October - November 2020 | Vol VIII | Issue 2 LAND, NAVAL & HOMELAND SECURITY MAGAZINE

Indian Army’s Modernization on the Right Track

Indian Navy: Charting a New Course

Russian Armored Vehicles Remain Steadily Strong in World Market

In association with Delay in IAC-1’s Commissioning Could Diminish India’s Maritime Prowess - Page No : 06

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Positive Developments for India’s Defence Industry

The Indian Government has released the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP)-2020, which incorporates a slew of proposals aimed at achieving the vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ programme and empowering Indian industry through the ‘Make in India’ Regional Representatives initiative. DAP-2020 seeks to bring about reforms in Indian defence industry and turn the country into a global manufacturing hub. Berlin, Germany This is imperative for meeting the target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Detlef Becker for India to export defence equipment worth Rs 35,000 crore (US Dollars 5 billion) E : [email protected] by 2025. According to the draft Defence Production Export Promotion Policy-2020 T : + 497 112317595 released by the Ministry of Defence, the government is eyeing a turnover of Rs M : + 491 701626053 1.75 lakh crore (US Dollars 25 billion) in defence manufacturing by 2025. The Modi government’s policies to encourage export of defence equipment have already Paris, France resulted in a significant rise of 700 per cent in the sector in just two years, from US Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli Dollars 213 million in FY 2016–17 to US Dollars 1.5 billion in FY 2018–19. E : [email protected] DAP-2020 suggests various measures for boosting indigenization, innovation M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 and adoption of new technologies. It has also dedicated a chapter for design and development. Moreover, the document addresses certain existing voids related to Moscow, Russia Information Communication Technology, Leasing, Post-contract Management and George Smirnov Other Capital Procurement. E : [email protected] In addition, commercial terms have been made more industry-friendly and payment M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 to vendors aligned with foreign industry. Revising the offset guidelines, DAP-2020 gives preference to manufacture of complete defence products over components. Cairo, Egypt All these suggestions, along with notification of a list of weapons and platforms Dr. Ashraf Rashed to be banned from imports, have made the ground clear for domestic industry to E : [email protected] perform. T : + 2 01222164036 Meanwhile, with the challenge posed by COVID-19 showing no signs of abating, the Indian defence industry may also need to consider diversification. However, DAP-2020 New Delhi is a pointer that the Government of India is aware of the realities as the document is Wg.Cdr.(Rtd) G.C.Mahabhatra not only aligned with the goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ but is also industry-friendly E : [email protected] and instills confidence in the domestic defence industry. T : + 91 9818903111

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4 sailors & warriors Content

15 Indian Navy: Charting a new course

21 DRDO’s Laser Guided ATGM Flight Tested Successfully

23 INDRA NAVY – 20 Concluded

28 Flare Bright Wins Rapid Innovation DASA Contract

33 Keel Laid for the 3rd Stealth Grigate of Project 17A

35 Laser Guided ATGM successfully test-fired

47 Indian Coast Guard for Securing Maritime Asset and life at Sea

50 Czech Republic Chooses Rafael’s SPYDER air Defense System

53 Performance Security Waived off by DRDO

55 Webinar with Cambodia on Defence Industry Collabration

57 4IR Technology to Transform Strata

63 Elbit Awarded Contract for Assemblies for the F-35

70 HAL Helicopters in Rescue Operations at Mauritius Reef

73 Saab Delivers Second GlobalEye to UAE

76 Liebherr Overhauls Landing Gears for Austral

sailors & warriors 5 Delay in IAC-1’s Commissioning Could Diminish India’s Maritime Prowess Covid19 Furthers Beginning of Basin Trial

hile imagining the future interests, have never been skeptical by neighbours, all nations try to of their military forces, about the role of naval aircraft carriers. project its naval power at sea. Despite Wthe political and military In order to protect its maritime interests having brown-water/littoral naval leaders of all seafaring nations with and ensure the straits remain open capability and Coast Guards to guard blue-water navies and strong maritime to free commerce and unthreatened their territorial waters, the most

6 sailors & warriors The Indian Navy’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC -1) is set to commence its basin tests soon following the fitting of systems and equipment at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). Basin trials are conducted for proving of the propulsion, transmission and shafting systems which can be tested only out of waters. It will be followed with sea trials by end of this year and IAC is expected to be inducted in Navy by end of 2021 after being rechristened as the Indian Naval Ship Vikrant. An aircraft carrier is considered the most valuable sea-based asset, and offers an incomparable military instrument with its ability to project tactical Air Power over long distances, including Air Interdiction, Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), offensive and defensive Counter-Air, AEA and AEW. However the delay in the completion of IAC-1 project, which has already missed multiple deadlines, is a concern for India especially when the country is facing a standoff with China in its Northern frontiers amid Chinese Navy’s growing presence in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and growing ties with Pakistan. Even though the navy chief has visited CSL during his visit to Kochi in September, no words about his review on IAC-1 were made public. Aeromag looks at the IAC- 1 project and analyses the importance of its hastened completion with regard to the present strategic scenario. decipherable symbol of maritime As the US recently displayed in the over 500 nautical miles (900 km) in superiority for major powers has South China Sea, much to China’s a single day. Reports said that the always been the aircraft carriers which uneasiness, nothing projects raw Chinese People’s Liberation Army are considered the strongest military combat power like an aircraft carrier Navy is now building its third aircraft deterrent force since World War II. strike group (CSG) capable of moving carrier, which reportedly will be the

sailors & warriors 7 first PLA(N) carrier equipped with a its navy by providing it the best in the present day scenario, when catapult system and built completely by assets including the aircraft carrier. Chinese Navy is expanding its position indigenous shipyards. With the aim of Besides the 44500-tonne INS in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). having a 10-carrier Navy by 2050, China Vikramaditya, which is the only India’s Long Term Perspective Plan is expected to begin deploying a CSG aircraft carrier in service, the navy is envisages at least two operational in the IOR within the next few years. expecting the commissioning of its aircraft carriers at any one time with the India too needs large aircraft carriers first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) third one as hot reserve to substitute to secure the seas of the Indo-Pacific, by the end of 2021. Though it has been during maintenance of either. However, ensure peace, secure shipping lanes, keen on pushing for a third aircraft India will have to compromise on provide security to the region, and carrier, intended to be christened INS displaying its maritime supremacy in case of a war, unleash lethal Vishal, the focus is fully on completing with just INS Vikramaditya unless and firepower. The Indian government IAC-1 project at the earliest as it is until, the IAC-1 is commissioned. too has been keen on empowering vital for the nation’s naval prowess

8 sailors & warriors Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-1 (IAC-1) ship is built with active participation up to 26 fixed-wing combat aircraft, The project IAC-1 has marked a of private and public enterprises. primarily the Mikoyan MiG-29K, besides golden feather in indigenous defence The ship, being constructed for Rs carrying 10 Kamov Ka-31 or Westland capabilities of India and will be a big 22,590 crore, is 262 metres (860 ft) Sea King helicopters. While Ka-31 fulfills boost to concept of Make in India and long and 60 metres (200 ft) wide, the airborne early warning (AEW) role Atma Nirbhar Bharat on completion. and displaces about 40,000 metric and the Sea King will provide anti- Because it is the first ever aircraft carrier tons. It features a Short Take-Off, submarine warfare (ASW) capability. to be designed by the Directorate Barrier Arrested Recovery (STOBAR) of Naval Design (DND) of the Indian configuration with a ski-jump. The deck What is the status of IAC-1? Navy, the first warship to be built by is designed to enable aircraft such as the Reports say that the harbour trials Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and MiG-29K to operate from the carrier. of the ship were completed and the first warship to be built entirely It is expected to carry an air group of the basin trials, which would have using indigenously produced steel. The up to thirty aircraft, which will include checked the 40,000-tonne warship’s

sailors & warriors 9 propulsion, transmission and shafting of Power Generation machinery. CSG especially when China objects the systems, were disrupted by the IAC had successfully completed the presence of foreign navies in the sea. As Covid-19 pandemic. The basin trials, Pre-Contractors Sea Trials dry dock the Western side carries the other 50% first sanctioned by the government work package in December 2019. of India’s trade and 80% of its oil supply, in January 2003, are expected to The Chief of Navy Staff, Admiral this side too needs to be protected. begin by the end of October. Karambir Singh, during his four-day As India is not fond of overseas basing, Basin trials are conducted for proving visit to Southern Naval Command, a carrier force remains the sole viable of the propulsion (move), transmission Kochi from 14 September 2020, has alternative to conduct out of area (electricity) and shafting systems which visited CSL and reviewed the project. contingencies. A CSG remains the fastest can be tested only out of waters. It will But the navy or CSL has not released means of deployment of forces whether be followed by extensive sea trials by the any details of the project likely due to it is in a show of force or in support end of 2020. The flight trials will started heightened stand-off with China and of own land operations as well as for only after IAC-I gets commissioned in an active ongoing Parliament session. providing security to friendly countries September 2021 and the INS Vikrant, in the IOR. With its air complement, will be fully operational by 2022-2023. Relevance of faster Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) are able In January 2020 the project was completion of IAC-1 to control a huge expanse of the seas reviewed by the Empowered Apex The blue-waters ranging from the east compared to other surface and sub- Committee (EAC) headed by Ajay coast of Africa to the Western Pacific surface platforms on their own. With Kumar, Defence Secretary at CSL comes under the Indian Navy’s area of IOR maritime scenario becoming more and major structural and outfitting responsibility as it often conducts joint uncertain and complex due to Chinese work of the vessel was completed exercises, goodwill missions, and HADR presence, having aircraft carriers to by February including the major operations there. As 50% of India’s trade guard the eastern and western fronts milestone activities like starting of passing through South China Sea, it is of India in more relevant than ever. Main Propulsion machinery and trials important to secure India’s trade with a

10 sailors & warriors Indian Army’s Modernization on the Right Track A series of programmes initiated recently by the Indian Government are expected to change India’s status as the world’s second-largest arms importer to a nation that boasts of a thriving domestic defence industry.

he Indian Army Pinaka Multiple rocket is engaged in an launcher. The system, when Telaborate and mounted on TATRA truck, continuous process of enhances its mobility. modernization with the aim Meanwhile, the Indian of enhancing its capabilities. Air Force (IAF) is currently Several programmes have operating at least 10 been initiated to acquire squadrons less out of the modern arms, equipment sanctioned 42. Making and protective gear. For matters worse, around instance, the army has begun 50 per cent of the aircraft the process to acquire around based at these squadrons seven lakh rifles, 44,000 are obsolete. Belonging LMGs and 44,600 carbines. to the 1970s and 1980s India’s Ministry of Defence vintage, they are on the (MoD) has also signed an verge of decommissioning. agreement with the US firm This situation makes Sig Sauer for procurement modernization of the IAF of 72,400 assault rifles. a top priority. At the same Moreover, a joint venture time, the deal for buying between the Ordnance 36 Dassault Rafael fighter Factory Board (OFB) and jets from France in fly- Russia will manufacture away condition provides AK 203 Kalashnikov rifle in some relief. The light Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. In combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas addition, India has inducted also meets some of the M777 155 mm howitzer requirements of the IAF. The from the USA and a new DAC (Defense Acquisition variant of DRDO-developed Council) has cleared the General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC Chief of Indian Army

sailors & warriors 11 to modernise the Armed Forces. The plan includes acquisition of a wide variety of weaponry ranging from missiles, warships, drones, fighter jets, surveillance equipment to creation of architecture for Artificial Intelligence. The same year, India and Israel signed a deal for the Spike Missile. This involves a purchase of 12 launchers and 210 missiles. Alongside, battlefield digitization is also underway. Also termed ‘Network Centric Warfare’, this process involves Information purchase of 33 fighter jets, the capabilities of the Indian Sharing, Improved Situation including 21 upgraded MiG- Air Force. Similarly, IAF Major plans Awareness, Speed of 29 and 12 Sukhoi MKI. The maintains UAV (Unmanned In 2019, the Indian Command and Enhanced recent induction of CH-47 Aerial Vehicle) squadrons Government finalized a Mission Effectiveness. multi-mission Chinook including Searcher II, Heron road map to spend US The most important tank in helicopter and Boeing AH-64 from Israel and Rustom, Dollars 130 billion in the the Indian Army’s inventory is Apache has also enhanced developed by DRDO. next five to seven years the T-90S, a third generation

12 sailors & warriors Russian tank. By the end of (HSL), Visakhapatnam. retrofitted on the two Air Force One or the Flying 2020, India is expected to India and the US have custom-built Boeing-777. Oval Office. The aircraft will have a total of 2,011 T-90 signed a US Dollars 930 The two aircraft will have be used by the Prime Minister tanks based in about 40 million agreement for 6 fully-integrated advanced of India, President of India Armoured Regiments. The Apache Helicopters for Indian missile approach warning and other VVIPs for extra- Indian Army is also upgrading Army. This is the world’s sensors, defensive electronic long-haul overseas travel. about 1,600 T-72 tanks most advanced multi-role warfare systems, infra-red During DefExpo 2020, with night vision devices. helicopter. The Indian countermeasures, digital India and Russia signed Research into high-tech Government also gave a radio frequency jammers and 14 MoUs for development aspects of modern warfare nod to the Indian Navy to other equipment. This will be and production of land, encompassing Artificial pursue the acquisition of 24 similar to the US President’s air and naval systems and Intelligence, Robotics, Nano Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters. Technology, Lethal Automatic The Government of India has Weapon Systems Directed signed Rs 800 crore deal with Energy Weapons, Nuclear, the Israel Weapons Industries Biological and Chemical (IWI) to procure 16,479 Warfare is also continuing. Negev 7.62x51 mm light Early in 2020, the machine guns (gas-operated) Government of India cleared for the Indian Armed a US Dollar 2.3 billion deal Forces. The Government under which a Turkish of India has also signed a company will manufacture US Dollars 190 million deal 5 Fleet Vessel Ships (FVS) with the US Government to of 45,000 tonnes at procure two self-protection Hindustan Shipyard Limited suites (SPS) which will be

sailors & warriors 13 Earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the FDI limit in defence manufacturing under automatic route will be hiked to 74 per cent from the existing 49 per cent while some weapons and platforms will be banned for imports. The Finance Minister also said that Ordnance Factory Board will be corporatised for better management. Similarly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of US Dollars 5 billion worth of military exports in the next five years. Following the Prime Minister’s call for going local, MoD released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure-2020. All these programmes hi-tech civilian products. initiative. MoD will introduce Negative Import List are are expected to change As a result, the defence an import embargo on met, which will include a India’s status as the deals between India and 101 items beyond the co-ordinated mechanism world’s second-largest Russia are set to cross US given timeline to boost for hand holding of the arms importer to a nation Dollars 16 billion. The deals indigenisation of defence industry by the Defence that boasts of a thriving include the supply of S-400 production,” he said. Services,” he tweeted. domestic defence industry. air defence systems and the Subsequently, MoD production of Kalashnikov prepared a list of 101 items rifles and Kamov helicopters. for which there would Rosoboronexport, Russia’s be an embargo on the state-run organization, has import beyond the timeline signed deals with DRDO indicated against them. for advanced pyrotechnic “This decision will offer a ignition systems, HAL for the great opportunity to the export of spares and services Indian defence industry to to allies, and BHEL for land manufacture the items in the systems. Another deal was negative list by using their signed between Russian own design and development Helicopters and Indo-Russian capabilities or adopting Helicopters Ltd to localise the technologies designed the components used in & developed by DRDO to Kamov Ka-226 helicopters. meet the requirements India is planning to purchase of the Armed Forces,” 200 Ka-226 helicopters. the Minister added. “Our aim is to apprise Self-reliance in defence the Indian defence industry Defence Minister Rajnath about the anticipated Singh, in a series of requirements of the Armed tweets, made the major Forces so that they are announcement of giving a better prepared to realise boost to the indigenization the goal of indigenisation. of India’s defence industry. All necessary steps would “The Ministry of Defence be taken to ensure that is now ready for a big push timelines for production to #AtmanirbharBharat of equipment as per the

14 sailors & warriors Indian Navy: Charting a new course

Over the years, at Rambilli for Arihant Class India has been submarines is underway. Yet another major initiative launching numerous is building a pair of aircraft programmes to carriers. The first carrier, modernize its Navy. INS Vikrant, was launched In addition to aircraft in 2013 by Cochin Shipyard carriers, submarines and undocked in June 2015. and large amphibious After completing the works, assault ships, the extensive sea trials would be Indian Navy is carried out and commissioning acquiring numerous is planned for 2021. Vikrant, surface combatants. which has a displacement of 40,000 tonnes, will be capable he Indian Navy is of operating up to 40 aircraft, engaged in efforts including 30 HAL Tejas and Tto have a fleet of at MiG-29K fighters. The second least 150 ships and around aircraft carrier, INS Vishal, 500 aircraft. This would will displace around 65,000 enable the Navy to not only tonnes and is expected to secure both sea flanks in be delivered to the Indian the Bay of Bengal and the Navy by the late 2030s. Arabian Sea but also respond After Vishal is delivered, to emergency situations far the Indian Navy’s target of away from the mainland. having three aircraft carriers The latest initiatives of in service would be achieved. the Indian Navy include Over the years, India’s enhancing the marine assault Defence Acquisition Council capabilities by setting up a has been launching numerous new amphibious warfare programmes to modernize facility at Kakinada in Andhra the Navy. In addition to Pradesh. The Navy has also aircraft carriers and large initiated Phase II expansion of amphibious assault ships, INS Kadamba, its third largest the Indian Navy is acquiring Admiral Karambir Singh naval base, near Karwar. This numerous surface combatants PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval Staff phase will involve expansion such as; the Visakhapatnam- of the berthing facilities class destroyers, Project the Indian Navy is procuring airborne combatants who to accommodate 40–45 17A-class and Admiral General Atomics Sea Guardian would be operating from more front-line warships, Grigorovich-class frigates, drones at an estimated cost warships. Earlier, entry including the aircraft carrier ASW shallow water corvettes, of US Dollars 2 billion. It is of women was restricted INS Vikramaditya, raise ASuW corvettes, and MCM pointed out that this is for to the fixed wing aircraft manpower to 300 officers vessels. New submarine types the first time that drones that took off and landed and around 2,500 sailors, include the conventional built by General Atomics are ashore. These officers, SLt and build a naval air station Kalvari class, Project 75I sold to a non-NATO nation. Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti with a 6,000-foot runway. and the nuclear Arihant In yet another first in Singh, are a part of a group After Phase II is over, Phase class. New auxiliary ships the history of Indian naval of 17 officers of the Indian IIA and IIB will follow. When include five Replenishment aviation, two women officers Navy, including four women all the works are completed, Oilers, a Missile Range have been selected to join officers and three officers of INS Kadamba will be able to Instrumentation Ship and an as ‘Observers’ (Airborne the Indian Coast Guard who base 50 front-line warships. Ocean Surveillance Ship. Tacticians) in the helicopter were awarded ‘Wings’ on Meanwhile, construction of a As part of enhancing its stream. They would, in effect, graduating as ‘Observers’ at a new naval base, INS Varsha, technological capabilities, be the first set of women ceremony held at INS Garuda,

sailors & warriors 15 Kochi. After being trained Minister of India Rajnath the event. The NIIO has set Atmanirbhar Bharat. in helicopter operations, Singh launched the Naval up dedicated structures for The NIIO is a three- women officers would soon Innovation and Indigenisation the end users to interact tiered organisation. Naval be deployed in frontline Organisation (NIIO) through with academia and industry Technology Acceleration warships of Indian Navy. an online webinar. Chief with the aim of fostering Council (N-TAC) will bring Minister of Uttar Pradesh innovation and indigenisation together the twin aspects of NIIO launched Yogi Adityanath was among for self-reliance in defence, innovation and indigenisation Meanwhile, Defence the dignitaries present at sticking to the vision of and provide apex level

