Published By Directorate of Public Relations Ministry of Defence February 4, 2021
“Future of Indian Ocean Region Nations Depend on Tackling Emerging Challenges and Opportunities” Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at IOR Conclave
PM MODI’S “FIVE S” VISION KEY TO INDIA’S APPROACH TO TACKLE GLOBAL • Indian Ocean Region (IOR) CHALLENGES Defence Ministers’ Conclave • Building collective Maritime Competence towards SAGAR • Special Interview Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Chairman DRDO • Building Partnersip • Ruling The Skies • BEL Driving Innovation • Seminars • Gujarat Pitches In • Airborne Early Warning and Control System - Netra he Indian Ocean Region 7500 Kms, India has an active • HAL gets RFP from IAF (IOR) Defence Ministers’ role to play for peaceful and • iDEX - Start Up Manthan Conclave began with a prosperous co-existence of all • Social Media Buzz Feed keynote address from countries. Shri Rajnath Singh TRaksha Mantri Shri Rajnath stressed that the Indian Ocean is Singh on 4th February on the a shared asset and a lifeline to sidelines of Aero India 2021 in international trade and transport Bengaluru. Several Defence due to its control of major sea- Ministers, Ambassadors, High lanes carrying half of the world’s Commissioners and senior container ships, one third of the officials from IOR countries have world’s bulk cargo traffic and attended the event physically or two thirds of the world’s oil in virtual mode. Outlining the shipments. agenda, Raksha Mantri said that Shri Rajnath Singh said as the largest nation in the IOR SAGAR - Security and Growth region with a vast coast line of for All in the Region is the theme
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Raksha Mantri identified maritime resources as the key to sustained growth and development of IOR nations in the 21st century. He said that the negative impact of conflicting claims in some maritime areas of the world highlighted the need to ensure peace in the IOR region. He added that IOR countries have demonstrated mutual respect for a rules-based order and commitment to abide by international law. Raksha Mantri spoke of the various policy initiatives of the government to promote trade and tourism among IOR countries through sea link Sagarmala, Project Mausam, and Asia Africa Growth Corridor etc. He emphasized the need to take economic, trade, naval cooperation and of Indian Ocean Policy as outlined by Prime Minister collaboration further in the region. He said that the Shri Narendra Modi in 2015. He added that in line linked futures of IOR countries depend on how they with this the IOR conclave should focus on security, tackle emerging challenges and leverage commerce, connectivity, fight against terrorism and opportunities. inter cultural exchanges. Raksha Mantri identified Referring to India’s growing Aerospace & areas such as deepening economic and security Defence sector and its emergence as a global R&D cooperation in the littorals, enhancing capacities to hub with one of the world’s largest start up safeguard land and maritime territories, working ecosystems, Raksha Mantri said IOR countries can towards sustainable regional development, Blue leverage these sectors for mutual benefit. He said Economy, including sustainable and regulated the recent order from the Indian Air Force to buy 83 fishing, and promoting collective action to deal with Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A from Hindustan non-traditional threats like natural disasters, piracy, Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a milestone in India’s terrorism , illegal, unreported and unregulated indigenization of defence manufacturing (IUU) fishing etc. as inter-related elements of capabilities. Shri Rajnath Singh added that India is SAGAR. He said IOR faces a number of challenges ready to supply various types of weapons systems to such as piracy, smuggling of drugs/people and IOR countries. Shri Rajnath Singh said that in arms, humanitarian and disaster relief, and Search consonance with the Prime Minister Narendra & Rescue (SAR) which can be met through maritime Modi’s vision of SAGAR, Neighbourhood First and co-operation. Act East Policies, India has adopted a cooperative
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For Complete News, Log on to https://aeroindia.gov.in approach through capacity building assistance in partner countries. This was reflected in India’s supply of Indian made ships, maritime aircraft and setting-up of Coastal Surveillance Radar Systems, he said.
