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Rajkumar (Rtd) Given the technological sophistication and the long PVSM, AVSM, VM range, the Rafales are expected to augment the IAF’s Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) capability and play a lead role as nuclear delivery PVSM, AVSM, VM platforms in India’s second-strike capability, replacing Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra the Mirage 2000 fighters. Dr . K. Ram Chand Direct import of MMRCA, instead of production in India under ToT will have an adverse Mr. J.K.Sharma impact on the creation of expertise and employment in India, as envisioned in the Mr. Arunakar Mishra Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey ‘Make in India’ mission. It is hoped that the Indian Industries including the SMEs in the aerospace & defense sector will be facilitated by MoD / Government of India fully utilize Delhi Ashok Iyer the ‘Offset’ clause to get export orders for aerospace & defense equipments. Many E-mail : [email protected] of these industries have already created facilities based on MoU signed with OEM for aircraft and engines and their Tier-I companies. It is sincerely hoped that these Indian Mumbai P. A. Augustine companies who have a major stake will quickly move to realise their offset goals as Email : [email protected] Indian Offset partners. Trivandrum India’s is now one of the most diverse air forces, with Western and Russian- origin S.Radhakrishnan aircraft with Indian and other systems incorporated in them. In the years to come, the A new chapter in the history Email : [email protected] indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft Berlin, Germany from Russia will join the force, adding to the diversity. of military transport Detlef Becker India’s Light Combat Aircraft is a major breakthrough in technology for this class Email : [email protected] Tel : + 497 112317595 of aircraft and has incorporated even more latest technologies with respect to flight aviation in Russia Mobile : + 491 701626053 control systems than Rafale and other similar contemporary aircraft. The large scale Paris, France induction of the LCA will be an important step for energising the aircraft industry and to Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli realise the ‘Make in India’ mission. 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EOS_Anzeige_Aerospace_Seminarmagazin_indien.indd 1 04.04.2014 14:48:38 Uhr Rafale Rumble in Indian Skies The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar and the French Defence Minister Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian signing the intergovernmental agreement on Rafale in New Delhi

of Rafale remains the same as the one Rafale was earlier shortlisted in the Among the most advanced fighters in operation in the world, Dassault being used by the French Air Force, it decade-long process of trials and The Rafale deal has a certain amount has been revealed the Indian version of selection for the 126 Medium Multi- of technology transfer that is projected Rafale’s key features are an Israeli helmet-mounted display, beyond the fighter jet will have 14 India-specific Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender to help scale up the production of the enhancements, including the helmet during the previous UPA regime. The indigenous Tejas aircraft. The Kaveri jet visual range air-to-air missile and other missile systems with which mounted display, Doppler beam radar, IR MMRCA tender was formally withdrawn engine project may get restarted with search and track, and towed decoy. by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar the help of Safran. Reports indicate Indian Air Force can hit targets inside Pakistan from India’s territory later last year, citing mainly unaffordable that roughly one billion euros would be The deal includes the aircraft in fly- prices. However, during his visit to Paris earmarked to revitalise India’s stalled launting their celebrated ‘omnirole’ in terms of versatility, interoperability, Caine, Thales Cahirman and CEO. away condition, weapons, simulators, last April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi combat engine jet project. capabilities state-of-the-art Rafale flexibility and survivability, as it is relevant spares, maintenance, and performance had announced his intention to purchase Ffighter jets, built by the French against both traditional and asymmetrical Sixteen years after the Indian Air Force based logistics support for five years. The 36 Rafale fighters in a government-to- Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier defence major Dassault Aviation, would threats and addresses the emerging first sent its requisition for a replacement French have also agreed to supply spares government deal with France. said the French company is game for finally meet India’s long quest for a needs of the armed forces in a changing to the Russian aircraft, IAF’s Rafales will for a period of seven years at initial cost. the 'Make in India' initiative and open potent deep penetration combat aircraft geopolitical context, while remaining at come equipped with the radar guided The first aircraft will be inducted into There is a 50 per cent offset clause in the to manufacturing the fighter aircraft to replace its ageing and depleted fleet the forefront of technical innovation. beyond visual range air-to-air Meteor the IAF within 36 months; and the full deal under which French industry will in India if the plane is shortlisted for a of Russian-built MiG-21s. Extolled as the missile designed to knock out enemy complement will be in service within 67 invest half the contract value back in the bigger order. "It is 36 at the moment. We ‘poster child’ transformational fighter The Inter-Governmental Agreement aircraft and cruise missiles significantly months. France will also provide logistics country which is expected to develop feel that we can create a strong industrial which provides a way forward to air forces that India concluded with France for the more than 100 km away. The acquisition and ground support and ensure that 75 some expertise domestically in the partnership in India. We know very well confronted to the requirement of doing acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets – 28 of this weapon is likely to be game per cent i.e. 27 aircraft are operationally aerospace sector. Offsets of half the value the large number of aircraft that the IAF ‘more’ with ‘less,’ Rafale, a twin-engine, single seat and 8 twin-seat trainer variants changer in South Asia. Neither Pakistan available at any time. The airworthiness of the deal will be executed by France needs," Trappier said. multi-role fighter aircraft which can – at a cost of 7.87 billion euros, after 17 nor China, India's traditional military of IAF’s fighter fleet has been an area in India within seven years. Although operate from both an aircraft carrier and a months of protracted negotiations, is one adversaries, possesses a weapon of the of concern, with Sukhoi Su30 fighters Dassault is yet to submit the full details of He said that Dassault Aviation is shore base, makes the cut. Fully versatile, of the biggest weapons contracts that same class. Meteor missile provides a struggling to maintain an airworthiness its Indian offset partners, 74 per cent of the committed to the Make in India initiative. high-tech Rafale is able to carry out all India has ever signed; and it is India’s first no-escape zone three times greater than of 50 per cent. The deal provides for free offsets are mandated to be exported from "We will see how we can carry forward combat aviation missions – air defence, fighter aircraft deal since the purchase of that of a conventionally powered missile training of 10 IAF personnel, including India. Another 6 per cent of the offsets with the 'Make in India' initiative. We are interception, ground support, in-depth Sukhois from Russia in the late 90s. in a head-on engagement. Experts say three pilots. The IAF will also get a are for technological sharing, which is open to manufacturing Rafales in India." strikes, reconnaissance, anti-ship strikes that the Meteor is five times as lethal as guarantee for an additional 60 hours for currently being negotiated by the DRDO. He said the focus was to build an industrial and nuclear deterrence. The deal was signed in Delhi by Defence its conventional equivalent such as the the trainer version of Rafale fighters, and It was indicated that France will invest 30 partnership in India for Rafale jets and the Minister Manohar Parrikar and his French American AMRAAM missile. The Rafales a concession to keep the weapons storage per cent of the 7.8 billion euros in India's 50 per cent offset clause will be of help. Extremely powerful although of modest counterpart Jean Yves Le Drian, in the will also be fitted with Mica missiles, an in France for an additional six months military aeronautics-related research Observers assert that the long-delayed size, superbly agile and very discrete, it presence of Eric Trappier, Dassault air-to-land precision missile of more than without any charge. programmes and 20 per cent into local deal was finalised because India has offers to fulfil overarching expectations Aviation Chairman and CEO, and Patrice 300 km range. While the base version production of Rafale components. identified the French fighters for their

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‘strategic’ role — to deliver nuclear expected to bridge the shortfall in the India’s is now one of the most diverse air weapons. At present, IAF is supposed to depleting number of fighter squadrons forces, with Western and Russian- origin use modified Mirage-2000 fighters in a in the IAF. The IAF currently has 32 fighter aircraft with Indian and other systems nuclear strike role. But these upgraded squadrons against an authorisation incorporated in them. The IAF has been Mirages are scheduled to be phased of 42, and this number is expected to attempting to narrow the diversity to out of service from 2030 onwards. A come down to 25 by 2022. Rafales, to be optimise utilisation and bring down the replacement for them would be needed, inducted between 2019 and 2023, will cost of operations. IAF logisticians, who and India’s comfort with Paris on these make for only two squadrons. This still already struggle to maintain, repair and matters makes it logical to go with Rafales leaves a huge gap, to be filled by either support six different types of fighters – for this critical task. the indigenous Tejas fighters, or another the Sukhoi-30MKI, Mirage 2000, Jaguar, foreign fighter such as the Swedish Gripen MiG-29, MiG-27, MiG-21 and the Tejas Light Though the Modi government would or the American F-16, both of which have Combat Aircraft – may hardly welcome claim savings of several million in the hard offered to ‘Make in India’. the prospect of a seventh fighter type, bargain, there is some disquiet about the which would require expensive, tailor- exorbitant cost of the acquisition. With made base infrastructure, repair depots India, Dassault had already established and spare parts chains. a benchmark in the MMRCA acquisition, where it had quoted a price for 18 fully The government is scouting for another built Rafales, just like the 36 fighters that fighter to be inducted in large numbers India is now buying. Rafale's bid for 126 and produced in India under the ‘Make in aircraft was for about Rs. 90,000 crore – Rs. India’ initiative. In the years to come, the 715 crore per fighter after adding all costs. indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft Now, India would be paying over Rs 1,600 Tejas and the Fifth Generation Fighter crore per aircraft – more than double Aircraft from Russia may join the force, the earlier price. With that, some critics adding to the diversity. Defence sources say, the IAF could buy two-and-a-half have made it clear that the deal for 36 Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters – a heavy fighter as In 2015, Defence Minister Parrikar Rafale jets does not come with an option capable as the Rafale. suggested the Rafale order could be clause. This means that more orders will However, officials would point out that scaled down without worry because come only through fresh talks. This has led the current contract includes elements future gaps in the IAF’s fleet could be to fresh pitches from those who lost out that were not there in the 126 fighter plugged with indigenous light combat on the first deal including Boeing, Saab MMRCA tender, including a superior aircraft. This line of thinking has been and Lockheed Martin. India is looking at weapons package with Meteor missiles; vehemently opposed by large sections shortlisting one more aircraft, besides and performance-based logistics, which of the IAF saying that the indigenous Tejas, to be manufactured domestically. bind Dassault to ensure that a stipulated LCA fighter (Tejas) would have a different Rafale entered service with the French percentage of the Rafale fleet remains role and should not be confused with Navy in 2004 and with the French Air Force combat-ready at all times. the requirements of a medium multi-role in 2006. In 2015, Egypt and Qatar ordered fighter like the Rafale. 24 Rafales each. As of June 30, 2016, 152 The induction of these 36 fighters is Rafale aircraft had been delivered.

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10 11 flexibility in production planning. In reproduction of the defined property addition, tool-less production processes profiles. All the more, EOS is constantly Globally, we are working with some of require less energy and raw material than refining its high-tech materials based on the biggest companies in the aerospace Additive Manufacturing Part of Industry 4.0 conventional manufacturing operations. specific customer requirements. sector. Some of these companies include, Modified parts, upgrades and spare parts For the production of metal components RUAG, Vectoflow, EADS, Airbus, GE, Bell can be produced as needed, obviating the using DLMS, EOS offers a comprehensive Helicopter and Harvest Technologies, need for storage. Given the long service selection of metal powders ranging from MTU and others. lives of airplanes, Additive Manufacturing aluminium, maraging steel and high- Aeromag Asia : How will AM play a key processes yield clear cost benefits. grade steel through to titanium as well part in Industry 4.0? Anand Prakasam, Country Manager, EOS GmbH as nickel and cobalt chrome alloys. This Anand Prakasa : Industry 4.0 is a relatively Can you share with us the recent allows highly individualised products to new approach for several industries, as it India Branch Office (Electro Optical Systems), developments of AM in the aerospace be manufactured with exceptional quality. references digitalization of production industry? We will be more than happy to provide processes. A key component in making Chennai, speaks about the innovative role of intense advice and support when it industry 4.0 a reality are machines that We are already seeing quite a number of comes to selecting materials. In this can produce the desired components Additive Manufacturing in the fourth industrial additively manufactured parts based on way, customers benefit from our faster, more flexibly and more precisely our technology that are used in making of longstanding experience and our high- than before. revolution and how leading aerospace companies engines and are currently being certified grade, extensively quality-tested materials For the fourth industrial revolution, for use. We are partners to many big so as to be able to meet customers’ the technique used for 3D printing will have integrated AM into their planning of organisations that have adopted our requirements for design, development have to go one step further: from rapid technology. One of the most successful and production goals: prototyping to advanced manufacturing, future production strategies, underscoring key examples is MTU, where EOS technology Materials expertise developed the production of lasting and functional enabled a cost effective development continuously over a period of more than components with defined mechanical advantages of EOS technology for aerospace. of an engine component for Airbus 20 years. and thermal properties i.e. products made A32Oneo. Materials, systems and process from metals or ceramics. Excerpts from the interview with Aeromag: Refer to the link for details - MTU. parameters are harmonised for excellent When it comes to the aerospace industry, GE is another partner that worked on results. digitalization is a standardized approach EOS’s advanced 3-D printing technology, Very high degree of flexibility in design and has existed for a while. Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) to and development . Anand Prakasam, manufacture much stronger components Matching materials ideally support Can AM be considered as a green Country Manager, with less material waste for GEnx engines the required product property profiles. technology? Can you elaborate? EOS GmbH India Branch Office that are impossible to create using EOS materials are able to meet most (Electro Optical Systems) adaptations and small production runs and engineering. As a result, airplanes traditional techniques. For details, click requirements. AM can be considered ‘green’ when are further arguments in favour of consume significantly less fuel and emit GE. Efficient production processes and we are talking about the level of We hear a lot about 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing technology. This less carbon dioxide. high-tech materials allow economical recyclability of materials used during Additive Manufacturing (AM). What is why leading aerospace companies Tool-less production: EOS industrial 3D How is EOS DMLS technology unique? production of innovative components the manufacturing process. For plastic value additions do AM have in store for have integrated AM into their planning of printing technology enables maximum according to the very highest industry materials, powder refreshing rates are the Aerospace Manufacturer? future production strategies. EOS puts a high emphasis on technology standards. at around 50 per cent, i.e. sieving used Compared to engine parts that are being Anand Prakasam, Country development and quality assurance. At material, mixing it with new material, then We can only speak for EOS among manufactured based on conventional Manager, EOS GmbH India Branch the headquarters in Krailling alone, there What are the typical applications with reusing the same for the next building those who are offering a powder-based technologies, additively manufactured Office (Electro Optical Systems), is an area of around 2,300 m² reserved for respect to the materials that DMLS and process. In metal, only smoke residues industrial 3D Printing manufacturing parts can reduce delivery times for the Sivananda Nagar, Kolathur, the 70 Additive Manufacturing systems SLS technology can process? and bigger particles are removed so we process. In general, the technology parts substantially Chennai, joined EOS in 1998 and used for research and development, have a refreshing rate of 100 per cent. offers many advantages for quite a few Key advantages of EOS technology for over the years has built a strong quality assurance, application and training As mentioned earlier, EOS lays huge Our technology can also be called green industries. Aerospace is one of the most aerospace are: EOS Indian team. An Engineering for both polymer and metal products. emphasis on quality. The materials we when the discussion is around sustainable important industries we are serving. In Cost reduction: Since part production (Mechanical) graduate from the An additional 20 systems are available in use have an influence on the quality solutions for our customers – meaning aerospace, we see three key application using Additive Manufacturing does Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, the international EOS technology centres of the manufactured component and parts that have been manufactured areas for our technology, namely engines, not create set-up and tooling costs, he has accumulated 22 years of in China, Singapore and the US. At the our partners are the best examples. GE, with our technology can have huge interior parts and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial production costs are only incurred for experience in Technical Sales, EOS Oy plant in Finland, an additional for example uses EOS technology to contribution during the use phase. Vehicles). the parts themselves, at the time they Marketing, Business Development 15 systems are being used for the additively manufacture high temperature In the aerospace industry, a study we Engine and turbine parts as well as are manufactured. Even small production and Operations. When Additive development, qualification and quality components based on nickel alloys and/or conducted with Airbus revealed that the cabin interior components are typical runs and one-off pieces do not cause Manufacturing was a less known assurance of metal materials. cobalt chrome materials. use phase has by far the biggest impact applications for industrial 3D printing added cost. In addition, system parts technology, Anand had extended The powder-based DMLS (Direct Metal Inconel 718/625 is normally used to in terms of energy consumption and / Additive Manufacturing (AM). This is designed for optimum function can often his support to the sales channel Laser Sintering) technology from EOS additively manufacture hot parts. In CO2 emissions over the whole lifecycle where the benefits of innovative EOS be realised as a single part, simplifying in South East Asia and Australasia. assures high quality levels that are critical the front end of engines, additively of the bracket. CO2 emissions over the technology come to the fore: functional assembly and quality assurance. Anand was awarded best Metal AM for aerospace. EOS has an extremely manufactured parts are normally made whole lifecycle of the nacelle hinges were components with complex geometries Lightweight design: Intelligent promotion in the country by RPSI. high level of materials expertise and a of titanium. For brackets, our customers reduced by nearly 40 per cent via weight and defined aerodynamic properties lightweight structures manufactured He is an Adviser in the Additive comprehensive portfolio of sophisticated normally use aluminium. saving that resulted from an optimized can be manufactured quickly and using laser sintering processes combine Manufacturing Committee in India, metals for Direct Metal Laser Sintering geometry, enabled by the design freedom cost-effectively. Material and weight high strength with a weight reduction a member of the SAE and the Indo- (DMLS) using Additive Manufacturing. Our Can you name any large OEMs which offered by the DMLS process and the savings lower fuel consumption and of 40–60 per cent. The material savings German Chamber of Commerce. materials, systems and process parameters are using EOS AM technology for part use of titanium. More significantly, using CO2 emissions. 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12 13 aerospace related companies since the technology, which can be used to develop emphasis is more focused on quality and innovative applications and transfer the defined part properties. same into series production. Our customers utilise the entire potential What is the key driver to the success of of additive manufacturing (AM) to achieve AM if someone needs to adopt this? significant competitive advantages. In weight per plane by 10 kilogrammes, this context, experienced EOS advisors a noteworthy saving when looking at This is a very broad question but we will and specialists assist with improving the industry “buy-to-fly” ratios. certainly try and explain that. The most quality of components and taking full critical aspect of AM is the understanding advantage of the performance of the EOS How do you see the growth of Indian of the process and operating systems that systems. aerospace market? customers are working on. The buyer Here are a few things that we would must realise that AM is a high-quality, yet recommend for anyone to look at, before In India, Aerospace is one of the growth complex technology and cannot be used adopting the same: drivers for AM. The growth is seen in the unless the relevance and significance Define the right application/part to use engine development, with HAL AERDC of the technology is explored for the the AM technology taking the lead in using an EOS M400 respective requirement. Understand and implement design rules machine for the development of engine This is one of the areas where EOS is adequately as the AM technology not only parts. Also suppliers of AM components focusing on and helping the customers introduces a new way of manufacturing to HAL use EOS M280 and EOS M290 take informed decisions. EOS has a but also substantially changes the design machines and supply both static and consulting portfolio that helps industrial approach rotating parts in Inconels, Titanium and companies with the quick and successful Understand how the introduction of Steels. entry into industrial 3D printing. Our this technology may change processes Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar being introduced to the Commanders of the Indian Coast We see atleast 30%-40% of our yearly consulting services rapidly convey within your company, subsequently might Guard at the 35th Commanders’ Conference of Indian Coast Guard held in New Delhi. DG Indian Coast business coming from some form of a needs-oriented understanding of change your entire business model etc. Guard Shri Rajendra Singh and Defence Secretary Shri G Mohan Kumar are also seen. Lord Corporation’s IVCS Qualified for H-47 Chinook Coast Guard Commanders’ Meet Held Lord Corporation, a leader in the savings to the H-47 platform. to force generators located under the efence Minister Manohar Parrikar exhorted the Indian in Sri Lanka and requested ICG to also negotiate release of management of vibration, noise and The multiyear qualification effortpilot seats. These force generators create Coast Guard (ICG) to further bolster Coastal Security detained Indian fishing boats. motion control, has announced product culminated in late 2015 with installation “anti-vibration” that stops the progression Dmechanism by increasing patrolling so as to avoid The Defence Minister promised all assistance of the Ministry qualification for their Improved Vibration and final flight evaluation of the of vibration due to the main rotor, and infiltration by anti-national elements through Sea. He was of Defence for cases relating to the operational efficiency Control System (IVCS) for the Boeing H-47 production-ready IVCS. IVCS is the H-47 creates a more comfortable vibration inaugurating the 35th Coast Guard Commanders Conference and those pertaining to the growth of the service, be it the Chinook helicopter. Under contract with program name for Lord Corporation’s environment for the aircrew. at Coast Guard Headquarters in Delhi. The Minister appreciated manpower or new acquisitions. He welcomed the endeavour Boeing since September 2013, Lord has proven Active Vibration Control System. The IVCS technology offers a triple- the efforts of the ICG in augmenting Maritime and Coastal of the ICG to promote inclusiveness of all ranks by way of completed all programme milestones and The US Army Aviation Engineering digit weight savings benefit, which security not only by deployment of assets but also by efficient conduct of the Sub-ordinate officers’ Conference and efforts at has received final qualification approval Directorate recently completed the final creates a performance buy-back for H-47 exploitation of Coastal Security Network Phase I and expressed realising the ‘Make in India’ policy of the Government of India for the state-of-the-art patented system qualification approval, and product Operators. hope that CSN Phase II would also be implemented on time. by ordering indigenous ships to strengthen the fleet. that controls steady state and transient deliveries for incorporation into the Lord Corporation’s system will now be While complimenting the officers and men of the Indian Coast The conference was attended by senior officers of the Ministry vibration. Boeing CH-47F production line will begin part of the baseline configuration moving Guard for displaying utmost dedication and professionalism of Defence and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) which included the According to Stuart Hartwell, business in mid-2016. forward in 2016, followed by opportunities in discharging their duties to endow credible maritime safety Director General Rajendra Singh, Additional Director Generals development manager for Lord Global The IVCS technology uses accelerometers for retrofit of Special Operation’s MH-47G, and security, Parikkar said the Coast Guard since inception has and Coast Guard Regional Commanders. The conference is held Aerospace and Defense, this qualification that measure aircraft vibration levels. A fielded CH-47Fs, and Foreign Military rendered yeoman service to the sea farers by ensuring their annually, where all regional commanders put forth the roadmap milestone for the twin-engine tandem centralized computer processes these Sales’ H-47 aircraft. safety and security. for future; discuss various policy and strategic issues. The three- rotor heavy-lift helicopter represents a signals through a software algorithm that He also congratulated the ICG on their protracted efforts with day conference was aimed to carve out a futuristic vision for major step in bringing significant weight interprets the data and sends commands Pakistan and Sri Lankan security agencies which resulted in the service and to determine the modalities to overcome the reduced apprehension of Indian fishing boats. He was also challenges efficiently. Seko Logistics Ranked Among America’s glad to know that no Indian fishermen is under detention

Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar with the Commanders of the Indian Coast Guard at the 35th Commanders’ Conference of Fastest-Growing Private Companies Indian Coast Guard held in New Delhi. Seated to the left of the Minister is DG Indian Coast Guard Shri Rajendra Singh and to his right are Defence Secretary Shri G Mohan Kumar and Secretary Department of Defence Production Shri AK Gupta. Chicago-headquartered Seko Logistics has been named among its annual sales of $527.5 million, Seko was recognized for its America’s fastest-growing private companies in the 35th annual three-year growth rate of 60 per cent. Inc. 5000 ranking of the country’s most successful independent The prestigious annual business rankings produced by Inc. small businesses. magazine, dedicated exclusively to owners and managers Overall, the 2016 list includes over 125 Transportation and of growing private companies, looks at the performance of Logistics companies. Seko was ranked in the top five T&L businesses in over 30 industries. Seko was number 4,371 in the companies with annual revenues in excess of $200 million. With Inc. 5000, climbing from 4,606 in the 2015 rankings.

14 15 for Delhi runway, video docking guidance purchase policy of India on Honeywell We have collaborated with almost systems in Chennai airport, as well as operations? all the civil airlines in India including terminal automation at Hyderabad and Indigo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and Air Innovative App for Safer Flight the Delhi airport. The Defence Procurement Policy 2016 India to deliver support solutions like Honeywell’s business in India has been has set the tone for a new regime with a APUs, avionics, wheels and brakes. growing rapidly since the advent of keen focus on the Make in India initiative. Honeywell’s defense and space division low cost carriers. Our diverse product The introduced procurement category, is also exploring opportunities in surface Honeywell Aerospace has launched the portfolio is driven by strong capabilities in ‘Buy Indian-Indigenously Designed, systems and space with the Indian Space new and emerging technologies that are Developed and Manufactured’ will Research Organization (ISRO), our sole GoDirect Flight Preview mobile app that committed to flight safety and efficiency, promote in-house design capacity and customer in this sector. and by our in-country customer core team higher localization. gives pilots an exact picture of the runway that provides dedicated technical and What’s the update on the MRO customer support to airline customers. What are your short-term and long- ventures? environment on their tablet. Pilots can thus Moving forward, it is important for the term priorities? government and ministries of human Indian carriers generate Rs. 5000 crores virtually fly and familiarize themselves with resources and education to focus on Honeywell prioritizes catering to the through their MRO business. However, developing learning opportunities around needs of Indian civil and military aviation due to lack of a global MRO hub in Asia, 90 the conditions of an approach before actually aviation to ensure the Make in India by delivering the latest technologies per cent of the revenue generated is being campaign is successful. Training programs and product developments to the high- spent outside of India for MRO services. flying under real-world conditions. Arijit Ghosh, should be initiated in order to enhance growth India region. We have been The government’s initiative to make India the capabilities of domestic employees working in India since the 1930s, and our a major MRO hub will not only help attract President - India, Honeywell Aerospace, speaks and suppliers. aerospace legacy in the country spans business from foreign airlines, but will In line with this, Honeywell continues four decades. also help retain business domestically. to Aeromag about their latest offerings and to build long-term relationships with Additionally, Honeywell is committed to This will result in an increased number of schools and universities to train young leading change across all aspects of flight aircraft, higher demand for a rich pool of product portfolio. Excerpts from the interview. Indian engineers in aerospace. Honeywell by investing, adapting and growing our engineering expertise and lower labor is dedicated to making investments in footprint in making services the future costs. Arijit Ghosh, the next generation of Indian aerospace of aviation. The acquisitions of Aviaso In addition to this, India has been a key President-India, seamless and intuitive. for a safer airspace.Honeywell’s APUs and engineers and pilots to create a more and Satcom1 are investments Honeywell centre for engineering and research and Honeywell Aerospace GoDirect Flight Preview gives pilots an recorders enable safer flight, advanced and capable workforce of has made in this direction. These development excellence, which has been exact picture of the runway environment reduce turnaround time and facilitate Indian aerospace manufacturing and acquisitions boost Honeywell’s software an important factor for increasing our Shall we begin with GoDirect Flight on their tablet. Essentially, pilots can passenger comfort through efficient engineering talent. and technology to deliver services that presence in the region. This has been Preview app – What are its attractive virtually fly and familiarize themselves cooling systems. This technology is better address consumer needs for fuel made possible by working with local features? What’s the scope and how with the conditions of an approach utilized by airlines like Indigo, GoAir and How about your strategic growth efficiency and a more reliable, connected partners and directly delivering our range large is the appeal? before actually flying under real-world Jet Airways in India. plans in the regional market? experience. of services in emerging technologies conditions. Our in-flight cabin router software, committed to flight safety and efficiency. Honeywell offers a number of flight developed by Satcom1, received a Within Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace What about strategic partnerships and support services through our GoDirect What else is new in your latest product recent upgrade that improves the operates facilities in six countries along other collaborations in India? How big is your chunk, in holistic service business. We recently released portfolio for the Indian aerospace and in-flight connectivity experience for with field and support locations in 14 terms, of the growing airline segments? GoDirect Flight Preview, an application defence sectors? users by supporting the latest satellite countries. Across its three businesses, India is an integral part of Honeywell’s that gives pilots an accurate preview of the communication technologies, including Aerospace, Automation and Control global growth strategy and we cater to With over 100 years in the industry, runway and surrounding terrain before Honeywell Aerospace is a leading Inmarsat’s JetConneX. Solutions and Performance Materials and almost all domestic airlines, enhancing Honeywell is placed strategically at the approach. The mobile app increases a supplier of avionics, auxiliary power units Our TALIN inertial land navigation system Technologies, Honeywell’s commitment travel experience for both pilots and cross section of mechanical and digital pilot's situational awareness around their (APUs) and services for APU repair and is a result of a strategic relationship with to India’s market is evident in seven state- passengers. and is dedicated to integrating software destination airport by adding a traditional overhaul on commercial aircraft including Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division of-the-art manufacturing and engineering One of our most well-established and connectivity with mechanical approach surface with an animated, three- Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and GoAir. (SED)to locally produce an option for operations and five global centers of strategic relationships in India’s defense components, creating a more streamlined dimensional view of a selected approach. We recently partnered with Israel inertial navigation technology. It is a excellence for technology development. sector is with the Hindustan Aeronautics airplane. Pilots can select an airport and runway Aerospace Industries to develop highly accurate, shock-stabilized position Close to 15,000 employees in the country Limited (HAL),with which we have been Honeywell is also at the helm of a global and then view that approach in a 3D SmartRunway and SmartLanding and pointing navigation system which work to develop technologies that operating for over four decades. HAL revolution in improving connectivity rendering using satellite imagery, giving solutions, a sense-and-avoid capability provides users extremely precise altitude tackle the toughest challenges for India manufactures Honeywell’s TPE 331 to transform the passenger experience. them a deeper understanding of the for unmanned aerial systems that and position awareness with or without including energy efficiency, safety and engine under license for Dornier 228,a With better connectivity, you can build surrounding terrain. The app renders a enhances ground proximity warning. This the use of GPS. Honeywell’s work with productivity. reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft smart systems that can be layered on flight path using current data from the capability does not currently operate in Tata Power SED supports the Indian Honeywell Aerospace’s largest repair site used by Indian Air Force, Navy and Coast top of platforms to create software that’s FAA, which includes waypoint sequencing national civilian airspace, but is answering government’s Make in India initiative. within the Asia Pacific region is based in Guard. More recently, we have been streamlining the pilot and operator that essentially allows the aircraft to the growing need for more advanced Singapore, while facilities in Indonesia and delivering avionics and environmental experience. Honeywell is spearheading navigate a specific waypoint route and solutions in the industry. Honeywell has How have your strategies changed in Malaysia are focused on manufacturing of control system products for advanced this revolution by developing software also highlights altitude constraints. From decades of experience helping manned terms of the ‘Make in India’ initiative? new parts. light helicopters, Tejas Light Combat platforms that enhance current systems concept to final design, the Honeywell aircraft operate safely around the world, Aircraft and engines for the HTT-40 trainer and make flying easier and more efficient. User Experience team has worked to and we’re applying that knowledge to Honeywell actively supports Indian What’s the impact of the new defence intended for the Indian Air Force. ensure the experience for consumers is create new technologies and solutions aviation infrastructure, including lighting

16 17 Successful Launch of Aeromart Summit India

2nd & 3rd December 2016 Dr VM Ghatage Convention Center, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore

BCI Aerospace officially kick-started the India 2016 set to take place from the 8th to launch ceremony of the 2nd edition of 10th of November at Clarks Exotica hotel, Aeromart Summit India 2016 in Bangalore. Bangalore.The aim of this initiative was to This international business convention, gather the aerospace community in order focused on the supply chain in the to introduce to them the unique concept Mr BK Shivakumar aeronautic sector, is supported by the of this event,to highlight the satisfaction Manging Director, Karnataka Udyog Mitra State of Karnataka and Business France, of the 1st edition and to provide SEMINAR TOPICS PANEL DISCUSSIONS the French Trade and Investment guidelines for the upcoming one.In 2014, Commission. during the 1st edition, approximately 200  Latest Trends of CNC Manufacturing – Multiple Axis  National Manufacturing Policy At the curtain raiser, Mr François Gautier, companies and 500 participants took & Advanced High speed Metal Cutting Tool Technology  IT Tools and Technologies for Quality Consul General of France,gave the part in this programme, which resulted in  Advances in Cutting Tools and Machining Process for and Manufacturing Excellence welcome speech. Mr BK Shivakumar 4000 B-to-B meetings. One third of firms  Tech Development Funds for innovations (Manging Director of Karnataka Udyog present were foreign companies coming metals and composites. Mitra),Mr. Arunakar Mishra (Vice- from 15 different countries.  Advancement in Technology and Equipment for Sheet in Manufacturing. President of SIATI and CEO at Genser),Mr. Aeromart Summit India 2016 has Metal Forming Victor Bharat (Director of Operations direct relevance with supply chain as  High Productivity, Assembly Techniques and Quality and Business Development at ADS), the event brings together professional Improvements in Structural Assemblies TWO DAYS EXHIBITION Mr. Quentin Mounier(Show Director of buyers and suppliers such as prime  Advances in Standard Parts, Rubber and Plastic the Aeromart summit), Mr Emmanuel aerospace contractors, tier suppliers and Components. Focusing on Machine Tools, Bisi(Managing Director of Expandys contract-manufacturers. Engineering,  Advancement in Composite Materials Process Robotics and Cutting tools Consulting and representative of the procurement, supply chain, production Technology, Structures & Tools Aeromart team in India), and Mr Judikael all converge on this single platform thus  Innovations in Process, Tools and Techniques for Le Doridour, (India Director of the French opening immense opportunities for all firm,Recaero also spoke on the ocassion. participants. Manufacturing Avionics The event was host to some of the top Given the nature of the event and a mere  Use of software Tools and Techniques for management cadresfrom big players 6 weeks’ timeframe for the actual event Manufacturing Excellence in the industry such as Airbus, Safran to take place, the organisers stressedon  Latest and Futuristic Metrology equipment’s & Engineering, Mahindra Aerospace, the importance of registering online at Instruments. Mr François Gautier Honeywell, etc., along side government the earliest, so that participants may reap  Automation and Robotics and Smart manufacturing Consul General of France officials and members from the Consulate benefit from quality meetings.  Rapid Prototyping and 3D printing General of Israel, Japan and France. For more information, please visit www. 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The contract covers the maintenance, V2500 engines.It also has a fleet of A321 aircraft. tools manufacturers repair and overhaul of V2500 engines and is a tribute to the MTU Maintenance supports all V2500 models and has  Sponsored presentations along with exhibition long-standing cooperation between the two companies. MTU completed close to 4,200 shop visits on this engine family Maintenance has performed close to 400 shop visits on the since 1989. MTU Maintenance is the number one V2500 MRO Organised by SIATI in association with Indian national Academy of Engineers (INAE), Machine TAMLinhasAereas (now part of LATAM) fleet since 1999. The provider worldwide and had a market share of 37 per cent on Tools and Quality Control Equipment Manufacturers and R&D Institutions extended contract expands on this cooperation and includes this engine family in 2015. coverage of engines from the whole group of airlines’ fleet. 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IMarEST calls Airports Authority of India celebrates 70th Independence Day for papers for third INEC@ IMDEX Asia 2017

he International Maritime Defence TExhibition and Conference (IMDEX Asia), Asia Pacific’s premier international maritime defence show, will be hosting the third Asian edition of the International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition (INEC@ irports Authority of India (AAI) improving the infrastructure in the Civil C IMDEX Asia) in 2017. The theme for the Acelebrated the 70th Independence Aviation Sector and urged all to uphold conference will be “Robust Designs, Day with full zeal and gusto at all the 125 the culture of working with excellence M Flexible Capabilities”. airports across the country. Dr. Guruprasad and dedication for contributing towards Y