16 sailors & warriors directives. A working accelerated time frame. has a functional Directorate signed Memorandums of group under the N-TAC will The Draft Defence of Indigenisation (DoI) and Understanding (MoUs) with implement the projects. Acquisition Policy 2020 the new structures created Uttar Pradesh Expressway In addition, a Technology (DAP 20) envisages Service will build upon the ongoing Industrial Development Development Acceleration Headquarters establishing an indigenisation initiatives, as Authority (UPEIDA); Raksha Cell (TDAC) has been created Innovation & Indigenisation well as focus on innovation. Shakti University (RSU), for induction of emerging Organisation within existing During the launch Gujarat; Maker Village, Kochi disruptive technology in an resources. Indian Navy already event, the Indian Navy and Society of Indian Defence

sailors & warriors 17 Manufacturers (SIDM). An tapped solar power as initiative of ‘National Solar the latest technology. The online discussion forum for part of its modernization. Mission’ to achieve 100 GW project has been executed engaging domestic industry Towards this end, the Flag of solar power by 2022. by Kerala State Electronics and academic institutes has Officer Commanding- The solar plant is the Development Corporation also been launched created in-Chief, Southern Naval largest in the Indian Navy Ltd. The Solar Power Plant in partnership with RSU. A Command commissioned a and has an estimated life project will help Naval compendium of Indian Navy’s 3 MW Solar Power Plant at of 25 years. All components Station Ezhimala in reducing Indigenisation perspective Indian Naval Academy (INA), have been indigenously the carbon footprint and is plans titled ‘Swavlamban’ Ezhimala, Kerala via virtual sourced, including 9180 highly one of the many initiatives was also released. conferencing. This is in line efficient monocrystalline undertaken by INA towards a The Indian Navy has also with the Government of India solar panels employing clean and green environment.

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sailors & warriors 19 BrahMos Missile with Extended Range Successfully Flight Tested

rahMos Mach 2.8. Defence surface- Minister Rajnath Bto-surface Singh congratulated supersonic cruise all the personnel missile featuring of DRDO and team indigenous Booster BrahMos for the and Airframe Section spectacular mission. along with many Dr G Satheesh other ‘Made in Reddy, Secretary DD India’ sub-systems R&D and Chairman was successfully DRDO congratulated flight tested to an the scientific extended range community and from ITR, Balasore in industry for this feat. Odisha. It is a major This successful step in enhancing launch has paved the the indigenous way for the serial content.The missile production of the is capable of hitting indigenous booster targets at more than and other indigenous 400-km range. components of the The BrahMos Land- powerful BrahMos Attack Cruise Missile Weapon System (LACM) was cruising realising Atmanirbhar at a top speed of Bharat pledge. DRDO’s Laser Guided ATGM Flight Tested Successfully

with multiple platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from 120 mm rifled gun of MBT Arjun. This Laser Guided Missile has been developed by Armament R&D Establishment (ARDE), Pune in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune and Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE), Dehradun. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh he indigenously developed in continuation of successful trial congratulated DRDO for this Laser Guided Anti Tank done on 22nd September. successful feat. Secretary DD R&D and TGuided Missile (ATGM) was The ATGM employs a tandem Chairman DRDO D. G Satheesh Reddy successfully test fired defeating a HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive congratulated DRDO personnel for target located at longer range. The Reactive Armour (ERA) protected this achievement which paves the way test was conducted from MBT Arjun armoured vehicles in ranges from for Atmanirbhar Bharat pledge of at KK ranges (ACC&S) Ahmednagar 1.5 to 5 km. It has been developed Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

20 sailors & warriors GRSE Launched the Portable (Assault) Bridge

105 warships to the Indian Maritime Forces, the highest deliveries by any shipyard in the country, till date. GRSE has undertaken major modernisation of infrastructure at its Main Unit with modular integrated construction technology. Celebrating the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”, a State-of-the- Art Modern Hull Block Complex and Indigenous Underwater CNC Plasma Cutting Facility was virtually inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Rajabagan Dockyard Unit of GRSE on 10 Aug 2020 to augment the existing infrastructure at the Main arden Reach Bridges. Bailey Bridge Unit kg. It also has a load capacity Unit of the shipyard.Thus Shipbuilders of the shipyard is engaged of IRC-6, 400 kg/sqm (Foot a step towards concurrent Gand Engineers in designing, developing Bridge) & 1.10 MT of ATV.The construction of 24 ships through its Bailey Bridge and installing bailey bridges bridge is Man – Portable and from the existing capacity division has designed and to far flung areas& terrain reusable using Crew of 10-12. of 20 has been initiated. developed a new “Portable in India and abroad having Garden Reach Shipbuilders GRSE has a dedicated, multi (Assault) Bridge”. This delivered over 5300 Bailey and Engineers has been at disciplinary, strong Design bridge is made of Carbon Bridges to Indian Army, BRO, the forefront of the nation’s Team which is continuously Fibre Polymer Composite Central and State PWDs and maritime progress aimed working towards developing Material and can be used by also friendly neighbourhood towards self reliance in the various concept designs for pedestrians & light vehicles. countries like Bhutan, Nepal, sixty years since its inception ships, deck machinery items Apart from shipbuilding & Sri Lanka and Myanmar. in 1960 with the delivery of and pre fabricated bridges ship repair, GRSE is the only The features and the first Indigenous warship that can cater to the current Defence Shipyard to have advantages of this new of independent India in 1961, and future requirement of diversified into Engineering assault bridge is that, it has a INS Ajay, a Seaward Defence its existing and prospective Business with a product span of 30 ft (9.15 m), width Boat for the Indian Navy. customers in India and profile of Pre-fabricated Steel of 2.10 m and weight of 336 The shipyard has delivered friendly foreign countries.

sailors & warriors 21 INDRA NAVY – 20 Concluded

he 11th edition Rajnath Singh, Defence with increase in scope, of this edition includes of exercise INDRA Minister of India, was in complexity of operations, wide-ranging and diverse T NAVY, a biennial Moscow on the invitation and level of participation. activities across the bilateral maritime exercise of Defence Minister of the The primary aim of spectrum of maritime between Indian Navy and Russian Federation, General exercise INDRA NAVY-20 operations. Due to Russian Navy was held in Sergei Shoigu to discuss is to further consolidate restrictions imposed by the Bay of Bengal from bilateral cooperation and inter-operability built up the COVID-19 pandemic, 04 to 05 September 2020. issues of mutual interest by the two Navies over INDRA NAVY-20 Initiated in 2003, Ex INDRA and commemoration of the years and also to would be undertaken NAVY epitomises the long- the 75th anniversary of enhance understanding in a ‘non-contact, at term strategic relationship victory in World War II. and procedures for sea only’ format. between the two Navies. This exercise has multi-faceted maritime The Indian Navy was be Whilst the exercise was hel matured over the years operations. The scope represented by guided

22 sailors & warriors missile destroyer Ranvijay, The Russian Federation improving understanding off Visakhapatnam indigenous frigate Navy was represented and imbibing best in December 2018. Sahyadri and fleet tanker by destroyer Admiral practices between the two Exercise INDRA NAVY- Shakti, along with their Vinogradov, destroyer navies, and would involve 20 will help to further integral helicopters. Admiral Tributs and fleet surface and anti-aircraft boost mutual confidence Sahyadri was redeployed tanker Boris Butoma drills, firing exercises, and cooperation between to provide assistance to of the Pacific Fleet, helicopter operations, the two Navies and would MT New Diamond, which based at Vladivostok. seamanship evolutions reinforce the long-standing has caught fire off the The exercise was aimed at etc. The last edition of the bond of friendship coast of Sri Lanka. enhancing interoperability, exercise was conducted between the two countries.

sailors & warriors 23 Russian Armored Vehicles Remain Steadily Strong in World Market

osoboronexport engineer vehicles based on tank part of the Rostec chassis and many other domestic RState Corporation armored vehicles – are in high has supplied more than 3000 demand around the world. tanks and vehicles, including In several countries, armored artillery, engineer and other units equipped predominantly weapon systems and military with Russian vehicles became equipment, over 20 years in the the backbone of the national international arms market. armed forces,” - said Alexander "The equipment designed Mikheev, Director General by the Russian school of tank of Rosoboronexport and building, which celebrated its Deputy Chairman of the 100th anniversary this year, Russian Engineering Union. receives acclaim of foreign Today, more than 40 countries specialists every year. The latest are actively operating not products from Rostec holding only state-of-the-art Russian companies – Armata and T-90MS armored vehicles, but even MBTs, BMPT Terminator tank those supplied decades ago support fighting vehicles, Sprut- during the Soviet period. SDM1 light amphibious tanks, Moreover, over the past 20 TOS-1A heavy flamethrower years, more than half of these systems, Msta-S self-propelled countries have signed large Alexander Mikheev howitzers, a broad lineup of contracts with Rosoboronexport Director General of Rosoboronexport

24 sailors & warriors for the supply of new batches of of tasks, including through a gun and climatic conditions, from armored vehicles or the modernization capable of firing both standard tank polar ice to the equator; of their tank fleets to radically ammunition and guided missiles. • Reliability of armored vehicles, increase the operational readiness and • Ease of use (the equipment is platform and component fighting capacity of their armies. easily mastered by personnel, easy to commonality, their high The following qualities of the maintain and repair, even in the field); maintainability on the battlefield. Russian armored vehicles are • Automation of operations and • Compliance with the claimed highly appreciated abroad: control, increased mobility, good performance characteristics. • High operational effectiveness crew protection, operability in Success in exporting Russian armored and capability to handle a wide range the widest range of geographic vehicles is inextricably linked with the

sailors & warriors 25 quality training of foreign specialists, today in the Armata universal combat bureaus, operating machines, pouring setting up joint venture productions platform, whose counterparts are steel, and assembling powerful combat abroad, and carrying out various R&D unlikely to emerge in the foreseeable vehicles. Only cohesive teams can projects for foreign customers. future. The delivery of vehicles based achieve such overwhelming results. This Foreign customers pay great attention on this platform abroad is the future glory belongs in full measure to global to the preliminary evaluation of of the world tank building industry. tank-building forward Uralvagonzavod equipment before making a decision Currently, the world tank export market Corporation, a subsidiary of the Rostec on its procurement. So, the tests of is steadily dominated by T-72, T-80 State Corporation, which has ensured T-90 tanks in the Thar Desert and the and T-90 MBTs, which have received the factory continuity of generations Arabian sands became an effective a state-of-the-art configuration as a and preserved labor dynasties, where advertising for these vehicles. As a result of Russian modernization. experience is transferred from fathers result, a plant was built in India for “An immense amount of research and to sons – Russia’s future tank builders, the licensed production of T-90S technological groundwork and colossal who had and should have no match in MBTs and a number of countries capacities of Russian heavy engineering the world,” stressed Alexander Mikheev. adopted them for service. enterprises, which include tank On the occasion of the 100th For 100 years, the tank building building industry, the latest production anniversary of Russian tank building, industry in Russia has evolved in a processes, from armor plate welding a ceremonial passage of the latest unique way, which no one in the world and rolling to delicate integration Russian armored vehicles took has followed, becoming a nationwide of high-tech digital equipment into place in Nizhny Tagil, which is a city plant academy, in the shops of which multi-ton hulls – all this ensures Russia’s plant where the main production an engineering idea is translated into leadership in this segment of the world facilities of world-famous Russian advanced military equipment. The arms market. This success has been tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod best achievements of science and the achieved thanks to the talents and Research and Production unique century-old experience of conscientious work of hundreds of Corporation are concentrated. using tanks have been implemented thousands of people working in design

26 sailors & warriors Flare Bright Wins Rapid Innovation DASA Contract

K start-up, Flare prospect of achieving an sufficient flight testing to be entrepreneurs and UBright Ltd, won a impact within a 3-year time years ahead of anyone else in engineers. Its key product, UK Ministry of Defence frame from its inception, perfecting this technology. SnapShot, is an all-weather (MOD) Defence and Security and that there is a strong This product uses Artificial instant image capture Accelerator (DASA) contract customer requirement and Intelligence and complex drone used by defence, to rapidly innovate their capability need for the idea. software to create pinpoint the emergency services SnapShot product. To be successful Flare delivery of small packages in and for industrial uses. SnapShot is a tiny, stealthy Bright had to provide all-weather and atmospheric Flare Bright’s mission is to and fully autonomous evidence of how MOD conditions, even when GPS- become a leading supplier nanodrone. It can fly in and Security business and denied or jammed in the most and innovator of autonomous almost any weather or capability requirements, challenging environments. flight systems. Using atmospheric conditions, and such as the Defence Lines “We have had 10 years of SnapShot as our proving it isn’t affected by other of Development (DLOD), software and AI development technology, we will build electromagnetic signals or could be satisfied should to reach the point of being robust tech, engineering needs GPS to guide it. It the project to be taken confident to deliver true and manufacturing know- can take high-quality aerial forward after the pilot. autonomy irrespective of how that creates products images with its hand-portable The contract is for £226,200 weather or other challenging and services to supply the and extremely robust and will develop a soldier- environments. We are world’s growing aerospace equipment. It is ballistically ready robust prototype for expecting this to launch a autonomy sector. launched to a height of 100 testing with the Army. new era of autonomy in Flare Bright has numerous metres then uses sophisticated To protect soldiers and drones,” says Flare Bright’s Letters of Support from key and patent pending software fight the enemy, frontline CEO, Kelvin Hamilton. customers, was a winner to control a glide path and soldiers need their own Flare Bright is the of Phase 1 of InnovateUK’s home to the user. Customer simple aerial surveillance leading developer of Future Flight competition interest has been shown from that is lightweight and fully autonomous drones and has been selected to law enforcement, emergency usable in any circumstance. and drone systems. It is be showcased on the Army services, industrial inspection The Army is keen to test a UK company founded Warfighting Experiment 2020. companies, urban mapping out our technology at the by a team of successful and the defence sector. frontline as soon as possible, DASA’s Rapid Impact as SnapShot delivers a simple, Innovations are viewed as man-portable image-capture those which will deliver device that works whether a technology model or GPS-denied or in jammed prototype demonstration environments and in almost at Technology Readiness all-weather conditions. This Level (TRL) 6 or 7. This is amply demonstrated by a demonstration puts SnapShot Letter of Support from the in the hands of end users, and Army Land Warfare Centre in the context or environment and winning a coveted space in which it is expected that to demonstrate SnapShot the solution would be used. at the Army Warfighting In order to be funded, Experiment 2020 showcase. DASA assessed that the Snapshot uses autonomous project would have a realistic flight software and has

sailors & warriors 27 Elbit Systems Awarded a $33 Mn. Contract to supply Radio Systems for an Army in Asia-Pacific

solutions have been selected by numerous Armed Forces around the world, including those of Switzerland, Sweden, Germany and Israel. Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land, and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (“C4ISR”), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro- optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications lbit Systems Ltd. has customer’s Artillery and ranges. This contract award systems, radios, cyber-based been awarded a Infantry Forces with tactical follows a recent decision systems and munitions. The Econtract valued at radio systems including by the customer to equip Company also focuses on approximately $33 million vehicular, man-packed and its Army with additional the upgrading of existing to supply tactical radio handheld configurations. networked combat platforms, developing new systems to a customer in The radio systems feature solutions from Elbit Systems, technologies for defense, Asia-Pacific. The contract advanced networking including E-LynX Software homeland security and will be performed over capabilities enabling Defined Radios (SDR) commercial applications and a 12-month period. reliable and secure voice and TORCH-X Command providing a range of support Under the contract the and data communication and Control systems. services, including training company will equip the services over extended Elbit Systems’ radio and simulation systems. MoD signs 409 Cr. contract with Indian company for Hand Grenades to Army

roviding further boost to the approximate cost of Rs. 409 Crores. distinctive design, in that, they can be ‘Make in India’ initiative of These grenades will be replacing the used in both Offensive and Defensive PGovernment of India in the hand grenade design of World War-II Modes. This is a flagship project Defence Sector, Acquisition Wing of vintage, in use with the Indian Army. showcasing public-private partnership Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a The Multi-Mode Hand Grenade has under the aegis of DRDO & MoD contract with M/s Economic Explosive been designed by DRDO andTerminal enabling “AtmaNirbharta” in cutting Ltd (EEL), (Solar Group) Nagpur for Ballistic Research Laboratories edge ammunition technologies and supply of 10,00,000 Multi Mode Hand (TBRL) and is being produced by M/s accomplishes 100% Indigenous Content. Grenades to the Indian Army at an EEL, Nagpur. The Grenades have a