Raksha Mantri said India was developing a comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness picture in the IOR, which has resulted in signing of Technical Agreements for sharing of ‘White Shipping Information’. He added that Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), Non- combatant Evacuation (NEO), and Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations are IOR region attended the conclave either physically important and highlighted India’s swift response or in virtual mode. In his closing remarks, Shri during the cyclones in Mozambique and Rajnath Singh said the enthusiastic participation Madagascar and reaching out to countries through was a symbol of the collective desire of the nations medical teams, medicines such as of the IOR region to work together. He applauded hydroxychloroquine, Remdesivir and paracetamol the dynamism, ideas and conviction for a brighter tablets, diagnostic kits, ventilators, masks, gloves future displayed at the conclave. Highlighting the and other medical supplies through Operation- global geopolitical and commercial significance of Sagar-I during COVID times. He further said that the Indian ocean, he said 75 per cent of global Op-SAGAR-II saw over 300 metric tons of trade and 50 per cent of daily global transfers humanitarian aid being delivered to 4 nations in already pass through the region. He further said the the IOR. deployment of ships by the Indian Navy and the Shri Rajnath Singh said vaccine Indian Coast guard for maritime security and anti- supplies under grant assistance to Bhutan, piracy operations had been successful in minimising Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and threats to commercial shipping. Seychelles have already highlighted India’s Shri Rajnath Singh said the conclave commitment to protect humanity from COVID-19. showcased what the IOR nations were capable of He said that India was conducting training achieving in terms of trade, security and facilitation, programmes for immunization managers, cold fighting non-traditional threats, promoting chain officers, communication officers and data uninterrupted access to the open seas. He managers of the recipient countries before delivery emphasised that easy uninterrupted access to the of the vaccines. He highlighted development of open seas and respect for the international law was effective response mechanism to humanitarian crisis essential for stability and security in the region. and natural disasters in the IOR region as one of Raksha Mantri ended his address by saying that he the most visible element of India’s Indian Ocean hoped that ideas germinated at the conclave would strategy. lead to sustainable action and partnerships. Raksha Mantri said India’s approach and Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar delivered vision to tackle global challenges was highlighted the welcome address at the conclave. Chief of by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dynamic Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval five ‘S’ vision - Samman (Respect), Samvaad Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Army Staff (Dialogue), Sahyog (Cooperation), Shanti (Peace) General M M Naravane and Secretary (Defence and Samriddhi (Prosperity). Production) Shri Raj Kumar were also present. 26 out of 28 countries from the
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BUILDING COLLECTIVE MARITIME COMPETENCE TOWARDS SECURITY AND GROWTH FOR ALL IN THE REGION (SAGAR) India, due to its geostrategic location in IOR, quintessential maritime character, historical and cultural ties with the littoral states, considers it obligatory to keep the maritime neighbourhood safe and secure, through unity and togetherness, against menace originating from the maritime domain. We believe that, in unity lies our strength. In recent years, India has taken a number of initiatives driven by the need for ‘collective growth’ in the region, which has included our initiatives of ‘Look East’ policy of the late nineties to the more recent ‘Act East’ policy and our maritime initiatives of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). All these initiatives have underscored the need for a ‘Whole of Government’ approach to dmiral Karambir Singh PVSM, AVSM, strengthen relations in the IOR in a mutually ADC, Chief of Naval Staff delivered the supportive and cooperative manner and we have Welcome Remarks. Shri Rajnath Singh, identified shared concerns from our partner A Honourable Raksha Mantri, delivered the countries. These concerns, necessitate that our Keynote Address. Quoting historic wisdom from our response must be synchronised and coordinated, to scriptures, he said “ऐक्यं बलं समाजस्य, तद्भावे सः दुबबलः ”, accomplish a common goal. which clearly enunciates that, ‘Unity is Strength of Indian Navy has sustained its prominence as the any Society, and a Society is weak without it’, the ‘First Responder’ in the IOR during natural disasters RM lauded the topic of the seminar as chosen by the and also during the testing times of COVID. Indian Navy, which delves into building collective ‘Mission Sagar’ was aimed at providing medical and humanitarian aid, food supplies to our maritime competence. The prominence of Indian Ocean Region in maritime neighbours. The prompt assistance global strategy has mandated many nations provided for arresting fire onboard Motor Tanker establishing a presence in the region to ensure their Diamond off Sri Lanka, assistance rendered in strategic interests and assist in overcoming aftermath of the oil spill incident involving Motor challenges in the maritime domain viz., piracy, Vessel Wakashio off Mauritius and search and maritime terrorism, human trafficking, Illegal rescue efforts undertaken off Indonesia to locate Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, loss missing fisherman, were indicative of collective of bio-diversity and battling climate change. Since energy and trade are critical in geo-political strategies, any disruption and consequent turbulence in smooth flow would have strategic security implications for all of us (in the Region) and the world at large. In order to ensure collective growth and prosperity, it is imperative that we build competence in the maritime dom ain , o n a collective b a s i s .