Co-organisers of the event, Experia Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI, hoisted the country’s growth, as the best way to serve CM Events and the Institute of Marine National Flag at New ATC Complex at IGI the nation is by fulfilling duties sincerely. MY Engineering, Science and Technology Airport, New Delhi. Students from AAI He also unfurled the National Flag at (IMarEST) called for papers on naval Kendriya Vidhyalaya gave an exciting AAI Residential Colony, New Delhi. Anuj CY topics relevant to the Asia Pacific region. performance on the patriotic theme, Aggarwal, Member (HR), AAI, appreciated CMY

Supported by the Republic of enthralling audience. the RWA for organizing the function. Dr. K Singapore Navy and Defence Science Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, while Mohapatra and Anuj Aggarwal planted & Technology Agency (DSTA), INEC@ addressing the members expressed tree sapling as a good gesture towards IMDEX Asia 2017 will address the satisfaction that AAI is continuously environmental protection. multiplying effect, flexible platforms, underwater technology and effective and an abstract of between 250 and inaugural edition in 2013, the biennial support solutions all supporting 500 words in text only. Abstracts will be INEC@IMDEX Asia has established itself strategic security and safety issues, and reviewed by the Technical Programme as a key global forum, which keeps present the latest technologies on naval Advisory Committee and selected on academia and marine professionals platform design and developments the basis of technical quality, relevance abreast of the latest naval technological through industry technical workshops. and their potential for generating innovations and advancements in the Held from 17 to 18 May 2017 at IMDEX discussion. military and commercial sectors. The Asia in Singapore, representatives from IMarEST’s Chief Executive David insightful exchange and discussions for navies, commercial and military ship Loosley said: “We are delighted to be workable solutions in the field of naval operators, designers and shipbuilders, running INEC technology at INEC manufacturers, defence-related in Singapore as also complements the organisations and academia, will gather part of IMDEX strategic conferences for this exceptional opportunity to Asia. With this and technological gain insight into future technologies being the third showcase at IMDEX and developments shaping the edition in Asia, Asia.” naval engineering landscape. The INEC has been To submit a paper, or programme will also be accredited for growing impressively and has won find out more details, contact IMarEST’s Continuing Professional Development recognition as the leading platform Singapore office on +65 6472 0096 or (CPD). IMarEST members are eligible to for naval design and technology [email protected]. For more get 10% off conference fees. discussions.” information on INEC@IMDEX Asia visit Prospective authors have until Friday Mr Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director www.imdexasia.com. 4th November to submit a paper title of Experia Events, said: “Since its

22 23 Elbit Reports Backlog Orders at $6.8 billion

Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL, receiving the award on behalf of Mr S K Sharma, CMD, BEL, for being Most Enterprising CEO in Electronics Sector at the IGBC awards function held at New Delhi

SK Sharma Most Enterprising CEO lbit Systems Ltd, the international revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, financial results, demonstrating a strong, high technology company, has as compared to $35.7 million (4.8 per cent growing and diverse business. Our positive Ereported a backlog of orders for of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015. performance is built on our steady growth the quarter ended June 30, 2016, totaling Non-GAAP operating income was $80.5 in backlog, which continued to increase K Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director of $6,818 million, as compared to $6,305 million (10.0 per cent of revenues) in the in the quarter, enhancing visibility into SNavratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), has million as of June 30, 2015. Approximately second quarter of 2016, as compared to revenues over the long term. Our sales been awarded as the Most Enterprising CEO in Electronics 66 per cent of the current backlog is $75.4 million (10.1 per cent of revenues) are distributed across many regions and Sector by the Indo Global Business Council (IGBC), a attributable to orders from outside Israel. in the second quarter of 2015. GAAP across a broad spectrum of products and policy think-tank based in New Delhi. MM Joshi, Executive Approximately 59 per cent of the current operating income in the second quarter technologies. This year in particular, we Director (National Marketing), BEL, received the award backlog is scheduled to be performed of 2016 was $69.9 million (8.7 per cent of have seen strong performance in Europe on behalf of CMD at an award function held in Delhi. during 2016 and 2017. revenues), as compared to $65.5 million and Israel. Our diversified market presence The company’s revenues were $804.5 (8.7 per cent of revenues) in the second and portfolio has enabled us to continue million in the second quarter of 2016 as quarter of 2015. to grow in an evolving global defence compared to $749.6 million in the second Financial expenses, net were $5.5 and homeland security environment. quarter of 2015. The consolidated results million in the second quarter of 2016, as In recent months we have launched a for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 compared to $6.2 million in the second number of new systems and solutions show Non-GAAP gross profit amounted quarter of 2015. for which our customers worldwide have Air Marshal HS Arora Takes Over as to $244.0 million (30.3 per cent of Taxes on income were $14.3 million expressed interest. Based on our backlog revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, (effective tax rate of 22.2 per cent) in the of orders and market position, we have as compared to $224.7 million (30.0 per second quarter of 2016, as compared to the potential to continue this trend for the Director General Air (Operations) cent of revenues) in the second quarter $12.0 million (effective tax rate of 20.2 per foreseeable future.” of 2015. GAAP gross profit in the second cent) in the second quarter of 2015. The Marshal he was Air Defence Commander helicopters. He commanded 45 Squadron, quarter of 2016 was $236.1 million (29.4 effective tax rate is affected by the mix of at Headquarters of Western Air Command the Flying Dagger, as a Wing Commander per cent of revenues), as compared to the tax rates in the various jurisdictions as well as Easter Air Command. He has and as a Group Captain he was ADDC Cdr $219.3 million (29.2 per cent of revenues) in which the Company's entities generate served as Directing Staff at Tactics and and Station Commander at 33 SU – the in the second quarter of 2015. taxable income. Air Combat Development Establishment Scanners. Research and development expenses, Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliated (TACDE) and as a Flying Inspector in the He is a meritorious graduate of net were $67.2 million (8.4 per cent of companies and partnerships was $4.4 Directorate of Air Staff Inspection (DASI). Tactics and Air Combat Development revenues) in the second quarter of 2016, million in the second quarter of 2016, as He was deputed as Defence Attache in the Establishment, Defence Services Staff as compared to $57.5 million (7.7 per cent compared to a net loss of $0.4 million in Embassy of India, Bangkok, Thailand from College and the National Defence College. of revenues) in the second quarter of 2015. the second quarter of 2015. The relatively 2006 to 2009. He is also Master of Philosophy in Defence Marketing and selling expenses, net were higher amount in the second quarter ir Marshal Harjit Singh Arora has He was commissioned in the Indian Air and Strategic Studies. In recognition of his $60.3 million (7.5 per cent of revenues) in of 2016 reflects a gain from a Company Abeen appointed as Director General Force as a figher pilot in December 1981. meritorious service he was commended the second quarter of 2016, as compared affiliate in the UK that began operations Air (Operations). As an He has over 2,600 hours of operational by the AOC-in-C, in 1997 and was awarded to $60.6 million (8.1 per cent of revenues) in 2016. he had commanded Air Force Station flying on MiG 21, MiG 29 and other variants Ati Vishist Seva Medal on January 26, 2011 in the second quarter of 2015. Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems’ in Punjab and as Air Vice of aircraft in IAF inventory, including by the President of India. General and administrative expenses, President and CEO, said: “We are net were $38.7 million (4.8 per cent of encouraged by our second quarter 24 25 Pilots, Observers First woman whole time Get Wings Director takes charge at BEL to Join Fleet Commodore RR Ayyar inspecting the Guard of Honour Navy. Lieutenant Soni Chaubey was awarded and Control System, developed by BEL where her team could achieve record Air Arm The pilots were trained in flying the Book prizes for standing Best in Ground and DRDO for the Indian Army and growth in order book and turnover. Dornier aircraft in various mission profiles Subjects and Best All Round Trainee. Sub AREN (Army Radio Engineered Network) In 2010, Mrs Anandi Ramalingam by day as well as by night and were Lieutenant Srinivasa Prasad was awarded Mrs Anandi Ramalingam winning the Raksha Mantri’s Award. moved to the International Marketing ifteen Officers of the Indian Navy introduced to basics of Naval Aviation. the book prize for standing Best in Overall Director (Marketing), BEL During this period, she was also awarded Division (IMD) to head Defence Offsets, and five officers of the Indian Coast The flying syllabi included various phases Order of Merit among Pilots who were the Executive Excellence Award, in the establishing BEL as a reliance global FGuard graduated as Pilots and including general handling by day and passing out. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics very first year of its inception. supply chain partner for multiple foreign Observers in an impressive passing-out night and route flying by day and night. Addressing the new batches of officers, Ltd (BEL) has got its first woman whole time In 2004, she OEMs and facilitating parade held recently at INS Garuda, the Award of Wings marks the transformation Commodore R.R. Ayyar said the Naval Director. Mrs Anandi Ramalingam, who has was roped in substantial growth Naval Air Station at Kochi. Commodore of these fledgling aviators into pilots. aviation is a prized asset of our forces, taken charge as Director (Marketing), BEL, as part of the of BEL’s export order R.R. Ayyar, Commanding Officer, INS These officers will graduate to operational providing constant surveillance across was General Manager heading the Military team formed book. Garuda, reviewed the parade and flying in their next phase. our waters and invaluable forewarning Communication Strategic Business Unit to set up the In December 2014, awarded Wings to the fresh officers. Amongst the PC Observers Lieutenant to our forces at sea. He advised the (SBU) at BEL’s Bangalore Complex prior to Marketing she moved to the The new Observers included officers Anurag Singh was awarded the Sub young officers to keep abreast with her elevation. Division National Marketing of the 83rd Permanent Commission (PC) Lieutenant RV Kunte Memorial book developments in world and the upcoming Mrs Anandi Ramalingam joined BEL- for the Division as General course and 14th Short Service Commission prize on being adjudged Best in Ground new technologies. The Commodore Bangalore in March 1985 after completing Military Communication & Electronic Manager. Within a short span of time, (SSC) course who were trained in tactics Subjects. The Flag Officer Commanding- congratulated the staff of the Observer her BE in Electronics and Communication Warfare SBU at Bangalore Complex. she saw to it that BEL’s order book grew employed in air warfare, anti-submarine in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command trophy School and INAS 550 on the timely and engineering from the PSG College of The team pioneered proactive business significantly. warfare and the exploitation of airborne for being adjudged Best in Flying and the successful conversion of officers with raw Technology, Coimbatore. For the next 20 development practices in BEL and In May 2016, she assumed charge electronic support systems in addition Uttar Pradesh Trophy on being adjudged potential into budding aviators. years, she gained diverse experience in gradually assisted other SBUs in as General Manager of the Military to the basic training in air navigation and the Best All-Round Pupil Observer was The officers who passed out were equipment testing working across various establishing effective marketing systems. Communication SBU at flying procedures. These officers would awarded to Assistant Commandant Anup trained at Observer School, officiated by domains of military communication In 2007, she was elevated as the Marketing BEL-Bangalore and steered the business function as Airborne Tacticians onboard Kumar. Amongst the SSC Observers Sub Capt. Arupananda Ghosh and at INAS including heading testing for ‘Shakti”, Head of the Military Communication SBU till her elevation as Director. Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti- Lieutenant Pawan Rawat was awarded 550, commanded by Commander Sanjay the flagship Artillery Combat Command Submarine warfare aircraft of the Indian the book prize of Best in Flying. Sub Gopinath.