28 sailors & warriors Five Startups Chosen by S Anbuvelan takes IAI’s Innovation Center over as CEO

a steering committee consisting of of HAL’s Helicopter IAI’s R&D and innovation managers, chose the projects that will join the Complex specialized accelerated track. The accelerator track, scheduled to open on November 1st will run for 13 weeks, and in will operate in a first-of- its-kind hybrid working model with IAI’s top tech experts to co-create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). QuantLR will join IAI\ELTA Group’s experts in a quantum sensing project. Scopoli and the Systems, Missile and Space Group will co-develop a solution for tracking people and object in complex terrains. Aigent-tech will work with IAI\ELTA on AI for land applications. DST will collaborate with AI’s unique accelerator track the Aviation Group in the creation of a allows the startups to work with real-time monitoring system, and Fvmat IIAI’s technology leaders, realize will develop an aircraft landing gear long-term business potential, leverage with the help of the engineers of the breakthrough technologies, and Aviation and Military Aircraft Group. Anbuvelan has taken over as gain access to IAI’s customers in Amira Sharon, VP of R&D and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of QuantLR, Aigent-tech, DST, Scopoli, Innovation at IAI, said, “In addition to SHAL’s Helicopter Complex . Prior and Fvmat are the five finalists chosen choosing the five companies that will to this, he was heading the Helicopter for the accelerated development use IAI’s accelerator, we’ve established Division as Executive Director. track under a hybrid work model ties with multiple startups from a range “My focus will be to ensure quality and will benefit from working with of content areas. We are currently products & services and timely delivery Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) best assessing our continued business from Helicopter Complex”, said Mr technology experts. The five companies relations with these companies based Anbuvelan after taking the charge. were selected out of hundreds of on relevance. The companies that were Anbuvelan did his graduation in companies that expressed their selected for the upcoming cohort at the mechanical engineering from Alagappa interest in the accelerator and over accelerator will have an opportunity Chettiar College of Engineering, 90 which applied to IAI’s Innovation to validate and test their technology Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu and holds a Center. Following the shortlisting jointly with IAI experts and supportive Post Graduate Degree of M Tech in stage, which selected 17 companies, environment and, at the same time, Aircraft Production Engineering from become exposed to unique technologies IIT Madras. He also holds Post Graduate and cross-fertilizing work processes Diploma in Business Management from in diverse open innovation fields. The XIME, Bengaluru. He joined HAL as a accelerator forms another layer in the management trainee (technical) in 1986 broad range of new processes that IAI and has experience of 34 years in various is implementing to foster a culture of key positions. Some of the highlights of innovation of disruptive technologies.” his career so far include productionising IAI is an innovation and R&D-oriented ALH’s integrated transmission company in the fields of aviation, assembly, ramping up production of satellites, missiles, intelligence, cyber, ALH gear boxes, reduction of snags UAV’s, robotics, and more. Innovation during equipping of ALH, training & is an integral part of IAI’s corporate development of employees, quality culture. The company integrates improvements in ROH of Cheetah & creativity with open innovation Chetak helicopters at Barrackpore, managed together under the company’s streamlining of ALH production and R&D programs. IAI’s investment in implementation of latest technologies R&D and innovation totals ~$900 per in the field of manufacturing & annum, across varied technologies. assembly of helicopter products.

sailors & warriors 29 BEL Upgrades ATDS Maareech Manufacturing Facility With an Eye on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’

Prior to the induction of ATDS Maareech, the Indian Navy had imported the system for 12 platforms. But now with the indigenous development of this system, BEL has upgraded its existing facilities with capacity to manufacture and deliver 12 ATDS Maareech systems every year. This facility enables BEL to provide a reliable defence mechanism for Surface Ships of the Indian Navy against possible torpedo attacks. The upgraded ATDS facilities include Test Bays for electronic cabinets, Expendable Decoy Manufacturing and Towed Array Integration & Testing facility (Ramp Structure, efence Minister on Advanced Torpedo Decoy Laboratory (NPOL) and Naval Oil Filling facility, Load Test Rajnath Singh, System (ATDS) Maareech. Science and Technological facility and Neutral Buoyancy Dinaugurated the This initiative of BEL is in Laboratory (NSTL) and Tank facility). BEL has upgraded, state-of-the- accordance with the Prime productionised by BEL. constructed a new building art Maareech Integration Minister, Narendra Modi’s Two production grade for ATDS manufacturing at a Facility of the Bharat vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar systems manufactured by cost of around Rs.12 Crores. Electronics Limited through Bharat’, a self-reliant nation. BEL have been installed The indigenously developed Video Conference. ATDS Maareech is a fully and trial evaluated on- Maareech System is a big Gowtama M V, Chairman indigenous system involving board INS Gomati and INS step towards ‘Atmanirbhar & Managing Director, (BEL), sensors and decoys developed Ganga. The Indian Navy Bharat’, as it saves the country on the occasion gave a jointly by DRDO labs, Naval has awarded BEL a contract around USD 4 Million in presentation to the minister Physical & Oceanographic for Maareech systems. foreign exchange per system.

30 sailors & warriors sailors & warriors 31 Keel Laid for the 3rd Stealth Grigate of Project 17A

eel laid for the third ship being constructed in MDL and three of warships. When commissioned the (Yard- 12653) of the prestigious in GRSE with MDL as the lead yard. platforms will enhance the combat KP17A class stealth frigates at The P17A class frigates are being capability of the Indian Naval fleet. Mazagon Dock Shipbuiders by Vice built using indigenously developed The function was attended by Rear Admiral S R Sarma – COM & CWP&A steel and fitted with weapons Admiral G K Harish, DGND, Commodore of the Indian Navy and V L Kantha and sensors along with Integrated T V Thomas (IN Retd.), Director (CP&P), Rao Additional Secretary (Defence Platform Management System. These MDL, Rear Admiral A K Saxena (IN Retd.), Production). The keel laying ceremony ships are having stealth features. Director (Shipbuilding), Commander was conducted through an e-platform in Construction of P17A ships differ in Jasbir Singh (IN Retd.), Director (S&HE), the presence of Vice Admiral R B Pandit, the very concept of warship building MDL, Sanjeev Singhal, Director (Finance), Chief of Staff, HQWNC and Vice Admiral by way of adoption of the modern MDL , Mahesh Chandra, CVO, MDL Narayan Prasad (IN Retd.) – CMD MDL. technology ‘Integrated Construction along with senior executives from Seven frigates under P17A series (IC)’ where the blocks are pre-outfitted MDL & Navy through an e-ceremony will be constructed of which four are before joining to reduce the build period including the Warship Overseeing Team.

32 sailors & warriors Raytheon and Rafael Team for Iron Dome Weapon Production Facility in U.S.

Yungman, executive vice president for Air and Missile Defense of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. “We have long partnered on U.S. production of Iron Dome and are pleased to increase manufacturing and bring SkyHunter to the U.S.” Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Rafael have teamed for over a decade on Iron Dome, the world’s most-used system with more than 2,500 operational intercepts and a success rate exceeding 90 percent.

aytheon Missiles & Defense, a consists of the Tamir interceptor and Raytheon Technologies business, launcher, and the SkyHunter® missile, Rand Rafael Advanced Defense a U.S. derivative of Tamir. Both Tamir Systems Ltd., an Israeli-based defense and SkyHunter intercept incoming technology company, have signed a joint cruise missiles, unmanned aerial venture to establish an Iron DomeTM systems and short-range targets Weapon System production facility in such as rockets, artillery, mortars the United States. The new partnership, and other aerial threats. called Raytheon RAFAEL Area Protection “We are excited about Systems, anticipates finalizing a site this new stage in our location before the end of the year. partnership with “This will be the first Iron Dome Raytheon and all-up-round facility outside Israel, proud of our U.S. and it will help the U.S. Department production,” said of Defense and allies across the globe Brig. Gen. obtain the system for defense of (res.) Pini their service members and critical infrastructure,” said Sam Deneke, vice president of Land Warfare & Air Defense business execution, Raytheon Missiles & Defense Systems’. The new facility will produce both the Iron Dome Weapon System, which

sailors & warriors 33 Laser Guided ATGM successfully test-fired multiple platform launch capability and is currently undergoing technical evaluation trials from gun of MBT Arjun. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) Pune in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) Pune, and Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) Dehradun have developed the missile. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the aser Guided Anti Tank Guided guided ATGMs lock and track the targets successfully test firing of the Laser Missile (ATGM) was successfully with the help of laser designation Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile Ltest fired from MBT Arjun Tank to ensure precision hit accuracy. from MBT Arjun at KK Ranges. at KK Ranges, Armoured Corps Centre The missile employs a tandem HEAT Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO and School (ACC&S) Ahmednagar. warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive congratulated DRDO personnel and In these tests, the ATGM successfully Armour (ERA) protected armoured industry on the successful test firing. defeated a target located at 3 km. Laser vehicles. It has been developed with Defence Minister Inaugurates BEML’s Industrial Design Centre national level Institutes such as NID and IIT, at IDC have carried out a global benchmarking study by means of various research. These will mainly focus on enhancing the look and feel of BEML Products, Operators’ ease of work and comfort as per global standards. It will harness the latest technologies like AI and Gesture Recognition and engineering resources for self-reliance, while being sensitive towards ‘Eco’, ‘Green’ & ‘Sustainability’. EML’s Industrial Design Centre sector. BEML’s Industrial Design The manufacturing implementations (IDC), located at its Bangalore Centre will propel innovative thinking of these strategies will be made BComplex was inaugurated by for the future in this regard.” possible with the in-house capabilities Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Design centre will focus at available with BEML, as well as through The inauguration was done virtually implementing Industrial Design & the company’s network of MSMEs. in the presence of Minister of State Human Factors in all BEML Products Dr. D. K.Hota, CMD, BEML said, “BEML for Defence Shripad Naik, Secretary as a part of developmental strategies is a highly diversified company and Defence Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary for setting the global benchmarking we have invested in developing in- Defence (Production) Rajkumar. of Industrial Design and Ergonomics. house capabilities of Industrial Design Inaugurating the Centre, Rajnath It will be integrated with R&D and & Human Factors, Engineering & IPs. Singh said, “We are celebrating the manufacturing and will be a hub for This will address the ‘design’ facet of ‘Atmanirbhar’ week to focus on exchange of creative ideas and concepts products - presently dependent on modernisation of defence infrastructure, and will provide the ‘Design-edge’ for foreign facilities and move us towards creation of new manufacturing better Market & User acceptance. self-reliant on product design in capability and investments in the The Designers, qualified from leading pursuit of ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’.”

34 sailors & warriors GRSE delivered FPV “ICGS Kanaklata Barua” to Indian Coast Guard

“ICGS Kanaklata Barua”, the vessel built speed of 34 knots with an endurance Hull Block Complex and Indigenous by GRSE in the series of five Fast Patrol of more than 1,500 nautical miles. It Underwater CNC Plasma Cutting Facility Vessels for the Indian Coast was o Coast is equipped with 03 main engines of was virtually inaugurated by Hon’ble Guard taking the record delivery count MTU make and built up at GRSE with Raksha Mantri Shri. Rajnath Singh at of the organization to 105 warships. advanced control systems, ‘Water the Rajabagan Dockyard Unit of GRSE, The Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), ICGS Jet’ units and an ‘Integrated Bridge to augment the existing infrastructure Kanaklata Barua was commissioned System’ integrating all communication at the Main Unit of the Shipyard. at GRSE FOJ Unit through video and navigation systems. The ship is GRSE enjoys a deep pool of conferencing mode by Jiwesh Nandan, also fitted with 40/60 gun as the main revenue-generating projects with Additional Secretary, MoD. Rear armament and will also have improved its order book position of Rs. Admiral VK Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman habitability features with fully air- 26,544 crore as on 31 Mar 2020. & Managing Director, GRSE, Cmde. conditioned modular accommodation GRSE strategies revolve around shifting Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd), Director for 35 personnel. The entire design of to smart manufacturing (Industry 4.0), (Shipbuilding), Cmde. P R Hari, IN these FPVs has been developed In- with marked innovations in automation, (Retd), Director (Personnel), R.K Dash, House by GRSE as per requirements robotics and the industrial internet of Director (Finance) and other senior specified by the Indian Coast Guard. things. Introducing Artificial Intelligence, officials of GRSE and Indian Coast Over the years, GRSE has established Machine Learning, Interoperability and Guard attended the ceremony. capabilities for In-House Design and secured connectivity enabling real time The FPVs are medium-range surface Shipbuilding and has made significant monitoring, control and optimization of vessels with a length of 50 m, a width of contributions to the Indigenous processes, resources and systems shall 7.5 m and displacement of around 308 Warship construction program in India. enable workload consolidation across T and are proficient at operating in the The Design R&D Unit of GRSE has Design, Production & Supply Chain maritime zones of India. These powerful, been recognized for its competence Management, significantly in the future. fuel-efficient platforms are designed by Dept. of Scientific & Industrial GRSE continues to strive towards to perform multipurpose operations Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science Atmanirbharta or self-sufficiency like patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti- & Technology, and Govt. of India. in all its future projects, focused on poaching, and rescue operations. The Celebrating the “Atmanirbhar Bharat its core verticals of Shipbuilding, vessels are designed for a maximum Abhiyaan”, a State-of-the-Art Modern Engineering and Engine Production.

sailors & warriors 35 Technion and IAI Co-Develop New Satellite Technology for Search, Rescue, and Signal Detection Missions The collaboration yielded an innovative electronic receiver and satellite computer for the ADELIS-SAMSON Project; Three nano-satellites are to perform autonomous formation flight

showcases the benefits of academy- industry collaboration, which yielded an outstanding result in the form of an innovative space-borne system. We thank IAI engineers for their professionalism and commitment. The system we co- developed places ADELIS-SAMSON at the forefront of nano-satellite technology.” IAI CEO, Nimrod Sheffer, said, “The new development will help promote a new space research area. Collaboration with the Technion and other academic institutions is invaluable to us, as it promotes academic research and our future technological ventures. The receiver developed for this project offers a new way for space geo- close technological and research miniature system was developed location of ground electromagnetic collaboration between the particularly for nano-satellites in order signals. It is based on IAI’s ATechnion - Israel Institute to extend the scope of the missions they extensive engineering know-how of Technology and Israel Aerospace can perform. The system integrates and experience in satellites, electronic Industries (IAI) has yielded an advanced with the three mission computers warfare, intelligence interpretation electronic receiver that constitutes a developed by IAI’s MABAT Division. systems, and communication networks.” unique development in the nano-satellite The " ADELIS-SAMSON" project is Asher Space Research Institute category. The collaboration was part of headed by Professor Pini Gurfil, head of researchers who worked with IAI’s Technion’s " ADELIS-SAMSON" project, the Asher Space Research Institute and engineers in the project included Avner in which three nano-satellites will be a faculty member in Technion Faculty Kaidar, Hovik Agalarian, Eviatar Edlerman, launched into space in December. The of Aerospace Engineering and with Dr. Alex Frid and Prof. Pini Gurfil. three satellites, which will fly in an the support of the ADELIS Foundation The ADELIS-SAMSON project is autonomous formation without human and the Israel Space Agency in the supported by the ADELIS Foundation, intervention, are tasked with receiving Ministry of Science and Technology the Goldstein Foundation, and signals from Earth and detecting their “We worked closely with IAI engineers Israel's Space Agency. Other parties precise location for search and rescue, on this development for more than five involved in the project include Israel's remote sensing, and environmental years,” said Prof. Gurfil. “The project Space Agency, RAFAEL, and IAI. monitoring missions. The software and algorithms that control the flight were developed at Technion’s Distributed Space Systems Lab in the Asher Space Research Institute. The electronic receiver, developed and built especially for the " ADELIS- SAMSON" project by ELTA Systems, an IAI division and subsidiary, picks-up, identifies, and records signals from Earth. It comprises an information processing system that calculates the location of the transmission. The

36 sailors & warriors Rohde & Schwarz offers Portfolio for Precise AESA Testing

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profit association dedicated to providing opportunities to women striving for careers in the aviation industry. Launched in the UAE, this Chapter shines a light on female role models in the Middle East to demonstrate Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the many opportunities for women in has also included women’s rights in the aviation sector. It is fueled by the Vision 2030, exhibiting companies possibilities of supporting current and are supporting women and making future generations of women to achieve more jobs available in aviation. their goals and ambitions as they work WAI-ME aims to bring together women side by side with men in the industry. working in all areas of aviation across audi International Airshow 2021, Saudi International Airshow forms the Middle East to inspire and encourage to be held February 16th to part of the Vision 2030 program as future generations of women to consider S18th in Riyadh, announced the the aviation sector continues to play a fulfilling career in aviation, and is inaugural participation of the Women in an essential role in the diversification committed to ensuring its vision, mission Aviation Middle East Chapter, a non- and expansion of the Saudi economy. and goals are comprehensively realized.

sailors & warriors 37 DRDO transfers AHSP of Pinaka Weapon System to DGQA

Satheesh Reddy, Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO described the AHSP transfer as a landmark event in the development of Pinaka Rocket Systems and stated that the Pinaka Rocket Systems will go a long way in fulfilling the requirement of services. Lt Gen Sanjay Chauhan, Director General of DGQA, CS Vishwakarma, Chairman OFB, Lt Gen K Ravi Prasad, VSM and Director General of Artillery, PK Mehta, Director General of Armament & Combat Engineering Cluster joined the event through video conferencing. Dr V Venkateswara Rao, Director uthority Holding launch salvo of 12 rockets VRDE and CAIR. Pinaka ARDE, KPS Murthy, Director Sealed Particulars in 44 seconds. The weapon rockets and its ground HEMRL, Shri Sangam Sinha, A(AHSP) responsibility system is designed and systems are currently under Director VRDE, AV Shinde, of Pinaka weapon system developed by Pune based bulk production at Ordnance Officiating Controller CQA was handed over to DGQA by DRDO lab, Armament Factories, BEML, BEL, Tata (A) and MGP Dhanraj, DRDO. AHSP transfer marks Research & Development Power and L&T Defence. DDG, Officiating Controller successful establishment Establishment (ARDE) in Joining the event by CQA (ME) were present of production of Pinaka association with HEMRL, video conferencing Dr G for the event at ARDE. rockets, Launchers, Battery Command Posts, Loader Cum Replenishment and Replenishment Vehicles as well as successful establishment of Quality Assurance processes. AHSP handing over took place at ARDE, Pune wherein the documentation required by various Production agencies, Quality Assurance agencies, Maintenance agencies and Users were formally handed over by ARDE, HEMRL and VRDE to CQA (A). Pinaka is a free flight artillery rocket system having a range of 37.5 km. Pinaka rockets are launched from a multi barrel rocket launcher which has capability to