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Agencies in the region are partnering to develop a comprehensive Maritime Domain Awareness in the IOR.” Shri Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary provided the Closing Remarks. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, “One Must Continue to Grow and Evolve”, he drew relevance, as the Indian Navy continues to be the ‘Preferred Security Partner’ and eventually aims to be the ‘Dependable Maritime Neighbour’. Speaking on relevance of the IOR, the Defence Secretary stressed that, Any threat, ‘whether man made or natural’, emanating from within this region or from adjacent domains, would have adverse effect on the livelihood of population. The issues that plague are not limited by boundaries and not specifically against a particular sovereign state. Therefore, the Navies/ maritime agencies which are also not limited by boundaries, and are work horses of the maritime domain, need to aim at working together by ‘Keeping Station’ with each other. During the Seminar, two panel discussions were readiness at all times to respond to the unforeseen. held on Identifying Common Maritime Security The Hon’ble RM emphasised that, “Towards Challenges and Building Collective Maritime maintaining a safe and secure maritime Competence to Overcome Security Challenges. environment in the IOR, the Navies/ Maritime
IOR Seminar Session 1 : Identifying Common Maritime Security Challenges
Session 2 - Building Collective Maritime Competence to Overcome Security Challenges
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MORE THAN 300 SYSTEMS ON DIPLAY IN DRDO PAVILION Dr G Satheesh Reddy Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO
1. Over the last six decades DRDO has been the systems. A number of defence systems designed and backbone of India’s defence research and developed by DRDO have been inducted into the development. What are your thoughts on DRDO’s Armed Forces. Production value of DRDO success in achieving its aims over these years? developed systems/products/ technologies inducted DRDO has developed wide range of or in the process of induction into services stands strategic and tactical weapon systems and over Rs. 3 Lakh Crores. equipments along with complex technologies associated with such systems. During last few 2. Major achievements of DRDO in 2020? decades, DRDO has been closely working with DRDO has been actively undertaking the various industries to bring out the prototypes and system design and development despite pandemic sub-systems manufacturing for its systems. These and lockdown and as a result of this diligent work, interactions helped nurture a niche industry within many laboratories and projects undertook trials of the country which learnt the knowhow required for the new systems in year 2020. During the start of the defence manufacturing. This had laid the year 2020, after completing extensive trials on the foundation of the current vibrancy of the ecosystem shore based test facility, naval version of the Light of defence manufacturing. Today many of these Combat Aircraft did a successful arrested landing industries have spawned into subsidiary industries onboard INS Vikramaditya on 11th Jan 2020. which are ready to take the challenges of precision DRDO successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air- and rugged system manufacturing required for the breathing scramjet technology with the flight testing defence systems. The seeds of the defence industry of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle in laid down over years are ready to bear fruits due to Sep 2020. Other successful flight tests include current government’s encouraging policies. SMART, the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of DRDO has also been interacting with academia in Torpedo, Rudram the new generation anti-radiation various collaborative scientific and technological missile, enhanced version of Rocket system Pinaka, developments. DRDO while striving to meet the QRSAM System, successful trials of 5.56 x 30 mm cutting edge weapons technology requirements Joint Venture Protective Carbine etc. provides ample spin-off benefits to the society at Three flight tests of indigenously developed large thereby contributing to the nation building. anti-tank guided missile ''Dhruvastra'' were DRDO is making the country self-sufficient in conducted, the helicopter-launched anti-tank guided defence systems by indigenously developing missile was successfully test fired, which is one of the equipments such as Missiles, Light Combat Aircraft, most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world. Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher, Electronic Laser Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile was Surveillances, Radars, Missile-based Air Defence successfully tested from MBT Arjun Tank. An System, Naval Systems, Life Sciences and many important milestone was achieved when Authority more world class products giving a quantum jump Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) responsibility of to India’s military might. DRDO is continuously Pinaka weapon system was handed over by DRDO working towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence to DGQA. BrahMos surface-to-surface supersonic Systems by undertaking design & development cruise missile was also successfully flight tested with leading to production of world class defence indigenous booster for designated range.
