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reetings from SIATI and Aeromag Asia to the participants in the Farnborough Airshow. G As usual, there are a number of Indian Aerospace companies, including the premier Content organisation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, are 6 Extreme Focus on Quality and Precision Editorial Advisory Board exhibiting and also participating as delegates at the Air Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair show this year. Several delegations from both public 8 HAL - India’s Global Identity in Aerospace Air Chief Marshal S. Krishnaswamy (Rtd) defence industries and large, small and medium scale www.aeromag.in n July - August 2018 | Vol 12 | Issue 4 ‘Empowered’ DRDO to Speed Up Delayed Projects PVSM, AVSM, VM & Bar private industries in the aerospace and defence sector Maiden Ground Run 12 for First Green ALH Air Marshal P. Rajkumar (Rtd) are attending the Airshow in pursuit of new customers Dhruv Mk-III 16 Electronics Gains Major Focus in Defence: Ajay Kumar PVSM, AVSM, VM and possible partners and for sourcing materials & Air Marshal Ajit Bhavanani (Rtd) equipment. 18 Creating Synergy and Cooperation in Aerospace PVSM, AVSM, VM India is the world’s largest defence importer and the Rear Admiral K. Mohanan (Rtd), AVSM government is trying its best to diminish this importer-image by transforming it into 20 Innovator in Airborne Solutions Mr. Pushpindar Singh Chopra a defence and aerospace manufacturing hub. There is greater emphasis on making Dr . K. Ram Chand aircraft & military equipment indigenously in collaboration with foreign OEM under ‘Empowered’ DRDO to Speed Up 24 The Trusted Partner of OEMs Mr. J.K.Sharma the Make in India initiative. The recent decision of the Indian government to increase Delayed Projects Mr. Arunakar Mishra the budget spending limits of DRDO will be a boost for various indigenous programs. 28 Cyient Focuses on Communication and Surveillance Air Cmdre. (Rtd) Joseph Varkey India is the largest importer of defence equipment (60 to 70% by value). The in association with Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries government’s proactive policies for ‘Make in India’, combined with Defence AerospAce & Defence 30 AASSC to Promote Skill Development Berlin, Germany Procurement Policy with an ‘Offset’ policy and Strategic Partnership Policy aim at MAnufActuring show th th Convention Center, Detlef Becker building strong and mutually beneficial partnerships between Indian and overseas Aug 9 & 10 2018 HAL Bangalore 32 DAC Approvals to Boost Defence Forces 1 E : [email protected] companies for manufacturing aircraft, defence equipment, various sub-systems, and T : + 497 112317595 components in India. Several Indian Public sector and Private sector companies have 36 Inmarsat Redefines the Future of Aviation Connectivity M : + 491 701626053 acquired advanced technology and are excelling in the exports of military equipment 8 and have successful partnerships with foreign OEMs. Indian SMEs have emerged 39 Nasmyth to Expand Business in India Paris, France as reliable cost effective innovative supply chain partners for India’s aerospace and Marie-Thérèse Bonfigli defence equipment projects, and these have potential for partnership with their 44 AeSI calls for Technology Self-Reliance E : [email protected] counter parts Tier I & Tier II suppliers to foreign OEMs. M : +33 (0)6 89 20 95 68 The Cabinet Committee of Security approved Strategic Partnership Policy last year for 44 Brahmos Validates Service Life Extension developing long-term partnerships between large public or private sector companies Moscow, Russia with overseas OEMs. It also urges Tier-1 and Tier-2 companies to collaborate with small 46 Agni-5 Missile Successfully Tested George Smirnov and medium scale industries in India. This will be a win-win situation as the overseas E : [email protected] companies can benefit from a more business-friendly Indian market with low cost of 48 Navy Commissions Fourth LCU MK-IV from GRSE M : +7 (906)711-03-51 / (495)644-17-33 infrastructure, skilled manpower and knowledge workers and thereby capture bigger 28 Flying Becomes More Popular: Jayant Sinha share in the global market. 50 Sunny Jerome 52 Civil Aviation Ministry to Prepare ‘Vision – 2035 Managing Editor 65 L&T to Produce Transport Launch Canister for BRAHMOS Preethi M. Dr C G Krishnadas Nair Honorary President, SIATI Associate Editor 68 Simulation Advances Industrial 3D Printing

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4 5 PBS has been a pioneer in providing Extreme Focus on Quality environmental control systems. Could you share the latest updates? PBS has been delivering air- and Precision conditioning systems to aircraft and helicopter producers since early 1970s. Our environmental control systems are designed to suit specific requirements of each application. Our latest news is development and production of ECS for jet trainer aircraft L-39 NG of the company PBS Velka Bites’ aircraft and helicopter APUs are Aero Vodochody which is a Czech aircraft operated in the toughest conditions and have producer. Our ECS offer a combination proven to be reliable and also effective in terms of cooling, heating and ventilation, high reliability and long service life. of fuel consumption and life time. PBS UAV jet engines provide state-of-the-art technology which What are the latest achievements of PBS has led to the extraordinary thrust/diameter-to- Velka Bites in Precision Casting segment? weight ratio and a wide starting and operating aerospace production programme Could tell us about your participation PBS belongs to one of the major – helicopter APU and jet engines for in Farnborough Air show? What are the companies in the foundry industry envelope which is positively welcome by major unmanned systems. The DefExpo India highlights? in Europe with a vast experience in target drone and UCAV producers worldwide. The 2018 exhibition helped us not only to PBS has been a traditional exhibitor at the supplying the aerospace industry - rotor Indian market offers great business possibilities understand the “Make in India” programme Farnborough Air show. We anticipate it as and guide wheels of auxiliary power units, for aerospace products manufacturers. PBS conditions but also to identify potential an important event in terms of business turbojet engines and environmental business opportunities. meetings, an opportunity where to meet control system components. These are would like to offer Indian aerospace market its the major aircraft, UAV and helicopter technically complex castings operating complete aerospace production programme – Could you shed some light onto the latest manufacturers. PBS will be showcasing at temperatures of up to 950 °C. The most helicopter APU and jet engines for unmanned developments of PBS TJ150 and PBS TJ80? its turbojet engines PBS TJ150, TJ80 and demanding castings include precision systems, says Roman Kolka, Director of Aerospace The turbojet engine PBS TJ80 has entered TJ40. You are all more than welcome to castings of rotors and guide wheels for the serial production earlier this year and visit the PBS exhibition stand and have PBS TJ100 turbojet engine. These castings Technology Division, PBS Velka Bites, a. s. In currently we are delivering the engines to a conversation with our representatives are made of IN 100, IN 713LC, MAR M247 an interview with Aeromag, he talks about the its first customers. This engine does not there. and IN 792-5A alloys. IN 713LC is used for company’s latest operations and achievements. have much competition and we hope for One of our other goals is to look for rotors and guide wheels of auxiliary power its great potential. The engine meets the new colleagues from aerospace industry. units. We use the lost wax method thanks major UAV producer requirements – low Currently, we are looking for sales to which our investment castings can be Roman Kolka weight of just 12.5 kg, it is small in diameter representatives for the American, Chinese, produced with high dimensional accuracy, Director of Aerospace Technology Division, (235 mm) with power output of 750 W. The Russian and Indian markets. quality and complex shapes. PBS Velka Bites, a. s. engine is lubricated by fuel, can be started To become a sought-after supplier of of fuel consumption and life time. PBS just undergone their final development in-flight and may be used in any position highly reliable solutions for the aerospace UAV jet engines provide state-of-the- and testing phase are our turbojet engines and angle during start and operation. industry is one of the prime goals of PBS art technology which has led to the PBS TJ150 (1,500N thrust) and PBS TJ80 Later this year, we will be officially Velka Bites. How far have you achieved this extraordinary thrust/diameter-to-weight (900 N thrust). Besides our jet engines, we launching our most powerful jet engine goal globally? ratio and a wide starting and operating are striving to find a new partner for our PBS TJ150. Weighing just 19.6 kg and with PBS Velka Bites meets this goal of envelope which is positively welcome by APU and ECS production programme. PBS a diameter of 272 mm, the engine offers providing top quality aerospace products major target drone and UCAV producers APUs are used worldwide in defence as 1,500 N thrust. It features an integrated by following several major aspects – we worldwide. I believe that we are on a right well as in civil airplanes and helicopters. starter-generator with 600 W electrical continuously develop new products way to meet this goal. They operate as air generators for starting power output and is controlled through which correspond both with customers systems and as emergency power and full-authority digital system FADEC. The and market requirements, we follow strict Could you tell us about activities of PBS hydraulic sources. engine can operate at a speed of up to 0.9 EASA procedures in terms of our turbine Velka Bites on the markets of South Asia M, ambient temperature of -50 °C to +45 machinery design and production, we and Middle East? What are the new product PBS Velka Bites has participated in °C and altitudes of up to 9,000 m. It has an invest a lot into R&D and machinery and services? DefExpo India 2018 recently in order to ability of ground and in-flight restart of up equipment in order to maintain and even PBS has been very active in the regions expand its activities within India. How do to 4,000 m with maximum speed of 0.6 M. enhance our internal design, production of South Asia and Middle East. We think you look at Indian aerospace market? Our jet engine development programme is and testing capabilities. Our aircraft that there is a huge potential both for our The Indian market offers great business focused on even more powerful propulsion and helicopter APUs are operated in the turbine engines designed for UAV and possibilities for aerospace products units. We are currently analysing the toughest conditions and have proven UCAV and our helicopter and aircraft APUs manufacturers. PBS would like to offer market requirements for a turbojet engine to be reliable and also effective in terms and ECSs. Our new products which have Indian aerospace market its complete in the thrust range of 2,000 – 4,000 N.

6 7 HAL - India’s Global Identity in Aerospace

Over the past few months, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has marked distinct achievements in various ongoing projects like taking LCA Tejas closer to FOC, indigenous Real Time Operating System (RTOS) in Hawk-i, maiden ground run for Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv Mk-III, record turnover of Rs.18000 Crores, first successful run of Hindustan Turbo- Shaft Engine -1200, successful test-firing of BrahMos missile With this the company expects continued It was for the first time that HAL has (ICG) in five-year timeframe in March from Su-30 MKI fighter jet among “Excellent” MoU rating for the FY 2017- entered into a contract with ICG that 2017 to boost the Low Intensity Maritime others. The state-run aerospace 18 from the government on meeting all includes Performance Based Logistics Operations (LIMO) and Coast Security behemoth has been playing a major the relevant parameters related to its (PBL) support after the delivery of capabilities. role in the defence as well as civil performance. Helicopters for five years. Already, aviation sectors of India through During the FY 2017-18, HAL has produced HAL’s ALH Dhruv Helicopters have been Private Players to design, manufacture and overhaul 40 new aircraft/helicopters and 105 new extensively deployed by ICG for various Manufacture ALH Dhruv of fighters, trainers, helicopters, engines. The company has also carried roles such as Search and Rescue (SAR), Promoting the involvement of private transport aircraft, engines, avionics, out overhaul of 220 aircraft/helicopters casualty evacuation, armed patrol, coastal players in aerospace manufacture, HAL and system equipment. Ranked and 550 engines. It has received orders surveillance, VIP movement and the night has invited private defence manufacturers T Suvarna Raju of 41 Advanced Light Helicopters and 8 SAR. The order reflects the trust on HAL’s to make the civil version of its Advanced CMD, HAL among the world’s top 100 defence Chetak helicopters from Indian Armed capabilities and gives an impetus to Make- Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. The move, companies, HAL is in fact India’s Forces in the financial year. In the other in-India campaign. It reposes faith of which is for the first time in the history of global identity in aerospace. major achievements, the company has the Indian Defence Forces in indigenous India, will give a major boost to defence received Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) ALH which has been serving them with manufacturing and Government’s ‘Make- certificate for its Light Combat Helicopter distinction for a long time. in-India’ initiative. HAL has offered the he Indian Aerospace Industry is overhaul of aircraft, helicopter, engines working as an instrument for achieving (LCH), Certificate of Airworthiness for its The certified helicopter deliveries are indigenous ALH Dhruv’ (Civil version) for witnessing an unprecedented and related systems like avionics, self-reliance in design, manufacture and civil variant Dornier Do-228 from DGCA, scheduled to commence from 2020 manufacturing to potential Indian private Tgrowth and the Hindustan instruments, and accessories. At present, maintenance of aerospace equipment, civil acceptance of Mirage 2000 upgrade by Air onwards. HAL had signed a contract worth companies through Transfer of Technology Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is at the the major programs under progress at transport aircraft, helicopter & missiles and HQ after its Final Operational Clearance etc. around Rs. 5126 Crores for supply of 16 (ToT). forefront spearheading the sector to scale HAL are production of Hawk-AJT, Light diversifying to related areas, managing the HAL has also completed the first successful ALHs (Fixed Wheel) to Indian Coast Guard T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, has said further heights. The state-run aerospace Combat Aircraft (LCA), DO-228 Aircraft, business on commercial lines in a climate run of Hindustan Turbo-Shaft Engine behemoth has been playing a major role in Dhruv-ALH and Cheetal Helicopters, of growing professional competence. -1200 and successful test-firing of BrahMos the defence as well as civil aviation sectors Repair and Overhaul of Jaguar, Kiran MkI/ Over the past few months, the company missile from Su-30 MKI fighter jet. of India through design, manufacture and IA/II, Mirage, HS-748, AN-32, MiG 21, Su- has marked distinct achievements in overhaul of fighters, trainers, helicopters, 30MKI, DO-228 aircraft and ALH, Cheetah / various ongoing projects like taking LCA Maiden Ground Run of First transport aircraft, engines, avionics, and Chetak helicopters etc. Presently, 13 types Tejas closer to FOC, indigenous Real Time Green ALH Dhruv Mk-III system equipment. The resurgence of of aircraft/ helicopters and 17 types of Operating System (RTOS) in Hawk-i, maiden HAL has successfully completed India’s aerospace manufacturing sector engines are being overhauled. In addition, ground run for Advanced Light Helicopter the installation of basic systems and has been remarkable. Not only are the facilities exist for repair/ overhaul of various Dhruv Mk-III among others. conducted the Maiden Ground Run of First profits soaring, the sector is also making its accessories and avionics fitted on aircraft of Green ALH Dhruv Mk-III for Indian Coast presence felt abroad as many Indian firms Russian, Western, and Indigenous designs. All time High Turnover of Rs. 18K Crores Guard. It was handed over to the Rotary are becoming transnational companies. HAL has achieved a landmark turnover Wing R&D Centre, a design house of HAL Ranked among the world’s top 100 defence Recent Major Achievements of over Rs. 18000 Crores (provisional and for integration and certification of 19 new companies, HAL is in fact India’s global In order to overcome the challenges in unaudited) for the year ending March 31, systems. Director General Rajendra Singh, identity in aerospace. the 21st Century, HAL has redefined its 2018. This was the first time HAL crossing Indian Coast Guard, received the contract HAL was established to design, mission and is striving to become a globally Rs.18000 Crores. The corresponding figure documents from T. Suvarna Raju, CMD-HAL development, manufacture, repair and competitive aerospace industry while for the previous year was Rs.17605 crores). during the event held to mark the occasion. First Green ALH Dhruv Mk-III after maiden ground run

8 9 When the coolant becomes a Liquid Tool. capable of performing control & stability augmentation function and auto-pilot modes of helicopters. The indigenous development of the Hardware, Software and Control Law is a fully in-house effort of HAL R&D Centres - RWR&DC and MCSRDC at Bengaluru, SLRDC at Hyderabad and Korwa Division,” said Suvarna Raju. HAL has already indigenised the Cockpit Display System on LCH namely the Integrated Architecture Display System that the Company invited Expression of feature set based on international (IADS) with the participation of Indian Interest (EOI) for identification of Indian specification - ARINC-653, to support private industries and development flight Partner. Considering the increasing need Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) testing is under progress. The LCH has of helicopters in civil operations of the architecture. Key features include address, received its Initial Operational Clearance country, this will be a mega deal from HAL space and time partitioning, priority pre- (IOC) for LCH on August 2017. which is the OEM and Licensor. “HAL is the emptive process scheduling and health Design Authority and Original Equipment monitoring. The RTOS performance has Do-228-201 Upgraded Civil Aircraft Manufacturer (OEM) of ALH-Dhruv. The been validated on the Mission Computer of HAL has addressed “UDAN” “RCS” scheme From aviator to aviator: Let us show you how we Ballooning is another passion Company is now looking forward to HAL’s Hawk-i trainer aircraft. The complete of the government with its DGCA-certified can lift-off together of the Blaser staff developing a reliable Indian Partner (IP) to Operational Flight Program, which 19-seater Do-228-201 upgraded Made in service the potential demand to different includes real-time sensor data processing, India” utility commuter aircraft for civil customers in civil sector in shorter time navigation algorithm computations, operation. HAL-Do-228 is a twin turboprop, span,” said Suvarna Raju. controls and display management and high wing aircraft with a retractable tricycle interface management have been ported landing gear most suitable for regional Hawk-i with Indigenous Avionics System and the RTOS has met all its design connectivity. The Do-228 can be deployed Giving further fillip to increased thrust requirements during the flight. in passenger and cargo transportation, as towards technology development, HAL an air-taxi, for corporate purposes, aircrew has flown the Advanced Jet Trainer LCH Completes Maiden Flight training, maritime surveillance, search (AJT) Hawk-i for the first time with an with Indigenous AFCS and rescue, border patrolling and medical indigenous Real Time Operating System HAL has successfully carried out the evacuation missions. (RTOS) developed by it. The feat is first flight of the Light Combat Helicopter The aircraft is considered by many as the another milestone for HAL as it is the first (Technology Demonstrator) with future of regional connectivity in India. Titanium machining indigenous RTOS that has been developed indigenous Automatic Flight Control The salient features of the aircraft include in the country from scratch, and it is also System (AFCS). The flight of the LCH using Short take Off & Landing (STOL), Capable of the first instance that an indigenous RTOS the HAL’s own designed and developed flying from semi-prepared runways, High Other Coolant brands Blaser Coolant has been certified by CEMILAC. The RTOS AFCS has been the first time in the country. fuel & payload capacity, Low maintenance 0.2 mm) is the system software which provides a The LCH has flown the maiden flight cost and within India, Economical fuel standard run-time environment for real- flawlessly for about 20 minutes with the consumption, Capable of flying long time applications execution in a safe and engagement of the system throughout. distances/ multi-hops, High cruising 0.1 (Tool wear (Tool reliable manner. The HAL-funded indigenous AFCS speed in its class, Quick convertibility in Advanced modules like network stack development project will replace the other roles and Full spares, Tools, Training, Vb and file system have been co-developed high value imported system. “The AFCS Documentation support throughout life 35 45 80 with IIT- Kharagpur which also carried out is a digital four-axis flight control system within India. formal method-based verification of the Cutting Time (min), fz 0.15mm fz: feed rate per tooth RTOS kernel. At present, avionics systems in India are developed using commercial RTOS procured from foreign suppliers. The import of technology leads to high cost, provides very limited flexibility in incorporating new features to new hardware platforms and are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. To overcome this dependency and achieve self-reliance, HAL Metalworking fluids to optimize had earlier taken up the onus of designing productivity, economic efficiency an indigenous RTOS for safety-critical and and machining quality. mission-critical avionics systems. The HAL-RTOS provides a comprehensive Blaser Swisslube India Pvt. Ltd. 10 Gurgaon, Pin – 122002, India T 0124 4994000 [email protected] www.blaser.com11 ‘Empowered’ DRDO to Speed Up Delayed Projects

empowered to reallocate funds, reduce, and enhance costs of projects/programmes within their delegated powers. The powers of Director General (DG) have been enhanced from Rs.3 Crore to Rs.5 Crore for sanctioning Research projects to Universities, Technological Institutions and to Indigenous Defence Industry under the Technology Development Fund Scheme of DRDO. Powers of post-contract management and maintenance support in respect of contracts for which CFA is the Ministry of Defence, have been delegated to Directors General of DRDO in line with the delegations already made to the Armed Forces. Delegations for Hygiene and Maintenance Contracts, training expenses, miscellaneous and contingent activities have been rationalised and enhanced Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister to ensure that sanctions are given at the lose on the heels of delegating the Directors General (DG) enhanced from Director and DG levels with minimal flow of more financial powers to Armed Rs.50 Crores to Rs.75 Crores. The ministry files to DRDO HQ. CForces in the last one year, has approved the enhancement of powers Consequently, the powers for sanctioning Defence Research and Development for Proprietary Article Certificate (PAC) of projects and for procurements that were Organisation (DRDO), India’s apex cases from Rs.50 Crores to Rs.150 Crores for hitherto with the Secretary Defence R&D defence R&D organisation, too gets Secretary Defence (R&D); and from Rs.25 have now been delegated to the Directors financially empowered. Aimed at the Crores to Rs.75 Crores for DGs; and for General of DRDO and the delegation to enhancement of Defence Research the Secretary, Defence R&D has been establishments with improved efficiency doubled, several powers relating to day- and effectiveness, the Defence Ministry to-day functioning that were centralised has finally decided to delegate greater at DRDO HQ have now been delegated to financial autonomy to various authorities. the DGs and Lab Directors. The delegations This wind of change in Defence Research also bring flexibility in Universities and and Development (R&D), announced by by indigenous defence industry. All the the Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, delegations that had been made in respect is intended to neutralise the ill-effects of of the services have also been extended to over-centralisation and facilitate quicker the DRDO. decision making in defence manufacturing and the ongoing indigenisation. Above Revival of Defunct DSTMC all, the new decision is expected to put Another major step the Narendra the defence and procurement projects Modi government has taken towards that have been lagging due to various Lab Directors it is from Rs.2 Crores to Rs.5 restructuring and revamping the DRDO constraints in top gear. Crores for Lab Directors. is by reviving the defunct DRDO Science The approval also includes the and Technology Management Council What are the new powers delegated? enhancement of powers for Single Tender (DSTMC). The revival of the council is under The delegated powers now stand cases from Rs. 50 Crore to Rs.75 Crores for the chairmanship of Principal Scientific enhanced are the following. The Powers Secretary Defence (R&D); from Rs. 25 Crores Advisor K Vijayraghavan with Secretary, of Secretary, Defence R&D, to sanction to Rs.37.5 Crores for DGs; and from Rs.1 DRDO; Chairman, Indian Space Research projects and for procurements enhanced Crore to Rs.2.5 Crores for Lab Directors. Organisation (ISRO); Chairman, Atomic from Rs.75 Crores to Rs. 150 Crores and for All Competent Financial Authority are Energy Commission; and secretaries of the

