. Rajnath Singh met Israeli Prime He noted the signing of agreements in also mentioned the possibility of together NASA also used two MERLIN systems to TMinister, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu the area of homeland security that had exploring third country markets in Africa support the final 22 space shuttle launches in Tel Aviv during his official visit to Israel. opened another area of mutually beneficial and Latin America, where Indian industry from 2006 through 2012. The hour-long meeting was held in an cooperation. In this context, he emphasised has a strong presence. extremely cordial atmosphere and fruitful the importance of capacity building and Mr. Singh also had a meeting with the discussions were held on a wide range training. He said that the future emphasis Israeli Defence Minister, Mr. Moshe Ya’alon of issues. The two leaders discussed the should be to build a hi-tech partnership at the defence headquarters in Tel Aviv. The “We are excited about our partnership regional situation and the evolving threats befitting two leading knowledgeHome Minister was accompanied by senior Eaton expands market with Eaton. We see a great opportunity to to the global community from terror. economies. Both leaders agreed that the officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs create value by leveraging our distribution The Union Home Minister said that terror Free Trade Agreement under discussion and the Indian Ambassador to Israel. footprint across the country. With an was a threat not only to countries like India between the two sides should be signed The Ministers emphasised the priority increasing demand of energy efficient and Israel but to the whole world. They early. accorded by both sides to the bilateral through HCL in India power systems, there is an immense reviewed existing cooperation and future The Union Home Minister made a special relationship and agreed to continue to growth opportunity for Eaton to expand possibilities in this area. reference to the ‘Make in India’ campaign cooperate in various areas, in particular in ower management company Managing Director – India, Electrical its footprint in the Indian market. We are Mr. Netanyahu spoke about India and launched by Mr Modi and invited Israeli the defence sector. Eaton has announced its Sector, Eaton. “The extensive network of committed to achieve our targets by Israel as being two old civilisations, each industry, including in the defence sector, to Mr. Singh outlined various policy changes Ppartnership with Digilife HCL Infosystems will enable customers extending our value chain efficiency to with a capacity for science and innovation. take advantage of the investment friendly and decisions taken by the Government Distribution and Marketing Services in distant towns and cities have access Eaton and foresee this alliance reaching He said that his uncle, who was a policies adopted by the new government. of India and referred in particular to the (DDMS), a 100% subsidiary of HCL to Eaton’s industry leading UPS systems new heights in the future.” mathematician, always used to tell him that Mr. Netanyahu briefed the Home Minister relaxation in the Foreign Direct Investment Infosystems. The partnership aims to that help manage power more efficiently, Eaton is a power management the best mathematicians came from India. on technologies that had been developed limits in the defence sector. He urged the expand the market presence of Eaton’s reliably, safely and sustainably.” company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. The Union Home Minister commended by Israel in areas such as aviation security, Israeli defence sector to `Make in India`. electrical power back-up solutions by HCL Infosystems is India’s premier Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions the achievements of Israel and Israeli border protection and water harvesting. The Israeli Defence Minister said that Israel leveraging HCL’s distribution and retail distribution and IT services and solutions that help our customers effectively scientists in different fields and also He said Israel was ready and willing to wanted to develop relations in the defence infrastructure in the India. With this company. It has one of the largest sales manage electrical, hydraulic and referred to Indian achievements in science, discuss transfer and development of such sector and to discuss the possibility of partnership, Eaton’s reliable and efficient and distribution networks in India that mechanical power more efficiently, safely including the concept of zero, decimals technologies with India. transferring cutting-edge technologies for uninterruptible power systems (UPS), reaches more than 100,000 retail outlets, and sustainably. Eaton has approximately and algebra. Mr. Netanyahu said that he He said that he agreed with Mr. Modi manufacturing in India. ranging from 600VA up to 40kVA, will now over 800 direct and micro distributors 103,000 employees and sells products to was greatly impressed by his meeting with that Israeli industry, including the defence The two leaders discussed the regional be available throughout HCL Infosystems’ and over 12,400 channel partners across customers in more than 175 countries. Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi in New industry, could ‘make in India’ and thereby scenario and the threat posed by terrorism distribution and retail network. 15,000 towns and 664 districts in the York and believed that relations between reduce costs of manufacturing products not only to India and Israel but to the world “Eaton’s alliance with HCL Infosystems country. the two countries were poised for rapid and systems developed by Israel. He said in general. A number of areas of specific will help us expand our partner Commenting on the partnership Bimal For more information, development. that a delegation from Israeli industry cooperation were discussed, including community and help maximize our Das, Joint-President, Enterprise Products visit www.eaton.com. Mr. Singh expressed satisfaction at would be happy to visit India to explore protection of border areas and information market share,” said Syed Sajjadh Ali, Distribution, HCL Infosystems Ltd. said, the growth in bilateral ties in a range of manufacturing opportunities in different sharing.