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3.How is DRDO contributing to the initiatives of the government namely Make in India, Skill India, Digital India, Start Ups? DRDO has nurtured and developed a network of more than 2000 industries including MSMEs and large scale industries. Indian industries have been adequately groomed by DRDO in aspects like design, simulation, prototype manufacturing, testing, quality control, performance evaluation and mass production. Necessary policies to support ToT and export of DRDO developed recently been approved for export by the Indian technologies and products have been promulgated. Government. This is a very encouraging step not DRDO works closely with Academia to carry out only for DRDO but for industry also. In order to research on topics related to defence applications. make systems exportable, DRDO is designing such DRDO has created many advanced technology & that they can be integrated with various innovation centres across India in various international platforms. universities and academic institutes to carry out directed research, addressing the emerging and 5.Where do you see DRDO in coming years? futuristic technologies development. DRDO is concentrating on new research Technology Development Fund scheme of areas like Artificial Intelligence, Smart Materials, DRDO promotes public and private sector industries Quantum technology, Asymmetric technologies and and MSMEs that may work in collaboration with the Cognitive Technologies. We are working on the academia or research institutions to carry out design and development of futuristic systems. DRDO innovation, research and development for will emerge as a futuristic technology leader in the realization of products as per Services requirements. next few years. DRDO will play a very important role TDF has been appreciated at various platforms and in Atma Nirbhar Bharat mission in the area of Industries are welcoming this initiative. defence. We will put all our efforts in all directions DRDO has established Knowledge Centre to to contribute to Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Make in impart skill development training in defence India initiative. I want to see India forge ahead as a manufacturing skills as a ‘National Initiative on major defence exporting hub and world topmost Vocational Education for imparting quality R&D centre. education’. Giving an impetus to the mission of ‘Make in India’ initiated by the government, 6.Highlights of DRDO’s participation in the Aero workshops on the theme are being organised by India? DRDO laboratories. Various other steps have been DRDO will bring alive the spirit of self taken for ‘Minimum Government, Maximum reliance and national pride at the forthcoming Aero Governance’, Digital India and e-Governance in an India 2021. The DRDO pavilion will display more integrated manner. than 300 systems and sub-systems indigenously developed by DRDO. The participation is marked by 4.About some export product of DRDO? flying displays of LCA Navy, LCA Tejas and AEW&C. The export potential of DRDO developed More than 30 laboratories of DRDO from all products has increased manifold with many technology clusters are showcasing their products in countries showing interest in systems like radars, the three day mega expo. Besides, we are Sonars, electronic warfare systems, armaments, showcasing over 17 products in the India pavilion at bridging systems, missiles etc. Radars and Sonars the exhibition. The outdoor exhibition will display are the first of our exports. Apart from the products ADFCR Radar, ADTCR Radar, Anti Drone System, already being exported, LCA, some Missile Systems QRSAM, Rustom-1, Mobile Launcher Vehicle and and sub-systems are also export ready. Akash has indigenously developed robots
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Building For Complete News, Log on to Partnership https://aeroindia.gov.in BILATERAL MEETINGS Gen Bipin Rawat, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff met the delegates from Maldives, Bangladesh, Iran, Czech Republic & US on 03 Feb 2021.
WITH WITH DELEGATION DELEGATION FROM FROM IRAN MALDIVES
CDS WITH DELEGATION FROM CZECH
General M M NARAVANE The COAS interacted with delegations from a number of friendly foreign countries
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WITH DELEGATION FROM CZECH
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SHOWCASING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
Mr Gowtama M V AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS CMD, BEL
How is BEL supporting the Govt's Atmanirbhar production programmes. The Company has entered initiative? into partnerships / strategic alliances with foreign BEL is planning to realise the Govt’s dream OEMs as well as major Indian industries to address of an Atmanirbhar Bharat with a concerted focus on large and strategic programme requirements, R&D, indigenisation and in-house value addition for leveraging its complimentary capabilities and its products. The Ministry of Defence celebrated assuming the role of a Lead integrator / Tier-1 Atmanirbhar Bharat Week from August 7-14, 2020. partner for indigenous manufacturing. BEL is During the event, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri constantly exploring possibilities of forging JV Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the upgraded, state-of- Partnerships with both domestic and foreign the-art Maareech Integration Facility. Two products business partners. — Linear Variable