12 13 induction of Arjun Mark-II with 73 upgrades MARPOSS AEROSPACE is yet to be inducted into the army which is facing shortage of combat vehicles. The two-tier Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) YOUR WORK IN GOOD HANDS System development, began in the late 90s is yet to become operational. Two Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Process monitoring aircraft, approved in 2013 will be ready only Documentation by 2024. The Nirbhay land attack cruise missile is yet to be combat ready. But, with these changing measures department of science and technology, Rs.5000 Crores is for strategic systems. announced by the ministry, are expected and department of earth sciences as other DRDO needs at least Rs.5000-6000 Crores to make big changes to these projects members. The reconstituted DSTMC is a more for R&D. So, greater decentralisation as DRDO can exercise its decision- high-profile body to chart the future of of funding powers is certainly appreciable, making power more easily. Looking at DRDO laboratories in synergy with the but the government needs to implement the geographically dispersed Clusters MRO Tools science and technology department. them effectively at the earliest if DRDO is to and Laboratories, this move will greatly DSTMC will do a review of the functioning become truly efficient. reduce file movements to and from the of all 42 laboratories of the DRDO The new decision could bring change to headquarters and facilitate faster decision- and existing science and technology the common accusation that project delays making. The Director Generals of DRDO laboratories so that there is no overlap of have become a “part and parcel of DRDO’s has expressed their satisfaction at this work and synergy between the defence, functioning”. In March, Parliament’s major initiative by the Government and space, atomic energy, and educational standing committee on defence, headed have opined that these forward-looking institutions involved in high-end research. by BC Khanduri, hauled up the DRDO for measures would ensure that majority of The Council will also decide on research serious delays in projects and wastage the decisions relating to implementation and development priorities in the defence of tax-payers’ money by leaving projects and functioning would largely be taken sector and will set the agenda for the mid-way. Over Rs.2.65 Lakh Crores within the technology clusters whereas DRDO to engage in top end technologies worth projects have been inducted or policy issues would primarily come to the or functional day-to-day technologies. are under induction into the military, Government. Process monitoring but most projects are hit by huge time The setting up of DSTMC and the Machine Protection Why is the Delegation of and cost overruns, except some like the empowerment of DRDO’s financial powers Financial Powers Good? Agni project. The LCA Tejas project was are all designed to boost indigenisation Fastner holes inspection The new decision to delegate more originally supposed to be completed by and promote domestic industry to build financial powers to the DRDO will provide 2008, but, the date of completion has been high-end platforms to reduce global it with some much-awaited autonomy as revised to June 2019. But, now the LCA reliance for military hardware. Let’s hope well as decision-making power. Reposing project has failed to meet another deadline that these amendments will give major greater decision-making powers with to get Final Operational Clearance. fillip to the delayed defence projects the Secretary, Defence Research and Similarly, the Kaveri Aero Engine is facing and strengthen the indigenous defence Development—who serves as DRDO several constraints in its development. The manufacturing sector. chief—and its seven directors-general (DGs) who serve as cluster-heads for the broad areas of DRDO’s research-focus is a welcome step in the light of ongoing defence indigenisation drive. One of the major hurdles before DRDO is the lack of adequate funding and the autonomy to use the allotted funds. The DRDO chief can now sanction projects/ procurement up to Rs 150 crore while the DGs can sanction projects up to Rs 75 crore. This allows them to take up new projects of strategic importance. 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All these give tremendous growth opportunities to electronics and avionics manufacturers. Earlier, the focus was mainly given to the military sector in defence, but now cyber Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao, Treasurer INAE, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. V K Aatre, Chairman, INAE Bangalore Chapter, Dr. K R and electronic warfare domains, which are the Srinivasan, Past President, IIScAA, at the workshop on Electronics Manufacturing at BEL, Bangalore. Ajay Kumar. years. All these give tremendous growth The Defence Production Policy promotes two determining factors of a country’s defence Electronic Development Fund, an opportunities to electronics and avionics the participation of private players in the capabilities, demand special attention. Therefore, initiative targeted to support more manufacturers. Earlier, the focus was mainly industry. The Prime Minister has launched electronics sector receives a great attention innovations in the electronic sector, has given to the military sector in defence, but the IDEX team (Innovation in Defence for approved, by March 2017, a total corpus of now cyber and electronic warfare domains, Excellence) in April 2018 as an effort to bring Dr Ajay Kumar from defence perspective,” says Dr Ajay Kumar, Rs. 11000 Crores of which Rs.1000 Crores is which are the two determining factors of MSME, startups to work in the sector by Secretary, Secretary, Department of Defence Production. government support. The fund has been a country’s defence capabilities, demand being a framework that will be an interface Department of Defence Production utilising to support those companies who special attention. Therefore, electronics to interact with the defence forces and oday, there is an increasing a series of initiatives from the government manufacturing sector. These are healthy are willing to take risky projects in the sector receives a great attention from understand the problems, requirements dependence on electronics in side through extensive consultation with trends that need to be followed,” he said. sector. They also focus on developing new defence perspective,” he said. and try to solve them in a trusted Tthe defence sector in India like stakeholders, academicians etc. These There are other significant progresses. areas with the help of Centre of Excellence Developing electronic products in the environment. IDEX has been steered by everywhere else. And, this is visible both policies continue to be relevant even now,” Mobile phone assembly and components like IISc, IITs etc. All these indicate only defence industry is more difficult and Defence Innovation Organisation, which on the weapon as well as day-to-day he said. manufacture sector has seen 103 new the tip of the iceberg and there are many challenging than that for the civilian is created by Bharat Electronics Limited operations sides. Artificial Intelligence is In the last four years, there have units being set up in the last three years. other things that brought forth significant purpose. In defence sector, sustenance and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Other increasingly becoming the order of the day been more than 150 investments in Mobile phones are one single item that changes in the base of sector during over a long period is more important defence firms are also going to be part of it and it is expected to witness a huge growth the electronic sector which are worth constitutes the biggest fraction in the total 2012-18. compared to civilian sector, where in future,” said Ajay Kumar. in the coming years. Electronics play a over 1.25 Lakh Crores. It includes both consumption if electronics goods in India. Electronics manufacture is one of the obsolescence moves along with the Another important feature is the new prominent role in achieving success in the multinational and Indian companies. “In The total production of mobile phones sectors in which Make in India has made changing technologies. The drawbacks of offset guidelines, using which government field and hence receives great attention, fact, today wherever in the world there has increased to 19000 Crores in 2014-15 visible impacts and has tremendous critical technologies can lead to denial of organisations, DRDO, PSUs, DPSUs, said Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department happens a discussion on investments in to 1.4 Lakh Crores this year, achieving a potential to make use of. There are many access at crucial times. It can lead to lack academia can take investments in new of Defence Production. He was addressing electronics sector, India secures a spot in remarkable seven-time growth. It is not areas in the sector where India still have of control on mission critical operations. technologies. Electronics is going to be an a workshop on Electronics Manufacturing the concentration zone. We are one of the only mobile phones but several other to make progress. “One of them is the Counterfeit chips with malicious circuitry integral part in all the new technologies organised by the Bangalore chapter of countries which the biggest and best of the items like smart TVs, which saw a growth indigenous chip design and manufacture. can lead to consequences adverse to the in defence sector. “Today, there is Indian National Academy of Engineering companies do analyse for expanding their of 1.5 times more in the last three years, Despite significant efforts, a commercial- interests of defence forces. encouragement and big multipliers if (INAE) at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), business,” he added. LED light with 3 times growth in three scale chip manufacturing facility is yet to There is a need to make weapons smarter new JVs are made by offset providers with Bangalore. years, automotive electronics, solar cell become a reality in the country. and autonomous. There is a great demand Indian industry. Ajay Kumar has said that when he joined Electronics in Commercial Sector manufacture etc. are contributing to the Though we have a semiconductor for increasing unmanned capabilities The implementation of public the then Department of Information The biggest success is that a lot of Indian growth of the sector. complex operational at Mohali, to have an by making the weapons self-aware and procurement order is another thing. MoD Technology in 2011, he was entrusted with companies, which are not mainly in the “We have made landmark achievements ecosystem of designing and fabrication react to adverse situations. The use of has asked all DPSUs to give preference the task of development of electronics electronics manufacture, have decided in the development of indigenous of chips and creating a thrusted supply augmented reality to support the soldier to domestically manufactured defence manufacturing. At that time, the industry to enter the sector over the last few years, conditional access systems for Set-Top chain around that continues to be an at front, use of 3-D Printing to create product over the imported ones. We are in scenario was very pessimistic as people seeing the competent opportunities. The Boxes (STBs). We were importing all the elusive wish as far as India is concerned. I specialised components and spares within the process of identifying products to be thought that after the signing of ITA, companies like Hero group, Adani, Tata, components of the Conditional Access think this is one area of challenge we need the shortest possible time and for very promoted through indigenisation and this there would be an increasing dependence Sterlite, Lava, among others who chose to Systems (CAS), which is the heart of STBs, to collectively work together and bring sophisticated & complex designs, create include electronics goods too,” he said. on imports and the electronics imports make fresh investments and several other till about 2015. Then, a joint initiative by changes,” he said. ubiquitous communication in difficult The government is also looking forward will exceed all other items shortly. “But are looking to focus in the sector with Centre for Development of Advanced and inaccessible terrain, enemy territory, to setting up a testing infrastructure for the government started looking at the more thrust. A lot of Indian companies Computing (CDAC) and an industry A Defence Perspective of create encryption and decryptions easily defence electronics. Also, there are efforts electronics sector a lot more seriously are having the confidence to come out partner from Bangalore has developed Electronics Sector are some of the factors which will have to promote indigenisation of electronic and renamed the department itself with IPOs, successfully navigate them and and deployed around 5 Lakhs boxes in “India is one of the fastest growing civil significant influence in the coming days. goods. There is a task force set up to to Department of Electronics and do well in the share market. This is the two years. Now, the number of STBs with aviation markets in the world. Our space The Ministry of Defence has taken explore the possibilities of AI in defence IT. Thereafter, the national Policy on reflection of the confidence of investors to Indian-made CAS is more than 12 Lakhs. as well as aerospace sectors are marking numerous initiatives to support and and all DPSUs have been asked to develop Electronics came out in 2012, followed by put their money into the Indian electronic Now, they are focusing on exports,” added exceedingly rapid growth over the last few increase thrust the electronics sector. their own AI roadmap,” he said.

16 17 Creating Synergy and DAC Clears Triumf Missile System Deal

involving ministers of foreign affairs and Cooperation in Aerospace defence from both sides. The talks did not happen and is slated for a future date. Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and proactive defence The missile system can detect, track, and procurement policies including offset clause are aimed at the destroy hostile strategic bombers, stealth growth of industry, employment, and wealth generation. DPP gives fighters, spy planes, missiles, and drones preference for procurement of aerospace and defence equipment at a range of up to 400km and altitude of made in India. Under ‘Make in India’ programme, the equipment 30km. Radars (primary acquisition one ndia is fast moving forward with the finance ministry for clearance and the PM- has 600-Km range) can track hundreds of may be designed and built in India by the Indian companies in S-400 Triumf Missile deal with Russia led Cabinet Committee on Security for targets simultaneously. It can intercept collaboration with foreign OEMs, wherever is required or with Ias the Defence Ministry is clearing the the final nod. The country’s top political even ballistic missiles with velocity of 4800 collaboration with Indian R&D organisations. By being ‘a Gateway’ hurdles despite the looming threat of US leadership will decide when the actual metres per second. Russia boasts that the to Indian Aerospace business and global cooperation, SIATI brings sanctions. The Defence Acquisition Council contract can be inked. As per the deal, India S-400 can radar-lock and shoot down even together various industries, R&D and other organisations in the (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister will procure five squadrons of S-400 Triumf the fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft. Nirmala Sitharaman has reportedly anti-aircraft or anti-missile systems from According to the plan, India will induct country engaged in the field of aerospace on a common platform approved the “minor deviations” in the Russia. first squadron in two years after the to provide interaction among themselves as well as with overseas Rs.39000 Crore deal that had emerged The clearance comes days after US contract is signed and complete the deal industries or organisations to enhance growth opportunities for all, during the recently concluded Indo-Russia ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley had said within five years. IAF will integrate S-400 says Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair, President, Society of Indian Aerospace commercial negotiations. The deal gained in an interview with India’s NDTV earlier with its IACCS (Integrated air command and Technologies & Industries (SIATI). In an interview with preliminary approval from the DAC in 2016. this week that the issue of Russian defence control system) network of sensors and According to sources, the S-400 contract with India would be discussed weapons to further enhance their lethality Aeromag, Dr. Nair talks about the growth of Indian procurement case will now go to the during the first round of 2+2 US-India talks, and plug gaps in the country’s airspace. Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair aerospace sector and analyses the challenges. President SIATI How do you assess the growth of Indian and wealth generation. DPP gives considerably for energising the Indian of the recent tenders from DRDO/other emphasising to the foreign OEMs the need bestowing ‘SIATI Awards for Excellence Aerospace Sector? What are the challenges preference for procurement of aerospace aerospace eco-systems creating efficient Development organisations indicate boldly for indigenous manufacture either on their in Indigenous Development’. So far 168 ahead? and defence equipment made in partnership among themselves and with that no IPR will be given to the SME or own or through partnership with Indian industries have been honoured with SIATI India is among a few countries which India. Under ‘Make in India’ program, overseas industries. industry partner who develop the items, companies. Over the years a large number awards. have maximum air passenger growth per subsystems etc for which only concept of joint ventures fully owned subsidiaries • The International Institute for Aerospace annum of around 12 to 15%. India has What role could be played by the SMEs is given by R&D organisation and fully- and strategic collaborations between Engineering and Management (IIAEM) was about 63 active airports. Government’s in the ongoing indigenisation drive in detailed design & prototype development foreign OEMs and Indian companies have conceived by SIATI and established under policy on public-private sector partnership aerospace and defence sector? What are is done by the SME/industry development been realized. the direction of a high-level committee for airports and support for upgrading the initiatives by SIATI in this regard? partners. If the IPR will be the total • SIATI has been conducting a number with Dr. K Kasturirangan, Member airports as well as opening new regional SIATI was founded over two decades ago property of the development agency, of awareness workshops and seminars Planning, Chairman Airport Authority, Air airports are further facilitating the growth and have supported the development under such condition it is illogical to expect on the business opportunities every year India and with members from aerospace of domestic and international traffic. This of several SMEs, a reliable cost-effective participation from SMEs and from private for the Indian private sector industries & industries both public and private sector in means induction of many regional jets, supply chain and innovation partners industry. SMEs based on the national aerospace and collaboration with Jain University. turboprops, and large long-haul aircraft. for India’s aerospace projects. However, defence projects and also arising out of a It is a matter of pride for SIATI that IIAEM This gives tremendous opportunity for greater synergy and cooperation is required Could you talk about how SIATI facilitates offset opportunities in the last 5 years has grown and is offering the growth of domestic civil aviation and between the SMEs and the aerospace & and promotes the growth of Aerospace • SIATI has conducted several training specialised programs leading to graduate aircraft industries to set up manufacturing, the equipment may be designed and defence PSUs and private sector industries. industry in India with foreign collaborations workshops on the subjects useful to its and post graduate degree in Aerospace assembly as well as MRO facilities for built in India by the Indian companies For this, initiative must come from both and tie ups? What are the latest activities? member companies such as procedure Engineering. Several short courses aircraft / engines and equipment. in collaboration with foreign OEMs, the sides. Unfortunately, several SMEs SIATI’s motto is ‘Growth through for indigenisation, materials & equipment (two-day, three-day and the like) have wherever is required or with collaboration and even some private industries having Partnership’. SIATI was involved in required to be indigenously developed, been designed and are being regularly The government promotes private with Indian R&D organisations. What is partnered in the development projects are organising the first ever airshow in associated technologies, certificationconducted for working executives, participation in defence and aerospace required from the Government and the totally ignored when the project become India and exhibition along with PSUs requirements and the like. engineers and technicians by IIAEM, Jain manufacture to achieve self-reliance concerned procurement agencies is to successful and goes into series production and private sector industries. SIATI • The Defence offset policy has come University jointly with SIATI. through the Make in India initiative. What ensure compliance. Unfortunately, the and assigned to a bigger industry selected conducted the first Heli-exhibition and into existence due to consistent efforts • As the Government of India announced needs to be done further to promote implementation of the policy seems to by public tender. Although there are seminar and co-organised many airport of SIATI along with HAL. It is a matter of the policy for skilling technicians / this and forge more public-private be lagging, as the ground reality is that policies to protect the interests of the SME / & aviation seminars and exhibitions. pride that SIATI has been always consulted engineers for various industries under the partnerships? we continue to import, even when the private industry who partnered during the SIATI has been mobilising participation for modifications and improvements National Skill Council, SIATI took initiative to Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative indigenous products are available. development to ensure that they get bulk of private industries, particularly SMEs in of the offset policy and many of our form an Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill and proactive defence procurement Teamwork among the DRDO and other orders for the items developed by them, the Aero India and several international recommendations have been incorporated. Council under the aegis of National Skill policies including offset clause are aimed R&D organisations, defence public sectors this is not practiced. airshows and arranged B2B meetings to • Excellence in R&D and innovations Development Corporation, Government of at the growth of industry, employment, and private sectors need to improve It is surprising and very sad that some facilitate cooperation. SIATI has been by members are being recognised by India.

18 19 Innovator in Airborne Solutions

Following an intensive period of development and testing, BIRD Aerosystems has just uncovered the SPREOS DIRCM solution in its production configuration. BIRD Aerosystems’ SPREOS is an Ideal solution for a range of airborne platforms, including military helicopters and transport aircraft, as it ensures optimal protection against different MANPADS threat types. “India holds very big potential for BIRD Aerosystems. We believe that the offering of SPREOS under a local industry partnership will bring a real added value to the Indian MOD, as well as act as a force multiplier to the Indian defence industries, says Shaul Mazor, VP Marketing and Business Development, BIRD Aerosystems. In an interview with

Aeromag, he talks about the company’s Shaul Mazor latest innovations and its plans for India. VP Marketing and Business Development, BIRD Aerosystems

What are the latest developments of in the field of aerial surveillance is the integration with a Communications BIRD’s operations in Asian and Middle East ASIO in its new configuration. The new Intelligence (COMINT) sensor that monitors markets? configuration of the ASIO integrates several the suspected vessels communications BIRD is working in two main lines of pre-mission intelligence information patterns. Business: AMPS missile protection systems along with a unique real-time airborne and the ASIO which is our airborne sensor configuration and sophisticated Please shed some light onto the recent surveillance solutions. Both solutions are data analysis tools, that altogether developments in BIRD’s Airborne Missile offered in ASIA and the Middle East and provide alerts of out of the ordinary and Protection Solutions. have been in operational use by many suspicious targets or activities. Ideal for Following an intensive period of different countries. The latest development maritime surveillance, the ASIO MPA development and testing, we have just that was recently announced in ASIA was (maritime patrol aircraft) can identify and uncovered the SPREOS DIRCM solution our patented SPREOS DIRCM solution. investigate suspicious activities indicative in its production configuration. BIRD SPREOS enhances aircraft protection by of smuggling operations, piracy. or terror Aerosystems' SPREOS is an Ideal solution uniquely confirming any incoming threat threats. for a range of airborne platforms, including and then actively jamming it with an Prior to the flight, ASIO operators analyse military helicopters and transport aircraft, advanced dual band Laser jammer. SPREOS satellite images of the mission area along as it ensures optimal protection against offers a single and lightweight LRU which is with Automatic Identification System (AIS) different MANPADS threat types. the most compact and lightweight DIRCM data of the sailing vessels, automatically The system can be easily integrated with in the market, with the possibility of being flagging suspicious activities that will be all types of Missile Warning Systems (MWS) installed on any platform that requires further investigated by the ASIO MPA and upon receiving a pre-alarm from the enhanced protection. (maritime patrol aircraft). During the flight, MWS, SPREOS slews to the direction of the ASIO MPA surveillance sensors will the threat, activates its multi-band radar Could you talk about your latest products supplement the pre-flight analysed data functionality, confirms and tracks the threat and solutions in aerial surveillance? with real-time information received from while analysing its unique information BIRD Aerosystems’ latest development the onboard sensors, including unique (velocity, distance, position, RCS) to enable

20 040218_IDEX 2019_AEROMAG 20.5x28cm.indd 1 3/4/1821 10:26 AM the most effective jamming response. Could you talk about BIRD Aerosystems’ Service Management, which includes Following the confirmation, SPREOS participation in Farnborough Airshow? Operation Control and Planning Center deploys its multiband countermeasure What are the highlights? (OCPC) to manage all aspects of ILS, laser to jam the threat while constantly BIRD Aerosystems will showcase the Operational and maintenance materials, performing kill assessment by monitoring advanced configuration of its ASIO solution documentation and training for pilots, of the threat and real-time assessment for the first time in Farnborough Airshow. technicians, and MSE system operators, whether it has been defeated and how Integrating several pre-mission intelligence Ground Support and Test Equipment (GSE effective is the protection. information along with a unique real- & TE). We also offer Rapid repair capability Utilizing a proprietary multi-band laser time airborne sensor configuration and through on-site Depot Repair Center, Spare jamming, the SPREOS eliminates all the sophisticated data analysis tools, the ASIO Parts Support using Algorithm-driven false alarms and ensures that only actual solution automatically alerts the mission spare parts availability prediction, and threats are jammed. Combining multiple operators of suspicious targets and Aircraft Maintenance. independent laser generators, including activities. the latest QCL technology, the system can counter latest generation threats. SPREOS Could you elaborate on BIRD’s Aviation is the most compact and lightweight Logistics Services? DIRCM available today, With a weight of BIRD Aerosystems believes that it is less than 13Kg. not enough to provide excellent and advanced systems and that the customers How do you look at India as a market for are looking to us to provide them with BIRD’s business? What are the products a turn-key program that include system BIRD Aerosystems could offer to Indian design, system integration and installation, defence and aerospace? ground testing, flight testing and system India holds very big potential for certification. BIRD Aerosystems. We believe that the We also believe that after delivering offering of SPREOS under a local industry airborne solutions to our customers we partnership will bring a real added value should additionally offer them aviation to the Indian MOD, as well as act as a force logistics services that will enable them multiplier to the Indian defence industries. to reach the highest aircraft availability possible. In this sense we offer Complete

22 23 The Trusted Partner of OEMs

Driven by the ability to respond with speed, QuEST Global is effective in deploying the latest technologies, process advancements and engineering tools for advancing customers’ position in the market. “As Indian defence procurement is likely to grow at a brisk pace, we expect the production and aftermarket segments poised to expand hugely, where OEMs will be looking to work with Indian companies under the offset clause. We are continuously building capabilities and footprint in the country to participate in the abundant opportunities and address the challenges in this sector, says Steve Gerber, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Accounts, QuEST Global in an interview with Aeromag.