38 sailors & warriors WFEL Receives MoD Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award

Armed Forces Covenant.” serving personnel, veterans WFEL counts amongst and their families can make its employees a number to any organisation.” of Reservists and Veterans With over a century of and supports activities on engineering expertise and behalf of the armed forces innovation - and already community. WFEL signed renowned as an established up to the Armed Forces world leader in rapidly Covenant in late 2018, and deployable military bridging, subsequently received the having supplied over 600 Bronze Award in 2019. bridging systems to 43 WFEL’s support of Reservists armed forces worldwide for - by offering the flexibility over four decades - WFEL needed to plan and fulfil offers concept design, their annual training and prototype manufacture mobilisation commitments and full-scale production of - came to the fore recently a range of military-grade during the COVID-19 crisis engineering solutions across when a number of North the complete spectrum West Reservists were on of the defence sector, standby for deployment to including vehicle integration ilitary bridging service leavers, and military provide support to the NHS. and aviation products. supplier, WFEL, spouses and partners. The Employer Recognition WFEL’s range of mobile Mhas been awarded Ian Anderton, Managing Award scheme recognises bridging systems - including the coveted Defence Director of WFEL, said, “We the different levels of the well-known Medium Employer Recognition are absolutely delighted to commitment provided by Girder Bridge and the Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, receive this Silver Award. employers and allows the Dry Support Bridge - which acknowledges Our decision to sign the Ministry of Defence to provide unrestricted employers who have signed Armed Forces Covenant publicly thank and honour manoeuvre capability and up to the Armed Forces was a visible and very real those organisations for interoperability, can be Covenant and provided demonstration of our their support. Launched in deployed in minutes and exceptional support to the continuing commitment to 2014 by the Prime Minister, have been used by coalition armed forces community supporting the Armed Forces. the prestigious initiative forces on operations and defence by going “We recognise that was created to recognise worldwide and in civilian aid above and beyond their employing military trained and reward UK employers operations in disaster zones Covenant pledges. personnel is highly beneficial for their support and around the world, being To achieve a Silver Award, to our business and we commitment to Defence. in service with the British employers need to have value the skills and qualities Johnny Mercer, Minister Army, U.S. Army and many achieved the Bronze Award that veterans, reservists or for Defence People and other NATO forces. level and to have shown ex-military personnel bring Veterans, said, “I am grateful WFEL recently announced flexibility towards the annual to the company. We are for the positive attitude and it will have significant training commitments and committed to continuing flexible policies organisations involvement in the deployment of Reservists, to employ and support have adopted towards production of the Boxer whilst also supporting individuals with an Armed the defence community, Mechanised Infantry the employment of cadet Forces background and are which is testament to the Vehicle for the British force adult volunteers, very proud to uphold our fantastic contribution our Army’s £2.3bn contract.

sailors & warriors 39 Collins Aerospace to Deliver Higher Resolution, Longer-Range Capabilities on U.S. Navy Maritime Experimental Flights With Ms-177A Isr Sensor

• Sensor to be installed onboard flight test P-3C Orion aircraft under ONR contract • Experiment will mark the first time Collins Aerospace’s MS-177A has been flown by the Navy • Sensor provides better spectral and spatial image resolution at longer ranges and greater coverage area per hour than other airborne ISR sensors in the U.S. Navy inventory, expanding ASW, ASuW and MIW mission capabilities.

ollins Aerospace will soon go operational. mature USAF sensor system. location accuracy, collecting Systems, a unit Over the course of the “When used in conjunction imagery in the Visible, Cof Raytheon 30-month contract period, with other spectrum sensors, Near-IR, SWIR and MWIR Technologies Corporation Collins Aerospace will our proven MS-177 family spectral channels resulting has been awarded a $19.9 fabricate an MS-177A sensor of systems can greatly in advanced terrestrial and million contract by the and supporting flight test increase the probability maritime mission capabilities. U.S. Navy’s Office of Naval hardware from its existing of detection for threats, The MS-177A sensor’s Field Research (ONR) to conduct a USAF production line and while operating in both of View (FoV) and spectral maritime experiment of the install it on the P-3C aircraft. permissive and contested and spatial resolution company’s MS-177A long- The follow-on phase will environments,” said Kevin offer unmatched high- range multi-spectral imaging encompass experimental Raftery, vice president resolution, multi-spectral, sensor on a Navy flight test flights in a maritime threat and general manager, high coverage rate airborne P-3C Orion aircraft. The environment. Results of the ISR and Space Solutions intelligence, surveillance experiment will mark the experiment will demonstrate for Collins Aerospace. and reconnaissance (ISR) first time Collins Aerospace’s the MS-177A’s ability to The MS-177A system capability to the U.S. military. MS-177A has been flown expand the Navy’s maritime employs design elements of Its long-range performance by the Navy. The previous ISR capabilities in the Anti- Collins Aerospace’s fielded allows the host platform version of the sensor, the Submarine Warfare (ASW), Senior Year Electro-optical to operate in contested MS-177, has completed flight Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) Reconnaissance System as well as permissive testing on the U.S. Air Force and Mine Warfare (MIW) (SYERS) sensor flown on the environments on both land (USAF) Global Hawk and mission domains using a U-2 to deliver high geo- and sea, day or night.

40 sailors & warriors DSEI 2021: UK MOD to focus on the Integrated Response to Future Threats

information technologies. on a world stage. Bringing The focus on integration together strategic partners, has been highlighted by the international governments immense global impact of and pioneering defence COVID-19 , and the enforced companies this show offers understanding that robust a unique opportunity to national resilience relies on collaborate, partner and more than fire power. With cooperate to further our our adversaries increasingly collective global defence posing non-military threats, and security agenda.” greater instinctive integration “DSEI 2021 falls during a is required at all levels of the time of great change for defence community to ensure the British forces as they SEI 2021 will put instinct, that uses defence the UK remains ahead of the implement their heightened integration in the resources efficiently across challenges that lie ahead. integration doctrine, both Dspotlight as the multiple domains at an DSEI 2021 will offer a forum internally and externally UK Ministry of Defence optimum pace to stay ahead for Defence UK to meet with the wider UK defence and the British Army, Royal of threats and adversaries. with its industry partners landscape,” Grant Burgham, Navy, Royal Air Force and On the industry side, this to strengthen relationships, DSEI Event Director, UK Strategic Command work Clarion Defence & Security, to develop and maintain commented. “DSEI offers organic integration at all the single best opportunity levels and across all domains. to foster that integration As British forces modernise between Defence UK and to meet the demands of the industry partners. Our information age, they do exhibitors are keen to meet so with the understanding with all branches of the that success on the future British Commands and show battlefield requires their capabilities in support integration across land, sea, of ‘Integrated Response to air, cyber and space. Under Future Threats’ at DSEI 2021.” the theme of ‘Integrated DSEI connects governments, Response to Future Threats’ national armed forces, DSEI 2021 will be shaped to industry thought leaders support this strategic shift and the entire defence & with input from industry, security supply chain on a academia, international global scale. With a range partners and delegates. of valuable opportunities With the newly formed will require an accelerated share knowledge, and for networking, a platform Strategic Command pace of change to deliver a discuss the technological for business, access to leading ambitious plans to competitive advantage. It innovations that will support relevant content & live-action deliver a step-change in will see increased demand the British forces in these demonstrations, the DSEI the way British commands for the disruptive application efforts as they look toward community can strengthen interoperate, UK Defence is of technologies such as 2030 and beyond, powering relationships, share driving integration efforts artificial intelligence and progress and defining knowledge and engage in the to mesh the way individual big data in the cyber the future of defence. latest capabilities across the armed services operate in domain, increased focus on Minister for Defence exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, the battlespace. Winning defeating adversaries in the Procurement, Jeremy Quin Naval, Security & Joint Zones. the fight no longer depends ‘grey zone’ through special MP, commented: “Once DSEI is a biennial event held on success in the air, land or operations, and support for again, DSEI is showcasing in London and will take place sea; it requires a force that improved decision making the best of British defence from 14-17 September 2021. is integrated by design and aided by data analytics and technology and innovation

sailors & warriors 41 Government to Promote Domestic Defence Manufacturing with Major Initiatives

The defence ministry has taken the following policy initiatives under ‘Make in India’ to promote defence manufacturing in the country.

inistry of Defence has prepared a M‘Negative list’ of 101 items for which there would be an embargo on the import beyond the timeline indicated against them. This is a big step towards self-reliance in defence. It also offers a great opportunity to the Indian defence industry to rise to the occasion to manufacture the items in the negative list to meet the requirements of the Armed Forces in the coming years. This negative list comprises of not just simple parts but also some high technology weapon systems like artillery guns, assault rifles, corvettes, sonar systems, transport aircrafts, light combat helicopters (LCHs), radars and many other items to fulfil the needs of our Defence Services. A new category of capital procurement ‘Buy {Indian-IDDM (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)}’ has been introduced in Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016 to promote indigenous design and development of defence equipment. It has been accorded topmost priority for procurement of capital equipment. The ‘Make’ Procedure of capital procurement has

42 sailors & warriors under 3 rounds of Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC). 58 winners were announced after rigorous evaluation of applications by the High-Powered Selection Committees. Contracts have already been signed with several winners followed by release of first tranches and second tranche is also being released for some cases for prototype/ technology development. In Feb 2018, Government decided to establish two defence industrial corridors to serve as an engine of economic development and growth of defence industrial base in the country. They span across Chennai, Hosur, Coimbatore, Salem and been simplified. There is to foster innovation and for Indian defence and Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu a provision for funding of technology development aerospace needs. Under the and across Aligarh, Agra, 90% of development cost by in Defence and Aerospace iDEX scheme, a maximum Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot the Government to Indian by engaging Industries of Rs 1.5 crore funding is and Lucknow in Uttar industry under Make-I including MSMEs, Start-ups, available to a participant for Pradesh (UP). About Rs. 880 category. In addition, there Individual Innovators, R&D development of a prototype. crores in UP Corridor and are specific reservations institutes and Academia More than 700 start-ups Rs. 800 crores in TN corridor for MSMEs under the and provide them grants/ participated in 18 problem have already been invested. ‘Make’ procedure. funding and other support statements pertaining An indigenization portal Separate procedure for to carry out R&D which has to National Defence namely SRIJAN DEFENCE has ‘Make-II’ category (industry potential for future adoption requirements, launched been launched on 14.08.2020 funded) has been notified under DPP to encourage indigenous development and manufacture of defence equipment. Number of industry friendly provisions such as relaxation of eligibility criterion, minimal documentation, provision for considering proposals suggested by industry/ individual etc. have been introduced in this procedure. So far, 49 projects relating to Army, Navy & Air Force, have been accorded ‘Approval in Principle’, valuing about Rs. 30,000 crores. An innovation ecosystem for Defence titled Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) has been launched in April 2018. iDEX is aimed at creation of an ecosystem

sailors & warriors 43 objective to create an and Defence Equipment” industry ecosystem which was signed during the 20th is able to indigenize the India-Russia Bilateral Summit imported components in Sep 2019. The objective (including alloys & special of the IGA is to enhance materials) and sub- the After Sales Support and assemblies for defence operational availability of equipment and platform Russian origin equipment manufactured in India. currently in service in Indian An Inter-Governmental Armed Forces by organizing Agreement (IGA) on “Mutual production of spares and Cooperation in Joint components in the territory Manufacturing of Spares, of India by Indian Industry for DPSUs/OFB/Services with of components and spares Components, Aggregates by way of creation of Joint an industry interface to used in Defence Platforms’ and other material related to Ventures/Partnership with provide development support in March 2019 with the Russian/Soviet Origin Arms Russian Original Equipment to MSMEs/Startups/Industry for import substitution Defence EXIM portal has been created for enhancing ease of doing business and to streamline Export authorisation procedures. Government has notified the ‘Strategic Partnership (SP)’ Model in May 2017, which envisages establishment of long-term strategic partnerships with Indian entities through a transparent and competitive process, wherein they would tie up with global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains. Government has notified a ‘Policy for indigenisation Manufacturers (OEMs) under the framework of the “Make in India” initiative. Department of Defence Production has notified 24 items under the latest Public Procurement Order 2017 notified by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), for which there is local capacity and competition and procurement of these items shall be done from local suppliers only irrespective of the purchase value. FDI Policy has been revised in the year 2016

44 sailors & warriors US and Israel Flight Tested Arrow 2 Weapon System Throughout the test, the United States to the safety of Arrow-2 system successfully the citizens of Israel. We will engaged a Sparrow target continue to work together to missile, which simulates strengthen the capabilities a long-range surface- of the defense establishment to-surface missile. The in the air, land and sea, as campaign was conducted in well as in cyberspace. accordance to the defense During the test, the establishment’s plans. updated capabilities of the Defense Minister, “Israel Arrow system to contend must face challenges both with current and future nited States Research and Development near and far, and our ‘elite threats, were validated. The and Israel have (DDR&D), in the Israel technological unit’ led by the interception was conducted Usuccessfully Ministry of Defense, together DDR&D, IAI, and additional by IAF service members completed a Flight Test of with the American Missile defense industries, ensures together with engineers from the Arrow 2 Weapon System. Defense Agency (MDA), and that we will always be one the institutions involved in Israel Defense Minister the Israeli Air Force (IAF), step ahead of our enemies, the system’s development. Benny Gantz said, our ‘elite have completed a successful and that we will defend The various layers of Israel’s technological unit’ ensures test of the Arrow-2 weapon Israeli skies from any threat.” air defense mechanism that we will always be one system overnight (12.8), at The joint Israeli - American were employed in this test, step ahead of our enemies.” 11:45 p.m. The test was led test reflects the partnership in order to ensure their The Israel Missile Defense by Israel Aerospace Industries and friendship between the readiness and efficacy in Organization (IMDO), of (IAI) and conducted at a site two countries as well as the operational scenarios. the Directorate of Defense located in central Israel. deep commitment of the

and accordingly, FDI is The initial validity of the licenses till 10th Sept, 2020 Regulation) Act, 1951 and allowed under automatic Industrial Licence granted for manufacture of a wide Arms Act, 1959.” These route upto 49% and beyond under the IDR Act has been range of defence items – like industries are spread across 49% through Government increased from 03 years to EW Systems, Radars, Missiles, various parts of the country. route wherever it is likely to 15 years with a provision to Body Armour, Small Arms This information was result in access to modern further extend it by 03 years and their ammunition, Naval given by Minister of State technology or for other on a case-to-case basis. After Warships, UAVs, Artillery for Defence Shripad Naik reasons to be recorded. opening up of the Defence Guns, Armoured Vehicles, in a written reply to Dr So far, FDI inflows of Industry Sector for private Helicopters, Aircrafts, etc. Vinay P Sahasrabuddhe over Rs 3450 crores have Sector participation in 2001, to Indian companies under in Rajya Sabha. been reported in Defence government has issued 488 Industries (Development & and Aerospace sector. Defence Investor Cell has been created in Feb-2018 in the Ministry to provide all necessary information including addressing queries related to investment opportunities, procedures and regulatory requirements for investment in the sector. Defence Products list requiring Industrial Licences has been rationalised and manufacture of most of parts or components does not require Industrial License.

sailors & warriors 45 Indian Coast Guard for Securing Maritime Asset and life at Sea

ndian Coast Guard (ICG) created another maritime history by leading Ia major firefighting operation onboard Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) “MT New Diamond” wherein the entire highly inflammable cargo “Kuwait Export Crude” was protected despite raging fire and intermittent explosions. ICG spearheaded a perilous firefighting operation over seven days, in dousing an intense fire onboard the 333 metre long Oil Tanker off Sri Lankan East Coast, carrying about Three lakh Metric Tons of crude oil {Cat 1 (inflammable liquid as per MSDS)}, thus averting a serious disaster in the region which would have been for the region. situation, requested immediate support otherwise would have threatened the MT New Diamond, a Panama of India through HCI in Sri Lanka. bio diversified marine environment of flagged vessel with 23 crew, was on Indian Coast Guard is the authority Sri Lanka, Maldives and Southern India. passage from Kuwait to India (Paradip for National Maritime Search & Rescue Comparing with the recent oil-spill Port), reported fire due to boiler (NMSAR), National Coordinating mishap of 1000 T Bunker Oil from MV explosion aboard on the morning 3rd authority for Oil Spill Response in Wakashio witnessed off Mauritius in September 2020 about 40 NM (approx. Indian waters and Competent National Aug 2020 that led to declaration of 70 km) of Tirrukkovil (Southeast Sri Authority under the Regional South “National Emergency” by the Island Lankan Coast). The distress message Asian Co-operative Environment Nation, the quantum of crude in this was picked-up by Maritime Rescue Program (SACEP) for responding and incident was 270 times voluminous. It is Coordination Centre (MRCC), Colombo coordinating Marine pollution response left to imagination that how devastating as also by MRCC Mumbai. Sri Lankan in South Asian Sea region. The SACEP Sri an oil spill of this high magnitude Government, post assessing the Lanka, sought assistance of ICG, as the

