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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

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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 parade, chapter in the annals of the history of IAF, Standard. Aerobatic display by ‘Sarang’ and ‘Surya the President of India also released First The ceremony was also graced by Kiran Aerobatic Team’ and a synchronized Day Covers for both the units. Sh Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor drill demonstration by Air Warrior Drill The President’s Standard are bestowed of Haryana, Sh Monohar Lal Khattar, Team. upon a unit in recognition of the Chief Minister of Haryana and Senior Addressing the parade, Shri Pranab dedication and meritorious service Government officials from Haryana Mukherjee said that 501 Signal Unit and 30 rendered by it, which represents the honour of a unit and is displayed with pride on ceremonial occasions. It is akin to the “Nishaan’ that used to be carried by our erstwhile fighting forces, whose personnel would fight till the last man and last drop of blood to protect the “Nishaan”. The award of President’s Standard serves not only as a source of inspiration and esprit-de-corps among the fighting forces, but also a symbol of excellence.

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing First day Cover of 501 Signal Unit and 30 Squadron during President's Standard Presentation at Air Force Station Ambala.

8 9 Civil Helicopter Operations in India

HAL Vision for sowing seeds for forestation, fire fighting and Western origin as well as on HAL helicopters in the country in near future. in forests, rescue, policing, ambulance, design. Indian Army operates old Chetaks/ Meeting the technological urban taxi, pilgrimage, tourism, event Cheetah and different variants of HAL built requirements due to changing trends management, traffic management, heli- Advance Light Helicopters. Indian Navy in the Military aviation & warfare Helicopters and UAVs tourism are few of the upcoming roles for fleet comprises of HAL built helicopters redefining technologies remains a helicopters in civil operation. as well as western origin helicopters. major challenge for contemporary Long ago having realised potential for Indian Coast Guard operates majority of products. Military helicopters too versatility in role capabilitiy of a helicopter, helicopters which are HAL built. need be built incorporating latest and HAL delved into developing variants of Presently, approximately 300 helicopters futuristic technologies. India is aiming eth Walchand Hirachand envisioned and laid the its own designed helicopter-Advance are registered and flying in the India. to achieve economic growth and its foundation of aerospace industry in India before Light Helicopter. Initial version called These are used for policing, VIP movement security objectives through indigenous SIndependence when there was very little industrial ALH Mk-I and named as DHRUV was a , operations on offshore oil rigs, charter development of defence technologies. activity taking place in this country. This beginning has utility helicopter which performed in civil flights and heli tourism. Majority of these Number of initiatives has been taken by grown over the years and continues to flourish as Hindustan use too. ALH Mk-II was technologically are of western origin while a few of these are the Government to impart impetus in this Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the only company in India improved version with glass cockpit and HAL built. Considerations of safety, payload, direction. Make in India, opening defence which builds aircraft, helicopter, aero-engines, systems and higher power engine, primarily aimed at manufacturing for Indian private industry, accessories under transfer of technology and own designs. A high altitude operations. Weaponising increase in Foreign direct investment, vertically integrated company with 20 production divisions ALH was the next version development, simplification of procedures through and 10 co-located R&D Centres at multiple locations in christened as RUDRA and has since been Defence Procurement Procedure-2016 are the country, it indulges in manufacture, repair, overhaul, inducted by defence services. Further few of these initiatives. upgrades, life cycle support for both fixed wing and rotary developments brought in a derivative, HAL adopted contemporary wing platforms in operation with the Indian Defence Forces. Light Combat Helicopter, fully armed with technologies such as Hingeless Main During 75 years of its existence, HAL has successfully designed weapons, missiles and electronic warfare. cabin size drive the needs for twin engine Rotor, Bearing less Tail Rotor, Integrated and developed variety of platforms. Advance Light Helicopter, This platform is entering manufacture helicopters though many of them operated Dynamic System, Anti-resonance Isolation a 5 tonne class rotary wing platform, is one of the most phase. Another development has been in India are single engine versions in Civil System, Full Authority Digital Electronic successful indigenously designed platform which has been the Light Utility Helicopter primarily for operations. Pawan Hans, a public sector, is Control for engine, Automatic Flight inducted in service by all arms of Indian Defence Forces. Reconnaissance and Surveillance role. one of the major operator in Civil aviation Control System, integrated architecture Recently, HAL has made a humble beginning in development HAL has also initiated design activities besides ONGC, industrial houses, State display system, glass cockpit etc in of unmanned aerial vehicle. for medium lift helicopter in 10-12 tonne Governments and individual operators. development of its ALH. Weaponised A helicopter, with its inherent capability of vertical lift, hover, class. Dhruv has proven its capabilities in With new, modern, improved version and Light Combat Helicopter are operation from any firm surface, is a versatile machine. It can multiple roles including utility helicopter, infrastructure particularly in Tier –I cities, integrated with modern weapons, turret be configured for multiple roles for exploitation in military and transport, search and rescue, policing, new helipads atop high rise buildings, gun, rockets and missiles. Besides, these civil use. From basic role of ferrying personnel to combat, troop counter insurgency, higher altitudes, important locations, improved economic versions boast of adequate electronic movement, logistical support in different terrains, reconnaissance civilian and armed roles. status of individuals, traffic congestions, warfare suite. Future warfare necessitates and surveillance, counter-insurgency, a helicopter is a potent, low Currently around 1100 helicopters are medical needs, tourism, event secured communications on board the Mr. D K Venkatesh cost military platform. In civil operations, helicopters have been operating in India with 75% of these management etc, helicopter operations helicopter, secured data links, inter- Director, Engineering and R & D, HAL deployed for VIP movement, disaster management, off-shore oil in defence sector with armed forces. in Civil sector are poised for growth operatability, enhanced survivability exploration, movement of Industry captains and their executives. Indian Air Force has the largest inventory in the country. Application in Energy in net-centric warfare. Accordingly, Moving machinery for road building in high altitudes, errection comprising helicopter from light weight sector, forest management, aforestation helicopters need be developed for these of high tension power lines, washing of high tension insulators, category to heavy lift category, of Russian would further add to the population of capabilities. Indian industry would be

10 11 A schematic of UAV System used for entertainment and social events the enemy from a distance. Most of the for the roles these are deployed for. the major player in developing these Recent conflict theatres in different parts Development Organisation (DRDO) photography. civilian applications use mini UAVs for Presently, all such sensor of required technologies/ products for integration on of the world have irrefutably established through its laboratories. National HAL has taken up development of observation and surveillance. MALE and resolution, accuracy, size and weight, helicopters for military operations. the advantages of Unmanned Air Vehicles Aerospace Laboratory under CSIR is UAVs on a small scale to start with and HALE UAVs are operated by armed forces reliability, secure are required to be In civil operations, major challenges, at (UAVs) in different war scenarios. These another entity which worked on Mini- is working on a mini-UAV. Capabilities for very long endurance observation sourced from abroad. Indian industry, present, are availability of skilled pilots, have been developed and deployed UAVs in the past. Lakshya, Rustom-I, have been demonstrated to potential missions. They can stay airborne for up academic and research institute are trained manpower for operations and in variety of size, shape and mission Nishant are few of the platform customers like CRPF, Indian Railways and to 36 hours for SIGNIT, images, videos, expected to develop such sensors maintenance, roles/ responsibilities and roles. Be it intelligence gathering, developed by Aeronautical Development Indian Army. However, development is yet data of the area under surveillance to the meeting the needs of defence and para- regulations for different state authorities. snooping, support to the land armies, Establishment (ADE). Next development to culminate into a marketable product. operator at the ground. Combat UAVs are military forces. With increased traffic, helicopters would or the combat role, UAVs have proved by ADE, Rustom-II, renamed as TAPAS 201, UAV System is complete with unmanned under development by various nations Modern warfare is developing towards be fitted with modern technologies like to be the machines, every defence force was successfully flown for the first time by vehicle, its control station, payload on to replace the fighter aircrafts with UAVs Network-centric warfare where all TCAS, TACAN, Satellite communications needs today. Besides, UAVs are assuming ADE on 15 Nov 2016. board for the role, communication link for fighting the war in future. United resources in the conflict theatre are and navigations, self protection in diverse roles with advent of technology, While DRDO completed the and support equipment like refuelling etc. States of America has converted F-16s to communicating with each other, inter- counter-insurgency and policing roles. in commerce, health, entertainment, development of these vehicles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been unmanned version. operatable, making use of C4ISR, Requirement of pilots is being met event management, sports, policing, production of Lakshya was carried out by developed both as fixed wing UAVs and Rotary wing UAVs (RUAVs) are similarly SIGNIT, SDRs, Satcoms, SatNavs, IRST, from armed forces (Retirees/Premature surveillance, counter-insurgency, HAL. With the exception of Lakshya and Rotary Wing UAVs. Fixed wing UAVS find classified on range of endurance and LDPs, Mssiles, Rockets, LGBs, PGMs, Retirees). To cater to this need, HAL terrorism at economic costs and minimum Nishant, others didnot go in production. major application for defense and are weight viz. miniature quad rotors Secured Data Links. The ability for operates Helicopter Academy for Training collateral damages. Now, TAPAS 201 (Rustom-II) anticipated categorized as weighing a few grams to Kmax, the 5400 manned and unmanned systems to by simulation of flying (HATSOFF) and is From micro-UAV of few grams to High to go in for bulk production, post  Micro UAVs(MAVs, weighing less kg RUAV. Capability of vertical takeoff share information will increase combat runs Rotary wing Academy to train pilots Altitude Long Endurance weighing a certification. than 2kgs) and hover make rotary UAVs attractive capability, enhance situational awareness, for helicopter flying. HAL provides full few tonnes; from simple entertainment Meanwhile, defence forces are  Mini UAVs ( weighing up to 25 kgs) for reconnaissance & surveillance, and improve flexibility of resources. fledged MRO facilities for its helicopters. photography to combat mission, dependent on foreign companies for their Tactical UAVs information gathering, photography Properly stabilized, implemented and However, this needs be augmented by delivering goods from e-commerce UAV needs, major requirements being  MALE (Medium Altitude Long applications. Quad rotors are the most maintained, interoperability will serve Indian industry as well. The MRO sector companies, medicines and even organs for met from Israel. With changing political Endurance) UAVs widely used VTOL UAVs due to simplicity as force multiplier, improve war-fighting is regulated by national and International transplant, simple payload like a camera scenario, India is looking for UAVs from US  HALE (High Altitude Long in construction and operation. These can capabilities, decrease integration regulatory bodies with operators and to high-tech payloads for net-centric too. Endurance) UAVs operate for duration from 10 minutes to timelines, simplify logistics, and reduce OEMs being required to adhere to warfares, UAVs are assuming diverse roles In the civil domain, there are Indian  Combat UAVs. 60 minutes. Quad rotors find use in civilian total ownership costs. UAVs are expected regulations and practices. Companies and applications. In military applications, companies who are coming up with applications like aerial photography, to take up increased responsibilities that perform such services require unmanned vehicles technology has development of small UAVs, also known This classification is mainly based on the power line inspection, wildlife monitoring in future conflicts. These need to be approval and certification of facilities and been extended for application on land as DRONES. These Drones are being endurance range, weight class and the etc. autonomous and assume self decision infrastructure by the necessary aviation and in sea. Unmanned mine sweepers, evaluated by para-military forces and altitude of operation. The micro and mini The Indian armed forces are currently making role. Communication needs safety bodies. Taxation issue on this unmanned submarines are some of the Indian Army, mainly for reconnaissance UAVs are mostly operated by the infantry evaluating a 2 kg quad rotor UAV ( Netra) be temper-proof, hacking tolerant and activity is under consideration by the recent developments. and surveillance in counter-insurgency forces for assisting infantry movement. produced by Idea Forge. fully secure. Finally, aim would be to Government. Taxation on Fuel etc is also Development of UAVs in India has operations and countering terrorist They help in assessment of the battlefield Major challenge in the field of UAVs minimising collateral damages- both men expected to be addressed in near future. been limited to Defence Research and activities. Smaller ones are also being areas and help the troops to identify would be availability of different sensors and materials.

12 13 thrust to collaboration with DRDO delivery of all the helicopters by HAL. laboratories and private industries in Based on ALH production, development Development of Eco-system in India for Helicopter & Systems programmes like Inertial Navigation GPS experience of LCH and LUH gained (INGPS) with Research Centre Imarat (RCI), in vendor development, outsourcing Servo Actuators with VSSC, Trivandrum & was fruitful in majority of conventional needs to partner for innovation and forces requires 384 helicopters and has Mission Computer with DARE, Bangalore machined parts, sheet metal parts, 5 axes over the years and are located across the growth using a holistic approach of an taken a dual-track approach, by which HAL etc. Currently, around 10% of its turnover CNC parts and tooling. length and breadth of the country, it is ecosystem. With the need to cut costs will supply 187Light Utility Helicopters is allocated for Research & Development The deliverables of future production prudent to involve other parties who have and deliver products faster, the Helicopter (LUH)of them and Russian Helicopter’s activities of the company. Helicopter programmes through expertise in O&M, HAL has entered into design, development and production Ka-226T would be the remaining. For indigenous development of outsourcing is not only for components & Tripartite agreements with O & M partners processes continue to undergo significant Accordingly, HAL has developed the helicopters, HAL has a well-established assemblies but also extended to assembly to offer O & M services. This enables changes. In the recent past, HAL’s 3-Tonne LUH and its maiden technical in-house R&D Centre, which has enriched of modular structures. Structural coupling offloading of HAL’s routine maintenance Helicopter Programs have reduced flight took place on 6th Sept 2016. the knowledge and expertise based on of modules, tail boom integration, final efforts and at the same time will ensure development time drastically through Recently, HAL has started preliminary experience of design and development equipping and flight testwould remain improvement in serviceability levels. Computer-Aided Design and Drafting design of India Multirole Helicopter of Advanced Light Helicopter in terms with HALs facilities. However the higher level maintenance (CADD), which enables R&D Centre to (IMRH) of 10-12 Tonne class, with a view to of skilled manpower, infrastructure, Eco-system development for will be retained by HAL.HAL will also like Design, Test and Manufacture entire enhance its Helicopter product range. ground testing and flight testing facilities. Systems &LRUs : to establish MRO network for future fleets Helicopter. Increasingly, HAL brought This focus on indigenisation in these Necessary hardware, software tools HAL R&D Centres at Accessories Complex of HAL made helicopters, using Public together teams comprising of Customers, Helicopter Programshas paved way to for design and manufacturing have are involved in Design & Development of Private Partnership (PPP) model. Designers and Production Engineers to build an ecosystem with effective supply been established. HAL has also used Mechanical aggregates as well as Electrical Quality Assurance : pool ideas and made decisions at every chain covering the complete lifecycle of extensively test facilities available in DRDO and Avionic equipment for use on Aircraft It is well known that the aerospace Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar phase of development. the platforms. laboratories and for niche areas, HAL has and Helicopters. Further, the production components have to meet stringent Executive Director (RWR&DC), HAL The true success of Dhruv, Advanced To build up an ecosystem for Aerospace & taken consultancy from IITs and IISc for centres manufacture the aggregates as quality control requirements for trouble- Light Helicopter (ALH) designed and Defence sectors, India needs technology Design Projects and Training of Designers well as Repair and Overhaul under Transfer free operations. Manufacturers must he Indian Aerospace industry is one developed by HAL, entered service in and capability to cover the complete in specialist areas. HAL has also involved of Technology (ToT). These efforts have meet strict quality standards to guarantee Tof the fastest growing sectors in India 2002. It is operated by the Indian Army, lifecycle of all Aerospace products Private industry for limited design resulted in gaining in-depth knowledge parts are of high quality material for safety with civil andDefence segments showing Indian Navy (IN), Indian Air Force (IAF), encompassing R&D, engineering, outsourcing. As part of human resource and expertise on Design, Manufacturing and reliability and made to stringent significant growth potential. HAL has Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Border manufacturing, testing and after sales development and to enhance knowledge, and Servicing of Systems and LRUs. With aerospace requirements. Directorate been engaged in licence production of Security Force (BSF). An important services. tie-up with reputed institutes having this background, HAL has now embarked General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance Aircrafts, Helicopters, Engines and Systems evolution for the Dhruv Mk-III fitted Overthenext decades, India undoubtedly dedicated department on Aeronautics/ on indigenous development of niche (DGAQA) performs this function for the for the last 75 years, contributing towards 1,400shp Turbomeca Ardiden 1H1/Shakti has the huge potential to become a Aerospace have been established for areas such as Cockpit Display systems, Military sector; DGCA is responsible for the self-reliance. In parallel, HAL also took up engines has enhanced high-altitude significant part of the global aerospace collaborative efforts and also to convert Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), Civil sector. While quality control in Indian indigenous Design, Development, Flight performance. Another incarnation is the supply chain with cost advantages in Engineers from Mechanical and Electrical Flight Data Recorder(FDR), Solid State manufacturing has improved significantly, testing, Certification and Manufacturing armed Dhruv Mk-IV, also known as the manufacturing, depending on the type streams to Aeronautical Engineers. Digital Video Recorder(SSDVR), etc.In new players in aeronautical field need to of Aircrafts, Helicopters & Systems thus Rudra is the Weaponised version of ALH. of component. Indian Aerospace industry Eco-system development in recent times, it is heartening to note that adapt themselves to the stringent quality contributing to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Made HAL has also developed a dedicated today has the technological capabilities Manufacturing : many private organisations have taken up standards. in India’. attack helicopter, called Light Combat to undertake complex manufacturing There has been a paradigm shift in indigenous development of LRUs, which Way Forward : Focused initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ Helicopter (LCH) and will produce more required for the sector – indeed there has the manufacturing policy whereby have now found its place in indigenous There exists a huge requirement of both campaign, and introduction of categories than 150 LCHs in coming years. been a remarkable growth of this sector, the manufacturing of components/ programmes such as LCA, ALH, LCH and civil and military helicopters in India in Defence Procurement such as ‘Buy The tandem-seat LCH is capable of as a large number of private players have subsystems and assembly of systems & LUH. List of Indian suppliers of Sub- coupled with the fact that at present, Indian’ and ‘Indigenously Designed, reaching 6,500m, making it far more entered the sector. airframe are now being envisaged to be systems / LRUs / Components are placed there exists vast gap between supply and Developed and Manufactured(IDDM)’ have suitable for warfare in mountainous parts When we look specifically at ‘Aerospace extensively outsourced instead of HAL at Enclosure. List of the indian suppliers is demand which is increasing year on year. provided a major thrust to industry players of the Himalayas than its contemporaries. ecosystem’ – factors like the supply and carrying out all the activities under a not exhaustive. Considering the above and the measures who are buoyed by the government’s The first LCH is planned to enter in the quality of engineers, the supply and cost single roof. However, such Design & Development taken by the Indian Government under commitment to upgrade India’s armed service in 2018-19, with its operational of workforce, the depth of the supply HAL has been encouraging partnerships efforts by Private industries needs to be revised DPP 2016 policies and guidelines, forces with indigenous products. clearance planned in February 2017. chain and the potential to reach critical with the private industries in the areas focussed to achieve timely certification the environment is very conducive for In this paper, emphasis is made on eco- The armament fit on LCH is same that of mass, is important. manufacturing and tooling. HAL has by meeting the mandatory qualification business both by government funded system development for aeronautical Rudra: a chin-mounted 20mm Turret Gun, Eco-system for R&D : further plans to outsource many of the requirements in terms of Hardware and organisations as well as for private products in general and for helicopters, four 70mm rocket pods and a pair of Air- HAL has evolved from Licence production non-core activities, labour oriented Software testing in close coordination industries who are willing to take a plunge in particular. Helicopter development and to-Air Missile launchers on stub wings. of Cheeta/Chetak helicopters starting activities to private industries through with CEMILAC, DGAQA and DGCA, as into aeronautical arena. HAL being the manufacturing is a high technology and The Electro-Optical Pod contains a CCD from 1960’s to Design & Development of the levels of Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 applicable and as stipulated in DDPMAS, pioneer and leading industry, has already capital intensive activity. Its value chain camera, Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR), indigenous helicopters since 1984. HAL supplier base. Many private industries are AFQMS, CAR-21 procedures. extended its hand for cooperation with is characterised by a long project life Laser Range Finder and Laser Designator. has 10 R&D Centres dealing with Design moving up the value chain, from being Eco-system development all such private industries to be partners cycle spanning R&D, Engineering design, Further, LCH is equipped with Helmet &Development of aircraft, helicopters, suppliers of components to suppliers in Maintenance, Repair in its endeavors. Further HAL has also Manufacturing, Assembly, Maintenance, Mounted Display System with NVG aircraft accessories and avionics. Many of packaged assemblies and systems to and Overhaul (MRO) : taken various steps to establish the eco- Repair and Overhaul. The factors compatibility. important indigenous development HAL. This strategic change in HAL policy Current business of HAL encompasses system in Design, Production and Repair/ influencing development of eco-system The Indian Army and Air Force have long projects like ALH, IJT, HTT40, LCH, LUH, is driven by the necessity for HAL to Production, Sales and Provision of Overhaul. for R&D, Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul relied on ageing Chetak and Cheetah craft Mission Computer& Display systems, become an assembler / lead integrator of Customer Services to Customers. HAL has HAL looks forward to working with and the associated topics are highlighted. in the light utility role. These helicopters Hydro-mechanical systems etc., have the flying platform to achieve economic created its own Maintenance, Repair and Private Industries in India as we move Development of eco-system : have proven remarkably well for high- been launched which will increase advantage and focus on core activities Overhaul (MRO) Division for helicopters ahead into an exciting phase for To address the challenges of the altitude operations though they are indigenous content of of aircraft & viz. final assembly of helicopter, system to support all products. As the number Helicopter Development & Production. 21stcentury, the Indian Aerospace industry overdue for replacement. The armed equipment. HAL is also giving additional Integration, acceptance, flight testing and of delivered helicopters has increased