Steve Gerber Sr. Vice President, Strategic Accounts, QuEST Global

Over the last two decades, QuEST for innovation, productivity, quality, and engineering and technology capability Global has been striving to be the most overall effectiveness. and capacity to help our customers meet recognised and trusted global engineering the current and emerging challenges of partner. How successful has been QuEST in How does QuEST cater to the the industry. We are one of the leading achieving its mission? requirements of thriving Indian Aerospace engineering service providers in the At QuEST, we focus on earning customers’ and Defence sector? Could you talk about aerospace and aero engines industry. Our trust by addressing their challenges your business operations in India? services have always been associated with through innovative and adaptive solutions QuEST has significant aerospaceprocess, tool and technology innovations that leverage the company’s deep and capabilities in India, with offices in which enable our customers to transform broad strengths across the product Bengaluru, Trivandrum, Chennai, Pune, and their businesses. life cycle (PLC). Driven by the ability to Belgaum. We are continuously building The large global demand for new aircraft respond with speed, QuEST is effective in capabilities and footprint in the country to over the next decade is a big challenge deploying the latest technologies, process participate in the abundant opportunities for all OEMs to deliver on time and with advancements and engineering tools and address the challenges in this sector. quality. Currently the Aerospace supply for advancing customers’ position in the As Indian defence procurement is likely base is hard-pressed to meet these market. to grow at a brisk pace, we expect the increasing requirements. QuEST sees We also leverage our unique local-global production and aftermarket segments huge opportunity on the right side of operating model to service clients with the poised to expand hugely, where OEMs will the product lifecycle in manufacturing, best cost global teams who possess strong be looking to work with Indian companies supply chain, and aftermarket services. The engineering, technology, and customer under the offset clause. As an approved company’s efforts have been to expand service experience. Our objective is to defence partner in India for OEMs, we have these capabilities and capacity leveraging bring maximum value to our customers undertaken several projects under the our experience in aerospace engineering and build long term relationships. offset clause and are keen to increase our design, analysis, and detailing. We have As a result of these sustained efforts, commitment in this arena. developed many new innovative solutions today, QuEST is the trusted partner like AR 360 for repair and maintenance of for many prominent OEMs and Tier 1 QuEST Global is looking forward to aero engines that provide game changing companies in the industry, with several developing and expanding its aerospace improvements in lead time, cost, and of these associations lasting for more capabilities. Could you elaborate on the quality in each of these areas. than a decade. We have been publicly expansion plans? In addition, QuEST continues to make recognized by our strategic customers QuEST’s strategy is to continuously build significant investments in digital

24 25 Def. Minister Urges IAF to Promote Indigenisation

operation from ALGs, accelerated fighter operations and Garud Assault Drill. Sitharaman has also commended the IAF for the key role played by it in nation building by way of promoting regional connectivity by rendering support towards the UDAN scheme. “The IAF has opened up several of its airfields for civil aircraft The Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, addressing the IAF Commanders’ Conference. Dr. operations in furtherance of Subhash Bhamre, Minister of State for Defence, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff etc. the scheme. are also seen. The IAF has set up a manufacturing by enhancing IoT, How strong is QuEST’s client base management solutions like IoT based asset hile laying down has played a leadership role exercise was very fruitful in precedence on several aspects Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, globally? Could you talk about your major tracking and Analytics Response Center her vision for in jointmanship which was testing IAFs surge operations of jointness as suggested and software capabilities to improve our clients and the products & services offered (ARC) which are automated data analytical Wcontribution of evident during the exercise capability, logistics supply by the Prime Minister. It has customers’ market competitiveness and to them? tools to proactively predict late hardware the Indian Air Force towards and congratulated the Army chain, rapid augmentation of taken great efforts for having time to market. We are applying these new QuEST has long standing, trusted & production stoppages well in advance of indigenisation, The Defence and Navy for supporting the personnel, inter theatre move issued a path-breaking order capabilities to our manufacturing, supply strategic partnerships with top airframe, occurrence. Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, Air Force in achieving the of forces, communication empowering the CINCAN to chain and aftermarket solutions. aero engine, and aero systems companies. has emphasised that being a objectives of Gagan Shakti,” network and reliability of exercise full control over the Our bouquet of engineering services Could you talk about QuEST’s main tech intensive service the IAF she said. equipment & systems. It IAF officers deputed to work Could you share with us the details of and solutions span the entire aerospace attractions at Farnborough International should pioneer in laying the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief would be pertinent to recall with him,” she said. The two- your products and services in civil and product life cycle. From design to Airshow? How do you look at the event as a roadmap for absorption and Marshal BS Dhanoa has briefed that the minister had visited day conference has discussed military engine segment? Aftermarket and Electrical/Embedded platform to expand your business? production of high end aviation on the status of the IAF and on North Eastern Sector during the operational, maintenance and Mechanical, QuEST’s depth and Farnborough International Airshow technology products in India Exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’, which the Exercise to witness Air to and administrative takeaways As a pure play engineering Services breadth is able to meet the ever-changing (FIA), is one of the largest industry and propel India’s growth in was conducted in April this Ground weapon delivery by identified during the Exercise Company, we serve aerospace, aero requirements of our customers. We pride events, scheduled to be held in the UK these sectors as envisaged year. CAS highlighted that the IAF fighters and helicopters, and the way ahead. engines, automotive, rail, power, oil ourselves in effectively adapting our from July 16 – 22 this year. FIA is at the in Government of India’s and gas, medical devices, and hi-tech capabilities to the needs and challenges of forefront of emerging technologies and ‘Make in India’ policy in industries. We collaborate with our our customers. As a result, we have design, supporting change to evolve the future the next 15 years. She Job Work for Laser Marking on Wire/Cables customers to accelerate their new product manufacturing, aftermarket, and supply of the aerospace industry. With over 1500 was addressing the first Print Specification development, enable first time right in chain solutions deployed across the globe exhibiting companies and 73,000 trade biannual IAF Commanders’ Ÿ Standard Specification : Up to 96 character manufacturing and support the product including North America, Europe, and Asia. visitors, the show facilitates interactions Conference of 2018 at per identification. Barcode Marking Possible. Ÿ Character set : Full uppercase and throughout its operational life. QuEST and business opportunities for participants Air Headquarters (Vayu lowercase alplanumeric ( A-Z,0-9) plus extra has deep understanding of aero industry There is a great demand for automation around the world. Bhawan). characters. . commercial and military products and we in the global aerospace and defence As an associate sponsor for this global Sitharaman has praised Wire Size Range: Ÿ use latest technology tools and processes manufacturing sector. Could you shed event, QuEST will be highlighting its the exemplary conduct 0.8 mm to 6.35 mm ( 0.031” - 0.25”) Ÿ OD 26 AWG - 6 AWG nominal. to design and develop these products for some light onto the automation solutions expertise across various aero industry of IAF’s biggest exercise Ÿ Single core or multi core wire and cable. our customers. provided by QuEST? products (engines, structures, and systems) in the recent times. She Cable Length: Our services like Quality non-conformance We’re helping our customers to transform and will be demonstrating expertise has complimented all Ÿ Minimum 150 mm (6 in.) dispositioning and management, supply from model-based definition to model- in aero structures and engines design personnel for sustaining Ÿ Unlimited maximum cable length. chain management & analytics as well as based enterprise. Towards this, we have & Analysis, embedded & electronics round the clock operations Wire Types our manufacturing engineering solutions established two digital manufacturing systems, operations excellence and in the most professional Polymide / Kapton wires, Dispersion coated Teflon ( PTFE ), ETFE and FEP or Teflon tape result in significant improvements in on labs that will leverage model-based aftermarket services and solutions. manner. “The Exercise wrapped ( TKT / TK ). Teflon ( PTFE), Tefzel time delivery and quality of complex aero design [MBD] which links engineering, We will also showcase how we are ‘Gagan Shakti’ was a (ETFE, XLETFE) or FEP e.g. BMS 13-48, products supporting both Civil and Military manufacturing, and supply chain in real leveraging our digital/IOT capabilities landmark exercise for M22759/32 etc. Aerospace. Similarly, we support products time, thus enabling faster and better and technologies to help our customers IAF. The focus of the Horizontal and vertical mark spacing in the civil and military aftermarket with decision making in factories, reduction of meet the challenges ahead. We see exercise was to draw Ÿ Between 25mm and 1000mm (1 in 39 in) repair solutions and product improvements cycle time, and [enable us to] accrue the Farnborough as an excellent platform to lessons for evolving the Inter Character Spacing to ensure continuous performance at advantages of additive manufacturing. engage our current and new customers doctrinal loop which is an Ÿ Variable in increments of 0.1 mm (0.003 in) Ÿ Minimum inter character pitch <1 mm ( 0.07 in) desired levels. QuEST has also come up with supply chain at Hall 1, Booth #1570. ongoing process. The IAF Ÿ Maximum inter character pitch 20 mm (0.19 in)

26 27 option of payloads to support, intelligence Cyient Focuses on Communication gathering, surveillance and target recognition.

and Surveillance Cyient now serves more than 300 clients globally. Could you talk about your major clients and the products & services delivered to them? meet industry and customer requirements. integration capabilities to address critical Cyient offers a distinctive value Could you shed more light onto Cyient’s technology requirements of the Defence proposition as a design-build-operate and How does Cyient look at Indian aerospace and defence operations in aero engine segment? sector. Our focus over the last two years maintain partner to global industry leaders. market? Could you talk about Cyient’s business operations Industry and customers are looking has been in the areas of communications We provide engineering design, electronics in India? at aircraft gas turbine engines that (software defined radios) and surveillance and high-precision manufacturing, Indian A&D market offers a significant area of opportunity have reduced emissions, can ensure (UAVs). Cyient Solutions and Systems (CSS) is network design and operations support, with emerging technologies and new initiatives. As a quieter flights, and improve fuela joint venture with BlueBird Aero Systems, geospatial services, and digital solutions qualified Indian offset partner, Cyient supports global efficiency. Cyient provides OEMs with Israel to bring the best of technology to to our clients. Our design expertise spans OEMs and Tier 1 organisations to execute their offset global resources to develop solutions Indian Defence. The JV combines BlueBird’s aero engines, rail rolling stock, signalling obligations in one of the largest and fastest growing A&D to meet these requirements and globally proven UAV micro, mini and small systems, telecom networks, electricity markets in the world. We also have a Design Approval optimize engine performance. We have tactical UAV systems with Cyient’s design, grids, process plants, semiconductor from the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification successfully provided full lifecycle product manufacturing, and aftermarket support chips, navigation databases and medical (CEMILAC), a laboratory of the Indian Defence Research and development collaboration covering capabilities to address ISTAR requirements devices. We manufacture electronic sub- Development Organization (DRDO) under the following concept design to prototype build of defence and paramilitary forces and systems, PCB assemblies, cable and wire scope: Design, Development of Aero Structures, Aero and certification for one of the leading homeland security agencies. Under a harnesses, mechanical parts and box build Interiors, Aero Engines Parts and Systems, Aero Systems, commercial aero engine OEMs. Our technology license agreement, CSS will that integrate into aerospace and defence and Avionics for Military Airborne Applications. advanced aero engine design, analysis, indigenize, manufacture, supply and systems, industrial and medical equipment Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Cyient (Estd: 1991, and testing capabilities help OEMs develop maintain these systems from its production and telecommunication systems. Our NSE: CYIENT) provides engineering, manufacturing, aircraft gas turbine engines that meet facilities in Hyderabad. strategy to transform Cyient from a service geospatial, networks, and operations management services regulatory and airline requirements while The JV’s portfolio includes the SpyLite, provider to a solutions company means to global industry leaders. Cyient leverages the power of creating a safer and more enjoyable flight ThunderB, and MicroB systems that we are focusing more on design-led N J Joseph digital technology and advanced analytics capabilities, for passengers. are designed to fulfil covert, real-time manufacturing, developing systems and Senior Vice President, along with domain knowledge and technical expertise, to intelligence and tactical mapping-on- products, creating our own IP, bringing Corporate Strategy & Marketing, MD and CEO, Cyient Solutions and Systems solve complex business problems. As a Design, Build, and UAV based services is one such area demand missions across open areas or more digital capability to our offerings Maintain partner, Cyient takes solution ownership across where Cyient is incubating and delivering crowded urban environments. The SpyLite and solving problems across more of the Cyient is committed to the Make in India initiative the value chain to help clients focus on their core, innovate, unique solutions. Could you talk about was the only system that successfully customer’s value chain. and stay ahead of the curve. Cyient’s latest UAV initiatives? complete defence field trials in Northern that reflects the nation’s aspirations for increased self- Cyient has close to 12000 employees in India across Cyient is committed to the Make in India a few months ago, demonstrating How do you look at Farnborough reliance in Defence. The company has been actively 8 cities. The company has multiple customer centres of India initiative that reflects the nation’s superlative performance at high altitudes Airshow as a platform to showcase Cyient’s investing in technology IP, design, development, excellence (CoEs), manufacturing facilities, and engineering aspirations for increased self-reliance in and extreme weather conditions. The capabilities? What are the highlights of manufacturing, and system integration capabilities facilities in these cities. Defence. The company has been actively systems offer operational range from 15 to your participation at the event? to address critical technology requirements of the investing in technology IP, design, 150 km, endurance from 60 minutes to 24 Farnborough presents a great Defence sector. “Our focus over the last two years has Could you talk about the range of services provided by development, manufacturing, and system hours and can be configured with a wide opportunity for networking, knowledge Cyient in Aerospace and Defence sector? sharing and understanding the trends been in the areas of communications (software defined Cyient offers a wide range of solutions across the entire that will drive the future of the aerospace radios) and surveillance (UAVs). Cyient Solutions and Aerospace and Defence value chain. These solutions include industry. We saw multi-billion-dollar deals Systems (CSS) is a joint venture with BlueBird Aero system design, development, certification, manufacturing, being signed in previous editions of the Systems, Israel to bring the best of technology to aftermarket, and digital transformation using analytics. event and it will be interesting to see if the Indian Defence. The JV combines BlueBird’s globally Cyient actively engages in risk-sharing partnerships and trend continues this year as well. We look proven UAV micro, mini and small tactical UAV systems joint ventures to bring the latest technology innovations forward to connecting with several C-level to market with greater efficiencies. As a Design-Build- executives from our key accounts. with Cyient’s design, manufacturing, and aftermarket Maintain partner, Aerospace and Defence OEMs can look Cyient will be highlighting our design support capabilities to address ISTAR requirements of to Cyient for solutions in the following segments: avionics, and technology solutions including Digital defence and paramilitary forces and homeland security engines, interiors, aero structures, aero systems, MRO, and Transformation, MRO, Avionics, Unmanned agencies,” says N J Joseph, Senior Vice President, digital transformation. Cyient’s Design-Led-Manufacturing Aerial Systems, Design-Led-Manufacturing Corporate Strategy & Marketing, Managing Director capabilities enhance our position as a preferred supplier for and Augmented Reality. We will use the and CEO, Cyient Solutions and Systems. In an interview A&D offset requirements and the “Make in India” initiative. platform to launch of our indigenously designed and developed Cyient X-Band with Aeromag, Joseph talks about the company’s Cyient offers global resources to develop innovative Transmit & Receive Module for radar latest operations and focus areas in defence sector. technology solutions for aircraft gas turbine engines that applications.

28 29 AASSC to Promote BEL Expands Global Footprints

South East Asian countries such as the Skill Development Republic of Union of Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines. The office will further reflect India's deepening military cooperation with strategically- important Vietnam. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that it was DRDO Elevates important that the spirit of cooperation between India and Vietnam extends to Tessy Thomas private sector. "We look forward to expand our footprint in defence production. This is the best time for us to come here with as DG Aero The Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, inaugurating the first Representative Office the technologies we have," she said in a of BEL in Vietnam by handing over the symbolic key to Gowtama M V, CMD, BEL, during he Defence Research and keynote address at fourth Vietnam-India the Vietnam-India Defence Industry Business Meeting held at Hotel Melia, Hanoi, today. P he Aerospace and Aviation competitions 2019 at Kazan, Russia. The Development Organisation Harish, Ambassador of India to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary defence industry meeting. Sector Skill Council (AASSC) has AASSC with the support from NSDC will T(DRDO) has appointed top (Defence Production), and other senior officials are seen. The ceremony has been attended by Tdeveloped Qualifications Packs for train the candidates from July 2018 till the woman missile scientist Dr. Tessy P Harish, Ambassador of India to the 70 Job Roles spread across five subsectors world Skills competition in August 2019 Thomas as the new Director General xpanding its global presence over the symbolic key of the office to Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Ajay through extensive industry engagement. and these candidates will also take part in of Aeronautical Systems (DG-Aero), further, Navratna defence PSU Gowtama M V, Chairman & Managing Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Using these Qualifications Packs as the BRICS skills completion in South Africa. replacing C P Ramanarayanan who EBharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Director, BEL, during the Vietnam-India and other senior officials of India and template, skill development programs are The other highlights of the AASSC retired. Tessy Thomas, popularly known has opened its first Representative Office Defence Industry Business Meeting held Vietnam Defence forces. VIRO is located being launched across India. activities include training for 44 Aerospace as Agni Putri for her contributions to in Vietnam (VIRO). The Defence Minister there. in close proximity to the Embassy of India, One of the biggest such programs is the Engine Welders for GE Aviation, skill Agni Missile project over the decades, Nirmala Sitharaman has inaugurated the BEL is putting its best foot forward to give Vietnam, on the 10th Floor of TNR Tower, launch of Aviation Multi Skill Development development project under CSR initiative is the first woman to be appointed Representative Office in Hanoi by handing a thrust to exports worldwide, especially Hanoi. Centre at Chandigarh where five batches of GKN Aerospace, certification of DG-Aero. She will head DRDO’s have already passed-out. The Centre has Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for aeronautical projects from now on. plans to train around 2400 candidates Indian Navy personnel and training Prior to the appointment, she was HI-TECH over the next three years. This has been for Airline Cabin Crew by Assam Skill the director of the Hyderabad-based disclosed at AASSC Board Meeting held in Development Mission. There are many Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) IMPORT EXPORT CORPORATION EXCLUSIVE DANIELS USA AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR INDIA Bangalore. such programs which are being planned since 2014. As the DG-Aero, she will be The strength of Board members will be along with other state skill missions as well. based out of Bengaluru’s C V Raman enhanced to 26 from present 21 to include The AASSC is exploring the possibilities Nagar and will head Aero Cluster, which MSME representation and meet the future of launching Aerospace & Aviation is one of the 10 technological clusters challenges, says T. Suvarna Raju, Chairman, Skill Development programs through of DRDO labs and establishments. AASSC and CMD of HAL. Universities and AICTE. The AASSC is The aeronautics cluster comprises To ensure availability of qualified trainers working actively with industry, NSDC and five Bengaluru-based laboratories COMPLETE MAINTENANCE TOOL KITS and assessors, AASSC has run programs the Government to roll-out NAPS in the — Defence Avionics Research HAND OPERATED CRIMP TOOLS DMC, USA - An ISO9001-2008 and AS910C Registered Company LARGE GAGE PNEUMATIC CRIMPING TOOL along with Department for International sector. Establishment (DARE), Gas Turbine Development (DFID), UK and many The promoters of AASSC are Hindustan Research and Development more such schemes are in the pipeline. Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bangalore Chamber Establishment (GTRE), Centre for Development of Transnational Standards of Industry & Commerce (BCIC), and Airborne Systems (CABS) Aeronautical for Aerospace Design job roles is underway Society for Indian Aerospace Technologies Development Establishment (ADE), with the support of DFID, UK. & Industries (SIATI). Centre for Military Airworthiness and PNEUMATIC CRIMP TOOLS ALPHATRON WIRE CRIMP PULL TESTERS The Ministry of Skill Development and The AASSC is one of the several skill Certification (CEMILAC) and the Aerial Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has decided councils set up under “Skill India” initiative Delivery Research and Development that India will be represented in the by the Government of India under National Establishment (ADRDE) which is in ‘Aircraft Maintenance’ skill in the World Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Agra. Dr. Tessy will also be responsible Skills competition scheduled to be held The aim of AASSC is to ensure that there is for the projects being done at ONE - STEP BANDING TOOL SYSTEM in August 2019 at Kazan, Russia. The supply of adequately skilled workforce to Aeronautical Development Agency OPEN FRAME CRIMP TOOLS & DIES AASSC has been entrusted with the meet the demand of the industry. (ADA) which is the nodal agency for OUR MAJOR CUSTOMERS : responsibility of conducting the regional The scope of sector is vast and covers combat aircraft including Tejas. Dr. ISRO, HAL, BEL, BHARAT DYNAMICS, INDIAN ARMY, INDIAN AIR FORCE, INDIAN RAILWAYS, AIR INDIA, TATA GROUP, level selections for the trade at Bengaluru industry segments such as Aerospace Tessy, who hails from Alappuzha in AIR WORKS, JET AIRWAYS, INDIGO, GMR, ROSSELLTECH, GOODRICH, SASMOS, FOKKER ELMO, SOFTECH ETC, ETC. and the national level selections at Greater Design & Development, Manufacturing Kerala, has been associated with the USA Address : E-mail : [email protected] Noida. The candidate selected at the & Assembly, Airlines, Airports, and MRO Agni project since 1988 and she led Agni 1101 West McNab Road Phone : (+1954) 946-0603 www.hitechtoolkits.com nationals will represent India at World Skills (Maintenance Repair & Overhauling). IV to successful test launch in 2011. Pompano Beach, FL USA 33069 Fax : (+1954) 946-0652