56 57 Dubai to host Global Airport Leaders Forum ubai, one of the world’s fastest and the world.”GALF, he said, has been and the expansion of the Dubai World growing travel hubs, will host bringing international aviation experts Central (DWC) will be on the agenda. Dthe third edition of its iconic and leaders to Dubai for an unparalleled GALF will debate the current issues LCA achieves yet knowledge sharing platform for global knowledge and expertise sharing and future concerns of the airports aviation industry professionals in May experience which will contribute to our industry for a better tomorrow. A next year. The two-day Global Airport combined efforts towards the sustained number of issues like government Leaders Forum (GALF-2015) will be held growth of the global aviation industry. regulations, best practices, industry another milestone at the Dubai International Convention Both the events are being supported cooperation and collaboration, he Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Programme series production trainer. and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) from by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai innovation and technology and future witnessed yet another milestone with the first flight of its Test Director Commander Jitendra Raturi, Safety Pilot Ritu Raj May 11 and 12 as a co-located event of Airports, Dubai Aviation Engineering travel trends will be discussed at the Ttrainer PV6. The two-seater version was piloted by Gr Capt Tyagi, ADA Director P S Subramanyam, NFTC Chief Test Pilot the 15th edition of Airport Show, the Projects and dnata. Forum by experts drawn from various Vivart Singh along with Gp Capt Anoop Kabadwal. This is the 16th Cmde J.A. Maolankar and LCA Navy Project Director Cmde C D world’s top-notch B2B exhibition for the parts of the world. Tejas variant to have flown as part of the project. Balaji (Retd) were present at the telemetry monitoring centre. airport industry. Daniyal Qureshi, Group Exhibition The aim of this flight was to check the twin cockpit functionality The flight is the culmination of efforts of ADA, HAL, CEMILAC, GALF and Airport Show will be Director, Reed Exhibitions Middle East, which is similar to series production two- seater aircraft. All DG AQA, IAF, ADA and other DRDO and CSIR organisations. held under the patronage of His organisers of GALF, said an advisory board systems functioned as expected during the 36-minute flight. PV6 Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, Dr Avinash Chander, Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed comprising leading industry stalwarts has is the second two-seater and has the capability to deliver all air-to- congratulated the Tejas team on achieving this milestone Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil been formed to chalk out the agenda for air and air-to-ground weapons as required by the Indian Air Force and said, “Having achieved success in indigenous design and Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman The Forum will assemble the world’s the forum. The forum will have a stellar for the Final Operational Clearance. The PV6 has absorbed all the development of Tejas in its both combat and trainer versions, its of Dubai Airports and Chairman and foremost aviation industry thought line up of speakers including the heads of major design modifications undertaken during the last 2500-plus production and induction will add new strength to Make in India Chief Executive of Emirates Airline leaders, experts and decision-makers, international aviation bodies and airlines flights in the programme. This is the final prototype leading to Campaign”. and Group. Sheikh Ahmed said: “The making it an ideal global platform among others. importance of airports as global travel to exchange knowledge, share best Reed Exhibitions Middle East and the hubs has been growing. In Dubai, practices and explore emerging conference production team at Nadd the massive airport expansions are technologies and future innovations. Al Shiba PR and Event Management Dassault Falcon Establishes New needed to accommodate the growth The 2015 Forum comes at a time will be working with leading industry in air traffic and airport development when the global aviation industry players, international airports and continues to play a strategic role in is continuing its fast growth and global organisations to ensure that Pilot Operational Support Team our future growth agenda. The huge transformation, more so in the Middle the 2015 event brings the best of and consistent aviation investments East and the Arabian Gulf. Aviation ideas and industry cooperation to Department (DSOF), which oversees all will have a positive impact not just for infrastructure developments in the run the fore for the benefit of all aviation aspects of flight operations for in-service Dubai alone but for the UAE, Gulf region up to the Expo 2020 that Dubai