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26 27 Elbit Systems Showcases Innovative Solutions Advanced Landing for US National Guard Elbit Systems of America, LLC, which Environments (DVE). DVE is anything that logistics support to the C/RC-26 to Ground Gets Operational has a rich legacy of providing advanced limits the Army National Guard pilots’ include Communication, Navigation, and solutions for fighters across all military ability to clearly see terrain, obstacles, Surveillance - Air Traffic Management branches, has showcased its innovative or other visual references around their (CNS/ATM) avionics upgrades to technologies for the National Guard aircraft. The hazard could be fog, smoke, meet FAA and EASA mandates and at the 138th General Conference and dust, rain, or an extremely dark night requirements through 2030. Exhibition of National Guard Association and can be encountered during any C-130 avionics and aircraft performance of the United States in Baltimore, phase of the mission. As world-leader upgrades to address the aircraft Maryland. in helmet tracking solutions and colour equipment obsolescence issues and “The National Guard has the dual helmet mounted displays, Elbit Systems increasing aircrew mission effectiveness mission of protecting lives and property of America currently offers advanced were also featured. Elbit Systems’ at the state level as well as keeping cueing software that provides detailed advanced cockpit systems include itself equipped and prepared to protect takeoff and landing information for cutting edge mission processors, flight our nation,” said Bob Edmonds, vice helicopter pilots to use in brownout management systems, and large area president of marketing at Elbit Systems conditions. displays designed to increase the aircrew of America. “As an US defence company, Another important element of combat situational awareness and safety. we are committed to providing Guard readiness is the integration of advanced members the innovative solutions and solutions and innovative technologies aircraft modernization necessary for their into older aircraft. As the Type-Certificate mission needs.” holder for the C/RC-26, Elbit Systems of Elbit Systems highlighted its aircraft America provides aircraft modernization, modernization capabilities, Degraded sustainment, and worldwide contractor Visual Environment solutions, smart munitions, and for the F-16, the IR-Missile Warning System, PAWS-US. The cost-effective IR-based Missile BEL wins Dun & Bradstreet Top PSU Award Warning System for all aircraft, including fighter jets, PAWS-US provides protection avratna Defence PSU Bharat ceremony held in New Delhi recently. The for aircrews during constantly changing NElectronics Ltd (BEL) has won the occasion also marked the launch of the he upgraded Advanced Landing by the Chief Construction Engineer hour is for all agencies to get together combat environments. Based on combat- Dun & Bradstreet India’s Top PSU Award 9th edition of Dun & Bradstreet India’s Ground (ALG) at Pasighat in (North East Project). The Union Minister and make it happen. proven technology, the system allows 2016 in the Manufacturing: Medium publication, ‘India’s Top PSUs 2016’. The TArunachal Pradesh has been had arrived in a BSF helicopter. Thus it The ALG at Pasighat was taken over for early threat detection and warning and Light Engineering Sector category. publication profiles the leading Indian inaugurated by KirenRijiju, Minister was a rare sight to see many different by the IAF in February2010. Previously, as well as enhanced situation awareness MM Joshi, Executive Director (National Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and of State for Home Affairs, in the types of aircraft at this forward airfield. it was small strip that was partly paved, allowing pilots to focus on their mission, Marketing), BEL, received the award for captures their performance in terms of presence of Air Marshal C. Hari Kumar, The new runway surface and other partly grassy, and reinforced with not the threat. The PAWS-US IR sensors BEL from Anil Swarup, Secretary, Ministry financial and operational parameters. Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, infrastructure built are similar to the perforated steel plates. It was utilized when enhanced with Elbit Systems of of Coal, Government of India, at the awards Eastern Air Command. The event was other upgraded ALGs that have been in the past for air maintenance sorties America’s IR-Centric capabilities can turn attended by a large number of civil and inaugurated in the recent months. and casualty evacuation by the IAF. missile defence systems into a targeting military dignitaries including the Chief Replete with facilities such as aprons for Commercial helicopter operations were quality, sensor to shooter, offensive Secretary and Secretary Civil Aviation ground manoeuvring, Air Traffic Control also being undertaken from the helipads solutions. and Air Vice Marshal Tower, perimeter road and a security that existed earlier. Following an MoU Beyond early warning, Elbit Systems’ Manavendra Singh, Senior Officer-in- wall, the ALG will facilitate operations of between Government of Arunachal family of advanced seekers provides Charge Administration, Eastern Air fixed wing aircraft as well as helicopters Pradesh and Ministry of Defence in exceptional performance in keeping Command Shillong. of both civil and military operators. June 2009, the IAF had embarked the troops safe. The Precision Semi- A flypast by a formation of three The ALG at Pasighat will facilitate air on an ambitious reconstruction plan active Laser and Multi-mode seekers are Sukhoi-30 MKI Air Dominance Fighter connectivity with rest of the country to upgrade eight ALGs, including designed for smart munitions such as aircraft, that took off from one of the and give a huge fillip to tourism in the infrastructure development at an overall the Laser JDAM. Deployed in multiple forward EAC airbases, was a highlight state of Arunachal Pradesh. The pristine outlay of nearly Rs. 1,000 crore. theatres of operation, the seekers can of the event. This was followed by a and picturesque landscape of Pasighat, The ALGs a , Ziro, Along, increase detection range and are highly Su-30MKI also landing at the ALG. The on the banks of river Siang, will become and Pasighat have since effective against static and high-speed touchdown by a frontline fighter jet accessible to rest of the world. The been upgraded and are operational moving targets. of the IAF at the ALG is a ‘historic first’ unspoilt natural beauty of the area is sure now. Two ALGs at and For added protection, line-of-sight in the predominantly hilly state of to attract many a tourist, which in turn are expected to be ready by the year helmet trackers, traditionally reserved Arunachal Pradesh, which has several will usher in a new round of prosperity end, while the ALG at Vijaynagar would for attack aircraft such as the Apache, ALGs at varying altitudes. and happiness for the local population. undertake for reconstruction as soon will soon play a major role in cargo and Mr M M Joshi, Executive Director (National Marketing), BEL receiving Earlier, the AOC-in-C and other senior AAI is in the process of setting up a civil as the road connectivity between Miao utility aircraft. The compelling reason the Dun & Bradstreet India’s ‘Top PSU Award 2016’ for BEL in the officials who arrived at the ALG by an An- terminal, the construction of which has and Vijaynagar is restored. behind this transition is Degraded Visual ‘Manufacturing: Medium & Light Engineering Sector’ category, from Mr 32 aircraft from Shillong were received yet to commence. Now the need of the Anil Swarup, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Government of India. 28 29 Boeing RDADA’s RPS-42 Aerial Awarded $2.8B Surveillance Radar for KC-46A Tanker Initial Systems for Asian Force srael based RDADA Electronic that our radar performance in aerial Production Industries Ltd has announced its surveillance applications is superior to the Iselection by an Asian military force competition, providing a market-leading he US Air Force has awarded Boeing of its Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar T$2.8 billion for KC-46A tanker low-rate (MHR) based RPS-42 aerial surveillance initial production. The award includes the radar systems. RADA’s systems will provide first two “production lots” of seven and 12 highly advanced aerial surveillance SIATI AWARD for Excellence in Indigenous Development planes respectively, as well as spare parts. capabilities, enabling the detection of Including future options, Boeing plans Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAV) or Drones to build a total of 179 of the 767-based for air defence. performance-to-price ratio. We are proud Date: 2nd & 3rd Dec 2016 refuelling aircraft for the Air Force to The customer has selected RADA’s RPS- to have been selected by this customer for replace their KC-135 fleet. 42 radar systems after a very thorough such a significant and important program, Venue: Dr VM Ghatage Convention Center, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560017 “The KC-46 tanker will provide the and competitive evaluation process in and we can expect it to lead to further Air Force unprecedented refuelling comparison to various other competing opportunities for RADA, both with the capabilities, operational flexibility and radar systems. Deliveries are to be same customer and in other countries.”  Presentation of “SIATI Award” combat readiness,” said Leanne Caret, completed by mid-2017. Boeing Defence, Space and Security The MHR radar platform, President and CEO. “ We’re excited about which is the heart of the building low-rate initial production system, is an S-Band,  Presentation of “ Life Time Achievement Award” aircraft, and it’s only possible because of Software-Defined, Pulse-Doppler, Active Electronically Scanned  National Seminar Array radar. It introduces sophisticated beam the hard work of the joint Boeing-Air Force forming capabilities team.” and advanced signal  Exhibition” This step forward follows a Defence processing. It can provide Acquisition Board review and multiple missions on announcement that the KC-46 programme each radar platform, and completed “Milestone C” -- a set of offers an unprecedented Following seminars are planned as part of Silver Jubilee required ground- and flight-test tests – and performance-to-price 1. Two days SEMINAR and EXHIBITION – is approved for initial production. Those ratio. It is a compact and tests included refuelling flights with F-16, mobile system, delivering “INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, MACHINE F/A-18, AV-8B, KC-10, C-17 and A-10 aircraft ideal organic, tactical TOOLS & QUALITY CONTROL FOR MANUFACTURING and a cargo handling demo. surveillance solutions EXCELLENCE on 2nd & 3rd Dec 2016 Boeing received an initial contract in 2011 for force and border to design and develop the US Air Force’s protection applications 2. Seminar on “ Advanced Technology Helicopter and UAV for next-generation tanker aircraft. As part of such as counter rockets Civil & Military Applications “ – that contract Boeing built four test aircraft and mortars, counter at New Delhi ( date and venue to be announced) – two configured as 767-2Cs and two as unmanned aerial systems, KC-46A tankers. The test aircraft have ground moving target 3. CEO/ MD interactive sessions – bi monthly Coffee@SIATI completed more than 1,000 flight hours to indicator, air surveillance, date. and more. NOMINATION FOR SIATI AWARDS: The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that Zvi Alon, RADA's CEO, All members who have made excellent contribution by indigenous development of materials, can refuel all allied and coalition military said: "This selection by aircraft compatible with international a primary customer, components, structures, equipments, systems, jig, fixtures and tooling, Software and Avionics may get aerial refuelling procedures and can carry is a major milestone nominated through user industry / DRDO and research labs / approving agencies like CEMILAC, passengers, cargo and patients. achievement for RADA. DGAQA, DGCA. Nominations should be accompanied with a brief write up and profile of the company Boeing is assembling KC-46 aircraft at its In today's world drones Everett, Washington facility. The company are becoming more with contact person and full address, important contributions made including savings in foreign will begin delivering tankers to the Air and more prevalent. exchange per annum. All members are requested to participate in the function Force in 2017. This order proves For More information Please contact : Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI) , 30 Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Bangalore 560075, Karnataka, India. 31 Contact: +91 80 25219951 / 25275262 / 25292440 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Web: www.siati.org MBDA Secures £184M ASRAAM India and US Sign LEMOA

Production Order for UK’s F-35s ndia and the United States signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Iof Agreement (LEMOA), facilitating establishment of basic terms, conditions, and procedures for reciprocal provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services between the armed forces of India and the US, during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s three-day visit to the US in August. Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services include food, water, billeting, transportation, petroleum, oils, lubricants, clothing, communication services, medical services, storage services, training services, spare parts and components, repair and maintenance services, calibration services, and port services. Reciprocal logistic support would be used exclusively during authorized port he United Kingdom’s Ministry of other countries’ in-service IR missiles. MBDA’s new £40M Bolton manufacturing visits, joint exercises, joint training, and Defence has awarded MBDA a MBDA is currently under contract for and assembly site with engineering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief T£184M production contract for an ASRAAM capability sustainment activities carried out at MBDA sites efforts. Logistics support for any other co- the supply of the highly capable infra-red programme for the Typhoon fast jet and in Stevenage and Bristol. The overall operative efforts shall only be provided (IR) guided air-to-air missile, ASRAAM, to this new order to equip the F-35 will see ASRAAM programme, combined with on a case-by-case basis through prior equip the UK’s F-35 Lightning II stealth the production of additional missiles. associated workload around domestic mutual consent of the Parties, consistent Alaska. They were encouraged by the Manohar Parrikar, Defence Minister fighter jet. Value for money is ensured through the and export programmes using the core with their respective laws, regulations increased complexity in the Yudh Abhyas ASRAAM will be the first British re-use of components from other MBDA CAMM system, is employing 400 skilled and policies. Provision of Logistic Support, Army exercise, which was scheduled designed missile to enter service on the products such as the Common Anti- employees across the MBDA sites and Supplies, and Services from one Party to for September in India. They agreed to Defence Minister Manohar F-35. ASRAAM’s large rocket motor and air Modular Missile (CAMM), whilst also the UK complex weapons supply chain. the other would be in return for either facilitate greater and regular interactions Parrikar says LEMOA would clean aerodynamic design gives it high ensuring the benefits of a single IR missile Collectively these orders also ensure that cash payment or the reciprocal provision to deepen mutual understanding make it easier for Armed kinematic capability to deliver superior across the fast jet fleet is retained. ASRAAM remains available for overseas of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services. between military services and promote Forces of India and the United end-game performance compared with The missiles will be produced at customers and future exports. The Agreement does not create practical co-operation in areas of mutual States to carry out joint any obligations on either Party to interest, such as counter-terrorism, activities, such as training carry out any joint activity. It does not maritime security, special operations, and exercises, as well as HADR provide for the establishment of any humanitarian assistance and disaster missions Hermes 450 Soars during North Dakota UAS Field Day bases or basing arrangements. The relief. Agreement will significantly enhance the The defence relationship between visit to Washington in June 2016. They lbit Systems of America, a farmland, demonstrating effectiveworked with select local farmers to gather operational capacity of the Indian Armed India and the United States is based on agreed on the importance this framework subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd, approaches for data collection.” and analyze data for crop management Forces, including in their response to the two countries’ shared values and will provide to facilitate innovative and Ealong with its local partners, Equipped with advanced sensors and improvement, increasing efficiency, and humanitarian crises or disaster relief. interests, and their abiding commitment advanced opportunities in defence hosted an Unmanned Aircraft Systems high resolution cameras, such as the greater yield. In a Joint Statement on the Indian to global peace and security. During their technology and trade co-operation. To (UAS) field day recently at the Hillsboro Vision Map A3 Edge and the Elbit Systems Beyond precision agriculture, Elbit Defence Minister’s visit to the US, US meeting, Minister Parrikar and Secretary this end, the United States has agreed to Regional Airport to highlight its recent Compass EO/IR real time sensor, the Systems of America is partnering with Secretary of Defence Dr. Ashton Carter Carter discussed the wealth of progress in elevate defence trade and technology HERMES 450 flights over North Dakota. Hermes 450 is capable of covering 40,000 Xcel Energy, the University North Dakota, and Minister Parrikar said the Logistics bilateral co-operation and the deepening sharing with India to a level commensurate Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley served as acres in one hour and can remain in flight and others to use the large scale UAS in Exchange Memorandum of Agreement strategic partnership between the US and with its closest allies and partners. Master of Ceremonies. Also attending for 17 hours. assessing damage to utility infrastructure (LEMOA) would facilitate additional India. The visit – their sixth interaction Secretary Carter welcomed India’s were US Senator John Hoeven and US Elbit Systems of America, a US company following storms, tornadoes, and other opportunities for practical engagement to date – demonstrates the importance membership in the Missile Technology congressman Kevin Cramer. headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, natural disasters. The Xcel Energy project and exchange. They welcomed the both sides place on strengthening Control Regime (MTCR) and reaffirmed “North Dakota has been called the has been operating from the Hillsboro began in July 2016 and will continue for continued efforts by both countries’ defence ties across many areas: from US support for India’s membership in the ‘Silicon Valley of Drones’ and it is our Regional Airport for the last four months one year with the goal of reducing utility militaries to deepen bilateral co- increased strategic and regional co- Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). honour to bring the Hermes 450 to Traill where it has flown multiple precision down time while increasing safety and operation and expand opportunities for operation, to deepened military- Minister Parrikar and Secretary Carter County,” said Elbit Systems of America agriculture flights. In collaboration with efficiency greater collaboration. They commended to-military exchanges, to expanded welcomed continued progress under the President and Chief Executive Officer North Dakota State the recent completion of the naval collaboration on defence technology Defence Technology and Trade Initiative Raanan Horowitz. “Leveraging the University and the exercise Malabar with Japan and India’s and innovation. Minister Parrikar and (DTTI). They welcomed the decision at experience of our parent company with Northern Plains UAS participation in the Rim-of-the-Pacific Secretary Carter discussed India’s ‘Major the DTTI meeting in Delhi in July 2016 to the commercial insights of our partners, Test Site, Elbit Systems (RIMPAC) Exercise in Hawaii, as well Defence Partner’ designation, announced broaden its agenda by setting up five new we bring advanced technology to the of America has as the Red Flag Air Force Exercise in during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Joint Working Groups on Naval Systems;

32 33 Air Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and framework to encourage tie-ups between to further enhance our engagement on Reconnaissance; Chemical and Biological our defence companies. Maritime Domain Awareness. Protection; and Other Systems. They The United States is today one of India’s We also resolved to continue our co- also noted the signing of an Information primary sources of defence equipment. operation on counter-terrorism. India and Exchange Annex under the framework of The US has shared some of its cutting- the US are fellow democracies. Our open the Aircraft Carrier Joint Working Group. edge platforms with India. We would and diverse societies are committed to SHOW Minister Parrikar and Secretary Carter also like to take this forward through greater peace. However, as the US has shown, agreed to continue their close consultation collaborative projects spanning even there can be no compromise when we DAILY on ‘Make in India’ proposals. They praised higher levels of technology and through are faced with terrorism. The forces that Aeromag the discussions at the inaugural Maritime co-operation in manufacturing ventures. seek to undermine our progress and Asia Security Dialogue held in May 2016. They The DTTI which met in Delhi in July our way of life require a comprehensive Day 1 welcomed the conclusion of the bilateral decided to significantly expand the and robust response. We appreciate the ‘White Shipping’ technical arrangement scope of its activities and the quality of support from the United States in our for data sharing on commercial shipping exchanges. We will be able to develop efforts to eliminate terrorism in India’s Official Media Partner traffic. They also discussed co-operation workable models of engagement neighbourhood. Secretary Carter and I on capabilities to augment India’s covering newer areas, even as we take agreed that countering terrorism is an capacity for Maritime Domain Awareness forward ongoing collaboration in the DTTI important shared objective. (MDA). Acknowledging India’s positive framework. The partnership between India and Show Dailies & Special Issues SHOW contributions to regional security and The partnership between our Armed the United States is driven by our shared stability, including in matters beyond Forces has grown from strength to values and congruent interests. This was the maritime space, Minister Parrikar strength. underlined by the warmth and enthusiasm DAILY and Secretary Carter announced their with which the US Congress received agreement to further consultations in this India is one of the fastest Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June Aero India 2017 Day 2 area, including through the next Maritime growing economies in the this year. Even as we meet in Washington, Security Dialogue, which will be held later world. Recently, we have the US Secretary of State and the US February , Bangalore this year. They noted recent high level further liberalised our policies Commerce Secretary are in Delhi jointly official exchanges including the visit to on foreign investment, meeting their Indian counterparts to take New Delhi of General John Nicholson for including in the defence forward our strategic and commercial consultations on Afghanistan, as well as sector, where up to 100 per partnership. by the Secretary of the US Navy and the cent FDI is now permitted India is one of the fastest growing Secretary of the US Air Force earlier in economies in the world. Recently, we SHOW August. have further liberalised our policies on Secretary Carter reiterated his The Indian Armed Forces deeply foreign investment, including in the DAILY appreciation for the support provided appreciate the strong capabilities of the defence sector, where up to 100 per cent by Minister Parrikar and the Government US military and value their engagement FDI is now permitted. We have also given Day 3 of India that facilitated the recovery and with their US colleagues. Today, India has a major reforms push to the tax system repatriation of US World War II remains in more co-operative activities with the US with the progress on GST. Combined April 2016. Minister Parrikar reinforced his military than with any other country. Over with the many flagship initiatives of the commitment to this important mission the past few months, our Air Forces have Prime Minister, including on ease of doing and he and Secretary Carter were pleased jointly exercised in Red Flag as have our business, this makes India one of the most that the US Defence POW/MIA Accounting Navies in RIMPAC and Malabar. The Army attractive global business destinations. I Agency (DPAA) would return to India Exercise Yudh Abhyas is to be held shortly. wish to invite US industry, including the November 1-December 14, 2016 to survey Our decision to sign the LEMOA would defence industry, to be part of this new additional aircraft crash locations.” make it easier for our Armed Forces to journey of hope and transformation in In his opening statement at the Joint carry out joint activities, such as training India, Defence Minister Parrikar said. Press Conference with US Secretary and exercises, as well as HADR missions. This was Manohar Parrikar’s second of Defence Dr. Ashton Carter, Minister Our engagement on maritime security official visit to the US. In addition to his Manohar Parrikar said they have resolved is developing well. India and the United official meetings at the Pentagon and joint to make the India-US partnership one States have a shared interest in freedom of visit to the 9/11 Memorial with Secretary of the defining partnerships of the 21st navigation and overflight and unimpeded Carter, Minister Parrikar also met with the For Publishing Articles, Advertisements - contact : Century. Indeed, defence co-operation commerce as part of a rules-based order leadership of the Defense Innovation Unit between India and the United States has in the Indo-Pacific. Our officials met in Experimental (DIUx) and visited US Cyber Editor, Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India Building, never been stronger than it is today. May 2016 for the inaugural Maritime Command (CYBERCOM), the Defense We appreciate the decision of the US Security Dialogue. We have tasked them Advanced Research Projects Agency Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, government to designate India a Major to meet more regularly as we implement (DARPA), and Joint Base Langley-Eustis for Defence Partner. In our discussions the Joint Strategic Vision. The signing a tour of the Air Combat Command (ACC) Bangalore 560075. Karnataka , INDIA. we looked at how this could provide of the White Shipping agreement and and the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, further energy and momentum to our the Information Exchange Arrangement and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing. He also Cell - + 91 94490 61925, Tel - + 91 80 25284145 / 65952377 partnership on defence technology and on Aircraft Carriers recently underlines interacted with representatives of US Email: [email protected] www.aeromag.in manufacturing. We agreed to continue our desire to work closely together in defence industry. efforts to establish a fast and efficient the maritime domain. We have decided

