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Delhi requirements. in association with Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries 25 Indian Navy: A Growing Fleet Ashok Iyer The Central Government now aims to create a solid defence industrial base New Deployment for Visibility German Aerospace Industry: in IOR: Admiral Lanba Charged with Innovation

E : [email protected] under its ‘Make in India’ initiative. In 2016, the Ministry of Defence released the Germany, with its wide range The Naval Commanders’ Conference 28 Astra Final Trials Over; Minister Hails Industries witnessed the senior leadership of Navy of high-tech and innovative reviewing major operations, training and products, is an excellent strategic Trivandrum Defence Procurement Procedure aimed at promoting India’s defence sector, administrative activities undertaken in the partner for businesses around the last six months. world – especially in S.Radhakrishnan followed by the ‘Strategic Partnership’ model earlier this year. 29 A Complete Product Range of Oils for Aviation Sector E: [email protected] Promotion of indigenously designed, developed and manufactured defence Berlin, Germany equipment is now a priority for India. The new policy actively encourages 34 Rafael to Make 1,000 SPIKE LR 2 for IDF Detlef Becker increased participation of the country’s industry, particularly MSMEs, in the 6 E : [email protected] defence manufacturing sector. 41 Clamping Technology/ Stationary Clamping Systems T : + 497 112317595 For the Army, Navy and Air Force, India has lined up several defence projects of M : + 491 701626053 big proportions. Much work awaits Defence Electronics sector too. 42 Roketsan on Twin Mission: Target Asia & Space Paris, France In line with the Government’s Vision and Mission of meeting defence Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli requirements through production in India, large Private Corporates are 44 SINGAPORE AIRSHOW: Gateway to Asia’s Aviation Sector E : [email protected] exhorted and encouraged to expand their business to defence manufacture. M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 Indian SMEs have emerged as reliable cost-effective and innovative supply 46 Status of Service Units: Army Dispels Wrong Notions Moscow, Russia chain partners to Indian Defence PSUs. It is important that their capabilities are 48 Seminar on Helicopter Design & Development George Smirnov utilised by encouraging and incentivising them to expand their infrastructure E : [email protected] and manufacturing facilities and an assurance through a mandate to the large 52 Liebherr-Aerospace: Conquering Bigger Heights M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 private corporates and PSUs to outsource substantial share of manufacture of London components, equipments, subsystems and assemblies to the SMEs. 54 A Glance at Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse Ezhil Bharathi S.A. SMEs must also project their capabilities and needs to the Ministry of Defence 10 Email: [email protected] and Ministry of SMEs and Armed Forces for facilitating them to play their 55 A Peep into Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg legitimate role in this endeavour. SIATI has always projected “Success through Sunny Jerome Partnership”. Flying together of PSUs, Private Corporates, SMEs and the Armed 56 Rosoboronexport to Promote Latest Products in Asia Managing Editor Forces is the way to achieve our Mission of Making in India with substantial Preethi M. value addition, creating employment and self-reliance. 62 DSEI 2017: For a ‘Good World’ Associate Editor SIATI and AEROMAG wish all concerned, including our Foreign OEM collaborators, all the best. 64 Aircraft Recycling - A New Business Opportunity For Publishing Articles, Advertisements Editor, Aeromag Asia 52 Aeronautical Society of India Building 12 21 Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road, Dr C G Krishnadas Nair Bangalore 560075. Karnataka, INDIA Honorary President, SIATI Call: +91 94490 61925 Tel: +91 80 25284145 / 25604055 Email: [email protected] Printed and Published by Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, Aeromag Asia,Aerosun Media, www.aeromag.in Aeronautical Society of India Building, Suranjandas Road, Off Old Madras Road,Bangalore 560075. Karnataka. Printed at Rashtrotthana Mudranalaya, 19/1, K.G.Nagar, Bangalore-19.

4 5 A joint venture of NYCO, France, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., New Deployment for Visibility and Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. in IOR: Admiral Lanba he Naval Commanders’ manufacturing sector growth and make Conference witnessed the India an export oriented economy. Kant Tsenior leadership of Navy also stressed the importance of demand reviewing major operations, training and aggregation digitising legacy processes. administrative activities undertaken in As part of the annual theme, the the last six months. Commanders brainstormed to fine During the Conference, Defence Minister tune the execution of ‘Mission based Nirmala Sitharaman addressed and deployment’ involving ships, aircraft interacted with the Naval Commanders. and submarines beyond the immediate Senior MoD officials also attended. The neighbourhood for providing sustained Minister reviewed the combat readiness presence in the IOR. Critical enablers such of the Navy, pace of modernisation as refits/ maintenance philosophy, op- and progress of various acquisition logistics and HR measures for sustained and infrastructure related cases. She operational effectiveness were also complimented the IN for maintaining a discussed in detail. high operational tempo, ensuring the Approval of a new transition cycle maritime security of the country and for ships from maintenance periods to sustained efforts in support of the ‘Make operational deployments that allowed in India’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives of outcome oriented in all endeavours, both for a focused and gradual transition the Government. The Minister brought at sea and ashore. of ships from periods of maintenance out that it was a matter of pride that all The Commanders also had an layoffs to full-scale operations was one 34 warships presently under construction opportunity to interact with the Chiefs of the milestones achieved during the were being built indigenously. She also of the Indian Army and IAF. The Service conference. The Commanders resolved informed the Commanders that during Chiefs brought out the complexities to focus efforts on the Navy’s ability to the recently concluded ADMM Plus, keen in current security situation where deploy and sustain in tandem with the interest was evinced by various ASEAN the spectrum of threats ranged from new Mission-based deployment concept, nations in exercising with the Indian Navy, possible conventional conflict to inimical which would result in greater presence which spoke highly of the IN’s professional actions by state and non-state sponsored and visibility in IOR. standing and competence. terrorists/ elements and natural disasters In his closing address, the CNS Chairing the conference, Admiral Sunil and calamities. The Service Chiefs emphasised the need to optimise Lanba, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), elaborated on their vision and the path efforts, exploit the potential of each addressed the Naval Commanders being charted by the respective Services and every personnel, encourage and stressed focus on four key areas; towards operational readiness and innovative thinking and harness ‘Combat Capability and Role- Worthiness’, actions in progress towards improving tri- available technology. The CNS urged ‘Ensuring Primacy of Core Professional Service cooperation. the Commanders to put in concerted High Performance Aviation Lubricants Tasks’, ‘Develop a Motivated, Trained Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog efforts to realise the ‘way ahead’ and Committed Team’ and ‘Increase also interacted with the Commanders arrived at during the deliberations on for Military and Civil Aircraft Familiarity and Comfort in IN’s Maritime and gave his perspective on ‘Make in various agenda points and exhorted the Areas Of Interest’. The CNS shared his India’ with specific reference to building Commanders to keep an unwavering views on the current security scenario and a vibrant defence industrial base, focus on combat readiness at all times. emphasized the need for the IN to remain which would be pivotal in spurring the 

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6 7 At the bi-annual conference of IAF Commanders in New Delhi, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the powers given to the Service Chiefs should be “fully utilised” in achieving required capabilities of the forces

Dr. Subhash Bhamre and introduced the IAF addressing the Commanders emphasised IAF’s core principle of ‘People First, Mission Commanders to them. the need for continuous effort and Always’. The CAS briefed the Defence Minister training to maintain IAF’s cutting edge. In consonance with Government of Govt Will Fill Gaps in on the current status of the IAF and the He also reiterated the IAF’s role as the first India’s ‘Digital India’ initiative, two mobile initiatives launched in the recent past. During responder in most contingencies and thus Apps for Air Force Cellular Network (AFCEL) her address, the Defence Minister said that the need to sustain the ongoing process phones called ‘MEDWATCH’ and ‘AFCHAT’ the Air Force, along with Ordnance Factory of capability enhancement making use of were released during the Conference. Board and DRDO, should make an assessment the Government’s thrust on ‘Make-in-India’ Various other initiatives like Online IAF: Defence Minister about indigenisation under ‘Make-in-India’ initiative. Testing & Evaluation and Online Entrance programme. She said that the budgetary During the Conference, discussions took Examination to further the initiative were he Government is committed to fill allocations should not be viewed as a place on various subjects that will decide covered. The new-look Air Force Central the gaps in the Indian Air Force (IAF) constraint and should be looked at to acquire the future trajectory of the Indian Air Force, Accounts Office (AFCAO) website with Tthat were the result of lack of timely what is absolutely necessary. Currently, the including operations, maintenance issues enhanced features was also launched. A decision making in the last decade, Defence IAF has 33 fighter squadrons against the and various administrative initiatives that book titled ‘Aero India - Ascent through the Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman has said. authorised strength of 42 squadrons. will be taken to enhance the working ages’ was released during the conference. In her inaugural address at the bi-annual The Chief of the Air Staff while environment of the IAF keeping in focus  conference of IAF Commanders in New Delhi, the Defence Minister also said that the powers given to the Service Chiefs should be “fully utilised” in achieving required capabilities of the forces. The three-day-long IAF Commanders Conference took place amid an evolving regional security scenario and growing assertiveness by China in some parts of the Sino-India border. The Commanders’ Conference was inaugurated by the Defence Minister at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhavan). Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa, welcomed Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman with the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, and Minister of State for Defence Air Marshal R.K. Dhir, during her visit to the ‘Know Your Air Force’ exhibition, at Nirma University, in Ahmedabad on October 06, 2017.

8 9 IAF Completes Triumf Trials

he Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed system can engage up to 36 targets at a time The missiles the field evaluation trials of the within a range of 400 km. The missile system Tformidable Russian S-400 Triumf air gives India the capability to track all Pakistani which are defence system. “The trials have been quite air bases, while bringing the Chinese defence part of the successful. They were conducted on two facilities in Tibet in its striking range. separate occasions and the system performed An intergovernmental agreement on the formidable satisfactorily,” said an official. sale of S-400 was signed in October 2016 Russian S-400 The Defence Ministry will now start the during the India-Russia summit between process of negotiations on the contract Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Triumf air with Rosoboronexport of Russia, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The cost of the defence system handles defence deals with foreign countries, system was earlier speculated to be Rs. 54,000 including the price. crore. can shoot down The missiles which are part of the system can However, the price may go down to Rs. fighter and shoot down fighter and surveillance aircraft, 40,000 crore or even less after the negotiations cruise missiles and drones at the range of 400 are completed. surveillance km over enemy airspace itself. Despite the high Triupf would be used by the IAF along with aircraft, cruise price tag attached with the five S-400 systems the other new air defence systems coming up India is planning to acquire, the IAF is keen to in the country including the India-Israel joint missiles and get the weapon system as it will give the IAF an venture Medium range-Surface to Air Missile drones at the edge over Pakistan and help India match China, system and the SPYDER systems that India which has already installed the system. recently acquired from Israel. India has also range of 400 The missile system manufactured by Russia’s developed its own air short range air defence km over enemy Almaz Antey consists of a set of radars, missile systems including Akash missiles while the launchers and command posts and the radar Missile Complex of DRDO has also successfully airspace itself. of each system can track between 100 and tested the new Quick Reaction Surface to Air 300 targets simultaneously. Missile System. With a tracking range of 600 km, the missile 

10 German Aerospace Industry: Charged with Innovation

What would German companies be showcasing as their highlights at the Dubai Air Show to be held during November 2017 from among the broad spectrum of their products and which is partly built in Germany, is the and BDLI is long-standing and successful, with OHB and ESA on behalf of the solutions? flagship of Emirates’ fleet and other reflecting the economic development of European Commission. Germany is at the cutting edge of airlines. the two countries: In 2008, for instance, aerospace technology. One out of every Just a few weeks ago, Airbus entered India was partner country at the As co-organiser of ILA Berlin Air six new passenger aircraft produced a memorandum of understanding International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Show, BDLI provides members with globally is being delivered in Germany to with Dubai Land Department to Berlin. At ILA 2012, just to name another a high-profile platform that displays airlines from around the world. Moreover, provide geospatial solutions, which will example of fruitful cooperation, SIATI was the best in the industry. What theme every new aircraft built anywhere in the enhance the promotion of properties part of the official airshow programme would BDLI be highlighting at the world contains German technology, which in the emirate. Under the terms of the and organised a seminar on ‘Indian forthcoming Berlin event? highlights the technological advances agreement, the two will explore the Aerospace, Defence and Security’, along ILA Berlin has become synonymous with and therefore the success of our supplier development of a solution consisting of with ‘Aeromag’ and the BDLI. Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace. industry. Similarly, our country is home a high definition virtual 3D navigation We would be delighted to welcome In 2018, we will be taking again a close to leading manufacturers in satellite experience and improve the property our sister organisation at ILA Berlin 2018, look at topics that are highly significant technology, military aviation, engines and valuation model. The aviation company’s together with our partners from the for the future of our truly global sector. helicopters. In short, thanks to innovation, geospatial solutions are used to develop Indian aerospace industry. We are lucky to have a closely-knit Germany is one of the leading aerospace 3D models of major cities with a high level At the International Paris Air Show 2017, research network in Germany that nations in the world. of accuracy. Germany was the third largest exhibiting spans companies, research institutes, It might therefore not be a surprise that nation after the host, France, and USA. universities and startups that work in Mr. Volker Thum the strapline of the BDLI-initiated German BDLI, the German Aerospace In Paris, several BDLI members had their all of these cutting-edge fields. These Managing Director, BDLI Pavilion at stand 616 at the Dubai Air Industries Association, represents stands under the BDLI joint pavilion while include sustainability, 3D printing, vertical Show is ‘Innovation made in Germany’. more than 230 companies, while many others had individual displays. take-off and landing, unmanned systems, Germany, with its wide range of high-tech and innovative The exhibiting companies will showcase SIATI (Society of Indian Aerospace Could you tell us about some of the which will be showcased at the UAV Base, products, is an excellent strategic partner for businesses the innovative products and services that Technologies and Industries) is important deals struck at the Air Show? the FutureLab, the ISC (International give Germany a competitive advantage. the premier Aerospace Industries The BDLI members have around 20% Supplier Center) and the Career Center. around the world – especially in the Aerospace Industry. They represent a sector which serves as a Association of India. Both associations share of the global value in the civil ILA is a highly significant gathering for One out of every six new passenger aircraft produced technology-driver and pioneer for a lot of have interacted, cooperated and aviation industry and German technology the industry, politicians and high-ranking industries worldwide. entered into memorandums of is to be found on board of every aircraft military officers. We are inviting the globally is being delivered in Germany to airlines based understanding to have joint ventures built anywhere in the world. This way, all aerospace industry of the Middle East to in various countries. Moreover, every new aircraft built The cooperation between German aimed at co-production by European deals made during the Paris Air Show 2017 showcase its portfolio in Berlin in coming aerospace and defence companies companies and Indian industries. are also deals for German suppliers. April. The Middle Eastern aerospace anywhere in the world contains German technology, and the countries in the Middle East With ties between India and Providing strong evidence that the and defence market is one of the fastest which highlights the technological advances and therefore has been growing steadily. Could you Germany becoming stronger, what commercial aircraft market remains growing in the world. It offers real share with us some details on the latest programmes are you planning to make healthy, Airbus announced $39.7 billion business opportunities which we hope to the success of the country’s supplier industry. BDLI, the agreements signed? the cooperation between the two worth of new business during this develop with ever stronger ties between German Aerospace Industries Association, represents The strong German presence at the associations grow further? year’s Le Bourget. The company won our industries. Dubai Air Show demonstrates the Germany is India’s main trading partner commitments for a total of 326 aircraft, more than 230 companies and its members have around strength and strategic objective of the in the EU, and economic relations including firm orders for 144 aircraft The Government of India is promoting 20% share of the global value in the civil aviation industry. German aerospace industry as regards the between our two countries have worth $18.5 billion and MoUs for 182 the ‘Make in India’ programme, rapidly growing aerospace and defence intensified markedly in recent years. aircraft worth $21.2 billion. which also involves inviting foreign Mr. Volker Thum, BDLI Managing Director, speaks to market in the Middle East. Germany, with This is especially true of the aerospace The space industry has experienced companies to manufacture in India. ‘Aeromag’ on the latest trends in Aerospace, cooperation its wide range of high-tech and innovative industry. Our sector has a long-standing some important deals. Contracts were How have aerospace industries products, is an excellent strategic partner and successful partnership with India signed concerning various aspects of in Germany, which are successful with India, German participation in the forthcoming Dubai for businesses in the Middle East and and recognised the great potential of the Ariane 5 and Ariane 6. Another important globally due to their innovations and Air Show and other events as well as development of worldwide. Possibly the most important Indian aerospace sector very early on. milestone was the contract for eight creation of cutting-edge technologies, UAVs, among other topics related to the Industry partnership is between Airbus and the The history between Indian and German additional satellites to complete the responded to the programme? region’s airlines. For instance, the A380, aerospace and therefore between SIATI Galileo constellation that will be signed German aerospace companies support