will host professionals. aircraft, starting from initial delivery. “The decision to set up a dedicated Pilot Operational Support team for the Western Hemisphere was Canada launches motivated by customer feedback and the immense popularity this kind of support has enjoyed with Falcon pilots and operators worldwide,” said campaignonUAV safety John Rosanvallon, President and CEO customer communication events such as of Dassault Falcon Jet. “Establishing Dassault’s yearly Regional Maintenance he Canadian Minister of over the coming years. As the body sector has the support it needs to this new team will allow us to further and Operations Seminars. Transport Ms. Lisa Raitt, responsible for regulating air travel develop effectively and competitively John Rosanvallon increase our responsiveness to The US-based team will be led by Tlaunched a safety awareness in Canada, the government will have over the coming years.” President & CEO of Dassault customer flight operation needs in the Arnaud Paulmier, who has worked with campaign for unmanned air an important role to play as the UAV AIAC is the national association Falcon Jet U.S. and elsewhere in the Americas.” Dassault for 13 years, including four with vehicles (UAVs) that will help ensure industry continues to grow. The representing Canada’s aerospace Pilot Operational Support Teams serve DSOF. commercial and recreational UAV awareness campaign launched by manufacturing and services sector. assault Falcon Jet recently to answer technical and operational A graduate of France’s SUPAERO users operate their vehicles safely and Minister Raitt and the government is As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace established a new Pilot questions raised by customers’ flight aviation engineering school, Paulmier has legally. an important step, and we applaud industry, Canada’s aerospace sector DOperational Support Team departments and to work with training extensive experience on both the military Jim Quick, President and CEO of the the government for recognizing the contributes nearly $28B to the economy to support operators in the Western partners to provide a smooth transition and the civilian sides of the business. He Aerospace Industries Association of great potential that UAVs have to in GDP, exports 80% of its output, and Hemisphere. The team is based at to flight crews who are new to the Falcon contributed to the Mirage 2000 and Rafale Canada said; “Unmanned air vehicle offer. dedicates over 20% of its activity to Teterboro Airport and reinforces the family. fighter programs and was instrumental in (UAV) manufacturing is a highly AIAC and its members will continue research and development (R&D). existing Dassault pilot support team The teams also offer support to introducing the second-generation EASy innovative industry that is poised to work closely with the government Aerospace is responsible for the in Saint Cloud, France. Both teams are operators dealing with specific regional II flight deck, EVS, HUD and Satcom into to experience tremendous growth to ensure that the Canadian UAV employment of 172,000 Canadians. parts of the Falcon Operational Support regulatory requirements, and support the Falcon line.

58 59 Thales appoints Antoine Caput as VP, Country Director in India

India. Joint Ventures with Samtel, BEL and L&T Antoine Caput was, until recently, in Technology Services. charge of Thales’s road tolling and traffic In September 2014, Thales won a control business. Before joining Thales in contract from Southern Railway to supply 2000, Antoine spent 10 years at Alcatel an ETCS Level 1 solution (known in India CGA, where he was in charge of export as Train Protection and Warning System sales for East Asia. At Thales, Antoine has - TPWS) on the Basin Bridge-Arakkonam held various senior positions in contract section. This is the first ETCS contract management and later in purchasing. awarded to Thales in India, and also Being a global technology leader in the the first step of a large modernisation defence, security, aerospace, space and programme of TPWS systems of the transportation markets, Thales seeks to Indian Railways network. fortify its presence across these markets in In August this year, Bharat Electronics India, focusing on local needs. Limited (BEL) and Thales announced Thales has been in India since 1953 and that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, hales strengthened its leadership is today recognised as a reliable partner Government of India, approved the team as Antoine Caput became of all the three branches of the Indian incorporation of their joint venture TVice President & Country Director Armed Forces (Navy, Air Force and Army) company, BEL-THALES Systems Limited. for India, based in Delhi. as well as the civil sector. Over the years, This joint venture (JV) Company An accomplished professional with Thales has been actively partnering with will primarily focus on the design, extensive experience in the ground Indian industry and proactively sharing development, marketing, supply and transportation sector, Antoine will be knowledge, technical know-how and support of civilian and select defence responsible for all Thales operations in expertise. The company has created radars for India and the global markets. DSEI is best platform UK Defence Minister​