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DAC Approvals to Boost Defence Forces

Air Cushion Vehicle

n a major boost to indigenisation during hours of complete darkness. degrees without mechanical rotation of and in realisation of India’s growing The sight will enable own troops to detect Antenna and will operate on 24 x 7 basis Itechnological prowess, the Defence and recognise enemy tanks and soldiers’ with minimal maintenance requirement. Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the movement during night and engage them Their procurement will enhance the overall Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has with greater efficiency. Furthermore, the efficacy of the Air Defence network in the accorded two separate approvals for the effect of camouflage and concealment will country. procurement of equipment for the Defence be drastically reduced as RL detachments The DAC has also accorded approval for Forces valued at over Rs. 6900 Crores and will be able to ascertain location of enemy procurement of Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) Rs 5500 Crores. taking cover behind foliage and thin walled for the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Army With the above approvals, in the last constructions with greater ease. from Indian Shipyard. These vessels would eight months alone, the DAC has pursued The DAC has also accorded approval for offer great advantage over conventional modernisation of the Armed Forces with undertaking Design and Development boats/crafts with their ability to travel at greater vigour and has accorded major of the Long Range Dual Band Infrared very high speeds over shallow water, sand thrust on indigenisation. Approvals for Imaging Search and Track System (IRST) banks, mud flats and swamps which are procurement of equipment valued at for SU-30 MKI aircraft under ‘Make II’ non-navigable by boats/small crafts due approx. Rs 43,844 Crores, have been sub category and subsequently, for to draught restrictions/uncharted depths. accorded, of which, Rs 32,253 Crores would procurement of at least 100 IRSTs under These craft offer capability enhancement be Made-in-India, through the indigenous ‘Buy (Indian–IDDM) category. The system for the Services, and would prove useful for route. will be able to operate in day and night amphibious/ riverine operations, especially The DAC has approved procurement of conditions and will substantially enhance where there is a requirement to move men Thermal Imaging (TI) Night Sights for the the capabilities of the aircraft. and material from one island to another Rocket Launcher (RL) used by the Army The procurement of 12 High Power Radars island, across riverine terrain, creeks etc. and the Air Force under ‘BUY(Indian) IDDM’ for the Indian Air Force under ‘Buy (Indian) category through established Indian IDDM’ category will provide long range Vendors. The TI sight for 84mm RL will be medium and high-altitude radar cover used by troops in operations to facilitate with the capability to detect and track accurate and continuous engagement high speed targets following parabolic of moving and static enemy targets and trajectories. Technologically superior, the destruction of field fortifications (bunkers) radars will have the capability to scan 360

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Pattonair to Open Bangalore Facility

in the Access India Programme (AIP). who include Rolls-Royce, Safran and Sponsored by the Government of India, Boeing. “Pattonair’s strategic procurement the programme is the first of its kind to team is currently meeting with India based facilitate investments and market entry by suppliers to provide parts to customers in small and medium scale companies in the India and to the rest of the world,” he said. UK into India. AIP is part of the `Make it in India` Pattonair has serviced UTC in India programme, announced by the Prime Mark Ness, Commercial Director for since 2014 supplying C class parts to Minister, Narendra Modi, to encourage India - Pattonair, and Ramesh Abhishek, UTC’s Actuation Systems and Sensors & international companies to base their Secretary – Department of Industrial Integrated Systems (SIS) sites in Bangalore operations in India. The aim is for UK small Promotion and Policy, Government of for major programmes such as 787, A350 to medium enterprises to both benefit India. and A320 neo. Bangalore is the hub of from the huge Indian market and export s the latest stage in Pattonair’s India’s rapidly growing civil and military products from India to the rest of the world. global expansion, the Derby, aerospace industry, which has attracted Y. K. Sinha, High Commissioner of India to AUK headquartered company is major companies including Airbus, Rolls- the United Kingdom said “The government establishing a wholly owned subsidiary and Royce and UTC. India boasts the world’s is committed and focussed to improving support facility in Bangalore, scheduled third largest aircraft order book of over India’s ranking in ease of doing business. to become operational by January 2019. 1000 aircraft after the USA and China. Through AIP, we aim to take forward the Pattonair’s strategy is to support customers Mark Ness, Commercial Director for Make in India programme and highlight where they operate, which speeds up India, Pattonair has said that the company the latest developments in ease of doing supply and allows it to tailor services will not only bring its world class supply business, facilitate initiatives by SMEs and to each customer’s specific needs and chain services and solutions to India’s enhance bilateral investment between the performance goals. OEM and MRO sectors, but offer India’s two countries”. Pattonair will once again be Pattonair has been selected as one of the component manufacturers access to its exhibiting at Farnborough Airshow 2018 at first group of UK companies to participate global aerospace and defence customers Hall I. Stand 1140

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34 35 has previously only been available on the Inmarsat Redefines ground. Using our advanced Ka-band satellite network, Jet ConneX offers data plans up to 15Mbps and consistent global the Future of Aviation coverage across all major airline routes and every island in between. That’s why all four major business jet OEMs (Gulfstream, Connectivity Bombardier, Dassault, and Embraer) have selected Jet ConneX as a preferred Recently, Inmarsat and the London School to 23% of aviation accidents. Inflight line-fit option. Not only is this a huge of Economics found that connected aircraft weather updates from apps, allow pilots endorsement but it reinforces our status has several financial and environmental to avoid areas of bad weather, particularly as the number one provider to business Frederik van Essen advantages. Could you talk more about important for airlines operating in airspace aviation customers worldwide. To date over SVP, Connected Aircraft and its future? which frequently deal with extreme and 275 aircraft are flying live with Jet ConneX Market and Business Development, Over the next decade, the aviation complex weather events. Airlines will also and demand from customers continues to Inmarsat Aviation industry is set to be transformed as the be able to use telemedicine capabilities be incredibly strong. Last year, chapter one of connected aircraft become a reality to reduce preventable flight diversions for passengers and airlines alike. Based and broadband to the cockpit will enable during flights, just like they do on the contracts. What is the future roadmap for Inmarsat Inmarsat’s ‘Sky High Economics’ on first-of-its-kind research conducted services such as “Black Box in the Cloud”, ground. GX Aviation is commercially In the cockpit, this year Inmarsat entered Aviation? Could you share with us the report, in partnership with the by Inmarsat and the London School of with the potential to solve issues in real- available with launch customer Lufthansa, commercial service with SB-S, the world’s priorities and targets for the years ahead? London School of Economics, Economics, the connected aircraft has the time by streaming aircraft data to the Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Singapore first and only global, high-speed, secure Last year, our third annual Inflight revealed that inflight potential to save airlines $15 billion a year ground and enhancing safety. Airlines and Air Astana with raft of other connectivity solution for the flight deck. Connectivity Survey found that two- broadband has the potential in operational efficiencies, and to cut CO2 airlines are set to follow, including the Building on the capabilities of earlier thirds of passengers in the Asia-Pacific emissions by 21.3 million tonnes annually, Inmarsat has more than 25 years’ AirAsia Group and Citilink. cockpit satcom technologies, it combines region (67%) now consider inflight Wi-Fi a to create a $130 billion global by 2035. These efficiencies include fuel experience in aviation connectivity. Could Scheduled to be flying live over Europe cutting-edge satellite technology with necessity, with passengers expecting the market within the next 20 savings, a reduction in flight delays, you share the details of Inmarsat’s latest soon, our European Aviation Network next-generation, secure IP broadband same levels of connectivity in the air as years, resulting in $30 billion safety improvements and innovations in initiatives in commercial aviation? (EAN) is the world’s first integrated S-band connectivity to deliver incomparable they receive on the ground. of additional revenue for maintenance. Inmarsat is pioneering an exciting step- satellite and complementary LTE-based protected data capacity to the cockpit. As demand grows, so will our capacity. airlines by 2035. The report For passengers, inflight connectivity change in global connectivity that will terrestrial network across Europe that SB-S provides game-changing visibility With confirmed investment in future transforms their inflight experience. For transform capabilities within the aviation will bring unprecedented passenger for airlines, resulting in vastly improved satellite launches, including three further predicts that broadband airlines, real time data drives decision- industry, both in the cockpit and in the connectivity to the aviation industry with operational efficiencies and enhanced satellites with Ka-band payloads planned enabled ancillary revenues making, improves operational efficiency cabin. GX Aviation, for example, is the unmatched high capacity, low-latency safety. from 2019, we can expand capacity where for airlines will come from and assures the highest levels of safety world’s first inflight broadband solution performance. Last year, EAN was declared and when it is needed. Our fifth GX satellite four main revenue streams: in the skies, in addition to the economic with seamless, reliable high-speed winner in the ‘Best Inflight Connectivity Inmarsat is one of the most widely-used will be launched in 2019 by Arianespace. broadband access charges, benefits that passenger connectivity global coverage provided through a Innovation’ at the APEX Awards and satcom operators in the business aviation We have also awarded the contract for the creates. single operator, allowing passengers to was also named as a finalist in this year’s sector. Could you shed some light on your building of the first two sixth generations e-commerce and destination For example, weather is responsible for seamlessly browse the internet, stream Crystal Cabin Awards at AIX. The industry comprehensive connectivity services? satellites to Airbus Defence and Space shopping, advertising, and 70% of all flight delays and contributes videos, check social media and more has responded extremely well to both Jet ConneX is the only global, high- (Airbus). The first of which is scheduled premium content. “The GX Aviation and EAN, with more than speed inflight Wi-Fi option available for for launch in 2020 using Mitsubishi Heavy investments we are making to 1,300 commercial aircraft expected to be business jets today. It offers the same fast Industries (MHI) H-IIA launch vehicle. expand and futureproof the installed the two services under signed and reliable connectivity in the air that Last year, chapter one of our ‘Sky High Economics’ report, in partnership with the capacity of satellite network London School of Economics, revealed make us the ideal partner for that inflight broadband has the potential airlines looking to capitalise to create a $130 billion global market on these broadband enabled within the next 20 years, resulting in $30 revenue streams, says Frederik billion of additional revenue for airlines by 2035. The report predicts that broadband van Essen, SVP, Market and enabled ancillary revenues for airlines will Business Development, come from four main revenue streams: Inmarsat Aviation, in an broadband access charges, e-commerce interview with Aeromag. and destination shopping, advertising, Agenda-setting, industry- and premium content. With this in mind, the investments we are making to expand disrupting and standard- and futureproof the capacity of satellite raising – Inmarsat represents network make us the ideal partner for the past, present and future airlines looking to capitalise on these of aviation connectivity. broadband enabled revenue streams.

36 37 of Bengal. This was followed by Malabar Exercise flying operations by helicopters of Nasmyth to Expand Business in India US Navy ships. On combined crew facilities. In addition, the company has training exercise, MiG 29K fighter the ability to manufacture complex, Concludes off Guam Coast air craft from INS Vikramaditya quality assured assemblies and deliver undertook combat missions professional CAD/CAM design and reverse against US Navy F-18 fighter engineering services. aircraft launched from USS Nimitz. Since its inception, Nasmyth India has Aircraft from both Indian and developed a series of close working US Navies undertook composite partnerships across the Pacific region. formation flying, demonstrating Thanks to this robust network of another step in the interoperability independent manufacturers, we now aimed through this exercise, the afford a class-leading ability to offer statement added. superior global Supply Chain Services, Over the last 26 years, this with unrivalled knowledge of the Maritime Exercise has grown Indian engineering and manufacturing in scope and complexity and communities. aims to address the variety of Since its foundation in 2003, Nasmyth Group has continued to As part of Nasmyth India’s rigorous shared threats and challenges grow and now has 5 divisions supported by 13 complementary sourcing and selection policy, only facilities to maritime security in the Indo- precision engineering and metal treatment businesses across and establishments holding AS9100, Pacific. Further, the exercise 10 sites throughout the globe. “We are looking to expand ISO9001 are partnered with. Through all he trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar and later on Japanese Naval ship ‘Sazanami’, the contributed towards increasing Nasmyth India, especially the Engineering Services side of the stages of the process including quotation, 2018, aimed at achieving deeper military officials said. This is the first year that Malabar the level of mutual understanding, business over the next 2 -3 years especially into the domestic manufacture, inspection and ultimately Tties between the three nations, the US, was conducted in the Guam operation area. interoperability and sharing of the market serving India and the Asia-Pacific. Now, through packing and despatch, total quality, Japan, and India, has concluded off the coast of Initiated in 1992 as an exercise between the best practices between the three collaboration across Nasmyth Group, most programmes on time delivery and on cost is sought, Guam. The exercise has focused on increasing navies of the US and Japan, Malabar 2018 is the navies. produced by our skilled team in India are for the machines guaranteed, and not assumed. Product maritime interoperability training objectives 22nd rendition of the exercise and included the The Malabar-18 included across the Group. Due to its continued success we plan to quality is strenuously managed utilising among the three maritime forces, emphasising Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), professional interactions during continue to expand the team and engineering services of latest inspection methods together with high-end war fighting skills, maritime a regular participant since 2015. The United the Harbour Phase in Guam from First Article, PPAP & FMEA. In summary, superiority, and power projection. It has been States, Japan and India have a range of common 07 to 10 June 18. The Sea Phase Nasmyth India,” says Nelash Nagar, General Manager – India, from its purpose-built facility in Bangalore, held in two phases in Guam and the Philippine security interests that include maritime security, from 11 to 16 June 2018 included Nasmyth Group. In an interview with Aeromag, he talks Nasmyth India offers turnkey Supply Chain Sea. counter terrorism, humanitarian assistance, a diverse range of activities at about Nasmyth’s latest operations and plans for India. and Engineering services that exceed the The Indian Navy has been represented by disaster relief. By doing so, they bolster the sea including Aircraft Carrier To be a full-capability supplier of precision of the business over the next 2 -3 years highest industry standards across our the two indigenously designed and built ships, shared vision laid out by their respective operations, Air Defence, Anti- engineering and metal treatment services especially into the domestic market serving worldwide base. the multi-purpose stealth frigate INS Sahyadri governments to contribute to overall peace and Submarine Warfare (ASW), Surface has been Nasmyth Group’s mission. How India and the Asia-Pacific. Now, through and Anti-Submarine Warfare corvette, INS security in the region, he statement added. Warfare, Visit Board Search and successful has been Nasmyth in achieving collaboration across Nasmyth Group, the Could you talk about Nasmyth’s range Kamorta, Fleet Tanker INS Shakti and Long- Under the crew exchange programme, an Seizure (VBSS), Joint Manoeuvres this mission globally? majority of programmes produced by our of capabilities in Aerospace and Defence Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8I. The US Indian Navy helicopter transferred Japanese and Tactical procedures. Since its foundation in 2003, Nasmyth skilled team in India are for the machines sector? What are the new products and Navy forces included the Nimitz-class aircraft sailors to Naval ship Vikramaditya in the Bay Group has continued to grow and across the Group. Due to its continued services? carrier, USS Ronald Reagan with its air wing; now has 5 divisions supported by 13 success we plan to continue to expand the Nasmyth Group is a leading supplier two Ticonderoga class cruisers, USS Antietam complementary precision engineering and team and engineering services of Nasmyth to the aviation industry, manufacturing and USS Chancellorsville; two Arleigh Burke metal treatment businesses across 10 sites India. everything from airframe assemblies class destroyers, USS Benfold and USS Mustin; throughout the globe. The Group’s success to engines. We also specialise in a Los Angeles-class attack submarine and one has been built upon our unique ability to Nasmyth India has been established instrumentation components for Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft P8A. The utilise the capabilities from each of these in 2013 to enhance the Group’s ability commercial airliners, business jets, military JMSDF has been represented by a Hyuga class companies to create market-leading, to provide cost-effective precisionaircraft, helicopters and much more. With helicopter carrier JS Ise with integral helicopters; integrated solutions, tailored to meet the engineering solutions. Could you talk our cutting-edge design, production Takanami class destroyer JS Suzunami; Akizuki specific needs of each of our customers. about latest operations in India? and finishing capabilities, each individual class destroyer JS Fuyuzuki. Japanese Maritime Our ability to offer complete end-to- Nasmyth Group established Nasmyth member of the Nasmyth Group has the Patrol Aircraft, P1 and a submarine. end solutions, supported by our team of India in 2013 to enhance the Group’s collective capability to work with all of the Various manoeuvres have been undertaken in over 800 skilled specialists puts us at the ability to provide cost-effective precision highest performance metals and satisfy rough seas and challenging weather conditions. cutting-edge of the industry. engineering solutions for the aerospace, the requirements for the next generation The exercise has comprised both on shore and energy, industrial gas turbine and related of environmentally friendly surface offshore activities which included cross deck Could you share with us the new industries on a worldwide basis. Based treatments. flying operations, refuelling across ships and initiatives being taken to promote business in Bangalore, Nasmyth India, through its Exceptional aftermarket support crew handling procedures. Under cross deck in Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and South Asia? Indian partner companies, manufactures is also one of our strengths, we are flying operations, a helicopter from USS ‘Shoup’ We are looking to expand Nasmyth India, precision parts to the highest quality always developing long-term strategic landed on-board Indian Naval Ship ‘Sahayadri’ especially the Engineering Services side standards using modern CNC machining partnerships with our aviation customers,

38 39 HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI the Group supplies quality assured spare Liebherr’s Toulouse SAS gets THE PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT, THE SUPREME COMMANDER OF THE EGYPTIAN ARMED FORCES parts and has the ability to fulfil repair, overhaul and retrofit contracts. NADCAP Accreditation For the defence markets, Nasmyth manufactures a wide range of performance-critical components for a variety of military applications, including components for turbo-fan engines and electronic sponsor components 3-5 DECEMBER 2018 EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE for guidance systems. The Group is highly experienced in major ‘build- to-print’ contracts for military aircraft programmes and provides structural design and remanufacturing services Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, centre of competence for air management systems for both submarine and land-based weapons platforms and protection iebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, while cutting costs. systems. centre of excellence for aerospace Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS In other words, we work across space, Lair management systems within the develops, produces, supplies, and air, land and sea, manufacturing and Liebherr Group, has obtained accreditation maintains air management systems for the delivering highly sophisticated precision from NADCAP (National Aerospace aviation industry. engineering products and solutions to and Defense Contractors Accreditation Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse is ranked as the international defence markets. We Program) for its Materials Testing one of the world’s leading system suppliers are strategic manufacturing partners Laboratory. This accreditation follows an and supports aircraft and helicopter with many of the world’s leading defence audit conducted in early March 2018 by the manufacturers as well as airlines in their primes and these include Airbus Defence Performance Review Institute (PRI), which projects. & Space, BAE Systems, L3, GKN, Thales, focused on both the overall quality system Toulouse SAS is a subsidiary of the Atlas Elektronik UK, MSI Defence, Supacat of the laboratory and the practice of static aerospace and transportation systems and AB Precision. and dynamic mechanical tests. divisional control company of the NADCAP is a program that aims to Liebherr Group. Liebherr-Aerospace & Could you talk about your participation gather the requirements of aeronautics Transportation SAS, Toulouse (France), is in Farnborough Airshow? What are the stakeholders in unique audits, which are one of eleven divisional control companies highlights of your products on display? applicable in many special processes. within the Liebherr Group and coordinates Nasmyth Group will be demonstrating The objectives are twofold: to improve all activities in the aerospace and its extensive aerospace, defence, and the quality of the products and processes transportation systems sectors. space capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow in Hall 4, Stand 4034. Complete with interactive models South’s First Lady Pilot on its stand to highlight the full range of its capabilities, Nasmyth Group will from Karnataka JOIN EGYPT’S FIRST TRI-SERVICE be demonstrating why it is a leading Tier 1 supplier to Aerospace OEMs hikmagalur is known for the finest coffee, DEFENCE EXHIBITION IN 2018 across Europe, North America, and Asia - beautiful nature, and waterfalls. From now manufacturing everything from airframe Conwards, it would be known for giving India EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE assemblies to engine modules, fuel another woman fighter pilot, Flying Officer Meghana system and instrumentation components Shanbagh, first from south of Vindhyas and also from 3-5 DECEMBER 2018 for commercial airliners, business jets, the Karnataka. military aircraft, helicopters and more. The blue skies of Air Force Academy turned vibrant 300+ 10,000+ FULLY-HOSTED VIP In addition to exhibiting at the with a colourful march-past by the passing out Cadets EXHIBITORS VISITORS DELEGATION PROGRAMME Farnborough Airshow, Nasmyth Group is on the ground and amazing aerobatics in the air by also sponsoring the event’s Futures Day various aircraft of Indian Air Force, which marked the @egyptdefenceexpo /egyptdefenceexpo @visitedex which is taking place on Friday 20th July. momentous occasion of the graduation of 113 Flight As part of its sponsorship, 20 apprentices Cadets as Flying Officers of the Indian Air Force which www.egyptdefenceexpo.com [email protected] from the Nasmyth Academy will be included 13 women officers, in which Meghana is the only woman pilot form the South. Supported by Supported by Gold Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Media Partner Organised by present on the day to discuss STEM- All other fine woman fighter pilots who were commissioned earlier in the IAF hailed from based training and engineering career various states of MP, Rajasthan, Bihar and UP. Flying Officer Meghana Shanbagh was born opportunities with students and teachers in Chikmanglur in a family of lawyers. Her father MK Ramesh is a practicing lawyer and attending the event. mother SC Shobha is presently serving as a judge in the District Consumer Forum, Udupi. She had her schooling at Little Rock Indian School a boarding school in Brahmavar, Udupi. Ministry of Defence Egyptian Armed Forces