12 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in of a delegation trip to Bengaluru and even stronger, particularly in engineering; India’ call and are ready to manufacture Chennai, in October 2017. suppliers of aircraft cabin equipment, in India, for India and the world. In the long-run, we can imagine new engineering services providers and others This initiative opens up investment business models and cooperations along have established tie-ups, which will be opportunities for German companies and the supply chain and regarding the certainly developed further. For this help Indian industries become globally lifecycle of an aircraft. purpose, the BDLI will participate in the competitive. For instance, Airbus Defence market exploration in October 2017. and Space has submitted to produce the German companies are very strong C 295 in India, along with Tata Advanced on R&D, making huge investments and Coming back to Germany, tell us Materials. At the same time, Airbus works coming up with innovative solutions about areas the aerospace firms with over 45 Indian suppliers, both and products benefiting the entire would be focusing on in future. Give publicly and privately owned. In 2015, spectrum of industries. Some German us some details regarding the projects Airbus exceeded the $500 million annual firms have already engaged in tie- involving the development of UAVs procurement mark from Indian suppliers. ups with Indian companies for R&D. too. This facts show the very positive response Could you give us some details? What UAVs represent one of the biggest from German companies to the ‘Make in future prospects do you see for further technological advances in aerospace and India’ programme. advancements on this front? will shape how we think about air mobility Germany is one of the world’s leading in the future. This segment of the market Airbus has around 70% share in the aerospace nations. Every year the is very dynamic and, in Germany, there is a fleet of the airlines in India, which is nation’s companies invest billions in thriving start-up scene with many creative witnessing a stupendous growth in the new technologies and R&D; in 2016, ideas of how to bring technology and aviation sector. Could you tell us about the industry investment in R&D has applications closer together. BDLI members the measures taken to continue this amounted to EUR 4 billion. This number are also looking to harness the full potential dominance in future? represents a share of 11% of total industry of unmanned systems, both for civilian and First, India’s economy must be sales; we invest twice as much in the military purposes. integrated in the international value future as other industries. For instance, The industrial leadership becomes chain. In addition, our engagement in MTU enabled the resounding success of clear when looking at areas such as India must be strengthened. This applies Airbus A320NEO within the framework high-performance automatic flight to original equipment manufacturers like of its significant technology partnership control systems, advanced modular Airbus, as well as to suppliers and small with Pratt & Whitey in order to accomplish payload concepts and sense and avoid and medium-sized companies. In order the turbofan engine. technologies. Other German innovations to reinforce the engagement in India and The investment in India are substantial are adaptive structures, broadband data to contribute to more export successes as well; in 2016, German companies transmission systems and the overall in India, the German Federal Ministry exported goods worth almost EUR 10 desire to achieve a reduction in aviation’s for Economics and Energy promotes the billion. Indeed, the ties between German environmental footprint. market exploration within the framework and Indian companies are becoming  High Demand for Space at ILA Berlin 2018 LA Berlin’s new concept as a conference events and at the aircraft than any other sector. Some of marketing platform for innovations displays on the ground and in the air. the leading new developments in Iand technical developments in Key display sections at ILA Berlin 2018 technology include: the global aerospace market has led to will include Aviation, Space, Defence & Industry 4.0: Until now, developing high demand. As a result, the German Security as well as Suppliers, featuring energy efficient aircraft has been both Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) the International Suppliers Center (ISC). extremely costly and time-consuming. and Messe Berlin GmbH have registered The ‘Special Features’ displays will include Now, with Industry 4.0, the aviation keen interest from the domestic and the ILA Future Lab, the UAV Base, the ILA industry aims to dramatically reduce international aerospace industry. HeliLounge and the ILA CareerCenter. production times and costs: Designs ILA Berlin stands for ‘Innovation and Sustainable aviation will be a major for future aircraft models can be Leadership in Aerospace’. To be held focus of the fair in 2018. German developed virtually, thus allowing from April 25 to 29, 2018 at Berlin aerospace firms invest 11 % of total concepts to be optimized at an early ExpoCenter Airport, the focus will be revenue in research and development stage in the process. on the future at the exhibition, the (R&D) – a higher share by percentage 

14 15 Stunning Aerobatic Displays Add Colour to IAF Day

those who created the world-class fighter Tendulkar, who is also the Honorary Group “Salute to our Air Warriors. May you in India. The other formations included Captain in the Indian Air Force, were touch the sky with glory. Jai Hind,” Sukhoi, Rafale, Hunter and to everyone’s among those present at the Air Force Day said Tendulkar, who became the first surprise in formation of a Gripen aircraft. parade at Hindon Air Force Base. sportsperson to be made an Honorary Saab’s Gripen is one of the fighters in Sachin Tendulkar wished the Indian Air Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. competition as India is set to choose a Force personnel on the occasion. He posted Apart from Tendulkar, President single engine fighter jet to be made under a video on his official Facebook account, Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister the strategic partnership model. thanking the ‘Air Warriors’ for their sacrifices Narendra Modi hailed the air warriors More colours were added to the display in order to serve and protect the people and extended greetings on the by the Sarang team, with their indigenous during war and peaceful times. occasion. “On Air Force Day, I salute the Dhruv helicopters painted with Peacock Tendulkar said in the video, “On valour, commitment and dedication of feathers. The other aircraft that flew in the the occasion of 85th Indian Air Force our brave air warriors. They safeguard flypast included vintage Tiger Moth and anniversary, I extend my warm greetings our skies,” tweeted Kovind. Harvard aircraft, transport aircraft C-130, to all the Air Force personnel and their The Prime Minister tweeted, “On Air C-17, Embraer aircraft with AWACS, fighter families. We truly appreciate your Force Day, best wishes to our courageous jets Sukhoi-30, Jaguar and Mirage 2000. innumerable sacrifices which have served air warriors and their families. Their he Indian Air Force (IAF) flew over the Hindon Air Base. Poor Apart from Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa to protect us during war and peaceful determination and prowess ensure that The Surya Kiran celebrated its 85th anniversary visibility failed to play spoilsport for the and top IAF officials, Army Chief General times. And not to forget the relief our skies are safe.” Twith a stellar show in the skies by indigenous fighter, the most recent one Bipin Rawat and cricket legend Sachin measures you carry out during disasters.”  team, which various aircraft at the Hindon Air Force to join the Indian Air Force, as it took off Station, Ghaziabad. Indian Air Force was right in front of the area where the parade flies on Hawk officially formed on October 8, 1932. The was held, with a vertical climb followed by flypast included vintage aircraft, along a loop. The ‘Vertical Charlie’ was meant to jets, dedicated with modern transport aircraft and fighter be a salute to the Air Force Chief, and the aircraft. The ceremony concluded with a steep climb displays the aircraft’s ability to their display scintillating aerobatic display. quickly climb to heights to combat enemy The air display had commenced with fighters. The fighter also showcased its to Marshal of flag-bearing skydivers of the Akash Ganga slow flying capability at mere 125 knots Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in speed, with a high angle of attack, which Air Force Arjan their colourful canopies. IAF’s popular indicated the engine’s strength. Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) also The IAF is buying 40 Tejas LCAs - 20 with performed. The Surya Kiran team, which Initial Operational Clearance and 20 with Singh, who flies on Hawk jets, dedicated its display Final Operational Clearance. In addition, to Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh, who 83 more LCAs are to be bought, and this passed away passed away on September 16. will make up for the requirement of single With vertical climbs, loops, turns and engine aircraft. recently more, indigenous Light Combat Aircraft The first formation by the Surya Kiran Tejas left spectators spellbound as it team represented the Tejas, dedicated to

16 17 If Exported, BrahMos Sales IAF Always Combat-ready: Could Double: CEO Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa rahMos Aerospace CEO Sudhir time, the missiles have been developed Kumar Mishra has said if exports to become more effective for all the three Bfructify, the sales of the missile services, he said. During the Air Force Day event at Hindon, could double in the next five years. “The journey has been meaningful Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said, “I Domestic orders for the BrahMos missile because we invested $300 million and assure my countrymen that the men and have been worth more than $7 billion today we have orders worth more than $7 women under my command are confident over the last 20 years, he pointed out. billion,” said Mishra. to take on any threat and fully prepared to BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian After India joined the MTCR, many undertake full spectrum of air operations joint venture, manufactures the countries, especially Vietnam, expressed and respond to any challenge in the most supersonic cruise missile that can be interest in buying the BrahMos missil. launched from submarines, ships, aircraft When asked about exports of the missiles, befitting manner.” He also emphasised or land. While India could use the BrahMos Mishra declined to comment, saying he the need to have joint planning and missiles for its three services - Army, was not authorised to talk to the media coordination among the IAF, the Army Navy and Air Force - it could not export and the Defence Ministry would be in a and the Navy to enhance the overall them before June 2016, when it became position to comment on it. defence capability of the country saying, a signatory to the Missile Technology with our finances, technology and users. Speaking at the inaugural session of the “Indian Air Force is firm in its belief that Control Regime (MTCR). Challenges have been so many,” said programme, G Satheesh Reddy, Scientific joint planning and operations are the The MTCR membership enabled India Mishra while speaking at Deftech 2017, an Advisor to the Defence Minister, said a way ahead for which core competencies to trade in high-end missile technology event organised by the Confederation of strong research and development (R&D) and also enhance its joint ventures with Indian Industry and the Defence Ministry. base is necessary for making the country of each service must be synergised to Russia. “The journey of nearly 20 years The company started making profit only self-reliant in defence technology. generate desired effect and capability.” has not been easy. We have struggled in its 14th year, he said. Over a period of 

ir Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa planning and coordination among the The IAF chief also highlighted IAF’s has said the Indian Air Force IAF, the Army and the Navy to enhance acquisition programme and said setting A(IAF) is well prepared to fight the overall defence capability of thec up of a robust network-centric operational a war at short notice if the need arises. ountry, the Air Chief Marshal said, “Indian capability is nearing its goal. “We are in “Notwithstanding the pace of ongoing Air Force is firm in its belief that joint the process of acquiring new combat acquisition, modernisation, indigenisation planning and operations are the way systems, upgrading and modernising our effort and our desire for peace, we are ahead for which core competencies existing inventory of aircraft and weapons prepared to fight at a short notice should of each service must be synergised to system with an aim to equip them with the need arise,” the IAF Chief said. generate desired effect and capability.” the latest avionics technology,” he said. The uncertainties in the present geo- Earlier, against the background of In this regard, he also mentioned the political environment in the region may the Doklam standoff with China and mid-life upgradation of various fighter require the IAF to fight a “short” and “swift continued cross-border terrorist action jets, including the Mirage 2000, the MiG- war”, he added. Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa backed by Pakistan in Jammu and 29 and the Jaguar fleet. “The acquisition of made the statement while attending the Kashmir, the IAF Chief had asserted that 36 Rafale aircraft in the next few years and Air Force Day function at Hindon Air Force the IAF was capable of a two-front war to an early decision on the indigenous fighter Base. counter China and Pakistan. jet project will significantly enhance our “I assure my countrymen that these “Notwithstanding the high intensity operational capability,” he said. men and women under my command are of our flying, we cannot afford to have Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said IAF is fully confident to take on any threat and fully accidents and lose valuable lives and committed in supporting indigenous prepared to undertake full spectrum of air assets. Our losses during peace time is development of high-technology military operations and respond to any challenge a cause of concern and we are making equipment in consonance with the ‘Make in the most befitting manner,” he said. concerted efforts to prevent accidents in India’ programme. “The induction of “The Indian Air Force is acquiring and preserve our assets,” he said, referring the advanced light helicopter, Aakash multi-spectrum strategic capabilities and to the loss of lives of seven security surface-to-air guided weapons, air-to-air remained committed to building a ‘joint personnel in the Mi-17 chopper crash in Astra missiles and air defence radars are manship’ with the Indian Army and the Tawang. some of the success stories of defence Navy,” he added, in the presence of Army Dhanoa paid glowing tributes to indigenisation,” he said. The Air Chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff presenting Best Overall Performance “Fighter Squadron” Trophy to Air Commodore Chief General Bipin Rawat and top IAF Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, who Marshal also conferred Vayu Sena Medal DV Khot, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Halwara, at HQ Western Air Command, Subroto Park, New Delhi during WAC officials. passed away recently, calling his demise a on a number of IAF personnel. Commanders’ Conference on 23 Oct 17. Emphasising the need to have joint tragic loss for the force. 

18 19 Indian Navy Guardian of the Blue Frontier

As India celebrates Navy Day on December 4, Aeromag reviews the role played by Indian Navy in the country’s defence. The full range of operations in which a nation’s military role is characterized by the threat Electronic Warfare, Special Ops, Mine attributes of maritime forces, including naval forces may or use of force at and from the sea. This Warfare, VBSS and Harbour Defence access, mobility, sustenance, reach, be involved is includes application of maritime power in flexibility and versatility. These combine both offensive operations against enemy THE DIPLOMATIC ROLE – to offer a variety of tools for furthering vast, ranging from forces’ territory and trade, and defensive Building ‘Bridges of friendship’ national interests and pursuing foreign operations to protect own forces, territory Naval Diplomacy entails the use of policy goals. Naval forces can be readily high intensity war and trade. The military role is performed naval forces in support of foreign policy deployed, can perform multiple roles and fighting at one end through the accomplishment of specific objectives to build ‘bridges of friendship’ tasks that can be calibrated in visibility military objectives, missions and tasks. and strengthen international cooperation and intensity as per requirements, and can to humanitarian Objectives include, Deterrence against on the one hand, and to signal capability just as easily and rapidly be withdrawn, to war or intervention; Decisive military and intent to deter potential adversaries send a countersignal. assistance and victory in case of war; Security of India’s on the other. The larger purpose of the Objectives of the diplomatic role disaster relief territorial integrity, citizens and off- navy’s diplomatic role is to favourably are: Strengthen Political relations and shore assets from sea-borne threats; shape the maritime environment in goodwill; Strengthen defence relations operations at the Influence affairs on land; Safeguard the furtherance of national interests, in with friendly states; Portray credible India’s mercantile marine and marine consonance with the foreign policy and defence posture and capability; other end and maritime trade; Safeguard India’s national security objectives. Strengthen maritime security in IOR; national interests and maritime security; Navies inherently lean towards Promote regional and global stability. Admiral Sunil Lanba Nuclear second strike; Maritime domain performing a diplomatic role on account Indian Navy involves in several Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) awareness; Sea Control; Sea Denial; of two characteristics. The first is their crucial diplomatic missions, including, Blockade; Power Projection; Expeditionary status as comprehensive instruments of Constructive maritime engagement; ndian Navy sails in a sea of challenges. the country’s defence reveals that the full According to the Indian Navy, the four Ops; Compellance; Destruction; Sea lines a country’s sovereign power, whereupon Maritime assistance and support; One of the biggest sea defence forces range of operations in which a nation’s main roles envisaged for the service are: of communication (SLOC) Interdiction; their very presence in or off a certain area Presence; and Peace support ops. Iin the world, its responsibilities naval forces may be involved is vast, SLOC Protection; Special Ops; Protection signals the nation’s political intent and The diplomatic tasks engaged in by include safeguarding the coastline and ranging from high intensity war fighting THE MILITARY ROLE – of offshore Assets; Seaward Defence; commitment to pursue national interests the Navy are, Overseas deployments; India’s island territories. Indian Navy also at one end to humanitarian assistance Ensuring National Security and Naval cooperation and guidance to in that region. Hence, their presence Flag showing/Port visits; Hosting foreign patrols Gulf of Aden, conducts anti-piracy and disaster relief operations at the other The essence of all navies is their military shipping (NCAGS) Ops. or absence can be calibrated to send a warship visits; Technical and logistics and anti-terrorist operations and also end. This broad continuum of operations character. In fact, the raison d’etre The Missions Indian Navy is involved in political message to potential friends and assistance; Foreign training; Maritime secures Sea Lanes of Communication to can be broken down into distinct roles, of navies is to ensure that no hostile include: Surveillance, Maritime Strike, Anti- foes alike. patrols; Bilateral/ Multilateral exercises; ensure a safe environment to ocean trade. each demanding a specific approach to maritime power can degrade own submarine Ops, Anti-Surface Ops, Anti-Air The second characteristic facilitating OOAC tasks; Non-combant evacuation A survey of the role played by Navy in the conduct of operations. national security and interests. The navy’s Ops, Amphibious Ops, Information Ops, the navy’s diplomatic role is in the very ops .