Differential Transducer (LVDT) BEL successfully rolled out 30,000 ICU and 1kW Transmitter Aerial Switching Rack, ventilators within a record time for treating Covid- indigenously developed by BEL for use in various 19 patients and make India self-reliant in high-end strategic applications, were launched. The Hon’ble medical equipment. The project involved substantial RM also announced Expression of Interest (EoI)/ import substitution within a short period of time. Request for Proposal (RFP) being issued by BEL Post COVID, A separate vertical called Medical under Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) and Electronics Division has been created to focus on Make-II category for the indigenisation of five networked and remotely operated solutions with products, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat latest technologies like IoT, AI, Cloud-based initiative. services, e-diagnostics and online healthcare BEL has established collaborative R&D services. process wherein new and niche technology development is being focussed upon through On Artificial Intelligence Systems and other collaborations with R&D institutes, consultants, niche Innovative Solutions being displayed at Aero India technology companies, start-ups, MSMEs and 2021? academia. The Defence Innovation Organisation BEL will be showcasing Artificial Intelligence Systems has been incorporated by BEL and HAL to create an and other innovative solutions such as Secure Video ecosystem to foster innovation, and technology Conferencing solution, Generic Networking System, development in Defence by engaging start-ups and Workstation based Generic Radar Video Extractor individual innovators. To promote the Make in India and Tracker, Imagery Solution for Defence and initiative, BEL has established Make in India Display civilian applications, Video Exhibitions for various Cells, appointed Nodal Officers for Outsourcing & C4I System Solutions, Automatic Train Supervision Vendor Development in all its Units and updated its System for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, National policies and procedures. BEL has implemented the Command Control Communication and Intelligence Make-II Policy of GoI and issued several EoIs to System (NC3I) Software - Marine Domain Indian vendors. The Company has been putting in Awareness & Decision Support System (MDADSS), efforts to create a strong vendor base in India and Video Enhancer, Maritime Rescue Co-ordination has currently more than 21,000 vendors including Center, key tools for IT Security, Adversary Network domestic vendors and MSMEs. BEL is extending its Analysis Tool, tracking technology for Network Test facilities for use to private industries. Centric Airspace Surveillance Systems, Video BEL is pursing development/ production Surveillance & Analytics System, Air Traffic opportunities with DRDO under DcPP model for Management System, Enterprise Access Control various indigenous System, Face Recognition System, Network development/ Management System, Geographic Information
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System for Military Applications, etc. range to long range requirements of the forces. These include High Power Radar, Arudhra, Ashwini, What are the major sectors that are expected to Aslesha Mk II and AD-TCR. These are surveillance drive BEL’s growth in the coming years? radars which will help in detection of targets, along Business segments such as Radar & Weapon with information of the target being Friend or Foe Systems, Communication & Network Centric (IFF). Apart from this, BEL is also working on a Systems, Anti-Submarine Warfare & Sonar Systems, mountain version of a radar to meet the user’s Tank Electronics, Gun Upgrades, Electro-Optics, requirements. The Air Defence Fire Control Radar of Electro-Explosive and Electronic Warfare & Avionics BEL (Atulya), along with Anti-Aircraft Guns (L70), systems are expected to continue to drive BEL’s forms a Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) System growth in the coming years. BEL is also focussing on for effective point defence against all air threats Next Generation Weapon Programmes, Electro- (fighter aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs) at short and Optics, Radars, Arms & Ammunitions and very short ranges during day and night, under all Explosives, Unmanned Systems, Night Vision weather conditions, and also in the presence of Devices, Inertial Navigation Systems solutions for enemy jamming (Electronic Counter Measures). various platforms, Helmet Mounted Display Systems, BEL is progressing on several joint Counter Measures Systems for Airborne Platforms, development programs with LRDE for AESA based Composites, etc. Some of the areas which the modern Radars. These include 3D/4D S band Company is focussing on in non-Defence are Air Surveillance Radars, 3D X/Ka band Air Defence Fire Traffic Control Radars, Space Electronics, Control Radar, Multi-target Tracking Radar for Spacegrade Solar Cells, Satellite Assembly & Defence forces, 3D X/C Band AESA Radars, multi- Integration, Railway and Metro Solutions, Software, function radar for Weapon Systems, etc. Electric Vehicles (Li-ion Battery Packs, Fuel Cells, Charging Stations), BEL is progressing on select Radars Homeland Security and Smart City like Air Traffic Management (ASR/ businesses, Smart Metres and MSSR) Radars, Multi Target Fire healthcare electronic equipment Control Radar and Passive Radar including ICU Ventilators to combat with its JV partner Thales in BEL