40 41 Rockwell’s Manpack Radio

Passes MUOS Testing Seminar on availability, which is especially important for units on the ground if they’re operating in rough terrain or communicating Skill Development beyond line of sight,” said Troy Brunk, Vice President and General Manager, for Creation of World Class Communication, Navigation and Electronic Warfare Solutions for Rockwell Collins. Aerospace & Aviation Ecosystem “We understand how critical MUOS is to the future success of our armed forces and On: 17 Aug 2018 we’ll continue to lead the development of At : Dr VM Ghatage Convention Center, HAL this technology both for use in the air and on the ground,” he added. Old Airport Road, Bangalore A next-generation advancement over today’s UHF SATCOM communications, MUOS will provide military forces with worldwide, crystal-clear voice, video, and mission data over a secure high-speed ockwell Collins’ AN/PRC-162(V)1 software-defined military radio is now the first Internet Protocol-based system. MUOS tactical ground radio to pass a critical test to meet the security requirements will also provide a connection into the Rrequired for operation with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) final version of Global Information Grid, as well as into the the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). The testing, known as Do No Harm (DNH), Defense Switched Network, and has been was performed on the AN/PRC-162 by the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems successfully tested to distribute Integrated Command (SPAWAR) using the most current version of the MUOS waveform. This Broadcast Service (IBS) messages. MUOS achievement builds off the company’s recent milestone of developing the first airborne V/ also has been demonstrated in the Arctic Presentations will be made by experts from NSDC, Ministry of Skill Development & UHF radio to successfully pass the same test. up to 89.5 degrees North latitude, an event Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Training Partners, Industry, corporate “MUOS will provide the warfighter with more mobility, improved signal quality and in which Rockwell Collins participated. and State Government  To create awareness of Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC), its objectives, activities and UK Gets Tenth Giraffe AMB Radars achievements. To deleberate on the importance of skill development to improve productivity, cost, quality of products & services and safety of operations based air defence (GBAD) Sky Sabre system land domain,” said Anders Carp, head of  To facilitate industries to benefit from the emerging skill ecosystem. and provides air target tracking to its Land business area Surveillance.  To facilitate student community to understand and benefit from skill training and certification. Ceptor weapon as recently demonstrated The radar provides a full 360° update  To promote interaction between academia, Industry and training institutes to foster skill development. at a weapon firing in the North of Sweden. of the air situation every second out to “The Giraffe radar system provides our 120 km and simultaneous detection and REGISTRATION: military with unmatched surveillance tracking of aircraft, missiles, rockets, and .Step-1 : Send details of participants to [email protected] or [email protected] capabilities, keeping the UK safe and drones, in a highly mobile platform. Recent .Step -2 : protecting our troops on operations. Giraffe AMB deliveries have introduced Pay the delegate fee through any one of the following modes: Giraffe provides our cutting-edge Sky the latest build standard to the UK and a .Cheque/ DD in favour of Account No. 31759635132 payable at Bangalore Sabre air defence system with crucial new generation of automatic friend or foe .RTGS transaction using details below: battlefield intelligence, so it is brilliant to identification (IFF Mode 5), ensuring safe State Bank of India, HAL Branch, “Seminar Account” saving account no. 31759635132, IFS Code see our defensive strength bolstered by identification of friendly aircraft. SBIN0001114, MICR Code 560002018 the arrival of the tenth radar system,” said Giraffe AMB is part of Saab’s leading- .Spot Registration at the venue with Cash / Cheque on the day of event.

UK Minister for Defence Procurement, Guto edge Giraffe product family of high- Corporate Delegates( 4 Nos) Rs.5000/- aab has delivered the tenth Giraffe Bebb MP. performance air and sea surveillance and Delegates Rs.1500/- per delegate Agile Multi Beam (AMB) radar to “With a large number of worldwide target indication radars, that also includes Faculty Rs 1000/- per delegates Sthe United Kingdom’s Ministry of users of the Giraffe product family we the lightweight short-range Giraffe 1X and Students Rs. 500/- per students Defence (MoD) making the country the are delighted to see the UK become our the medium-range multi-functional Giraffe largest operator of land-based Giraffe AMB largest user of Giraffe AMB in the land 4A. radars in the world. Saab’s Giraffe AMB environment. A truly powerful surveillance Saab is at Farnborough Air Show 16-22 surveillance radar system fills a pivotal radar, the Giraffe AMB gives the UK’s air July at stand OE14 with information on the role in the United Kingdom’s new ground- situational awareness the edge in the Giraffe 1X and 4A

42 43 AeSI calls for Technology Self-Reliance Ensuring Advanced Protection

one Advanced Protection Systems (Zone APS), a developer of leading edge, IP based, high security Interoperability Zsoftware’s, is creating new waves in the sector with its products Arbitor™ PSIM and ArbitorShield™ drone detection and countermeasure platform. The company is also a distributor of mission-critical electronic security and surveillance solutions from some of the world’s leading manufacturers. Arbitor™ is a scalable, high security PSIM software solution. It L-39 Users Meet in allows best of breed in capture, analysis, communications, reporting and archiving technologies to be integrated into single head-end management product that allows management of high value, sensitive AERO Vodochody government, and corporate assets through redundantly networked he Aeronautical Society of India While welcoming the growth in the the government with more vigour and operator console, allowing a single operator or multiple operators the zech Republican aerospace major Aero Vodochody (AeSI) has called for achieving self- aircraft operations in the country, he also urgency. situational awareness to provide command and control functionality Aerospace and its business partner Omnipol have Treliance in Aerospace and Defence cautioned that there is a need for better The Aeronautical Society of India was over static or dynamic situations. The platform eliminates multiple Cinvited representatives of many countries to the 1st technology, during the 226th meeting of safety ambience management in the founded in the year 1948 with the objective systems necessary to detect and act upon information received from L-39 Users’ Group Conference to celebrate the legendary jet its Governing Council held in June at AeSI Indian skies. to promote the advancement and diffusion multiple sources. It can automatically initiate actions, alert operators, aircraft. headquarters, New Delhi. Dr. A S Kiran Kumar, President Elect and of the knowledge of aeronautical sciences display information visually and log every action taken. Arbitor™ Representatives of Austria, Bangladesh, the Czech Republic, While welcoming the Council members, Former Chairman of ISRO, while talking and aircraft engineering as well as ensures no data loss and provides most uptime. Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Dr. R.K. Tyagi, President, AeSI, has talked to the delegates apprised how the recent elevation of the aeronautical profession. ArbitorShield™ is a web-based counter UAV platform specialising Slovakia, Thailand, Tunisia and Uganda have arrived in Aero about the recent initiatives taken by initiatives taken by the space department Over the years, the Society has grown into in third party devices for a portable or fixed drone (UAV) detection to share their experience with the L-39 Albatros jet trainer. Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of and a very meaningful role which the a major professional body in the field of and counter measure signals surveillance solution. It is designed to The aim of the meeting was not only the celebration of past Defence and ISRO towards Make in space department, ISRO are playing in aeronautics, aviation, and aerospace. The function autonomously giving users the ability to provide direction successes of the aircraft, but also the future outlook of the India efforts. He has said that recently the growth and development of India. He Society has 17 branches at all the important finding capability of drone threats. It scans and searches for UAV program. introduced UDAN Scheme announced also emphasized the need of technology centres of aviation and aeronautics in the control and video signals and acts as an early warning detector of The attendees discussed the sustainment services and by Ministry of Civil Aviation and the 3rd reliance. The society has formalised its country. Its membership of more than commercial drones. It can detect the drone prior to it taking off. It has possible further development of the aircraft, but they have party inspection allowed by Ministry of recommendations on various issues 13,000 is drawn from all major aeronautical been designed with operational focus and is deployed within minutes also been introduced to the project of a new military aircraft Defence for defence supplies have been pertaining to above areas and decided to establishments such as HAL, DGCA, DRDO, (plug and play). currently driven by AERO – the L-39NG. For current users noteworthy initiatives by the government. take up the policy advocacy matters with ADA, IAF, ISRO, VSSC etc. ArbitorShield™ provides the customer with a highly flexible system of the L-39, AERO offers a smooth transition to the L-39NG adaptable to various scenarios. It detects the presence of the incoming conceived as a two-step process starting with the installation drone at 1km+. ArbitorShield™ is adaptable for upgrades to “counter” of a new engine and optional avionics into existing airframes Brahmos Validates Service Life Extension any new exploits of UAS’s or modified UAS’s and can be controlled by and followed by the transition to the entirely new L-39NG an operator in the control room or in the field. ArbitorShield™ uses airframe while using the previously acquired engine and rahMos, supersonic cruise missile, inventory of Indian Armed Forces. intelligent signal analysis to detect the direction of drone which is avionics. has been successfully test fired Chairman DRDO & Secretary Department displayed on user-friendly interface. The platform requires little or The conceptual and strategic approach of the OMNIPOL Bfrom the Integrated Test Range of Defence R&D, Dr S Christopher, and no human intervention to detect, revalidate, alert the presence of group is shown by its 50% share in the development of (ITR) in Balasore, Odisha as part of service DG (BrahMos) & CEO & MD, BrahMos, Dr drones. It improves alarm detection rates, audit, compliance, overall the next generation of the L-39 jet trainer. In the project, life extension programme. The life Sudhir Mishra, have congratulated the transparency, and labour savings in the control centre. OMNIPOL acts also as strategic business partner. OMNIPOL extension test firing of BrahMos has been team BrahMos for the successful flight test Key components or ArbitorShield™ include RF/Wi-Fi detection (360 CEO Michal Hon added, “Business experience, contacts and conducted from a Static Inclined Launcher, and said that the launch will benefit the degrees, 1km+, detects single and multiple drones, detects both long-term professional reliability are OMNIPOL’s strategic proving the efficacy and longevity of Armed Forces to maintain inventory for drone and controller), powered by My Defence, and Stand-alone contributions to the L-39NG project. the system which was witnessed by the economical and longer duration. Dronebuster™ gun for RF and GPS jamming; which takes actions But they are not the only things. As we really believe in scientists from Defence Research and The major subsystems manufactured to mitigate the risk once the threat is detected. It includes the this project, we are contributing half the financing to its Development Organisation (DRDO) and indigenously under “Make in India” DroneBuster™ Block 3 (ITAS), which is an effective tool for security development.” BrahMos. campaign have been tested in the launch. teams and first responders to use during fluid, ambiguous, fast- The L-39 and its successors L-59, L-139 and L-159 became the The precision strike missile has flown “Through this launch the critical indigenous paced encounters. The system allows to efficiently deal with a drone most successful jet training family worldwide ever. Over 3,000 in its designated trajectory and the key components including fuel management approaching a Forward Operating Base, hovering over a large crowd, aircraft of this type were manufactured up to now and the jet components functioned perfectly, fulfilling system and other non-metallic airframe snooping into secure/private areas, or flying in restricted airspace (up trainer has been historically used by 45 military operators. its mission objectives. The Defence components have qualified to form part of to 1km). With the DroneBuster™, the operator has the tools to intercept Today, the aircraft is operated also by civil customers in Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has said the missile” said Dr Sudhir Mishra. the drone command link and command the drone to descend or go at least 15 countries. The L-39 family has a total log of over that it would result in huge saving of BrahMos is a joint venture between DRDO home. All the operator must do is aim the Dronebuster™ at the drone 5,000,000 flight hours with dozens of thousands of pilots replacement cost of missiles held in the of India and NPOM of Russia. and toggle the switch. trained on jets made in AERO.

44 45 Held under the prestigious patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Supported by the Royal Bahrain Air Force and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication

Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications

2nd

November 13, 2018 | Manama, Bahrain

Building on its successful launch in 2016, MAPS 2018 will Held under the prestigious patronage of U.S. Rides a Wave Platinum Sponsor of Technology His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Supported by the Royal Bahrain Air Force once again bring together a select audience of over 300 into FIA 2018 and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication air force commanders and operators, policymakers,

Ministry of Transportation and industry representatives from over two dozen and Telecommunications

Official Conference of An Event by countries for the most important regional air power nd Tom Kallman 2 President and CEO, Kallman Worldwide conference this year. The theme for MAPS 2018 is “Air With sustained lift from advanced aircraft programs that have disrupted markets, streamlined supply chains and strengthened alliances — notably the Lockheed Martin F-35 November 13, 2018 | Manama,Power Bahrain Applied in Networked Coalition and Joint and Boeing 787 Dreamliner — the United States heads into the biennial Farnborough International Airshow 2018 with technology and trade Environments” and the one-day international Agni-5 Missile Successfully Tested momentum. Some 300 U.S. companies will exhibit at ndia’s indigenously developed (MINS) had ensured the missile reached this year’s event, at the familiar Farnborough nuclear-capable Long Range the target point within few meters of airfield southwest of London, more than 250 conference will discuss the most pressing issues in air IBallistic Missile, Agni-5, has been accuracy, the official explained. "The of them in the new USA Partnership Pavilion, successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ high speed on-board computer and which covers a total of 4,000 square meters in Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island). fault tolerant software along with Halls 2, 3 and 4. The Pavilion is the centrepiece All the Radars, Electro Optical Tracking robust and reliable bus guided the of the American national effort at the show. power in light of the most recent experiences and Stations and Telemetry Stations tracked Missile flawlessly,” said a DRDO official. It is organised by Kallman Worldwide, Inc. of Official Media Partners Online Arabic Media Partner the vehicle all through the course of Once the missile reached the peak Waldwick, NJ, in coordination with numerous the trajectory. The missile which has a of its trajectory, it has turned towards government agencies, including the departments lessons learned in-theatre from operations. strike range of 5,000 km, has achieved the earth and continued its journey of Commerce, Defence, State and Transportation. all the mission objectives. towards the intended target with an The 2018 show is Kallman Worldwide’s 11th Building on its successful launch in 2016, MAPS 2018 will The surface-to-surface missile was increased speed due to the attraction consecutive edition organising Americans at Platinum Sponsor launched with the help of a mobile of earth's gravitational pull. The Farnborough, and its first under the new “USA once again bring together a select audience of over 300 launcher from launch pad-4 of the path has been precisely directed by Partnership Pavilion” banner, which President and air force commanders and operators, policymakers, Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul the advanced on-board computer CEO, Tom Kallman says, reflects a global trend. Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal at 9.48 and inertial navigation system. The Now more than ever, success in international and industry representatives from over two dozen am, defence sources said. Launched atmospheric friction has raised the trade comes from partnership and teamwork. 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Nearly 50 lessons learned in-theatre from operations. many new technologies developed The missile has hit the designated Pavilion exhibitors are new to market, 90 are new indigenously including Navigation target point accurately, meeting all to the show and all are looking to generate new systems, very high accuracy Ring mission objectives. The ships located business and create jobs back home by growing For more information and latest updates: Premium Multi-Media Partner Media Partners Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation in mid-range and at the target point, exports, expanding overseas and/or recruiting www.segma.co/maps2018 System (RINS) and the most modern tracked the vehicle and witnessed the international partners to establish or participate and accurate Micro Navigation System final event. in U.S.-based operations. For enquiries contact: Tel: +971 (0)4 399 8355, +971 (0)4 399 8356 Fax: +971 (0)4 399 8357 | Email : [email protected]

46 47 Navy Commissions Fourth LCU MK-IV from GRSE

Proposal (RFP) to the Indo-Russian venture for the project. According to the sources, the HAL-RH joint venture will send a detailed response to the RFP by end of August and the final deal is set to be signed in October. The government has already he Indian Navy has commissioned the Landing Craft Utility approved the technical configuration for the twin-engine multi- ship MK-IV, indigenously designed and built by Garden role helicopter which is known for its superior manoeuvring TReach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkatta. Vice Admiral capabilities in mountainous areas. The procurement of the Kamov GS Pabby, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Material has commissioned IN choppers is meant for replacing India’s ageing Cheetah and LCU L54 into the Indian Navy at Port Blair. IN LCU L54 is the fourth Chetak helicopters. Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class to be inducted into the The approval of the payment for setting up the JV has been Indian Navy. received already from the Defence Ministry. A site in the vicinity LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with its primary role being of Tumkur near Bengaluru has been identified for setting up the transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured facility to produce the choppers. Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships The Kamov helicopters will be supplied to the Indian Air Force based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed and the Army which have been pressing for early conclusion of for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and the deal so that they could replace their ageing fleet of existing rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and choppers over a period of three to four years. evacuation from distant islands. According to the 2015 agreement, 60 Kamov-226T helicopters The ship, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Munish will be supplied to India in fly-away condition, while 140 will be Sethi, has a complement of 05 officers, 41 sailors and is capable manufactured in India. Russia had agreed to ensure transfer of of carrying 160 troops in addition. The ship, displacing 830 Tons, technologies to India as part of the pact. Russia has been one of is capable of transporting various kinds of combat equipment India’s key suppliers of arms and ammunition for decades. such as the Main Battle Tank, T72 and other vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems Kannur Airport Fully like Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). Operational by September The remaining four ships of the same class are in advanced stages of construction at M/S GRSE, Kolkata and are scheduled to he Minister for Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, has said that be inducted over the next year and a half. The induction of these the Kannur airport will be provided with all possible help ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and Tto make it fully operational by September this year. After is in consonance with the Prime Minister’s drive for ‘Make in India’. meeting with Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, Prabhu has directed Chairman, Airport Authority of India, and other officials from the Ministry to take all possible steps to make Kannur Airport Govt. to Seal Kamov as a point of call for foreign airlines. Choppers Deal by October The airport is keen to provide air connectivity, develop commodities, create infrastructure, and develop marine sector and earing up to conclude a multi-billion-dollar deal to tourism in Kerala. The minister has assured that all possible steps procure 200 Kamov Ka-226T attack helicopters, the will be taken to make Kannur as a fully operational international Gcentral government has completed all the groundwork airport. to finalise the mega project by October. Prabhu has also asked the Chief Minister of Kerala to submit a The government is eyeing to seal the deal within the next four proposal to develop tourism sector in Kerala. He said that the months through a Joint Venture (JV) between Russian Helicopters Commerce Ministry has identified 12 champion sectors in which and state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.An Tourism is also a part. Union cabinet has allocated Rs 5000 crores inter-governmental agreement between India and Russia has been towards development of these champion sectors. The Commerce already signed for the project during Prime Minister Narendra Minister has also informed the Chief Minister about the efforts Modi’s visit to Moscow in December 2015. In October 2016, India taken to develop marine industry in Kerala. “Our idea is to develop and Russia had finalized a broad agreement to set up the JV commodities, create infrastructure, develop tourism and provide between HAL and Russian Helicopters which will co-produce the air connectivity in Kerala. We are also working on making Kerala a choppers. Last month, the defence ministry issued a Request for hub for logistics”, Prabhu added.

48 49 Controlled drone interception

Today it is easy and cheap to buy a drone. Drones have created new ways for smugglers and can be easily used to disturb public order and security. With DroneCatcher this can now be countered in a fully controlled manner. The DroneCatcher system is one of the very few counter-drone systems, which is capable of eliminating rogue drones by catching and removing the threat in the air and by bringing it to a harmless place. DroneCatcher is initiated by Delft Dynamics, supported by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Military Police), the Dutch National Police and the Dutch Ministry of Safety and Justice.