20 21 Indian Navy sails in a sea of challenges. military role is characterized by the threat Ops, Anti-Air Ops, Amphibious Ops, One of the biggest sea defence forces or use of force at and from the sea. This Information Ops, Electronic Warfare, The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman walking around the ship, at the commissioning ceremony of INS Kiltan in the world, its responsibilities include includes application of maritime power in Special Ops, Mine Warfare, VBSS and into the Indian Navy, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on October 16, 2017. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba is also seen. safeguarding the coastline and India’s both offensive operations against enemy Harbour Defence island territories. Indian Navy also patrols forces’ territory and trade, and defensive Gulf of Aden, conducts anti-piracy and operations to protect own forces, territory THE DIPLOMATIC ROLE – foes alike. Presence; and Peace support ops. Force is only employed for self-defence or anti-terrorist operations and also secures and trade. The military role is performed Building ‘Bridges of friendship’ The second characteristic facilitating The diplomatic tasks engaged in by as a last resort in execution of this role. Sea Lanes of Communication to ensure a through the accomplishment of specific Naval Diplomacy entails the use of the navy’s diplomatic role is in the very the Navy are, Overseas deployments; The protection and promotion of India’s safe environment to ocean trade. military objectives, missions and tasks. naval forces in support of foreign policy attributes of maritime forces, including Flag showing/Port visits; Hosting foreign maritime security is one of the prime A survey of the role played by Navy in Objectives include, Deterrence against objectives to build ‘bridges of friendship’ access, mobility, sustenance, reach, warship visits; Technical and logistics responsibilities of the Indian Navy. This the country’s defence reveals that the full war or intervention; Decisive military and strengthen international cooperation flexibility and versatility. These combine assistance; Foreign training; Maritime includes a constabulary element, especially range of operations in which a nation’s victory in case of war; Security of India’s on the one hand, and to signal capability to offer a variety of tools for furthering patrols; Bilateral/ Multilateral exercises; where it relates to threats that involve use naval forces may be involved is vast, territorial integrity, citizens and off- and intent to deter potential adversaries national interests and pursuing foreign OOAC tasks; Non-combant evacuation ops of force at sea. The range of tasks that the ranging from high intensity war fighting shore assets from sea-borne threats; on the other. The larger purpose of the policy goals. Naval forces can be readily (NEO); Peace enforcement; Peace making, Navy has to undertake in the constabulary at one end to humanitarian assistance Influence affairs on land; Safeguard navy’s diplomatic role is to favourably deployed, can perform multiple roles and peace keeping and peace building; and role ranges from Low Intensity Maritime and disaster relief operations at the other India’s mercantile marine and marine shape the maritime environment in tasks that can be calibrated in visibility Activities under the Indian Ocean Naval Operations (LIMO) to maintaining good end. This broad continuum of operations and maritime trade; Safeguard India’s the furtherance of national interests, in and intensity as per requirements, and can Symposium (IONS) programme. order at sea. This further includes aspects can be broken down into distinct roles, national interests and maritime security; consonance with the foreign policy and just as easily and rapidly be withdrawn, to of coastal security, as part of India’s overall each demanding a specific approach to Nuclear second strike; Maritime domain national security objectives. send a countersignal. CONSTABULARY ROLE – maritime security. the conduct of operations. awareness; Sea Control; Sea Denial; Navies inherently lean towards Objectives of the diplomatic role Combating maritime crime Constabulary tasks at sea are neither According to the Indian Navy, the four Blockade; Power Projection; Expeditionary performing a diplomatic role on account are: Strengthen Political relations and The increasing incidence of maritime the primary nor the sole mandate of the main roles envisaged for the service Ops; Compellance; Destruction; Sea lines of two characteristics. The first is their goodwill; Strengthen defence relations crime has brought into sharp focus the Indian Navy. With the establishment of are: of communication (SLOC) Interdiction; status as comprehensive instruments of with friendly states; Portray credible constabulary role that navies have to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in 1978, law THE MILITARY ROLE – SLOC Protection; Special Ops; Protection a country’s sovereign power, whereupon defence posture and capability; perform. The significance of this role may enforcement aspects of the constabulary Ensuring National Security of offshore Assets; Seaward Defence; their very presence in or off a certain area Strengthen maritime security in IOR; be gauged from the fact that for a third role within the Maritime Zones of India The essence of all navies is their military and Naval cooperation and guidance to signals the nation’s political intent and Promote regional and global stability. of the world’s navies, this is a major facet (MZI) have been transferred to the ICG. character. In fact, the raison d’etre shipping (NCAGS) Ops. commitment to pursue national interests Indian Navy involves in several of their functions. In the constabulary Security in major harbours and ports are of navies is to ensure that no hostile The Missions Indian Navy is involved in that region. Hence, their presence crucial diplomatic missions, including, role, forces are employed to enforce law the purview of the port authorities, aided maritime power can degrade own in include: Surveillance, Maritime Strike, or absence can be calibrated to send a Constructive maritime engagement; of the land or to implement a regime by Customs and Immigration agencies. national security and interests. The navy’s Anti-submarine Ops, Anti-Surface political message to potential friends and Maritime assistance and support; established by an international mandate. Constabulary tasks beyond the MZI are

22 23 Indian Navy A Growing Fleet

Aeromag takes a brief look at the ships and other vessels that constitute the Indian Navy’s fleet

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the commissioning ceremony of INS Kiltan into the Indian Navy, at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on October 16, 2017. The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba and other dignitaries are also seen.

vested with the Indian Navy. Efficient and BENIGN ROLE – challenges is the disbursement of food, effective maritime constabulary requires A Humanitarian Mission water and relief material. It is under such proper and seamless coordination The ‘benign’ role is so named because conditions that military mobility, coupled between the various maritime law violence has no part to play in its with reliable communications are most enforcement and regulatory agencies. execution, nor is the potential to apply effective in ensuring distribution to even After the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in force a necessary prerequisite for the most remote afflicted areas. November, 2008, the overall responsibility undertaking these operations. Examples While specialized civilian agencies for coastal security has been mandated of benign tasks include Humanitarian aid; may take over at a later stage, maritime hough facing serious challenges Kolkata Class III class frigates from Russia. The Talwar Class to the Indian Navy, in close coordination Disaster relief; Search and Rescue (SAR); forces can provide the first helping hand and shortage of manpower and Kolkata class destroyers are follow-on has a displacement of 4,000 tons and speed with the ICG, State marine police and Ordnance disposal; Diving assistance; and may be deployed to complement Tequipment, Indian Navy has shown of the legendary Project 15 ‘Delhi’ class of 30 knots and is capable of accomplishing other central/state government and port Salvage operations; Hydrographic surveys their efforts. The Indian Coast Guard is its mettle with its available fleet in crisis destroyers which entered service in the a wide variety of naval missions, primarily, authorities. etc. the designated national agency for SAR. situations. The fleet includes surface ships, late 1990s. Conceived and designed by finding and eliminating enemy submarines Indian Navy’s Objectives for engaging Maritime forces, because of their quick Naval units may also be called upon to submarines, aircraft, landing craft and Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design, and large surface ships. Due to the use in constabulary role include, Coastal mobilization, are extremely useful in the undertake SAR operations, as required. related equipment. the ships have been christened after major of stealth technologies and a special Defence; Security of Exclusive economic early stages of a crisis for providing relief The Indian Navy’s Objectives for playing port cities of India viz. Kolkata, Kochi and hull design, the resulting frigate features zones (EEZ); and Good order at Sea. The material, first aid and succour. Much of the benign role are to Promote civil Destroyers Chennai. reduced radar cross section (RCS) as well Missions in this regard include, Counter the capacity to perform these functions safety and security; and Project national Delhi Class as electromagnetic, acoustic and infrared terrorism and Policing. The Tasks of the derives itself from the mobility, reach and soft power. The Benign Tasks include The Delhi class destroyers are classified Frigates signatures. Navy while engaged in constabulary endurance inherent in naval task forces, Provision of relief material and supplies; as guided-missile destroyers. These ships Shivalik Class Kamorta Class role are, Counter infiltration; Anti-Piracy, coupled with their ‘Sealift capability.’ For Medical assistance; Diving assistance; have been built at Mazagon Dock Limited These are the multi-role frigates and are INS Kamorta is first of the four ASW Anti-Poaching; and Anti-Trafficking example, in the immediate aftermath Hydrographic assistance etc. in Mumbai. the first-of-its kind warships built in India Stealth Corvettes designed by the Navy’s operations. of a natural disaster, one of the biggest  Rajput Class incorporating stealth features. The ships in-house organisation, the Directorate The Rajput class guided-missile destroyers of this class have been built by Mazagon of Naval Design (DND), under Project 28, are also known as Kashin-II class. The ships Dock Limited, Mumbai. The category- with an indigenous component of about were built in the former Soviet Union. These classification is named after the Indian 90%. Measuring 110 m in length, 14 m in Aeromag Show Dailies ships are the first ships in the Indian Navy Mountain Ranges by the name of ‘Shivalik breadth and displacing 3,500 tons, the ship to deploy the BrahMos supersonic cruise Hills’. can achieve speed of 25 knots. The ship & Special Issue for missile systems. The role of Rajput class ships Talwar Class is fitted with Anti-submarine Rockets and involves protection such as anti-aircraft and The Talwar class of frigates of Indian Navy Torpedoes, Medium and Close-in Weapon Def Expo 2018 anti-submarine warfare for carrier task force have been built in Russia under an Indo- Systems and indigenous surveillance radar defence against submarines, low-flying Russian joint production. The Talwar class Revathi. The ship is also capable of carrying aircraft, and cruise missiles. guided missile frigates are modified Krivak an integral ASW helicopter.

24 25 Shishumar Class The Shishumar class vessels (Type 1500) are diesel-electric submarines.These submarines are developed by the German yard Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW). The first two of these vessels were built by HDW at Kiel, while the remainder have been built at Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) Mumbai. The ships were commissioned between 1986 and 1994. These submarines have a displacement of 1,660 tons when surfaced, a speed of 22 knots (41 km/h), and a complement of 40 including eight officers. The submarines have the provision of an IKL-designed escape system.

Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya: Date of Commission: shore. They are capable of transporting Torpedo Recovery Vessel November 16, 2013. It is a 45,400-tonne tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops Astradharini aircraft carrier. from amphibious assault ships to Ocean-going Tug: Gaj beachheads or piers. Nireekshak Class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) LCU (MK-IV) Class Nireekshak Austin Class The Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type Small Fighting Ships Brahmaputra Class (GRSE) and outfitted at Mazagon Dock aspirations and resolve in developing this Jalashwa of boat used by amphibious forces to Trinket Class (FACs) The Brahmaputra class frigates are the Limited (MDL). Their primary role is as arm. This stems from global cognition Landing Ship Tank (L) transport equipment and troops to the Trinkat guided-missile frigates of the Indian Navy, surface combatants. of aviation component of a fleet as an Shardul Class shore. They are capable of transporting Super Dvora II Class (FACs): FAC T-80, FAC designed and built in India. They have a Khukri Class invaluable tool for power projection and Shardul class landing ships are large tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops T-81, FAC T-82, FAC T-83 and FAC T-84 displacement of 3,850 tons and a length The Khukri class corvettes are equipped extending surveillance reach. amphibious warfare vessels built at Garden from amphibious assault ships to Bangaram Class: Bangaram, Batti Malv and of 126 m. Although of similar hull and with Diesel Engines assembled in India, Current projects, ranging from acquisition Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., beachheads or piers. Baratang are ships in this class. dimension, internally, the Brahmaputra under license by Kirloskar Group. Around of an aircraft carrier to fitment of the most Kolkata. They are an evolution of the Magar Car Nicobar Class (FACs) and Godavari classes have different 65% of the ship contains indigenous parts. modern and state-of-the-art equipment class amphibious landing ships. The class Offshore Patrol Vessel Car Nicobar, Chetlat, Kora Divh, Cheriyam, configurations, armaments and capabilities. Veer Class onboard aerial platforms, are in consonance has an indigenous content of over 90% with Sukanya Class Cankarso, Kondul, Kalpeni, Kabra, Koswari The ship-class has acquired its name owing The Veer class corvettes meaning ‘Brave’ with the envisaged growth of the Navy state-of-the-art equipment The Sukanya class patrol vessels are large, and Karuva. to the ‘River Brahmaputra’. Other ships of form the 22nd Killer Missile Vessel Squadron and the challenges that it must face in the Magar Class offshore patrol craft. Three lead ships were Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) the class are also named after Indian Rivers. of Indian Navy. Eight vessels of this class future. Indian Naval Aviation is set to propel The Magar class landing ships are built by Korea Tacoma, now part of Hanjin Tarmugli, Tillanchang and Tihayu. Godavari Class inherit their names from the illustrious 25th itself into the major league of tomorrow’s amphibious warfare vessels of the Indian Group. Vessels of the Sukanya class are Immediate Support Vessels The Godavari class frigates are the guided- Killer missile boat squadron, which attacked navies. Navy, currently in active service. Two ships named after notable women from Indian There are several ships in this category. missile frigates. The Godavari class was and sunk 2 destroyers, a minesweeper and The aircraft in Indian Navy’s fleet include of the class were designed and built by epics. The Sukanya class have large hulls, the first significant indigenous warship various other support vessels off Karachi Boeing P-8 Poseidon, Dornier Do 228, HAL Hindustan Shipyard Limited, with fitting although they are lightly armed since they Survey Ships design and development initiative of the during Operation Trident and Operation HPT-32 Deepak, HAL Kiran, Ilyushin Il-38, completed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders are utilized primarily for offshore patrol of Sandhayak Class Indian Navy. Its design is a modification Python of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. MiG-29K, Tu-142 and Hawk. and Engineers. It can operate two medium- India’s exclusive economic zone. However, Indian Navy has Nirupak, Investigator, of the Nilgiri class frigate with a focus Abhay Class lift helicopters. To discharge its cargo and they are capable of being heavily armed Jamuna, Sutlej, Sandhayak, Darshak and on indigenous content, a larger hull and The Abhay class corvettes of the Indian Submarines most of the troops, it needs to be ‘beached’ and upgraded to light frigates should the Sarvekshak under this class. updated armaments. The class and the Navy are customized variants of the Soviet Arihant Class through its ‘bow-door’ (in the front). need arise. Makar Class lead ship, INS Godavari are named after Pauk class corvettes. The class is primarily First of this series commissioned in August Saryu Class Makar the Godavari River. Subsequent ships in intended for coastal patrol and anti- 2016; it is a ballistic missile submarine. Landing Ship Tank (M) Saryu, Sunayna, Sumedha and Sumitra Training Vessels the class, INS Ganga and INS Gomati also submarine warfare. Chakra Class Kumbhir Class are the vessels in this class. Tir Class take their names from Indian rivers. INS INS Chakra is an 8,140-tonne Akula Kumbhir class landing ships are medium Tir Gomati was the first Indian Navy vessel to Naval Aviation class, nuclear-powered submarine. The amphibious warfare vessels of the Indian Minesweepers have digital electronics in her combat data As part of the national endeavour to submarine was commissioned on April 4, Navy. They are variants of the Polish Karwar Class Sail Ships / Boats system. acquire a formidable and sturdy defence 2012. Polnocny class landing ships. Karwar, Cannanore, Cuddalore, Kakinada, Tarangini, Sudarshini, Mhadei and Tarini capability, the fleet air arm must serve as Sindhughosh Class Kozhikode and Konkan comprise this class. are often in the news for the voyages they Corvettes a veritable sword arm of the Indian Navy. Sindhughosh class submarines are the Kilo Landing Craft Utility undertake. Kora Class The exponential growth of a fledgling Fleet class diesel-electric submarines. They are LCU (MK-3) Class Auxiliary Ships Kora Class corvettes are 1,350-ton guided- Requirement Unit with ten amphibian designated 877EKM, and were built under a The Landing Craft Utility (LCU) is a type Fleet Tankers Research Vessel missile corvettes. Four vessels were built at Sealand Aircraft in 1953 into a reckonable contract between Rosvooruzhenie and the of boat used by amphibious forces to Jyoti, Aditya, Deepak and Shakti are the Sagardhwani Class Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers modern force is testimony to the Navy’s Ministry of Defence (India). transport equipment and troops to the vessels in this class. Sagardhwani 