K Defence Minister, Philip Dunne, industry and British supply chains. Indeed, has described how leading there are more SMEs operating in the UK’s Udefence and security companies defence manufacturing sector in France, Italy, from around the world increasingly point Germany and Spain combined. to Defence and Security Equipment DSEI organisers Clarion Events are building International (DSEI) as the best platform on the record breaking success of the last to promote their latest technology and DSEI which was staged in 2013 and saw capabilities. 32,000 visitors from 121 countries worldwide Mr Dunne, who is the Minister responsible - including 158 programmed delegations - for Defence Equipment, Support and engaging with 1,489 exhibitors representing Technology, explained that DSEI is unique in 54 different countries. that it doesn’t just address the needs of the Defence & Security Equipment Mr. Philip Dunne domestic audience; “delegates come to this International (DSEI) is the world’s largest land, UK Defence Minister, country, to DSEI, primarily to meet global sea and air defence and security exhibition, industry” he said​, ​“it is the most global of all the bringing together senior international defence shows”. Speaking at a DSEI reception trade and military experts from across the for parliamentarians, the military and wider entire supply chain in an optimal business industry, Mr Dunne highlighted the important environment. DSEI is a biennial event held role that the biennial exhibition plays in in London and will take place from 15-18 please visit www.DSEI.co.uk showcasing British defence​ manufactur​ ing​ September 2015.

60 61 we’ve had before. They will be powered by a wing and will fly above the water on foils. They’re as much like airplanes COMSOL Application Builder as they are like traditional boats, so I know we’ll have a lot to learn from the experience the engineers at Airbus bring to the project.” revolutionise simulation industry Oracle Team USA first won the America’s Cup in 2010 (the oldest trophy in international sport) racing a trimaran OMSOL, Inc. redefines the engineering simulation market across all engineering disciplines with apps created by simulation powered by one of the largest wings with the release of COMSOL Multiphysics software version experts.” (223 feet / 68 meter) ever built. In 2013, C5.0, featuring extensive product updates, three new add- Airbus and Oracle Team USA the team successfully defended its title on products, and the new and revolutionary Application Builder. in the AC72 class – wingsail powered With the Application Builder, the power and accuracy of COMSOL catamarans that flew above the water Multiphysics is now accessible to everyone through the use of on hydrofoils at over 50 mph (90kph). applications. COMSOL users can now build applications for use forge technology partnership The next America’s Cup will be in by engineering and manufacturing departments, expanding 2017 and raced in the new AC62 class; accessibility to their expertise and to cutting-edge simulation irbus, the world’s leading aircraft magnitude we stretch our competencies a smaller, lighter and more finely solutions. manufacturer and Oracle Team and further boost our agility. There are so engineered foiling catamaran than its AUSA, the defending champion many similarities between the America’s predecessor that is expected to reach of the America’s Cup, have forged a Cup yacht and our aircraft design that similar speeds.“Everything we do in technology partnership. each partner benefits from an excellent these boats is right at the edge of As Official Innovation Partner of Oracle platform not only to learn and grow but what’s possible,” Spithill said. “For our Team USA for the 35th America’s Cup, also to win.” For Oracle Team USA skipper design team to be able to have access Build a solution as unique as your model: Turbulent mixer Airbus will share the know-how of its Jimmy Spithill, the partnership will allow to the resources of Airbus is going be a application, created using the Application Builder available in engineers and experts in fields such as his team to benefit from the skill-set huge benefit to us.” COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0. aerodynamics, instrumentation and of a leading engineering group with “All at Airbus are very excited about simulation, composites, structures, experience working on the cutting-edge this partnership,” concluded Brégier. Many COMSOL users have expressed their excitement about hydraulics and data analysis to work