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16 17 Defence Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar speaking at the inauguration of Helicopter Engines MRO Pvt. Limited (HE-MRO), a Joint Venture of HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines (Safran HE) at Sattari District, North Goa on October 23, 2016 Defence Minister Inaugurates HAL-Safran JV for Helicopter Engines

he Defence Minister, Mr. Manohar The JVC brings about the synergy of Together we are committed to delivering Parrikar inaugurated Helicopter the expertise from HAL and SafranHE world-class support to our customers, TEngines MRO Pvt. Limited (HE- in the field of ROH of Safran family both in India and throughout the region”. MRO), a Joint Venture of HAL and Safran of engines. This partnership will With a fleet of over 1,000 engines, Helicopter Engines (SafranHE), France improve customer satisfaction through including 250 TM333 and 250 Shakti, at Sattari District, North Goa. The JV will improved serviceability, reduced cycle India’s armed forces are one of the largest provide maintenance, repair and overhaul time for ROH, availability of spares, operators of Safran-designed helicopter (MRO) services for Safran TM333 2B2 and troubleshooting, field support and engines. Shakti is the Indian designation HAL Shakti engines installed on HAL-built modifications to overcome design for the Safran Ardiden 1H1, co-developed helicopters operated by the Defence deficiencies. The MRO Centre plans with HAL and produced under license. Services. to progressively support engines of Shakti is fitted to HAL’s ALH/Dhruv Speaking on the occasion Mr. Parrikar International Operators and other and has been selected to power the said this is a step towards creating engines as mutually agreed between HAL-designed Light Combat Helicopter employment opportunities with the the partners. In addition to carrying out (LCH). The Ardiden 1U variant powers corresponding boost to the economic overhaul activities at Goa, the JV will the new Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), activities in Goa. “This is the right place also provide support through Certified a three-ton single-engine aircraft that for MRO activities related to helicopter Maintenance Centers located centrally made its maiden flight in September engines. We have a local talent to meet at customer bases. 2016. the skill requirement for the project. The centre will support helicopter SafranHE has maintained a presence There will be more expectations from all engines operated by national and in India for over 60 years in its three core of us and we will progress”, he added. international operators from a 1,000 sqm markets – aerospace, defense and security. Mr. Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister office and a 3,800 sqm facility. It will have With a workforce of 2,500 domestic of Goa, Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, the capability of repairing 50 engines in employees, its activities range from R&D Mr. Bruno Even, CEO Safran Helicopter the initial period and subsequently the to design, production and maintenance. Engines and other senior officials were number could reach 100. The centre’s Safran now powers and/or equips 65% present on the occasion. capabilities may be enlarged to include of Indian airplanes and helicopters, and Mr. Raju said the JV reflects the other engines as mutually agreed. Safran is the chief supplier of key systems and longstanding relationship between HAL Helicopter Engines and HAL will provide equipment for the Rafale. and Safran Helicopter Engines. “Goa is their customers with world-class service Besides helicopter engines, Safran has a natural choice for this. With demand including optimized engine availability. partnered with HAL over decades through for helicopters engines rising, the sky Mr. Bruno Even, commented “HE-MRO local businesses such as Aircraft Engines is the only limit in this business”, he said marks a new step in the long-lasting (180-employee JV in Bangalore) and and thanked the state Government for and fruitful partnership between Safran Electronics & Defense equipment (Inertial providing all the support in making this and HAL. We are extremely proud of the Navigation Systems & Automated Flight JV a reality. continued confidence placed in us by HAL. Control Systems).

18 19 Israeli MOD purchases Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presenting the National Rafael’s MSME Award to Mr. R.Sundar, CEO, Aerospace Engineers, Salem, Trophy Active Tamil Nadu at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), in Ludhiana. Protection The Chief Minister of Punjab Shri Parkash Singh Badal also seen. System

Ministry of Defense sraeli Ministry of Defense Director Force) Ground Forces, conducted Elbit Systems Ready With General, Gen. (res) Udi Adam, a series of successful tests on the Directorate of Iinstructed the Directorate of Namer APC equipped with the Trophy Production and Procurement (DOPP) System. Completion of the trials and Production and Solutions for Warfighters to purchase hundreds of additional the integration process allowed for the Trophy active protection systems (APS), procurement and production of hundreds Procurement to ort Worth, Texas: Elbit Systems of manufactured by Rafael. The volume of additional Trophy systems. FAmerica (ESA) has showcased its is estimated at hundreds of millions of Trophy, the winner of Israel's Security purchase hundreds family of advanced targeting systems, shekels. The new order will ensure that Prize, is considered the best active including the Common Laser Range every new Merkava 4 tank and Namer protection system of its kind in the world, of Rafael's Trophy Finder-Integrated Capability (CLRF-IC) APC will be equipped with the Trophy and is the only operational, combat- Mr M V Gowtama,CMD, BEL presenting the divident cheque to Union and Enhanced Joint Terminal Attack system, providing significant additional proven APS. During Operation Protective systems, worth Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar. Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director Controller Laser Target Designator protection for every tank and APC. Edge in 2014, Trophy intercepted (Marketing),BEL, Shri A.K.Gupta ,Secretary (Defence Production) also seen. (EJTAC LTD) at the Association of the In recent months, the Tank Management numerous Hamas anti-tank missile attacks hundreds of United States Army Annual Meeting in Program at the Ministry of Defense, on IDF tanks and APCs. As a result, Trophy Washington, D.C. together with the IDF (Israeli Defense changed the image. millions of shekels The CLRF-IF and EJTAC LTD are the results of ESA’s focused research and BEL pays Rs.261 cr final development effort for advancing handheld targeting technologies and tactical laser based systems to improve engagement accuracy and enhance dividend to Govt communications between the sensor to shooter. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics crores six lakhs eighteen thousand “ESA is committed to providing our Ltd (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 170% one hundred thirty five only), payable nation’s Army innovative systems and to the Government of India for 2015-16. on the shares held by the President of technologies designed to increase Mr M V Gowtama,CMD, BEL along India and Government nominee, to the mission effectiveness and provide witrh Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, Director Defence Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar, the necessary lethality, flexibility and (Marketing), BEL, presented the 145% final at New Delhi on October 24, 2016. The protection required for multi-domain dividend cheque of Rs. 261,06,18,135/- 25% Interim Dividend was paid to the operations,” commented Raanan (Rupees two hundred and sixty one Government of India in February 2016. Horowitz, president and chief executive officer at ESA.

20 21 Lockheed Martin to India: Buy F-16, Helitracker Flight Following made Plane Simple Win our Production Line and carry portable tracking & operators as a boon that enhances the fleet management system for situation awareness of their air assets. Production in India will bring down will make the fighter cheaper Hyour aircrafts “Imagine you knowing where your There has always been a need for a aircraft is “minute by minute” 1000s of n spite of the changed political scenario shifting their operation to other countries to IAF picking up the aircraft for its fleet, connected aircraft. Flight departments miles away is a huge peace of mind for us” in the US, its defense major Lockheed and creating a loss of employment to local Abhay Paranjape, National Executive, India of the military, corporate and says a MOD user IMartin repeated and assured the offer people. But Lockheed Martin has started said, “Yes”. He said it is conditional to assured commercial aircrafts have always longed The use of Helitracker” exceeds the to move its lone production line of the latest the groundwork with the hope that India orders from the Indian Air Force which is to be “air linked” with their aircrafts. requirements for flight following both version of fighter aircraft F 16-Block 70 to would accept its offer of moving its F-16 looking to acquire new aircraft to beef up its With Helitracker, keeping track of your as per the CAR’s issued & Air Safety India from Texas. fighter aircraft production line from the US depleting strength. aircrafts just got easier. Flight following circular 04 of 2014. In addition to tracking, The new facility will meet the Indian as to India. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has using this portable device provides Elektronik Lab’s advanced solution well as the global requirement for its fighter Interacting with media persons in New said India will choose at least one more improves situational awareness and in provides important inputs into a planned management tool with access to the planes. However, the company made it Delhi, Howard said the company wants to aircraft, besides the indigenous Tejas, turn also the operational safety of all maintenance system which also addresses following information at the tip of their clear that the proposal is “conditional” to make F 16-Block 70 “for India, from India for the IAF through the ‘Make in India’ aircrafts. As it is a self contained carry safety management issues (SMS) as laid fingers:- IAF choosing the world’s largest-sold fighter and export to the world”. However, he route. Lockheed Martin, which has sold on unit no complicated installation is out by CAR section 1 series C part 1 of  Flight position in Lat, Long & altitude aircraft for its fleet. “The offer we have given parried questions on whether the company 4,588 F16s in the world, faces competition required. 20th July 2010.  Speed and course to the Indian government is unmatched and is willing to give a commitment not to from its American rival Boeing (F/A-18E), The ideal SAR tool With Helitracker, flight departments  Waypoint checks and alerts from our side unprecedented,” Randall L sell F16s to Pakistan saying it will be part Dassault Aviation of France (Rafale), Millions of dollars are being spent on can monitor minute by minute, the  View your aircrafts on a map or radar Howard, F16 Business Development head at of discussions between the Indian and Swedish plane Gripen by Saab and the SAR operations after an aircraft ditches movements of their helicopters or aircrafts view Lockheed Martin, said in New Delhi. American governments. Eurofighter. All these companies have at sea. We have seen a spate of aircrafts anywhere in the world using Elab's  Flight path taken and deviation alert President-elect of the US, Donald Trump, Asked if the offer to move the production offered to set up a production facility in ditching at sea in the Bay of Bengal in trackmyflyt.com or helitracker.com portal. if any had blamed the American companies for line from Fort Worth to India is conditional New Delhi. the past few years. Massive Search & This user friendly software is available  Geofencing breach alerts if entering Rescue efforts mounted from air, surface either as a cloud based application or as restricted airspace sea search and underwater submarine a local server based solution. Powered by  Planned maintenance tools for timely search have proved futile. 100s of crores a host of essential tracking applications & maintenance & replacement of spares have been spent on these efforts. With services the viewing software has a built  Logistic management records for helitracker on board the SAR teams in potent network DBMS and geolocation takeoff, landing and flight time logs could have pin pointed the area of databases for flight data analysis.  Flight recorder for replay for analysis incident more accurately. Weather reports for all airports in India is & training Helitracker removes the Search out of available on their helitracker app. Since the Elektronik Lab a company based out of Search & Rescue software is a Made in India development Chennai that has provided solutions for Now for the first time, an Indian any level of customization is possible. They real life issues to many governments. company – Elektronik Lab India (P) Ltd are happy to discuss any customization Tsunami warning systems, tracking of based in Chennai, has developed the requirements that a client can have. fishing vessels after the 26/11 attacks “helitracker” that is seen by Military With helitracker.com flight departments and the VVIP air to ground network are a aircrafts, helicopter and business jet and logistic managers have the best few of the key projects that the company has executed in the last decade. The company’s new “helitracker” enables any aircraft to be tracked globally when the unit is placed on the avionic panel of an aircraft. Considered as a PED ( Portable Electronic Device) over 30,000 such trackers are being used in the USA for flight following.

Summary  Hand portable unit hence no installation or certification is required.  Helitracker improves the Surveillance, Safety & Security for your fleet  Helitracker is small and portable and the unit can easily be taken from aircraft to aircraft  Helitracker runs on the most Helitracker kept on the avionics panel top fixed by Velcro & cable routed reliable satellite network in the to behind the pilot’s seat where the portable battery was kept world-INMARSAT

22 23 Massive deals for cementing a loving relationship ESA Goes for New Kamov-226T utility helicopters in India in a deal worth over USD one billion. Under the agreement, at least 200 helicopters Leaders would be produced to replace the lbit Systems of America aging and obsolete Cheetah and Chetak (ESA), the U.S subsidiary of fleets of the armed forces. The Kamov EElbit Systems Ltd, named helicopters are capable of operating at Tiffany Nesbit as Vice President of heights of 20,000 feet and once inducted Engineering and Douglas Sandklev will take over the role of maintaining the as Vice President of Technology and forward posts on the Siachen glacier. Innovation. Nesbit and Sandklev Besides this, a memorandum of will be in charge of advancements understanding (MoU) was signed for in the innovation of field-proven setting up an investment fund of $1 Reading out a statement to the media in that it will be formalised by mid next technologies and solutions to help billion (nearly Rs 6,652.75 crore). Another the presence of Putin, the Prime Minister year. Chemezov said that if all goes meet US war fighter’s mission needs. MoU was signed between India's ISRO appreciated Russia's understanding and well the system will start getting “We are pleased with the selection and the Russian state space agency on support of India's actions to fight cross- delivered to India in 2020. of Tiffany and Doug to lead the collaboration in space technology. border terrorism, an oblique reference Russia agreeing to deliver and transfer way as we continue our focus on All these deals assert that Russia will to India's surgical strike across the LoC technology for the Ka-226T multi-role the research and development of remain India’s major defence and targeting terror launch pads. "Russia's helicopter and the Teg or Grigorovich- innovative technologies that will strategic partner. clear stand on the need to combat class frigates, would help India's further advance our solutions and The most critical deal among these was terrorism mirrors our own. We deeply ambitions to develop its indigenous capabilities,” commented Raanan the IGA for the purchase of S-400 long- appreciate Russia's understanding and capabilities. This will positively Horowitz, president and chief range air defence missile system which support of our actions to fight cross- influence the sectors of naval ship executive officer of Elbit Systems of ejuvenating the decades-old the Indian Air Force. China became the has the capability to destroy incoming border terrorism, that threatens our building and general shipbuilding, America. “Across the industry, Tiffany alliance between India and Russia, first export customer of the S-400 last hostile aircraft, including stealth, besides entire region. We both affirmed the something that India with its and Doug are recognized as effective Rthe two countries announced year when it signed a USD 3 bn deal for missiles and drones at ranges of up to need for zero tolerance in dealing with necessities requires strongly. team leaders with vision and drive to three major defence deals worth 43,000 six systems. 400 km. terrorists and their supporters," Modi Through Ka-226T multirole execute our complex technological crores of Indian rupees on the sidelines Stealth Frigates This missile system will give the country said. helicopters, Russia will be transferring developments.” of the BRICS summit which concluded in The deal signed for four improved Krivak a quantum jump in its capability against Putin, on his part, said both countries modern technology that will benefit Nesbit has over 25 years of Goa recently. or Talwar class stealth frigates is expected incoming missiles, including ballistic, have close cooperation in fighting India not just for this project but for aerospace experience in research and These include: to cost more than USD 3 billion. Under besides drone or aircraft from both terrorism. Modi said the "highly future projects, for the development of development leadership in various 1.One Inter-Governmental Agreement the agreement, two will be built in Russia Pakistan and China. India plans to deploy productive" outcomes of the meeting its own helicopter industry. companies all over the world. Bringing (IGA) for five S-400 Triumf air defence and the other two in India with Russian three such systems along the border clearly establish the special and There will be negotiations after which over twenty years of experience to systems assistance. with Pakistan and two along the border privileged nature of strategic partnership the contract will be signed. Any figures the Elbit Systems of America role 2.Another similar agreement for four India had procured six frigates of the with China. between the two countries. They also lay or timeline will be part of that contract. of Vice President of Technology stealth frigates and same class in two different batches and has Sources said that each system, having the foundations for deeper defence and Actual cost of each of the deals and the and Innovation, Sandklev will work 3.A joint venture to manufacture been very pleased with the performance eight launchers, a control centre, radar economic ties in years ahead. timeframe for the projects would be closely with customers.With anotable Kamov-226T helicopters in India. of the 4,000 tonne frigate, which pack a lot and 16 missiles as reloads, would cost According to Sergei Chemezov, CEO finalized only once the negotiations aerospace and defense career, S-400 air defence system of firepower in comparison to their size. over USD one billion each. of Rostec State Corporation, Russia were complete. India will decide the Sandklev’sexperience is marked The S-400 is considered one of the most Helicopters It is capable of firing three types of umbrella organisation encompassing locations for implementing the project. by technological innovations and advanced long range missile system in A Memorandum of Understanding missiles, creating a layered defence, over 700 high-tech companies According to defence experts these sustained business growth. the world and can tackle all incoming (MoU) was signed for a Joint Venture and simultaneously engaging 36 including all military firms, the contract massive deals will further cement the With a rich legacy of delivering airborne targets at ranges of up to 400 to be set up by Hindustan Aeronautics targets. It can hit targets at a speed of negotiations for the air defence Indo-Russian defence relationship. advanced military systems toair and km. Five systems will cost over Rs. 39,000 Limited (HAL) and Rostec State 17,000 km an hour. This is faster than systems will start now and it is hoped ground forces, ESA is focused on key crore and the system will be operated by Corporation of Russia to manufacture any aircraft in the world. growth vectors, including precision technology, secure networks and communications, aviation advanced threat detection, helmet mounted display solutions, border security, and ground combat vehicle modernization. The company’s commitment to these growth areas will provide innovative solutions for the war fighter. For more details on ESA: www. elbitsystems-us.com.