Flying Becomes More Lt Gen Devraj Popular: Jayant Sinha Anbu Assumes Now it is Easy to Catch Drones Charge as VCOAS on the ground. The main features of a DroneCatcher system includes a multicopter with netgun, a ground control station, transportation boxes, training, and manuals. It has a camera, laser rangefinder, and a track & trace system are used for precise hit. Delft Dynamics' ground control stations come standard with velocity oday it is easy and cheap to buy a Police), the Dutch National Police and control, waypoint control, etc. It also has a drone and these unmanned aerial the Dutch Ministry of Safety and Justice. set of cartridges with net and parachute. Tvehicles have created new ways Delft Dynamics has more than 10 years of Lt General Devraj Anbu, PVSM, UYSM, for smugglers and can be easily used to experience in developing drones. With AVSM, YSM, SM, has assumed the charge disturb public order and security. It is DroneCatcher, drones can be caught and of Vice Chief of the Army Staff. He has inevitable to find a way for controlled carried away in the air in a controlled and With DroneCatcher drones can be caught and carried away in the air in a controlled and safe manner. Jayant Sinha, Minister of State of Civil Aviation inaugurating two-day Annual Conference succeeded Lt Gen Sarath Chand who after drone interception as experts say drones safe manner. of top executives at IAA, New Delhi. an illustrious career, handed over the could be one of the biggest security threats DroneCatcher is a multicopter, that is baton to Lt Gen Devraj Anbu in a ceremony the world will witness in future.www.dronecatcher.nl But now, armed with a netgun. It can safely remove “Flying has become a more common The conference, provided a platform to held at South Block. catching drones has become easier with illicit drones from the air. After detection by affair and over the last four the number of the entire AAI top brass to interact and Lt Gen Anbu is an alumnus of National DroneCatcher, a countermeasure to check for example a radar, vision, or an acoustic passengers has doubled, the number of share the experiences and ideas to sync Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He was illegal drones. system, DroneCatcher is able to quickly operational airports has gone up from 70 the organisation wide working with its commissioned into 14 Sikh Light Infantry With DroneCatcher hostile and unwanted approach hovering or moving threats. With in 2014 to almost 100 in 2018 and in the Corporate Plan, Vision and Mission in line in June 1980 and has a rich operational drones can now be countered in a fully the use of multiple onboard sensors, the same time the number of aircraft have with the greater objectives of customer experience with the distinction of serving controlled manner. The DroneCatcher netgun can be locked on the target. Using risen from 350 to 550 in the Indian skies,” focus and ease of travel on which the in all types of operational environment system is one of the very few counter-drone DroneCatcher's track & trace capabilities, said Jayant Sinha, Minister of State of Civil Government has been concentrating since to include Siachen Glacier, counter systems, which is capable of eliminating the drone will be caught by shooting a net. Aviation. To meet with this unprecedented unveiling the National Civil Aviation Policy insurgency & counter terrorist operations rogue drones by catching and removing After the catch, DroneCatcher can bring demand, because of flying being taken up (NCAP -2016). in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East as the threat in the air and by bringing it to a the captured drone attached with a cable, by a common man in a big way, airlines Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, well as in 'OP PAWAN' in Sri Lanka. harmless place. to a harmless place. have placed firm orders of more than AAI in his welcome address emphasised During his 37 years’ illustrious DroneCatcher is initiated by Delft When the caught drone is too heavy 950 aircraft to be added in their fleet in that despite AAI being one of the most military career, the General Officer has Dynamics, supported by the Royal to tow, the target can be dropped coming years,” he said while inaugurating geographically distributed public-sector commanded his unit during 'OP Parakram’, Netherlands Marechaussee (Military with a parachute to ensure low impact the two-day Annual Conference of Airport unit and managing such diverse workforce an Infantry Brigade on the Line of Control Authority of India top executives at Indian spread across the length and breadth of the in the Kashmir Valley, a Mountain Division Aviation Academy, New Delhi. country, the challenges are being handled in Sikkim, the Indian Military Training Team Elesa+Ganter’s Expands Toggle Clamp Product Range Jayant Sinha highlighted that these very well by our teams to implement the in Bhutan and Gajraj Corps in the Eastern figures complement the government’s desired changes to achieve the goals. He Theatre. GN 820.3 horizontal acting toggle clamps vertical mounting bases, as an assembly slogan of “Saaf Niyat Sahi Vikas”. He added that purpose of the conference is to The Gen is highly decorated and has and GN 851.3 and GN 852.3 latch type kit or as a U-bar or solid bar versions. These emphasized that although lots of efforts contemplate on the changes & challenges been awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) for toggle clamps provide a new function: components have long served as reliable have been put in but need of the hour is lying ahead and find ways to improve our operations in 'OP Meghdoot’, Yudh Seva an additional lock prevents inadvertent standard parts. The possibility of including to manage the changes in more effective performance despite the exponential Medal during command of the Brigade, detachment caused, for example, by an adjustable spindle with a rubber tip manner to make the customer experiences growth we are witnessing. Ati Vishisht Seva Medal during command vibrations or incorrect operation. When is a new option. Until now, these had to even better and enriching. On the first day of this two-day of the Division and Uttam Yudh Seva the toggle clamp is closed, the additional be ordered separately as an accessory, He further emphasised that there is a need conference, presentations and Medal during the command of an elite safety hook automatically locks and holds for example as the GN 708.1 standard to take up the leadership and ownership deliberations were scheduled from the operational Corps. the lever in a closed position. part. The spindle assemblies included in to make the things happen. It is with this AAI Board Members and selected teams He had three important staff tenures at The spanner can then be opened, or the set correspond to the standard sizes belief that lot of projects like Digi Yatra, from airports on the new change initiatives the Army Headquarters besides holding lesa+Ganter has expanded its rather, detached through a simple one- most commonly used – should a specific Policy on Drones and other such initiatives implemented in AAI under Project Utkarsha General Staff operation appointment at Toggle Clamp product range, hand operation. The safety hook on the configuration be required, this can of have been set rolling by the Government. Second day hosted sessions from experts the Division and Corps HQ in the North- Emaking it an ideal solution for an horizontal acting toggle clamps is operated course be ordered separately. He stressed on adopting cutting edge from Airport Council International (ACI) East and Jammu & Kashmir respectively. even wider range of applications. Latch- by the index finger, while for the latch type Described above, spindle assemblies are technology to be better than the best and on forces of change, end to end customer He was the Instructor at the National type toggle clamps, such as vertical and toggle clamps it is opened by pressing also available for GN 810 (vertical acting embrace criticism and effectively deal and evolution, advance commercial relations Defence Academy and an International horizontal acting toggle clamps, have been from above with the thumb. toggle clamps), GN 812 (with dual flanged resolve the issues to make the primary etc. to share best global practices and their Military Observer with UN Peacekeeping a permanent feature of the Elesa+Ganter’s As previously, Elesa+Ganter’s horizontal mounting base), GN 820 (horizontal acting customers-the passengers satisfied while feasibility in the Indian perspective. Mission, UNTAG (United Nations Transition wide range of standard machine elements and vertical acting toggle clamps leave toggle clamps), as well as for the GN 860 travelling through the airports. Assistance Group) at Namibia. for over 30 years. no wish unfulfilled: It offers horizontal or (pneumatically operated spanner) models.

50 51 Civil Aviation Ministry to Around the World in Eight Months Prepare ‘Vision – 2035 INSV Tarini with all-women crew completes historic circumnavigation voyage in 254 days, braving storms literally and figuratively. The Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lanba, with the INSV Tarini crew in Goa.

dding one more glorious chapter the youngsters from India achieving. The During the voyage, the vessel has o further the growth in the India’s “We are finalising a strategic vision for runways and airspace constraints. The to the country’s maritime women of this country have shown that it covered over 22,000 Nautical miles, visiting aviation sector, the Civil Aviation the aviation sector, to create state-of- minister has asked the Airports Authority Anarrative, the Indian Naval Sailing is possible for the youngsters, if they want five countries – Australia, New Zealand, TMinistry has decided to prepare art-infrastructure with best technology, of India (AAI) to hasten the pace of Vessel Tarini (INSV Tarini) with its all-women to do something, that they can indeed Falkland Islands (UK), South Africa and Vision-2035. Suresh Prabhu, Minister for to develop local human resource, to infrastructure creation to decongest the crew has returned home. Braving through do it, by showing commitment, grit, and Mauritius. At each of these countries the Civil Aviation, has reviewed the growth move fast so that India leads the world airports and meet passenger growth, which storms literally and figuratively, the vessel dedication,” she said. crew received a rousing welcome both of airport infrastructure in India and in air traffic growth,” Suresh Prabhu was stood at about 28 per cent last month. has reached Goa harbour alongside the INS Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval from the Indian diaspora as also from the called for preparation of a holistic “Vision quoted as saying in a tweet by the Civil The minister has also reviewed the on- Mandovi jetty on completion of the 254- Staff, said, “The grit and determination local community. During the course of - 2035” document. The vision document Aviation Ministry. Observing that growth going and planned expansion works at day long circumnavigation voyage making displayed by the young women officers her voyage, the vessel has met all criteria is expected to address issues such as of airport infrastructure in many places has various airports such as Chennai, Kolkata, history as the first Indian all-women crew would definitely encourage futureof circumnavigation, viz. crossing the congestion at airports, runways, and not kept pace with the passenger traffic, Ahmedabad, Goa, Pune, Lucknow, to have completed such a mission. generations to take on daunting challenges Equator twice, crossing all Longitudes, as airspace; development of unserved and Prabhu has urged AAI and other Airport Trivandrum, Guwahati, Jaipur, Calicut, The all-women crew of Tarini has been and strive for success”. The vessel was also the three great capes (Cape Leeuwin, under-served airports; ways and means to operators to bolster their efforts to build Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneshwar, Patna, welcomed home with aplomb at the jetty Cape Horn and Cape of Good Hope). The boost the air connectivity to small cities and new infrastructure and to expand existing Coimbatore, Srinagar, Varanasi Chandigarh, by Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister, expedition has been covered in six legs, towns - thereby increasing revenues. It will airports to enhance the facilities available, Indore, Mangaluru, Amritsar and Bagdora. who had also flagged them off on 10 Sep with halts at 5 ports: Fremantle (Australia), further provide a direction to the economic keeping in view the pace of growth of He has examined the capacity of each last year. Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Lyttleton (New Zealand), Port Stanley development in these areas in terms of Indian aviation sector. airport against the number of passengers Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AR Karve, Flag (Falklands), Cape Town (South Africa) and job creation and cargo infrastructure Major airports in cities like Delhi and travelled and reviewed the measures being Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Port Louis (Mauritius). development. Mumbai are already facing issues of taken to decongest them. Naval Command, senior officers, and The crew and the vessel have encountered He has noted the issues arising in enthusiastic members from the naval rough seas on numerous occasions during expanding the existing airports as well as community both serving and retired, as the voyage. The extremely cold climate in constructing the new ones in different well as civilians were present at the Naval skippered by Lieutenant Commander coupled with stormy weather conditions States and said that he would take up those Boat Pool to welcome INSV Tarini. Vartika Joshi, and the crew comprised especially in the Southern Ocean made the issues with respective State Governments. Speaking at the occasion, Nirmala Lieutenant Commanders Pratibha Jamwal, task of circumnavigating the globe highly The officials have been asked to suggest Sitharaman has said that she was extremely P Swathi, and Lieutenants S Vijaya Devi, B daunting and challenging. The vessel has innovative land acquisition methods - a honoured and feels humbled before the Aishwarya and Payal Gupta. also witnessed winds more than 60 knots serious problem faced at many cities. crew of team Tarini for what they have Lt Commander Vartika Joshi said, “We and waves up to 7 meters high, whilst The review meeting was attended by the achieved. “It’s not the girls achieving, it’s knew at the very start of this voyage that crossing the Pacific Ocean. Secretary of Civil Aviation along with other we had a daunting task ahead. However, The indigenously-built INSV Tarini is a senior officers. The ministry had earlier the many challenges we encountered 56-foot sailing vessel, which was inducted indicated that the airport sector in the brought in a new-found strength from in the Indian Navy in February 2017, country will see an investment of up to Rs. within, which we ourselves never knew we and has showcased the ‘Make in India’ one Lakh Crores in the next five years. The were capable of. Our close bonding helped initiative on the International forum. The investments would be made for upgrading us overcome those difficult times.” It was expedition titled ‘Navika Sagar Parikrama’ existing infrastructure at airports and also a time for happy reunion of the crew is in consonance with the National policy building greenfield airports by the AAI and with their families after a period of over to empower women to attain their full Suresh-Prabhu, Minister for Civil Aviation private companies. eight and half months. potential.

52 53 high-speed data applications such as video Driving Innovation in the conferencing and aerial surveillance, on board small to medium-sized planes, as well as rotary wing aircraft. Mobile Satellite Industry A few months ago we signed an MoU with a company called SIT Sports to equip their rotary and fixed-wing fleets with Thuraya Aero products. SIT Sports works in the Iberian Peninsula, and provides radio avionics, tracking graphics, as well as aircraft to major sporting events. Furthermore, in November 2017, the Dutch aerospace services company, NL EASP Air, became the Thuraya Aero launch partner at the Dubai Airshow. Thuraya Aero has witnessed growing success since the announcement last year and multiple customers have already signed on to install in the world. No other satellite phone has Asia and Australia; and in terrestrial mode and integrate the service on their fleet of such a feature. the Thuraya X5-Touch supports most fixed and rotary wing aircraft. To cater for the needs of users in harsh 2G/3G/4G frequencies across the world. and remote conditions, the X5-Touch Thuraya X5-Touch is touted to be the comes with a Gorilla glass display and is Could you talk about Thuraya’s expansion By Sakha Pramod smartest satellite phone. Could you talk a rugged phone with full dust and water plans? more about that? protection. It also has a host of advanced Thuraya is an international company with Could you talk about the different government sector, so that its unique We recently unveiled the X5-Touch, the functionalities including a high-capacity a strategic presence worldwide. We have functionalities of the Thuraya Tracking and features can assist them in providing better world’s first satellite smartphone. The battery for extended talk time and standby 24/7 customer care services, cover 161 Fahad Kahoor Monitoring (T2M) Dual? services to the community. For example, device runs on the Android Operating time, a built-in SOS button and a front and countries, but also have presence outside Market Development Director, Recently, we launched the T2M service T2M enables the closest dispatcher to get System and has a 5.2” full HD touchscreen. rear camera. For a satellite phone to have that coverage. Thuraya in conjunction with the T2M-DUAL to an accident or incident site, rather than It targets users who frequently move in and front and rear camera is very unique. It is We have international presence that terminal. A mobile, dual-mode device notifying someone who is five kilometres out of terrestrial coverage across a range the only phone in the market with such spans most of the globe. Our teams are for superior machine-to-machine (M2M) away. of market sectors including government capabilities. It will be available from Q4 available in North America, Africa, Asia Dubai-based Thuraya is communications and remote asset Today, almost 99 per cent of companies missions, energy projects, enterprise 2018. and Europe as well as MENA. We have no a leading mobile satellite tracking and monitoring, the T2M-DUAL whether they work in agriculture, utilities communications, and NGO deployments. Plus, the X5-Touch addresses the requirements for additional physical offices enables simultaneous collection of data or even the police departments worldwide The phone offers fast connectivity on the government requirements. When there because we also have a very large network communications company from multiple points including location use 3G systems. But in some areas of the move, in remote areas normally beyond is an opportunity for specific military of partners and service providers who that offers innovative, flexible information, data from external sensors world 3G is not easily available. That’s the reach of smartphones. or defence applications, our products represent us in more than 140 countries. and dependable technology and peripheral devices, and input gathered when T2M comes in handy, as it has GSM The X5-Touch is a step closer towards including the X5 Touch can be customised Today, our offices in the UAE cater to from vehicle or heavy equipment CANBus. and satellite. complete convergence between terrestrial or tailor-made for the customer. the MENA market, and our sales office in facilitating reliable The solution brings ease of integration to The new solution allows for the and satellite communications through its The advanced omnidirectional satellite Singapore serves APAC and the Australian communications where applications that are traditionally more integration of any third-party applications full dual-mode and dual-SIM capability. antenna on the X5 Touch ensures market. The office in the U.S. caters to and when it matters most. complex to manage and monitor, such as and has several built-in smart features such It has two SIM-card slots for full user uninterrupted communications, offering the defence sector, and government vehicle tracking and fuel consumption, as geo-fencing, network selection based flexibility, and with the dual-active mode seamless walk-and-talk functionality even customers. Thuraya’s global customers thereby resulting in operational efficiency. on least cost routing, internal battery it has the ability to have both its satellite in satellite mode. Thuraya’s comprehensive Our international offices also have local include industry leaders A unique feature of the T2M is reading backup and location and sensor data. It is and GSM (2G, 3G, or 4G) modes ‘always on’ satellite network provides clear and staff, so that they can communicate in from a variety of sectors the vehicle CANBus. It is a protocol where designed to support on-the-move M2M/ simultaneously. It is the only satellite phone uninterrupted communications in more the same language and understand local you extract the vehicle information such IoT applications seamlessly on satellite that runs on the Android operating system than 161 countries across Europe, Africa, cultures. including military, energy, as temperature, engine speed, etc., from and GSM networks, allowing for optimised media, marine, government the car computer and start sending it or connectivity based on the best available Recently Yahsat, the UAE-based satellite and NGOs. Fahad Kahoor, exchanging it with the server. Basically, network, and is built to withstand harsh operator, acquired majority stake in T2M will collect this information using the environmental conditions. Thuraya. How will this acquisition help Market Development CANBus protocol and send the necessary Yahsat? Director, Thuraya, speaks data. In 2017, Thuraya Aero was launched. How Yahsat’s recent acquisition will about the company’s or multiple sectors such as transportation, successful it has been in the market so far? significantly expand its current satellite logistics, oil and gas, utilities, agriculture, Thuraya Aero caters to the growing solutions portfolio for commercial and latest launches and its and the mining sector. The device is a demand for in-flight connectivity. government verticals, as well as its global impact across different means to provide different services; it takes Developed as an in-flight communications footprint. The transition is still in the early sectors. A few excerpts: the tracking concept but also analyses it. system, it supports steady Internet access, stages but it is going in the right direction. We are currently pitching T2M to voice calls, text messaging, and real-time,

54 55 All Set for Lockheed Delivers 300th F-35 Aircraft ADMS 2018

Vice Admiral A R Karve, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command, inaugurating ‘INNOEX-18’ at Naval Base, Kochi. RAdm Philipose G Pynumootil, FONA, Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair, President, SIATI, Tessy Thomas, DRDO DG (Aero) are also seen. Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Show (ADMS) is all set to roll for becoming an ideal window to identify indigenisation partners ‘INNOEX-18’ held in Kochi he F-35 Joint Program Office and F-35 fleet has surpassed more than 140,000 cost of an F-35A to $80 million by 2020, in aerospace and defence sector. Dr. Lockheed Martin delivered the cumulative flight hours. which is equal to or less than legacy 4th Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Department n order to promote indigenisation in Naval projects, Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi, has T300th production F-35 aircraft, Vice Admiral Mat Winter, Program generation aircraft. of Defence Production, Ministry of organised ‘INNOEX-18’, a three-day Aviation Innovation Exposition-cum Workshop. demonstrating the program’s continued Executive Officer for the F-35 Joint Program With the incorporation of lessons Defence, Government of India, will IThe exhibition was inaugurated by Vice Admiral AR Karve, Flag Officer Commanding progress and momentum. The 300th Office, has said that the 300th production learned, process efficiencies, production be the chief guest of the event. Dr. in Chief, Southern Naval Command at the naval base Kochi. The expo “INNOEX-18” is held aircraft is a U.S. Air Force F-35A, delivered to aircraft delivery was a significant milestone automation, facility and tooling upgrades, Tessy Thomas, DG (Aero), DRDO, Air under the aegis of Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) and Society of Indian Aerospace Hill Air Force Base, Utah. that highlights the effective F-35 Enterprise supply chain initiatives and more, the F-35 Vice Marshal NS Chitnis VSM, AOES, T Technologies and Industries (SIATI). The first 300 F-35s include 197 F-35A collaboration across the JPO, U.S. services, enterprise has already significantly reduced Suvarna Raju, Chairman and Managing Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Karve informed all the existing and potential conventional take-off and landingpartners, and industry. Moving forward, costs and improved efficiency. Director, HAL, are the keynote speakers industry partners about the expected growth of the naval aircraft fleet from 150 to 450 (CTOL) variants, 75 F-35B short take-off/ our F-35 team remains committed to The F-35 enterprise met its 2017 delivery at the event. in the near future and the huge opportunity it provides to the industry particularly the vertical landing (STOVL) variants, and driving costs down, quality up and faster target of 66 aircraft, representing more The fifth edition of ADMS will be held Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). RAdm Philipose G Pynumootil, FONA has 28 F-35C carrier variants (CV) and have delivery timelines across our development, than a 40 percent increase from 2016. during August 9-10 at HAL Convention delivered the opening address. been delivered to U.S. and international production and sustainment lines of effort." In 2018, the team is targeting 91 aircraft Center, Bangalore with an aim to Renowned aerospace professionals and academicians, including Dr. C G Krishnadas Nair, customers. As production volume increases and deliveries and is preparing to increase support the indigenisation drive in SIATI President, RK Tyagi, AeSI President, Tessy Thomas, DRDO DG (Aero), and Prof. S S More than 620 pilots and 5,600 additional efficiencies are implemented, production volume year-over-year to hit a defence and aerospace sector. The Mantha from National Institute of Advance Studies (NIAS) shared their experiences with maintainers have been trained, and the Lockheed Martin is on track to reduce the rate of approximately 160 aircraft in 2023. event, organised by Aeromag Asia in young aeronautical professionals of SNC. association with SIATI, will be a window The complete requirements of Navy in terms of equipment, components, systems etc. to witness the strategic-manufacturing were explained in the event. DRDO will be giving the details of the projects undertaken. Raytheon Sensor System for F-35 capability of Indian companies and The Navy Aircraft yard has arranged several B2B meetings on all three days. The event was impart latest technologies. More than a great opportunity for SMEs to gain the knowledge on the user requirements. S Aerospace major Lockheed Aperture System resulted in significant cost savings, approximately 45 percent 70 companies are exhibiting their The event was able to bring together seven major indigenous aviation stakeholders, viz, Martin has selected Raytheon cost savings, reliability and performance reduction in unit recurring cost, greater technologies and products at the event. the Indian Air Force, ISRO, Aero Cluster Labs of DRDO, Air India, Pawan Hans Limited, as well Uto develop and deliver the next improvements,” said Greg Ulmer, Lockheed than 50 percent reduction in operations ADMS is a yearly event started in 2014 as members of the academia and industry. On display at the expo were actual obsolete generation Distributed Aperture System Martin Vice President and General and sustainment cost, five times more and is supported by major Defence items and systems for captains of MSMEs to identify indigenous substitutes, promote (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet. Manager of the F-35 program. “We are reliability, and two times performance Industries including HAL, BEL, BDL, indigenisation and provide product support. It was the second edition of Innovation Expo The result of a Lockheed Martin-led aggressively pursuing cost reduction capability improvement. Armed Forces, DRDO Labs, Government by the Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi. competition, the selection will enhance across the F-35 enterprise and this initiative The new system will also indirectly of Karnataka, Industry bodies, ISRO, capability and reduce cost. is a clear demonstration of our unrelenting benefit aircraft readiness and service Academic institutions etc. There will be The F-35’s Distributed Aperture System commitment to reduce costs and deliver manpower requirements. an exhibition, seminar and various B2B collects and sends high resolution, real- transformational capabilities for the Roy Azevedo, Vice President meetings as part of the ADMS 2018. time imagery to the pilot’s helmet from warfighter,” he added. of Intelligence, Surveillance and More than 500 delegates are expected six infrared cameras mounted around The Supply Chain Competition will Reconnaissance Systems at Raytheon to attend the seminar. There will be the aircraft, allowing pilots to see the significantly reduce cost, improveSpace and Airborne Systems has said a special session for the participating environment around them – day or night. reliability, and enhance capability. The that Raytheon’s solution delivers next companies to interact with certifying With the ability to detect and track threats Raytheon-built DAS will be integrated into generation capability for the fifth agencies including CEMILAC. ADMS is from any angle, the F-35 DAS gives pilots F-35 aircraft starting with Lot 15 aircraft, generation F-35 and the focus is on a lift-off for the aerospace and defence unprecedented situational awareness of expected to begin deliveries in 2023. providing pilots every tactical advantage manufacturing industry by being an the battlespace. Compared to the current system, the next imaginable while ensuring taxpayers ideal platform for the suppliers to “The supply chain competition for generation DAS system is estimated to receive the best value possible. interact and showcase their products. the next generation F-35 Distributed generate, more than $3 billion in life cycle

