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HAL Vision for Helicopters and Uavs Page 10 www.aeromag.in November - December 2016 Vol : X Issue : 6 Aeromag10 years in Aerospace Asia HAL Vision for Helicopters and UAVs page 10 A Publication in association with the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries AMARI 280 x 205_Layout 1 20/07/2016 10:36 Page 1 © 2016 SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG GmbH & Co. SCHUNK © 2016 www.gb.schunk.com/lathechucks Proven more The metals service provider linking than 50,000 times High tech from a family-owned company India with the UK worldwide Jaw change n ON-TIME, IN-FULL deliveries throughout the whole of Asia from one of the world’s largest metals suppliers n Key supplier to high-tech industries including aerospace, defence and motorsport in 60 seconds. 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An Aero Metals Alliance member for safe, precise gripping and holding. www.gb.schunk.com/Lehmann Manual chucks Power chucks Manual chucks Editorial A Publication dedicated to Aerospace & Defence Industry Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) which was founded with a mission Editorial Advisory Board to indigenously develop aerospace materials, Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair components, structures, equipment and systems Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) through private industry participation with special PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) focus on SMEs, R&D and academia, interaction and with PVSM, AVSM, VM international co-operation has completed 25 years of Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) dedicated service to the Nation. PVSM, AVSM, VM Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra It is heartening that substantial progress has been made in the development of Dr . K. Ram Chand aerospace materials & components, equipment and systems and IT enabled and Mr. J.K.Sharma testing solutions, enhancing self-reliance and indigenous capability. I congratulate the Mr. Arunakar Mishra Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey industries particularly Small and Medium Enterprises for becoming reliable and cost effective supply chain partners for the Indian aerospace projects and also becoming Delhi Ashok Iyer exporters of products and services. E-mail : [email protected] Participation in the National and International airshows, exhibitions, technology & Mumbai P. A. Augustine trade seminars as well as B to B interactions have projected the combined strength of Email : [email protected] Indian Aeronautical Industry and R&D. DPP-2016 with emphasis on ‘Make in India’ and Trivandrum several proactive policies of the Central and State governments have paved the way S.Radhakrishnan for increased international co-operation with Indian industries. SIATI has always been Email : [email protected] advocating to the foreign OEMs and suppliers of the equipment, advantages of taking Berlin, Germany Indian private industries including SMEs as their industry partners, not only for the Detlef Becker domestic market but also for the global market. SIATI along with Aeronautical Society of Email : [email protected] Tel : + 497 112317595 India and HAL played a significant role in the introduction of Offset policy in the aircraft Mobile : + 491 701626053 and defence purchases and it is also helping for the flow in technology and creates Use of U.S. DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. Paris, France employment and indigenous manufacture for export. Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli Email : [email protected] On the occasion of the Silber Jubilee celebrations of SIATI, I would like to congratulate Mobile : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 all our industry members for their achievements. I thank, on behalf of SIATI all our Moscow, Russia major Industry, and R&D Patrons, such as HAL, ISRO, NAL, BEL, BDL DRDO and various George Smirnov Email: [email protected] Defence labs CEMILAC, DGAQA and DGCA for synergy and support. Proactive policies of Mobile: +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 Government of India, MoD and MoCA, and various State Governments and commitment and support IAF, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, BSF and growing Airlines to indigenous London Ezhil Bharathi S.A. development / production and repair overhaul of equipment by Indian companies. Email: [email protected] Sunny Jerome SIATI Silver Jubilee celebrations and award function will be held on 2nd & 3rd Managing Editor December 2016 at Dr.VM.Khatage Convention Centre, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. George Jacoby The celebration is pre-fixed by an Important National Seminar on “Role of Helicopters Editor and UAVs for Military & Civil Applications” on 25th November 2016. A National Preethi M. seminar on “Innovation in Technologies, Processes, Machine Tools & Quality Control for Associate Editor Manufacturing Excellence” is being organized jointly with Indian National Academy of Raji Krishnan Engineering (INAE) in Bangalore on 2nd and 3rd December 2016. Asst. Coordinating Editor I look forward to active participation of all concerned and excellent networking for For Publishing Articles, serving the country and to make the mission of ‘Make in India’ a Grand Success and Advertisements continue to move forward realizing SIATI’s Mission of “Growth through Partnership” – Editor, Aeromag Asia National and International Partnership. Aeronautical Society of India Building With warm regards to all Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA Call: +91 94490 61925, Tel: + 91 80 25284145 / 25604055 / 65952377 Dr.CG Krishnadas Nair Email: [email protected] Hony. President, SIATI www.aeromag.in Printed and Published by Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aerosun Media, Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road,Bangalore 560075. Karnataka. Printed at Rashtrotthana Mudranalaya, 19/1, K.G.Nagar, Bangalore-19. 4 5 Contents 10 HAL Vision for Helicopters and UAVs 8 14 Development of Eco-system in India for Helicopter & Systems 21 Lockheed Martin to India: Buy F-16, Win our Production Line 23 Massive deals for cementing a loving relationship 31 Stay Together, Fly in Formation 34 Rafael hosted 16 International delegations for Air defense demo and seminars Lightweight and highly stable: The topology optimized antenna bracket for Sentinel satellites with EOS Aluminium AlSi10Mg using additive manufacturing (source: EOS GmbH) 40 DPP 2016 & ‘Make in India’ 50 Chandigarh International Airport Bagged the Smartest Airport Award Metal 3D printed Satellite Antenna bracket 62 DCNS-Airbus Helicopters Partners for French Navy’s VTOL Drones designed For Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) certified for use in outer space EOS, the world’s leading technology and quality leader for high-end solutions in additive manufacturing, helps to achieve complex design ideas into reality. Adding value to the aeronautical industries in terms of weight and material savings. 26 With e-Manufacturing, one can secure competitive advantage in a business environment that is facing ever increasing and challenging targets around 13 emission reduction and conservation of natural resources. Delta Rapid Technologies #1, 3rd Cross, Vasanthnagar | Bangalore 560 052 Ph: 080 40913611 | email: [email protected] 6 7 4207_Exhibitor_Announce_AEROMAG_180mmx260mm.pdf 1 4/11/2016 9:26:57 AM President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting a photo exhibition during President's Standard Presentation at Air Force Station Ambala. Governor of Haryana Shri Kaptan Singh Solanki, Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Monohar Lal Khattar and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha accompanying the President. President presents awards to signal unit resident of India and the Supreme Government , Air Chief Marshal Arup Squadron had a rich tradition of valour and PCommander of Indian Armed Forces, Raha PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC, Chief of Air courage and had rendered distinguished Shri Pranab Mukherjee awarded the Staff, Air Marshal SB Deo, PVSM, AVSM, service to the nation both during peace prestigious President’s Standard to 501 VM, VSM, ADC, AOC-IN-C, Western Air and war since their inception. He added Signal Unit and 30 Squadron on 10 Nov 16 Command, Air Marshal Ravinder Kumar that their personnel, both past and at a magnificent ceremonial parade held Dhir, AVSM, VM, ADC, AOC-IN-C, South present, had put in relentless efforts in at Air Force Station Ambala. The Station Western Air Command along with other pursuit of excellence and set an example Commander of 501 Signal Unit Group dignitaries were also present on the for others to emulate. Captain Vineet Jindal and Commanding occasion , besides a host of serving and A photo exhibition was also organized Officer of 30 Squadron, Wg Cdr Abhay retired officials of the recipient units. on the occasion. To mark this glorious Arun Phansalkar received the President’s The event included a ceremonial
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