24 25 Mr M V Gowtama takes

Shri G. Mohan Kumar, Defence Secretary, Govt. of India addressing the gathering charge as CMD, BEL at the 270th Defence Accounts Department Day three-and-a-half years, his team was development, testing and installation Function, in New Delhi. able to design, develop, manufacture, and commissioning activities. However, a deliver and commission the first Cyclone new D&E division was established in 2006 Warning Radar at Paradip in Orissa. The to address future businesses in line with Cyclone Warning Radar development the new defence procurement policy team won the R&D Award. and Mr Gowtama had the opportunity Mr Gowtama was transferred to to lead this D&E group as AGM. He was the Hyderabad Unit in May 1986. At able to establish strong R&D teams at Hyderabad Unit, he worked in the D&E, Hyderabad Unit for product / sub-system Testing, System Integration, Installation & development, engineering for different Commissioning groups of Ajanta project platforms and development of complex till 1998. His team developed in-house the software. high voltage power supplies for Ajanta. He Mr M V Gowtama took over as GM completed MTech in Advanced Electronics (Technology Planning) at BEL’s Corporate from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological Office in Bangalore on February 1, 2010. University, Hyderabad, while in service. Later he served as GM (Milcom) / BEL- New Focus on Innovation: AFI KLM E&M M V Gowtama has taken charge as the From 1998 to 2006, he worked on the Bengaluru and was Executive Director Chairman and Managing Director of Sangraha programme of the Indian Navy. (Missile Systems) / BEL-Bengaluru till his Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics With ToT from DLRL, his team developed elevation as CMD, BEL. Limited (BEL) on November 8, 2016. different ESM systems for submarines, Mr M V Gowtama was born on Makes Key Appointments He joined BEL at its Ghaziabad Unit in helicopters, medium and long-range June 26, 1961, in Tenali, the small yet January 1983 as a Probationary Engineer. aircraft. They also developed in-house a famous town of Andhra Pradesh. He He was initially posted to the D&E-Radar light-weight ESM system for small ships completed his B.Tech in Electronics and ir France Industries KLM in Material Science as well as an Executive a stint as head of KLM E&M’s Middle East Division where he contributed to the called Sanket. Communications from Sri Venkateswara Engineering & Maintenance (AFI MBA in General Management (ESSEC / & Asia Line Maintenance Department, he development of the Receiver sub-system Traditionally, project teams at University College of Engineering, AKLM E&M) is in a move for strategic Mannheim University). With a 15-year was notably involved in the first manager of Cyclone Warning Radar. In about Hyderabad used to look after ToT, Tirupati, in 1983. acceleration in support of new-generation track record in aviation, he has occupied a exchange between Air France and KLM in aircraft fleets and digital innovation number of key positions within Air France the wake of the merger between the two applied to aircraft maintenance. Industries, where, since 2013, he had been groups. Following a subsequent move to With this in mind, AFI KLM E&M has made Chief Operating Officer, Engine Services. the AIR FRANCE KLM Passenger Division, he three appointments namely Vincent Appointed Vice President Procurement returned to the Engineering & Maintenance Metz as Director Strategy, Robert Pruim AIR FRANCE KLM Engineering & sector, becoming Director Business as Vice President Procurement, and of Maintenance, Robert Pruim has occupied Development at AFI KLM E&M in April 2016. Rodolphe Parisot as Vice President Digital a number of positions of responsibility Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Innovation. All three will sit on the AIR within the Group. Holding a Master’s & Maintenance is a major multi-product FRANCE KLM Engineering & Maintenance degree in Mathematics (Numeric MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) AEROMAG SPECIAL ISSUE & SHOW DAILIES Executive Committee. Analysis & Informatics) obtained at provider. With a workforce of over 14,000, The appointment of Rodolphe Parisot Utrecht University, he started out in AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive as Vice President Digital & Innovation 1986 as manager of the KLM Passenger technical support for airlines, ranging Aero India 2017, Bangalore highlights the Group’s determination Operations Training Centre. He moved from engineering and line maintenance to position itself as a leading player in to the Engineering & Maintenance sector to engine overhaul, aero structure, and For Publishing Articles, Advertisements, Please contact : the new technologies, innovations, and in 2000 as head of the Line Maintenance FTR support, as well as the management, new generation products on the global Production Unit. After heading up repair and supply of aircraft components, Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India Building, MRO market. Rodolphe Parisot will be International Sales as part of the joint AFI structured around a powerful logistics tasked with maximizing innovation and KLM E&M sales organization, he had been network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, digitization capabilities throughout appointed Vice President Strategy AFI 1,500 aircraft operated by 200 major the AFI KLM E&M network, and to KLM E&M. international and domestic airlines. Bangalore 560075. Karnataka ,INDIA. transform them into drivers of efficiency Appointed Director Strategy AFI KLM E&M, AFI KLM E&M was voted MRO of the and high performance on behalf of Vincent Metz graduated from Eindhoven Year 2015 and 2016 by Aviation Week Tel - + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 Group activities for the benefit of its University of Technology with a Master Magazine. Airline Economics voted it as customers. of Science in Industrial Engineering and MRO of the Year 2014, 2015 and 2016. 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26 27 Esterline Supplies Illuminated Esterline Smart Display Selected Cockpit Controls for New Cessna for US Army Defence System

verett, Washington: Esterline Control & verette, Washington: The Esterline Codis SV-126 smart Communication Systems is supplying all display has been selected by the US Army PEO Missiles Eilluminated switch components and the overhead Eand Space, Cruise Missile Defense Systems, working with lighting panel for the cockpit of the new Cessna Citation The Boeing Company, for the turret gunner position on the AN/ Longitude super- midsize business jet, manufactured by TWQ-1 Avenger Air Defense System. The Codis SV-126 display Textron Aviation Inc. replaces a legacy computing environment that has reached its Esterline products on the Citation Longitude cockpit end of life and allows for greater flexibility in managing technical include Korry 389 and 1380 LED pushbutton switches, refresh cycles of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products. overhead lighting-control panel, and illuminated knobs, The SV-126 unit is a 10-inch rugged XGA (1024x768) LED- as well as Janco rotary control products. Esterline's backlight display with COM Express architecture and Intel comprehensive offering provides a consistent mobile multi-core CPUs that enable easy updates to the latest human-machine interface throughout the cockpit, processors. It delivers the graphics and processing power of in both lighting uniformity and tactile response from a rugged computer for high-performance visualization in a component to component. compact footprint. Other features include: “Esterline is proud to continue its long association with Fan-less design Textron Aviation and the Citation family of business Low-reflection, optically-bonded, index-matched, high- jets," said Mike McCoy, president of Esterline Control & contrast display Communication Systems' Korry facility. "Our pioneering Impact-resistant, glass-on-glass analog resistive touchscreen advances in high-reliability control solutions and LED Intel® DualCore i33120ME, 2x2.4GHz, 8GB RAM with Integrated lighting technology have allowed us to support Textron Intel HD Graphics 4000. Aviation's goal of offering its customers a state-of-the- 128 GB field-removable SSD art, cost-effective cockpit." The Avenger Air Defense System, designated AN/TWQ-1, is an Esterline Control & Communication Systems American self-propelled short-range surface-to-air missile system (www.esterline.com/controlandcommunication) used by the U.S. Army. It protects ground units against fixed- designs and produces leading technology control wing aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial and communication components and subsystems vehicles.Esterline Control and Communication Systems ( www. for today's advanced requirements, focusing esterline.com /controlandcommunication ) designs and produces on delivering high-reliability human-machine leading technology control and communication components interface (HMI) solutions to its customers across the and subsystems for today's advanced requirements, focusing on globe. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Esterline delivering high-reliability human-machine interface (HMI) solutions Corporation (NYSE: ESL), an international specialized to its customers across the globe. It is a wholly owned subsidiary aerospace and defense company headquartered in of Esterline Corporation (NYSE: ESL), an international specialized Bellevue, Wash., that employs about 13,000 people aerospace and defense company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash, worldwide. that employs about 13,000 people worldwide. Elbit Systems Reports 2016 Q3 Results aifa (Israel): Elbit Systems the third quarter of 2016, as compared outside Israel. Approximately 48% of Ltd, the international high to $233.5 million (30.5% of revenues) the current backlog is scheduled to be Htechnology company, in the third quarter of 2015. GAAP performed during 2016 and 2017. reported its consolidated results for gross profit in the third quarter of 2016 The Board of Directors declared a the quarter ended September 30, was $230.4 million (29.5% of revenues), dividend of $0.4 per share for the 2016, demonstrating growth and an as compared to $223.3 million (29.2% third quarter of 2016. The dividend improvement in profit. It recorded gains, of revenues) in the third quarter of will be paid from income generated as for the second time this year, from a 2015. Preferred Income on December 5, 2016, commercial spin-off business. The Company’s backlog of orders net of taxes and levies, at the rate of Revenues in the third quarter of 2016 as of September 30, 2016, totaled 20%. were $780.8 million, as compared to 6,836 million, as compared to 6,420 Elbit Systems Ltd is engaged in a wide $764.8 million in the third quarter of million as of September 30, 2015. range of defense, homeland security and 2015. Non-GAAP gross profit amounted Approximately 69% of the current commercial programs throughout the to $238.1 million (30.5% of revenues) in backlog is attributable to orders from world.

28 29 Hind Defence Equipment Pvt. Ltd.

Future of Indian Defence against Terror regions in the world. As our Nation strides into the very capable and innovative India shares over leadership of our Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India 15,000km of land border with its neighbours and a coastline can now foresee a bright, safe and prosperous future. border of over 7,000km. A nation’s security is essential to ensure the well being of all To ensure maximum safety along these borders, it is a must to citizens, with this in mind Hind Defence Equipment Pvt. Ltd. is innovate and modernise the Process and approach of gathering proud to present, Tier 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems with various intelligence through Constant surveillance and reconnaissance. applications for the Brave Indian Armed Forces. For this very purpose Hind Defence Equipment Pvt. Ltd. We believe that “intelligence” is the key to ensure a safe and along with American Partner Martin UAV would like to present harmonious environment in our great nation. the three aerial systems that will integrate Surveillance and The Future reconnaissance in the harshest conditions along our borders, The international border of India is one of three largest without risking the lives of our brave JAWANS. borders in the world, having extreme climatic conditions, India’s border is also one of the most sensitive and volatile

SUPER-BAT The Super-Bat is a Lightweight compact and a very easy to use system. Weighing just about 20kg the Super-Bat is ideal for a Quick Catapult Launch from a small opening. The Endurance of the Super- Bat exceeds 10 hours and with a powerful heavy fuel based engine and it is capable of launching from an altitude of 14,000ft with ease. Being Lightweight, easy to handle, manoeuvre and carry the Super-Bat is best fit for long endurance along the highest altitude border lines of India.

up to 12 hours. The BAT-4 system is ideal for situations where BAT-4 a supply drop is essential. Supplies such as medications, EVAC The Bat-4, nicknamed the “payload workhorse”, lives up to guides, clandestine messengers and even small arms and the nickname. Weighing in at just under 60kg, this UAS has the ammunitions. capability of housing a 10kg payload, with an endurance of

“Indigenously Design, Develop and Manufacture” the new Tier V-BAT 4 surveillance and combat UAS in India. The V-Bat is the first of its kind VTOL UAS, with a near zero footprint. This is arguably the most versatile UAS in the world. The perfect VTOL and near zero footprint makes the V-Bat suitable for Shipboard, Canyon and virtually any unprepared area for launch and recovery. With a perfect VTOL allowing the V-Bat to hover at command the V-Bat is capable of using of a speed range from 0 - 90kts. Having a Ceiling Height of 15,000ft, and an endurance of 8+ hours the V-Bat also comes with vast options in payload integration. All BATS have capabilities of integrating the following payloads: • E/O & IR Camera • Radio monitoring systems • Communications Systems As these systems are the leading technology in the world, Hind Defence Equipment Equipment Pvt. Ltd. with partner Martin UAV is prepared to

30 31 Stay Together, Fly in Formation Dr.Nair to Aerospace Industries and SMEs Cyberbit EDR Chosen for Network World Asia Award

yberbit Endpoint Detection and improve detection algorithms and technology” said Adi Dar, CEO of Dr C.G Krishnadas Nair, Hony. President of SIATI in this Response, whose cybersecurity leverages big-data to run multi- Cyberbit. “At Cyberbit, we believe that interview with Aeromag points out the real challenge for the Csolutions protect the world’s dimensional analysis on large amounts products should use state-of-the-art most sensitive systems, is the winner of endpoint data. As a result, it reveals technology to help security staff be Indian aerospace industries and SMEs. of the Rising Star - Endpoint Detection malicious activity that is invisible to better at their work. We believe that He is of the opinion that these industries and SMEs should & Response Solution category in conventional EDR solutions, dramatically security products should work for NetworkWorld Asia 2016 Readers' accelerates response time and minimizes people and not the other way around,” work together and fly in formation to achieve greater heights Choice Awards, recognising technology false alerts. Cyberbit’s user experience added Dar. on performance and make India a global player and a ‘net providers which have made the most visualizes the entire attack storyline and Created to protect the most high-risk exporter’. He advocates for their combined strength to attract impact on Asian end-user organizations enables both experienced and junior organisations in the world, Cyberbit in 2016. analysts to understand the attack and secures enterprises and critical foreign OEMs of reputation to form strategic alliance and In the Rising Star categories, respond rapidly. infrastructure against advanced cyber investments in India building partnership. NetworkWorld Asia readers vote for Cyberbit EDR leverages the rich threats. The company’s battle-hardened vendors whose products are deemed background of parent company Elbit cyber security solutions detect, analyze Here are the excerpts from the interview. Dr Nair is Former especially innovative and have great Systems Ltd., a leading provider of and respond to the most advanced, Chairman, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and now Chairman potential in meeting their organisations’ defense systems as well as Cyberbit’s complex and targeted threats. Cyberbit needs. in-house team of former military cyber employs a formidable and diverse team of the International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Despite a growing amount of endpoint security specialists and mathematicians, from both the public and private sector Management (Jain University) security products, malware related to understand malicious actors’ behavior including PhDs, hackers, former CISOs breaches are increasing by nearly 30% in and help organisations outsmart them. and SOC managers, as well as seasoned a year. Cyberbit’s Endpoint Detection and The EDR solution is deployed with veterans of the intelligence and military Could you share your view on strengthen the eco-system for growth controls and certification and it Response (EDR) provides a new approach enterprise and public sector customers communities. With offices in Texas and the factors driving a robust growth in by encouraging co-operation between should provide various guarantees of that understands the behavioural worldwide. Israel, Cyberbit is a subsidiary of Elbit manufacturing in India’s aerospace public-private industries including SMEs performance to the customer. The current characteristics of malicious activity, to “Skill shortage and alert fatigue are Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) and has industry? creating synergy for growth. There is a Government organisations for inspection identify advanced and undocumented becoming the primary organisational more than 500 employees in the United Important ingredients for excellence tendency to encourage competition in and certification at all levels of design and attacks that bypass conventional systems. challenge. Security providers must States, Europe, and Asia. For more in manufacturing and for robust growth the name of efficiency. This may have manufacture will be a major hindrance in It uses machine learning to continuously start considering people, beyond information visit www.cyberbit.net. are quality, technology, knowledge and some short-term gains in the form of the growth of the aerospace design and skilled human resources in addition to cost reduction but eventually, it will lead development manufacture in India. First investment and infrastructure. Research to considerable damage to the Indian of all such organisations do not have an and Development are the engines for industries by non-co-operation and adequate number of knowledgeable and component manufacturing and industries not have adequate skills, technology of is the Skill India initiative. There growth and industries must spend sharing of knowledge, skills, capacities skilled persons to do this detailed job and and create greater self-reliance and more and resources / capabilities. This is is a lacuna in training and learning adequate money and other resources for & capabilities. The real challenge for the if they need to be augmented they will employment. not relevant and also not fully correct. institutions which can support the research design and development. The Indian aerospace industries and SMEs is have to incur huge costs to put their teams There are many Indian companies with emerging aerospace industry. What customer is God and customer satisfaction to work together and fly in formation to in every new private sector industries Do you think the increased Defence excellent capabilities and resources. India can we do to get to the bottom of this? is an important factor for the industry. achieve greater heights on performance which are coming up. The present Acquisition has contributed or has abundant capable technical human Customer satisfaction should extend from and make India a global player and a ‘net procedure was necessary and practical energised the aerospace industry in resources. Whenever overseas OEMs has Indian technical training institutes and satisfying the current requirements in exporter’. Their combined strength should when there was only one organisation like India? Does this industry so far have won an order for supply of aerospace a large number of engineering colleges terms of quality, cost and in time delivery, attract foreign OEMs of reputation to form HAL. Today the scenario has changed. won the confidence of our armed and defence equipment, based on their have been supporting the growth followed by product support but also look strategic alliance and investments in India forces? contract to fulfil the offset obligation, it is of Indian industries by providing an into the future needs of the customer and building partnership. Import substitution has to be a major Increased Defence Acquisition through mandatory for such companies to transfer adequate number of technicians and upgrade existing products and develop component of PM’s Make in India import will certainly not energise the the required technology and training engineers. The industries must interact new products. What can be done to ease the initiative. Will the present scenario aerospace industry. However, the Offset if such is required to their Indian offset with these institutions and support them bureaucratic procedures in certification in Aerospace industry help this policy can be leveraged to take maximum partner. continuously to improve the courses and Do you think further liberalisation of processes and funding policies? component? benefits from such direct imports. The provisions in the DPP-2016 under tool-based training as required by the civil aviation and defence production Current certification processes‘Make in India’ initiative is to enhance This requires more transparency by the various categories of Defence industry. The Government has taken policies are required to augment the needs a major change from a system the design development as well as Government by putting on the website acquisition namely; ‘Made in India’; ‘Make the special initiative by promoting Skill growth in the aerospace industry? of inspection and certification, right manufacture of equipment in India. the acquisition value, offset obligations and Buy in India’; ‘Make’ (Design and Councils in various fields. In the case Liberalisation of aviation and defence from design/ development, component The Defence Procurement Policy DPP- and the level of fulfilment giving details development) will lead to synergise the of aviation and aerospace industry, an production policies and several pro- manufacture, assembly to the final 2016 has stipulated a minimum value of the foreign OEM companies. Indian aerospace industries conditions stipulated Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill active initiatives by the Government have product, to one which will only do the addition of 40 to 50% by cost of all items companies can offer products and with respect to minimum value addition Council (AASSC) has been formed. contributed to the growth. Public Private quality audit and certifying the final to be procured under the ‘Made in India’; services to the overseas OEMs to fulfil in manufacture in India (40 to 50%) are AASSC’s role will be to provide specially Partnership is yielding good results in the product. Manufacturing company’s ‘Make and Buy in India’, and in the ‘Make’ their offset commitments with speed implemented. tailored training modules in consultation civil aviation as well as in the aerospace quality control should be made solely (design and manufacture) category. If and efficiency. There is very strong with the industry to impart special skill as industry. What is required now is to responsible for in-process inspection, this is implemented it will help the propaganda that Indian companies do Another aspect to be taken care required by the industry.