26 27 Astra Final Trials Over; A Complete Product Range Minister Hails Industries of Oils for Aviation Sector Astra, which would be Avi-Oil India is a joint venture of Indian the IAF’s first Oil Corporation Ltd., Balmer Lawrie and indigenous Co. Ltd. (both Public Sector Units) and Nyco of France. Nyco is a worldwide- air-to-air recognized manufacturer of synthetic Beyond- esters and speciality lubricants for Visual-Range Aeronautics, Defence and Industry. The missile, objective of the company is to support the nation in achieving self-reliance in has been the crucial area of synthetic lubricant developed for the Defence services. It assists by DRDO, customers with best-in class technical IAF , DPSUs service and indigenous production and public / supply of aviation and allied high performance lubricants to the Defence and private services, Civil Aviation and the Industrial industries sectors. Mr. V K Mathew, CEO of Avi-Oil, speaks to Aeromag on the company’s product portfolio, thrust areas and everal defence public sector missile system has been developed by The flight trials included multiple related matters. undertakings (DPSUs) and more DRDO in cooperation with the IAF. launches of the missile to engage multiple Sthan 50 public and private Astra is designed to be capable of targets including at “very long” range industries have contributed in developing engaging targets at varying range and and medium range. All the sub-systems the indigenously developed Beyond altitudes allowing for engagement of performed accurately, meeting all the Avi-Oil’s product range includes ideal opportunity for us to focus on this Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) both short-range targets (up to 20 km) mission parameters and objectives. Two oils, greases, lubricants and speciality sector. — Astra — which underwent a series and long-range targets (up to 80–110 missiles were also launched in the combat products. Could you tell us which We already have most of the products A joint venture of NYCO, France, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., of successful trials for four days over km) using alternative propulsion modes. configuration with warhead, said the product sees the maximum sales by / approvals in place. Now it is a the Bay of Bengal recently, marking the Except for a failure in one test, the missile Defence Ministry. volume? question of projecting ourselves as an ideal and Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. completion of its development phase. has successfully completed all its tests. The weight of Astra missile is 154 kg We have a wide range of products partner for the commercial airlines with a “The final development flight trials The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct Astra and length 3,570 mm. With a diameter developed for the various sectors we are superior customer value proposition. of Astra BVRAAM were successfully missiles soon. This would be the IAF’s of 178 mm, the missile carries an HE working in. For the Aviation field, we have However, we expect this to take a little conducted over the Bay of Bengal, off first indigenous air-to-air Beyond-Visual- fragmentation directional warhead of 15 the complete product range of Engine time as changing existing Supply Chains the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. A total Range (BVR) missile, a practical alternative kg. Astra, having ‘Radar proximity fuse’ as Oils / Turbine Oils, Hydraulic Fluids, for commercial airlines include high level of seven trials were conducted against to expensive Russian, French and Israeli detonation mechanism, has a solid fuel Greases & Speciality products. On the decisions. Watch this space for more news pilotless target aircraft successfully,” said missiles. According to the Defence rocket engine. The wingspan is 254 mm Industrial & Automotive side we have a on our progress in this sector. a release from the Defence Ministry. Ministry, the successful trials marked and operational range 80-110 km in head range of polyol esters and Complex esters Several among Avi-Oil’s numerous Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman completion of the development phase of on chase and 20 km in tail chase. Astra’s and a few fully formulated industrial products cater to aircraft. With civil Tell us about Avi-Oil’s involvement congratulated the the Defence Research the weapon system “successfully”. speed is Mach 4.5+ and flight ceiling products. aviation sector witnessing a major in the defence sector. With the and Development Organisation (DRDO), G Satheesh Reddy, Director General of 66,000 feet. The missile is expected to However, since our focus has growth in India, how have your Government of India encouraging Indian Air Force (IAF) , DPSUs and public DRDO’s Missiles and Strategic Systems, be launched from Su-30MKI, HAL Tejas, traditionally been on the Aviation company’s prospects improved? more defence manufacturing in the and private industries for the successful said the technologies developed under Dassault Rafale, HAL AMCA, Sukhoi/HAL sector, maximum sales are currently The Civil Aviation sector is indeed country under the ‘Make in India’ trials of the missile. the programme will be the building FGFA, Mirage 2000 and MiG-29UPG over a seen in Aviation Turbine Oils and witnessing a major growth. We have programme, how do you analyse the The successful trial of BVRAAM paves blocks for development of more variants period of time. Hydraulic Oils. traditionally focussed on the military future for our products in this sector? way for its induction into the IAF. The of air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles.  sector and acknowledge that this is the The ‘Make in India’ programme should

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Avi-Oil India [P] Ltd. Phone : +91-11-23730607 / 8 / 9 E-mail : [email protected] The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman releasing a first-ever Coffee Table Book on Department of Defence Production titled ‘A Journey Towards Self-Reliance’, in New Delhi on October 27, 2017. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, the Secretary (Defence Production), Shri A.K. Gupta and other dignitaries are also seen.

certainly promote manufacturers like us to meet our current marketing plans. We who have invested in local manufacturing still have spare capacity for the present A joint venture of NYCO, France, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., capacity for the long term. More and and remain flexible to add capacity as more customers prefer to use products and when the need arises, especially if the manufactured in India. The benefit for industrial sector booms. and Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. these customers are the competitive prices and the shorter lead times. Could you tell us about Avi-Oil’s Customers are getting used to the fact export initiatives? Which products are that products manufactured in India being exported and who are the main are as good as, if not better, than the customers? products manufactured globally. So, we Avi-Oil’s mandate beyond India extends certainly see an upside to our business Avi-Oil is not focusing on the marine to the countries of Sri Lanka, Nepal & because of this. sector (except for the Navy and allied Bhutan. All these markets are relatively customers). This is mainly due to the fact small compared to India. However, we Avi-Oils’s high-performance jet that the lubricants used in the marine do export Aviation products to the engine oil TURBONYCOIL 600 has sector are generally not as advanced as Military and Commercial segments in logged scores of millions operating the lubricants used in the Aviation or these countries. We are now looking hours since 1985. Could you tell us Automotive sector. at promoting some finished Industrial about the use and sales of this product? Lubricants also to these markets. Turbonycoil 600, which is our high In Avi-Oil’s inventory are speciality performance jet engine oil, has already products like corrosion preventers Give us some details about the new clocked more than 60 million operating and icing inhibitors. How has been the products Avi-Oil is developing. hours. This has been purely because of offtake of such items? Most of our new product development the rapidly increasing customer base for In our Specialities portfolio we have a is done through our technology provider this product and its consistently high range of corrosion protectives, de-icing Nyco (France). We are working with performance. Whether it is Military, Civil fluids, instrument oils and lubrication the major engine and airframe OEMs Aviation or Aero-derivative Gas Turbines powders and compounds. Typically, these to discuss the technology trends and used for land-based applications, more are low volume products compared to offer new products as relevant. More and more customers are enjoying the the Aviation Turbine oils and Hydraulic thermally stable oils are needed due benefits of Turbonycoil 600. Oils. Having said that, these products are to the higher operating temperature Turbonycoil 600 is designed for use absolutely necessary for the industry and and reduced oil consumption of in gas turbine engines in military and we do supply all of them to the Defence modern engines. However, this is a civil aircrafts as well as in stationary forces of the country. slow process, due to the very long industrial applications. It is also used testing and certification process of new in gearboxes of helicopters and Can you tell us about the technologies that typically take 10 years accessories (APU, IDG and starters) of expansion plans of Avi-Oil regarding or more. civil aircrafts. manufacturing capacity, new plants In India, we do some R&D work especially etc? for specific requirements of customers to Kindly describe the products Avi-Oil At our plant in Faridabad, we have overcome some of the issues they face is making for the marine sector and the a lubes blending plant and an ester with their existing products. major consumers. manufacturing facility which are adequate 

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he 50th AL31FP engine, manufactured from raw materials Tby Sukhoi Engine Division of HAL (Koraput), has been handed over to IAF in New Delhi as part of celebrations of 70th year of India-Russia diplomatic relationship. “The AL31FP engine powers Su30 MKI and is manufactured from raw material stage. All the components, including heavy forgings are manufactured at HAL,” said Mr. T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL. He handed over the documents related to the 50th Raw Material Phase Engine of Su-30MKI to Air Marshal S.B. Deo, Vice-Chief of Indian Air Force. The engine division is ensconced in the valleys of Koraput region in Orissa. It was set up to manufacture turbojet engines for the MiG 21FL. The first assignment taken up by the Division was to manufacture R11-F2 turbojet engine for MiG 21FL aircraft. Subsequently, the Division took up manufacturing of

R11 series engines of MiG 21FL and MiG started manufacturing and subsequently After Burner System, variable area Jet 21M aircraft, R25 series engines of MiG overhauling of AL31FP engines for Nozzle with thrust vectoring, air-to-air heat 21BIS aircraft, R29B engines for MiG27M SU30MKI aircraft. Till date the Division has exchanger, anti-surge system. A specific aircraft and RD33 series engines for manufactured nearly 1,675 engines and feature of AL-31FP is an axi-symmetric MiG29 aircraft. The Division is currently overhauled 7730 engines, which includes vectoring nozzle with a thrust vector angle engaged in the overhaul of R25, R29B R11, R25, R29B, RD33 and AL31FP engines. of ±15° in the vertical plane providing super and RD33 engines. In 2004 the Sukhoi AL31FP Engine is a twin spool, axial flow, maneuverability of the aircraft. Engine Division was established and it has low bypass turbo fan engine incorporating  Nirmala Sitharaman Interacts with Industry Delegation efence Minister Smt. Nirmala of DPP 2016 which gives highest in defence manufacturing, including Sitharaman interacted with CII priority to indigenous design and matters relating to licensing, taxes and Drepresentatives consisting of manufacture of defence equipment, duties, speeding up of procurement Indian companies and foreign OEMs at a introduction of Strategic Partnership processes, streamlining of the offsets round table on Energising ‘Make in India’ model, liberalisation of FDI norms and regime and creation of a tiered defence in defence sector. providing a level-playing to private industrial ecosystem with full integration The present government has industry. and skilling of manpower in the MSME taken a series of significant policy In the round table, a wide range of sector were discussed. initiatives, including promulgation issues relating to private participation 

32 33 Rafael to Make 1,000 SIATI ANNUAL AWARD FUNCTION 09 NOV 2017 – Hotel Royal Orchid SPIKE LR 2 for IDF #1, Golf Avenue, Adjoining KGA Golf Course, HAL Airport Road, Bengaluru

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INDIGENISATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD FOR WOMEN ACHIEVERS IN AEROSPACE & SPACE Chief Guest : Smt K Ratnaprabha IAS, The advanced 5th Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka Generation precision- guided missile is part of the 08:30 – 09:20 Registration 09:30 – 11-00 Inaugural session and Award Presentation wider SPIKE family sold to over 26 countries 11:30 – 12:30 Expert Invited Lectures: “Leadership in R&D, Innovation and Industry

afael Advanced Defense Systems Integrated Control Launch Unit (ICLU), Missile production earlier than expected. 12:30 -13:15 Experts presentation on Status of total Offset Obligations and Ltd. has been awarded a contract the new digital networked launchers that The development of SPIKE LR 2 leverages fulfillment, additional projected accrual and strategy for Rby the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) provide improved tactical connectivity for decades of successful operational use Indian industries to supply more than 1,000 SPIKE LR 2, third party target allocation. of all variants across the SPIKE Family. 5th generation electro-optical, precision- SPIKE LR 2 is an advanced The production order ensures the IDF 14:00 – 15:30 Success in developing a Supply Chain in India, Boeing guided missiles. multipurpose missile designed for the and future customers will be assured plans and suggestions for enhancing Outsourcing Airbus The SPIKE LR 2 has a range of 5.5 km future battlefield, with full commonality technical maturity, low risk and readiness from India with or without offset for sustainable Rolls Royce when fired from ground launchers (an to the SPIKE Missile legacy. The 5th for operation, synonymous with Rafael’s partnership Safran,UTC increase of over 35 % from the 4 km range generation SPIKE LR 2 design is based on standard of quality. of the original SPIKE LR) and up to 10 km lessons learned from modern warfare, Mr. Moshe Elazar, Executive Vice- 15:30 – 16:30 Panel Discussion : Developing proactive policies and when fired from a helicopter (using the RF combined with accumulated data from President and Head of Rafael's Land Data Link). more than 5,000 SPIKE Missiles fired in and Naval Systems Division said, "the ecosystem for indigenous development of equipment, The IDF is a long-time operational combat and training across its large user procurement of SPIKE LR 2 by the IDF systems and MRO for the same with international partnership. user of the SPIKE Missile Family, and the base. The LR 2 is fully integrated with all continues the long legacy of SPIKE Missile addition of the SPIKE LR 2 will enhance existing types of SPIKE launchers in use employment by the IDF and signifies the 16:30 – 17:00 TEA both its infantry engagement range today, enabling all of them to fire both trust and appreciation the IDF holds for and its lethality against a large variety LR and LR 2 Missiles. the performance of the SPIKE family. We of targets. The SPIKE LR 2’s connectivity The LR 2 incorporates improvements are proud to contribute to Israel's defence SIATI invites all members to participate and make it a success. through the IDF’s network of sensors in lethality and immunity to meet through our excellent systems and are and effectors will enhance overall force both present and future threats. This happy to begin the LR 2 production with Participation: Free for members (Two delegates) , capabilities. The IDF’s LR 2 procurement substantial production order of SPIKE LR this important customer". Please register your names with [email protected] complements the IDF’s fielding of the 2 for the IDF will kick-start the SPIKE LR 2  ( Registration must for attendance)

34 35 Arms Manufacturing: Rockwell Collins ‘Make in India’ to Partner Gets a Boost with West he Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has liberalised the Arms Entertainment TRules to boost ‘Make in India’ manufacturing policy of the Government ockwell Collins’ ‘Stage’ content as also to promote employment service for business aircraft will generation in the field of manufacturing Rsoon feature a wider selection of arms and ammunition. of high-definition movie and TV The liberalisation of the Arms episodes due to an exclusive agreement Rules will encourage investment the company has signed with West in the manufacturing of arms and Entertainment LLC. The agreement will ammunition and weapon systems as expand access to regional and premium part of the ‘Make in India’ programme. content beyond the nearly 1,000 movies The liberalised rules are expected to Rockwell Collins’ ‘Venue’ and TV episodes already available to encourage the manufacturing activity Stage customers. and facilitate availability of world-class “We’ll help source movie and TV weapons to meet the requirement of Hits 1,000 installations programming from major Hollywood Armed Forces and Police Forces in sync and independent studios, as well as with country’s defence indigenization ockwell Collins announced that integrated and on-demand office and international film and TV distributors The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman shaking hands with the programme. its ‘Venue’ high-definition cabin multimedia entertainment environment. worldwide. This, combined with our Defence Minister of France, Ms. Florence Parly, in New Delhi on October 27, 2017.  Rmanagement and entertainment It’s also scalable and supports integration expertise on the technical side of system has reached 1,000 installations, with features such as wireless on-demand the business, will provide even more maintaining its position as the market entertainment, internet connectivity and entertainment options for passengers,” leader of cabin management solutions the award winning Airshow moving map. said Rick Warren, managing partner for for business aircraft. ‘Venue’ has made “The interface is quick, responsive West Entertainment. Rafale Promotes ‘Make in India’ its way on a number of aircraft platforms and the menus are very intuitive. We West Entertainment will oversee the ranging from turboprops to long-range are pleased to offer our customers this content relationship and technical business jets and VIP aircraft since it was modern cabin management system on requirement of deliverables, including among over 100 French SMEs first unveiled in 2007. new Global 5000/6000 deliveries, as well the management of the content “Venue’s flexibility and reliability has as a retrofit option on in-service Global database with Hollywood studios and afale International, consisting emphasised the critical importance and manufacturing defence platforms allowed a wide variety of operators to aircraft at any of Bombardier’s highly distributors. As a result, Stage will also of Dassault Aviation, Safran and of the ‘Make in India’ policy and the and systems for the profit of both provide an ideal travel experience for qualified service centers,” said Sean have an increasing selection of movies RThales, met more than 100 French Foreign Investment Policy for the Indian French and Indian Aerospace and their passengers,” said Taylor Prosba, Johnson, director, Aftermarket Product and TV episodes in high-definition and SMEs in Business-to-Business events held aerospace and defence sectors and Defence Industries. director, Cabin Information Systems for and Services Development, Customer 4K resolution when available for inflight over two days. These events organised attended both networking B2B lunches in “Encouraging and supporting French Rockwell Collins. Experience, Bombardier Business Aircraft. distribution. with Indian officials took place in Paris Paris and in Bordeaux to answer questions SMEs to come to India is a key condition Venue transforms a cabin into a fully   along with GIFAS, the French Aerospace from participating companies. to participate in the success of the ‘Make Industries Association, and in Bordeaux, Under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, in India’ initiative of Prime Minister under the patronage of the Nouvelle- these seminars have presented business Narendra Modi and will benefit both Aquitaine Regional Council (Conseil opportunities aimed at enhancing the French and Indian Industries. Creating GA-ASI to Collaborate with KAIST’S CRCENT régional de Nouvelle-Aquitaine). ties between the French and the Indian new opportunities of collaboration and eneral Atomics Aeronautical and technological foundation for the for GA-ASI. “We expect that aligning BPI France and French MOD (Direction Aerospace communities in order to work towards establishing a full-fledged Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a safe and timely integration of RPAs with CR2CENT and KAIST will help Générale de l’Armement) took part in define cooperation domains between aero-defence manufacturing eco-system Gleading manufacturer of into Korean civil airspace. advance the ability of RPAS to fly in both events. both industries and pave the way in India will highly contribute to reinforce Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems GA-ASI sees the collaboration with Korean civil airspace.” On these occasions, Rafale International towards building up an aero-defence Indo-French cooperation between SMEs (RPAS), has signed a Memorandum of CR2CENT as an opportunity to gain a “GA-ASI’s experience and know- and its partners presented their vision manufacturing eco-system in India, of the aerospace and defence sector and Understanding (MoU) with the Korean better understanding of the Korean civil how on airspace integration, as well as on how best to contribute to the matching the highest standards in this will pave the way for the French SMEs Advanced Institute of Science and airspace environment and its regulatory civil certification, is important to us,” ‘Make in India’ policy and highlighted field. and Indian SMEs to benefit Dassault Technology (KAIST), one of the world’s structure. said Dr. Hyunchul Shim, director of opportunities arising for French SMEs to The technological know-how and Aviation, Safran and Thales products leading universities specializing in “We recognize the importance of CR2CENT. “Our work with the company invest and set up production activities in competences of Dassault Aviation and and technologies portfolios to open the science and technology. KAIST is host the contributions that institutions will set a great example of international India alongside Dassault Aviation, Safran its partners confirmed by the success worldwide market,” said Eric Trappier, to CR2CENT, Korea’s Civil RPAS Research like CR2CENT make to aviation,” collaboration in developing strategies and Thales in the frame of the Rafale of the Rafale Aircraft, will benefit Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO and Center (CR2CENT), which provides said Joseph Song, vice president of for integrating RPAS in civil airspace.” offset programme. French partners having the capacity to GIFAS Chairman. advice and analysis to develop a legal international strategic development  The Indian Embassy representatives reinforce their expertise in developing 