46 sailors & warriors threat of Oil Spill to the entire region was imminent to conduct Rescue and Fire Fighting Operation on the ill-fated Tanker, including Pollution Response operation, India being a signatory to the Regional association mechanism. A multi-mission capable Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Shaurya, on Preventive Deployment off Tamil Nadu coast immediately diverted and was the first ship to arrive at the “Golden Hour” on scene to commence firefighting by afternoon on same day. The night of 03 Sep witnessed one more blast onboard Motor Tanker and ICGS Shaurya continued her effort to keep the fire under control. Meanwhile, a joint effort by 3 MRCC of ICG and Sri Lanka Navy had ensured rescue of 22 of the 23 crew by alerting nearest ships in vicinity. The timely and daring firefighting efforts by ICGS Shaurya was the game changer and ensured that the fire remain contained within the bridge and accommodation area. If not, the fire would have spread to the cargo hold carrying huge volume of crude, resulting in explosions and consequent catastrophic environmental disaster. By 4th september, six ICG ships, including specialist Pollution Response

sailors & warriors 47 Vessel, augmented initial response and two Dornier aircraft were pressed in action to operate from Sri Lankan soils for Logistics & Pollution response. ICG Ships utilised sophisticated special-fit External Fire Fighting (EFF) system to spray foam compound for smothering the oil fire. In addition to ICG ships, Sri Lankan tugs Ravana, Vishaba and ALP Winger, also joined on that day and commenced firefighting. While the collective firefighting was underway, the adrift distressed vessel was moving towards Sri Lanka coast due to the prevailing seasonal currents in area, posing an immediate threat of grounding and resultant oil spill once near depths of 20 metres. Indian Coast Guard boarding team, in a high risk operation braving the rough seas and adverse conditions, embarked the under fire unmanned tanker and successfully connected the tow to Sri Lankan Tug TTT-1 to pull it away from land and position favourably into the wind to prevent spread of fire to the forward section of the ship. This move was crucial in the operation that ensured saving cargo of the oil tanker and averting major oil spill in the region. With intense and persistent firefighting attack for three days by ICG Ships along with Sri Lankan ships and tugs, coming within 50 metres of a potentially huge explosive seat, the fire got doused by 6th morning. ICG ships however continued to monitor the situation, in case of re-eruption due to prevalent temperature and undertook surface-boundary cooling to reduce it around the cargo holds. As estimation of a likelihood of reoccurrence, a huge explosion again occurred on the starboard diesel oil tank on 6th afternoon and by midnight, huge flames reaching up to 60 metres height from the deck were seen at the rear part of the ship. All units scaled up from boundary cooling to firefighting and because of yet again sustained and close quarter efforts by four ICG Ships and two Sri Lankan and salvour tugs, the fire was completely doused again by 8th afternoon. Notwithstanding, continuous boundary cooling with sea water was maintained to reduce temperature of the ship’s structure. As a result of two

48 sailors & warriors major explosions of fuel oil tanks, the arrived on 6th September aligned International level by the Government deck and hull on port and starboard side with ICG plan and approach for the and Armed Forces of Sri Lanka as also got ruptured. This led to escape of oil firefighting operation. The salvage by former President of Maldives. water emulsion from engine room to sea team boarded the vessel on 9th and A major ecological disaster was and formation of minor oil sheen. On assessed no hotspots, flames/smoke averted in India’s backyard by joint 9th , ICG Dornier aircraft which was pre- with no breach of cargo tanks. Naval efforts of Indian Coast Guard, Sri Lankan emptively positioned at Sri Lankan air Architect in salvage team confirmed Armed Forces and tugs deployed by base (Mattala) was launched in Pollution that the ship’s stability remained Sri Lankan Naval authorities and DG Response configuration for spray of within the safe zone. Indian Coast (Shipping). The incident response also Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) to neutralise Guard continued to closely monitor highlighted close co-operation and the sheen. Simultaneously, ICG ships the situation even after the salvage inter-operability with forces of our in area also sprayed OSD and churned team took over control of the ship. immediate neighbours in all together a the waters for kinetic action and to Post declaration by the salvour that new dimension, invoking the established accelerate the disintegration of the oil the casualty vessel is safe as also upon MoU between the two Nations. This sheen. Under no circumstances, the receipt of information from the Sri operation has brought to fore the lead major cargo tanks were breached, nor Lankan authorities through HCI in Sri role played by India and the capability the Kuwait export crude escaped to sea. Lanka, the ICG units were withdrawn of ICG to respond to an emerging A major milestone was achieved from the scene on 10th .The large situation to protect the maritime by preventing the oil spill during the scale, professional and proactive environment in living up to its motto of entire operation. Had there been efforts of ICG have been appreciated at “Vayam Rakshamah” – “We Protect”. an oil spill of such magnitude, the fisheries and livelihood of fishermen of the entire Region would have been severely impacted. The collective surface firefighting efforts was supplemented by aerial dropping of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP), a fire- fighting substance, by Sri Lankan Airforce. Further, Sri Lankan Naval authorities sought ICG support for Five Tons DCP for firefighting which was sourced from M/s IOC, Chennai and airlifted to Trincomalee. The salvage team hired by the owner which

sailors & warriors 49 Czech Republic Chooses Rafael’s SPYDER Air Defense System

Ariel Karo, EVP marketing and business development at Rafael: “We are very proud to have been selected to provide SPYDER systems to the Czech Republic through a GTG process. The decision to select SPYDER, developed and produced by Rafael, is a significant vote of confidence in our proven air defense capabilities demonstrated over the years through a variety of solutions that span from Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the SPYDER air defense system, in service and combat-proven in different countries around the world.” Rafael designs, develops, he Czech Ministry air defense systems. Air Python & Derby), is a manufactures and supplies of Defense has The Czech government quick reaction, low- to- a wide range of high-tech TInformed the Israel approved the launch of high surface-to-air missile defense systems for air, land, Ministry of Defense of its procurement negotiations system designed to counter sea and space applications. Decision to Equip its Military for four Israeli “SPYDER” attacks by a variety of aerial Rafael’s systems are based on with an Israeli Air Defense batteries, within the threats including aircraft, vast expertise, technological System Produced by Rafael framework of a GTG helicopters and UAVs. The know-how, and a thorough Advanced Defense Systems. agreement between the two system provides effective understanding of the specific Defense Minister, Benny countries. Israel was selected protection of valuable assets, operational requirements of Gantz said that: “We thank as the sole supplier for the as well as first-class defense its customers. The company’s the Czech government project and the expected for maneuvering forces diversified array of innovative for their partnership and agreement between the located in combat areas. The solutions at the leading for the decision to equip countries’ defense ministries SPYDER system includes a edge of global technology their military with Israeli is estimated at hundreds radar system produced by include Land, Air Superiority, air defense systems. This of millions of dollars. Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Naval and Underwater, is another significant step SPYDER (Surface-to- Aerospace Industries (IAI). Space and Cyber solutions. in strengthening security relations between our two countries, and it is also great news for Israeli defense industries during such a complex period.” Following an international tender process, which lasted several years, the Czech Ministry of Defense informed the Directorate of International Defense Cooperation (SIBAT) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, of its decision to equip its military with Israeli

50 sailors & warriors No plan for new Ordnance Manufacturing Industries & Laboratories

Armed Forces in the coming in Tamil Nadu and across years. This list includes some Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, high technology weapon Chitrakoot and Lucknow systems like artillery guns, in Uttar Pradesh (UP). assault rifles, corvettes, sonar In order to bring more systems, transport aircrafts, transparency and efficiency light combat helicopters into the Offset discharge (LCHs), radars and many process, “Offset portal” has other items to fulfil the needs been created in May, 2019. of our Defence Services. Defence Investor Cell has An innovation ecosystem been created in February, for Defence titled Innovations 2018 in the Ministry to for Defence Excellence provide all necessary (iDEX) has been launched information including in April, 2018. iDEX is aimed addressing queries related at creation of an ecosystem to investment opportunities, to foster innovation and procedures and regulatory technology development in requirements for Defence and Aerospace by investment in the sector. engaging Industries including Under the Public efence ministry taken the following policy MSMEs, Start-ups, Individual Procurement Order 2017, has announced initiatives to promote ‘Make Innovators, R&D institutes Department of Defence Dthat there are in India’ in defence sector: - and Academia and provide Production has notified list no plans for establishing Separate procedure them grants/funding and of 24 items for which there is new ordnance industries for ‘Make-II’ category other support to carry out local capacity & competition and laboratories in the (Industry funded) has been R&D which has potential for and procurement of these government sector. notified to encourage future adoption for Indian items shall be done from local Defence Public Sector indigenous development defence and aerospace needs. suppliers only irrespective Undertakings, Ordnance and manufacture of defence Government has notified of the purchase value. Factory Board and the equipment. Number of a ‘Policy for indigenisation DRDO has established private industries have industry friendly provisions of components and spares Technology Development supplied various Defence such as relaxation of used in Defence Platforms’ Fund (TDF) Scheme under Equipment such as missiles, eligibility criterion, minimal in March, 2019 with the “Make in India” initiative torpedoes, Offshore Patrol documentation, provision objective to create an to promote Self Reliance Vessels, radars, electronic for considering proposals industry ecosystem which in Defence Technology warfare systems, avionics, suggested by industry/ is able to indigenize the and to create an eco- sonar, fire control systems, individual etc. have been imported components system for enhancing survey vessels, assault introduced in this procedure. (including alloys & special cutting edge technology bridges, armoured recovery Under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ materials) and sub- capabilities by inculcating and repair vehicle, high campaign of Govt of India, assemblies for defence R&D culture in Industry. mobility vehicle, submarines, Ministry of Defence (MoD) equipment and platform The Government has revised 155mmx45 Artillery Gun has prepared a list of 101 manufactured in India. the extant FDI Policy in Systems, Commander’s items for which there would In February, 2018, defence sector and enhanced Thermal Imaging Sights for be an embargo on the import Government decided to FDI in defence industry from battle tanks, Bridge Laying beyond the timeline indicated establish two defence 49% to 74% under automatic Tank, Upgraded Anti-Aircraft against them. This would industrial corridors to serve route for companies seeking Gun L-70, 40mm Under offer a great opportunity to as an engine of economic new industrial licenses. Barrel Grenade Launcher, the Indian defence industry development and growth This information was Armoured NBC Reccee to manufacture these items of defence industrial base in given by Minister of State Vehicle etc to the armed using their own design and the country. They span across for Defence Shripad Naik forces to strengthen them. development capabilities to Chennai, Hosur, Coimbatore, in a written reply to Uday The Government has meet the requirements of the Salem and Tiruchirappalli Pratap Singh in Lok Sabha.

sailors & warriors 51 Kongsberg to supply four HUGIN AUV survey systems to GRSE, India Indian Navy. GRSE Chairman untethered underwater and Managing Director Rear vehicle. Developed in Admiral (Ret’d) Vipin Saxena partnership with FFI – the said: “We are pleased and Norwegian Defence Research look forward to making use Establishment – HUGIN of the HUGIN AUVs from continues to improve KONGSBERG, which will with new capabilities, augment the Indian Navy’s sensors and behaviours capabilities for coastal and being added each year. deep-water hydrographic “We are honoured to have surveys to aid maritime successfully demonstrated operations, and will act the capability of the system Kongsberg Maritime’s HUGIN AUV is a Powerful tool for as a force multiplier.” to the Indian Navy and to deep-water hydrographic surveys have them as a returning The AUVs will be supplied customer for the HUGIN ongsberg Kongsberg Maritime with containers and launch AUV system,” said Stene Maritime will India, a subsidiary of and recovery systems, plus Førsund, SVP Sensor and supply four Kongsberg Maritime. training and support. Robotics Sales, Kongsberg HUGIN AUV The purchase, which also Kongsberg Maritime is the Maritime. “Their new systemsK to the Indian includes HiPAP 502 high- world leader in deep water HUGIN AUV systems are Defence Public Sector accuracy acoustic positioning AUV systems. Since the first configured for their needs shipyard Garden Reach and communication systems dive in 1993, HUGIN has today and tomorrow with Shipbuilders & Engineers to support AUV operations, become the most successful a multi-role capability. Limited (GRSE), Kolkata. This will be installed on the AUV in the deep-water We are looking forward sale has been conducted four Large Survey vessels realm, with more kilometres to working with GRSE.” in collaboration with currently in build for the surveyed than any other Webinar held with Israel on Defence Industry Partnership Defence through SIDM. The main objective of the This webinar is the first SWG will be Transfer of in the series of webinars Technology, Co-development which will be organized & Co-production, Artificial with friendly foreign Intelligence, Innovation countries to boost defence and Joint Export to friendly exports and achieve defence foreign countries. export target of $5 billion A MoU was also signed in the next five years. between Kalyani Group and Defence Secretaries and Rafael Advanced Defence other senior MoD officials Systems during the webinar. from both the countries A Knowledge paper participated in the webinar by SIDM-KPMG was and spoke about enhancing released by Dr Ajay Kumar, the defence cooperation Defence Secretary on the between both the nations. occasion.The webinar was webinar between Collaborative Partnership: Creation of Sub Working attended by more than 300 India and Israel Webinar and Expo”. It was Group (SWG) on Defence delegates and 90 virtual Awas held on organized under the aegis Industrial Cooperation exhibition stalls have been “Indian Defence Industry of Department of Defence between India and Israel was set up for the Expo. Global Outreach for Production, Ministry of announced in the webinar.

52 sailors & warriors Ultra Receives Order for ORION Tactical Communications Systems from the U.S. Marine Corps

The Marine Corps chose the ORION for its small size, power and weight, its high-bandwidth capacity and long-range line-of-sight communications capabilities as well as its ability to be rapidly deployed. The LRS project aims to replace the legacy AN/MRC-142 and WPPL radio platforms, and the ORION was selected because it satisfies all Marine Corps requirements in a single platform. Adoption • Order is for ORION X500 tactical radio systems of the ORION by the • The ORION will replace legacy AN/MRC-142 and WPPL radio platforms for the Marine Corps Marine Corps will ensure • Several major branches of the U.S. DoD will now be direct users of the ORION interoperability with other ltra announced of the U.S. Army’s TRILOS the latest addition of the deployed communications that the U.S. Radio Program of Record. Marine Corps, several major assets already in use across UMarine Corps The U.S. Marine Corps, a branches of the U.S. DoD the Department of Defense, Systems Command branch longtime customer of Ultra will be direct users of the including the U.S. Army, U.S. has placed a US $31M order TCS, will be a new primary ORION radio system. Navy and U.S. Special Forces. for Ultra ORION X500 radio user of the ORION X500 Marine Corps Systems The ORION radio system systems for the Line of radio system. Ultra TCS Command serves as the is a software-defined, Sight Radio System (LRS) recently signed a separate Department of the Navy’s multi-channel, multi-band, Project supported by the contract with the U.S. Navy systems command for MIMO radio platform Terrestrial High Capacity with the announcement Marine Corps ground that enables a Unified Communications Program of the ATCS contract in weapon and information Heterogeneous Wireless Office. The order will be August of 2020. The U.S. technology system programs Network (HETNET) capable placed under the $497M Army has purchased several in order to equip and of supporting a diversity indefinite award/indefinite generations of the company’s sustain Marine forces with of user requirements quantity (IDIQ) contract tactical communications full-spectrum, current and and resilient network awarded to Ultra TCS systems over the years, future expeditionary and operations in contested and earlier in 2019 in support including the ORION. With crisis-response capabilities. congested environments. Performance Security Waived off by DRDO

o support the defence PM 2016, as amended. 2020. All ongoing cases of manufacturing However, Warranty Bond development contracts in Tindustry, DRDO would continue to be which Request for proposal and ATVP has waived obtained from successful (RFP)/ contract has already off the requirement of development partner to cover been issued may continue “Performance Security” for the DRDO/ ATVP interest to be regulated as per the the “Development Contracts” during the warranty period. provisions contained in as per the approval of This provision will be the issued RFP/ contract. Defence Minister Rajnath applicable for all RFPs issued Secretary DD R&D and Singh. This will apply to in respect of development Chairman DRDO Dr G development contracts only, contracts after the date of Satheesh Reddy stated that as defined in para 12.5 of the issue of this amendment it is another important DRDO Procurement Manual, that is 23 September milestone to support Industry.

sailors & warriors 53 EPI Expands Facility to Manufacture Boeing Dreamliner Metallic Parts in UAE

further development of the UAE’s aerospace industry,” said Bernard Dunn, president of Boeing Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. “Adding EPI as a new supplier for the 787 Dreamliner, is a prime example of our mutually beneficial approach to engagement in the UAE.” The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new, super-efficient family of commercial airplanes that brings big- jet ranges and speed to the middle of the market. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior efficiency, allowing airlines to profitably open new routes and fly people directly to where they would like to go in exceptional comfort. Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family is flying more than 1,900 routes and has made PI manufacturing plant launched last year. infrastructure. Backed by our possible 300+ new nonstop capabilities to include Established in April 2019, industry-leading expertise in routes around the world. Eserial assembly the plant is part of an specialised equipment and The move consolidates lines, establishing it as a industrial collaboration engagements with other EPI’s status as a leader regional leader in aircraft agreement between Tawazun leading OEMs, we are proud in commercial aircraft component production Economic Council (Tawazun), to expand our support for production. Earlier this year, EPI, the precision Boeing Defense, Space & the 787 programme and the company became a key engineering backbone of Security (Boeing) and EPI, to are focused on delivering regional manufacturer of the UAE’s aerospace and build a chemical processing high-quality components for Airbus aircraft parts. EPI defence industry, has decided plant that would ramp Boeing and its customers.” manufactures high-quality to expand its manufacturing up its existing production He added: “Our continued complex engineering capabilities to support the capabilities, and move relationship with Boeing is components for the defence, Boeing 787 Dreamliner. beyond machining and symbolic of the partnerships aerospace, and oil and gas The announcement was into aircraft assembly for we build and value. Today’s sectors at its advanced made on the side-lines aerospace Original Equipment announcement expanding facilities in Abu Dhabi. The of the Global Aerospace Manufacturers (OEMs). EPI’s manufacturing company’s capabilities span Summit, which takes place, Speaking on the occasion, capabilities is an encouraging engineering, production, virtually from Abu Dhabi. Khalid Al Breiki, President – indicator for the region’s surface and heat treatment, EPI will machine aluminium Mission Support, EDGE, said: aerospace and defence machining, coating, trailing edge ribs for use “In recent years, the UAE industries and we look repairing and tooling. in the 787-commercial has significantly amplified forward to exploring EPI is part of the Mission aircraft. The serial assembly its domestic manufacturing similar opportunities in Support Cluster within lines will be an extension capabilities and the the coming years.” EDGE, an advanced to the Abu Dhabi facility, opportunities facilitated “This contract with EPI will technology group for with the processed parts by Tawazun - between expand the capability and defence and beyond. additionally going through Boeing and EPI - contributes capacity of Boeing’s global EDGE was inaugurated EPI’s surface treatment to this rapidly growing supply chain while supporting in November 2019.