34 35 RADA to Cooperate with Artis on Tactical Radars for Active Protection

RADA Electronic Industries of Netanya, Israel, a developer and provider of tactical radars for the manoeuvre force, will provide its CHR-based RPS- 10 radar system to Artis LLC. Of Herndon, VA for Make in India for Air Force integration and testing with its “Iron Curtain” close-in Active Protection System (APS). ight Combat Aircraft, Light Combat balance 10 per cent shall also be components, parts, sub-systems, testing Helicopter, Light Utility Helicopter, reimbursed. In case of second category of equipment and production equipment LBasic Trainer Aircraft, Unmanned projects, the entire cost of development have been removed from the List, so as to Aerial Vehicles, Medium and Short Range shall be reimbursed. reduce the entry barriers for the industry, Surface-to-Air Missiles, Air-to-Air Missiles, The development agencies will also particularly small and medium segment. RADA’s CHR and the RPS-10 mission fit any Radars, other Avionics, aggregates and be able to get a mobilisation advance The initial validity of the Industrial Licence potential active protection system. After ammunition are among the major projects of 20 per cent of the estimated cost of granted under the IDR Act has been successful integration and testing of the planned to be processed under ‘Make development. increased from three years to 15 years RPS-10 with an Israeli APS, we are very in India’ for Indian Air Force, Defence Projects with an estimated cost of with a provision to further extend it by happy with the opportunity to prove its Minister Manohar Parrikar said recently development of up to Rs10 crore, under three years on a case-to-case basis. he Compact Hemispheric Radar Zvi Alon, RADA’s CEO, said: “The global operability as part of the Iron Curtain, and in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Indian MoD funded projects, and upto Rs3 Defence Exports: The list of military (CHR) platform is an S-band, APS market is emerging, as evidenced actively look forward to more global APS Parliament. crore, under self-funded projects, will be stores has been finalised and put in the Tsoftware-defined, pulse-Doppler, by the increasing number of customers opportunities.” The Government has implemented earmarked for MSMEs. public domain so as to make the process active electronically scanned array radar. who recognize the need for such systems. several policy initiatives to promote Buy (Indian-IDDM): Another notable transparent and unambiguous. The The radar system introduces sophisticated ‘Make in India’, such as liberalisation of feature of DPP-2016 is the introduction of process of receiving applications for No beam forming capabilities and advanced FDI Policy and Industrial Licensing Policy, a new procurement category, Buy [Indian- Objection Certificate (NOC) for export of signal processing, can provide various simplification of export procedures, Indigenously Designed, Developed and military stores and for issuing NOC has missions on each radar platform, and offers creating level playing field for Indian Manufactured-(IDDM)]. This category been made online to reduce the delay and unprecedented performance-to-price private and public sector companies, refers to procurement from Indian to remove human interface in the process. ratio. It is compact and mobile, delivering giving preference to ‘Buy (Indian- vendors of products that are indigenously The Standard Operating Procedure ideal solutions for the protection of Indigenously Designed, Developed designed, developed and manufactured, (SOP) for the issue of NOC for export of combat vehicles by providing hostile and Manufactured)’, ‘Buy (Indian)’, ‘Buy and have at least 40 per cent indigenous military stores has been revised. Under fire detection capabilities and providing and Make (Indian)’ categories of capital content. If the product is not designed the revised SOP, the requirement of End critical targeting information for APS. The acquisition over ‘Buy (Global)’ category in and developed indigenously, it will have User Certificate (EUC) to be countersigned RPS-10 mission is optimized to detect Defence Procurement Procedure. to have 60 per cent indigenous content. or stamped by the Government direct fire threats such as RPGs and The various initiatives taken to promote The ‘Buy (Indian)’category, in which the authorities has been done away with for Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM), and ‘Make In India’ for manufacture of defence product is to be procured from Indian the export of parts, components, sub- deliver the data in real time to the APS for equipment are: vendors, will now require to have an systems etc. Recognizing the need for neutralization of threats. ‘Make’ Procedure: The salient features indigenous content of 40 per cent, instead promotion of defence exports to make Artis Iron Curtain is a close-in APS of ‘Make’ procedure in the Defence of the 30 per cent present requirement. the Indian defence industry economically that defeats rocket propelled grenades Procurement Procedure-2016 (DPP-2016) There shall be preference to ‘Buy sustainable, Defence Exports Strategy and other shoulder-launched threats. It are as follows: (Indian-IDDM)’, ‘Buy (Indian)’. ‘Buy and outlining the various steps to be taken, intercepts and destroys a multitude of There shall be two categories of ‘Make’ Make (Indian)’categories of capital has been formulated and put up in public threats inches from their targets, affording projects – those funded by the MoD, and acquisition over ‘Buy and Make’ or ‘Buy domain. high level of protection with minimal self-funded by the developers. (Global)’category in Defence Procurement Defence Offsets: Offset implementation collateral damage. The integration and Funding of the projects by the MoD has Procedure. process has been made flexible by testing is planned for the first quarter of been increased from 80 per cent to 90 per Industrial Licensing: The Defence allowing change of Indian Offset Partners 2017. cent. Products List for the purpose of issuing (IOPs) and offset components, even In case the RFP for the product is not Industrial Licenses (ILs) under Industries in signed contracts. Foreign Original issued within two years of successful (Development and Regulation) (IDR) Act, Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are development of the prototype, the 1951 has been revised and most of the now not required to indicate the details of

36 37 IOPs and products at the time of signing acquisitions. Territories. Another highlight of the portal of contracts. Services as an avenue of The preferential treatment given to is that the Test facilities of DPSUs/OFB/ offset have been reinstated with certain Defence Public Sector Undertakings DGQA/DGAQA/DRDO/ Forces which can CONTROP Displays TWISTER conditionalities. in excise duty/custom duty has been be utilized by the private sector, have Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Under discontinued. As per the revised policy, been displayed. The portal also gives an the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy, all Indian industries (public and private) opportunity to an individual company to Lightweight Portable Automatic foreign investment up to 49 per cent are subject to the same kind of excise and seek clarifications or ask questions related through automatic route and beyond custom duty levies. to Defence Production. 49 per cent through Government route Outsourcing and Vendor Development A seminar on Make in India for Indian Intrusion Detection System has been allowed in defence sector Guidelines: To promote the participation Air Force, conducted in April 2016 had wherever it is likely to result in access to of private sector, particularly SMEs for suggested that Aerospace Research modern technology or for other reasons defence manufacturing, Outsourcing & Development (R&D) in India should to be recorded. The foreign investment and Vendor Development Guidelines for be nurtured through full funding and ONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd, a company in defence sector is further subject to DPSUs and OFB have been formulated. encouraging incentives to private Indian specializing in the field of electro-optics (EO) Industrial license under the Industries The guidelines mandate each DPSU and industry. Establishment of an aerospace Cand infrared (IR) defense and homeland security (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951; OFB to have a short-term and long-term R&D centre to identify, design and develop solutions, displayed the new TWISTER, a wide area automatic and Manufacturing of small arms and outsourcing and vendor development equipment required for maintenance intruder detection system, at DX Korea 2016. The lightweight ammunition under the Arms Act, 1959. plan to gradually increase the outsourcing and sustenance of combat platforms. and portable TWISTER is ideal for fast deployment by mobile Level-Playing Field: Issues related to from private sector. Programmes may be conducted through forces, providing force protection as well as persistent level playing field between Indian versus Make in India Portal: Make in India leading academic institutions or in surveillance and border protection. The 360⁰ panoramic foreign manufacturers and public sector portal for Defence Production has Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode scanning system automatically detects potential threats in versus private sector have also been been launched. The portal provides for knowledge and skill development in real-time. addressed. These include the following: information related to all policy and the identified areas of R&D, Manufacture, The TWISTER is a passive IR system providing a panoramic Exchange Rate Variation protection procedural issues relevant for defence Quality Assurance, Maintenance etc. in 360⁰ image and automatic moving target detection at a high has been made applicable for Indian manufacturing industry. It provides military aviation. rate (1Hz). Using very advanced algorithms, the TWISTER private sector at par with Public Sector link to industrial promotion polices and detects moving humans and moving NATO targets at Undertakings for all categories of capital program of various states and Union several kilometres distance. Each ‘detection’ saves a ‘Track File’ to which the operator can refer and investigate in real- time, while the system continues to operate and scan the designated area. The portable system – operated locally from a laptop, or remotely using Ethernet or RF communication – is lightweight Piper Receives EASA Approval of M500 and can be back-carried by 2 people and mounted quickly on a tripod. Due to the portable and quick deployable nature of the system, the TWISTER can support mobile, infantry and iper Aircraft Inc. has said it got approval from the the GTX 33ES gives the aircraft ADS-B In and Out functionality. dismounted military and security forces to survey those areas European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), for the Piper The Piper M500 features the latest in Garmin G1000 avionics, that might not be protected by other stationary systems. PM500, clearing the way for the innovative aircraft to enhanced safety features, and a number of other significant The TWISTER system consists of a cooled thermal imaging enter into service on the European register. product improvements. The six-place M500 is powered by a camera with continuous optical zoom lens and powerful "EASA certification is an important milestone allowing us Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A 500shp engine, sports a 260 KTAS / image processing technologies – enabling the operator to to kick off a major sales campaign to bring the M500 to the 482 km/h max cruise speed and has a range of 1,000 nm / 1,852 zoom-in and choose the field-of-view (FOV) most appropriate European market," said Simon Caldecott, President and CEO km. Equipped with an improved Garmin G1000 avionics suite for the particular mission requirement. The operator may opt of Piper Aircraft. "This is the third international certification for featuring the most advanced safety features available in any to discontinue the Scan Mode and investigate details using the M500 including Brazil, Canada, and Japan, and is significant single engine turboprop aircraft, the 2016 M500 is listed at a the continuous zoom in the Observation Mode. because there is a growing demand for an aircraft that offers the competitive price of $1.99 million. Johnny Carni, CONTROP's VP Marketing and Sales, said: advanced safety features and the best value proposition of any “The TWISTER was developed in response to the critical need aircraft in its class. Its reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A engine, for a portable system that can secure a large area in real-time. unpaved field approval, and added safety of the enhanced Its quick deployment capability makes it an ideal solution autopilot flight control system, make the M500 well-suited for for the protection of mobile forces, FOBs, border patrol European topography and the market's requirements." units and protection of urban areas. The TWISTER provides The five-place M500 features the latest advances in Garmin a significantly more advanced and more cost-effective G1000 technology, with industry leading safety features alternative to the high maintenance methods employed today unique to this class of aircraft. Electronic Stability Protection, – which typically rely on a network of cameras distributed Underspeed Protection, Coupled Go-Round, Synthetic Vision along protective barriers, with images displayed on multiple Technology, and Automatic Level Mode are also featured screens. With the TWISTER, the entire 360° panoramic picture for consumers seeking the safest aircraft possible, without is displayed on a single screen, which is much easier and sacrificing speed and power. GFC 700 remains standard, as well. simpler to control in the field.” Other major improvements for the M500 include the Aspen EFD-1000 standby instrument, electroluminescent placards in the cockpit, GTX 33 Extended Squitter Transponder, a centrally located single audio panel, dual USB charging ports, and an optional GTS 825 Traffic Advisory System, which coupled with

38 39 Craig Smyth Worldwide Flight Services CEO

orldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world's largest and fast growing company with a sterling reputation for air cargo handler and one of the leading providers customer service. I look forward to engaging right away and Wof ground handling and technical services to the working with our customers, employees and partners to help aviation industry, has appointed industry veteran Craig Smyth as move the business forward and maximize its potential." He will CEO. Smyth is former CEO of Menzies Aviation. be stationed at WFS's Charles de Gaulle offices in Roissy, Paris. Bastian Lueken, head of the European investment team at Smyth joins WFS following more than 20 years at John Menzies Platinum Equity, which acquired WFS last year, said Smyth is a plc, where he most recently served as CEO of Menzies Aviation perfect fit for the company. "Craig has the right combination of since 2004. Prior to that, he also served as the company's chief leadership skills and industry expertise to build on WFS's success financial officer. He first joined Menzies in 1993. During Smyth's and deliver on our long-term goals for the company. He is one of tenure, Menzies Aviation grew from small beginnings into one of the most experienced and respected executives in the aviation the largest aviation services businesses in the world. services industry and has proven himself over a distinguished 20 "Craig helped build a business from the ground up into one of year career." the world's top competitors," added Mr. Lueken. "He knows the Smyth said he's eager to get started and to contribute to the industry, he knows the customers, and he knows what it takes to company's momentum. be successful. We are excited for him to bring that same vision "I'm thrilled about the opportunity to join WFS, an ambitious and energy to WFS."

F-35 Lightning II Surges Forward with Record Breaking Weapons Test Successes

he F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) at Edwards Air Force Base, TCalifornia, recently completed 25 missions comprising of 12 Weapons Delivery Accuracy (WDA) and 13 Weapon Separation Tests as part of a month-long weapon’s firing test surge. Historically, WDAs take place once a month given the myriad of coordination required. The highest number previously accomplished in a month, was three in November of 2014 during 2B software testing. These successful test events — performed using the F-35’s newest block 3F software — demonstrated the accuracy of the F-35s. Five of the test events featured dropping multiple F-35 test pilot Maj. Douglas ‘Rosie’ Rosenstock, live fires an AIM-120 Advanced weapons. The F-35 weapons test team Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile above the Point Mugu Sea Test Range, California. was given exclusive use of the Sea Test Range, an instrumented Pacific Ocean test weapons envelope, mission planning, of the battlespace. The F-35 will form area off the central coast near Point Mugu data links and inter-agency range the backbone of air combat superiority Naval Air Station, California. Tests were scheduling — all working in sequence for decades to come and replace legacy also conducted at the US Navy’s China to put steel on target,” said Lt. Gen. Chris tactical fighter fleets with dominant air-to- Lake Weapons Range, California and the Bogdan, F-35 Program Executive Officer. air and air-to-ground capabilities to deter White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. “This was a tremendous effort by the and defeat potential adversaries. During this unprecedented surge period, F-35 test team. They surged and worked The US Marine Corps declared the F-35B a total of 30 weapons were dropped or seven days a week for more than a month combat-ready IOC in July 2015, the US Air fired, including the Joint Direct Attack to expend 30 ordnance and advance Force declared F-35A IOC on August 2, Munition, AIM-120 Advanced Medium weapons testing. This testing has moved 2016 and the US Navy intends to attain Range Air-to-Air Missile, GPS-guided us that much closer to delivering the full F-35C IOC in 2018. More than 200 F-35s 250-pound Small Diameter Bomb, AIM-9X F-35 capability to warfighters within the have flown in excess of 66,000 fleet-wide Sidewinder air-to-air heat-seeking missile next two years.” hours, with over 300 F-35 pilots and and GPS/laser-guided munition. The F-35 is a multi-role, next-generation 3,000 maintainers trained to operate and “The WDAs rely on the full capability of fighter that combines advanced stealth support this next-generation aircraft. the F-35 — multiple sensors, navigation, with speed, agility and a 360-degree view

40 41 Aerospace and Defence Directory 2017 - 18 Oases to Support Pionair Australia’s For Global Reach New Airline Operations 4th Edition of the Aerospace and Defence Compendium. Products and Capability List of more than 1200 Indian Aerospace, Defence ommsoft’s industry-leading Maintenance modules may be added at a deliver. It also confirms that the Oases MRO IT system, Oases, has been later stage. The system will be hosted on community is a truly global one and Industries. Cchosen by Pionair, the Australian Commsoft’s Oases Private Cloud service. we’re looking forward to working with air charter and air freight specialists,to Nick Godwin, Commsoft Managing Pionair to ensure a speedy and successful support thethree BAe 146-200 regional Director, said: “This contract win confirms implementation.” airliners it will be using for its new Pionair, with over 20 years’ experience, Promote your Company's expertise and Unique Selling Proposition airline freight operations. Pionair will be is one of Australia’s leading air charter Commsoft's second active customer in operators specialising in F.I.F.O., Air Cargo through Aerospace & Defence Directory 2017-18 Australia and this new contract represents (dangerous and non-dangerous goods), the eighth deal won for Oases in 2016. Ad Hoc Air Charter and ACMI services. A ‘best-of-breed’ system, Oases offers The company’s Head Office is in Sydney a highly impressive level of technical but it also has a full time presence in For FREE entry in the directory, visit www.aeromag.in sophistication while being intuitively Cairns, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sunshine user-friendly. To allow for scalability, the Coast and Port Moresby. download, fill the form and submit with relevant photos. system is structured in a modular format Pionair’s new airline operations with and for its new operations, Pionair has yet again – for the eighth time this year Oases, which will be headquartered in selected the Core, Airworthiness, Planning – the technological, operational and Bankstown, NSW, were scheduled to start and Materials modules. Warranty and Line commercial benefits that Oases can in September.