36 37 Gleason Expands Presence Defence Minister DRDO Transfers Bullet Proof by Opening New Facility Speaks to Naval Commanders Jacket Technology to MKU efence Research and efence Minister Smt. Nirmala Development Organisation Sitharaman addressed the D(DRDO) has transferred the DNaval leadership during the technology of Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) to Naval Commanders’ Conference held in MKU Limited, Kanpur for manufacturing New Delhi. This was the second edition the protection system for the Indian of this year’s bi-annual Conference. Army and Para-Military Forces Sitharaman complimented all personnel. Dr. S Christopher, Chairman, personnel of the Indian Navy for securing DRDO and Secretary, Department the maritime interests of the nation. of Defence R&D, handed over the Taking note of the recent developments technology at a function held in New in our maritime neighbourhood, she Delhi, where documents and related emphasised the need for the Indian Navy licence agreement between DRDO and n August, Gleason hosted more than facility will allow Gleason to provide a to be strong at sea, and be ever ready MKU Limited were exchanged. 150 customers and business partners wider range of high precision products and vigilant to counter any challenges in The Indian Army General Staff Ifor the grand opening of its new produced in India for both local and the maritime domain. Qualitative Requirement (GSQR) 65,000 square foot facility in Aerospace global customers. The Defence Minister acknowledged No. - 1438 BPJ technology has been Park, Devanahalli, Bangalore. The two- John J. Perrotti, Gleason President the high operational tempo maintained developed by Defence Materials day event comprised a grand opening and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The by the Navy in the last one year through & Stores Research & Development celebration which included a ribbon- investment in this new facility makes an regular deployment of ships, submarines Establishment (DMSRDE), a Kanpur- cutting ceremony and addresses by important statement about our belief and aircraft from the South China Sea and based premier laboratory of DRDO. This MKU, Kanpur to maintain a strict vigil on Kamat, Director General, Naval System & company executives. in the Indian market and its growth Sea of Japan in the East to the Persian Gulf technology is challenging and one of the quality of the Bullet Proof Jackets Materials Cluster of DRDO; Dr. N Eswara This was followed by several product potential, but most importantly it is a and the Atlantic Ocean in the West and the the most significant matured personal for the Indian Army and the Paramilitary Prasad, Director of DMSRDE Kanpur; demonstrations among which was the recognition of our confidence in our shores of Australia in the South including protection systems developed by DRDO Forces and to collaborate with DRDO Shri. Neeraj Gupta, Managing Director of introduction of a new gear finishing cell, Gleason Team in India to serve our the focused efforts to deter piracy among the various GSQRs of Indian to absorb the DRDO-developed MKU Limited, besides various corporate including a gear hobbing machine and gear customers at the highest level.” attempts off the Gulf of Aden. Participation Army meeting NIJ III+ Standard. technologies. Directors of DRDO headquarters. shaving machine produced locally by the Products produced at the new in a number of bilateral exercises and the Dr. Christopher, in his address, urged The function was attended by Dr. S V  Gleason India Team. The event concluded Bangalore facility include the Genesis® unprecedented success of the exercise with an extensive gear technology Series Gear Hobbing Machines, the MALABAR with the US and the Japanese education programme covering a broad new 200SVP Gear Shaving Machine, Navy earlier this year were lauded by the range of topics on bevel and cylindrical gear remanufacturing of a wide range of Defence Minister. design and manufacturing, gear metrology Gleason Machines, design and production Recognising the lead taken by Indian Export of Russian Ground Troop and the company’s digital manufacturing of certain bevel gear cutting tools and Navy in indigenisation and self-reliance, solutions. gear shaving cutters as well as sharpening the Sitharaman said it is the collective Gleason’s first production facility in services for bevel and cylindrical gear responsibility of Service Headquarters, Products Touches $ 25 Billion Bangalore was established in 1996. Since cutting tools, workholding products and the Ministry and the Industry to promote SC Rosoboronexport (part of the operability in the most complicated KAMAZ, URAL, GAZ and UAZ have then, Gleason’s presence in India has an array of training programmes, spare a more vibrant ecosystem percolating Rostec State Corporation) has natural and climatic conditions, been supplied to countries of Asia, grown, keeping pace with the country’s parts, customised service programmes down to the MSMEs, to encourage Jrecorded an increasing demand Russian military equipment often Africa and Latin America since 2001. remarkable industrial growth. This and technical support. development of equipment and for Russian military equipment for proves much more attractive than Besides, after amendment of modern, larger and climate-controlled  systems in India and to reduce import ground troops and growth of the similar foreign equipment. From the federal law on armaments, dependence in the Defence sector. number of orders for civil and dual- 2001 to present, its total export Rosoboronexport received the right She took note of the critical capability purpose products in countries of volume has amounted to about USD to export civilian and service weapons, shortfalls that the Navy is facing in South-East and Central Asia, Central 25 billion,” said Igor Sevastyanov, which will allow the company to ship-borne multi-role helicopters, and West Africa and Latin America. Deputy Director General, expand the order portfolio, enter conventional submarines and mine In the segment of Russian products Rosoboronexport. new markets and start cooperation counter measure vessels, which need for ground troops, the greatest In addition to products for with countries which previously were urgent redressal to maintain the combat demand is for small arms and close military forces, the order portfolio of not able to procure Russian civilian edge of the Navy. The Defence Minister combat weapons, armoured vehicles Rosoboronexport contains a sizeable and service weapons for various assured the Commanders’ that these and automobiles, artillery systems share of civil and dual-purpose reasons. The company has already issues were being given due impetus and anti-tank missile systems and products. For example, more than entered into negotiations with a and efforts were in hand to mitigate ammunition. “Thanks to their 18,000 vehicles for transportation number of clients. these shortcomings at the earliest. capabilities, value for money and of cargo and personnel based on  

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Defence Minister Makes Clamping Technology/ First Batch Stationary Clamping KG GmbH & Co. SCHUNK © 2017 of Mi-28UB Maiden Visit to CVRDE Systems Helicopters lamping pin of the quick-change pallet system with integrated gauge Ready Cbalance. Until today it has been difficult to directly ussian Helicopters holding clamp on a quick-change pallet system company (part of Rostec Everything forlarge your workpieces due to thermal dynamics, RState Corporation) has inherent stress or other difficulties in announced the availability of the Machining Centeraccurately mounting clamping pins for quick- first batch of training and combat More than 7,500 componentschange pallets. SCHUNK,for the competence Mi-28UB helicopters for the Ministry leader for clamping technology and of Defence. Machines have already workpiece and tool clamping. schunk.com/equipped-by gripping systems provides the right solution. passed through the whole set of The SCHUNK VERO-S SPD clamping pins factory tests. The first helicopters compensate in a range of +/- 1 mm and pave are all set for transfer to the Military the way to efficient direct clamping. In order Department. to use this effect, the SCHUNK VERO-S quick- VERO-S SPD clamping pins reliably The main difference of Mi-28UB is the efence Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman recently made her change pallet modules are briefly open for dual control system that allows to pilot maiden visit to Combat Vehicles Research & Development finish machining, and therefore a tension- micrometers. the helicopter from both command BEL Registers 46% compensate fluctuations of inside DEstablishment (CVRDE), Avadi, Chennai. Chairman DRDO free state is achieved. When the modules are chuck jaws. In-stead, mold plates, freeform cockpit and operator’s cockpit. This Growth in Q2 & Secretary, Department of Defence R&D Dr. S Christopher and relocked, the flexibility of the VERO-S SPD plates and other workpieces are initially makes training of military pilots who avratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Distinguished Scientist & Director, CVRDE Dr. P Sivakumar made clamping pins avoids that the workpiece surface milled at the base plate to the same need raid practice on the Night Hunters Limited (BEL) has achieved a Net Turnover of a brief presentation on the achievements and ongoing national will deform again, and high precision results level with defined tapped holes and are possible. Also, in combat, in case of an NRs. 2,431.73 crore during the second quarter programmes of CVRDE in Combat Vehicles and Technologies. are achieved. The flexible clamping pins then equipped with clamp-ing pins of the emergency situation, the second crew of FY 2017-18, registering a growth of about 46%, over The dignitaries were taken to various technology centres by are available in two versions: the SCHUNK quick-change pallet system. The parts can member can take on the operation of the Net Turnover of Rs.1,664.38 Crore recorded in the Director, CVRDE to witness the products and systems/technologies VERO-S SPD-B, which allows the compensa- be exchanged in the machine with quick- the machine. corresponding period of the previous year. developed by CVRDE. The Defence Minister evinced keen interest in tion of +/- 1mm in one direction, and the change pallet modules within a few seconds, The helicopter is also equipped Profit Before Tax (PBT) during the second quarter of FY advanced systems like Arjun MBT Mk-II, Arjun Armoured Recovery SCHUNK VERO-S SPD-C, which compensates and are immediately precisely clamped. In with failures simulation remote, 2017-18 stood at Rs. 587.03 Crore, registering a growth of and Repair Vehicle (ARRV), Arjun Catapult, Unmanned Ground +/- 1 mm in diameter. The flexible clamping comparison to the conventional clamping which allows to simulate equipment about 26% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 464.07 Vehicles, Sub-systems of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, Landing Gear, pins can be used with every SCHUNK VERO-S solutions, there are no interfering contours failure in flight for the trainee pilot Crore recorded in the corresponding period of the 180 hp engine for Rustom-II, 1,000 hp Engine for T-72, 400 hp engine NSE plus module. As all the SCHUNK VERO-S around the edges from chuck jaws or and to improve his or her training previous year. Profit After Tax (PAT) during the second for BMP-II, besides Armoured Ambulance Tracked, Carrier Command components, the SCHUNK SPD clamping pins clamps in case of a direct clamping solution, experience in a crisis situation. quarter of FY 2017-18 stood at Rs. 412.39 Crore, registering Post Tracked and Bridge Laying Tank (BLT-72). The respective project are also manufactured from stainless steel. so 5-sided machining with maximum “We are pleased to announce the a growth of about 19% over the Profit After Tax (PAT) of leaders highlighted the uniqueness and specialities of their systems They are connected with the workpiece with accessibility is ensured. Plus unproductive availability of the first batch of Mi- Rs. 346.25 Crore recorded in the corresponding period of to the dignitaries. standard (M10) screws. The holding force downtimes just like time-consuming set-up, 28UB helicopters. Of course, we are the previous year. The dignitaries assembled at CVRDE-Arjun Auditorium after the amounts to 35 kN. retooling, aligning or determining the zero constantly working on improvement The Company has achieved a Net Turnover of Rs. showcasing of tanks/ technologies. On the occasion, the Defence point can be eliminated from the machine of the Mi-28 helicopter taking into 4,126.28 Crore, up to First Half of the FY 2017-18, Minister released a book titled ‘Arjun MBT – an Indian Success Story’ that Direct clamping has numerous consistently. Direct clamping is similarly account experience of its use in registering a growth of about 64% over the Net Turnover describes the entire project of Arjun MBT Mk-I. In the august presence advantages effective, if work-pieces are repeatedly Syria. The emergence of training and of Rs. 2,518.69 Crore recorded in the corresponding of the Defence Minister and the Chairman, DRDO, the first prototype For direct workpiece clamping with modified or have to be machined under combat version offers almost unlimited period of the previous year. of Arjun ARRV was handed over by Chairman & Managing Director, the SCHUNK VERO-S, users do not need deadline. Due to the existing tapped holes possibilities in terms of improving the Profit Before Tax (PBT) for the First half of FY 2017-18 BEML, Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota to Director, CVRDE; Director, CVRDE conventional clamping equipment such as the parts can be exchanged on the machine pilots training system for Mi-28N. I’d stood at Rs. 766.30 Crore, registering a growth of about handed over one set of Landing Gear along with CEMILAC certification clamping claws or lathe chucks with several very precisely and within a very short time. like to note that the opportunity of 49% over the Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 512.66 Crore to Director, ADE; One set of Power Take Off Shaft to Director, GTRE; and learning not on the simulator but on a recorded in the corresponding period of the previous Director, VRDE handed over 180 hp engine to Director, ADE. real combat helicopter is a considerable year. Smt. Sitharaman launched the website, ‘DRDO Robotics & advantage of our military pilots Profit After Tax (PAT) for the First half of FY 2017-18 Unmanned Systems Exposition’ (https://rac.gov.in/druse) for compared to their colleagues from stood at Rs. 537.71 Cr, registering a growth of about 41% inviting the young and talented minds of engineering community other countries. Soon, we will transfer over the Profit After Tax (PAT ) of Rs. 382.34 Cr recorded from all parts of the country to take part in an effort to harness the Mi-28UB helicopters to the Russian in the corresponding period of the previous year. multifaceted talent available in the country for Defence applications Aerospace Forces representatives,” The order book position of the company as on October of Robotics and Unmanned Systems. She also released a book titled said Chief Executive Officer of Russian 1, 2017 stood at Rs. 41,746 Crore. ‘Achievements of CVRDE’ during the ceremony. Helicopters, Andrey Boginsky.    SCHUNK VERO-S SPD clamping pins compensate fluctuations of inside micrometers during 40 direct clamping caused by heat distortion or residual stress. 41 Roketsan on Twin Mission: Defence Minister Jetex Reviews Preparedness Strengthens Target Asia & Space Global in Northeast Network Leading Turkish company Roketsan, which is efence Minister Smt. Nirmala overall security situation in Assam and Sitharaman arrived at Tezpur as the Kameng Sector of Arunachal Pradesh etex Flight Support has primarily engaged in the development and Dpart of her maiden visit to the and the operational preparedness of revealed its consolidated manufacture of rockets and missiles, is among Eastern Command after taking over the the Corps. The Minister reiterated the Jgrowth programme ahead of post. The Minister, who was accompanied Government’s resolve to give further the Dubai Airshow. A global leader in the top 100 defence firms in the world. Dr Hüdai by Vice-Chief of the Army Staff Lt. Gen. impetus to development in the border executive aviation, Jetex is recognised Özdamar, Market Development and PR Director, Sarath Chand and GOC-in-C Eastern areas. for delivering flexible, best-in-class Roketsan, speaks to Aeromag on the company’s Command Lt. Gen. Abhay Krishna, was The Defence Minister subsequently trip support solutions to customers received at Tezpur Airforce Station by visited Solmara Military Station, Tezpur, worldwide. The year 2017 has been aggressive plans for Asia as well as its involvement GOC Gajraj Corps Lt. Gen. A S Bedi and where she interacted with the officers and a time of considerable expansion for in the mission to put a Turkish satellite in to the other senior dignitaries of the Army and jawans over a cup of tea. She appreciated the brand, with new market entries in the Air Force. the high standards of military discipline Brazil, Italy and Spain. orbit using a Turkish space rocket by 2023, the The visit, which was part of the Minister’s and preparedness of the Army men and Since launching in 2005, Jetex’s 100th year of the formation of Republic of Turkey. familiarisation with all the formations of their excellent performance in the difficult team of dedicated industry experts the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force terrain and challenging environment in has been redefining luxury travel (IAF), comes close on the heels of her visit which they are operating. Smt. Sitharaman across the world, offering unique and The setting up of Roketsan was a to Northern Command recently and her further praised them for their steadfast bespoke end-to-end services in over 30 major milestone as the region in which Roketsan is now a leading defence visit to Sikkim. At the outset, the Defence commitment and their high morale in countries, including a network of FBOs Turkey is located is one of the world’s and aerospace firm and among the Minister extended her good wishes to the facing the diverse challenges thrown up (fixed-based operators), trip planning, biggest arms markets. In this context, top 100 in the world. Could you give Air Warriors on the occasion of 85th Air by the dynamic security environment. fuelling and ground support. could you brief us on the circumstances us some details about the company’s Force Day anniversary as she interacted She exhorted the troops to continue with Jetex has announced its expansion major markets? with them at the strategically important the same zeal and sense of pride and in the South American market where The main market is of course the Turkish Eastern airbase of Tezpur. She also honour showing due respect to Human it will open a new purpose-built Armed Forces. Roketsan is also active in reviewed the operational readiness of Rights. The Defence Minister expressed private jet terminal in São Paolo Middle East, Asia and Far East Asia. In the the airbase, examining the Sukhoi fighter satisfaction at the level of preparedness of mid-2018, further underlining Jetex’s coming years, we’ll have several products aircraft and other IAF assets first hand. the forces and extended her greetings to global network and reputation for in the inventory for Far East Asia. Thereafter, Smt. Sitharaman visited the the troops for a happy Diwali before her innovation and market leading development with companies in the Gajraj Corps HQ, where she was briefed departure for Delhi. capabilities. The Middle East has traditionally region. Several Roketsan products are in by GOC Gajraj Corps Lt. Gen. Bedi on the   been a very large importer of arms. service in Middle East countries now and Could you tell us about Roketsan’s new products will be co-developed with business plans for the countries in this their local industries. in which the company was established crucial region? and its impact? Turkey is very close to Middle East, The products offered by Roketsan The Turkish Armed Forces Foundation coming from our cultural and historical are world-class and the company (TAFF) has established several defence background. Also, there are a lot of has an excellent track record of companies under the government cooperations with countries in Middle sticking to deadlines while delivering policy of supporting own defence East. Over the last 15 years, a number its products, which should attract industry, the mission of TAFF is to fulfil of products have been delivered to customers around the world. Against the requirements of Turkish Army under Middle East with cooperation and co- this background, could you reveal the any circumstances. Roketsan has been company’s business plans for Asia as Bangladesh, Singapore, South Korea, revenue earners for the company? of rockets, missiles, ballistic protection established to design and manufacture well as Asia Pacific? and several others are already engaged We have almost equal share in the systems, fuses, weapon platforms. Utilising rockets and missiles for Turkish and other Roketsan started to deliver precision in direct procurement from Roketsan or revenue from land and airborne systems. that infrastructure, the President of Turkey friendly Armed Forces requirements. guided systems due to the armies have co-development programmes with has set a mission for 2023 – the 100th year of request more precise equipment with the company. After having created a strong the establishment of the Republic of Turkey Could you name the allied forces? less collateral damage. In addition to the manufacturing base, what prospects – to go to space with national space rockets. We are following the Turkish MOD area saturation artillery rockets we are Roketsan has a wide product range does Roketsan see for widening its It’s a big mission for all Turkish companies regulations. If the end user is not under delivering tactical missiles and guided covering land, sea and air systems. product range? Also tell us about the as well as Government. So, the mission for UN and Turkish MOD sanctions we can rockets. We would like to cooperate Could you explain to us about the company’s expansion plans. Roketsan starts from right under the seas to deliver our systems to that Armed Forces. with Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, products which are the biggest Roketsan is engaged in the development deep space. 