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Rafael hosted 16 International delegations for Air defense demo and seminars

air defense systems, which also include the David’s Sling for afael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. hosted intermediate range air defense threats, jointly developed with representatives from 16 countries for a special Raytheon US and already fully tested and delivered to the Israeli demonstration of its air defense systems and capabilities. Air Force. TheR visit included seminars and meetings with top iMOD and Air Mr. Yossi Horowitz, Director of Marketing and BD for Rafael’s Air Force officials. Superiority Division stated that the guests were highly impressed by Rafael demonstrated its Iron Dome system, which has already Rafael’s developments and performance of its air defence systems. intercepted over 1500 rockets in combat, and test-proven against “We can proudly say that Rafael is a global leader in this domain, UAV’s, and its SPYDER air defense system, also combat-proven. and we will continue to strive for more ground-breaking systems in Rafael’s has a long legacy of developing state-of the-art active the future”, added Horowitz.

34 35 SHOW Aeromag DAILY Asia Day 1 Official Media Partner Show Dailies & Special Issues SHOW DAILY Tri-services Training Command’s conference held at Kochi Aero India 2017 Day 2 he 30th annual conference of Tri-services Training conference focuses on achieving greater synergy between the February , Bangalore Commands was held on 10 Nov 16 at Kochi. The three Services in training matters. In addition, the conference Tconference was chaired by the Flag Officer Commanding- also provides a forum for the staff from the three training in-Chief Southern Naval Command, Vice Admiral AR Karve, commands to interact on professional issues and training AVSM, and co-chaired by the General Officer Commanding- methodologies. in-Chief, Army Training Command Lieutenant General DR Soni, The conference is held in rotation at Headquarters Army VSM and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal SRK Nair, Training Command, Shimla, Headquarters Southern Naval SHOW AVSM, VM. Command, Kochi and Headquarters Training Command, Initiated in November 1997 by Chiefs of Staff Committee, the Bengaluru. DAILY Day 3 Rockwell Collins Delivers 40,000th ARC-210 Radio to U.S. Military

ockwell Collins celebrated the delivery of its 40,000th of critical messages have been communicated over the years ARC-210 radio to the U.S. military during a ceremony to protect our nation.” Rheld recently at the company’s corporate headquarters The ARC-210 Generation 5 Software-Defined Radio (SDR) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. fielded today provides Joint Precision Approach and Landing Ms. Candace Chesser, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) System (JPALS) UHF data link, SATCOM Integrated Waveform Air Combat Electronics (PMA-209) Program Manager and U.S. and Combat Net Radio capabilities and is certified with Navy Captain Christopher R. McDowell, PMA-209 Principal Tactical Secure Voice 2, making it one of the most capable and Deputy Program Manager, took part in the ceremony along modernized airborne SDRs. with Rockwell Collins executives and employees. The ARC-210 is the most widely fielded airborne radio in the “The delivery of the 40,000th radio continues a 25-year world, operating on more than 200 platform variants worldwide For Publishing Articles, Advertisements - contact : relationship between Rockwell Collins and the U.S. Navy on the in over 50 countries. Domestically, ARC-210s are installed in a ARC-210 program—a model for government-industry teaming,” wide range of aircraft and helicopters across all the U.S. military Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India Building, said Chesser. “This radio, which has continued to evolve with services and the U.S. Coast Guard. the needs of the Navy, is the standard for multi-band, multi- Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, mode communications and plays a key role in allowing joint deployment of innovative aviation and high-integrity solutions and coalition forces to communicate in various theaters of for both commercial and government applications. Their Bangalore 560075. Karnataka , INDIA. operations worldwide.” expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission “The ARC-210 is truly a cornerstone program for Rockwell communications, simulation and training, and information Cell - + 91 94490 61925, Tel - + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 Collins and the U.S. Navy,” said Troy Brunk, vice president and management, is delivered by a global workforce, and a service Email: [email protected] www.aeromag.in general manager, Communication and Navigation Solutions and support network that crosses more than 150 countries. To at Rockwell Collins. “Since delivering the first ARC-210, millions find out more on Rockwell Collins: www.rockwellcollins.com.

36 37 Aerospace & Defence Clusters in India

Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI) with the support of Defense PSUs, DRDO, ISRO, NAL and armed forces has been able to create a large number of aerospace and defense clusters in different regions of India. These have been initially around the divisions of HAL in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Koraput, Nasik and the like and also around the Repair & maintenance headquarters and BRDs of Air force, Army and Navy Aviation and around some of the DRDO laboratories. SIATI had also proposals and basic plans for setting up of Aeropark to a number of State Governments and many have formed industry clusters dedicated to aerospace and defence. Several International Seminar on individuals and entrepreneurs have also taken initiatives to develop industry clusters with small scale industries in “Role of Helicopters and UAVs for different regions with the support of local authorities. These industry clusters are mostly consisting of small and medium scale industries and look forward to being cost effective supply Military & Civil Applications” chain partners not only to the Defence PSUs, DRDO & Armed forces but also to the emerging large private sector industries in the aerospace and Defence sector. Some of these industries have also been successful in export of their products and services. Place : New Delhi Date: 25th, November 2016 For a detailed listing of the Aerospace & Defence industries and their capabilities, please refer to the Aerospace & Defence Directory. Organised by Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) in its 25th year and Aeromag Asia magazine in its 10th year

38 DPP 2016 & ‘Make in India’ A MSME Perspective Introduction In its effort to streamline the procurement process, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) formulated the Defence Procurement Procedure or DPP in December 2002 (DPP -2002). Since then the DPP has been revised seven times, with the latest in the series being the present DPP - 2016. The DPP 2016 revision took a longer than expected time to be released with the firmly stated goal of the government towards self-reliance, by promotion of Indian Industry, leading to extended deliberations. As has been written about extensively - 60% of all capital procurements are sourced from foreign OEMs. The earlier Kunal Sikka Cdr Dipto Basu (retd) DPPs have made attempts to reduce Vice President, Asst. Vice President, this percentage and invigorate Indian Sika Interplant Systems Limited Sika Aerospace & Defence Industry. But each of these attempts in the form of Offsets, ToT, etc. did not result in a vendors. As can be seen, this is percentage procurement procedures. significant shift in the domestic vs. import is very low as against the global average Absence of an effective institutional imbalance. Sensing the need analyse and of 70 – 80% to MSMEs alone. A major mechanism to enable growth of A&D recommend more wide ranging changes, factor towards this is that the DPSUs and sector MSMEs in the country including a ‘Committee of Experts’, popularly known OFs have until recently typically largely facilitation for exports. as the ‘Dhirendra Singh Committee’, was sourced only raw materials, components Although a few of these issues have constituted and the present DPP was and simple sub-assemblies from the been addressed, the absence of a revised extensively based on their detailed domestic industry, and are only now comprehensive institutional mechanism, recommendations. The defence industry moving towards outsourcing of complex especially for the A&D sector needs to be in India has evolved to encompass many sub-assemblies and larger assemblies. corrected, including the implementation segments – from big conglomerates like In the course of our representations to of the much talked about Technology Tata and Mahindra to small and mid-size the ‘Dhirendra Singh Committee’, our Development Fund for MSMEs. enterprises - the MSMEs. industry association, the Society of Indian There should be a concerted effort in this The aim of this article is to bring out Aerospace Technologies and Industries direction. This will develop the A&D MSME the expectations of the MSMEs that are (SIATI), emphasised the specific challenges industry, which is essential to enable the engaged in the Indian defence industry. that MSMEs are faced with vis-à-vis defence OEMs to focus on core activities of design, Role of MSMEs procurement. Some of these issues platform-level integration and testing. The defence and aerospace (A&D) highlighted are as enumerated below: SIATI’s Role in Representing MSMEs industry across the globe is highly Asymmetric relationship vis-a-vis a large SIATI played an active role, along dependent on robust supply chains. buyers, whether private or public sector, with other industry associations, in Worldwide, MSMEs contribute almost DRDO or OEMs. putting together research, analysis and 70 – 80% of components, aggregates Small capital base and high cost of finance, recommendations with respect to the and assemblies of major A&D platforms. coupled with restrictive payment terms Indian A&D Industry, with a particular Globally, aircraft and other major platform and conditions including the burden of focus on MSMEs, for representing to the OEMs are focussed only on design and bank guarantees. MoD during the formulation of DPP 2016 integration. Lack of access to “full” transfer of and Make-in-India policies. The main In India, the Defence Public Sector technology (ToT) from OEMs. suggestions/ recommendations as under: Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Lack of access to testing facilities and Taxation, Duties & Incentives. Factories (OFs), which have for long been infrastructure and consequential delays in SIATI highlighted the significant taxation the only integrators domestically, typically getting necessary product certification. anomalies, including the inverted outsource 20 to 25 % of their production MSMEs that have successfully proven duty structure, which disadvantaged requirements to Indian private sector themselves in terms of a particular product/ Indian industry and accordingly companies that make up the domestic process having to constantly compete suggested remedies. Many of these supply chain, which includes Tier- I, II and III for repeat business as per prevailing recommendations were considered and

40 41 government agreement allowing for high cost of funding, and challenging such projects, for example through the the taxation structure revised in the 2016 Projects with development cost not globally competitive manner, the MoD reasonable controls on sale of such payment terms—and during this time Technology Development Fund route. Budget, to the benefit of Indian Industry. exceeding INR 100 million will be should stipulate a progressive minimum technology. A skill development road have imbibed certain niche capabilities For those MSMEs looking to newly enter MRO Sector. categorised as Make – I, and not exceeding content percentage that the SPs would be map needs to be framed, as per global and competencies. This is the opportune the A&D sector, there is critical a need Recommendations were made for doing INR 30 million as Make – II. required to source from MSMEs. industry standards, to ensure that a lack of time to harness and nurture these to understand the sector’s uniqueness away with nomination of DPSUs /OFBs The government is expecting the industry A case in point – the story of Brazil’s trained human capital is not a hindrance capabilities towards the goal of achieving in terms of capabilities, competencies, for MRO activities, thereby allowing to actively participate in this ‘Make’ effort. Embraer. Much has been written about the to growth of the domestic A&D industry. self-reliance. Foreign OEMs, DPSUs and working capital cycle and timelines, equal opportunity to the private sector, All the three services have also earmarked way this developing country challenged Conclusion large Indian industries should have a considering the long gestation periods and also for lifting of ban on eligibility certain potential projects for this category, the developed world in the niche MSMEs in the A&D space have survived mechanism for frequent interactions and extensive capital investments typically of services for offsets. Subsequently, the details of which are openly available in the aerospace market. through tough times over the years— with MSMEs, which could be facilitate involved in A&D projects. 2016 Budget and new civil aviation policy MoD’s website. Embraer, the Brazil government and the given the trifecta of low volumes, by the government. This mechanism have introduced incentives for in-country This is a good beginning, but will this Association of the Brazilian Aerospace high capital investment coupled with should also institute access to capital for MRO, and services have been re-included be enough? What about projects in the Industries (AIAB) worked together to as being eligible for offsets. vacuum above INR 100 million but below develop a cluster of suppliers and to Selection of Indian Partner for ToT. the proposed threshold of INR 40 billion incubate technology companies. It was previously understood that for ‘Strategic Partnership’? Embraer mastered the basic technologies, DRDO was to be the nodal agency for Although, MSMEs are given priority design and integration of the more than absorbing ToT and then transferring the for such ‘Make’ projects as currently 28,000 parts and components that make same to the industry, as felt necessary. envisaged, a majority of MSMEs will not up an aircraft, but it chose to source these SIATI recommended that OEMs should be able to participate in the Make – II components almost entirely from its be able to approach Private Indian category, despite having the requisite supply chain, which actually facilitated Industries directly, as seen appropriate by technical capabilities, due to inherent the establishment of supplier production them, which has been enabled in several funding constrains. centres close to the Embraer plant. categories. While a self-funded project of up to This gave the domestic suppliers including Make-in-India Recommendations vis- INR 30 million with no assurance of several MSMEs a stake in Embraer’s success. à-vis Categorisation. future orders may be possible for large We need a similar effort by the Recommendations were made on companies to take up, such a proposition government and the industry for the SP each of the DPP categories of ‘Buy’ and would not be feasible for most MSMEs, model to be truly successful. ‘Buy & Make’, including with respect to which would result in projects reserved Opinion incorporating priority for MSMEs in certain for MSMEs under this category as being Are the policy changes brought about cases. Many of these recommendations a non-starter despite there existing the in the last nine months sufficient to were well received. Apart from the above, required capabilities and know-how. bring about the stated objective of self- members of SIATI participated actively in Impact of Strategic Partnership on reliance, which can only be achieved by workshops, symposiums and replied to MSMEs. the promotion of Indian industries to questionnaires and surveys by the MoD/ The government has concluded that complement the established DPSUs? Expert Committees. development of the domestic A&D As indicated previously, with the DPP Chapter III – Make Category. industrial based will require ‘Strategic introduction of Chapter III in the DPP, MoD The government’s efforts towards Partnership’ with the private industry, has published potential projects on its self-reliance, combined with its active which model is yet to be finalised in website. A total of 21 Make projects have campaign of ‘Make in India’, is realised the much awaited separate chapter on been projected (Army – 11, Navy – 6, Air in this chapter of DPP. It seeks to address Strategic Partners (SP) and partnership Force – 4). These projects range from gun the multiple objectives of self-reliance, that is expected to be notified separately. barrels for tanks to 1000 HP engines and wider participation of Indian industry This will give assurance to the ‘Strategic Advanced Pilotless Target Aircraft (APTA). and impetus for MSME sector, sound Partner’ of guaranteed orders, enabling This is considered grossly inadequate, Q01 in Schoenhagen implementation, transparent execution it to make significant capital investments considering the huge requirements of and timely induction of equipment into required for such projects. A committee the Tri-Services. There should have been Indian Armed Forces. – the ‘Aatre Committee’ - was constituted at least 100+ projects, with a bulk of Only Indian companies are allowed to to determine the selection criteria of these these reserved for MSMEs to take on with Q01 presented by Reiner Stemme Utility Air-Systems in Schoenhagen participate in this category. It is expected partnerships. appropriate funding structures. that successful development under this There are numerous projects, worth For the funding requirements, the scheme would result in acquisition of billions of Rupees, lined up for the SPs to previously talked about Venture Capital forecasted quantities, from successful take up - NUH, NMRH, single engine fighter (VC) style Technology Development Fund n the airfield in Schoenhagen Hilfswerk–a world known German Development Agency/Agencies (DA/ to name a few. However, there exists for MSMEs needs to be implemented, for O(Germany)the aircraft company of disaster relief organisation), the press Dr. Reiner Stemme (CEO) said during DAs), through the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ ambiguity on the role MSMEs will play in ease of access to long term capital needed Dr. Reiner Stemme presented a newly and the interested public. the presentation that his company category. this environment. for this long gestation sector. This fund designed special aircraft (A/C) to the provides high-tech systems with This category is further sub-divided into: In the landscape of SPs, the role of MSMEs should lay special emphasis on R&D by the public that can be flown unmanned as The Q01 OPV (Optional Piloted Vehicle) a high reliability and low life Make-I (Government Funded). Projects will need to be clearly defined. As brought MSME sector, potentially in sync with the well as manned. This A/C can be used is a MALE (Medium Altitude Long cycle cost to potential customers. under this sub-category will involve 90% out by the Committee of Experts, 80% ‘Make’ category of DPP. for surveillance and reconnaissance Endurance) airborne platform that is This includes the design, the in-house Government funding. of components in the global aerospace Moreover issues like IPR and training/ missions in commercial, safety capable to fly above 30,000ft. and can production or the production at a Make-II (Industry Funded). Projects industry are manufactured by MSMEs. skill development also need to be critical, and military areas. The A/C stay in the air for 50 hours .The A/C is local partner company, and under this category will not involve any Correspondingly, in order to develop the addressed. The IPR should remain was presented to the Police, Armed designed as a single pilot IFR A/C that will the operation of the A/C. In addition, Government funding. Indian A&D industry in a sustainable and with the designing MSME through a Forces, the German THW (Technisches be certified per EASA CS 23 criteria. Dr. Stemme said that reliable and