54 sailors & warriors CARACAL International Refocuses Commitment in line with ‘Make in India’ Initiative 2018 winner of Indian Government tender to supply Army with 93,895 CAR 816 assault rifles, moves commitment to fully manufacture in India from start of contract, as opposed to the initial phased approach.

to be able to commence Executive Officer, CARACAL, are intended to replace production immediately. said: “CARACAL was awarded the Indian Army’s current Over 20% of the components the Close-Quarter Carbine 9mm Sterling carbines, fitted on the CAR 816 are contract in 2018 to supply the with the CAR 816 boasting already made in India, with Indian Army with the CAR higher bullet velocity and CARACAL now making 816, after having undergone reduced weight compared commitment to fully a rigorous selection process. to the Sterling carbines. The ARACAL, the world- manufacture the rifles Having agreed to fast assault rifle has secured a renowned and in-country, in alignment track the supply, and with number of contracts from CUAE-based small arms with the ‘Make in India’ the formalities still under customers across the Middle manufacturer, announced initiative. The initiative will discussion, we would like to East, Europe, and Asia, and “its commitment to the also see CARACAL oversee reiterate our commitment has been adapted to suit ‘Make in India’ initiative”, technology transfer. to our bid and to the ‘Make the Indian Army’s needs, after having previously The company already in India’ initiative. With incorporating the latest been selected by the Indian surpassed global competitors strong bilateral ties between technological advances. Ministry of Defence in 2018 in terms of performance our two nations, and with CARACAL is part of the to fast-track the supply and technicalities to win the India being a key market Missiles & Weapons cluster of 93,895 CAR 816 assault bid two years ago, and now for CARACAL, we remain within EDGE, an advanced rifles to the Indian Army. confirms its readiness to on standby to supply the technology group for CARACAL has already service the fast track order product to the customer defence and beyond, and has identified the required land, from India within 12 months. upon instruction.” wholly owned subsidiaries facility and local partners Hamad Al Ameri, Chief The CAR 816 carbines in Germany and the USA. Webinar with Cambodia on Defence Industry Collabration

aegis of Department of such as Alpha Design Defence Production, Ministry Technologies Pvt Ltd, L&T, of Defence through SIDM. TATA Advanced Systems Pvt This webinar is the part Ltd, BEL, Bharat Forge Ltd, of the series of webinars Ashok Leyland Ltd. and which are being organized Mahindra Defence Systems with friendly foreign Pvt Ltd. made company countries to boost defence and product presentations exports and achieve defence on major platforms / export target of $5 billion equipment like Artillery in the next five years. Systems, Mine Protected Senior MoD officials from Vehicles, Electronic and Indian side and senior army telecommunication systems, officials from Cambodian Demining equipment side participated in the etc. were shown in the webinar and spoke about webinar. The webinar was webinar Indian Defence Industry enhancing the defence attended by more than between India Global Outreach for cooperation between 200 delegates and 100 and Cambodia Collaborative Partnership. both the nations. virtual exhibition stalls have A was held on It was organized under the Various Indian companies been set up in the Expo.

sailors & warriors 55 Netherlands and Estonia to Acquire seven Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGVs procurement,” he added. first-hand experience with “We are delighted to the UGV from several enhance our cooperation military exercises. with Milrem Robotics by Milrem Robotics’ first increasing our fleet to six product, the THeMIS UGV THeMIS vehicles in joint has been delivered to nine efforts with the Estonian countries of which seven Ministry of Defence. So far, are NATO members. The the THeMIS has successfully company’s other products been used for research and are the Type-X Robotic experiments by operational Combat Vehicle, intended units of the 13 Light Brigade to support mechanized in Scotland, Germany, The units, and the Intelligent Netherlands and during a Functions Integration Kit, he Estonian Centre for all the integration of live fire exercise in Austria. which enables the THeMIS Defence Investment third-party technologies, The addition of four extra but also other unmanned T(ECDI) signed a Joint including weapons systems, THeMIS vehicles with a ground vehicles autonomous Procurement Agreement onto the delivered UGVs. Remote Controlled Weapon functionalities like waypoint with the Dutch authorities Notably these unmanned System that is operated by navigation and follow- to procure a total of weapons systems will remain a soldier provides us the me. Milrem Robotics also seven THeMIS unmanned under human control. opportunity to continue performs system integration ground vehicles (UGVs) “We are pleased that to develop concepts to of capabilities such as from Milrem Robotics, the unmanned ground enhance the combat power sensors, software and sensor the leading developer of vehicles developed by an and decrease the risk for our based intelligent functions, robotics and autonomous Estonian company in the soldiers,” said LtCol Martijn and weapon systems. systems in Europe. course of a defence research Hadicke, Commander of The company also leads Milrem Robotics will deliver and development project the Robot and Autonomous iMUGS, an EDIDP funded four THeMIS vehicles acquired supported by the Estonian Systems (RAS) unit. project. This project develops by the Royal Netherlands Ministry of Defence can Milrem Robotics has already the European standard Army in the coming months. now be used by our armed delivered two THeMIS UGVs architecture for unmanned The Estonian Defence Forces forces,” said Ivar Janson, to the RAS Unit of the 13th ground vehicles and their (EDF) will receive their Strategic Category Manager Light Brigade of the Royal management system, three vehicles this month. for Armoured Vehicles at Netherlands in 2019. including cyber defence According to the contract, the ECDI. “We are especially The Estonian Defence solutions, and demonstrates Milrem Robotics is the pleased, that we found a Forces used the THeMIS for the advantages of unmanned system integrator who, in common ground with our 12 months in Mali during systems for enhancing addition to the supplying Dutch partners to conduct Operation Barkhane. defence capabilities the vehicles, also performs the Joint R&D project and Various EDF units have DAC accords approval for arms and equipment worth Rs. 2,290 Cr.

he Defence at an approximate cost Anti Airfield Weapon at an approx. cost of Acquisition Council of Rs 2,290 crore. These (SAAW). The HF radio Rs. 970 crores will add T meeting held include procurement sets will enable seamless to the fire power of under the Chairmanship from domestic industry as communication for the Navy and Airforce. of Defence Minister well as foreign vendors. field units of Army and For the Frontline Troops Rajnath Singh approved Under the Buy Indian Air Force and are being of the Army the DAC also proposals for Capital (IDDM) category, the DAC procured at an approx. accorded approval for acquisitions of various approved procurement cost of Rs. 540 crores. procurement of SIG SAUER equipment required by of Static HF Tans- The Smart Anti Airfield Assault Rifles at a cost the Indian Armed Forces receiver sets and Smart Weapon being procured of approx. Rs.780 crore.

56 sailors & warriors 4IR Technology to Transform Strata and aerospace sectors.” Data sharing and coordination During the Global will be enhanced and will Aerospace Summit panel, greatly influence decisions Abdulla identified several and insights, including tools redefining digital forecasting accuracy, transformation in the collaboration, and risk manufacturing sector. management. This will also These include robotics support efficiencies in product and automation; additive handling, flow performance manufacturing in all forms; and cost management.” data analytics, artificial Abdulla also revealed intelligence (AI), blockchain, that Strata’s advanced trata Manufacturing and adoption of 4IR and digital simulation of work manufacturing capabilities (Strata), the advanced solutions simultaneously environment (AR/VR/MR); ICT have enabled the company Scomposite aero boosting employee connectivity solutions such to seamlessly pivot into new structures manufacturing productivity and optimising as Internet of Things (IoT), areas of manufacturing company wholly owned manufacturing operations. cloud-based processing and and assist in addressing by Mubadala Investment “Adopting 4IR technologies data storage; as well as other the urgent demand Company PJSC, has leveraged in manufacturing facilities supplementary technologies for Personal Protective Fourth Industrial Revolution is no longer a luxury but of critical importance such Equipment (PPE) during (4IR) technology to strengthen a necessity,” Abdulla said. as advanced materials. the COVID-19 pandemic. core manufacturing “Significant investments on “As with the last decade, “Strata saw an opportunity capabilities, diversify product R&D, design capabilities and technology advancements to utilise our manufacturing portfolio and pivot into new manufacturing methods is have a significant impact capabilities to help protect areas of manufacturing. imperative. Companies within on manufacturing, and frontline workers and support Speaking at Global the aerospace industry must if adopted correctly, can the UAE’s global fight against Aerospace Summit, Ismail collaborate with partners only positively benefit the the virus,” Abdulla said. Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata, and technology companies supply chain and process,” By collaborating with highlighted how the Al Ain- to enhance competitive Abdulla explained. “During Honeywell, a long-standing based company is embracing advantage, and further the next 10 years, if not Mubadala partner, Strata digital transformation advance agility and ability during a shorter timeframe, built the Arabian Gulf’s first through investments in to face digital disruption.” 4IR technologies will production line for the N95 Research & Development Throughout its first decade not only revolutionise mask within 30 days of initial (R&D) and cutting-edge of operations, Strata has manufacturing processes talks. To date, Strata has technologies, and building enhanced its homegrown across several industries surpassed the one million knowledge and expertise capabilities in manufacturing including aerospace, but we mask production milestone in collaboration with local composite aero-structures will see further integration to help meet the UAE’s universities, technology components to become an of traditional manufacturing domestic PPE demands. It partners and OEM customers. increasingly competitive boundaries throughout the has also started shipping the As a result, Strata has player in the global aerospace value chain as digital and masks to overseas markets successfully adopted and industry and supply chain. physical worlds converge. including the UK and Japan. deployed smart and additive Moving forward into manufacturing technologies, the next decade, Abdulla including robotic and revealed: “Strata is a beacon automated assembly of for the successful deployment aircraft structures, advanced of 4IR technologies by UAE thermography inspection companies, and we are techniques, and optimised playing a key role in the processing and machining advancement of the national of composite parts. aerospace sector. Strata According to Abdulla, the recognises the importance of technology investment has staying ahead of the game not come at a human cost, and securing our future with Strata’s implementation within the manufacturing

sailors & warriors 57 Rostec Starts Assembling Parts for the First Russian Offshore Helicopter Mi-171A3

ussian Helicopters holding special crash-resistant fuselage section Expanding hydrocarbon production company (part of Rostec State has been developed for it. Separate on the Arctic shelf requires a fleet of RCorporation) started production parts of the helicopter are already reliable and modern helicopters, which of the first pre-production prototype of being assembled. The first rotorcraft for can be operated in the most difficult Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter. Flight tests flights is to be assembled in early 2021 weather and climatic conditions,” of the state-of-the-art rotorcraft are to at Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. Besides, in emphasized Director General of Russian start on the summer of 2021. The first 2021 we plan to show the rotorcraft Helicopters holding company Andrey Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter is being at MAKS International Aviation and Boginsky. “Starting from 2022, we will built by several plants forming part of Space Salon for the first time as one of be ready to hand over the first serial Russian Helicopters which specialize in the most recent key developments of helicopters to the launch customer.” serial production, and JSC “National Rostec,” stated Rostec Aviation Cluster Mi-171A3 is a multipurpose helicopter Helicopter Center Мil&Kamov” (NHC). Industrial Director Anatoliy Serdyukov. meeting the most modern Russian They are working in close cooperation. After being completely assembled, and international aviation standards, The main task of Mi-171A3 is servicing the helicopter will be transferred to including IOGP requirements. The of offshore drilling rigs of companies NHC; the National Helicopter Center helicopter development started in in the fuel and energy sector. It is will add avionics to it. After that, a 2018. The rotorcraft’s maximum capable of transporting people, cycle of ground and flight tests will takeoff weight is 13,000 kg. It can freight, and carrying out search and take place. Other enterprises of the carry up to 24 passengers, and the rescue operations if necessary – for holding company will also take an maximum range is 1,000 km. that purpose, additional installation active part in helicopter production. The helicopter is intended for operation of a special complex comprising search Kazan Helicopters will make the in various climatic conditions, including capabilities, on-board hoists, and helicopter’s cargo floor, which has maritime, tropical and cold climate, with medical equipment is provided for. been made similar to that of Mi-38. ambient temperatures ranging between “Unique solutions ensuring safety of Progress Arsenyev Aviation Company -50 C and +50 С. Mi-171AZ avionics will flights over water have been developed is making parts of composite materials provide for automated and manual for the first offshore helicopter in Russia. for the nose and board panels for the control of the helicopter at all stages The helicopter’s onboard equipment middle part of the fuselage section. of the flight, from takeoff to landing, provides for navigation in high latitudes “Mi-171A3 is very much sought-after for and automatic piloting is possible for and communication with sea-going offshore operations. The rotorcraft has both air routes and non-regulatory vessels. The helicopter has an emergency been created as a result of cooperation airspace, irrespective of the degree floatation system and life rafts, and a among Rostec holding companies. of ground-based radio navigation.

58 sailors & warriors Sanad signs One Billion agreement with Pratt & Whitney and IAE

anad, an industry leader Commenting on this new agreement, in aerospace engineering Mansoor Janahi, Deputy Group CEO, Sand leasing solutions, and Sanad, said, “We are signing this new a wholly owned subsidiary of agreement at a critical stage in the Mubadala Investment Company history of the aviation industry. This (Mubadala), announced a new one agreement is another testament on Abu billion dirhams deal with Pratt & Dhabi’s established position as a reliable Whitney and International Aero global centre for the aerospace industry Engines (IAE). The new agreement and its state-of-the-art engineering will see Sanad Aerotech providing services. With many global companies IAE with expanded MRO services reformulating their relationships with for its V2500 engines, which powers their partners in line with the lessons the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. learned from the pandemic, it seems The announcement of the new deal that flexibility, sustainability and the came during the Global Aerospace capacity to deal with crises qualifies Summit in Abu Dhabi, where industry the aerospace sector in the UAE to leaders convened to discuss the impact re-enforce its position as a preferred of COVID-19 on the aerospace, defence partner for major international and space industries. This agreement companies. Sanad Aerotech has expands the cooperation between Sanad demonstrated the distinction of its and IAE in the field of maintenance, engineering teams that were able to repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft meet customer needs in addition to customers will benefit greatly from the engines. Under the agreement IAE, dealing efficiently with the disruptions MRO services provided by Sanad.” the manufacturer of V2500 engines, that resulted from the pandemic.” Sanad is a leading provider of will offload V2500 engines for MRO Dave Emmerling, Vice President, aerospace engineering and leasing services to Sanad’s state-of-the-art Commercial Aftermarket at Pratt solutions for customers around the facility in Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone. & Whitney, said, “The relationship world, providing its services to more This step reaffirms the confidence of between Pratt & Whitney, IAE and than 300 V2500 engines since 2012 with major global OEMs to collaborate with Sanad is strong and we look forward year-on-year growth of over 19 per Abu Dhabi’s resilient aerospace sector to continuing to strengthen it for cent. The V2500 engine on the popular especially during turbulent times. years to come. We expect our V2500 Airbus A320 aircraft has sold over 7,000 engines worldwide and is in service with 190 leading airlines and leasing companies in every corner of the globe. Sanad is a trusted partner of original engine manufacturers (OEMs) such as Rolls-Royce, GE Aviation, and Pratt & Whitney. These relationships have enabled it to provide competitive MRO services for various aircraft engines. The highly reliable V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise Pratt & Whitney, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp and a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft and helicopter engines, and auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines.

sailors & warriors 59 Elbit Systems UK Demonstrates Hermes 900 for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Hermes 900 was able to fly in unsegregated and uncontrolled airspace in full alignment with the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

lbit Systems’ Hermes 900 effectiveness of its search and rescue customers around the globe providing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operations while reducing the risk to search, rescue and reconnaissance Erecently successfully completed MCA personnel in the field. Elbit Systems capabilities. The Company offers a series of flight demonstrations for UK is closely collaborating with the UK extended life-saving capabilities the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Civil Aviation Authority, supported by with its recently launched Hermes (MCA). The demonstrations were run by additional UK companies, including 900 Maritime Patrol configuration the MCA and were designed to test the Inzpire and Aviation Systems Group. with inflated life-rafts for detection, capabilities of using a UAS to enhance In the recent demonstration, the identification and saving the lives of Search and Rescue (SaR) capabilities Hermes 900 equipped with search and survivors at sea. It was revealed that and the use of long-range unmanned rescue specific radar, an Automatic this configuration was delivered to an capabilities in civilian airspace. Identification System (AIS), EO/ undisclosed customer in South-East Asia. Taking place off the West Coast of IR payload, an Emergency Position- Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems Wales over the first two weeks of Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and UK commented: “We are pleased September, the Hermes 900 was able full satellite communications, was to have had the opportunity to to fly advanced Beyond Line of Sight deployed on a range of missions that showcase our enhanced search and (BLOS) missions into unsegregated and simulated shore-line rescues, water rescue capabilities to the MCA this uncontrolled airspace, in full alignment rescues in dangerous air space and week. The Hermes 900 is perfectly with the UK Civil Aviation Authority long-distance ship rescues which equipped to deal with the needs (CAA). The success of these trials is a crossed international air space lines. of the Maritime and Coastguard significant step forward in enhancing With a wingspan of 15m, the 1.2 Agency and we are proud to be able the capabilities of the MCA as they ton, Hermes 900 is already deployed to support them as they continue seek to improve the efficiency and with more than a dozen advanced with their vital, life-saving work.” Director of HM Coastguard Claire Hughes said: “We continue to do all we can to use existing technology as well as look to the future in our ongoing work of saving lives at sea. Remotely piloted aircraft continue to be a big part of that work both to potentially save lives in search and rescue and protect our beautiful coastlines from the worst effects of pollution.”