42 43 Airshow, offers a unique platform MRO experts as they share insights about and SMES, representing the expansion SINGAPORE AIRSHOW for top government representatives, the current burgeoning growth found in of innovation into more sub-segments civil aviation authorities, senior Asia Pacific. Hear from key international of the global aviation industry. In fact, executives of airlines, airport aerospace buyers, government agencies my team is focusing on ensuring that the Gateway to Asia’s Aviation Sector operators, air navigation service and industry leaders, as they discuss latest products and services in key areas providers and manufacturers to about the opportunities, challenges, like cybersecurity, connected aircraft and exchange valuable insights and seek solutions and strategies in meeting the predictive manufacturing as well as aircraft The Singapore Airshow – the next edition will solutions to challenges. The Summit strong demands in the MRO industry. health monitoring will be showcased at has established itself as the definitive Singapore Airshow 2018. take place from February 6 to 11, 2018 – is global aviation conference for top- Emerging Technologies and a strategic platform for regulators, airlines, level decision-makers in aviation to Innovation Business Forum There were 48,229 trade visitors from advance the interests of civil aviation Held in partnership with the Association 143 countries/regions in 2016. As many manufacturers, entrepreneurs and other key and strengthen the ties between of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), as 51 deals were signed, an increase of 16 government and the industry. this well-received forum will focus on % over the Singapore Airshow 2014. How stakeholders to chart the aviation industry’s • To be held during February 4 – 5, 2018 at Industry 4.0 with digitalisation driving optimistic are you regarding improving growth trajectory. The Airshow will also play a the Pan Pacific Singapore, SAALS 2018 greater efficiency in the areas of data on these figures? will focus on ‘Reimagining Aviation’s management and security, robotics, We believe that support for Singapore crucial role in connecting opportunities, driving Future’, seeking to address both the industrial internet of things and artificial Airshow 2018 from the global ecosystem challenges and opportunities arising intelligence, and its applicability in the – stakeholders, partners, exhibitors and change and helping to shape the future of the from the continued demand for air various sectors of MRO/Manufacturing. visitors – will be just as extensive as the global aviation industry, in partnership with travel. This surging demand is a result of 2016 edition. The most important thing new technology and innovative business Singapore Aerospace Technology and is to ensure a rewarding and enriching the various stakeholders, says Mr. Leck Chet models that are making air travel more Engineering Conference (SATEC 2018) experience to all of our visitors. This means affordable and accessible to more • SATEC is the premier aviation connecting them to more opportunities Lam, Managing Director, Experia Events, the people than ever before. conference for researchers, aviation in the region, and addressing the specific organisers of the Airshow to Aeromag Asia. • At the same time, airspace congestion operators and practising aviation challenges and trends that impede the path is becoming more common, whilst engineers to present and discuss key to future industry growth. the momentum for liberalisation has developments and advancements in slowed down. Many states are facing aerospace technology and engineering. Could you tell us about the aircraft challenges for their infrastructure and static displays that are expected to he countdown has already begun Connecting Opportunities companies such as industry regulatory systems to keep up with ‘What’s Next’ Startup Showcase attract the most attention at the 2018 for the next edition of Singapore The Asia-Pacific region will need (and heavyweights Airbus, Bell Helicopter, the pace of growth. SAALS 2018 will • Recognising the need to encourage event? TAirshow, which will take place buy) more aircraft than any other region Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Israel provide a platform for civil aviation innovation that will drive future growth, The ever-popular Static Aircraft Display from February 6 to 11, 2018. Please share over the next two decades. Boeing and Aerospace Industries (IAI), Pratt & authorities, governments and airlines the Singapore Airshow will be launching will continue to dazzle, and we promise an with us the major highlights of the show. Airbus predict that the region will account Whitney, Rolls-Royce, ST Engineering, to discuss a sustainable approach to ‘What’s Next’, a new initiative to support exciting and spectacular experience for These are exciting but challenging for between 39% to 41% of the new Thales, UTC Aerospace Systems, future growth in air travel demand. aviation startups. all of our delegates, guests and attendees. times for the global aviation industry. aircraft deliveries by 2036. Liebherr and Rheinmetall Defence. • SAALS 2018 is jointly organised by • Besides offering a platform for startups Visitors can expect an extensive line-up of Rising demand for air travel is powering As the key gateway to Asia, the • Visiting the country pavilions and the Singapore Ministry of Transport to showcase their latest innovations, aircraft at the Static Aircraft Display ranging robust growth with a record 4.1 billion Singapore Airshow will offer a wealth of coming up close to a wide spectrum of (MOT), the Civil Aviation Authority budding entrepreneurs will also have the from business jets, commercial jets, military air passengers expected to travel in 2017, opportunities to businesses looking to cutting-edge solutions from countries of Singapore (CAAS), International opportunity to pitch their business ideas aircraft and transport planes, to military and this figure is forecasted to almost connect and tap into the region’s growth including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Air Transport Association (IATA) and and offerings to potential investors, and commercial helicopters as well as double in 2036 to 7.8 billion passengers. including: Canada, China, France, Germany, Experia Events. business leaders, regulators and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). At the same time, technology innovation • Experiencing the latest innovations Israel, Japan, the Russian Federation, key audiences. and digitalisation continue to disrupt in cybersecurity, unmanned aviation Singapore, Switzerland, Romania, Business Forums • Startups will also have the invaluable Tell us about participants who have traditional business models, processes systems, avionics and connected United Kingdom and USA. Back by popular demand, the Business opportunity to tap on the expertise informed the organisers about plans to and relationships. aircraft, predictive maintenance, Forums at Singapore Airshow 2018 will and insights of the aviation leaders and unveil new aircraft/ equipment at the As Asia’s largest and one of the most additive manufacturing and other key Driving Change shine the spotlight on key challenges experts expected to attend Singapore event? important aerospace and defence events areas that will be showcased by the The Singapore Airshow’s high-level facing the global aviation industry in the Airshow 2018 As might be expected, our exhibitors in the world, the Singapore Airshow 1,000 participating companies from conference, forums, and co-located Cyber Security, Emerging Technologies and partners are keeping everything will be needed more than ever as a some 50 countries that have confirmed events offer a strategic platform for and Training & Simulation sectors. The last edition of the event in 2016 had under wraps till closer to the Airshow. strategic platform for regulators, airlines, their attendance at the Airshow. stakeholders from across the global seen 1,040 exhibitors from 48 countries/ Visitors can rest assured though, that manufacturers, entrepreneurs and other • Tap into networking opportunities aviation ecosystem to drive change. Asia Business Forum regions, which was a 2% increase over they will be able to experience the latest key stakeholders to chart the industry’s with our VIP Delegation Programme Held in partnership with ICF the 2014 edition. How many exhibitors technologies, products and innovations at growth trajectory. The Airshow will also play comprising key government and Singapore Airshow Aviation International, the Singapore Airshow are you expecting in 2018? Singapore Airshow 2018 from both industry a crucial role in connecting opportunities, defence officials, as well as senior Leadership Summit (SAALS) 2018 Asia Business Forum will examine the We are continuing to engage with many heavyweights including 65 of the top driving change and helping to shape the commercial executives. • The Singapore Airshow Aviation opportunities and challenges for MRO companies from around the world, which aerospace companies, as well as innovative future of the global aviation industry, in Engaging with returning exhibitors Leadership Summit, held in providers in Asia Pacific. Participants will are keen to explore or expand into Asia. This startups from around Asia. partnership with the various stakeholders. like 65 of the top global aerospace conjunction with the Singapore have the opportunity to network with includes a significant number of startups 

44 45 The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman being introduced to the Army Commanders and senior Army hierarchy by the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat, during the Army Commanders’ Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017. Status of Service Units: Army Dispels Wrong Notions Chief of Army Staff had mentioned that he would consider all Arms and Services at par and they would get the dues that they deserve

uring the Army Commanders’ Other Ranks. It is submitted that their higher than those of Arms, where COs are Conference, the issue of Services performance in such roles has been expected to move forward in the combat Dbeing non-combatants was noteworthy. zone, where their physical efficiency discussed. Some personnel from Army (b) Army performs its role in war and becomes relevant. It was never in dispute Service Corps (ASC) had expressed peace as a whole and not in isolated that all Arms and Services are combatants. apprehensions that since they are compartments. Each Arm/ Service has a Hence, at no stage has the Army referred non-combatants, they should not be designated role and function. to Services units being non-combatant considered for posting in field areas. (c) Combat Arms/ Combat Support units. At the conference, it was highlighted Arms/ Services are operational entities of In addition, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), that the Army, in its affidavit before the Army which has clear and defined roles on assuming the appointment, had Supreme Court, has mentioned the with charter of duties. Further, without mentioned that he would consider all following: diluting the role played by Services in Arms and Services at par and they would (a) To boost strength essential in maintaining logistic support to Combat get the dues that they deserve. Some Line of Control, Low Intensity Conflict, Arms during operations, it has been the aberrations, if perceived by any particular Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorist consistent stand of the Army during Arm or Service, were addressed during environment, a number of Officers, JCOs litigation that Commanding Officers the Conference. The anguish amongst and Other Ranks from Combat Support (COs) of ASC, Ordnance and Electronics some personnel on discrimination in Arms and logistic units are posted and Mechanical Engineers (EME) are not their status needed to be put to rest and on tenure basis in infantry (Counter required to largely remain in contact with the COAS has assured that necessary Insurgency/ Counter Terrorist units). This frontline forces where major combat may corrections, where needed, will be also provides much necessary operational take place during operations. Therefore, addressed. experience to these Officers, JCOs and ages of Command of Services could be 

46 47 Seminar on Helicopter Seminar on “ Helicopter Design, Development, DesignManufacture & Development and Maintenance

Felicitation to Shri Kaveri Renganathan, CEO, Bangalore Complex and Shri Sadagopan, CEO Helicopter complex, Shri GVS Bhaskar, CEO, HC , HAL inaugurating the seminar. Dr CG Krishnadas Nair , President, SIATI,Shri Chalwade, GM, RWRDC, HAL, HindustanShri Naresh Palta, CEO,Aeronautics Maini Aerospace, Shri H Rai, Limited COO, Southfield –Paints,Wg 22 CdrSeptember Venugopal Menon(Retd), 2017SEO, SIATI also seen. he requirements for the Helicopter Design Development, Manufacture Gupta, Tata Advanced Systems Shri Shri GVS forBhaskar Civil and, CEO, Military HC ,applications HAL inaugurating and Maintenance” the seminar. organised Dr CG Krishnadas on 22 NairSandip , President, Maini, Chairman SIATI,Shri Maini Chalwade Group, , GM, RWRDC, HAL, Shri Naresh Palta, CEO, Maini Aerospace, Shri H Rai, COO, Southfield Paints,Wg Cdr Venugopal Tare increasing year by year. The September 2017 atSociety HAL Management of Indian Shri AerospaceAshok Rangan, Scientist,Technologies ADE,,, Shri and MenonHelicopter(Retd complex), SEO, SIATIof HAL during has emerged the inauguration Academy Auditorium the seminar. show cased the PV Balasubramanyan, ADTL, Shri Sajit, as a global player in the field of helicopter vision of the expertsIndustries to meet the (SIATI) our Mahindrafelicitated Aerostructures, the Outgoing Shri Germiya CEOs of The requirements for the Helicopter for Civil and Military applications are increasing year by year. The technology in design, manufacture and growing requirementsHindustan from within IndiaAeronautics DGM HAL, Shri VadirajLimited HAL, Shri Hfor Rai, COOtheir Helicoptermaintenance. complex Defence Offsetof HAL policy has and emerged with a synergetic as a global growth. player in the fieldSouthfield of helicopter Paints, Shri technologyBushan Sanghv in , design, manufacture“Make In India” and stimulated maintenance a number. Defence Dr CG Offset Krishnadas policyoutstanding Nair, and President “Make contribution InSanghvi India” Aerospace stimulatedfor the spoke development aon number different of ofIndian industriesof Indian industriesto enter to enterHelicopter Helicopter manufacturing SIATI, Shri .Sadagopan, A Aerospacenumber former of inSMEsCEO the haveaspects country emergedof the . Helicopter Both as reliable ofdevelopment them supply have chain partnersmanufacturing. and also A R&Dnumber and of innovation SMEs Helicopter partners complex for been components,HAL, Shri very Chalwade, helpful equipment and to Manufacture. the and Aerospace systems There was. The Industries an exhibitionSIATI seminar for on “ Helicopterhave emerged Designas reliable Development, supply chain GeneralManufacture Manager Rotaryand Maintenance Wing Research ” oforganised LRUs and components on 22 September of Helicopters 2017 at HAL Managementpartners and alsoAcademy R&D and Auditoriuminnovation and show Development, caseddeveloping theCdr Nalinvision Mishra, indigenousof theand experts Engines components, whichto meet require thesystemsindigenous our andgrowing requirementspartners for components, from within equipment India and with NAVY, a synergetic Shri GVS Bhaskar,growthequipment Incoming. . CEO developments. systems. The SIATI seminar on “ Helicopter Helicopter complex HAL, Shri Kamesh  Dr CG Krishnadas Nair, President SIATI, Shri Sadagopan, former CEO Helicopter complex HAL, Shri Chalwade, General ManagerFelicitation Rotary to Wing Shri Research Kaveri and Renganathan, Development, CEO, Cdr Nalin Bangalore Mishra, NAVY, Complex Shri GVS and Bhaskar , Incoming CEO HelicopterShri Sadagopan, complex HAL, CEO Shri Helicopter Kamesh Gupta, complex, Tata Advanced Hindustan Systems Aeronautics Shri Sandip Limited Maini, Chairman Maini Group, Shri Ashok Rangan, Scientist, ADE,,, Shri PV Balasubramanyan, ADTL, Shri Sajit, Mahindra Aerostructures, Shri Germiya DGM HAL, Shri Vadiraj HAL, Shri H Rai, COO Southfield Paints, Shri Bushan Sanghv , Sanghvi Aerospace spoke on different aspects of the Helicopter development and Manufacture. There was an exhibition of LRUs and components of Helicopters and Engines which require indigenous developments.

Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies and Industries (SIATI) felicitated the Outgoing CEOs of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for their outstanding contribution for the development of Aerospace in the country . Both of them have been very helpful to the Aerospace Industries for developing indigenous components, systems and equipment.