56 57 GRSE Virtual Reality Lab Inaugurated India Gifts HAL Do-228

Department of Defence Production, and other senior officials of GRSE were present Aircraft to Seychelles during the ceremony. of HAL Do 228 to Seychelles reflects The design activity in Central Design the firm commitment and continued Office was required to be strengthened to engagement of the Government of India meet customer requirements. This often in further developing, consolidating required quick, reliable, and accurate and expanding the comprehensive resolution of design issues, as raised by multifaceted cooperation between India the production branch or the vendor. and Seychelles”. Mrs Swaraj also handed The VRL has more than just enabled over airworthiness certificate of the aircraft this activity for the shipbuilder: now the to the President of Seychelles. virtual reality facility also enables fast General (Dr) V K Singh (Retd) Union dealing and analyses of upcoming issues in Minister of State for External Affairs, who design phases leading to better time and was present on the occasion, handed resource management. Now 3-D models over the symbolic key to the President of can be created in a virtual environment Seychelles. for assisting the production teams and T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL hailed the Dr. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Defence Production, inaugurating the Virtual Reality Lab. Rear customers to expedite approvals. event as `proud moment’ for HAL as Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), CMD GRSE, is also seen. Over the years, GRSE has developed the aircraft has been delivered ahead of capabilities for in-house design & Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister, and Danny Faure, President, Republic of schedule and accepted by the Seychelles Seychelles, at the HAL Do- 228 aircraft handing over ceremony. T Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL, r. Ajay Kumar, Secretary, Defence on July 7. Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), shipbuilding and has made considerable Air Force. “We have provided hands-on is also seen. Production inaugurated the CMD GRSE, SS Dogra, Director (Finance), contributions to the indigenous warship training to the pilots and technical staff DVirtual Reality Lab (VRL) set up AK Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde construction program of the country he External Affairs Minister, Sushma coastal surveillance of Seychelles and from Seychelles. We are committed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Sanjeev Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding), which includes state-of-the-art frigates and Swaraj, handed over HAL Do- 228 provide strategic depth to policing its to extend full-fledged support to the (GRSE) at its 61, Park Unit location in Kolkata Vijayendra, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), corvettes to fast patrol vessels. Taircraft to Danny Faure, President, extensive Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). teams involved with its maintenance and Republic of Seychelles, at a ceremony The aircraft has been flown on the 42nd operations of the aircraft”, he added. The in New Delhi. With this, the Maritime Independence Day of Seychelles on June Do-228, manufactured by HAL is equipped surveillance of the island nation received 29, signifying the strong relations between with combination of 360 deg Surveillance Russian Helicopters Transfers the much-needed boost. the two countries. Radar, Forward Looking Infra-Red System, Appreciating India’s support, Danny Describing the event yet another Satellite Communication, Traffic Collision Faure described the `momentous occasion’ milestone in furthering bilateral defence and Avoidance System, Enhanced Ground Repaired Mi-17 Choppers to Laos as historical day and said that the inclusion cooperation between India and Seychelles, Proximity Warning System and host of of HAL Do-228 aircraft would bolster the Sushma Swaraj said, “The handing over other customer specified sensors. air base in Vientiane. The Lao Deputy of Minister of Defence, Phouvong Vongphom, inspected the repaired Mi-17 helicopters. Horiba Mira Displays During the official event, a crew of the Lao Air Force performed a demonstration flight in a repaired helicopter. Centaur Unmanned Ground Vehicle “The Holding Company is always ready to vehicle (UGV) platform, Centaur, at Eurosatory in Paris, France. offer the most comfortable conditions for The UGV can be integrated with various payloads including the its customers in terms of both supplying detection of improvised explosive devices, remote surveillance, helicopters and rendering after-sales and soldier support. services. Upon the request of the Lao party, The Centaur platform is a variant of the VIKING platform we prepared a proposal for the repair of that HORIBA MIRA has developed over a number of years. The another batch of Mi-17 type helicopters. lightweight vehicle can reach speeds of up to 40kph. Eurosatory We hope the decision will be made soon,” is the international leading exhibition of land and air defence and noted Andrey Boginskiy, Director General security, held between 11-15 June with more than 1,750 exhibitors of Russian Helicopters. from 63 countries and 57,000 professional visitors. The Lao aviation fleet comprises over 20 The vehicle has been displayed at the stand of Katmerciler, the ussian Helicopters Holding at the official ceremony. The helicopters civil and military helicopters produced Turkish defence company, with whom Horiba Mira formed a Company has fulfilled the first were repaired by a mobile group of by the Holding Company’s enterprises. In consortium for UGV development recently. Rob Mohacsi, Senior Rservice contract in the interests specialists of JSC “356 ARP”, which is part of addition to Mi-8/17 type helicopters, the Commercial Manager, Defence Systems said, “Centaur is viewed as of the Lao Ministry of Defense, having the Holding Company. country operates medium utility Ka-32T oriba Mira, a global leader in unmanned ground vehicle a pioneer in high-tech autonomous vehicles and we are delighted transferred a batch of four Mi-17 helicopters The transfer ceremony took place at the helicopters. Hsystems has displayed its state-of-the-art unmanned ground to bring our platform to such a prestigious event.”

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Thanks to the IO-Link, other data can be generated in precise concentricity. The integrated oil chamber system is a addition to position monitoring, for example querying the cycle number, Hydraulic central feature, above which two oscillating clamping elements for the temperature, the analysis quality or sensor identification. Continuous clamping rough or finished parts are mounted. As they individually communication between the MMS 22-IO link and the control system is also Compensation Jaw adapt to the workpiece, form tolerances in castings, for example, guaranteed. For this purpose, the sensor, which is fully compliant with the are reliably compensated. Compared to conventional 3-point IO-Link Class A standard, is connected directly to the IO-Link master. clamping, the number of clamping points is doubled, which lowers Instead of mechanical switching point adjustment, the sensor can be the deformation of the workpiece and the obtainable roundness is taught quickly and conveniently via the IO-Link interface. Alternatively, significantly increased. Schunk wired connectors or non-contact magnetic teaching tools can The hydraulic system allows for automatic centrifugal force be used. The corresponding switching condition is indicated on an LED compensation. At high speeds, the hydraulic clamping system display. This allows users to save up to 90% on set-up times, as compared automatically ensures centrifugal force compensation so that the to conventional magnetic switches. Since the required electronics clamping force is always reliably maintained. 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60 61 Rafael at Farnborough 2018

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Drone Dome Breakthrough Aero afael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating Hotbed for Aerospace Innovation at Farnborough International Airshow 2018. Rafael is Engine Concepts Ra leading developer and manufacturer of advanced aerial systems provides a full aircraft munition suite from he European-funded Horizon 2020 ULTIMATE project reconnaissance to navigation and targeting pods, to wideband (Ultra Low emission Technology Innovations for Mid- he biennial Farnborough FIA welcomed exhibitors and visitors from sectors across the industry, Space SDR communication and precise EO air-to-ground combs. The Tcentury Aircraft Turbine Engines) has developed concepts International Airshow (FIA), one from 76 countries in 2016, including 23 Zone, Aerospace 4.0, Cargo Village, company is presenting an array of its systems at the event. for highly innovative propulsion and integration technologies Tof the most premium aerospace International Pavilions, which provided an Innovation Zone, Live Product Demo In the Air-to-Ground category it will present Spice Family (2000, for mid-century aero engines. With five experienced research events in the world is all set to take off. The exciting opportunity for organisations of all Area among others. Aerospace 4.0 is a 1000, 250) of stand-off air-to-ground gliding bombs based on groups and four major European engine manufacturers, ULTIMATE event, to be held from 16-22 July at Show sizes from across the globe to participate digital transformation that is underway Rafael’s unique scene-matching technology for precise hits partners have identified breakthrough technologies which Centre, ETPS Rd, Farnborough GU14 6FD, in the show and secure new export sales. to revolutionise manufacturing industries at ranges of up to 100 km. Rafael’s new Spice-250 will also be address the major loss sources in existing aero engines, thus will be an ideal platform to discover a range This year’s show is expected to witness through automation, data exchange and exhibited on the Gripen (booth OE14 and on the Eurofighter enabling disruptive efficiency improvements. of new business incentives, attractions, and participation of more than 1500 exhibitors processes. The flying and static aircraft aircraft, booth OE19/20. The project team will for the first time present its results to networking opportunities. With flying and from 52 countries. With key organisations shows will be another highlight of the In Electro-optics Rafael’s new Skyspotter will be displayed. It is the broader public at the Farnborough International Airshow, static displays, four large exhibition halls and global influencers all under one roof, event. an advanced EO sensor for real-time airspace monitoring, early exhibiting detailed scaled mock-ups of the technology concepts. and dozens of chalets, FIA 2018 is more FIA provides plenty of opportunities to Farnborough’s unique setting provides a detection, and accurate tracking of aerial objects, including ULTIMATE will be at Hall 3, Booth 3582. Detailed three-dimensional than just an airshow. With attendance meet the industry face-to-face. From the natural arena to showcase the capabilities drones, aircraft, UAV’s, etc. When connected to Rafael’s Drone mock-ups of the innovations will be displayed at the event. “Three from key global influencers plus the latest unique ‘Meet the Buyer’ programme to of military and commercial aircraft. It is, Dome, the integrated system also enables interception of the years of intense research resulted in highly promising aero engine thought leadership and industry insight, conferences, FIA is where you will forge therefore, no surprise that so many of targets, using a high-power laser beam. concepts and we are proud to present the results for the first time FIA delivers the best value for aerospace valuable business connections. aviation’s biggest names have chosen Other products include Reccelite XR - New generation, day/night in Farnborough”, said Prof. Tomas Grönstedt. business. The exhibit encompasses a global FIA to debut their latest innovations to its electro-optical tactical reconnaissance pod for real-time imagery The Flightpath 2050 target of a 75% reduction in energy The FIA is a must-attend for aircraft marketplace of aerospace exhibitors captive audience. collection and data transfer, and Litening 5 - Multi-spectral consumption and carbon dioxide emissions is extremely manufacturers, many of their customers, airborne targeting pod for targeting and designation of targets by challenging. Even if a continued incremental improvement of and the entire supply chain as it provides day and night from large standoff ranges. state-of-the-art technologies is assumed, they cannot achieve trade visitors with the ultimate networking Drone Dome – Innovative end-to-end system designed to this goal. It has therefore been estimated that an additional 30% hub for the Aerospace & Defence provide effective airspace defence against hostile drones will reduction must come from radical new aircraft engine innovations. Industries. Modelled around networking, be another highlight. Drone Dome has 360° circular coverage The ULTIMATE consortium has targeted such innovations and FIA facilitates connections, interactions and and is designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones either by identified breakthrough technologies that address the three opportunities for its exhibitors and visitors. jamming their communication or destroying them using a laser major loss sources in existing aero engines, which means that As a hotbed for pioneering innovation, beam. Rafael will be at Chalet B15. energy input is not used optimally. Farnborough International Airshow is at Complementing the expected efficiency improvements of the forefront of emerging technologies current technology concepts towards the 75% reduction target, and supporting the evolving aerospace five technologies have been identified within ULTIMATE as high industry. added-value. These five technologies are about: constant volume Since the first powered flight in Britain, combustion systems, intercooling, secondary combustion, Farnborough itself represents a long bottoming cycles and novel propulsor and nacelle designs. The history rich in pioneering heritage; where concentration on these technologies finally resulted in eight visionaries meet cutting edge innovation. innovative engine concepts which could have been developed by Being an international shop window, Reccelite XR the ULTIMATE experts.

62 63 Liebherr to Display L&T to Produce Transport Launch Helicopter Landing Gear Canister for BRAHMOS

contribution of each of our defence industry partner in this direction is highly commendable,” he said. Mr. Jayant Patil has said that L&T Defence has been associated with the development of BRAHMOS missile programme for close to two decades. “Our journey started under the guidance of DRDO to develop Piaggio Aerospace at indigenous capabilities and facilities for realization of composite airframes, Farnborough 2018 canisters and allied sub-systems for BRAHMOS missile. Our products have iaggio Aerospace is participating in the 2018 edition of successfully passed applicable qualification Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2018) staged in tests, and L&T has already started delivering PHampshire, UK, at the Farnborough Airport between these articles under serial production 16th and 22nd July 2018. The Italian aircraft manufacturer will be mode,” he said. present at the indoor display (HALL 1 1190) and will exhibit a full- The versatile, multi-role, multi-platform Liebherr will showcase a helicopter landing gear system at scale mock-up of the P.1HH HammerHead and a P.180 Avanti EVO. BRAHMOS has been integrated with L&T- Farnborough International Airshow 2018. P.1HH is an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and the only manufactured Composite Airframes and remotely piloted Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Dr. Sudhir K Mishra, DS & Director General (BrahMos) and CEO & MD, BrahMos Aerospace, two different versions of Transport Launch iebherr-Aerospace will showcase its products from the program in Europe. Designed for aero, marine, and terrestrial inaugurating L&T Defence’s new production line for Transport Launch Canister (TLC) at Canister (TLC). L&T Defence has successfully areas of flight control and actuation, air management, surveillance and reconnaissance, it achieves an innovative Ranoli, Vadodara. completed the realisation of Composite Llanding gear and gearboxes, as well as electronics at combination of autonomy and speed. First deliveries are expected &T Defence, one of the leading The canister for the missile serves the Airframes for the tactical missile. Farnborough International Airshow 2018. The highlights of in 2018. The turboprop Avanti EVO is the latest generation of industry partners of BrahMos dual purpose of a container and that of a L&T Defence’s Advanced Composites company’s stand 41330 in hall 4 include components for the wing LAerospace, opened a new launching tube. Jayant Patil, Whole-Time Manufacturing Facility at Ranoli, Vadodara, tip folding system for the Boeing 777X aircraft program and a nose production line for Transport Launch Director & Sr. Executive Vice-President – will now take up the serial production landing gear for the AW189 helicopter, which can be extended Canister (TLC) at Ranoli, Vadodara to cater Defence Business, L&T, was also present of BRAHMOS TLC. The unit has the and retracted on the stand. to the serial production requirements during the official event. accreditation of National Aerospace In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to discover of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile Dr. Sudhir K Mishra said that the highly and Defence Contractors Accreditation innovations in research and development, such as the “Skin Heat system. successful BRAHMOS missile programme Program (NADCAP) towards manufacturing Exchanger”, a heat exchanger that is an integral part of the aircraft Dr. Sudhir K Mishra, DS & Director has taken a remarkable lead under the of Aerospace Products. The Advanced structure. Further highlights include various weight-optimized the P.180 Avanti. Its five blade scimitar propellers and three- General (BrahMos) and CEO & MD, flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Composites Laboratory at Ranoli, in its components produced using the 3D printing process. lifting surface configurations work together to provide unique BrahMos Aerospace, inaugurated the Government. “BrahMos has created a efforts towards quality compliance for As an example, regarding electronic components, a modular aerodynamic performance. Combining style, attention to details second production line in the state of robust ecosystem of indigenous defence the ongoing BRAHMOS programme, has designed remote electronic control unit will be on display. The and technology, it offers superior climb performance and low Gujarat to manufacture the indigenous manufacturing and integration, thus received the Accreditation Certification ingenious concept of the unit developed by Liebherr-Aerospace emissions. The two aircraft are entirely designed, developed, and canisters which are designed for storage, reinforcing and realising the long- from National Accreditation Board for offers plenty of advantages and can be used flexibly in the manufactured in Italy at the aerospace centre of excellence in transportation and launch of the state- cherished dream of self-reliance in Testing and Calibration Laboratories aerospace and space industry. Villanova d’Albenga, Liguria. of-the-art BRAHMOS Weapon System. this critical sector. And the immense (NABL). Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, Toulouse (France), is “Farnborough International Airshow represents the most one of eleven divisional control companies within the Liebherr valuable opportunity to promote our excellence in both Group and coordinates all activities in the aerospace and defence and business aviation industries. We started a new Chief of Air Staff Visits UK transportation systems sectors. Liebherr-Aerospace is a leading transformational path, which is already boosting production line supplier of systems for the aviation industry and has more than and orders”, says Renato Vaghi, Chief Executive Officer of Piaggio ir Chief Marshal Birender Singh Association. More than 20 Air Chiefs from five decades of experience in this field. Aerospace, commented. Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, across the world are likely to attend the The range of aviation equipment produced by Liebherr for the Piaggio Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures, and AChief of the Air Staff, Indian Air event. civil and military sectors includes flight control and actuation maintains aircraft, aircraft engines and structural components. In Force, is on an official visit to UK from 09- The visit would provide an impetus to systems, landing gear and air management systems, as well as 2018, Piaggio Aerospace celebrates its first 100 years in aviation. 15 July 2018 to attend the Royal Air Force India-UK defence cooperation and pave gears, gearboxes, and electronics. A continuous commitment to research & development combined Annual Air Power Conference and Royal the way for greater interaction between These systems are deployed in wide-bodied aircraft, single with innovative design and style have driven the development International Air Tattoo on the eve of 100th the Royal Air Force and the Indian Air Force. aisle and regional aircraft, business jets, combat aircraft, military of Piaggio Aerospace as main player for executive turboprops, Anniversary of the RAF. This would further strengthen relations transporters, military training aircraft, civil helicopters, and unmanned aerial systems and Special Mission aircraft on the He is accompanied by Kamalpreet between the two Air Forces and enable combat helicopters. global market. Dhanoa, President, Air Force Wives Welfare greater engagement in the near future.