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TAG Aviation Asia has aviation career as a greatly respected figurehead within business appointed Jolie Howard aviation. as Chief Executive Officer, Welcoming her new challenge upon returning to TAG Asia, Editor, Aerospace Directory effective November 2016. Howard said: “I am very excited about the future of TAG and the Howard was the very first potential for business growth in this part of the world generally. Email: [email protected] employee to be engaged by Together we will continue to build the company and to maintain TAG Asia when the company our position as the leading aviation service provider in the region. Cell : +91-9480551925 commenced its business in I look forward to being part of TAG’s high quality and the region in 2006. Serving professional team once again.” Tel: +91-80-25604055 / 65952377 as the Director of Business Steven Young, on behalf of TAG Aviation Asia Board, said: Development until 2013 “During Jolie’s period as Director of Business Development Howard was a catalyst with the Asia team, TAG Asia advanced to become the largest in helping to build the aircraft management company in the region. Jolie is a highly managed aircraft fleet to regarded leader in our industry and has demonstrated a sound over thirty plus aircraft. understanding of the aviation business and earned the respect For the past three years of her fellow colleagues. We are indeed fortunate to welcome the Jolie Howard Howard has been working return of Jolie to Asia at such an important time in our company’s as Regional Vice President evolution.” of CIT’s Business Aircraft Finance in Asia and has advanced her

42 43 Fullerton Offers Tooling for 5ME Cryogenic Systems and service in the United States, Mexico and Canada. 5ME’s unique, multi-patented cryogenic machining process enables higher cutting speeds, increased material removal rates, and longer tool life by transmitting liquid nitrogen at 321°F International Seminar on through the spindle/turret and tool body, directly to the cutting tool’s edge. “Fullerton’s reputation for providing top-quality carbide tooling, as well as outstanding service and support “Role of Helicopters and UAVs for made it a natural choice as a tooling partner,” said Bill Horwarth, President of 5ME. “We’ll work closely with the Fullerton team to develop the next advanced-performance BlueZone tooling, Military & Civil Applications” as well as testing on materials to optimize coatings, cutting geometries, and machining parameters.” Fullerton is a family-owned, US-based company that provides custom carbide cutting tools for demanding applications. “The Fullerton Advanced Solutions Team (FAST) specializes Place : New Delhi in improving tool performance and reducing lead times – a perfect complement to 5ME’s cryogenic machining technology,” Topics said Patrick Curry, President of Fullerton Tool Company. A fully Date: 25th, November 2016 equipped research and development lab enables FAST engineers to design and manufacture special cutting tools and prove out • Advanced Technologies for Helicopters in Mili- • HAL’s contribution in the development of ullerton Tool Company is now an authorized manufacturer machining methods that lead to lean, efficient and profitable tary Applications. Advanced Military and Civil Helicopters Fand distributor of 5ME’sBlueZone Cryogenic tooling, after processing. the two companies finalized an agreement that includes sales Applications for cryogenic machining include high-speed • Advanced Technologies for Helicop- • Conversion of Helicopters to UAVs - New and support for carbide end mills and drills designed for use with cutting of titanium and other tough-to-cut alloys common in ters in Civil Applications such as passen- Opportunities 5ME’s cryogenic machining systems. The agreement covers sales aerospace, heavy equipment and energy part processing. ger service,Cargo,Disaster Management,Air • Advanced UAS for Attack and Air Defence. ambulance,Fire fighting and the like. • Indigenous design,development and manu- • Applications of UAVs for Military and Civil use facture of UAVs - Fixed wing,Rotary wing Beumer Group Presents End-to-End Baggage , Reconscience,Detection of forest fire & infor- and Flapping. mation gathering from boarder. • Regulatory issues.- DGCA Handling Systems at Inter Airport China 2016 • Supply Chain developemtn and Manufacturing • Growing application for Helicopters in eumer Group, a leading global supplier of automated system. Challenges under Make in India.- UAVs & Heli- Tourism promotion , regional connectivity , Bbaggage handling systems, presented end-to-end baggage Other baggage handling systems from the Crisplant range have copters Logistics,Air Ambulance and Disaster man- handling and transport systems at the recently held Inter Airport been installed by Beumer Group in airports throughout China, China, in Beijing. including Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Changsha • Requirement of Helicopters and UAVs for Indian agement. Visitors were able to experience the speed and efficiency of and Nanjing. Armed Forces. tote-based baggage handling through an immersive, virtual- “This exhibition underlines the boom in China's airport reality tour using Oculus Rift head-sets. The tour demonstrated infrastructure,” said Klaus Schäfer, Managing Director, Beumer why many airports consider tote-based technology to be the Group A/S. “As the Chinese airports prepare to expand, Beumer Aeromag Asia, Aeronautical Society of India next-generation of energy-efficient baggage handling systems. Group is providing guidance on best-practice, and state-of-the- This is based on the ‘one bag per tote’ concept which provides art technology, to support increases in both the capacity and For Registration- Contact Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, 100 per cent tracking and traceability of each item of baggage efficiency of the baggage handling systems.” throughout the check-in, sorting and screening processes. Bangalore 560075. The CrisBag system is the one of the world’s most widely installed tote-based systems and is used by a number of Email : [email protected] /[email protected] international airport hubs including Changi Airport. 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The P-8 is designed for long-range aerospace manufacturing in India,” he helicopter, and for P-8 cabinets. Ltd, developer and manufacturer anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, added. In addition, Boeing and various Tata Rof land, air and naval systems, has as well as armed intelligence, surveillance The contract with Boeing will help companies have established partnerships won a contract to supply its advanced and reconnaissance missions. A derivative strengthen TAML’s position as a strong in India to manufacture aerostructures for Samson Mk II Remote Weapon Stations to of Boeing’s Next-Generation 737-800, and reliable partner in aero structures Boeing’s commercial and military aircraft. the Lithuanian armed forces, as part of a it is capable of broad-area maritime segment. Simultaneously, it reinforces the For example, Boeing and Tata Advanced deal that was signed to provide Lithuania operations. Make in India initiative by the Government Systems Limited have established a joint with 88 high-protection BOXER vehicles “This contract is another example of of India, which is focused on increasing venture in India to produce AH-64 Apache starting in 2017. Indian companies becoming part of the the country’s manufacturing capabilities, fuselages, coproduce aero structures and The Samson Mk II is a dual-axis, gyro- global supply chain and manufacturing and making India a global manufacturing pursue integrated systems development stabilized, dual-sight (Gunner and aerospace parts for the world’s most hub. opportunities in India. Commander) remote-controlled weapon system capable of mounting multiple weapons. The Samson Mk II offers IATA, BIAL Collaborate to Improve Airport Processes significant improvements, including lower silhouette, add-on armour protection, and improved hit accuracy, boosted crew survivability with under-armour reloading Deployed in over 25 countries, Rafael cutting-edge quality and performance, and increased rigidity – all of which enable RWS offered in four land configurations tailored to customers' individual needs improved combat continuity. and two naval configurations (Typhoon and requirements. "We are proud to be an Rafael will deliver the Lithuanian army Weapon Stations). Samson RWS support integral part in Lithuania's most significant Samson Mk II RWS systems with a 30mm diverse, interchangeable weapons and land force program with our remote automatic cannon, 7.62 mm coaxial sensors including 5.56/7.62/12.7 mm weapon stations and Spike missiles, and machine gun, with Rafael's Spike LR machine guns, 40 mm automatic grenade to provide the Lithuanian army with a (Long Range) ATGM launchers carrying launchers, anti-tank missiles, observation major force-multiplier," added Elazar. two missiles and eight smoke grenade pods, and non lethal capabilities. In this contract, Rafael is serving as a sub- launchers on each station. This will Moshe Elazar, Executive VP and Head of contractor under ARTEC, a joint venture provide the Lithuanian armed forces Rafael's Land and Naval Systems Division, between Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) improved lethality, increased mission said that this contract signifies Rafael's and Rheinmetall, which will deliver the flexibility in both urban and open terrain leadership in land systems that ensure vehicles with medium-calibre weaponry scenarios, with maximum survivability for force survivability, manoeuvrability and in a remote-controlled turret. the crew and vehicle. lethality at a cost-effective price and Amitabh Khosla, Country Director – India, International Air Transport Association (IATA); Hari Marar, President for Airport Operations – Bengaluru International Airport Ltd (BIAL); Bhaskar Bodapati, Director – Finance BIAL; 5ME, Star SU Join Forces to Advance Conrad Clifford – Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific – IATA, and VinoopGoel, Regional Director – Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security (APCS) Asia Pacific, IATA during the signing of the MoU in Delhi. 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he International Air Transport Association (IATA) and environment, and will provide guidance for rolling out the TBangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed a implementation to other Indian airports,” said Clifford. The IATA 5ME LLC and Star SU LLC have come together in an effort to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation Fast Travel initiative, Passenger Facilitation program and Smart further cryogenic machining in the manufacturing industry. A in various areas of airport operations, including security, Security are among the initiatives being considered as part of the licensing agreement has been signed authorizing Star SU to passenger experience, cargo, airport development, consulting MoU. manufacture and market 5ME’s patented Cryogenic tooling and training. “An important objective of the MoU is to promote the efficient designs for end mills, ball mills, tapered ball mills, thread mills, The MoU was signed by Conrad Clifford, IATA’s Regional Vice development of civil aviation in India to meet growing demand. reamers, and drills under the brand name BlueZone Cryogenic President for Asia Pacific, and Hari Marar, BIAL’s President for By 2035, India’s passenger traffic is forecast to exceed 400 million tooling. The agreement covers sales and service in the United Airport Operations, on the sidelines of an industry event in New passengers, more than double that of today. The industry will States, Mexico, and Canada. Delhi. The MoU is the first of its kind that IATA has signed with an support 19 million jobs and $172 billion of India’s GDP. But for 5ME’s unique, multi-patented cryogenic machining process Indian airport. this potential to become reality, India’s airports need to have the is a breakthrough technology that enables higher cutting One of the highlights of the MoU could see IATA and BIAL necessary infrastructure capacity while implementing efficient speeds for increased material removal rates and longer tool life implementing trials of new technologies and processes, and processes that embrace the latest technologies,” said Clifford. by transmitting liquid nitrogen at 321°F through the spindle/ testing concepts at Bangalore International Airport. “This “The ultimate beneficiaries of this MoU are travellers in India, turret and tool body, directly to the cutting tool’s edge. “We’ve will place Bangalore International Airport in the forefront of airlines and the Indian civil aviation in general. We look forward worked with Star SU to develop tooling solutions on a variety excitement for bringing cryogenic machining to an ever-growing airport operations. These trials will ensure that global best to a similar cooperation with other like-minded airports in India,” of cryogenic machining configurations and applications,” said group of manufacturers.” practice solutions can be appropriately adapted to the Indian said Clifford. Bill Horwarth, President of 5ME. “Our companies share the

48 49 The Region’s Most #MEMAD2016 Advanced Important Meeting Materials and Cutting Tools at of Air Defenders Your Doorsteps www.segma.co/memad2016 2016 5th Middle East Missile and Air Defense Symposium BhaaratImpex, a member of the Society October 11-12, 2016 ECSSR, Abu Dhabi, UAE of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI),hastaken the initiative Indian LUH completes Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors to resolve a major problem faced by industries engaged in machining and first flight with supply of precision machined components to aerospace and defence sector – in procuring small quantities on highly Ardiden 1U engine specialized materials and high quality Silver Sponsor precision cutting tools to enable them to An Event by In Association with he first flight of Safran’s Ardiden 1U Combat Helicopter and today, more than enhance their productivity. BhaaratImpex Tengine, powering the Indian LUH 250 units are in service. Safran Helicopter would deliver specific materials for SIATI (Light Utility Helicopter), took place in Engines provides engine solutions to all members, including Titanium Gr 1/2/5/7/9; Bangalore. LUH is a new three-ton, single- HAL’s new generation rotorcrafts. Hastelloy C276/C-22 And B; Duplex Steel engine, multipurpose rotorcraft designed Ardiden 1U compact architecture (2205/2507); Nickel 200/201; Tantalum; by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). features a gas generator made up of two Inconel Alloy; Surgical Grade Titanium; The Ardiden 1U met all the performance centrifugal compressor stages, coupled to Nickel Copper Alloy; Nickel Based Alloy; Confirmed Speakers at MEMAD include the following targets set for this maiden flight. a single-stage high-pressure turbine and SMEO 254; Nickel Chromium Alloy; “This flight marks a major milestone in a two-stage power turbine. Ardiden 1U Tungsten Carbide – Cutting Tool Inserts, our partnership with HAL”, commented certification is planned for 2018. Metal Formings, Wear parts and Mining Benoit Gadefait, Vice President Medium Once certified, LUH will benefit from Tool Inserts;. And Tungsten Copper. Helicopter Engines Program. “Safran is robust support under a new joint-venture, Titanium Products: Fasteners in Titanium demonstrating through this program its formed recently by Safran and HAL, to Inconel Hatelloy and Monel, Titanium ability to deliver on-time best-in-class provide MRO to engines installed on HAL- Plates, Surgical Grade Titanium, Titanium products for new generation helicopter. built helicopters. Sheet Plates, Titanium pipes, Titanium Lieutenant General Major General Vice Admiral Major General (Eng) We are delighted with Ardiden 1U Safran has been present in India for wire, Titanium Elbow, Titanium Fasteners, Charles Brown Jr. Abdullah Yaqoob James Syring Jean Cardamone Deputy Commander, AlFoudry Director, Missile Director Middle East & progress. Selected by HAL in 2014, first over 60 years in all three of its core Seamless Titanium Tubes, Titanium United States Central Commander, Defense Agency, Africa, Defense Procurement bench tests took place in December 2014 markets - aerospace, defense, and Alloy Tubes, Flanges in Titanium Inconel, Command (CENTCOM) Kuwait Air Force United States Agency, France and it has taken less than three years to security. With a workforce of more than Titanium Pipe Fittings, Titanium Flanges, get to this maiden flight”. 2,500 local employees, it undertakes Titanium Round Bars, Titanium Valves, Specifically designed to power single- activities ranging from design and R&D to Titanium Alloy, Titanium coils, Titanium engine rotorcraft, the 1U is a derivative production and maintenance. Safran now Metals, Titanium Bolts, Titanium Strips, of the Ardiden 1H1 1,400 shp engine. powers or equips 65% of India’s airplanes Titanium Bars and Titanium Forged Bars. Certified by EASA in 2009, the 1H1 was co- and helicopters and is a key contributor Hastelloy Products: Hastelloy Wires, developed by Safran and HAL. It is now in to ‘Aadhaar’, the world’s largest biometric Hastelloy sheets, Hastelloy Plates, Hastelloy Lieutenant Dr. Jamal Sanad Al Frank Rose Brigadier General production under the Shakti designation, database. Tubes, Hastelloy Flanges, Hastelloy Elbow, General Jeffrey L. 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APAQG Membership Rosoboronexport to Bring Over 270 Urged Pieces of Equipment to Army in 2016 osoboronexport, Rostec’s member, will display advanced with several displays complete with interactive augmented Requipment, manufactured for export, at the Army-2016 reality technologies. This will particularly be used to demonstrate (InAQG) in the model for APAQG. granted them life membership of APAQG. international military and technical forum. the Su-35 super manoeuvrable multirole fighter, Mi-35M versatile APAQG implements initiatives that make SLN Technologies is the first Indian “Army-2016 offers a convenient venue for demonstrating helicopter gunship with troop carrying capabilities, and Pantsir-S1 significant improvements in quality and company in the private sector to become every capability of Russia’s Defence Industrial Complex (DIC) to AA gun-missile system. Though the actual spotlight will be on reductions in cost throughout the value a member of APAGQ. Rosoboronexport’s traditional and potential partners. The special counter-terrorism and efforts will be taken to promote to foreign stream by establishing and maintaining SLN Technologies is an Electronic arms exporter expects to receive 50-plus delegations from all markets Rosoboronexport’s new product, i.e. armament and D.R.Subramanyam , dynamic co-operation, based on trust, Systems Design and Manufacturing over the world. Many of them are led by ministers of defence equipment providing capabilities for setting comprehensive D.R.SubramanyamManaging – Managing Director, Director, SLN between Asia Pacific Region aerospace (ESDM) company that specializes in and chiefs of services,” said Rosoboronexport’s Deputy Director protection of population, cities, and key installations against TechnologiesSLN Technologies organisations. Each company’s best Design, Development, Integration, General Sergey Goreslavsky, who will head the delegation at the plausible threats, and fighting large terrorist groups. practices are shared among Asia Pacific Testing, Qualification and Manufacture event. “Rosoboronexport will bring over 270 pieces of military ndian companies were invited to join Region aerospace organisations. of Avionics LRUs, Automated Test Rosoboronexport’s brass plan to hold talks with foreign equipment to the exhibition. We are also going to put into action IAsia Pacific Aerospace Quality Group The 26th General meeting of APAQG Equipment, Software Integration Rigs, delegations and businessmen from over 40 countries of Europe, a new exhibition technology, developed by the company’s (APAQG), a co-operative organisation was held at Zhuhai, China, on September Ground Support Equipment (’I’, ‘O’ Level Asia, Latin America, Africa, as well as CIS states. The meetings will specialists, namely a touch screen terminal integrated into a within the aerospace industry in the 8-9, 2016. Over 50 representatives from Testers), Radar and Satcom Antenna be arranged in the company’s negotiation suite and at forum’s network of demonstration displays, capable of capturing pictures Asia Pacific Region, during a roadshow various countries like Japan, China, Control Systems and Electronic Modules. sites. of physical models and providing on-line catalogs. That is how conducted by Society of Indian Aerospce Korea, Singapore and India participated. It has been serving Aerospace and Rosoboronexport is the Army-2016 general sponsor. It has we will demonstrate the T-90 tank, TOR-M2E SAM system, Project Technologies and Industries (SIATI) jointly Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and SLN Defense industry since two decades. SLN arranged its display in a prestigious part of the pavilion next to 636 submarine, Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft, and Ka-52 scout with APAQG in Bangalore for Indian Technologies Pvt. Ltd from India is a CEMILAC approved design house. the Russian MoD sites. There will be equipment for all services attack helicopter,” said Sergey Goreslavsky. Aerospace industries. Activities of APAQG participated in the meeting and gave It is a recognized in-house R&D unit by and its international organisation, IAQG, presentations. The council unanimously Department of Scientific and Industrial were presented. The show urged delegates approved both the Indian companies and Research (DSIR), Government of India. to form Indian Aerospace Quality Group Diehl Establishes Singaporean Subsidiary with Thales