48 49 Satair Group, Satair, UTC Ink Distribution Senior Aerospace Deal for Hoists, Winches sign long-term distribution deal

atair Group and Senior Aerospace SSP (SSP) have Ssigned, at the MRO Europe exhibition in London, a long-term worldwide exclusive distribution contract for Senior Aerospace SSP’s ducting and flexible joints products OPERATIONS AIRFIELD SECURITY in the commercial aerospace market. CONSTRUCTION The deal marks the first entry of Satair Group into a strategic cooperation with Senior plc, to which SSP belongs. TECHNOLOGY & IT GROUND SUPPORT BUILD Signing the contract, Mr. Steen Karsbo, VP and Head of Business Development of Satair Group, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen by Senior Aerospace SSP Mr. Steen Karsbo, VP Business Development at Satair Group (left) and Mr. Alison to be an integral part in growing Davidson, Executive Director of Aftermarket Sales at UTC Aerospace Systems (right) their aftermarket business and during the signing of the deal at MRO Europe and Helitech exhibitions in London. are confident we can contribute to deliver an even higher level of atair Group and UTC Aerospace important new agreement we are now customer satisfaction.” Systems signed at the MRO making our first entry into this sector. We Mr. Sameer Madan, CEO of Senior SEurope and Helitech exhibitions have enjoyed a long-standing business Aerospace SSP, added: “Through this in London a long-term distribution relationship with UTC Aerospace Systems new agreement with Satair Group, contract for Goodrich helicopter rescue across other fixed-wing product lines and customers will see improvements hoists and winch systems. The contract are determined to earn their continued across the board in our aftermarket covers worldwide distribution with the business by delivering excellent service in service. To help achieve this, Satair exception of the Asia-Pacific and Chinese the rotary wing sector.” Group has made a significant markets. “We will now add hundreds of new investment in inventory to support Goodrich helicopter rescue hoists and customers to our portfolio and through quick customer service as well as 24/7 cargo winch systems are used worldwide this introduction to the helicopter Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support from by military and paramilitary operators, sector we hope to be able to expand its worldwide locations.” Coast Guards, police forces, fire fighters, our business dealings with these new Satair Group is a truly global company medical evacuation crews and private operators by also introducing them to our and world leader in the commercial operators. The equipment is used on a existing product lines,” he added. aerospace aftermarket, committed to wide variety of different helicopter types, Mr. Mark Skarohlid, VP of Business delivering excellence in everything they including Airbus helicopter models. Development and Customer Support do and ensuring that both ends of the The deal marks the first entry of Satair for Sensors & Integrated Systems at aerospace industry are continuously Group into the helicopter sector and UTC Aerospace Systems, said: “UTC connected. The Group provides genuine introduces the company to hundreds Aerospace Systems is pleased to extend OEM parts distribution and offers an of new customers among rotary wing its customer support relationship with exhaustive and innovative multi-fleet operators and helicopter MRO service Satair Group into the rotorcraft sector. service portfolio to OEMs and customers. providers. Satair brings a unique logistics and In addition, the company extends Signing the contract, Mr. Steen Karsbo, component availability core competency genuine Airbus Material Support and is VP and Head of Business Development in aftermarket support that directly aligns the sole Airbus authorised distributor for of Satair Group stated: “We are happy with our customer strategy. Under this a wide range of Proprietary Products and to improve Goodrich support of our new contract, our customers will benefit Services accessible through the trading customers in need of spare parts. The from both increased access to spare parts partner Airbus SAS. helicopter sector has been on our strategy and shorter turnaround times.”  agenda for some time and through this 

50 51 Liebherr-Aerospace: Conquering Bigger Heights

Liebherr-Aerospace, which makes flight control and actuation systems, landing gear and air management systems as well as gears and gearboxes for aircraft and helicopters, is cruising from strength to strength. Key indicators of the glittering track record of the decades- old, family- owned Europe-based company’s aerospace and transportation systems division include: Revenue, which stood at € 1,280

million in 2016 – up by € 60 million over the equipment for the civil and military adopting Industrie 4.0 technology, applications by integrating the hardware previous year and turnover, which increased sectors including flight control and robots in the workshops perform heavy, development of Liebherr-Elektronik actuation systems, landing gear and air repetitive and complex operations and GmbH into the Liebherr-Aerospace Center from €1,220 million in 2015 to €1,280 million management systems as well as gears and decrease EH&S (Environment, Health & of Excellence for Electronic Systems. in 2016. Liebherr-Aerospace has also been gearboxes. These systems are deployed Safety) risks, whilst increasing production The management of Liebherr-Aerospace in wide-bodied aircraft, single aisle and efficiency. Furthermore, 3D instructions is implementing digitalisation and new expanding its global footprint as part of the regional aircraft, business jets, combat have removed paper and are durably business models anticipating continuous company’s strategy to tap emerging markets, aircraft, military transporters, military increasing operator’s training and cost improvement. This encompasses training aircraft, civil helicopters and support. engineering, supply chain, production, apart from adopting Industrie 4.0 practices combat helicopters. At Liebherr-Aerospace, embracing the customer service and logistics and at a fast pace. Aeromag notes the latest In line with its long-term vision, ‘Smart Workplace’ concept, interactive involves Virtual Test, Smart Machining, Liebherr-Aerospace consistently invests instruction is given to guide workers Data Analytics, Smart Workplace, developments at the company after a tour above industry-average ratios into the through the assembly process, to provide 3D Master, RFID Enhanced Logistics, of Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH in R&D activities in its fields of expertise, all required information (skill-based) to Automated Visual Inspection, Additive resulting in incremental innovation to impart production values and to provide Manufacturing and Cloud-based Supply Germany and Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS improve cost and efficiency as well as help in case of questions. Chain Management. in France disruptive technologies to introduce New Modes of Organisation have also For reducing Airline Operating Costs, change, improvement and new concepts. been implemented at the division as Liebherr-Aerospace undertakes major New concepts adopted by the division part of Industrie 4.0. They include, a so- investments in the development of includes 3D printing, which allows new called Quick Response Quality Control Health Management Systems. The ontinuing its decades-long increase in the number of employees to enlarge its footprint in India. geometries which are not possible (QRQC) that has been introduced with division’s unique expertise in system success story, the aerospace and 5,433 in 2016 from 5,274 the previous year. Liebherr’s aerospace and transportation today, with improved performance and the objective of improving efficiency and integration and data analytics, together Ctransportation systems division The division set apart 17 % of its turnover systems division has four aviation compactness, reduced part count and responsiveness in the management of with airlines fleet management, will lead of family-owned European equipment for R&D, revealing its focus on continuous equipment production plants at weight. Parts like Spoiler Valve Block (in quality shortfalls. The principles applied to a significant improvement of aircraft manufacturing company Liebherr has improvement of technology. Lindenberg (Germany), Toulouse (France), flight test), Integrated Actuator, Landing are; real place (in the production facility), availability and operational costs. Health once again increased its sales revenue Expansion Guaratinguetá (Brazil) and Nizhny Gear Bracket, Venturi, Jet Pump and real products (analysis of the problem Management will lead to less operational following a strong performance in the Liebherr-Aerospace has also been Novgorod (Russia). These production sites Pressure Regulator Valve are created using with the product), real data (use facts and costs, removals & aircraft maintenance, previous year. In 2016, the revenue stood expanding its global footprint by offer a worldwide service with additional this technology. As part of another new data) and quick response. operational interruptions and passenger at € 1,280 million – up by € 60 million or building worldwide centres of excellence, customer service centres in Saline, concept developed by the division, more Capabilities in Electronics are compensation for delays. 4.9 %. leveraging synergies and tapping Michigan (USA), Seattle, Washington electric systems developed by Liebherr- strengthened as part of Industrie Investing in our future, at Liebherr- Other key indicators of Liebherr- emerging markets, which is a major (USA), Laval (Canada), Hamburg Aerospace are designed to achieve 4.0. Building on a long experience in Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH, ‘The Aerospace’s glittering track record are: element of the company’s strategy. In (Germany), Moscow (Russia), Dubai reduced weight, noise and fuel burn software and hardware development Factory of the Future’ is taking shape. An Turnover, which increased from €1,220 2017, Liebherr-Aerospace opened a new (UAE), Singapore and Shanghai (People’s whilst improving safety and increasing and production, Liebherr-Aerospace amount of € 70 million is spent each year million in 2015 to €1,280 million in 2016; regional office in Bangalore. The opening Republic of China), apart from Bangalore. the overall efficiency. and its German sister company Liebherr- for the extension and modernisation of growth of investments from € 71 million underlines the company’s long-term Liebherr-Aerospace, having experience Industrie 4.0 Elektronik GmbH have further interlocked global operations. in 2015 to € 73 million in 2016 and strategy to increase its presence and to of five decades in the field, produces With manufacturers around the world their capabilities for aerospace 

52 53 A Glance at Liebherr- A Peep into Liebherr- Aerospace Toulouse Aerospace Lindenberg Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse aircraft and helicopters by Liebherr- Could you give us an overview on Power Units; and Power Gearboxes for makes several systems for the Aerospace Toulouse? Liebherr - Aerospace & Transportation Aero-Engines. aerospace sector. Could you give us an We produce an Integrated Air Lindenberg GmbH? Several Embedded Electronics systems introduction to your sites, activities Management System for aircraft that Liebherr - Aerospace & Transportation are also part of the product portfolio of and employees? covers Air Conditioning; Fuel Inerting Lindenberg GmbH is a Center of Excellence Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg. They Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS is the Air; Cabine Pressure Control; Avionics / for Flight Control / Actuation Systems, include, Electronic Controllers; Cockpit Center of Excellence for Integrated Air Electronics Cooling; Air Quality and Bleed Landing Gear Systems, Hydraulics, Gears & Controls; Electro-Hydraulic Actuators; Management Systems, Cabin Pressure and Ice Protection. Gearboxes and System Electronics. While Electrical Back-Up Hydraulic Actuators; Control Systems, Engine Bleed Air The products of Liebherr-Aerospace the Lindenberg site has around 2,300 Power Electronics; Electrical Drives; and Systems, Air Conditioning Systems and Toulouse comprise Design and Integrate employees and is engaged in Management Electrical Active Differential Gearboxes. Anti-Icing Systems. Systems, including controllers and and Support Functions; Engineering and The Toulouse site, having 1,111 software development and Master Production, the Friedrichshafen site, having Liebherr-Aerospace has attracted all employees, is engaged in Management Key Components, for which design, 340 employees, is a Machining Center of the leading names in the aerospace and Support Functions; Engineering; and manufacturing and service are carried Excellence for Flight Control / Actuation industry. Could you list the key Production. out. Components and Gears and Gearboxes. customers and programmes? The Campsas Site has 167 employees. Examples are, Air Cycle Machines; Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg has Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse has Compressors; Pneumatic Valves; Air Give us some details about the among its customers manufacturers of recently added a new building at its site Cycle Air Conditioning systems; Heat revenues of the Liebherr - Aerospace Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, in Campsas. The 3,300 square metre site Exhangers; Smart Actuators; Controllers & Transportation Lindenberg and the Helicopters as well as Military Helicopters. extension represents an investment of and Power Electronics; and Vapour Cycle employees working there. A320, A330, A350 and A380 of Airbus, € 6.5 million and will allow the company Mr. Jean-Luc Maigne, Cooling Pack. Revenues of Liebherr - Aerospace B777X of Boeing and C919 of China’s to introduce new means of production Managing Director, & Transportation Lindenberg GmbH AVIC are among the commercial aircraft in order to meet its customers’ Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse has amounted to € 701 million in 2016, up from operating with our systems. requirements. Liebherr - Aerospace, major aircraft manufacturers around € 662 million in 2015. R&D expenditures in Among Regional Aircraft, E-Jet E1 and The site specialises in manufacturing Toulouse SAS, France the world as customers. Share with us 2016 was 16 %. The units under Lindenberg E-Jet E2 of Embraer, CRJ1000 and CSeries precision aircraft parts such as rotors some details. Mr. Josef Gropper, Chief have a workforce 2,673, who belong to of Bombardier, ARJ21 of AVIC and SSJ100 of tells Aeromag about for turbines and compressors, and high- Aircraft and helicopters the world over Operations Officer, over 30 nations. Among the employees, Russia carry Liebherr-Aerospace systems. temperature valve bodies. These are used the highlights of the fly with Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse approximately 120 are apprentices, while Airbus helicopter models H135, H145, in on-board air conditioning systems or systems. Our key customers make Liebherr - Aerospace there are around 600 engineers. H160, Lakota, Tiger and NH-90 as well company’s activities, engine bleed air systems, which are part Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, & Transportation Liebherr-Aerospace makes some as Leonardo choppers AW 139 and of the range of products which Liebherr- products and Business Jets, Helicopters and Military world-class products using cutting-edge AW 189 fly with systems produced by Aerospace Toulouse SAS, Liebherr’s centre Aircraft. The aircraft and helicopters Lindenberg GmbH, technology. Could you tell us about the Liebherr-Aerospace. preparations to tackle the of excellence for air management systems, which have utilised our products include Germany explains the key products of the Linderberg units? Among Military Aircraft, A400M, MRTT, supplies to aircraft manufacturers all over challenges of the future. A320, A330 and A380 of Airbus, B747- Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg EF2000 and Barracuda have integrated the world. 8 of Boeing and China’s C919 among facts and figures about manufactures Integrated Systems and Key Liebherr’s systems. The Campsas plant will from now 2012: 420/ 2013: 448/ 2014: 463/ 2015: 512/ commercial aircraft. The regional aircraft the company to Aeromag Components for aircraft and helicopters. on have state-of-the-art production and 2016: 526. carrying our systems include E-Jet E2; Flight Control Actuation & Hydraulics Give us some details about the machinery at its disposal – including for The company has been laying much ATR-42/72; Q400; CRJ; C Series ARJ21 and systems produced include those for Primary recent contracts awarded to Liebherr- 3D printing. The recent investments in emphasis on R&D, with expenditures in SJ100. Flight Control Actuation; High Lift Actuation; Aerospace Lindenberg. production equipment amount to €3 2016 having a share of 15%. Among Business Jets, F7X/8X, F5X, Spoiler Actuation; Horizontal Stabilizer Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH million. Thanks to these investments, The workforce of Liebherr-Aerospace F900LX/2000LXS, Global 5000/6000 Actuators; Wing Folding Actuation; has a solid customer base in all market the company will increase its production Toulouse numbering 1,278 also reflects and Global 7000/8000 fly with Liebherr- Associated Hydraulics and Manifolds. segments. According to its diversification hours by 10 % this year. the company’s focus on continuous Aerospace Toulouse systems. The Landing Gear Systems made by strategy, the company was successful in improvement. While R&D staff comprise Airbus helicopters H130, H160, H175, Leibherr-Aerospace Lindenberg include acquiring business in the aircraft engine Could you give us some details on 30% of the total workforce, Manufacturing H225, Tiger and NH-90 as well as Main Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear market. the revenue generated by Liebherr- staff have a share of 45% and Support Leonardo’s AW169 and AW189 have our including Steering; Retraction / Extension Ultra Fan Power Gearbox; Wingfold Aerospace Toulouse over the past few functions are carried out by the remaining products. A400M, KC-46 Tanker, Rafale, Subsystems; Supplementary Gear Systems; System & LE/TE Actuation for B777X; years and also about the employees? 25% of the employees. KC-390 and Q400 are the military aircraft and Associated Hydraulics and Manifolds. Rudder Servo Control for A320neo; and Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse’s revenue utilising Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse The Gears & Gearboxes produced include Landing Gear (M2P) for E-175-E2 are among has been increasing steadily. The figures Could you explain the major systems technology and products. Gearboxes for High Lift Systems; Gearboxes the latest projects taken up. in million € over the past few years are: and products which are supplied to  for Helicopters; Gearboxes for Auxiliary 