64 65 IAI Unveils the Barak-MX HAL Promotes Vendor Development

srael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has operational decisions regarding the Barak- Yoav Turgeman unveiled the Barak-MX, a naval and MX are taken based on the threat, missions Iland-based air and missile defense and resources characterizing the specific named CEO of system, which follows the innovative situation. operational concept of the Barak Family of The system’s modular nature allows ELTA Subsidiary Inauguration of the seminar on “Opportunities in Development, Manufacturing and MRO of Aerospace Accessories and Systems”, at highly flexible defense systems. customers to start with basic configuration HAL, Lucknow Division. Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Accessories Division, HAL, R Madhavan, Executive Director, HAL, Accessories Division, Dr CG The Barak-MX supports various radars and scale up gradually and quickly he board of directors of ELTA, Krishnadas Nair, President, SIATI, are also seen. and launchers, providing optimized according to operational and budget subsidiary and division of Israeli response to fighter aircraft, helicopters, needs. TAerospace Industries (IAI), which xploring the scope of aerospace aerospace and defence sector. has given a presentation regarding the UASs, cruise missiles, land-air and land- Joseph Weiss, CEO Israel Aerospace is headed by CEO Joseph Weiss, approved manufacture and service in India, Rajiv Kumar has said that HAL accessory role of CEMILAC and RCMA in assuring the land missiles. Industries said, “Having closed huge the nomination of Yoav Turgeman to EHindustan Aeronautics Limited division is very much vendor-friendly, quality and air worthiness. He has said that Based on smart, operationally proven export deals for the Barak 8, we continue ELTA CEO and IAI EVP.Turgeman has been (HAL) and Society of Indian Aerospace and the complex is treating all vendors the RCMA is ready to help the vendors to command control, it supports the use enhancing our leading air defenses serving in managerial positions at IAI for Technologies and Industries (SIATI) have as partners and ready to help them in keep the quality and their inspection to be of additional interceptor rockets. The systems with new innovative capabilities. the past 11 years, the most recent one as organised a seminar on “Opportunities in whatever ways so that quality products are taken as corrective measures. Barak MRAD is a short-range, high-speed The Barak-MX is highly versatile and is general manager of the MLM plant, where Development, Manufacturing and MRO of manufactured and supplied to HAL. There He has intimated that quality is the vertically launched interceptor suitable for meant to support diversified militaries he was responsible to various IAI strategic Aerospace Accessories and Systems” on 23 were presentations from HAL Lucknow, HAL paramount requirements in airborne items. addressing threats within a range of up with the utmost operational flexibility operations worth billions of dollars and has May 2018 at HAL Lucknow. Korwa, HAL Kanpur, and HAL Hyderabad Arunakar Mishra, has urged the companies to 35 km. it includes a radar homing head and inherent scalability exemplifies the advanced MLM to extraordinary business The seminar, inaugurated by Rajiv Kumar, regarding the details of out sourcing and in to have a consortium approach so that with a single-pulse engine. creativity, technological savviness and and technological accomplishments. CEO, Accessory complex, HAL, has been sourcing of different items and of services many systems which are now imported The Barak LRAD is a medium-range, high- boldness of Israel Aerospace Industries.” Before MLM, he headed IAI’s “Arrow” attended by the officers of HAL’s various like surface finish, hardening etc. Akhilesh can be indigenised utilising the technology speed vertically launched for addressing Boaz Levy, General Manager and Program, where he has been responsible divisions delegates, and vendors from Pathak, Regional Director, RCMA, Korwa and skill of different companies together. threats within a range of up to 70 km. it Executive VP of Israel Aerospace for developing the systems’ advanced includes a radar homing head with a dual- Industries (IAI) Systems, Missiles & Space configurations. Before joining IAI. pulse engine. Group commented, “The continued Turgeman has served for 25 years in a Skyguardian on Trans-Atlantic Flight The Barak ER is a long-range, vertically innovation in the development of the range of commanding and headquarters launched interceptor with an accelerator Barak Family, including the integration of at the Israeli Navy, until he was released as ASI. “To demonstrate the long endurance an RPA system that can meet the engine, dual-pulse rocket engine and three interceptors with complementary colonel after heading the Corps’ fighting of unmanned aircraft systems, we took stringent airworthiness type-certification advanced radar homing head. The capabilities and the utmost flexibility result systems department. Turgeman holds on the challenge of flying a MALE RPA requirements of various military and civil extension of the interception range is in operational capacity that responds to three academic degrees in electrical across the Atlantic. This effort has taken a authorities, including the UK Military achieved with a rocket accelerator and emerging threats. engineering, political science and law. lot of coordination and we appreciate the Airworthiness Authority (MAA) and the U.S. adapting the communication and radar The modular nature and the technological Joseph Weiss, chairman of ELTA’s board of DT a Medium-altitude, Long- support of the CAA, RIAT organization and FAA. capabilities to a 150-km range. innovation of the Barak-MX provides a directors and IAI CEO said, “ELTA is a global endurance (MALE) Remotely the RAF in this endeavour.” Inmarsat Government is supporting GA- The three rockets (MRAD, LRAD and response to a broad range of operational leader in radars, intelligence, early warning CPiloted Aircraft (RPA) produced by MQ-9B is the new generation of GA-ASI’s ASI’s flight with its L-band SATCOM service, Barak ER) share many common elements, challenges while managing the resources systems, communication, electronic General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. multi-mission Predator® B product line. SwiftBroadband, which provides resilient, a significant advantage for ongoing and the effectiveness on the battlefield. warfare and cyber. (GA‑ASI) took off from Grand Forks, North The company named its baseline MQ-9B seamless backup-connectivity throughout maintenance, training and drills by The system has been developed based As such, it is an integral, complementing Dakota, USA on the first-ever trans-Atlantic aircraft SkyGuardian, and the maritime the duration of the flight. SkyGuardian and different customers. on proven building blocks that provide party to all of IAI’s operations. I welcome flight of a MALE RPA. GA-ASI’s company- surveillance variant SeaGuardian. MQ-9B its North Dakota-based ground control As an operationally flexible system, the flexibility in the integrative technological Yoav and wish him luck in his new strategic owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian has completed is a “certifiable” (STANAG 4671-compliant) station are using SATCOM to communicate Barak-MX allows choosing the radar and aspect and in the operational aspect, and position, where he will lead ELTA in face the flight on July 11th. version of the Predator B product line. with and control the aircraft, to include the interceptor type according to the type IAI’s extensive knowhow in developing air- of challenges and growing competition in “This is a very exciting moment in GA- Its development is the result of a five- the command for automatic landing at of threat and type of mission at hand. The defense systems.” various markets. ASI’s history,” said Linden Blue, CEO, GA- year, company-funded effort to deliver Fairford.

66 67 implement all metal materials from EOS in Simulation Advances the future.

Industrial 3D Printing Partnering to streamline the 3D printing process Martin Steuer, Head of Product Management Software and Services at EOS says: “While the vast majority of the public thinks that additive manufacturing allows for the creation of three dimensional objects from a digital design by just clicking a button, users of the technology Instrumented Stator Vane 3D know that the reality is more complex. printed on an EOS M 290 with EOS United by the mission to make Industrial Titanium Ti64. (Source: EOS) 3D printing even more intuitive and user friendly, EOS is happy to partner with always depends on the application in on the calculated process loads. Thereby, Additive Works on the subject of AM- terms of build time, support volume, post not only time and costs of manual support process-simulation. ‘Simulate before you processing efforts and part deformation. generation can be saved, but also support create’ really is a key factor to ensure a Thanks to the Amphyon design evaluation, material can be saved and process stability successful laser sintering process with the software automatically finds the best is increased, avoiding costly build fails. The metal materials, right from the start.” part orientation in the build chamber of MPS module offers users a fast and intuitive Amphyon has been developed by the 3D printing system. way to simulate process mechanics and to Additive Works, a German start-up On the simulation stage, there are two calculate distortions. Such distortions can founded 2015. As part of the partnership modules available: The Support module, be compensated easily by the software by with the company, EOS is offering the which is in a beta phase at present, and exporting and building a “pre-deformed” software solution to its customers. In Calculated distortion field for a the Mechanical Process Simulation (MPS) STL file. In the end the simulation addition both companies will develop DMLS generated Instrumented module. With the Support module, capabilities of Amphyon help to assure further enhancements for Amphyon Stator Vane from Ti64 after base optimised support structures can be process stability and design accuracy of strengthening the EOS portfolio of cutting. (Source: Additive Works) generated automatically. These structures the application manufactured. material, process and system by the goal support the part on the build platform To ensure an easy and accurate to integrate the Amphyon assessment, and define the process results. Amphyon’s simulation, key EOS metal materials are simulation and support modules into OS, leading technology supplier of machine time and material costs. An manufacturing, underlining the increased innovative optimisation routines adapt integrated into Amphyon software and EOSPRINT 2, EOS’ job and process in industrial 3D printing of metals answer to this challenge is Amphyon. Using use and changing requirements of the support perforation as well as the are calibrated with regard to their material management software. For more details, Eand polymers, has entered into industrial 3D printing for serial production.” interfaces between part and support based properties. The goal is to calibrate and log on to www.eos.info a collaboration with German start-up EOS and Additive Works Additive Works to enhance the additive Experience the part virtually manufacturing (AM) process with metal present Amphyon software before it is build materials. The cooperation focuses on the for simulation aided additive Amphyon helps to predict possible simulation based pre-processing software manufacturing which will build job challenges and automates the Amphyon user interface: Amphyon: A solution which simulates the know-how based pre-processing steps. optimization of the build AM building process before it actually reduce development costs This way companies can optimise their direction by consideration takes place, highlighting and optimising parts in forefront, minimise the risk of of all possible orientations and increase part quality. (Source: Additive Works) possible problematic areas of the part to be flaws but benefit from a successful build build. With the user-friendly and intuitive Amphyon is a software process. To enable an easy use, Amphyon to handle software, shape accuracy, surface solution which simulates orients all steps along the “ASAP” principle quality as well as build productivity and the AM building process (Assessment –Simulation – Adaption – stability can be increased. Using Amphyon, Process), a new workflow for Direct Metal companies can save time and costs in before it actually takes place, Laser Sintering job preparation. Consisting developing additively manufactured highlighting and optimising of a couple of different software modules, components. Amphyon especially addresses the Dr. Nils Keller, CEO, Additive Works states: possible problematic areas application areas part assessment, support “Although the AM-technology itself is of the part to be build. optimization and process simulation. very mature, especially for unexperienced On the assessment stage, an examiner users it can be difficult to predict if a simulation software is standard when it module evaluates the geometry of the part will be 3D printed as expected. So, comes to conventional manufacturing part and assesses all possible build-up when a part is manufactured with issues, methods. With Amphyon, simulation orientations. Doing this manually can e.g. surface defects, it means a waste now also becomes a solution for additive be challenging as the ideal orientation

68 69 machines could not be tampered with, Business Initiatives conservation measures such as efficient BEL Aims at 15% both electronically and physically at any BEL has acquired land at High tech VRV AC systems & screw chiller, DALI circumstances,” said Gowtama. Defence & Aerospace Park at Devanahalli (Digitally Addressable Lighting Interface) BEL is also working on the new model of for pursuing business in areas like Satellite Lighting control system are introduced. Turnover Growth EVM which is expected to have much more Integration, Space Electronics, Unmanned add on features that will help it secure Systems, etc. It also has engaged with Outlook for The Future further. Even if one tries to physically potential Strategic Partners (identified BEL will continue its indigenisation efforts tamper with them, they would stop by MoD) in the areas of aircrafts, tanks, in line with ‘Make in India’. Radars, Missile functioning. BEL has a separate team to and submarines. BEL has a dedicated Systems, Communication & Network cater to international requirements of EVs, Business vertical to address Cyber Security, Centric Systems, Tank Electronics, Gun added Gowtama. Unmanned Systems and Composites. BEL Upgrades, Electro-Optic Systems and has placed thrust on exports, offset, and Electronic Warfare & Avionics Systems will Export Performance contract manufacturing and expanded drive BEL’s growth in the years ahead. State- The export turnover of BEL was 26 global presence with new overseas offices. of-the-art new factories for Electro Optics million USD in 2017-18. Major products There has been big progress in and Anantapur for future Missile programs ​M V Gowtama, CMD, BEL addressing the Annual Press Conference. Koshy Alexander, Director (F), R N Bagdalkar, Director (HR), Dr. Ajit T exported include Coastal Surveillance diversification initiatives of BEL in the will be established at Machilipatnam. Kalghatge, Director (R&D), Nataraj Krishnappa, Director (Other Units), and Anandi Ramalingam, Director (Marketing) are also seen. System, CoMPASS, Advanced Composite areas of Homeland Security & Smart Also, the company is pursuing business Communication System, Electro City Business, Ammunition Fuses and RF opportunities in Space Electronics, Solar Mechanical parts etc. BEL has participated Seekers have been satisfactory. BEL is Energy, Homeland Security, Smart Cards “ Future thrust areas for BEL Gowtama has said that fall in interest in three International Exhibitions to having revenue inflow in these areas. and Telecom. Strategies and action plans include cognitive and artificial income, higher wage cost and more tax showcase products & capabilities and Make in India Initiatives have been formulated to face competition, outgo were the reasons behind the fall in the export order book of US $ 92 million BEL has been continuing its commitment maintain technological edge and retain intelligence, machine learning, profitability during this fiscal. “However, as on April 1, 2018; includes Offset order towards Make in India programme and leadership position. cyber security, cloud computing, our sales have grown around 14 per cent book of US $ 35 million. Moreover, BEL has indigenisation drive. Last year, BEL has data analytics and image last fiscal and we are hopeful of around 15 received the Defence Minister’s award for recorded 89% of Sales Revenue from analytics among others. per cent growth in revenues in the current Best Performance in Exports for the year Indigenous technology. BEL is focusing ” financial year. We are also betting big on 2015-16. more on core areas and R&D all non- angalore-based Bharat Electronics exports and have started to witness some core areas are being outsourced to Ltd (BEL) has registered a turnover bit of traction in this space. The company R&D Initiatives Indian Industries including MSMEs. For Bgrowth of 14 per cent over the is expanding its global presence for Last year BEL has made several R&D this a separate Outsourcing and Vendor previous year. The PSU has registered a executing more exports orders,” he said. achievements including successful test Development Policy has been released turnover of Rs.10085 Crores in 2017-18 During the last fiscal, the Navaratna PSU firing of indigenous RF Seekers (developed and “Make in India” Display Cells have compared to Rs.8825 Crores in 2016-17. has executed orders related to integrated along with DRDO) for Akash 1S Missile been established in all Units of BEL. But, there has been a 29.5 per cent fall air command and control system, fire System, successful test flight of Rustom II Nodal officers for Outsourcing & Vendor in its standalone net profit to Rs 5.58 control system, L70 gun upgrade, Akash 3D ASR Radar drone (Medium Altitude Long Endurance development have been nominated and billion in the Q4 owing to slump in export weapon system, and submarine sonar suite Unmanned Aerial Vehicle – MALE UAV) a Public Procurement Policy has been revenues, higher wage cost coupled with among others. fiscal year 2017-18 it supplied around two developed along with DRDO among compiled. BEL’s Test facilities are being falling interest income. The profit after tax Some of the new products or systems lakh machines to the election commission. others. BEL has also signed LATOTs with provided to private vendors. HHTI with LRF is Rs.1399 crores in 2017-18. The reports introduced during the year are Ground This current fiscal, BEL is planning to supply DRDO. have been announced by MV Gowtama, Based Mobile Elint System, Lynx U2 for SNF around 10 lakh machines to the Election Environmental Initiatives Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, and P15, Radio on the Move for QRSAM, Commission. Manufacturing Initiatives BEL has a well-established Environmental at the annual press conference held in Advanced Composite Communication BEL has developed Advanced EMC Management System with pollution Bangalore. System for P15B, Mine Field Recording VVPATs are Tamperproof Testing Facilities of size 11m x 21m x 30m control measures, waste water treatment, Meanwhile, BEL’s has secured excellent System, Electronic Voting Machine Mk II, Reacting to reports on malfunctioning of which can conduct testing of Systems / zero effluent discharge, rainwater “MoU” Rating and the turnover from Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Mk II etc. VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) Platforms weighing up to 70 Tonnes. It harvesting, energy conservation, and indigenous technology is 89%. BEL’s sales During the year 2017-18, the company machines in the recently held by-polls in has also constructed a Near Field Antenna proper disposal of hazardous waste. All 9 from defence business is 85% during has received many significant orders UP’s Kairana, M V Gowtama has said that Test Range (NFTR) facility for calibration Units of BEL are ISO 14001 (Environmental 2017-18 and has commenced supply for including Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail, the machines could malfunction due to and testing of Radars and communication Standard) certified. With a total capacity Ground Based Mobile ELINT System and Commander Thermal Imager Sights for T72 different reasons but that never makes it antennas. BEL has established High level of 13.9 MW wind energy plants, 258 Battlefield Surveillance System. Another and BMP, Low Intensity Conflict EW System, vulnerable to tampering. Shock Testing Facility capable of imparting Lakh units generated has been wheeled Software Defined Radio-Manpack highlight of the previous year has been Hull Mounted Sonar for P71.Surveillance “These machines may have defects mechanical shocks up to 120g level for during 2017-18. Green Building concept the inauguration of BEL-developed Online Radar Element, Compact Multi-Purpose occurred due to various reasons including equipment weighing up to 800 kg. has been introduced in all new buildings, Inventory Management System for Indian Advanced Stabilized System (CoMPASS) transportation to interior regions of the Other initiatives include a Secured and all future buildings will meet Green Navy. The company’s exports order book among others. One of the major products country during elections. Otherwise, Manufacturing Test facility established Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment stood at $92 million as of April 2018, which supplied by BEL in the nod defence these machines are manufactured based for production of EVMs and VVPATs and a (GRIHA) rating compliance. BEL has taken included offset order book of $35 million. sector is the Electronic Voting Machine. on set standards and procedures and state-of-the-art Electronic Artillery Fuze up sustainable development initiative for The total order book value is Rs. 40115 BEL manufactures its EVMs at different despatched after robust-testing. Machine manufacturing facility. retrofitting of conventional lightning to crores as on 1 April 2018. locations in Bengaluru, and during the last failure doesn’t mean tampering. BEL’s EV LED lighting system. In addition, energy Electronic Voting Machine

70 71 Rafael Unveils New Aequs SEZ WheelTug: Ground Systems at Eurosatory facilitates Latecoere to Operations Innovation enter India

equs Special Economic Zone has expanded further by bringing Trophy on Merkava AToulose based Latécoère Groupe, ranked 2nd worldwide in and combines Rafael’s EO and Signal onboard aircraft wiring, to set up its Processing capabilities of Scene-Matching production facility in Belagavi, Karnataka. technology to turn an un-guided surface to Aequs SEZ is a full-fledged aerospace surface rocket into a precise weapon with a ecosystem, hosting separate facilities ith worldwide travel demand to move the aircraft quickly and safely. lower emission and noise levels. They can hit accuracy of less than 3 metres. for Machining, Surface Treatment, at an all-time high, it is Fewer wingwalkers and marshallers will be expand their capacity and accommodate Another product that caught attention Assemblies, Fabrication Warehousing, Winevitable for airlines to required, making workplace injuries less larger demand before having to look at afael Advanced Defense systems was the Fire Weaver, a revolutionary etc., supporting the entire manufacturing make more efficient use of their existing likely. expensive, time-consuming, and politically Ltd., has launched some of its Networked Attack System for Digitisation process, thereby reducing time-to- fleets and transport their passengers WheelTug reduces the time an airplane sensitive expansions. When weather- Rlatest land, naval air, space, and of Land-Based Operations, enabling market on projects. more quickly. Ground operations have spends on the ground, allowing it to related ground holds (lightning/snow/fog/ cyber systems, at Eurosatory 2018 in Paris. simultaneous, precision strikes on multiple Initially, the first production runs will improved relatively little over the years spend more time in the air. The time dust) are lifted, WheelTug aircraft will be It included capabilities in the areas of targets within seconds. Fire Weaver is commence in an existing 1300 sq. m. unit compared to in-air advances in engines and operations savings can be dramatic, able to depart immediately, helping the ground precision attack, land operations designed to serve as a distributive tactical in Q3, 2018, pending construction of a and instrumentation. But one promising allowing airlines to get more out of their airport recover from its delay. fire management, integrated air defence, system that connects all the sensors and new facility in Aequs special economic area on the ground is electric taxi, which aircraft and passengers to get more out of WheelTug is an innovation that promises electro-optical loitering munition for light, shooters in the battlefield on a single zone. The company is planning to will allow aircraft to drive forward and their day. This is an important insight: some advantages to all parties in commercial air tactical dismounted forces, and active network, and to manage the attack construct a brand new 4000 sq. m. backward without using engines or think of e-taxi as a means of saving fuel, travel – airlines, airports, and passengers protection for 8*8 vehicles. process, including targeting and fire manufacturing facility within the SEZ external tugs. but the true innovation is saving the flying – and we look forward to seeing it. Entry Electro-Optical Precision Integration Kit selection. to benefit from the existing aerospace One company leading the way in this public hundreds of millions of hours – year into service is expected late in 2019 for (EPIK), is transforming unguided surface- Rafael has also unveiled Integrated all-in- ecosystem at Aequs. field is WheelTug, based in Gibraltar. after year. Boeing737NG aircraft with other types to to-surface rockets into accurate precision one air defence based on the operational The 250-acre SEZ is unique for a Currently undergoing FAA certification There are also significant engine benefits follow. stand-off weapon systems. EPIK extends and combat-proven Iron Dome system, company as young as Aequs (started in for a Supplemental Type Certificate, the from eliminating ground/FOD vortices. The rocket range up to 50% and enables pixel- which has achieved more than 1700 2009) and they have steadily built their WheelTug® system places electric motors WheelTug system should therefore prove level hit-point definition. EPIK implements combat interceptions at a success rate of expertise in the aerospace services in a in the nosewheels and a small control panel attractive to lessors as well as airlines, as over 90%. Highly mobile, dual mission way that has attracted global aerospace in the cockpit. The system is powered by engines will retain their value longer. And Very Short Range (VSHORAD) integrated industry giants. They also have the the plane's existing auxiliary power unit. in addition to extending the time between air defence and counter rocket, artillery, distinction of being one of India’s fastest With the additional WheelTug Vision scheduled engine servicing, WheelTug will and mortar (C-RAM) System, integrated growing aerospace companies, with a camera/sensor array installed alongside cut brake wear in stop-and-go queues. on a single vehicle provide protection of CAGR of 50% year-on-year for 5 years. the e-taxi system, pilots will have the ability Airports also benefit from higher gate motorised or mechanised troops, as well Aravind Melligeri, Chairman & CEO of - and situational awareness they need - throughput, improved ramp safety, and as point air defence of military/industrial/ Aequs Group, said upon signing of the administrative installations. agreement, “Aequs has developed a Trophy APS for 8*8 vehicles, the world’s thriving ecosystem that would facilitate only combat-proven active protection every occupant, who is a part of this SEZ, system for armoured vehicles, was another to grow exponentially by leveraging highlight. Rafael’s Trophy for 8*8 vehicles interrelated capabilities, difficult to find is the only mature, available APS that in one location elsewhere in the world.” has undergone successful operational Aequs SEZ is a Belagavi based Special integration on combat vehicles such as Economic Zone (SEZ) under Aequs Infra, the LAVIII IFV and has been tested on the the infrastructure arm of Aequs Group, Stryker APC. Trophy variant can also be a privately-owned manufacturing, integrated with Rafael’s SAMSON Mk II engineering, and IT / BT infrastructure Remote Weapon Station. provider.

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