role, will be up and running by the end of the year. Thales and Diehl are generally looking back at a close and successful partnership that is spanning several decades already, with the new CSC in Singapore adding a new chapter in the future. Boeing Awarded $2.8B for KC-46A Tanker Initial Production Diehl Aerosystems is a corporate division of Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG and covers all aerospace activities of the Diehl Group. VERETT, Wash., Aug. 18, 2016 – The president and CEO. “It’s an important to design and develop the U.S. Air Force’s iehl Aerospace, a unit of the first transfer Diehl expertise from Germany to With its business units Diehl Aerospace (a EU.S. Air Force awarded Boeing [NYSE: day for the company and program. We’re next-generation tanker aircraft. As part of Dtier supplier Diehl Aerosystems, is Singapore, fuelling growth in APAC. By joint venture with Thales), Diehl Aircabin, BA] $2.8 billion on Aug. 18 for KC-46A excited about building low-rate initial that contract Boeing built four test aircraft establishing a fully owned subsidiary in being closer to customers in the region, Diehl Comfort Modules, Diehl Service tanker low-rate initial production. production aircraft, and it’s only possible – two configured as 767-2Cs and two as Singapore, Diehl Aerospace Pte. Ltd, in Diehl will be able to offer the best possible Modules and AOA, Diehl Aerosystems is The award includes the first two because of the hard work of the joint KC-46A tankers. The test aircraft have a bid to support growing demand in the assistance in terms of technical support, a leading systems supplier for avionics “production lots” of 7 and 12 planes Boeing-Air Force team.” completed more than 1,000 flight hours aerospace industry in the Asia Pacific spares, repairs and related services. and cabin solutions. Diehl Aerosystems respectively, as well as spare parts. This step forward follows a Defense to date. (APAC) region. The Singaporean company Prior to this, Diehl Aerosystems had its currently employs more than 4,800 staff. Including future options, Boeing plans Acquisition Board review and The KC-46A is a multirole tanker that will be set up in joint co-operation of both existing customer support facility for the Amongst its customers are leading aircraft to build a total of 179 of the 767-based announcement that the KC-46 program can refuel all allied and coalition military shareholders of its parent organisations, region subcontracted to Satair Group. manufacturers (OEMs), such as Airbus refueling aircraft for the Air Force to completed “Milestone C” -- a set of aircraft compatible with international Diehl and Thales. While this had always been a smooth (both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters), replace their KC-135 fleet. required ground- and flight-test tests – aerial refueling procedures and can carry This new company in Singapore running partnership, Diehl has chosen Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer, as “The KC-46 tanker will provide the and is approved for initial production. passengers, cargo and patients. will also be the base for a revamped to secure a front-end presence in its own well as airlines and other operators of Air Force unprecedented refueling Those tests included refueling flights with Boeing is assembling KC-46 aircraft at its Customer Support Center (CSC) for all right by creating the new entity. The commercial and business aircraft. capabilities, operational flexibility and F-16, F/A-18, AV-8B, KC-10, C-17 and A-10 Everett, Wash., facility. The company will Diehl Aerosystems requirements in the CSC, where Diehl’s long-standing partner combat readiness,” said Leanne Caret, aircraft and a cargo handling demo. begin delivering tankers to the Air Force APAC region. The new CSC will further Thales will also play a major operational Boeing Defense, Space & Security Boeing received an initial contract in 2011 in 2017.

52 53 Rockwell Collins to Provide Satellite Connectivity Services in Brazil

ockwell Collins has been licensed Rto sell satellite services in Brazil. The global license, authorized by Anatel, gives Rockwell Collins the ability to sign distribution and service Minister ​of State ​for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre Rockwell Collins Introduces agreements with any satellite entities ​meeting the​ British Minister of​ State ​in and customers operating in Brazil. the Foreign and​ ​Commonwealth Office ​​ “Passengers are demanding faster and Mr. Alok Sharma along​ ​with Indian Helmet-Mounted Integrated Digital more reliable in-flight internet service High Commissioner ​to UK Shri Navtej and this agreement provides our Sarna​. Dr. Bhamre was​ representing business, commercial and government India at​ the ​UN Peacekeeping Defence Vision System for Warfighters aviation operators with access to new Ministerial meeting​ ​at London. services,” said David Stanley, vice ​Minister ​of State ​for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre ockwell Collins has introduced LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president and president, ARINCDirect Cabin Services ​meeting the​ British Prime Minister Ms Theresa May in London. Rits combat helmet-mounted general manager, Simulation and Training for Rockwell Collins. “Customers will Integrated Digital Vision System (IDVS) for Solutions for Rockwell Collins. “Our IDVS have more options, freedom and warfighters—an advanced display system is a 24-hour system, leveraging proven flexibility as they fly in and through the that combines real-time mission data with technology to give users a view of their Brazilian airspace market.” Land Strike Brigade multispectral vision sensors into one view surroundings and the right information “Brazil has been investing heavily for greater situational awareness. for them to stay safe and complete their in a growing network of airport and The IDVS is the first hands-free helmet- mission.” Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities and Concept Key to DSEI 2017 mounted display system that fuses IDVS builds upon Rockwell Collins’ major events like the World Cup and incoming data from various sources, such industry-leading vision technologies 2016 Rio Games have also driven as a command center, other warfighters or for aerospace and defence, including growth,” Stanley added. “Rockwell he Defence and Security Equipment acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR), UAS, with multispectral vision. The system the F-35 Lightning II helmet and civil Collins’ ability to provide satellite International (DSEI), the world's together with associated Force Protection does this while automatically transitioning aircraft head-up displays. A portion of connectivity will help support that Tlargest land, sea and air defence elements. Armour System. from dark to light environments in real the manufacturing will be completed at growth, particularly for business and security exhibition to be held in In Britain alone, around £178 billion will DSEI attracts an unrivalled number of time, allowing users to have a complete Rockwell Collins’ state-of-the-art precision aviation customers, where Brazil ranks September 2017 in London, will showcase be spent on military equipment over the international land force delegations, view of everything that is happening optics facility in Sydney, Australia. third in the world after the US and how the rapid reaction or Strike concept next decade including the arrival of the government officials, OEMs, system around them. The IDVS is designed with an open Mexico.” is manifesting itself in the modern day new Strike Brigades each composed of integrators and SMEs. In 2015, the event “In battle, warfighters are most effective architecture to provide an easy upgrade Rockwell Collins is a value-added military. The organisers are creating an 5,000 personnel. These are to be equipped drew 34,038 visitors, 1,683 exhibiting and safe when they can stay focused path for future technologies that enhance reseller for Inmarsat and Iridium exciting focus on Strike forces in the Land with a mix of the new Ajax reconnaissance companies representing 108 countries on their surroundings at all times,” said situational awareness. satellite services. component of the event. vehicles and a new mechanised infantry and 42 international pavilions. There were Against a complex background of threats vehicle (MIV), expected to be an 8x8. 2,874 VIP attendees resenting 84 countries and instability, demands on the British The British Army is planning a prominent and 255 programmed delegations. DSEI Rockwell Collins to Provide SATCOM Army are increasingly focused on its agility presence at DSEI 2017. 2017 will enable visitors to access the and the inherent mobility of its forces. The Acquisitions elsewhere also reflect entire land systems supply chain. UK government, its Allies and partners the growing requirement for mobility. DSEI Event Director, Duncan Reid, said: System to New Zealand Defence Force are already directing funds toward land The Czech Republic is looking for a "DSEI 2017 will attract more than 30,000 capabilities such as armoured vehicles, supplier of open combat vehicles with quality visitors to ExCeL London and there ockwell Collins has been awarded can deliver the right information at securely and instantly, while avoiding Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster a 4x4 configuration, whilst Slovenia is is no doubt that the Land component Ra second contract for a Deployable the right time,” said James Walker, vice the cost of commercial satellite airtime. Relief (HADR), future dismounted soldier procuring special armoured off-road will be a significant focal point for the Ku-Band Earth Terminal (DKET) president and managing director, Asia Integrated by Rockwell Collins in systems, and deployable infrastructure. vehicles. Lithuania is acquiring 88 Boxer many delegations and military personnel SATCOM system by the New Zealand Pacific for Rockwell Collins. Australia, the DKET Earth Terminal DSEI 2017 will showcase relevant infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and from around the world. The range of new Defence Force as part of the Strategic The New Zealand Defence Force’s enables the transmission of high- exhibitor produced equipment which Australia is looking to acquire 222 combat technologies and innovation that will be Bearer Network Phase 1 program. This Strategic Bearer Network Phase 1 bandwidth data, such as voice, imagery is set to be used by the British Army and reconnaissance vehicles. For dismounted on display clearly emphasises that DSEI contract follows an initial award in program oversees the modernization and video, across long distances and other NATO militaries. There will also be soldier systems, Norway is upgrading its is the global hub of defence and land- June 2013 for one DKET dual-antenna, of networked communications rugged, remote environments. Work three displays: A Dismounted Soldier equipment and acquiring new footwear based expertise for all Armed Forces' deployable ground station. equipment interfacing with the under the contract will be managed feature; Mounted Close Combat Vehicle and all-weather clothing for the army, requirements." “Integrating the complex Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) from the Lane Cove, Sydney, office. Park; and a Command HQ – featuring navy and air-force. Reflecting evolving DSEI is a biennial event held in London communications systems for the New system. Using the WGS, the DKET advanced command and control (C2) tactical requirements, New Zealand is and will take place from 12-15 September Zealand Defence Force ensures they SATCOM terminal delivers information and information, surveillance, target also looking to replace its current Body 2017. More details at www.DSEI.co.uk

54 55 BHVS Narayana TRU FFS X Murthy RCI Director Simulator for Qingdao Airlines

RU Simulation + Training Inc., Ta Textron Inc. company, has announced that it has been selected by Qingdao Airlines for the delivery of one Airbus A320 full flight simulator and one A320 Flat Panel Trainer (FPT).

The TRU FFS X full flight simulator will be equipped with a new EP-8100 image generator from Rockwell Collins, a Moog fully electric motion system, CAE USA Takes Delivery of a front-projected collimated visual display and TRU’s latest generation of an intuitive instructor operating station Grob G120TP Aircraft that includes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) functionalities. AE USA has taken delivery of its first three Grob G120TP for the Army's fixed-wing community," said Ray Duquette, Both devices will be delivered in July Caircraft that will be used as part of the United States Army President and General Manager, CAE USA. "Army Fixed-Wing 2017 to Qingdao Airline’s Training Centre Fixed-Wing Flight Training program and begun training its initial Flight Training is exactly the kind of training systems integration in Longkou, China (Shandong Province). cadre of instructor pilots to prepare for the start of training in program that CAE is focused on providing its military customers Qingdao Airlines will adopt the Train@ 2017. in the United States and around the world." utstanding Scientist BHVS development programmes. It was Home model that is successfully being CAE also announced it is making good progress on construction Under terms of the original contract, which was awarded as a Narayana Murthy has been established in August 1988 under the used by airlines worldwide, and is of the new Dothan Training Center located at Dothan Regional base contract plus six one-year options through March 2024, Oappointed as Director, Research leadership of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who providing substantial savings on the Airport in Alabama. The state-of-the-art facility will provide CAE USA is constructing the new company-owned and operated Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, Hyderabad. envisioned building a world-class research cost of their pilot training operations. training to more than 450 US Army fixed-wing aviators annually, training centre in Dothan, which is near Fort Rucker, Alabama He has made significant contributions centre at Hyderabad and led the laboratory This training model also increases the as well as providing training to US Air Force C-12 aircrews. and the US Army's Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) at Fort towards design, development and as its Founding Director. Over the last two availability of an airline’s pilots to fly. "This turnkey training program will include live, virtual and Rucker. CAE's Dothan Training Center to support Army Fixed- delivery of Onboard Computers, Missile and half decades, under the leadership “We’re delighted that Qingdao Airlines has constructive training that will provide the Army with a modern, Wing Flight Training will be operational in early 2017 and ready Launch Processors, Real-time Mission of many eminent visionaries, right from placed its trust in our organization and sees flexible and cost-effective training solution specifically designed for the start of training operations in spring of calendar year 2017. softwares with novel fault tolerant Lt Gen VJ Sundaram, Dr VK Saraswat and the value we deliver with the suite of our schemes and System on Chip for various Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, RCI stands tall with FFS X simulator, training tools and related tactical and strategic missile programmes its achievements and has transformed support services,” said George Karam, Vice UVision Partners with Firstec to Market its in the last three decades. He is an alumnus itself into a robust multi-dimensional President and General Manager of TRU’s of REC, Warangal. For his contributions technology hub for design, development Air Transport Simulation division. “We are Lethal Loitering Systems in South Korea to various Defence R&D projects, he and delivery of critical Avionics Systems continuously enhancing our customer was bestowed with many awards and such as Control, Navigation, Guidance, support presence in China to service Vision Air Ltd, a global pioneer in the area of lethal aerial Yong Woo Jeon, CEO and President of Firstec, said: “We are proud recognitions; significant among them are Seekers, Telemetry, Power Supply Systems our expanding footprint in the country.” Uloitering systems of all sizes, has partnered with South to represent UVision in Korea – a pioneer in the area of loitering Astronautical Society of India Rocket and and Embedded Computers for various TRU operates a dedicated Korean firm, Firstec Co. Ltd. According to the MoU, Firstec will munition systems, and one of the few companies with products Related Technologies Award, AGNI Award Strategic and Tactical programmes of customer support centre in market and sell the company's short-range HERO-30 Lethal in this field that have already been sold and proven. This will be for Excellence in Self-Reliance as a team National importance. Chengdu for its Chinese customers. Loitering Systems to the South Korean market. a stepping stone for Firstec in strengthening its position as a leader, DRDO Scientist of the Year Award While assuming the charge, Narayana Qingdao Airlines is a fast-growing, “We are pleased to announce our cooperation with Firstec, a leading provider of total unmanned systems in Korea. During the and Path-Breaking Research/Outstanding Murthy said collective efforts which can recently established airline and currently leading and long-established Korean manufacturer in the areas first stage, we will jointly produce and market HERO-30 systems Technology Development Award. transform RCI as the global leader in the has 9 new Airbus A320 aircraft in its of aerospace and aviation," said Noam Levitt, UVision Chief for the local market." RCI is a premier DRDO laboratory of Avionics systems. He said: “We have to fleet with plans to expand its fleet to 50 Executive Officer. "South Korea is a strategic market for us for The HERO 30, the smallest of UVision's HERO family of Smart Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex gear up for the next level of futuristic aircraft by 2020 and 100 aircraft by 2025. two main reasons. First, we have identified a need in this market Loitering Systems, is designed to deliver short-range pinpoint spearheading the design, development research and bring in the much needed for systems such as our HERO-30, which can effectively meet the strikes in remote locations or in populated urban areas where and delivery of state-of-the-art Avionics technological self-reliance in the country.” complex and evolving threats faced by South Korea. In addition, speed of target opportunity response and minimizing collateral Systems for entire Indian missile we see it as a technology leader in the area and as such, a starting damage are of prime importance. point for the entire Asian market.”