42 43 Chuck Jaws Quick-change system for chuck jaws further expanded

The quick jaw change system SCHUNK PRONTO is a real set-up time killer for conventional lathe chucks with screw connected chuck jaws. It lowers set-up time of a complete jaw set to 30 seconds, which is about 95% faster than conventional solutions. After the successful premiere, SCHUNK, the competence leader for clamping technology and gripping systems presents a complete system program now, which optimizes the set-up process from the storage of the quick-change set to the jaw change on the machine. The Minister of State for Defence, Shri Subhash SCHUNK PRONTO combines fine-serrated supporting jaws (1/16’’ x Ramrao Bhamre receiving a memento from the 90° or 1.5 mm x 60°) with special quick-change inserts, and extends Secretary R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher, the clamping diameter up to 45 mm in seconds. This is eight times at the 58th Conference of International Military more than with conventional lathe chucks. To achieve a fast and Testing Association (IMTA), organised by the highly repeatable jaw change the locking of the changing inserts Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), are loosened with an Allen key, the insert is removed and replaced a Delhi based laboratory of DRDO, in New Delhi with another one. This prevents an incorrect positioning. In locked Q01 during test flight Reiner Stemem Utility Air-System GmbH condition, a six-sided form-fit clamping ensures maximum process stability, and provides high force and torque transmission. This state-of-the-art surveillance A/C are outstanding performances like Long other sensors like mapping cameras or system is suitable for clamping raw and machined parts. needed in the future to do surveillance Endurance that is 50 hours of flight additional fuel. As required by the application, different supporting jaw variants and reconnaissance missions also time and a Medium Altitude capability for small, medium, and large clamping ranges are available. For in the scientific world or in border- meaning more than 30,000feet of Due to a special muffler and engine top jaws, the innovative family-owned company is offering ten and maritime control operations. altitude. With a newly developed Diesel noise suppression system, the A/C is hard claw inserts for different diameters and clamping ranges, Even commercial missions e.g. Engine that runs on either diesel fuel extremely quiet even from low altitudes and three soft changing inserts for finished parts processing. Once environmental-, pipeline-, or powerline or Jet-A-1 aviation fuel the fuel burn is with a low infrared signature they have been turned out, the latter can be used again and again control flights are in the scope of the A/ extremely low. The A/C is capable to fly and due to its carbon fibre fuselage it on the system. The clamping depth can be varied using workpiece Cs capabilities. This versatile design has more than 4,000 miles and at speeds provides also a low radar signature. The stops, and an adjustment aid simplifies jaw change. been accomplished by our dedicated upto 190kts. The mission payloads can design of the A/C includes a lightning SCHUNK PRONTO can be used on every fine-serrated lathe and committed aeronautical be flown internally or on four underwing protection system and a state-of-the-art The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar chuck in sizes 200, 250, and 315, and is independent from the design team in only 18 months after stations. Designed as an ISR platform the de-icing system for higher altitude and Parrikar being briefed about the working of NACS– manufacturer. The modular design of the program system specification freeze of the Q01 said Dr. A/C is equipped with a second generator cold weather missions. Near-field Acoustic Characterisation System, allows individual and economical combinations of individual Stemme during the presentation. The that provides power to the mission developed by DRDO, by the Chief of Naval Staff, components. This also includes the compatibility of the changing first flight of the Q01 prototype took equipment only. These unique features created a versatile Admiral Sunil Lanba and the Secretary, R&D and inserts with every supporting jaw, because only the position place in November 2016; currently the A/C that can be used in many mission Chairman DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher, at the ‘Make in varies. A specifically developed tool and gear wagon ensures clean A/C is in its certification process. The The cockpit is a state-of-the- scenarios. The extreme endurance and India’ exhibition, put up by DRDO, in New Delhi storage, and fast access to the claw inserts, soft changing inserts, second prototype for test of mission art glass cockpit that can be adapted payload capacity of the Q01 provide a supporting jaws with mounted screws, T-nuts, and adjustment equipment will be in the air in April to customers’ needs either in a two- high flexibility to operators of different aids. Clearly structured technical data charts simplify the selection 2017. man crew configuration or a kind. Low operating cost of less than 500 E.I.S. Electronics Promotes Partnership and assembly of the individual components. As an added bonus, single pilot configuration with a station Euro per flight hour for basic operating storage space is integrated in the machine: All the components can The A/C can be equipped with all for an equipment operator. Mission data cost that includes consumables, engine E.I.S. Electronics, an Indo-German joint venture set be transported on a tray, and by using a quick release fastener, can kinds of sensors, e.g. radar systems can be provided to a ground command and propeller overhaul and replacement up in Kanpur, India, to manufacture harnesses for be assembled directly in the machine. for surveillance and reconnaissance and control organization either through have only a small burden on the aerospace and defence applications, showcased their or maritime patrol purposes, electro- a line of sight (LOS) data transfer system customers’ budget. The unique OPV capability at a seminar on OFB — Industry partnership optical cameras, SIGINT-,ELINT-,or other with a high bandwidth or a beyond line operation provides for the training of for vendor development and outsourcing of OFs, electronic surveillance mission systems. of sight (BLOS) satellite communication pilots, manned flight in non- organized by the Confederation on Indian Industry The Q01 is a multipurpose A/C that has system. The A/C is prepared to carry a segregated air space and the capability (CII) in partnership with Ordnance Factory Board. been designed from the beginning radar system in an equipment bay under to fly the Q01 unmanned in dangerous The seminar enabled the OFs to detail their as ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, the fuselage and an electro-optical mission scenarios or for long surveillance indigenization requirements as well as provided Reconnaissance) platform with a high payload under the cockpit or aft of the missions. the industry a platform to identify partnership versatility, mission readiness, and rare cockpit including an elevator. Under the opportunities with OFs. It paved the way for both OFs technical features. fuselages there is enough room for In the mean time a first customer and private sector companies to identify areas for SIGINT or ELINT antennas. The fuselage (Qatar) has ordered 17 production partnering by complementing each other with their Among these is the capability to carry is roomy enough to carry the necessary A/C. Deliveries will commence in the respective strengths towards developing a strong more than 1,000kg of payload with control equipment and / or a basic beginning of 2018. The Q01 is an ideal defence industrial base in the country. upto 650kg of fuel thereof. The A/C is crew rest area. Four underwing A/C for commercial, police, and military a typical MALE platform that provides stations provide the capability to carry missions all over the world. PRONTO Application

44 45 supply network structures as a new There are frequent observations by CNC Gear shaping(SCP1), Inspection organizational form, using terms such overseas OEMs wanting to start and (SCP1), preservation/packing/Transit as "Keiretsu", "Extended Enterprise", accelerate their sourcing from India that (SCP1), Visual Inspection(Genser), Extended Enterprise Approach to Aerospace Supply Chains "Virtual Corporation", "Global there are very few capable companies ECM deburring (SCP2/Genser), Visual Production Network", and "Next particularly for medium to large structural Inspection & manual corrections larger network of multi –tier suppliers, wide vis a vis international standards Generation Manufacturing System". components, large critical rotating engine (Genser/SCP2), preservation/packing/ one OEM having many suppliers and and practices.The gap was particulary Extended Enterprise (EE) – experiments parts, sub assemblies/assemblies and Transit(SCP2/Genser), Vibro Tumbling one supplier supplying to many OEMs - wide with regard to Special Processes and implementations systems, from where significant volumes (SCP1), Inspection(SCP1), preservation/ in some cases lower tier suppliers being ( Heat Treatment, Surface Treatments, An extended enterprise is a loosely can be sourced. Indian Aerospace primes’ packing/Transit(SCP1), Visual Inspection highly specialized and gaining more Plating, Painting, Composites, Welding, coupled, self-organizing network of objective of becoming only integrators (Genser), Heat Treatment (SCP3), prominence than even the OEMs. These NDT etc.).One of the reasons for this was: firms that combine their economic has not picked up pace.The solutions are: Inspection(SCP3), preservation/packing/ networks came to be known by term Special Processes not being outsourced output to provide products and develop and wait until comprehensive Transit (SCP3), Visual inspection & Supply Chains. The term "supply chain by Indian lead Aerospace organizations services offerings to the market. Firms capabilities are built by a few select Sample selection(Genser), Transit, management" which had entered the to their suppliers. Undeterred, UTC in the extended enterprise may operate companies or start with a nucleus NDT & Grit Blasting(as per sampling public domain in 1982 started gaining companies, with the help of the Indian independently, for example, through company together with a network of plan) (SCP4), preservation/packing/ currency (and hype)by mid-1990s, when Company – Genser Aerospace, did market mechanisms, or cooperatively companies complementing the nucleus Transit (SCP4/Genser), Shot Peening a flurry of articles and books came out some foundational work in developing through agreements and contracts. company capabilities and forming an (SCP5), Inspection(SCP5), preservation/ on the subject. Indian Supply Chain of global standards They provide value added service or extended enterprise. The later has many packing/Transit(SCP5), Visual inspection According to the Council of Supply and setting up a local Indian Supply product to the OEM( Original Equipment benefits.In some cases these nucleus (Genser), Documentation / Packing / Arunakar Mishra, MD & CEO, Chain Management Professionals Chain Management structure. This Manufacturer). companies may be strong knowledge dispatch(Genser). Genser Aerospace & IT Pvt Ltd (CSCMP), supply chain management foundational work came handy for many We shall dwell on the concept of house with limited captive infrastructure, encompasses the planning and of the overseas companies that came Extended Enterprise (EE), which in some but with potential to create strong EE. Following is a depiction of an eco Aerospace Supply Chain in India management of all activities involved later and have now got their respective form, in few cases, has been successfully Extended Enterprise optimizes creation of system with many product specific EEs. to meet the requirements of Global in sourcing, procurement, conversion, supply chains functional. put into practice in India and which has new infrastructure, minimizes duplication Different combinations of “Company Aerospace primes and lower tier OEMs, and logistics management. It also In India , in the fields of Aerospace potential to pace up sourcing from and and optimizes industry wide utilization Nodes” are formed for a given product started in late 80s by the Indian lead includes coordination and collaboration and Defence, some of the factors that within India and take industry towards of resources .Extended Enterprises also specific EE, with overall responsibility of Aerospace organization – Hindustan with channel partners, which may be are contributing to the importance of smart industry as a part of Industry 4.0. have potential to withstand technological QDC given to one of the Nodes . Aeronautics Limited – entering into suppliers, intermediaries, third-party Supply Chains are: Although scholars have been talking changes and macroeconomic changes Extended Enterprise approach to various Agreements with Airbus, service providers, or customers. Supply Indian Lead Aerospace & Defence about the Extended Enterprise (EE) for better by distributing and dispersing the building supply chains, has potential Boeing, British Aerospace (now BAe chain management integrates supply and organizations progressively making more than a decade, up to now there impact of redundancy, over capacity and for many positive impacts. It has Systems),Dassault Aviation, Dornier, demand management within and across efforts to become integrators and are only a few case studies in literature. obsolescence. potential for pacing up sourcing from Fokker, Latecoere, Rolls Royce, Snecma, companies. The management of flow of outsource all that can be done by a In EE model, on one hand, relationships Following is a successful implementation India by connecting and bringing into Westland Helicopters etc., to supply information- upstream & downstream Supply Chain. are fundamental for attaining the case in India of an EE experiment: relationship folds many partially capable aerospace components and systems to – is considered part of the Supply Chain Progressive revisions and refinements innovation objectives of the EE, as A European OEM wanted to source a companies, and OEMs not waiting for them. Creation of domestic supply chain Management. to the offset policies by Government of they enable to access to a vast pool of Class 2 part (Serial Numbered part) in single large enterprises to add all the was still very limited, only in the form of In Peter Drucker's (1998) new India, necessitating and simplifying the knowledge and other resources, which large numbers from India.It was not able required infrastructure under one roof Ancillaries of HAL and ISRO and supplier management paradigms, this concept of process of sourcing from India by the involves the sharing of risks and benefits to find a single source in India that had to become capable suppliers. It has base of DRDO labs. business relationships extends beyond OEM vendors. in the innovation process. On the other under one roof all the machining and potential to optimize industry-wide With setting up of SIATI ( Society traditional enterprise boundaries Permutations of buying global and hand, the same relationships may pose process capabilities required (Except infrastructure building and reduce of Indian Aerospace Technologies & and seeks to organize entire business making in India some risks since the EE has to deal with HAL,for which this kind of parts supply is wastages in the form of underutilized Industries) 25 years back in 1991,many processes throughout a value chain of As the industry has been implementing a heterogeneous set of suppliers, often not a priority) .But it took up the challenge resources. For this, EE experiments, private companies were encouraged to multiple companies. supply chains in various innovative ways located in different countries. These with the help of Genser Aerospace, which which have been successful, must be enter and grow their aerospace activities Supply Chains of Aerospace OEMs across the world, many new thoughts to actors may have different and conflicting had coordinated similar experiments in consolidated and more experiments to contribute to the Indigenisation beyond Indian Lead Aerospace question and refine the Supply Chains interests and goals; moreover they may past. continued by more and more OEMs and programmes and become suppliers Organizations – Indian Experience: have also been emerging: have different cultural systems and Today over 400 ship sets are being their supply chains. to Indian Lead Aerospace & Defence Some of the UTC companies like Why should it be called supply chain, therefore behavioural norms, increasing delivered with zero ppm within the The EE model has value even for Indian Organisations (HAL,DRDO,ISRO,NAL). Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt & Whitney when it is a “supply & demand” chain, the difficulties and risks embedded specified delivery windows through Lead Aerospace organizations for pacing In the mean time, in the West, many (Canada), Microtecnica (Italy) were where values are being added at every in sharing both tacit and explicit an extended enterprise model with up their objective being integrators Aerospace MNCs, to enlarge their early explorers to come to India around step; so call it ‘Value Chain’ knowledge. suppliers spread across India having only role and outsourcing large chunks global footprint for greater access to the 2003-04, to expand their sourcing foot- Why should it be called chain, when Under EE networks firms concentrate complementing capabilities and one of assemblies and systems that can be market and to gain from cost arbitrage, print in India.They were particularly the relationship is not linear; so call it their resources on those investments company having the overall responsibility done under EE model. as also to geographically disperse looking for capabilities beyond the large ‘network’ and activities that provide them the of QDC(quality, delivery,cost). Strong relationship, transparency and risks , started sourcing from Low Cost HAL. Majority of the target companies If many entities are connected in a greatest rate of return. The remaining The Extended Enterprise that existed at concern for all the partners right from Countries – initially China, Eastern were SIATI member companies, who network, all providing values at every "core competencies" determine the some point is depicted below (the flow OEM to the smallest “node companies” European Countries and then India were suppliers to Indian Aerospace stage in a coordinated manner to deliver firm's unique value proposition. has been pruned down later without in the chain and not bypassing and and other countries. While the buyer Primes and had some exposure to a final product or service ensuring right Under EE, OEMs provide to the suppliers eliminating any node of EE). breaking the nodes are the key to the and supplier relationships have existed Aerospace Systems. But when these quality, timely deliveries at optimum the same level of technical support success of any EE. Ensuring, however, since the industrialization began, the overseas Aerospace OEMs started their cost, like a single efficient entity or they would receive if they were internal SCPs: Supply Chain Partners that bonds do not break and nodes do relationships progressively became extensive evaluations of companies and enterprise would do; so why not call it factory departments PO & Projections from OEM to not get bypassed unless every one in more complex. The initial “one-to-many assessment of various types of Risks ( a ‘Virtual Enterprise’ or an ‘Extended Extended Enterprise – a tool to quick- Genser, Raw Material Procurement by the EE is made aware of and convinced ( OEM-to-Suppliers)” relationships Quality Risk,Capacity Risk,Management Enterprise’. start and accelerate the process of Genser, Transit, Raw material Sample about any change, is always a challenge. started becoming “Many-to-Many” with Risk), they found the gaps to be very Many researchers have recognized sourcing testing (Genser), CNC Turning (SCP1),