60 sailors & warriors AMMROC marks first Aircraft delivery from the new Al Ain MRO facility

MMROC, the both fixed and rotary wing, its engineering excellence new heights”, he added. leading provider AMMROC’s facility offers and cutting-edge solutions Incorporating four Aof military one of the region’s largest to establish new regional multi-purpose hangars, maintenance, repair, and military and civil MRO hangar benchmarks for military over 30 back shops and a overhaul (MRO) services in capacities - spanning an operations. The delivery of specialised environmentally the region, announced the area of 36,500 sq m. It is also the first C-130 aircraft from controlled strip/paint facility, delivery of the first C-130 the only certified Lockheed our state-of-the-art facility AMMROC’s MRO hub is aircraft from its new state-of- Martin Service Center for highlights our capacity to also unique in serving as a the-art MRO depot in Al Ain. C-130 aircraft in the region, meet the dynamic needs of dedicated Black Hawk depot The company is set and is at the forefront of our customers as we further facility that provides nose- to deliver nose-to-tail aircraft PDM and integrated strengthen our credentials to-tail MRO capabilities, advanced MRO services, fleet sustainment services in as an industry-leading inclusive of rotors and and holds the capability line with its wider mandate MRO innovation hub.” transmissions, blades, to modify and upgrade to support the UAE and “This facility is testament engines, components and multiple aircraft types. The other regional markets. to AMMROC’s vision to be aircraft sub-systems. C-130 aircraft delivered In March 2020, AMMROC the leading regional centre AMMROC is part of the from the Al Ain facility inducted a CN235 and an of excellence that provides Mission Support cluster underwent a Programmed A330 Multi Role Tanker aircraft sustainment solutions within EDGE, the advanced Depot Maintenance (PDM) Transport (MRTT) aircraft, in MRO and upgrade technology group for to increase its capability marking the launch of services. Progressing on defence and beyond. In through extending the the 1-square-kilometre the Abu Dhabi Economic July 2020, EDGE announced aircraft lifecycle. This is the operations facility. Vision 2030, we also look that it had entered into a first of many PDMs that are Speaking on the forward to building on conditional agreement to scheduled to take place at development, Khalid Al our STEM initiatives and acquire the remaining 40 this world- class facility. Breiki, President of Mission creating a highly skilled per cent stake in AMMROC, With the capability to Support at EDGE and local workforce that takes held by Lockheed Martin support more than 35 Chairman of AMMROC, said: the national aerospace Corporation and Sikorsky, a different aircraft types, “AMMROC is leveraging and defence industry to Lockheed Martin company.

sailors & warriors 61 Elbit Awarded Contract for Assemblies for the F-35

lbit Systems Ltd. by Lockheed Martin comes announced that as a result of Elbit Systems Eits wholly-owned successful performance on the subsidiary, Elbit Systems - production of other composite Cyclone Ltd., was awarded structures for the F-35 program. a contract by Lockheed This award further expands Martin for the manufacture Elbit Systems work on the F-35, of assemblies for Forward which includes the helmet Equipment Bay assemblies mounted display systems, for the F-35. The contract the development of the is in an amount that is not panoramic cockpit display, material to Elbit Systems power amplifiers and 22 and will be performed over different structural assemblies. a period of four-years. Yoram Shmuely, General The contract calls for Elbit Manager of Elbit Systems Systems to supply assemblies Aerospace Division, said: for the F-35’s Forward “We are proud to have Equipment Bay – made from been selected by Lockheed composite materials and the Martin to provide additional associated structures – for all structural assemblies for the F-35 aircraft variants. Elbit F-35 aircraft. This contract Systems will deliver more reflects the recognition and than 1,400 components to trust we have established with Lockheed Martin during the Lockheed Martin in our many contract period. The decision years of collaborative work”.

62 sailors & warriors Vision Box Implements Automated Gates at Terminal 1 of Kansai International Airport

development and this partnership is testament to our hard work and expertise in delivering such innovation.” This latest partnership is another successful milestone for Vision-Box, who have continued to pioneer seamless technology innovations to optimise the flow of travellers both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Vision-Box has been at the forefront of contactless ision-Box,Europe’s procedure at the departure pass confirmation procedure automation technology, leading multinational gate, the self-scan will replace at the departure gate, we will having installed Europe’s first Vtechnology company, the need for inspectors realize a smoother departure facial recognition e-Gate at dedicated to improving to manually check and procedure. Until now, an Faro International Airport in the quality and security in scan passenger boarding inspector took a boarding 2007. Today, the company’s government services, travel passes, speeding up the pass from the customer in key partners and customers and border control, has overall travel experience. front of the international include the UK Home Office, announced the launch of The launch of the security checkpoint and US CBP, London Gatwick automated pre-security gates automated gates comes read it with a scanner to Airport, Eurostar, Air Asia, at the Kansai International at a pivotal moment for determine whether or not Emirates, KLM, Dubai Airport, Airport in Osaka, Japan, the Kansai International Airport, to pass it. Kansai Airports Schiphol Airport, Bangalore second largest airport in the allowing for fast contactless will continue to proactively International Airport and JFK. Vinci Group, handling over 30 operation, helping prevent introduce cutting-edge Vision-Box is also working million passengers annually. the spread of infectious technology to improve the closely with The World Vision-Box has successfully diseases especially during the convenience of the airport Travel & Tourism Council’s implemented five banks current covid-19 pandemic. and provide a comfortable (WTTC) and other industry of 12 pre-security gates Speaking about the and new travel experience.” organisations to launch a (GT11) at Terminal 1 of the launch of the automated Speaking about the second phase of measures Kansai International Airport, gates, Jeremy Goldstrich, partnership Miguel Leitmann, to rebuild global consumer operational from Monday, COO at Kansai Aiports CEO of Vision-Box, said: “We confidence to encourage 27 July 2020. The partnership said: “We are delighted to are delighted to announce the return of travelling, supports Kansai Airports’ partner with Vision-Box to a partnership with Kansai which will focus on safe and wider efforts to promote implement cutting edge Airports. This is another efficient solutions to get the a ‘Fast Travel’ experience contactless automated gates positive step forward in travel sector functioning for passengers, allowing at Terminal 1, allowing increasing our presence in near normal conditions. for a smoother departure for a seamless travel the country as we aim to Vision Box also recently procedure. By automating the experience for passengers. deliver innovate projects published a focused, high- boarding pass confirmation By automating the boarding which focus on seamless travel level industry survey of the and identity management. world’s top airports, airlines, We believe that the team at and government agencies Kansai International Airport titled the ‘Effects of COVID-19 share our vision to modernise pandemic on the aviation and change the landscape sector’, which found 63% of of the travel and aviation organisations in the aviation, industry for the better. While airline sector and government Vision-Box continues to drive agencies seek to implement such technology in the field, biometric technologies at Japan is no doubt one of airports for contactless travel. the leaders in technological

sailors & warriors 63 Ultra secures UK Sonobuoy Test Facility Upgrade contract with QinetiQ

Ground Monitoring Station QinetiQ providing the which provides control, COTS computer equipment monitoring, recording and including networking, data analysis capabilities for storage and installation. the Sonobuoy on test. For over 70 years Ultra New capabilities, which has supplied world-leading include user friendly graphics sonobuoys, sonobuoy receivers and the reuse of seabed and sonobuoy command hardware to replace surface transmitters to navies test equipment, will offer a worldwide for airborne Anti- real saving to the customer. Submarine Warfare (ASW). Not having to deploy Sonobuoys are deployed onto ltra has secured Centre, MOD BUTEC. This equipment manually from the sea surface and used for a contract from work includes replacing a small boat means the new detection, classification and UQinetiQ to support the Software Defined system will be safer and less localisation of submarines. them in replacing the entire Sonobuoy Receivers (SDSRs), time consuming to use. Test and training for UK Sonobuoy Test Facility the Command function QinetiQ and Ultra will sonobuoys is undertaken (STF) system at the British transmitters as well as a suite collaborate to deliver the at the STF at MOD BUTEC Underwater Test & Evaluation of analysis software for the STF requirements with in North West Scotland. MBDA Gets International Recognition for its Management of Innovation

recommended practices that and best practices fitting with MBDA’s Innovation Policy and MBDA has been recognised our vision of creating the its consistent execution within for, when it successfully world’s best complex weapons the teams spread across many BDA has been achieved the Accreditation. that deliver the required countries including France, accredited as Eric Béranger, CEO of MBDA proportionate military effects. Italy, Germany and the UK, MInvestor in commented on achieving I take the IKE Institute’s ISO demonstrates a systematic Innovations Standard by the this combined recognition: 56002 accreditation as a approach to innovation Institute of and Knowledge “Innovation is one of our strong recognition of the capability development that Exchange Innovation (IKE 5 corporate values. We bet commitment and efforts of all delivers value to everyone Institute) as a recognition on innovation because it is our employees, partners and involved. This rigorous review of its good practices and central to our future growth stakeholders who have made and robust analysis by the adherence to the newly and competitiveness, allows this achievement possible, Validation Panel of c-suite published ISO 56002 to reduce costs and waste, particularly in the current executives drawn from the Innovation Management and increases productivity circumstances of COVID-19.” Innovation Council, provided System standard. This rewards and resource efficiency, Professor Sa’ad Sam Medhat, a thorough action plan for an Innovation Management. ensuring in the end our IKE Institute Chief Executive crystallising innovation further Creating advantage through customers’ satisfaction and and member of the BSI/ within MBDA’s strategic innovation by applying a improving sustainability and ISO Innovation Standards mission. I believe, MBDA systemic approach, instilling resilience for the company. Committee said: “MBDA is the first multinational a culture that is pro- To grab the full benefits of continues to surprise us with company that has embraced innovation, embracing an innovation, MBDA has put their unwavering efforts and implemented the open innovation ecosystem in place organisations and to push the innovation international innovation and accelerating promising processes that span over its envelope to the next stage, guidelines as set out by the innovations from idea five home nations in Europe, and have demonstrated ISO 56002 standard. So, may to solution, quickly and engaging our engineers to best practice in a number of I congratulate MBDA on this affordably are some of the share knowledge, experience benchmarking categories. excellent achievement.”

64 sailors & warriors Schiebel CAMCOPTER® Raman R is GM (Internal Audit) at BEL

S-100 to Monitor Raman R took charge Ship Emissions for France as General Manager (Internal Audit) of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). He was Additional General Manager (Internal Audit) at BEL-Corporate Office prior to his elevation. A postgraduate in Commerce and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Raman joined BEL on July 17, 1989, as Accounts Officer. He started his career, making significant contributions in almost all areas of Finance & Accounts working at BEL’s Corporate Office and International Marketing Division. In August 2010, he was transferred to BEL’s Bangalore Complex, where he worked for about a decade, in various capacities and in many Strategic Business Units (SBUs) such as Military Communications (Milcom), Naval Systems (Radar & Fire Control Systems), Missile Systems and Central Finance. Raman has spearheaded the formulation of BEL Executives’ Pension Scheme and was instrumental in BEL bagging its first national award from ICWAI, New Delhi, for “Cost chiebel, together with partners fuels. Measurements are transmitted in Management” during FY 2005-06. Nordic Unmanned and the real time through the EMSA RPAS Data SNORCE Research Institute Centre to the relevant authorities. AS, is operating the CAMCOPTER® The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System S-100 to monitor ship emissions for (RPAS) service is offered by the European French Maritime Authorities. Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). As part day and night. It is equipped with an The service providers for this French of this contract, Schiebel provides various Explicit mini sniffer sensor system, deployment cover ship sulphur maritime surveillance services for EMSA to an Electro-Optical / Infra-Red (EO/ emission monitoring in one of several EU member states and EU bodies. IR) camera gimbal and an Automatic the world’s busiest shipping lanes Currently, the CAMCOPTER® S-100 is Identification System (AIS) receiver. in the strait of Pas-de-Calais. also operational in Denmark for emission Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of The operation started on 23 monitoring purposes, as well as in Finland the Schiebel Group, said: “Due to its September and will run for three supporting coast guard functions. multi-payload capacity, the applications months. The Unmanned Air System In addition to the EMSA contract, the for the S-100 are limitless. The sulphur (UAS) CAMCOPTER® S-100 specifically S-100 is being operated by the French sniffing capability is one of the latest measures the ships’ sulphur emissions Navy to conduct maritime surveillance. innovations and we are very proud to to check compliance with the EU rules The S-100 has a flight endurance of play such an important role in enforcing governing the sulphur content of marine more than six hours and operates marine fuel sulphur content regulations.”

sailors & warriors 65 Virgin Galactic Unveils Mach 3 Aircraft Design, Signs MOU with Rolls-Royce

Company Announces Completion of Mission Concept Review Program Milestone.

irgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., a Mach propulsion, powering vertically integrated aerospace the only civil-certified Vand space travel company, commercial aircraft (Concorde) which includes its manufacturer of capable of supersonic flight. advanced air and space vehicles, The George Whitesides, Chief Space Spaceship Company (“TSC”), announced Officer, Virgin Galactic said, “We the first stage design scope for the build are excited to complete the Mission of its high speed aircraft design, and the Concept Review and unveil this initial signing of a non-binding Memorandum design concept of a high speed aircraft, of Understanding (MOU) with Rolls- which we envision as blending safe and we look Royce to collaborate in designing and reliable commercial travel with an forward to opening up a and developing engine propulsion unrivalled customer experience. We new frontier in high speed travel.” technology for high speed commercial are pleased to collaborate with the “We are excited to partner with aircraft. This follows the successful Virgin Galactic and TSC to explore completion of its Mission Concept the future of sustainable high- Review (“MCR”) program milestone and speed flight,” said Rolls-Royce North authorization from the Federal Aviation America Chairman & CEO Tom Bell. Administration’s (“FAA”) Center for “Rolls-Royce brings a unique history Emerging Concepts and Innovation to in high speed propulsion, going back work with Virgin Galactic to outline a to the Concorde, and offers world- certification framework. This marks an class technical capabilities to develop exciting step forward in Virgin Galactic’s and field the advanced propulsion development of a new generation of systems needed to power commercially high-speed aircraft, in partnership available high-Mach travel.” with industry and government leaders, The Mission Concept Review, which with a focus on customer experience innovative team at Rolls-Royce as we included representatives from NASA, and environmental sustainability. strive to develop sustainable, cutting- is an important program milestone at Rolls-Royce is a leader in the cutting- edge propulsion systems for the aircraft, which the Virgin Galactic high speed edge technologies that deliver clean, and we are pleased to be working with team confirmed that, based on the safe, and competitive solutions to the the FAA to ensure our designs can research and analysis work completed, planet’s vital power needs. Rolls-Royce make a practical impact from the start. its design concept can meet the high- has a proven record of delivering high We have made great progress so far, level requirements and objectives of the

66 sailors & warriors Schiebel, Nordic Unmanned Demonstrated Cargo Delivery Capability of CAMCOPTER® S-100

Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully Virgin Galactic Unveils Mach 3 Aircraft demonstrated the cargo delivery capability of its Unmanned Design, Signs MOU with Rolls-Royce Aerial Vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER® S-100 to offshore platform Troll A to Norwegian energy company Equinor.

his is world’s first in terms of was 100 km (55 nm). After the UAV Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of full-scale offshore UAV delivery supplied the spare parts, it carried out the Schiebel Group, said: “This was Tfrom shore to an active oil and a close inspection around the platform the perfect trial to show off the gas installation. The exercise simulated before it headed back to Mongstad. exceptional maritime capabilities of the scenario of an urgent requirement The flight trials also included a the S-100 for the oil and gas industry. for specific essential spare parts at the successful Search and Rescue (SAR) We have extensive experience in gas production platform Troll A. The mission, where a “man over board” long-range unmanned flights, CAMCOPTER® S-100 successfully carried dummy was quickly located by the especially in the maritime domain and out the long-range delivery flight from UAV, transmitting the positioning data under adverse weather conditions. Mongstad, where the spare parts were and live images using the L3 Harris The S-100 was able to show off its 3D-printed, to the offshore platform Wescam real-time Electro-Optical/ outstanding capabilities and we Troll A located in the North Sea. Infra-Red (EO/IR) camera and an have proven once again that the The unmanned delivery distance Automatic Identification System (AIS). S-100 UAV is the superior choice.”

mission. Previously, NASA signed a Space can progress to the next phase aircraft and be expected to integrate Act Agreement with Virgin Galactic to of design, consisting of defining into existing airport infrastructure and collaborate on high speed technologies. specific system architectures and international airspace around the world. The basic parameters of the initial configurations, and determining which Virgin Galactic is working closely with high speed aircraft design include a materials to use in the design and international regulatory communities targeted Mach 3 certified delta-wing manufacturing of the aircraft. The to ensure compliance with safety aircraft that would have capacity team will also work to address key and environmental standards. Last for 9 to 19 people at an altitude challenges in thermal management, week the FAA’s Center for Emerging above 60,000 feet and would also maintenance, noise, emissions, and Concepts and Innovation reviewed be able to incorporate custom cabin economics that routine high speed the project direction and authorized layouts to address customer needs, commercial flights would entail. FAA resources to work with the Virgin including Business or First Class seating The design philosophy of the aircraft is Galactic team to begin to outline a arrangements. The aircraft design geared around making high speed travel certification framework during the also aims to help lead the way toward practical, sustainable, safe, and reliable, pre-project guidance phase. Virgin use of state-of-the-art sustainable while making customer experience a Galactic believes that working together aviation fuel. Baselining sustainable top priority. Virgin Galactic is designing with regulators and industry leaders technologies and techniques into the the aircraft for a range of operational such as Rolls Royce and Boeing will aircraft design early on is expected to scenarios, including service for support the mission to broaden and also act as a catalyst to adoption in passengers on long-distance commercial transform global travel technologies, the rest of the aviation community. aviation routes. The aircraft would take with a focus on customer experience. The MCR concluded that the team off and land like any other passenger

sailors & warriors 67 Lufthansa handed over the New Airbus A350-900s German Government’s Special Air Mission Wing - the ultra-modern A350 supplying the German Armed is future-oriented, and Forces and having them as with the new fleet we are one of our best and most securing global mobility as an important customers.” important part of the Federal The factory-fresh aircraft, Government’s ability to which was still on the civil work”, the Federal Minister register as D-AGAF, arrived continued. “And with the at Lufthansa Technik at addition of two more brand- the beginning of May. It new A350s, the mobility is equipped with a special expected of an industrial transitional cabin for nation like Germany is political-parliamentary adequately ensured.” flight operations. The cabin ufthansa Technik AG “The exemplary “Today we are proud comes with office and handed over the first procurement process is really to present to the Federal conference areas, adjoined Lof three new Airbus something to be proud Minister of Defence the by a multifunctional lounge A350-900s to the German of,” said Minister Kramp- new lagship of the Federal area. The remaining space Armed Forces. During a Karrenbauer. “The decision Government’s Special Air is available for delegations ceremony in Hamburg, to purchase the new A350 Mission Wing, the world’s flying on the aircraft. After conducted according to fleet was made just 1.5 years very first Airbus A350 as a sister aircraft 10+01 and current pandemic rules, ago. My thanks therefore government aircraft,” said 10+02, which are currently Minister of Defence Annegret go to all those involved in Dr. Johannes Bussmann, under construction, will Kramp-Karrenbauer took industry and German Armed Chairman of the Executive receive a fully-fledged a first look at the future flagship of the Federal Ministry of Defence’s (BMVg) Special Air Mission Wing. On the way to the final operational readiness of the aircraft, the military certification for the 10+03 designation and various test flights with the new wide- body aircraft will take place in the coming weeks. This is the world’s first government Forces, because everyone Board of Lufthansa Technik government cabin from aircraft of this type and thus really pulled together here. AG. “The 10+03 and its two Lufthansa Technik next year, also the world’s first Airbus With its 25 percent lower subsequent sister aircraft the transitional cabin in the A350 not to be used in fuel consumption - compared are a continuation of the 10+03 will also be exchanged. commercial airline service. to older, comparable types successful tradition of The effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on the supply chain slightly delayed the planned delivery of the 10+03 to the German Armed Forces. It will now take place in the coming weeks, during which the aircraft will receive its military certification and be prepared for a smooth entry-into-service at the Federal Ministry of Defence’s pecial Air Mission Wing, complete with crew training and various test flights.