54 55 Rosoboronexport to Promote Mi-17V-5 Mission and primary tasks he Mi-17V-5 military/transport helicopter is designed to carry Latest Products in Asia Tpersonnel, cargo and equipment inside the cargo cabin or on an external Rosoboronexport, the state-owned arms trade company of Russia exporting sling, drop tactical air assault forces and reconnaissance and sabotage groups, the full range of military and dual-purpose products, is pushing its most destroy ground targets and carry the modern products to the Asian and Middle East Market. wounded. The Mi-17V-5 military/transport helicopter, The Su-30MK2 multirole fighter, Additional versions of the helicopter are Su-35 multirole supermaneuverable fighter, Ka-52 scout/attack helicopter available: search & rescue, fire-fighting, ambulance, and corporate. and the Mi-28NE day/night attack helicopter are the major products which Airborne equipment and armament the company is looking to market in this region. The helicopter is equipped with a JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) will display modern avionics suite providing round- conditions; • Max payload weight, kg: 4000 the-clock employment of the helicopter • versatility (capability to effectively • Max speed, km/h: 250* these products at the Defence and Security exhibition at Thailand and also at and weapons. perform assault/transport and combat • Cruising speed, km/h: 220-230* the Dubai Airshow. The details of the products are as follows: Its armament system includes unguided tasks during one mission sortie); • Range, km: with main fuel tanks: 675* rockets (up to 80 S-8 80mm unguided • capability to land on unprepared sites with two internal additional fuel tanks: aerial rockets), cannons (suspended pods at night and in limited adverse weather 1180* Ka-52 with 23mm cannons and 250 rounds conditions; • Service ceiling, m: 6000* Mission and primary tasks each) and small arms. • heavy armor protection; he Ka-52 scout/attack helicopter The helicopter is fitted with a self- • high target approach accuracy through • Engines: is designed to destroy enemy defense system against heat seeker the use of a satellite navigation system; TV3-117VM or TV3-117VM Ser. 02: Ttanks, armored and unarmored missiles, heavily-armored cockpit, vital • high safety and single-engine flight number × takeoff power, hp: 2 combat materiel, manpower, low-speed systems and components, and features and landing capability; × 2200 air targets in any weather, day or night, as enhanced survivability. • efficient loading/unloading of cargo OGE hover ceiling, m: 3980* well as provide reconnaissance and target and paratroopers through the • VK-2500-03: designation for interacting helicopters and Main advantages presence of two doors on the sides of number × takeoff power, hp: command centers of army units. • operability in any geographical and the helicopter and a powered ramp. 2 × 2400 Airborne equipment and armament climatic conditions, day and night, in Main characteristics: OGE hover ceiling, m: 4300* The helicopter is equipped with an adverse weather; • Max takeoff weight, kg: 13000 • Crew: 3 integrated avionics suite providing round- • operability in high-altitude and hot • Normal takeoff weight, kg: 11100 • Paratroopers carried in cargo cabin: 36 the-clock employment of the helicopter and weapons. Its armament mix includes up to 12 Ataka- or Vikhr-1-type guided anti-tank missiles, up 5. precision engagement capability against Main characteristics: Mi-28NE to 4 Igla air-to-air guided missiles, up to 80 small ground (surface) and low-speed air Max takeoff weight, kg:10800 Mission and primary tasks S-8 80mm unguided rockets and a flexible targets; Normal takeoff weight, kg :10400 he Mi-28NE day/night attack mount with the 30mm 2A42 gun (with 460 6. round-the-clock operational capability Max payload weight, kg:2500 helicopter is designed to search rounds). through the use of a day/night sighting Max speed, km/h:300 Tand destroy enemy armored and The helicopter is fitted with a self-defense system and an on-board radar; Cruising speed, km/h :260 unarmored vehicles, manpower and low- system against heat seeker missiles, 7. protection against heat seeker missiles; Max rate of climb, m/s:16 speed air targets as well as provide cover heavily-armored cockpit, vital systems 8. heavy armor protection; Range (with internal fuel tanks), km:460 and fire support for the troops at any time and components, and features enhanced 9. high target approach accuracy through Service ceiling, m:5500 of day. survivability. installation of an inertial-satellite Hovering ceiling, m :4000 Airborne equipment and armament navigation system; Rotor diameter, m:14,5 The helicopter is equipped with an Main advantages 10. high safety and single-engine flight and Helicopter dimensions, m: integrated avionics suite providing round- 1. operability in any geographical and landing capability; length (with rotors):15,86 the-clock employment of the helicopter climatic conditions, day and night, and in 11. capability to operate independently in width (with landing gear):4,611 and weapons. adverse weather conditions; isolation from the main base airfield; height (in storage):5,01 Its armament mix includes up to 16 2. high maneuverability; 12. ejection capability in a wide range of Ataka-type guided anti-tank missiles, up 3. operability in high-altitude, hot and speeds and altitudes, including zero- Crew:2 to 4 Igla air-to-air guided missiles, up to The helicopter is fitted with a self- enhanced survivability. humid conditions; zero ejection; Powerplant: 80 S-8 80mm unguided rockets and an defense system against heat seeker 4. capability of basing on ground airfields 13. automatic terrain-following capability type:VK-2500 or VK-2500P integral flexible mount with 30mm 2A42 missiles, heavily-armored cockpit, vital Main advantages located at altitudes of up to 4,000 m; when flying at extremely low altitudes. number × takeoff power, hp:2 × 2400 gun (with 250 rounds). systems and components, and features 1. precision engagement capability

56 57 against small ground and low-speed 6. protection against heat and radar Normal takeoff weight, kg:10900 air targets; seeker missiles; Max speed, km/h:300 2. operability in any geographical and 7. heavy armor protection; Cruising speed, km/h:270 climatic conditions, day and night, and 8. high target approach accuracy Range, km: in adverse weather conditions; through installation of an inertial- normal takeoff weight :450 3. operability in high-altitude and hot satellite navigation system; max takeoff weight:1087 conditions; 9. high safety and single-engine flight Service ceiling, m:5600 4. capability of basing on ground sites and landing capability; Hovering ceiling (out of ground effect), located at altitudes of up to 4,000 m; 10. capability to operate independently in m:3600 5. round-the-clock operational capability isolation from the main base airfield. Crew:2 through the use of a day/night optical Powerplant: sighting system and an on-board Main characteristics: type:VK-2500-2 radar; Max takeoff weight, kg :12100 number × takeoff power, hp:2×2,400 Su-35 Mission he Su-35 multirole supermaneuverable fighter is Tdesigned to gain air superiority and destroy air, ground and surface targets at considerable distances from home bases, in an intense enemy ECM and counter-fire environment, in any weather, day or night. The Su-35 is capable of effectively accomplishing the following missions: protection the country’s airspace through long patrols at considerable distances from the home base; repelling Armament 7. extended combat air patrols (up to 10 enemy air attacks and protection of The armament system includes air-to- hours with one in-flight refueling); installations from air attacks; striking air missiles (RVV-AE, RVV-SD, RVV-MDand 8. capability to effectively engage against air, ground, air defense and R-73E), air-to-ground missiles (Kh-31PD, air, ground and sea targets at large sea targets, vital government and Kh-31A, Kh-29TE(L), Kh-59MK, KAB-500Kr, distances from home bases using a military administration, logistics and KAB-500S-E, KAB-500-OD, KAB-1500Kr-type wide range of airborne weapons. communications facilities, as well as guided bombs, aviation bombs (caliber battlefield air interdiction and aerial 100, 250, 500 kg), unguided rockets (S- Main characteristics: reconnaissance. 8, S-13) as well as an internal 30mm gun. Takeoff weight, kg: Effective engagement of air, ground and normal (2xRVV-AE + 2xR-73E):25300* Equipment surface targets is achieved through the use max:34500 The Su-35’s avionics suite is based of modern radar, optical locating station Thrust-vectoring engines producing on open architecture using multiplex and helmet targeting system, high target thrust in special power conditions, data exchange links and includes: an approach accuracy, employment of guided kgf:2х14500 information management system, weapons with active and passive radar, laser Max weapon load, kg:8000 sighting/navigation/control radar system, and TV guidance systems. Service ceiling, km:18 an optical locating station, as well as Flight range (2xRVV-AE), km: communications, monitoring, recording Main benefits sea level, M = 0.7:1580 and EW equipment. The aircraft’s radar 1. round-the-clock and all-weather H = Hcr, M = Mcr:3600 can detect air targets with RCS = 3 m² at a capability; Max airspeed (horizontal flight) H = 200 distance of 350 km. 2. versatility, high flight safety and m, km/h:1400 Its flight controls are highly ergonomic survivability; Max airspeed (horizontal flight) H = 11,000 while indication on widescreen color 3. supermaneuverability; m, max number, M:2,25 displays coupled with a helmet-mounted 4. independent stationing and operation Takeoff run with normal takeoff weight (at targeting system provides convenient capability; full afterburner), m:450-600 perception of information, which 5. reduced radar signature; Landing run with drag chute, m:750 increases the pilot effectiveness in 6. capability of controlling a group of Max maneuver load, g:9 combat. aircraft outside the radar field; Crew:1

58 59 Max internal fuel load, kg: 9720 Max weapon load, kg: 8000 Number of hardpoints: 12 Service ceiling, km: 17,3 Max flight range (2xR-27R1 + 2xR-73E), km: low altitude: 1270 cruise altitude: 3000 Max airspeed (w/o external payload): low altitude: 1400 Mach number at high altitude: 2,0 Min takeoff run with normal takeoff weight (in afterburner), m: 550 Landing run with drag chute, m: 750 Max load factor, g: 9 Crew: 2

v Su-30MK2 Mission he Su-30MK2 multirole fighter is designed to destroy air, ground Tand surface targets using guided and unguided aerial weapons on solo and group missions in any weather, day or night, as well as to conduct combat air patrol and escort missions. In addition, the aircraft facilitates in-flight pilot training in flying, navigation and aerial weapon employment techniques. MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FORM The fighter is capable of handling the following missions: gaining air superiority, battlefield air interdiction, escort of strike NAME aircraft, disruption of airlift operations, air support, combat air patrol, controlling ADDRESS a group of aircraft being outside the R-27R1(ER1), R-27T1(ET1), R-27P1(EP1) Takeoff weight, kg: radar field or when the field is disturbed АОand «Рособоронэкспорт» air-to-ground – единственная missiles в(Kh-31A, России государственная Kh- normal организация (2xR27R1 по экспорту + 2xR73E):24900 всего спектра продукции, услуг и технологий военного и двойного назначения. Входит в Госкорпорацию Ростех. «Рособоронэкспорт» образован 4 and transmitting the targeting data to ноября31P, 2000 Kh-35E года и являетсяKh-59ME, одним Kh-29TE, из лидеров мировогоKh-29L), рынка max:34500 вооружений. На долю компании приходится более 85% airborne, ground and shipborne control экспортаKAB-500Kr/1500Kr-type российских вооружения и военнойguided техники. bombs, «Рособоронэкспорт» AL-31F engine,взаимодействует thrust с болееin full чем afterburner,700 предприятиями и организациями оборонно-промышленного комплекса России. География военно-технического points, air reconnaissance. 100/250/500 kg bombs, S-8/S-13/S-25- kgf:2x12,500 сотрудничества России – более 70 стран. STATE typeРоссийская unguided Федерация, rockets) as well as a 30mm Max internal fuel load, kg:9720 Equipment internal gun. Max weapon load, kg:8000 107076, г.Москва, ул Стромынка, 27, COUNTRY The Su-30MK2’s avionics suite includes АОMain «РОСОБОРОНЭКСПОРТ», benefits Пресс-служба Number of hardpoints:12 an on-board radar capable of detecting 1. all-weather and round-the-clock Service ceiling, km:17,3 and tracking up to 10 air targets, an capability; Max flight range (2xR-27R1 + 2xR-73E), km: PINCODE optical locating station, a helmet- 2. capability to effectively engage air, low altitude:1270 mounted targeting/display system as well ground and surface targets at long cruise altitude:3000 CONTACT NUMBER as communication, monitoring, recording distances from the base airfield, carry Max airspeed (w/o external payload): and electronic countermeasures out long patrols in specified areas; low altitude:1400 equipment. 3. high flight safety and combat Mach number at high altitude:2,0 EMAIL ID survivability; Min takeoff run with normal takeoff Armament 4. suitability for training and operational weight (in afterburner), m:550 The onboard armament system includes training missions. Landing run with drag chute, m:750 2 YEARS (12 ISSUES) 5 YEARS (30 ISSUES) air-to-air missiles (RVV-AE, R-73E and Main characteristics: Crew:2

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60 61 DSEI 2017: For a ‘Good World’

efence and Security Equipment security sector, DSEI welcomed visitors International (DSEI) is known from 110 countries. In addition, military Dto be the most comprehensive representatives from across Europe, display of military technology. Described Australia and Canada joined all four UK by the Secretary of State for Defence, Sir Service Chiefs to address the DSEI seminar Michael Fallon, as “a remarkably stable audience. landmark in an otherwise turbulent The spirit of engagement and broad world”, the most recent edition, held in international collaboration that underpins September at ExCeL London, did not DSEI is overarchingly reflected by the joint disappoint. development of platforms such as the The buzzing exhibition halls welcomed F35 Lightning II, which is produced by an 35,008 visitors, a 3% rise since 2015, to see international team of leading aerospace the 1,600 companies, while the dockside companies, the Ajax armoured fighting venue hosted a spectacular line-up of vehicle, and the Type 31E General Purpose seven visiting international warships. Not soldiers’ pockets and deployed to help Frigate. to be outdone by the naval sector, an them see around corners or over hills Rear Admiral Simon Williams, Chairman impressive array of aircraft stationed at without exposing themselves to gunfire. of DSEI organisers Clarion Defence & ExCeL’s East Terrace included a Chinook Dutch firm Delft Dynamics showcased Security, said, “The support we are receiving and a Black Hawk. its ‘DroneCatcher’ counter UAS system from the UK Government is solid evidence for the first time at DSEI 2017. One of the of their commitment to the nation’s defence Product Launches only technologies of its type which can and security sectors. It is very pleasing that Among the wide range of product eliminate rogue drones by catching the our industry’s performance and potential launches on the exhibition floor, Saab threat in mid-air. Demonstrating the in key areas such as innovation, technology used DSEI to unveil its Gripen Aggressor, cross-sector appeal of DSEI, DroneCatcher development and exports are being which is used to act as an opposing force is designed to support both military and recognised in this way. DSEI will continue in advanced military combat training. commercial unmanned missions. to deliver the ideal platform to see this Swarm Systems’ stand featured its Owl A key enabler for strategic cooperation partnership in action.” 4 ‘Nano UAV’ which can be carried in across the international defence and 

62 63 Aircraft Recycling - A New Business Opportunity

such as pipe lines and wire looms from • Efficient sorting procedures for units/ unused medium sized aircraft is estimated the aircraft, the main components such components/ parts and materials to be US$25,000 per month. Typical as engine, nose, wings, empennage, • Traceability of removed items investment for breaking down of such control surfaces and landing gears are • Storage space for items and materials an aircraft, and removing and storing of detached from the fuselage. Each of • Recovery of maximum out of total items and materials would be US$185,000. these main components is further broken weight of the aircraft The items will have good market value. down into parts up to inseparable levels The profit is estimated to be good but and materials recovered mainly from 3.2 Stages of Aircraft Recycling details based on market are to be worked the fuselage. The units, components The following are the stages of aircraft out. Based on the scope of the project, and parts are checked and repaired, if recycling: details of amortization of investment necessary, for reuse. If the cockpit is in a) Removal of units/components/parts to establish facilities for recycling and good condition it could be used to build • Removal of units /components/parts ROI (Return on Investment) can also be 1.0 Introduction retrieved items and materials in the open maximum out of the total weight of the simulators. Fuselage of small aircraft to be as per standard practices of worked out. Of course the profitability t is estimated that around 9,000 market. This paper (Part 1 of 2) outlines aircraft abiding norms and regulations fitted with equipment or dummies would Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) depends on how efficiently the marketing aircraft will be retired from active the process of aircraft recycling and for sustainable environment. Towards be useful in educational and training • Deploy qualified, trained and skilled portfolio is organized and the project is Iservice over the next 20 years. It associated intricacies. this end recycling facility is established institutions. Even commercial use is being manpower executed. is expected that this number would with skilled manpower and infrastructure. made by setting up of restaurants inside • Maintain complete documentation significantly increase as old aircraft in 2.0 Aircraft Recycling The facility provides flexible and reliable the fuselage of sufficiently large aircraft to of inventory including stage wise 4.0 Conclusions civil and military services are getting Maintenance schedules as per the solution for scientific dismantling of attract customers. photographs Abandoning of old aircraft alongside replaced by latest model aircraft Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) are aircraft. The facility could be set up at a airport zones, unscientific dismantling of which are superior in technology and regularly followed to keep aircraft in location considering the business interest 3.1 Requirements b) Packaging: aircraft, unsustainable environment and maintenance. The end of life of an aircraft flying condition. At the end of the useful of the stakeholders namely, aircraft Aircraft recycling demands efficient • Customized packaging for each unit/ risk of legal liability are not justifiable and is reached when it is not fit for flying any life of an aircraft it is discarded at zones owners and operators, industrialists, resource management and strict component/part with proper wrapper acceptable. While facilitating disposal of more. It is then, permanently grounded nearer to airport. Due to such discarding marketers and stockiests and customers. adherence to the environmental and id.tags old aircraft in an environment friendly and abandoned. By making use of such under unattended conditions and regulations. The basic requirements to • Customized crates for packaging of manner ‘Aircraft Recycling’ opens up a aircraft it is possible to launch a new unscientific dismantling of aircraft, points 3.0 Process of Aircraft Recycling establish aircraft recycling facility are as components such as engine, nose, wing, new business opportunity to industrialists. business known as ‘Aircraft Recycling’. of serious concern namely, environmental At macro level aircraft recycling follows: control surfaces, landing gears etc. The aims of business of recycling are Recycling involves retrieval of items such pollution and associated legal liability comprises storage and maintenance • Dedicated area for storage of old recovery of maximum items and materials as units, components and parts, and arise. Of late, legislations for sustainability of old aircraft and executing recycling aircraft c) Storage and Shipment: from old aircraft and finding market for it. materials from the old aircraft. Recycling of the environment are enacted and process in an environmental friendly • Infrastructure which includes • Storage with sufficient capacity for of The business structured with appropriate practices are in existence in automotive strictly followed in most of the western manner. The process commences as an equipped hanger space, test facilities, units/components/parts marketing strategy and efficient project and ship industries. While carrying out countries. This led to rethinking among aircraft is received at the facility. The items servicing bays • Repair, test and certification facilities execution would be very profitable. process of recycling there are certain aeronautical community and aircraft retrievable from the aircraft include units, • Qualified, trained and skilled • Customs and shipment statutory requirements to be fulfilled to recycling emerged as a solution as well as components and parts, and materials. manpower Engine recycling could also be considered Prof. C. Subramanian preserve sustainable environment. A few potential business area. It is quite natural Many of these items could be serviced • Efficient planning and execution as an additional area of business. 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