46 47 asked by MOD to submit IL-DP or a waiver the main platform/equipment. In many not other tiers, group companies, JVs or Offsets: Genesis & Siati Efforts thereof for all Indian Offset Partners(IOPs). cases, the offset products are to be used on subsidiaries) and that the tier-1’s can offer This was a time consuming process. The the platform under supply or for supporting offset work only “to the extent of their work Technologies & Industries (SIATI) was requirement IL-DP has now been reduced to its usage in India, when a final product is share”. Many times the sub-tiers may have History Of Offsets In India established in 1992, as an a Non-Government the items mentioned only in the Munitions supplied to India. a small share in the candidate platform, but Offsets have a long history in India. Initially Organization with a Governing Council list, which too has been simplified. Press This involves extra cost and time in may otherwise have larger participation India had a 'Counter Trade' requirement in consisting of members from major aerospace Note No. 3 dated 26 June 2014 refers. shipments to the OEM country and then back with the vendor in other programmes. If several of its import programmes, managed players in Govt. Sector and private sector To Introduce L1 / T1 Categorization Of to India by the OEM. this limitation is removed, it will allow better by the Ministry of Commerce through the industries. Since inception SIATI has been Bids, In Place Of L1 Criterion Alone. In present situation, OEM’s may place orders offset opportunities, since many of these PSU 'State Trading Corporation of India' and it vigorously advocating the case for effective This has been introduced. to industries in our neighbouring countries to entities hold certain specific technologies continues to be so even today. The concept of Offsets. the detriment of Indian industry. and capabilities. ‘Offsets’ has been introduced recently. In the Govt. work on Procurement Restoration Of Services Kept In Abeyance India had remained reluctant to leverage Procedures for Defence equipment for For Offsets. Recommendation: Recommendation: Offsets for long. In the early nineties the creating a well-defined system was started Services were withheld vide MoD It is strongly recommended that physical The quantum of offset work should not be move for introducing 'Offset' requirement in 2001. A new defence procurement amendment dated 23 May, 2013 for shipment may be waived off for such limited to the work share of the sub-tiers in for commercial aircraft purchase was led management structure and system was setup consideration for Offsets. equipment products under offsets to be the platform. by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., (HAL), in Ministry of Defence as a consequence of a Services like MRO, life extension, R&D have supplied with platforms to India. Also this The Offset execution be opened to Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and report of the Group of Ministers for reforming been reinstated. Engineering services and special category is requested to be given any sub-tier or group company or JV or Society of Indian Aerospace Technology national security system. As a result, Defence software development has been reinstated a waiver from customs duty for imported subsidiary of the Vendor. Naresh Palta, and Industries (SIATI). No other industry or Procurement Procedure (DPP) released in with a cap. Quality and Training are still in inputs, excise duty, sales tax, VAT, GST and Co- Chairman SAITI Offsets Committee, professional trade association made any 1992 was revised in 2002 as DPP-2002. Offset abeyance. (Para 4 of Annexure VI to Appendix other statutory levies, so as to enable Indian Period Of Offset Discharge: CEO (A&D) Maini group significant effort to persuade the Govt. requirements were included in DPP for the D of DPP 2016 refers). companies to retain competitiveness. These Issue: of India to introduce 'Offset' concept. For first time in 2006, as Offset Guidelines. In line special waivers would enable larger business Period of offset discharge is total project military aircraft, with the support of Ministry with the advocacy for Offset concept, the Offset Sourcing By TIER-1 Sub-Vendors opportunities for the IOPs, incentive to period plus 2 years. A longer period of offset n the aerospace and defence sectors in of Defence (MoD), HAL had introduced an objective of the Policy is to enable creation of Of OEMS. technologically upgrade products to global discharge will allow OEMs to bring in more India, in the past few years the subject of offset clause & TOT for production of military a self-reliant industrial base. This has been incorporated. standards, and open opportunities for in the complex and advanced work packages. Ioffsets has attracted the attention of all aircraft, in its license agreements. For example, The Ministry of Defence had introduced overseas markets beyond offsets. stakeholders. Offsets are gaining increasing in the Jaguar and Dornier-228 projects it was a basic ‘Offset Policy’ in DPP 2006. Flexibility To OEMS For Offset Allocation Recommendation: acceptance worldwide, with 130 countries in the form of Buy–back purchase of HAL Subsequently, there were representations To IOPS And Change Of Products. Threshold Limits For Msmes To Be The discharge period of offsets should be following this concept. This paper retraces the manufactured products for the same projects from both the Indian industry and foreign It is not practical at the start of a project to Increased For Aerospace & Defence To extended by 5 to 7 years beyond the project evolution of offsets concept in the country and hence was not completely successful. The OEMs that the policy is not practical and predict offset allocations exactly. Flexibility Leverage The Multiplication Factor. completion. and the involvement of the Society of Indian author was at that time involved with Jaguar not readily implementable. DPP underwent to OEMs for this has been now incorporated. Issue: Permission For Banking To OEMS And Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI). aircraft licensed production as the Project many improvements based on MOD’s own Approval authority for change of IOP has In August 2012, the Defence Offset Sub-Tiers, Without Linking With A Project Manager and was also assigned to build the reviews as well as inputs from stakeholders been changed from RM to Secretary (Def. Guidelines had introduced a multiplier of 1.50 : ‘OFFSETS’ AND 'COUNTER TRADE' export business of HAL’s Aircraft Division, like SIATI and other industry bodies, academia Prodn.). Para 8.11 of Appendix D of Chapter II for discharge of offset obligations through Issue: Around the world, many countries have at Bangalore. He had the privilege to work & think-tanks, etc. The improvements were of DPP 2016 refers. MSMEs as IOPs. This multiplication factor is Presently only OEMs can do Offset banking one point or other included ‘Counter Trade' closely with the senior leadership of HAL on incorporated by a number of revisions from definitely an incentive for the vendors to give and it has to be linked to a particular project. or 'Offset' stipulation in their imports to offsets. The HAL leadership was able to add 2008 onwards. As is known, the latest version To Increase FDI Limit more offset work to MSME, but the present In turn Tier-1’s have to do Offset Banking for stimulate commercial and infrastructural technology transfer as part of the Buy–back to of DPP was released on 28th March 2016. It was recommended to increase FDI limit threshold, under the MSMED Act 2006, is so a particular OEM against a specific project. growth in the buyer country. In simple terms obtain know how for many projects. Many of the issues affecting Indian industry’s from 26%, for leveraging Indian Capabilities low that many of the medium enterprises are This does not encourage anyone to bring in it is an organized version of 'barter trade'. At the same time HAL was doing strong ability to acquire offset work were brought to through Joint Ventures, so as to make these out of the ambit. Offset Banking work, because in case they The stipulation makes it mandatory for the advocacy for introduction of Offsets for the attention of the Govt. by SIATI and other partnerships attractive to foreign companies Establishing aerospace MSMEs of do not win a project, the Banked Offsets will Seller organization to buy and export from Commercial Aircraft purchases. HAL made industry forums. Response from the MOD for offsets. This has been accepted in the international standard requires minimum be lost. For sub-tiers many have participation the buyer country goods and services as a several presentations on how the cost of has been positive and many suggestions latest 2016 FDI Policy. investments in plant & machinery Rs. 50 to with multiple OEMs in the same bid. But certain specified proportion of the sale value. aircraft will not increase in the case of Offset, have been accepted. 100 million or more. Thus the present limits because Banking would be linked to one For example, a seller of aircraft or defense but does so in the case of Counter Trade. Issues Still Needing Attention take away effect of Multiplier incentive for particular OEM Project, in case that OEM equipment can fulfill the counter trade It is pertinent to highlight the untiring Key SIATI Recommendations There are still many practical issues which the MSMEs. is not successful, sub-tiers cannot utilize obligations by importing agricultural produce, and passionate commitment of HAL in Incorporated In DPP remain to be resolved. There is an urgency banked offsets for the winning OEM. leather goods, jewellary, artifacts, etc., not this endeavor. It came across inaccurate Simplification Of Regulations For that these too are addressed by the Govt. on Recommendation: Restricting Offset Banking to a particular related to the equipment or technology sold. perceptions of many top functionaries Industrial License For Defence Production high priority. Five key issues impacting the It is recommended to enhance the project/ bid does not serve the objective In the case of 'Offset' the seller must import in the Ministries regarding offsets, which (IL-DP): implementation of the offsets effectively are: threshold limits for MSMEs in Aerospace of bringing as much work and technology goods and services in the same category. were clarified personally. One of the major Various measures have been instituted, and Defence upto Rs 1500 million, pending into India. Majority of the companies have For example a seller of aircraft or defense negative perception was that this was going like processing time for Licence has been Exemption From Physical Shipment Out consideration by the MSME Ministry, therefore remained reluctant and have equipment must export aircraft or defense to benefit only HAL and hence HAL should reduced and the requirement of IL-DP Of India For Offset Supply Of ‘Made In specifically for categorizing MSMEs for hardly done Offset Banking. equipment / components and services related stand on its own and not through Offsets. has been waived in most cases. Standard India’ Equipment For Integration / Usage defence offsets alone. to the same category. Thus Counter Trade After several years it is now visible that the components do not require License now. In India. Recommendation: contributes towards incremental exports and benefit of 'Offsets' is for both the private Issue: Offset Execution By Vendor’s Sub-Tiers To simplify the Offset Banking by allowing to partially improve the balance of trade in sector and the DPSUs. Clarity In The Munitions List. At present, physical export is mandatory & Group Companies: any foreign company, either an OEM or a favor of the buyer. 'Offsets' on the other hand, In April 2013 DIPP had issued a Munitions for offsets. This applies even to ancillary Issue: sub-tier to open an offset banking account, helps to stimulate growth in a particular sector SIATI Efferts For Offsets: list to define categories of defence products & support equipment ordered on Indian In DPP there is a limitation that only a Tier more like a commercial bank account and be for enhancing technology base. The Society of Indian Aerospace requiring IL-DP. But Vendors were being companies and to be supplied along with 1 of the Vendor can offer offset work, (but permitted to utilize.

48 49 Chandigarh International Airport Bagged the Smartest Airport Award

New Delhi: Airports Authority of India has another reason to be proud as Chandigarh International Airport was conferred the Smartest Airport Award in category below ten Million Passenger Per Annum (MPPA) in a gala event organised at The Oval Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, New Delhi by Network 18 & Honeywell Smart Building Award 2016 for New Integrated Terminal Building of Chandigarh International Airport for infrastructure projects of India.

The award was presented by Shri Rao Inderjeet Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Govt. of India, along with President of Honeywell India. On behalf of Airports Authority of India, Shri D.K.Kamra, General Manager (Engineering-Project), Chandigarh Airport received the award. To select the various entries from all over India, an independent evaluation was done by KPMG and Ernst & Young. RS Chandigarh International Airport Bagged Shri Rao Inderjeet Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development, Govt. of India presenting the Smartest Airport Award in Below 10 MPPA for New Integrated Terminal Building of Chandigarh the Smartest International Airport, Chandigarh for infrastructure projects of India. Airport Award New Delhi: Airports Authority of India Honeywell Smart Building Award has another reason to be proud as 2016 for New Integrated Terminal Building India. On behalf of Airports Authority of Chandigarh International Airport was of Chandigarh International Airport for India, Shri D.K.Kamra, General Manager conferred the Smartest Airport Award in infrastructure projects of India. (Engineering-Project), Chandigarh Airport category below ten Million Passenger The award was presented by Shri Rao received the award. To select the various Per Annum (MPPA) in a gala event Inderjeet Singh, Hon’ble Minister of entries from all over India, an independent organised at The Oval Ballroom, Hyatt State for Urban Development, Govt. of evaluation was done by KPMG and Ernst & Caption:Shri Rao Inderjeet Singh,Regency, NewHon’ble Delhi by Minister Network 18 of& StateIndia, along for withUrban President Development of Honeywell Young., Govt. of India presenting the Smartest Airport Award in Below 10 MPPA for New Integrated Terminal Building of ChandigarhAirbus International Installs Airport, suite Chandigarh of forSatcom infrastructure Direct Router, SD WiFi Hubs and GlobalVT®

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50 51 Gripping systems/swivel modules High-speed swivel Modular high-performance assembly module is cycle time and frequency benchmark

Quick-adjustment module and clamping unit for assembly systems he SCHUNK SRU-mini-Speed swivel unit sets standards for ith more than 10,000 possible assemblies Tcycle time and frequency in high- Wcombinations SCHUNK offers The SCHUNK APDA mounting plate performance assembly applications. the world’s most comprehensive line of expands the already very diverse Compared with swivel units equipped modules for high-performance assembly. combination options of the modular with conventional damping, the high- At the core of the design is a unique system. It allows mounting of components speed rotary module from SCHUNK, support column system consisting of directly above existing pillars in order to the competence leader for clamping numerous standardized pillar profiles, produce especially compact solutions. The technology and gripping systems is able adapter plates, centering and connecting mounting plate offers diverse mounting to literally double the number of cycles. elements, offering maximum flexibility of options on all five surfaces and is ideal for The new unit size 12 enables up to 4,200 the system design. To further expand the pillar diameters of 55 mm and 35 mm. cycles with swiveling times starting at application possibilities, the competence The SCHUNK pillar mounting system 0.16 seconds. Size 14 enables up to 4,200 leader for clamping technology and allows the combination of diverse cycles with swiveling times starting at gripping systems now presents two new handling modules without mechanical 0.21 seconds, and size 10 enables 3,700 SRU-mini Speed components: adaptation by means of mounting cycles per hour with swiveling times Fast and precise positioning and centering holes, for an exact fit starting at 0.16 seconds. The secret of the hard and soft damped SRU- SRU-mini-W for short cycle times in The SCHUNK VEH adjusting unit and angular precision as well as safe, of such high, stable performance is mini allows 1:1 replacement of existing conditions with minimal installation enables especially easy and precise fine stable, and reproducible mounting of the patented damping system, which space, and the high-performance adjustment of handling systems. The flat components. It can also be used for the combines an elastomer with an oil- SCHUNK SRU-mini-S for high cycles and compact quick-adjustment module installation of cameras, sensors or lighting case of long support columns, all columns damped shock absorber. 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The compact and lightweight SCHUNK a maximum degree of flexibility. In all, while offering a significantly higher the rotative axis. The SCHUNK VEH is ideal precision of form and position as well as lengths are available in 10 mm steps and SRU-mini flat swivel unit, which is time- three damping variants are available: the level of flexibility. The SRU-mini-Speed for both the SCHUNK SOE single base precise reproducibility when systems are extend from 100 mm (ø 20 and 35) or 150 proven in assembly and packaging hard damped SCHUNK SRU-mini-H for is available in sizes 10, 12, and 14 with and the SCHUNK SOD double base, and is dismantled for maintenance, for example. mm (ø 55) to 500 mm (ø 20) or up to 1,000 applications. Conformity of the minimal interfering contours under very torques of 0.28 Nm and 1.15 Nm, and available for pillar diameters of 55 mm and To ensure high stability and minimal form mm (ø 35 and 55). All diameters are in stock dimensions and connections to those high loads; the soft damped SCHUNK axial forces of 255 N and 330 N. 35 mm. and position tolerances of 0.02 mm as well at SCHUNK and are only adapted to the Mounting plate for compact as vibration-free movement also in the required length at the time of ordering. STG Aerospace secures EASA approval saf- Tglo® for the Airbus range eading cabin lighting company STG blu emits a blue glow, a noticeable change path marking system and the first Aerospace secured approval for its from the traditional green glow that has non-electrical system that can reduce Rockwell Collins and Gogo to deliver Airshow® Moving Map Llatest photoluminescent floor path always been associated with the product, maintenance and operational costs. marking system, saf-Tglo® blu, to be used and enables airlines to subtly transform Installed on over 10,000 aircraft ockwell Collins and Gogo® have entered into an agreement “Gogo is focused on meeting the needs of our customers and for the Airbus fleet – the A300, A310, A320, cabin aesthetics via simple illumination worldwide and selected by virtually Rto expand the availability of Rockwell Collins’ industry- continues to expand the breadth of third-party applications it A330 and A340. without compromising passenger every major aircraft manufacturer it leading Airshow® Moving Map into the business aviation offers on business aviation aircraft to provide a suite of services This is the first time that an safety. is the photoluminescent floor path market segment. Rockwell Collins will license its Airshow Mobile for business travelers,” said Sergio Aguirre, general manager of emergency egress system using blue In daylight, the body colour of saf-Tglo® marking system of choice for aircraft application to Gogo for business aviation cabin solutions. Gogo Business Aviation. “Airshow is one of the most popular apps photoluminescence has been approved blu is whiter than the glow produced by manufacturers, airlines and cabin “Airshow continues to spread its wings across the aviation in the market and is a nice addition to our lineup of applications.” for use in any aircraft application. saf- traditional photoluminescent systems designers. industry as the No. 1-used moving map application, and since Rockwell Collins’ Airshow Mobile solution has been optimized Tglo® blu provides a unique colour glow meaning that when it is used with any Established in 1995, STG Aerospace is a making it a mobile application that personalizes the passenger for iOS® and Android devices to deliver real-time flight for operators of aircraft in the Airbus translucent film or overlay, the result is world leader in lighting technologies for experience, its popularity is exponentially increasing,” said Greg information to passengers, including the features like interactive family and cabin designers alike preparing a truer, brighter, cleaner colour. In the commercial and military aircraft interiors. Irmen, vice president and general manager, Flight Controls and roaming, zooming and navigation of the globe. Other features to modify or upgrade Airbus aircraft dark, the glow has a calmer, softer, more Information Systems for Rockwell Collins. “Working with Gogo are High-resolution Landsat satellite imagery map set and interiors. reassuring quality whilst still performing Contact: gives us another great channel to market for Airshow and an unique, interactive panoramic and pilot heads-up display views Engineered from the proven technology the critical safety function the system STG Aerospace PRESS OFFICE opportunity for us to help Gogo provide its customers with more Airshow Mobile will be offered by Gogo in the second quarter of the original and market-leading saf- provides. Phone: +44 (0) 1252 448 169 options to deliver the information they want.” of 2017. 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52 53 IFS brings to market Tail Planning, Optimization & Assignment solution for civil aviation sector

operators to make informed decisions Grose, industry director for Aerospace faster. & Defense at IFS. “The solution will play IFS Tail Planning, Optimization & a key role in helping airlines achieve Assignment provides full visibility and business goals and grow even further dynamic optimization within a single in what is an extremely competitive Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha (Centre), Air Marshal solution, well in advance of planned flight market. As a global leader in the aviation Arup Raha addressing the 64th Pawan Kapoor(left) DGMS (Air) & President of Indian Society of Aviation tasking and maintenance events. Planners industry, IFS looks forward to continuing International Congress of Aviation Medicine (ISAM) and Dr Jarnail Singh (right) President International can now handle a wider planning window to work with airlines across the globe.” and Space medicine at Delhi. Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine releasing souvenir during and dynamically manage hard and soft More information about how IFS 64th International Congress of Aviation and Space medicine . constraints that affect aircraft scheduling, supports companies in the civil aviation such as destination or maintenance sector: www.ifsworld.com/corp/ requirements, and analyze the impact industries/aerospace-and-defense/ of these events on the flight schedule. civil-aviation-sector/. Maintenance engineers now benefit IFS™ is a globally recognized leader in International Congress of Aviation and Space Medicine • Solution ensures optimal aircraft from full visibility, ahead of planned developing and delivering enterprise allocation for all flights and routes maintenance events and available aircraft software for enterprise resource • Dynamic scheduling reduces ground times. planning (ERP), enterprise asset hief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal optimised by being a friend, philosopher philosophies, ability to support and impact of maintenance on airline Airlines further benefit from access management (EAM) and enterprise Arup Raha inaugurated 64th and guide to aircrew and all others enhance the performance of the aviator in operations controls, dynamic role-based workflow service management (ESM). IFS brings CInternational Congress of Aviation associated with aviation. operations are constantly evolving with the management, and master data customers in targeted sectors closer to and Space medicine at Delhi which was Dr. Jarnail Singh, President International newer advances and research in the field. IFS, the global enterprise applications management for constraints - while taking their business, helps them be more agile organised by Indian Society of Aviation Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine With the exponential growth of civil company, has brought to market a 24/7 into account service level agreements and enables them to profit from change. Medicine (ISAM) . delivered the Presidential Address. Dr. aviation, there is a growing challenge tail planning and maintenance allocation (SLAs). IFS was founded in 1983 and currently In the inaugural address, Arup Raha Pooshan Navathe a renowned aviation of aeromedical indoctrination of civil solution for the global civil aviation “The solution maximizes fuel savings has over 2,700 employees. IFS supports stressed upon the fact that the modern medicine expert delivered the prestigious aircrew, their initial and periodic medical industry. IFS Tail Planning, Optimization by reducing maintenance inefficiency more than 2,400 customers worldwide aircraft, with advanced technology, are Dr. Andre Allard lecture wherein he brought examinations and decisions on their fitness & Assignment™ maximizes aircraft through better allocation of aircraft from its network of local offices and highly capable. However the human out how more and more aircrew with to fly. The recent advances in clinical allocation efficiency, supports aircraft to long-haul routes and assigning an through a growing ecosystem of capabilities both physical, physiological and different medical issues can continue to fly medicine and its follow-up have proved that planning and optimally schedules aircraft for maintenance, within the partners. For more information visit: psychological at times cause a constraint in without hampering aerospace safety. now many more disabilities can be cured maintenance events - allowing airline maintenance window,” said Graham www.ifsworld.com. full exploitation of these machines. This gap Aerospace Medicine is a dynamic field permanently or can be permitted to fly with is ably bridged by the Aviation Medicine which deals mainly with the Occupational permissible medications or restrictions. Specialists who take an active part to ensure & Preventive Medicine. The aeromedical that the man-machine combination is disposition policies, indoctrination IMTMA’s National Productivity Summit 2016 hampioning the cause of & Scooters India and Volvo Buses on Prestige, Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts enhancing competitiveness 24th November 2016, which will give and VE Commercial Vehicles will Cin the Indian manufacturing delegates an opportunity to witness present case studies, vying for the industry the Indian Machine Tool best practices in manufacturing and IMTMA-ACE Micromatic Productivity Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is productivity improvements on the shop Championship Awards 2016, organising the 10th edition of National floor. comprising cash prizes worth Rs.10 Cyberbit Range Platform for CSTR Productivity Summit from 24 – 26 Knowledge sharing sessions on topics Lakhs to the winners. aifa (Israel): Elbit Systems Ltd to protect national assets and Thus, it allows teams to respond November 2016 at BIEC, Bangalore. of special interest and interactions National Productivity was awarded a contract to infrastructure against cyber attacks. faster and more effectively to complex The event showcases best practices in with industry experts to address Summit is organised every year to Hsupply its CYBERBIT Range The contract, will be performed during and advanced attacks, such as manufacturing through live case study the manufacturing challenges of recognise and reward the outstanding platform to the Cyber Security Training 2017. ransomware, and to perform better as presentations, plant visits, inspiring participating delegates at the ‘Experts’ productivity practices in the metal Range (CSTR) of Maryland, LLC, the first Leveraging the capabilities of the a team. Centrally located in Baltimore, keynote sessions, success stories, Corner’ will be held concurrently along working industry. Constituted in the hands-on cyber-security training centre CYBERBIT Range, the CSTR of Maryland close to the federal government’s focused technical sessions and other with the Plant visits on 24th November year 1946 for promotional support, for IT and SCADA security professionals provides a unique approach to cyber- cyber-related activities, CSTR of concurrent events. at BIEC, Bangalore. Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers› in the U.S. security training, enabling the entire Marylandwill offer cyber-security The event will feature four plant visits Leading manufacturing companies Association (IMTMA) plays a key role CYBERBIT’s training and simulation security and business team to practice professionals in both private and public to Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts, Toyota Viz. Brakes India, Mahindra & in the growth and development of the platform will serve as the launching the incident-response workflow in sectors the convenience of training Kirloskar Motor, Honda Motorcycles Mahindra, Super Auto Forge, TTK Machine Tool Industry. capability of the CSTR, instructing hyper-realistic settings that mimic the with the most current cyber warfare cyber-security professionals how trainee’s actual work environment. strategies.