with of technology. “Our engineering teams’ enthusiasm the Application Builder. “The Application Builder is the biggest the Oracle Team USA. “The America’s Cup is a boat race, but and engagement to be a part of this innovation yet to come from COMSOL,” says Massimo Bechis, “This is a completely new endeavour for the design technology and engineering project is simply overwhelming. The Modeling and Simulation Specialist at Prysmian. “We estimate that us,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President are very often the winning factor,” biggest challenge might be to bring by building applications for our colleagues, we would save 30-40% and CEO. “By taking on an extreme Spithill said. “The new America’s Cup them back working on airplanes From simulation to application with the Application Builder desktop of the time we currently spend on calculations for them. This will technology and sports project of this boats are lighter and faster than what again!” environment: The simulation of a three cylinder reciprocating engine improve both the way we work, and the way our colleagues work (left) is turned into an application (right) where the user only needs as well.” to change design parameters and run the application to analyze the COMSOL users currently on subscription can download COMSOL simulation results. Multiphysics 5.0, which includes the Application Builder in the Windows OS version, at: www.comsol.co.in/product-download. AAI selects SAAB for Introducing the Application Builder The Application Builder empowers the design process by Three new add-on products in the product suite allowing engineers to make available an easy-to-use application COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0 also brings three new add-on products based on their COMSOL Multiphysics model. Included with the to the extensive COMSOL product suite: the Ray Optics Module, A-SMGCS Windows operating system version of COMSOL Multiphysics 5.0, the Design Module, and LiveLink for Revit. “The Ray Optics the Application Builder provides all the tools needed to build and Module offers functionality that has long been anticipated by efence and security company multilateration and SMR surveillance that will enable the airport to reduce run simulation apps. Any COMSOL Multiphysics model can be COMSOL users, and we are excited to offer the module with this SAAB has been selected data to provide air traffic controllers runway incursions while maximizing turned into an application with its own interface using the tools Dby the Airports Authority with precise surveillance of the the use of runways and taxiways,” said provided with the Application Builder desktop environment. Using of India (AAI) to deploy Advanced airports’ runways and taxiways, along Anders Carp, Head of SAAB’s business the Form Editor, the user interface layout can be designed, while the – Surface Movement Guidance & with the identification of aircraft. In unit Traffic Management. Methods Editor is used for implementing customized commands. Control Systems (A-SMGCS) at five addition, the A-SMGCS will feature “The A3000 is a reliable, flexible Based on the project at hand, engineering experts can now easily airports in India. The SAAB A-SMGCS Safety Logic runway incursion platform that will use the most proven build a specialized application to share with their colleagues and will enhance situational awareness detection and alerting algorithms to airport surface surveillance equipment customers that includes only the parameters relevant to the design and runway safety at these growing provide controllers with advanced to provide controllers with a clear of a specific device or product. airports. warnings of potential runway picture of airport traffic and advanced “The Application Builder is our vision for the future of simulation,” SAAB will be deploying its A3000 incursions. The A-SMGCS will also warnings of potential incursions.” says Svante Littmarck, CEO and President of the COMSOL Group. “It A-SMGCS, SAABmultilateration and include functionality for Airport- Previously, SAAB had deployed brings the expertise of engineering specialists working in research SR-3 Surface Movement Radars Collaborative Decision Making A-SMGCS to Chennai, Kolkata and and development to a greater majority of people, revolutionising (SMR) to Ahmedabad, Amritsar, (A-CDM) initiatives. Mumbai Airports and an A-SMGCS, the product design process by allowing the power of multiphysics Ray Optics Module: Efficiently simulate systems in which the Guwahati, Jaipur, and Lucknow “SAAB will deliver the latest in multilateration and SMR to Indira simulation to drive productivity and innovation. This is achieved by electromagnetic wavelength is much smaller than the smallest Airports. The A3000 A-SMGCS will fuse modern airport surface safety systems Gandhi New Delhi Airport. supplying those involved in the design and manufacturing process geometric detail.