56 57 CONTROP’s Airborne Surveillance Camera Payload Protects Olympic Games in Rio

Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar launching the re-designed website of Department of Defence Production by in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The SHAPO was vessels and observation vehicles, are pressing the digital button in South Block, New Delhi on Thursday, 15 September 2016. Also seen in the picture are installed on board theADB-150 Aerostat available as well. The SHAPO is used Minister of State for Defence Dr.SubhashBhamre and Secretary, Department of Defence Production Shri AK Gupta. that supports the Brazilian Air Force worldwide for a variety of long-range security mission and was deployed above surveillance and observation applications the Olympics area. including Law Enforcement, Search Upgraded Website of Department The ADB-150 aerostat carrying & Rescue, Homeland Security and CONTROP's SHAPO EO/IR surveillance Defence. CONTROP's airborne payloads payload was launched on August 9, are installed on a variety of airships and of Defence Production Launched 2016, by Airship do Brasil, a company of aerostats worldwide, in order to provide Bertolini's Holdings, in co-operation with public security and safety. Framework (CMF) developed by National technologies through accessibility links the Brazilian Air Force, in order to provide Informatics Centre (NIC). It is now more and icons conveniently placed on the 24/7 surveillance, monitoring and public user centric, user friendly, universally standardized header and footer. security of the Olympics area. accessible and less vulnerable to cyber- The revamped website has given Prior to the start of the Rio Olympics attacks. Web pages have been made comprehensive link to websites 2016, the system was deployed as part responsive and easy to access through maintained by various wings and of a surveillance operation with Air Force different devices i.e. desktop, tablet organisations under the department University (UNIFA) security systems at PCs and mobile phones with varying such as ‘Make in India’ defence portal, Afonsos Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro screen sizes. The website has also been Ordnance Factory Board, DGQA, for the protection of the training centre optimized for viewing by different Directorate of Standardisation, Defence for athletes competing in the Olympics browsers and operating systems. Offset Management Wing and websites of events. The website of DDP provides news nine Defence Public Sector Undertakings. The CONTROP SHAPO is a gyro- updates, policies, procedures, Related links of other Ministries/ stabilized 3-gimbal camera payload, publications, directory of officials and Departments like Finance, Commerce, which was designed for surveillance media contents such as e-book, photo- Corporate Affairs, DIPP, DPE, MSME, and observation on a variety of airborne gallery etc. A link for online service etc have also been provided. platforms including aerostats, helicopters, of the Department – ‘Application Thus the website provides complete fixed wing aircraft and unmanned air Manohar Parrikar, Defence Minister for NoC for Export of Military Stores’ information at one place to all vehicles. The compact SHAPO camera has been provided. stakeholders i.e. public, vendors, payload includes a high sensitivity color s part of the Prime Minister’s One of the salient features of the website exporters, users (Armed Forces), Day Camera and a Thermal Imaging ‘Digital India’ programme, is that it is interactive and suggestions producers (public and private), CONTROP Precision Technologies Camera with a Continuous Optical Zoom ADefence Minister Manohar and clarifications related to defence quality assurance agencies, industry Ltd, a company specializing in the field Lens. The SHAPO can also include an Parrikar launched the re-designed production can be given or sought associations, other Central Ministries and of electro-optics (EO) and infrared (IR) optional Laser Range Finder and/or Laser website of Department of Defence through the online feedback form. State Governments, about the various cameras for defence and homeland Pointer as well as an optional Mission Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, in Another feature of the website is its initiatives which DDP has taken and security solutions, provided their SHAPO Management Moving Map System. New Delhi. The website, fully compliant accessibility by visually impaired persons is taking to promote manufacturing Airborne EO/IR surveillance payload for Maritime and Land versions of the to the Guidelines for Indian Government and persons with motor disabilities, and export in the defence sector the protection of 2016 Summer Olympics SHAPO, for installation on patrol boats, Websites (GIGW), has been re-designed who can access the web content using under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. using the Content Management screen readers and other assistive

58 59 Delhi to Get New Air Force Aerospace Museum

Elbit Introduces Skylark C Mini UAS

Elbit Systems has developed the Skylark C, a new highly During the mission, high quality day or night video is available autonomous Mini Unmanned Aircraft System (Mini-UAS) in real time in the MCS. The operator focuses on the mission specifically designed and built for martime applications. Based rather than on flying the vehicle, applying convenient and on the Skylark I Mini UAS, which are fully operational and in effective control features such as fly-by-camera. Retrieval of the use by dozens of customers around the world, the new Skylark UAS after the mission is enabled through the use of a unique C transforms and extends the operational capabilities of its fully autonomous parachute-based recovery, allowing the land-based counterpart into an organic maritime Intelligence, lightweight waterproof air vehicle to safely glide, land and float Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) on water surfaces guided by GPS. A net recovery on deck is an asset. optional capability. The entire process – from recovery to next It provides the capabilities to inspect maritime activities from launch– takes no longer than 15 minutes. Only two operators are a safe distance, observe targets from a bird’s eye view, perform required to operate the system. reconnaissance over coastal areas and perform continuous covert surveillance, thus extending the vessel’s ISR capabilities with respect to range, rate and quality of information obtained. Mission effective, with highly autonomous flight capability, Skylark C incorporates an electrically-propelled air vehicle with a very low visual and acoustic signature, making it an ideal solution elhi will soon have a sprawling the new museum would be ready for the wars fought by the IAF. Along with this for covert operations such as special naval operations, border new Aerospace Museum close to tourists within three-to-five years. history, major Humanitarian Assistance security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy operations. The aerial Dthe International Airport focused Spread over 43 acres, the new Aerospace and Disaster Relief operations undertaken vehicle utilizes Elbit Systems’ industry-leading UAS technology mainly on Nation’s rich aviation history. Museum would have extensive indoor by the IAF would also be highlighted. and know-how, featuring an advanced inertial navigation system New Aerospace Museum is not only and outdoor displays including huge The IAF presently has a museum near (INS) and a stabilized electro-optical (EO) payload with a high meant to preserve the glorious tradition aircraft parked and hanging in flying the technical area of Air Force Station resolution thermal imager and color daylight camera that enables of the Indian Air Force but also to create attitude with mural depicting the golden Palam, which was established in 1967. The continuous day/night monitoring in diverse weather conditions. awareness in general public about India’s era. A dedicated children’s area would museum has an average footfall of rich Aerospace heritage. be part of the museum where children 500 tourists daily and exhibits details The IAF believes that the Museum would could enter cockpits of displayed aircraft about combat operations undertaken by be a popular tourist attraction and a and get the feel of flying controls. A video the IAF depicting IAF’s rich history since its landmark in India’s capital city. A proposal arcade would also be created. As per the formation in 1932 to present date, along MICA Missile Firing by Tiger Squadron of IAF for new Air Force Aerospace Museum was plan, the internal displays would have a with the display of various aircraft and cleared by Ministry of Defence and final history section in which all IAF Squadrons’ equipment on the IAF’s inventory, since its financial sanction on the Detailed Project history would be displayed along with inception. Tigers, the first squadron of Indian Air a direct hit on a target which was much has become one of the few Air Forces Report is awaited. After the approval, aviation legends, major campaigns and Force, successfully fired the recently smaller than an actual aircraft and in the world with the capability of such acquired long range Beyond Visual flying at low altitude. The target was long range Beyond Visual Range Air- Range Air-to-Air MICA missile on a destroyed on missile impact validating to-Air missile. The operational success manoeuvring target from Mirage-2000 the launch envelope of the missile. of this mission confirms a critical Upgrade aircraft. The missile achieved With the success of this mission, the IAF capability of Indian Air Force.

60 61 maximum of five minutes to change from one product Jaw quick-change system for conventional to another. Due to the parts spectrum, usually only the clamping attachments have to be changed, which takes on-ly a few minutes. The savings in set-up times for each lathe chucks Small investment – big effect lathe add up to at least one hour per day, according to Andreas Sandmaier. “The system increases the production system in which the workpiece passes through productivity on our exist-ing lathes by 10 to 15 percent, all stations of the cell directly, i.e. without lengthy waiting without the necessity for extensive investments. times. “Instead of receiving prepared blanks for sawing, our With one small step we have made huge progress.” machining now starts with sawing of the pre-machined part and SCHUNK PRONTO was particularly developed for ends shortly afterward with the completed part,” Sandmaier conventional lathe chucks with bolt-on jaws. It reduces explains. The result is impressive: this procedure reduced the the absolute set-up time for a complete jaw set to processing times by two to three weeks. Short-term orders only 30 seconds, which is about 95% less than with can be produced with much higher flexibility. “Today we can conventional solutions. SCHUNK PRONTO combines respond to customer requirements much more quickly, and serrated supporting jaws (1/16’’ x 90° or 1.5 mm x the throughput of parts has increased significantly, without 60°) with special quick-change inserts, which allow putting stress on the employees,” the specially trained Kaizen expansion of the clamping diameter within seconds leader confirms. He and his team were actively involved in the by up to 55 mm on soft jaws and by up to 45 mm on process from the very beginning. “Such a solution requires claw jaws, without having to move the base jaw. That is people who understand and also accept the principle.” Basically eight times more than with conventional power chucks. it was a matter of streamlining the organization and eliminating All that is necessary for fast jaw change with repeat wastefulness wherever possible. The required machines were accuracy is to loosen the interchangeable insert with an arranged to minimize the distances between the stations; all Allen key, remove the insert and replace it with another machining programs were merged; all required tools are now on one. This eliminates the risk of incorrect positioning. shadow boards directly at the location of the machine. While one In locked state, six-sided form-fit clamping ensures employee operates the machines, the other sets up the next job. maximum process stability and enables high force and The team recognized early on that the set-up times on the torque transfer. Different supporting jaw variants are two lathes slow down the process considerably. “There are available for small, medium, and large clamping areas, days when the early shift has to change the set-up six times. depending on the particular application. As top jaws That takes between 15 and 20 minutes each time,” Sandmaier the innovative family-owned company offers hard claw summarizes. If covers are machined in quantities between five inserts for different diameters and clamping ranges and twelve, the number of set-up processes is even higher. The as well as soft interchangeable inserts for finished During reorganization of its soft machining department, first step was to equip all existing jaws with bolts and T-nuts, part machining. Once they have been turned out, the STIEBER GmbH in Heidelberg systematically examined to allow faster changing. “That saves a few minutes, but in latter can be reused again and again on the system. its processes. The goal was to increase productivity and the end each set-up process still takes 12 to 15 minutes.” The clamping depth is variable with the workpiece flexibility and to eliminate wastefulness in the form stop. An adjusting sleeve facilitates the jaw change. of unnecessary waiting, set-up and search times. The One hour of set-up time saved per day SCHUNK PRONTO jaw quick-change system turned The SCHUNK PRONTO jaw quick-change system finally provided Complete line of quick-change jaws out to be particularly effi-cient in this connection. the solution: “We were still in the middle of reorganizing when The jaw quick-change system can be retrofitted on A visit to STIEBER GmbH in Heidelberg shows that small SCHUNK launched the new change system,” the team leader all fine serrated lathe chucks of the sizes 200, 250, investments can achieve significant effects in production. relates. The first test series already resulted in significant savings and 315, regardless of the manufacturer. The modular PRONTO In association with the affiliated companies Formsprag and potentials. The standard system was further optimized in design of the components allows the individual Marland, STIEBER is a world market leader for freewheels cooperation with SCHUNK. Today his team needs only two to a and therefore very economical combination of the and escapement mechanisms. As part of the ALTRA single components. This also means that the interchangeable for orderly storage and fast accessibility of all claw inserts, Industrial Motion Group, a worldwide leading inserts are compatible with all supporting jaws; only their soft interchangeable inserts, supporting jaws with mounted manufacturer of mechanical drive elements, STIEBER Pre-machined part clamping position varies. A specially developed set-up cart provides bolts and T-nuts, as well as the adjusting sleeves. A clearly uses the ALTRA Business System (ABS). The system’s structured table book enables fast selection integrated approach aims to optimize quality, and mounting of the single components. deliverability and costs with the result of maximum Bearbeitung weiche Backe Provisions were even made for storage in the possible customer satisfaction. In pursuit of this goal, machine: all parts can be transported on a tray the focus is equally on processes, systems, materials and positioned for mounting directly within the and employees. The main motivating forces are machine by means of a quick-acting connector. Kaizen and the continuous improvement process. SCHUNK PRONTO is especially advantageous when it is necessary to increase the produc- Higher flexibility and lower costs tivity of existing lathes. “Instead of replacing What at first sounds theoretical quickly becomes our existing lathe chucks with quick-change concrete when one takes a look at the soft machining chucks, I would much rather invest in the jaw department at STIEBER: during a Kaizen event with the quick-change system,” Sandmaier ascertains. ALTRA group man-agement at STIEBER in Heidelberg, “That is much more economical. PRONTO fits Andreas Sandmaier, who is responsible for production our philosophy exactly: Fast, simple, short controlling, transformed the heretofore conventionally distances, everything in its place. It is the final organized soft machining depart-ment into a cell touch in our striving for short set-up times.”

62 63 US Navy Conducts First Live Fire NIFC-CA Test with F-35 SASTRA University Doctorate for Dr.Satheesh Reddy

r G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific DAdviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems, DRDO, Hyderabad, was conferred with Honorary Doctorate of Science by SASTRA University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. He wo pre-eminent weapon systems, the F-35 Lightning II and is the force multiplier effect it brings to joint operations through delivered the 30th Convocation address at TAegis Weapon System, worked together for the first time its foremost sensor fusion and external communications the University. during a live fire exercise. The joint Lockheed Martin, US Navy capabilities,” said Orlando Carvalho, executive vice president, “Science and Technology has traversed a and US Marine Corps exercise was the first live fire missile event Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “Those attributes were long path from the times of Indus Valley that successfully demonstrated the integration of the F-35 to successfully proven at White Sands Missile Range in a very to Higgs Boson. Our Nation has put in support Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA). realistic demonstration of distributed lethality leveraging a US appreciable efforts in the field of basic and During the test, an unmodified US Marine Corps F-35B from the Marine Corps F-35B and the US Navy’s Aegis Weapon System. applied research. The Defence technology Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1, acted as an This only scratches the surface of the potential warfighting landscape is undergoing a major shift with Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (SA to RM) elevated sensor and detected an over-the-horizon threat. The capabilities F-35 aircraft will ultimately enable across our military the development of advanced systems. and Director General, Missiles & Strategic Systems, DRDO, Hyderabad F-35B sent data through the aircraft’s Multi-Function Advanced forces.” Indigenisation of technologies has put us conferred with Honorary Doctorate of Science by SASTRA University Data Link (MADL) to a ground station connected to the Aegis This capability, when fully realized, will significantly increase on a path where we can confidently march “The outstanding achievements of our institutes, academia and industry need Weapon System on the USS Desert Ship (LLS-1), a land-based the warfighters’ situational awareness using Aegis and the along with the rest. We are no longer ‘only nation in Space and Missile technologies to collaborate, work hand-in-hand and ship. The target was subsequently engaged and intercepted by F-35 together to better understand the maritime operational buyers’, but have gained enough expertise reflect our inherent S&T strengths, provide innovative solutions, quality a Standard Missile 6. environment. Using any variant of the F-35 as a broad area sensor, in vital areas,” Dr. Reddy said. those we need to capitalise upon. R&D products and services,” he added. While the goal of this test was to prove the compatibility of the aircraft can significantly increase the Aegis capability to these systems within existing NIFC-CA architecture, this future detect, track and engage. capability will extend the Navy’s engagement range to detect, "This test represents the start of our exploration into the Safran Delivers First US-built Arrius 2R analyze and intercept targets in operational settings. Using interoperability of the F-35B with other naval assets," said Lt. any variant of the F-35 as a broad area sensor, the aircraft can Col. Richard Rusnok, VMX-1 F-35B detachment officer in charge. significantly increase the Aegis capability to detect, track and "We believe the F-35B will drastically increase the situational engage. awareness and lethality of the naval forces with which it will "This test was a great opportunity to assess the Navy’s ability deploy in the very near future," he added. to take unrelated technologies and successfully close the fire Aegis Baseline 9 delivers a fully open architecture system on US control loop as well as merge anti-surface and anti-air weapons destroyers and is the basis for current and future Aegis Integrated into a single kill web that shares common sensors, links and Air and Missile Defense. Baseline 9 is being fielded on in-service weapons," said Anant Patel, major program manager for future destroyers, new construction destroyers and Aegis Ashore. The combat systems in the Program Executive Office for Integrated Aegis Common Source Library enabled derivatives are on the Warfare Systems. Coast Guard cutters, Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ships and “One of the key defining attributes of a 5th Generation fighter will be included on the upcoming frigate ships.

Elbit Systems Enhances Situational Formally launched at the 2013 Paris Air Show alongside the Bell 505, the Arrius 2R has followed a fast development schedule. Awareness for F-16 Pilots A rigorous evaluation campaign started in lbit Systems of America LLC, a global of the JHMCS makes our HMD the global April 2014 with its first ground run. The Eleader in aircraft Helmet Mounted solution of choice for F-16 pilots. Currently, afran Helicopter Engines has Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters flight test program started in November Displays (HUDs) and situational awareness, over 20 countries are flying F-16 fighter Sdelivered on schedule the first Arrius located at Bordes, in the southwest of 2014 with the first flight of the Bell 505 at highlighted proven solutions during this aircraft equipped with Elbit Systems of 2R engine made in the USA. Celebration France Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel facility. The Arrius year’s F-16 and Proven Aircraft Technical America’s JHMCS capabilities,” said Chris of this handover to Bell Helicopter took Jean-François Sauer, Arriel & Arrius 2R was certified in December 2015. Co-ordination Group World Wide Review, Hickey, vice president Sustainment and place at Safran Helicopter Engines’ USA Programs Vice President, said: “Safran To date, more than 3,150 Arrius engines at Ogden, Utah. Support of Elbit Systems of America. facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. It marks a Helicopter Engines can claim a long and have been sold by Safran, to 430 For over 20 years, Elbit Systems of America The HMD solutions provide accurate major step in the 2R program and Safran’s successful partnership with customers in customers in 60 countries. Reliability is has integrated various advanced systems cueing of targeting systems and tactical commitment to supply Bell Helicopter United States, and we are proud to have a built into the 2R and reinforced by a 3,000 into the F-16 and through its RCEVS joint information wherever pilots look versus with best-in-class products, assembled in member of the Arrius family in production hour Time-Between-Overhaul offered at venture with Rockwell Collins is the main the field of view limitations of a traditional the United States. at Grand Prairie. Having this engine service entry. The new variant will also provider of Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing HUD. This proven technology is part of The Arrius 2R powers the new Bell 505 Jet produced in the United States will simplify benefit from Safran’s renowned service Systems (JHMCS) and HMDs worldwide. what keeps the F-16 relevant on today’s Ranger X light single-engine rotorcraft. the delivery process to Bell with greatest and support capabilities. “The combat proven and robust design battlefield. Until now, units had been assembled at reactiveness.”

64 65 Training Camp Held at Indian Naval Academy

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