54 55 OPTIX JSC specializes in the design and manufacturing of optical The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar addressing the gathering on the occasion of handing over stablished in 1998 as a 100% private company OPTIX of four indigenous Naval Systems, developed by DRDO to the Indian Navy and distribution of Skill Certificates JSC specializes in the design and manufacturing and Placement letters to retiring Navy personnel, in New Delhi on November 18, 2016. The Minister of State Eof optical, opto-mechanical and opto-electronic HForce: A Platform for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Rajiv Pratap assemblies and devices for military and law enforcement Rudy, the Secretary, R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher and other dignitaries are also seen. applications. Competently applying the modern Interchangeable, Onboard technologies, OPTIX JSC executes the entire production cycle – from design and implementation of prototypes to serial production of components, assemblies and devices. Weapon System OPTIX provides the wide range of own production of Force is a new weapon system in helicopters, the core Cyberbit launches Channel Program to solve critical cyber threats uncooled and cooled thermal vision cameras, colour hardware of which can be interchangeable from one cameras with standard and HD resolution, equipped Hcopter to another. In early 2016, Airbus Helicopters Cyberbit, whose cyber security solutions protect the world’s with the appropriate lens in order to cover the requested performed the first firing campaign of its new HForce weapon most sensitive systems, announced the launch of its Channel Stephen Thomas, distances, panoramic (n x 360°) devices and local TCP/IP system in Belgium. Program for North American Partners: MSSPs, VARs, distributors Cyberbit Vice intelliART middleware servers. This off-the-shelf armament system fits onto any military and consultants, who play a critical role in helping companies President of Sales The cooled thermal camera OPTIX HeatseekIR is based versions of Airbus Helicopters’ commercial range (H125M, H225M, defend themselves against evolving cyberthreats. on a 640 x 512 pixels mid-wave (3 ÷ 5 μm) starring Gen-III and H145M). Conceived as a plug and play system, HForce’s The Cyberbit Channel Program will deliver enhanced margins InSb detector with 15 μm pixel pitch provid¬ing excellent weapons can also be exchanged between helicopters. Their pod to partners, by providing Cyberbit’s suite of solutions, addressing high resolution image quality in all climate conditions. fixtures and software remain specific to each helicopter. today’s most complex cyber security problems for customers. With an operating range above 20 km (H version), the This unique system covers the entire operational spectrum Cyberbit partners will get access to the industry’s most advanced thermal imager is extremely suited for border and coastal (air-to-air, air-to-ground, air-to-surface, ballistic and guided), and endpoint detection and response (EDR), SOC automation and surveillance and also for long-range threat recognition. The supports a wide range of missions. Its modular architecture offers orchestration, cyber range training and simulation platform, camera is available in three different models depending on militaries which are already equipped with attack helicopters and industrial control systems security. The Cyberbit Channel the focal length of the objective - HeatseekIR L/M/H. a means to complement their fleet. For customers in the early Program is led by enterprise and IT security channel veteran GOLIATH Series is long range uncooled thermal stages of military outfitting, the system’s incremental options Stephen Thomas, former Vice President of Channel Sales at Stephen Thomas, Cyberbit Vice President of Sales said, imaging cameras, suitable for integration into security address a range of practical needs. HForce will be qualified on Symantec, who has more than 20 years of sales leadership and “Companies need partners to guide them through today’s ever- and observa¬tion systems, enabling twenty-four hour one of three platforms by the end of 2017. building channel programs for partners of all sizes. Now Vice evolving cyberthreat landscape, which is one reason why the surveillance in total darkness and under severe weather President of Sales at Cyberbit, Thomas will position partners channel has become the backbone of the IT security market. conditions. The reliable mechanical design makes GOLIATH to address pressing challenges in cybersecurity as part of the Cyberbit is already protecting companies all over the world and suitable for external installation without an addi¬tional First new standard A330 MRTT company’s 100-percent-channel-focused strategy. across a vast range of industries, which uniquely positions us sealing of the housing. Using various lenses makes possible Recently expanded to North America, Cyberbit has more than to help partners expand and grow their expertise and market detection of a human target at a distance of 4764 m and makes maiden flight 500-employees on three continents, supporting the most critical opportunities.” recognition of a human target at a distance of 1588 m. assets of enterprises and public sector organizations worldwide. About Cyberbit irbus Defence and Space has successfully completed As a subsidiary of defense systems leader Elbit Systems Ltd. Created to protect the most high-risk organizations in the the maiden flight of the first new standard A330 MRTT (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT), Cyberbit not only offers the channel world, Cyberbit secures enterprises and critical infrastructure AMulti Role Tanker Transport. This model incorporates a battle-hardened cybersecurity solutions but also the resources against advanced cyberthreats. The company’s battle-hardened number of enhancements introduced on the basic A330 as well as and strategic support to help partners move quickly into new cybersecurity solutions detect, analyze and respond to the most upgraded military systems as part of Airbus and Airbus Defence markets. advanced, complex and targeted threats. Cyberbit employs and Space’s continuous product improvement programme. “We talk to lots of companies that either suffer from alert fatigue a formidable and diverse team from both the public and The three-hour flight took place on 30 September and the crew from all the cybersecurity tools they’ve adopted or that can’t hire private sector, including Ph.D.s, hackers, former CISOs and SOC reported that the aircraft performed in line with expectations. enough experienced staff to leverage their technology – or both,” managers, as well as seasoned veterans of the intelligence and The new standard A330 MRTT features structural modifications, said Jeff Hirsh of MickTec, a Cyberbit partner. “Cyberbit helps us military communities. With offices in Texas and Israel, Cyberbit is aerodynamic improvements giving a fuel-burn reduction of solve these customer pain points, with proven technology and a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT) and up to 1%, upgraded avionics computers and enhanced military the real-world training that customers need to defend against has more than 500 employees in the United States, Europe and systems. First delivery is due in 2018. Fifty-one A330 MRTTs have multi-dimensional IT security threats.” Asia. been ordered by 10 nations of which 28 have been delivered.

56 57 Locate and ATA: Training for Safety Destroy Terrorist Networks: Parrikar irside Training Academy (ATA) The centre has experienced trainers for is India’s first training academy training a range of airside drivers. The xpressing concern over Awhich is focused on training and courses at ATA are designed by specialists the rising incidents of development of Airside Operators. ATA to ensure that the ultimate training Eterrorism in recent times, has been built with a vision to deliver objective is met. The training courses the Defence Minister Manohar world class Airside safety training in ensure that staffs are up to date with any Parrikar called upon to oppose India. Located near Mumbai International current regulations and understand the terrorism resolutely everywhere, Airport, this state-of-the-art-training rules required to work and drive safely at delegitimize it as an instrument centre is equipped with world class, Indian Airports . Some of these courses of State policy and cooperate high-fidelity training simulators and offered at ATA include: unreservedly to locate and destroy testing systems. The Pushback Training Push back training for new and advanced terrorist networks. Strata to Deliver first A330neo Shipsets for Airbus Simulators and Airside Driving Simulators operators, He was delivering the keynote used at ATA is the same technology used Driver training for Airside equipments address at the 20th ASEAN Regional trata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), the advanced composite this year had proven to be significant for Strata. “Following the in some world class international airports like cobus, baggage tractor, follow me Forum (ARF) – Heads of Defence aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly owned additional deals announced at the Farnborough International in Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. vehicles, and Universities / Colleges / Institutions Sby Mubadala Development Company, celebrated the Airshow last month, we are delighted to announce the delivery ATA is focused on training the airside Airport Familarisation Meet (HDUCIM) here , hosted by successful completion of the First Article Inspection (FAI) of of the shipsets to Airbus. We continue to focus on growing drivers and operators on safe operating Some upcoming courses include training the National Defence College Aileron and Flap Track Fairing (FTF) shipsets for the Airbus our customer's confidence in Strata’s capability to strengthen practices. The academy ensures that for Cargo loaders, passenger loading (NDC), New Delhi under the aegis A330neo. our position in the global aerospace industry, continuously your airside operators are skilled, safe, vehicles, of Ministry of Defence. The Minister In 2015, Strata was awarded the sole supplier contract to provide delivering high-quality components in challenging timeframes productive and effective at work. “Training is not something that can be referred to the maritime domain ailerons to Airbus for the A330 and A330neo. The contract, ” he added. The Strata Aileron programme accounted for 26% TecknoSIM Airside Training simulators implemented once and left alone. It is an as a key enabler of prosperity that named Strata as the single source supplier of ailerons to Airbus of the company’s total revenue by the end of the second quarter developed by Tecknotrove Systems, ongoing process. Airside safety requires has a wide spectrum of threats. for its A330 family of aircraft. The successful delivery of the this year, which reached $52.2 million compared to $39.2 million Mumbai, is an advanced training constant and proactive measures to be He reiterated India’s support for first Aileron and FTF for the A330neo was completed ahead of during the second quarter last year. This latest achievement is tool, designed to prepare the airside most effective. ATA ensures that the freedom of navigation, over- schedule making it a significant achievement. in line with Strata’s vision to become one of the top composite operators and drivers in different weather operators are trained regularly so that flight and unimpeded lawful Ismail Ali Abdulla, Deputy CEO, Strata Manufacturing said that aerostructures manufacturing companies in the world. conditions, time of the day, low visibility, everything is safe while on the airside”, commerce, based on the principle safe driving & operating techniques. says Faisal Siddiqui, co-founder ATA. of International law as reflected “ATA understands that each Airport, Airside Training Academy is a notably in the United Nations airline or ground handler is different collaboration between Zaka Group, Convention on Law of the Sea and their training requirements are a market leader in travel and aviation (UNCLOS). Strata delivers first A350 – 1000 products to Airbus Through Saab different. Maintaining airside safety is a industry and Tecknotrove, a pioneer in The Defence Minister further key component on which our training manufacturing and designing the world’s stated that India is not only programs are based, ensuring that most advanced simulation technology. committed to safeguarding its Abu Dhabi: Strata Manufacturing PJSC continues to demonstrate the growing President and Managing Director of Saab Airlines, Airports & Ground handling These two companies bring together land and maritime territories (Strata), the advanced composite aero- role of Strata as a reliable supplier in the Aerostructures. companies can work cohesively to achieve more than 50 years of experience in travel, and interests but will also make structures manufacturing company, aerospace supply chain”’ he added. Strata has emerged as a core economic a common objective” told Shantanu aviation, training and technology. its capabilities available to other wholly owned by Mubadala Development “In line with Abu Dhabi Economic Vision pillar supporting the national ambition to Gupta, Founder of ATA. regional countries. He exhorted Company, announced the delivery of its 2030 to build a sustainable knowledge- establish Abu Dhabi as a global aerospace member countries to increase the first shipset of A350 – 1000 Flap Support based economy, we are committed to the hub. In recent years, the company has dynamism and efficiency of the Fairings (FSFs), from its contract with Saab development of talented nationals in the expanded its portfolio of products and ARF and enhance cooperation on to Airbus. aerospace industry. We seek to empower capabilities to drive its competitive multi-national responses to non- The first shipset was delivered through our employees through a robust training position and the development of its traditional security challenges Saab business unit Saab Aerostructures and development program to ensure that global value chain to serve the worldwide including climate change, space to Airbus, following the Strata-Saab Strata develops a globally-competitive aerospace community. and cyber security. announcement made in June last Emirati workforce for the aerospace For more information about Mubadala: The meet was attended by year during the Paris air show, further industry,” he said. www.mubadala.com. representatives of 23 member demonstrating Strata’s capabilities in the “With the first delivery of the A350-1000 nations and organisations composite manufacturing industry. Flap Support Fairings, our cooperation including China, Japan, Philippines, Badr Al Olama, CEO of Strata, said, “The reached a very important milestone. We Vietnam, Russia, EU and ASEAN delivery of the latest shipsets reinforces are pleased to have Strata as a partner Secretariat. India last hosted the its commitment to developing a to Saab on this work package and they meet in October 2003 in New Delhi. manufacturing hub in Abu Dhabi for the have proven their good capabilities and The main theme of discussion at global aerospace industry. “We are proud skilled workforce with this achievement. the meet was ‘transformation of to work in collaboration with our strategic This is however only the first delivery in military education to meet the partners to deliver high-quality products many to come and we look forward to challenges of 21st Century’. to Airbus. The on-going strengthening continuing this cooperation on the A350- of our global partnership ecosystem 1000 program”, said, Lars Jensen, Vice

58 59 Mass, t: 17.5 External dimensions, m: 7,6х2,9х2,8 Speed,km/h: 100 Engine peak power, hp: 515 Crew: 3 persons Landing troops: 7-9 persons

from anti-tank grenade launchers and automatic guns of 30 mm caliber when performing combat tasksin eastern Ukraine. This Ukrainian vehicle is hard to immobilize. The armored fighting vehicle canmove with the loss of several wheels. A rich experience of BTR-4 combat use allows Ukrainian defense enterprises The first batch of Ukrainian BTR-4M is to continuously improve the fighting machine. Ukroboronprom specialists say that during 2,5 years of war in eastern delivered to Indonesian Marine Corps Ukraine more than 1000 improvements were made to this model, some of which were prompted by the soldiers he Ukrainian foreign trade company "SpetsTechnoExport" themselves. delivered the first batch of armored personnel carriers TBTR-4Mto Indonesia,for Indonesian Marine under the contract with the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia. Two BTR-4M - delivered to Indonesia - are equipped with unmanned combat modules BM-7 "Parus" (the standard combat module for serial vehicles of this family) with a 30-mm automatic a wheeled vehicle, designed for transportation of 7soldiers, gun ZTM-1 and 30 mm automatic grenade launcher, the other providing fire support, - that refers BTR-4 to armored personnel three – with combat modules with 7,76 mm machine guns. carriers. On the other hand, it can be equipped with different These BTR-4M were produced in a special amphibious version, weapons that can destroy enemy armored vehicles - including Liebherr-Aerospace Expands Liaison according to the requirementsof Marine Corps of Indonesia. tanks –allow categorizingit as an armored infantry vehicle with a The 8x8 wheeled armored personnel carriers have excellent powerful armor and weapons. mobile characteristics. The German turbocharged 6-cylinder As a result, the BTR-4 belongs to a promising class of wheeled and Customer Service in Shanghai diesel engines BF6M 1015Cp with11.9 liters volume are combat vehicles, which can perform a wide range of tasks in iebherr-Aerospace has expanded together with COMAC in Shanghai on coordinates all activities in the installed. At maximum 1800 rpm it produces 515 horsepower modern war. its Shanghai centre for liaison the ARJ21-700 and C919, with Airbus aerospace and transportation systems and in normal mode - 450. This machine engine compartment The BTR-4 has a given possibility of permanent modifications by Land customer service providing in Tianjin on the A320-Family and sectors. This division employs around dimensions allow, if necessary, installation of more powerful replacing military units and production on the basis of a family of more maintenance, repair and with HAIC in Harbin on the AC312 5,200 people. It has four aviation engines. machinesincluding command and staff vehicles for evacuation overhaul capabilities. helicopter, were also established. equipment production plants at The Ukrainian BTR-4 have incredible capabilities of combat of wounded. In addition, dynamic testing of Located in close proximity to Lindenberg (Germany), Toulouse vehicles, created by SE“KharkivMorozovMachne-Building Design A modern sighting system -BTR-4 is equipped with - makes ATA 21/36 components for Airbus Shanghai Pudong International (France), Guaratinguetá (Brazil) and Bureau”; mass production is established at the enterprises of the it easy to identify the enemy even in total darkness and in all single-aisle and long-range aircraft, Airport, this facility offers services Nizhny Novgorod (Russia). Ukrainian State Concern "Ukroboronprom". weather conditions. Bombardier and Embraer aircraft as to airlines based in mainland China Captions The experts and analysts can not relate this fighting machine The practical use of BTR-4 proved one more of its peculiarities well as COMAC’s ARJ21-700 will be including maintenance services and liebherr-aerospace-china- to a specific class of armored vehicles. On one hand, BTR-4 is - the highest level of protection. BTR-4 withstood hitting offered. Liebherr-Aerospace China component support with short turn- shanghai-entrance-nov2016.jpg is also able to service ATA 27/29 around times. Entrance of Liebherr-Aerospace China, components and Liebherr-Aerospace’s Liebherr-Aerospace China, which Shanghai, PR China OEM inventory is available for is the Aerospace part of Liebherr liebherr-aerospace-china-shanghai- exchange as a rotatable pool asset. Machinery Service (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., component-testing-nov2016.jpg The facility occupies three floors employs 37 people. It is certified by the Component testing at Liebherr- and features, alongside workbenches, CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration Aerospace’s facility in Shanghai, PR a storage area for piece parts and of China), the FAA (Federal Aviation China line replaceable units as well as areas Administration) and EASA (European with state-of-the-art equipment for Aviation Safety Agency). Contact : planning, receiving, cleaning, rework, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation Ute Braam testing, inspection and shipping. A SAS, Toulouse (France), is one of Corporate Communications warehouse and additional office space eleven divisional control companies Phone: +49 (0)8381 46 4403 for employees liaising and working within the Liebherr Group and this E-mail: [email protected]