68 sailors & warriors HAL Helicopters in Rescue Operations at Mauritius Reef

AL’s indigenous salvage team on-board the Advanced Light ship to contain the spill. HHelicopter Dhruv and The spill was close to two Chetak helicopters were pressed environmentally protected into service to rescue people and marine ecosystems and extricate skimmed oil from the the Blue Bay Marine Park Japanese owned cargo ship MV reserve. Nearby are a number Wakashio. The ship was on its of popular tourist beaches way from China to Brazil but ran and mangrove plantations. aground on the reef at Pointe Mauritius had declared a state d’Esny, Mauritius recently. of environmental emergency. “Time and again the A crack inside the hull of the indigenous Dhruv helicopter ship expanded earlier this have proven its capabilities. Our week leading to the ship helicopters were extensively splitting into two halves. utilized for search and rescue Dhruv is indigenously operations in the past as well”, designed and developed by says R Madhavan, CMD, HAL. HAL for the military as well as Thanks to the Indian Air civil applications. The utility Force, Indian Coast Guards version of the Dhruv helicopter and Mauritius police, HAL can be used for VIP travel, helicopters flew non-stop dawn commuter, search and rescue, to dusk till all the survivors on emergency medical service, board were safely rescued. A under slung load, disaster total of 210 cargo operations relief, and offshore operations. and 270 winch operations were Dhruv helicopter is suitable for undertaken by HAL choppers increased payload at higher towards salvage and rescue altitudes and is in operation missions so far. The Chetak with all the three Service wings. helicopters were used primarily More than 240 helicopters are for winching survivors. The operational with the Indian ALHs flew continuous missions Armed Forces clocking more to get the international than 2,70,000 flying hours.

sailors & warriors 69 Saab Delivers Second GlobalEye to UAE

aab delivers the second GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System to the United SArab Emirates on 30 September 2020. SWISS and Edelweiss have jointly decided to rearrange This follows Saab’s delivery of the first GlobalEye services from Muscat to Zurich. SWISS previously operated aircraft in April 2020 to the United Arab Emirates, a triangular flight to Zurich from Muscat via Dubai. which has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft. The This will be replaced by a non-stop Muscat to Zurich initial contract was signed in late 2015. flight from Edelweiss, which will run once per week “Completing the second GlobalEye delivery in five starting from the 8th of November 2020. The Muscat- months is a testament to Saab’s in-house expertise as Zurich service will depart every Sunday at 9:50 hrs and aircraft manufacturer, sensor provider and large system arrive at 14:10 hrs. The Zurich-Muscat flight will operate integrator. I am proud to contribute to the United Arab every Friday at 21:30 hrs and arrive at 07:00 hrs (+1). Emirates’ airborne surveillance capability with GlobalEye, Heinrich Lange, Senior Director Sales, Gulf, Afghanistan which is the most advanced solution of its kind”, says and Pakistan, Lufthansa Group, commented: “We are Micael Johansson, President and CEO of Saab. pleased to unveil details of our winter schedule between GlobalEye is Saab’s new airborne early warning and our hubs Frankfurt and Zurich and the Middle East. control solution. It provides air, maritime and ground Recent steady increases in passenger numbers signal a surveillance in a single solution. GlobalEye combines growing confidence in the safety of air travel. In line with Saab’s new Erieye Extended Range Radar and a range this encouraging rise in demand, we aim to bring our of additional advanced sensors with the ultra-long customers multiple options that offer greater choice and range Global 6000 aircraft from Bombardier. convenience while maintaining the highest standards of safety at all times. It’s wonderful to see travellers taking Lufthansa to Increase Flight to the skies again and we look forward to connecting them to where they need to be in the months ahead.” Operations to the Middle East As part of its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of its customers and team members, Lufthansa ufthansa Group has announced that it will be is continuing to implement stringent hygiene and safety increasing its flight operations to the Middle East protocols both on the ground and aboard its aircraft. Lfrom October. Lufthansa German Airlines will In addition, following Dubai governmental guidelines, increase its capacity from four flights per week from Dubai Passengers are expected to wear a face mask and gloves to Frankfurt, to five flights per week as of October 2020. during the entire journey and maintain social distancing In addition, SWISS is set to restart its services from Dubai at all times. Travellers are advised to consider the current to Zurich with three flights per week beginning on the 29th entry and quarantine regulations at their final destinations. of October 2020, further boosting connectivity between Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test the two destinations. The new SWISS Dubai–Zurich service certificate at the check-in desk in both Dubai and Zurich will depart on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while to be allowed to travel. Certificates are valid for up to 96 Zurich–Dubai flights will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and hours from the time of testing. Travellers arriving more Saturdays. Dubai–Zurich flights will depart at 01:55 hrs and than four hours before their scheduled departure time arrive at 06:10 hrs, and Zurich–Dubai flights depart at 21:50 hrs will not be permitted to access the terminal building. and arrive at 07:00 hrs (+1). The flights have been introduced Passengers are also required to download the COVID19 as part of Lufthansa Group’s winter schedule to cater to – DXB Smart App, which ensures they will receive all continuing growth in demand for intercontinental travel. the latest travel alerts and safety information.

70 sailors & warriors Indian Navy & Bangladesh Navy organised Bongosagar exercise

he second edition of navies and instituted measures to long-standing relationship covering bilateral Naval exercise stop conduct of unlawful activities. a wide spectrum of activities and TBongosagar by Indian Navy Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan, an interactions, which has strengthened (IN) – Bangladesh Navy (BN)held in indigenously built Anti-Submarine over the years.This edition of Exercise Northern Bay of Bengal. Ships from Warfare Corvette and INS Khukri, Bongosagar assumes greater significance both navies participated in surface an indigenously built Guided-Missile since it is being conducted during Mujib warfare drills, seamanship evolutions Corvette participated in the event Barsho, the 100th birth anniversary of and helicopter operations. along with Bangladesh Naval Ship Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The 3rd edition of IN - BN Coordinated (BNS) Abu Bakr, a Guided-Missile Exercise Bongosagar and IN - BN Patrol (CORPAT) in Northern Bay Frigate and BNS Prottoy, a Guided- CORPAT reflects the priority that Indian of Bengal also held, with joint Missile Corvette. In addition to ships, Navy accords to Bangladesh Navy patrolling along the International Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both as part of Prime Minister Narendra Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). navies and integral helicopter(s) Modi’s vision of SAGAR (Security Conduct of CORPATs has strengthened also participated in the exercise. And Growth for all in the region). understanding between both the India and Bangladesh have a close,

sailors & warriors 71 Defence Acquisition Procedure - 2020 unveiled; More focus on Make in India

efence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 was unveiled Dby Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with more focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat under Make in India initiative. The first Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) which was announced in 2002 has since been revised periodically to provide impetus to the growing domestic industry and achieve Platforms for Ban on Import. Relevant the announcement of new FDI enhanced self-reliance in defence incorporation has been done in the Policy, suitable provisions have been manufacturing. The defence minister DAP to ensure that NO equipment incorporated like new category ‘Buy had approved constitution of Main as mentioned in the list is procured (Global – Manufacture in India)’ Review Committee under Chairmanship ex import post timelines notified. done to encourage foreign OEMs to of DG (Acquisition) Apurva Chandra (b) Indigenisation of Imported Spares. setup ‘manufacturing/maintenance in Aug 2019 for preparation of DAP- (i) Request For Information. RFI entities’ through its subsidiary 2020. DAP 2020 is applicable with effect stage will explore willingness of in India while enabling requisite from 01 October 2020. Formulation the prospective foreign vendors to protections to domestic industry. of DAP 2020 has been done over progressively undertake manufacture (d) Time Bound Defence Procurement more than one year, incorporating and setup an indigenous eco system Process and Faster Decision Making. As comments/suggestions from a wide at the spares/sub component level. part of the Defence Reforms announced spectrum of stakeholders as under :- (ii) New Category of Buy (Global – in the Atmanirbhar Abhiyan, setting 2. DAP 2020 has been aligned with Manufacture in India). The new category up of a PMU has been mandated to the vision of the Government of incorporates ‘manufacture of either the support contract management. The PMU Atmanirbhar Bharat and empowering entire/part of the equipment or spares/ will facilitate obtaining advisory and Indian domestic industry through Make assemblies/sub-assemblies/Maintenance, consultancy support in specified areas in India initiative with the aim of turning Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility to streamline Acquisition process. Other India into a global manufacturing hub. for the equipment, through issues included in these reforms are:- With the new Foreign Direct Investment its subsidiary in India. (i) Realistic Setting of GSQRs of policy DAP 2020 has adequately (iii) Co-production through IGA. This Weapons/Platforms. The process included provisions to encourage FDI to enables establishment of co-production of formulation of SQRs has been establish manufacturing hubs both for facilities through IGA achieving ‘Import further refined with greater import substitution and exports while Substitution’ and reduce Life Cycle Cost. emphasis on identifying verifiable protecting interests of Indian domestic (iv) Contractual Enablement. Buyer’s parameters based on analysis of industry. Specific reforms enunciated Right to optimise Life Cycle Support ‘Comparative’ equipment available in in Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, costs and system enhancements through the World and Domestic markets. have been incorporated as under:- indigenous eco system incorporated. (ii) Simplification of Trial Procedures. (a) Notify a List of Weapons/ (c) FDI in Defence Manufacturing. With DAP 2020 emphasises the need to conduct trials with an objective to nurture competition based on the principles of transparency, fairness and equal opportunities to all and not as a process of elimination. 3. Ease of Doing Business. One of the key focus areas of the review was to implement ‘Ease of Doing Business’ with emphasis on simplification, delegation and making the process industry friendly with certain specific provisions incorporated: - (a) Procedural Changes. Single stage accord of AoN in all

72 sailors & warriors Ser Category DPP 2016 DAP 2020 cases upto Rs 500 crores has been No instituted thereby reducing time. (i) Buy (Indian-IDDM) Min 40% Min 50% FTP cases, post accord of AoN, Indigenous design – Min 50% will be progressed as per delegated (ii) Buy (Indian) Min 40% powers thereby reducing the Otherwise – Min 60% procurement cycle considerably. Min 50% of Min 50% of Make (iii) Buy & Make (Indian) (iii) In Planning Process, LTIPP has Make been re-designated as Integrated Buy (Global – Manufac- Capability Development Plan (ICDP) (iv) - Min 50% of Buy plus Make covering planning period of ten years ture in India) instead of 15 years. (v) Buy (Global) - Min 30% for Indian vendors (b) Request for Proposal (RFP) and (c) Indigenous Military Material. Team in order to save time. Standard Contract Document (SCD). Promoting use of indigenous military (d) Requisite opportunity will Certain measures to provide clarity material with provisions for examination be afforded to participating and alignment of requirements as of platforms and other equipment/ vendors to rectify shortcomings/ also enabling provisions have been systems and reward for vendors for faults during the Trials with incorporated in the RFP and SCD in using indigenous raw material. permission to carry out repairs. terms of Flow Chart driven guidelines, (d) Indigenous Software. Provision (e) Request For Proposal will apprise provision of in-storage preservation for exploring options for operating vendors to submit draft Acceptance and termination of contracts in cases base applications like Fire Control Test Procedure (ATP), to be finalised where projects are not progressing System, Radars, Encryption, by QA agency during Technical Trials as per pre–defined milestones. Communications etc on indigenous itself. Sample size for destructive Salient features of DAP 2020 software in Buy (Indian- IDDM) & Buy tests including the aspect of cost 4.Reservation in Categories for (Indian) cases has been included. to be borne by seller will be stated Indian Vendors. The categories 6. Rationalisation of Trial upfront in the RFP for vendor. of Buy(Indian-IDDM), Make I, Make and Testing Procedures. (f) Inspections. No repetition of II, Production Agency in Design (a) Testing equipment based inspections will be done especially &Development, OFB/DPSU and SP on its employability and for during acceptance of equipment. Third model will be exclusively reserved other conditions appropriate Party Inspections will also be carried out. for Indian Vendors meeting the certifications confirming functional 7. Make & Innovation. criteria of Ownership and Control by effectiveness may be obtained. (a) Make I (Government Funded resident Indian Citizens with FDI not (b) Scope of Trials will be restricted to upto 70%). Laying down a cap more than 49%. This reservation will physical evaluation of core operational of Rs 250 crore/DA and selection of provide exclusivity in participation parameters, other parameters may be DAs based on bidding criteria. to domestic Indian industry. evaluated based on vendor certification, (b) Make II (Industry Funded) 5. Enhancement of Indigenous certification by accredited laboratories, for production of indigenously Content. (a) Overall Enhancement computer simulations of parameters.. designed & developed weapons/ in Indigenous Content (IC). (c) Avoid duplication of trials and equipment/systems/platforms along (b) IC Verification. A simple and waiver will be granted based on with sub components/assemblies. practical verification process has been Certificates of Conformance. Ensure (c) Make III (Indigenously instituted and IC will now be calculated simultaneity of various Trials and Manufactured) category for on ‘Base Contract Price’ i.e. Total wherever feasible, entire trials manufacture of equipment/platforms Contract Price less taxes & duties. be conducted by a Combine Trial or spares/assemblies/sub-assemblies

sailors & warriors 73 Liebherr Overhauls Landing Gears for Austral

iebherr-Aerospace has been economical solutions for our E190 selected by Austral Líneas Landing Gear Campaign”, commented LAereas to overhaul the landing Juan Rubinich, Engine & Components gears of the airline’s Embraer E-Jet Provisioning Manager of Austral E190 fleet. It is the first major contract which is the biggest domestic for Liebherr in Argentina. The airline in Argentina, serving also overhaul activities have already started destinations in Brazil and Uruguay. in July 2020 and are performed by “This contract represents another Liebherr-Aerospace’s customer service major step in our worldwide facility in Saline, Michigan (USA). landing gear overhaul campaign. This major landing gear overhaul We are very happy and honored contract with Austral (affiliated of to be able to welcome Austral/ Aerolíneas Argentinas) highlights the Aerolíneas Argentinas as our customer proximity that Liebherr- new customer,” said Daniel Brum Aerospace has been developing in Pretto, Regional Sales Manager Latin America with its liaison office at Liebherr-Aerospace in Brazil. in São José dos Campos (Brazil). It The complete landing gear system is also proof of the top service level for the E-Jet E1 family (E170/E175/ regarding landing gear overhauls E190/E195) has been developed, executed by Liebherr Aerospace Saline, manufactured and certified by OEM Inc., Saline, Michigan (USA), Liebherr- Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, Aerospace’s customer service station. Lindenberg (Germany), Liebherr’s “We are very pleased with this center of competence for flight agreement with Liebherr which controls, landing gear systems, gears, provide us best technical and gearboxes as well as electronics.

for enabling import substitution. security requirements and change (b) Payments to Vendors. Suitable (d) Procurement of prototypes management have been included. provisions like parallel processing of developed through ‘Innovation’ under (b)Leasing. A new category documents by SHQ/PCDA through various initiatives like iDEX, Technology introduced to enable operating digital verification, within laid down Development Fund and Internal Services of assets without owning thereby, timelines, has been included to Organisations has been facilitated. substitute huge initial capital outlays. ensure timely payment to vendors. 8.Design & Development. A (c) Post Contact Management. To Payments to Indian industry have separate dedicated chapter has been formalise procedures post signing of been aligned with foreign industry. incorporated in the DAP 2020 for contract with respect to inspections, 11. Offsets. The Offset guidelines acquisition of systems Designed and levying of Liquidity Damages, have been revised, wherein preference Developed by DRDO/DPSUs/OFB. A Contract Amendments etc. will be given to manufacture of simplified procedure with Integrated (d) Other Capital Procurement complete defence products over Single Stage Trials to reduce timelines Procedure. A new procedure has components and various multipliers and laying greater emphasis on been included as a new chapter in have been added to give incentivisation evaluation through certification DAP and structured as an enabling in discharge of Offsets. and simulation. Aspects of Spiral provision for Services to procure 12. In fact, DAP 2020 which has Development have been incorporated. essential items through Capital been formulated post interactions 9. Address Voids. Certain existing Budget under a simplified procedure over a year, is an enabler & industry voids have been addressed in the in a time bound manner. friendly procedure aligned with form of new Chapters as under:- 10. Industry Friendly Commercial Terms. Government of India’s vision of (a)‘Information Communication (a)Price Variation Clause has been Atmanirbhar Bharat & impetus to Make Technology’. Peculiar issues related incorporated for large and protracted in India. DAP 2020 document instills a to procurement of ICT intensive contracts in order to avert inflated confidence and will meet aspirations equipment especially of Interoperability initial quotes by vendors and arriving of stakeholders across the spectrum. & Built-in Upgradability, enhanced at a realistic price of the project.

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