62 63 release,” says Bjorn Sjodin, VP of Product Management at COMSOL, • Geometry and Mesh – Create geometry from an imported Inc. For engineers working in application areas including building mesh and call geometry subsequences using a linked science, solar energy, and interferometers, the Ray Optics Module is subsequence. Additionally, faster handling of large arrays and an industry-leading simulation tool for analysing systems in which CAD assemblies is also included. the electromagnetic wavelength is much smaller than the smallest • Optimization and Multipurpose – The Particle Tracing Module geometric detail in the model. now includes accumulation of particles, erosion, and etch “The Ray Optics Module is not like any other simulation software features. Multianalysis optimization has also been added. available for modeling ray optics,” says Dan Smith, COMSOL • Studies and Solvers – Updates include a dramatic software developer. “For the first time, multiphysics simulations improvement for the simulation of CAD assemblies, support can now be integrated into the modeling of geometrical optics, a for extra dimensions, and the ability to sweep over sets of truly cutting-edge development for the simulation industry.” Key materials and user-defined functions. Improved probe-while- features of the module include the ability to compute the trajectory solving, unit support for parametric sweeps, and the ability to of rays in graded and ungraded media, and the modeling of search for eigenfrequencies within a given interval have also polychromatic, unpolarized and partially coherent light. The been added. Design Module expands the available toolset of CAD functionalities • Materials and Functions – Materials can now be copied, in the COMSOL product suite. The module includes the following pasted, duplicated, dragged, and dropped. Link to Global 3D CAD operations: loft, fillet, chamfer, midsurface, and thicken, in Materials using a Material Link when the same material is used addition to CAD import and geometry repair functionality. in multiple components. Additionally, COMSOL is proud to offer LiveLink for Revit, which • Mechanical – Model geometrically nonlinear beams, allows COMSOL users to interface with the building information nonlinear elastic materials, and elasticity in joints using the modeling software from Autodesk. With LiveLink for Revit, users products for modeling structural mechanics. In the Heat can seamlessly synchronize a geometry between Autodesk Revit Transfer Module, thin layer, film, fracture, and rod as well Architecture and COMSOL, allowing multiphysics simulations to be as cryogenic damage and parallelized radiation have been brought into the architectural design workflow. added. The Acoustics Module has two new methods for modeling high frequency or geometrical acoustics: Ray New features and functionalities in COMSOL 5.0 Acoustics and Acoustic Diffusion. Version 5.0 also introduces numerous enhancements to the • Fluid – Create automatic pipe connections to 3D flow existing functionalities of COMSOL Multiphysics. New features domains in the Pipe Flow Module. The CFD Module is and updates have been added to the entire product suite, which expanded with two new algebraic turbulence models, as well includes over 25 application-specific modules for simulating any as turbulent fans and grilles. physics in the electrical, mechanical, fluid, and chemical disciplines. • Electrical – The AC/DC Module, RF Module, and Wave Optics • Multiphysics – Predefined multiphysics couplings Module now contain a frequency- and material-controlled now include: Joule Heating with Thermal Expansion; auto mesh suggestion that offers the easy, one-click meshing Induction, Microwave, and Laser Heating; Thermal Stress; of infinite elements and periodic conditions. The Plasma Thermoelectric and Piezoelectric Effect; Non-Isothermal Module now contains interfaces for modeling equilibrium Flow; Optoelectronics; Plasma Heat Source; Acoustic-Structure discharges. Interaction; Thermoacoustic-Structure and Aeroacoustic- • Chemical – The Chemical Reaction Engineering Module Structure Interaction; and Acoustic-Porous and Porous- now contains a new Chemistry interface that can be used as a Structure Interaction. Material node for chemical reactions. MBDA’s MILAN ER missiles pass firing tests

BDA completed the firing next year, as planned. interest amongst armed forces which campaign to validate the series The development of the MILAN ER require a highly efficient missile at a highly Mproduction of the Milan ER, as system is self-funded by MBDA. The system competitive acquisition and life cycle cost. jointly scheduled with export customers. offers the operational characteristics of MBDA CEO Antoine Bouvier declared Four totally successful firings against the MILAN family of missiles, which are on this occasion: “The Milan ER missile is fixed and moving targets confirmed the currently used by the armed forces of of particular importance to us, owing to performance capabilities of the firing post, around forty countries worldwide, and also the long performance lineage it clearly of the missile as well as of the warhead. This features latest-generation technologies embodies, but also because this very final technical step follows the qualification with a strongly extended range, a highly attractive system allows MBDA to maintain of the Milan ER weapon system that was powerful warhead and a fully digital firing a business and technical presence in a achieved during the first half of 2014. MBDA post. great number of countries, all of which will now be able to finalise the production The system is already chosen by 3 export are prospective customers for higher-end work and deliver the first units in the spring customers and is attracting growing products.”

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