60 61 DCNS-Airbus Helicopters Partners for French Navy’s VTOL Drones Growth Through Partnership CNS, a world leader in naval digitalisation hinges on the roll-out of defence, and Airbus Helicopters, cybersecurity solutions that offer better Dthe world’s leading helicopter protection of data and communications manufacturer, are joining forces to design between drones and ships.” the future tactical component of France’s DCNS’s role in the partnership will be to “Our mission is the growth of aerospace infrastructure and capabilities Naval Aerial Drone (Système de Drones design and supply the entire warship- in India, Creating useful interaction among Indian and International Aériens de la Marine - SDAM) programme. integrated VTOL drone system. DCNS will By pooling naval and aerospace skills design and develop the solutions for the aerospace industries, R&D, academia , Quality and Regulatory and expertise, the teaming of DCNS and ship-based operation and integration of agencies for development and production of aircraft materials, Airbus Helicopters will be equipped to the drone, including the specification and service. components, structures, equipments and systems, Enhancing private address all technical challenges arising validation of the payloads and mission Under the terms of the partnership, from the naval integration of the drones data links. DCNS will also produce the Airbus Helicopters will be responsible industry participation with special focus on SMEs and International through the creation of a robust system drone’s mission system, which will enable for designing and developing the Co operation for the benefit of all concerned, developing global architecture that can evolve and adapt to real-time management of its operations VSR700 drone as well as the various Dr.C.G.Krishnadas Nair opportunities, greater employment, wealth and welfare ” meet every need. and allow its payloads to be controlled technologies needed for drones Founder,SIATI For DCNS, drones are the roving eyes through the combat management system. to perform aerial missions, such as of the battle system; their missions A versatile and affordable platform, the data liaison, payload and a “see and are overseen by each ship’s combat VSR700 has been developed by Airbus avoid” capability enabling the drone’s ACHIEVEMENTS- SIATI management system, ensuring increased Helicopters with a view to providing integration into airspace. effectiveness in real time in support of military customers with a solution that “Rotary-wing drones will play a crucial ociety of Indian Aerospace private sector based on the national gateway for international co-operation naval operations. Offering a genuine leverages a tried and tested civil aircraft role in tomorrow’s air/sea theatres of Technologies & Industries (SIATI)was aerospace and defence projects and also through participation in Indian and tactical advantage, the VTOL drone is and strikes the best possible balance operation, performing the role of a Sestablished in the year 1991with the arising out of a offset opportunities overseas Air Shows, exhibitions an organic component of warships and between performance, operational roving eye and extending the coverage support of major aerospace organisations Training: SIATI has conducted several and seminars, exchange of industry augments the operational potential of flexibility, reliability and operating of surface vessels over the horizon,” such as HAL/ISRO/DRDO/NAL/DGCA/ training workshops on the subjects delegations and B to B meetings and also naval forces. costs. Harnessing autonomous flight said Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume CEMILAC and DGAQA with a mission to useful to its member companies such as in co-operation with similar aerospace DCNS CEO Hervé Guillou said: “We will technologies that have been tested by Faury. “This partnership will see Airbus create useful interaction with Indian procedure for indigenisation, equipment industry associations of other countries. continue to innovate in these areas and Airbus Helicopters through a range of Helicopters pool its expertise in and International Aerospace companies, required to be indigenously developed, SIATI initiated the concept of “India give drones the capability to perform demonstration programs, the VSR700 is vertical flight and autonomous flight R&D organisations for growth through associated technologies, certification Pavilion” in the international Air Shows increasingly complex missions over derived from a light civil helicopter, the technologies with the skills DCNS partnership, creating useful interaction requirements and the like. and led Indian delegations to these Air greater distances and timeframes in Cabri G2 (developed by the company possesses in naval combat systems, among Indian and international Exhibitions: Several exhibitions have Shows. an interoperable environment with Hélicoptères Guimbal), which has proven allowing us to respond to the emerging Aerospace Industries, R&D, Quality & been organised from time to time SIATI Awards: Excellence in R&D and increased digitalisation of resources. Such its reliability and low operating costs in needs of our customers.” Regulatory agencies for development indicating the requirement of the Indian innovations by members were recognised and production of aircraft, materials, Aerospace and Defense industries and by bestowing ‘SIATI Awards for Excellence components, structures, equipments and also spare parts requirement of the armed in Indigenous Development’. So far 153 Automated Storage systems and enhancing participation of forces. industries have been honoured with SIATI Aviation Innovation the Indian private industries with special Offset Policy: The Defense offset policy awards. focus on SMES and growing global has come into existence due to consistent Innovation & R&D: SIATI contributed in System Inaugurated Exposition in Kochi opportunities for synergising private efforts of SIATI along with HAL. It is a the development of private industries to n the occasion of 65th anniversary of the Material first of its kind Aviation Innovation Exposition was industries with aerospace and defense matter of pride that SIATI has been always be partners in innovation and R&D with Organization (MO), the Flag Officer Commanding- organised by Naval Aircraft Yard at Kochi in line with the PSUs, R&D organisations. consulted for modifications and the HAL, ISRO, DRDO, BEL and other DPSUs, OIn-Chief, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Vice Anation’s drive for ‘Self Defence through Make in India’ For more than two decades, SIATI has improvements of the offset policy and NAL and other R&D Labs. Many Indian Admiral AR Karve, AVSM, inaugurated the newly installed campaign. been serving the Nation and is happy many of our recommendations have been Private Industries have also become Multi aisle Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) The two-day exposition was inaugurated by Vice Admiral AR Karve, to state that SIATI has made substantial incorporated. exporters of Indian made aerospace and at the naval base, Kochi. AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval command progress over the years in harnessing the Air Show: SIATI has served the members defense products to leading aerospace The newly commissioned ASRS is an automated mechanism at Naval Base Kochi. The unveiling of the AS9100C certification, the potential of its member industries for by organising their participation in all companies in the other countries. with a provision to store about 25000 items having a highest accreditation for any aviation maintenance repair organisation developing & manufacturing aerospace the Aero India airshows and exhibitions Short Courses: SIATI conducted short- combined load of 460 tons. The Material Organization of which has been recently bestowed upon NAY (K) was also carried out materials, components, equipments and held in Bangalore to show case members courses to impart knowledge and training SNC was established on 24 Sep 1951 which today, with an by the chief guest on the occasion. systems and also information technology, capabilities and arrange for visits to the personnel from industries to enhance inventory exceeding two lakh items, provides equipment Twenty exhibitors from across the country showcased their enhanced design and testing solutions. stalls. their competence. These short courses and spares to all units (Ships/aircraft and shore offices) under technological capabilities in areas where Naval Aviation requires It has also inspired and nurtured several Industry Partners: We have advocated are imparted along with International SNC as well as to all aviation units throughout the Navy. handholding on account of diminishing product support from SMEs in different regions in India to to the foreign OEMs and suppliers of Institute of Aerospace Engineering Availability of the ASRS would assist in enhancing the speed Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Senior military actively participate in the aerospace and equipments the need for taking Indian and Management (IIAEM), established of locating and delivery of store items in times of urgent airworthiness certification officials also attended the exposition defence sector R&D and Manufacture, SMEs and other private industries as by SIATI along with Jain University need. for the ease of understanding of aviation product standards by the enhancing self-reliance. industry partners. It is a matter of pride with the support of Indian Institute of MO (Kochi) was actively involved in providing succour to industry. The objective of the exposition is to bring leading private Workshops: SIATI has been conducting that many Indian industries have become Science (IISc), ISRO, NAL, HAL and several Sri Lanka post Cyclone Rounu in May 2016, by supplying players to the Aircraft Yard to fight the bane of obsolescence every year a number of awareness exporters of the Indian made aerospace other aerospace and aviation business three truckloads of required relief material overnight which of vintage systems through technological substitution and workshops and seminars on the business components and equipments. corporate. The participants are awarded was subsequently shipped by naval warships to Sri-Lanka. innovative repairs. opportunities for the Indian SMEs and International Air Show: SIATI provided a certificates.

62 63 Clamping Technology/Stationary Clamping Systems Modular system for direct workpiece clamping 99 mm), and freely combinable VERO-S WDS stacking modules. The latter have a standardized height of 30 mm and 50 mm, to allow fine graduations of 10 mm in the height of the clamping columns starting inimal batch sizes, high at a height of 80 mm, without the need requirements for precision, for special solutions. The connections Mcomplex geometries – between the single modules are designed applications such as those that occur in for high machining parameters, with a tool and mold making have always been very high pull-in force of up to 25,000 complex and demanding. Especially for N. All that is needed to operate them is this purpose SCHUNK, the competence an Allen key. To ensure distortion-free leader for clamping technology and workholding, height differences can be gripping systems, has now developed a compensated by a steplessly adjustable, new modular system for direct workpiece hydraulically clamped VERO-S WDA clamping. In the production of single compensation element. parts and small batches this system High precision can become an important piece in the All interfaces feature scope-free taper The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar receiving a dividend cheque of Rs.53,22,05,350 puzzle for more productivity and cost centering, which ensures a repeat from the CMD, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, Rear Admiral (Retd.) A.K. effectiveness. Modular clamping columns accuracy of < 0.005 mm between the Verma, in New Delhi. Secretary (Defence Production), Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta is also seen. enable direct clamping of molding plates, single components. An integrated air free-form parts and other workpieces feed-through allows actuation of the on the machine table within seconds, clamping modules and monitoring of the without additional clamping devices and presence of a workpiece, without the need The International Institute for registered as Section–8 Company, with a their capabilities. Subsequently, SIATI has therefore without interfering contours. for an external media feed-through. The Aerospace Engineering and governing council/board with Chairman been revising the aerospace directly from The clamping pillars guarantee collision- actual workpiece clamping takes place in Management (IIAEM): IIAEM was HAL by designation as Chairperson, Hony. time to time and distributing during the free processes, a defined clamping an energy-neutral process by means of VERO-S modular direct conceived by SIATI and established under President, SIATI, and Hony. President airshows for creating greater awareness of situation, and a reliable simulation of the spring force with self-locking and form- workpiece clamping the direction of a high level committee BCCI and representatives of industries our members’ capabilities. machining. In addition, changes in the fit clamping. The workpieces themselves with Dr.K.Kasturirangan, Member from major aerospace and aviation Aeromag Asia: A bimonthly Magazine workpiece can be implemented quickly remain securely clamped even if the longer life and increased process Planning, Co. Chairman, Dr.CG Krishnadas organisations and the large number of ‘AEROMAG ASIA’ is published in due to the high precision of this clamping pressure in the air system should suddenly reliability, all functional parts such as the Nair, President, SIATI as Co-Chairman and supply chain (component manufacturers, association with SIATI by Aerosun solution. drop. A pneumatic system pressure of 6 base body and slide assemblies are made with members from aerospace industries equipment manufacturers). Media, wherein the activities of SIATI Variable height bar is sufficient for opening the clamping of hardened stainless steel, are absolutely both public and private sector. It is a Civil Aviation: SIATI has been Member are highlighted. The events of SIATI and The modular system consists of VERO-S modules. Regardless of the diameter of corrosion-resistant, and very easy to clean. matter of pride for SIATI that IIAEM in the of Civil Aviation Aeronautics Promotion its members are published under SIATI WDB base modules for the machine the clamping pillars, standard VERO-S last 5 years has grown and is offering Advisory Council (CAPAC), Ministry of news regularly. AEROMAG has become table, VERO-S WDN clamping modules (ø SPx 40 clamping pins are used. For a specialised programs leading to graduate Civil Aviation. SIATI is a Member of the a prominent aerospace and defense and post graduate degree in Aerospace working group on defence equipment magazine. As a part of Silver jubilee year, Engineering. A number of short courses and aerospace chaired by Secretary (DP). SIATI has started holding CEO interaction (two day, three day and the like) have SIATI is also a member of the Aerospace meet bimonthly as COFFEE@SIATI along been designed and are being regularly Task Force under Ministry of Industries, with a useful presentation. conducted for working executives, Government of Karnataka and regular SIATI is managed and led by SIATI Council engineers and technicians by IIAEM jointly meeting are held under the Chairmanship which has nominated members from HAL, with SIATI. of Secretary Commerce and Industries. ISRO, DRDO, CEMILAC, DGCA, and NAL Aviation Sector Skill Council: As the Aerospace Directory: SIATI has and from Private Industries. We have Application of direct Government of India announced the published directory of its members. constituted empowered committees workpiece clamping policy for skilling technicians / engineers As you recall the First Airshow was from members to specially address for various industries under the National conducted by SIATI jointly with HAL / issues on subjects such as offset & other Skill Council, SIATI took initiative to form Aeronautical Society and private sector in Government policies, training and an Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill the year 1993. It was at that time the First certification, International Co-operation Council under the ageis of National Skill Directory on Indian Aerospace Industries with aerospace Industries and Aerospace Development Corporation, Government of was prepared and published giving the Industry Association in other countries, India. The aerospace skill council has been list of a number of SIATI members and software systems and engineering.

64 65 International Institute for Aerospace THINK Engineering And Management (IIAEM) NAVAL OPERATIONS

The International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Turbine Engines, Integrated Materials Management, Airport Management (IIAEM) is established under the initiative of Safety and Security, Aircraft Design, Air Traffic Management, Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) Flight Safety, Aircraft Propulsion, Aircraft Structural Dynamics Armed with cutting-edge defense helicopter technology. Day & Night and Jain University and representing a distinct institutional & Aero elasticity, Sheet Metal Technology in Aerospace, Aircraft capable for anti-submarine, anti-surface, SAR and support-ship borne model for aerospace education and research through linkages Structural Testing and so on. operations in the harshest naval environments. Ready to support, with industry, national programmes and academia. Formally The faculty in the Institute is an amalgam of highly protect, detect, mark or destroy from shore or ship. Panther – Deploy the best inaugurated during Indian Centenary of Civil Aviation (Sep accomplished and experienced academicians, research leaders 2011). The Institute has been providing high calibre education, and industry achievers in different disciplines of Aerospace research and capacity building in the field of aerospace Engineering and Management, who come from prestigious engineering and management with accent on solving real national institutes/ organisations like IITs, IISc, ISRO, HAL and world problems. The vision of the Institute is to emerge as a NAL. The founder director was Dr NGR Iyengar, who had world class institution providing globally relevant education, served in several senior capacities at IIT Kanpur, and who also training and research in order to support growth of technology mentored till his demise recently. and business in the field of aerospace engineering and IIAEM has focused towards research activities and has management. It has been conducting academic and research entered into one of such collaborative agreement with IIAAT programmes under the aegis of the Jain University, which is a (International Institute for Advanced Aerospace Technologies), leading university in private sector in India. St. Petersburg, Russia, a Fixed Base Flight Simulator for Cessna IIAEM through its undergraduate, post graduate and research 172 aircraft has been developed and commissioned at IIAEM. programmes as well as short term skill upgradation programs The simulator facilitates UG and PG students to understand the has been engaging itself in cutting edge research and intricacies of simulation with respect to cockpit procedures and generation of highly specialized technical human resources flying of Cessna 172 aircraft. The simulator in its present form in the fields of Aircraft design, Avionics, Aircraft manufacture acts as a teaching aid for flight dynamics, flight control and and maintenance, Airport Infrastructure planning, design Avionics. The Static Flight Simulator at IIAEM was inaugurated and construction, and, Aviation Business Management. by Prof. Roddam Narasimha FRS, DST Year-of-Science Professor Programmes are designed by expert teams from Aerospace Engineering Mechanics Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Design, R&D, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Airport and Aviation Advanced Scientific Research. Business organizations. Governing and Advisory Council consist In addition to the conduct of academic programmes and short of nominees from HAL, ISRO, IISc, BIAL, NAL, DRDO, Air India, Jet courses, IIAEM regularly organizes seminars and exhibitions of Airways, DGCA, IAF, Airport Authority of India etc. The unique national interest, one such event was the National Seminar & Academic programmes offered by IIAEM are as follows: Exhibition on UAV Technologies & Airshow. PhD in Aerospace Engineering India stands at a juncture, where there is unprecedented M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics / Aerospace potential for aerospace design, manufacturing, operations and Structures / Manufacturing & Management) safety assurance activities. Secondly, aviation business, under M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) the influence of deregulation and through participation of M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering (Propulsion) highly competitive private sector entities has emerged as one of M.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering [for Working Executives] the most globally challenging fields for business management. (Aerospace Structures / Aerodynamics / Propulsion / Avionics / Hence, it has become extremely relevant to generate high Manufacturing & Management) calibre human resources both in the field of Aerospace MBA in Aviation Business Management engineering and aviation business management. IIAEM B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering has come into existence to serve this goal eminently. The The distinct feature of the academic courses is that all the collaborative concept among academia, industry and national B.Tech students should undergo compulsory flight laboratory programmes is the key strength of the institute providing training. Under M.Tech the project work will be mostly done vital inputs for faculty engagement, curriculum development, in one of the aerospace organization and here again flight student’s exposure to practical problems of industry and laboratory program is compulsory. M.Tech for working guiding the choice of research problems. executives is offered to aerospace and allied industries, & the IIAEM, Jain University envisions emerging as a leading curriculum has less course work but more of research work. Institution in the country for education in aerospace They work on a problem which is relevant to the organization engineering and aviation business management, by with which they are associated. augmenting its high tech infrastructure to further transform By organizing short term courses for working professionals, learning environment, by diversifying the courses into space faculty and students of aerospace community, the Institute has domain and by undertaking high end research. The Institute been adding value to the organisations as well as individuals aims to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence for research in who aim to enrich their knowledge and experience. Some of Aviation Safety, which synergistically combines its capabilities the courses are Airworthiness of Aircraft, Flight Mechanics and and resources. Control, Helicopter Technology, Flight Safety & Airworthiness, For further information : www.iiaem.jainuniversity.ac.in Aerospace Materials, Advances in Aerospace Structures, Gas 66 Important to you. Essential to us. 67

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