COVID-19. Thales System Ltd. BEL is the lead integrator and maintenance agency On ground radars produced by BEL for the Long Range Tracking Radar for Defence? (LRTR) and Multi Function Control BEL is the premier Radar House in Radar (MFCR) Systems. India with modern facilities at Bangalore and Ghaziabad and has IFF Radars for MR-SAM and P8I over the last 5 decades acquired programmes of Boeing have been capabilitiaes in the design, development, successfully designed, developed and manufactured manufacture and supply of Radars for various at BEL. Next generation IFF Systems are being applications. Around 80 per cent of Radars progressed both in-house and jointly with DRDO. produced by BEL are indigenously developed. BEL BEL is also developing Through Wall Radars and has supplied more than 300 Radars (Surveillance, Ground Penetrating Radars through in-house Navigation, Fire Control, Air Traffic Management & efforts. Weather Forecasting) in the last 5 years. Some of the major Radar programs Please provide an update on the Akash SAM system successfully developed and realised by BEL include for IAF? 3D CAR series, Multi-Function Flight/Troop Level BEL has already delivered 8 Squadrons to the Indian Radar of Akash Weapon System, Weapon Locating Air Force and through BDL, 2 Regiments to the Radar, Low Level Light Weight Radar and Surface Indian Army of the Akash Surface to Air Missile Surveillance Radar, BFSR-XR, etc. System. Further, we have received order for seven BEL is currently working on a gamut of Squadrons of Akash for the IAF to be supplied in radars for the three years. We will start executing the order this armed forces. They year itself. vary from short
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Energising the R&D capabilities with Industry, Academia and Certification aspects for Atmanirbhar Bharat held.
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Aerospace and Defence opportunities in Karnataka -Govt of
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US-India Defence Collaboration Opportunities and Challenges
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ligned with PM's mission of manufacturing destination in the State, The 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Government of Dholera Industrial City. Gujarat along with Confederation of Gujarat and its transformational model A Indian Industry (CII) and Society for with excellent infrastructure facilities, robust Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) as industrial ecosystem, transparent & investor- Industry Partners is organized the Gujarat State friendly policies, supply chain network is set to Seminar on the subject 'Atmanirbhar in become a key link in the Indian defence and Aerospace & Defence' on 4th February 2021, aerospace manufacturing sector. Gujarat with at Aero India 2021, Bengaluru, highlighting a plethora of manufacturing companies is on defence & aerospace manufacturing prowess the path of being a key player nationally and of Gujarat, one of the most progressive states with its strong base, can also be aligned to be of the country. the Defence Hub of Asia. This session focused on highlighting The State endeavors to connect the ways for boosting the defence equipment industry, especially MSMEs, with the production sector at the state level, to International and Indian Aviation Tier-1 and contribute to the national goal. The session Tier-2 companies, to build the right eco-system also imparted information about the upcoming for Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM – NETRA
Suma Varughese Pgm Director – AEW&C & MS Easwaran Director CABS
n the age of modern air warfare, the relevance Ground Exploitation Station, and Mission Software and necessity of AEW & C is undisputed. The Support Facility were all designed and developed. “eyes in the sky” act as the force multiplier for These indigenous developments allowed the modern air force. In October 2004, the then India to be self-sufficient and self-reliant in airborne IHon. Raksha Mantri announced to the Nation a AESA radar technologies. DRDO will be leveraging programme to develop an Indigenous AEW&C these technologies on the follow-on programmes of (Airborne Early Warning and Control), system AEW&C Mk –II and the Multi-Mission Maritime considering the absolute requirement of having a Aircraft. The IFF Mark XII S system developed nationally developed platform this this critical asset. indigenously has spawned spin-off products such as Considering the emerging scenario of the Combined Interrogator Transponder developing air warfare, a need was felt to enhance The sophisticated system software including the capabilities of the system commensurate with the signal processing modules have been developed requirements of an evolving battlefield. CABS and by DRDO. The software carries out sophisticated DRDO incorporated enhancements to the Multi Sensor Data Fusion, Identification & requirements to make the platform a potent and Classification of Targets and creates the state-of-art force multiplier for the IAF. DRDO comprehensive Air Situation Picture. The net centric accepted the challenge of building the AEW&C software platform is an Integrated Command and System on a smaller airborne platform, with the Control Station and handles the operations from challenge of incorporating multiple requirements of interception, guidance to recovery. The complete Satellite Communication (SATCOM), Air-to-Air software has been qualified to DO-178B standards. Refuelling, Extended Band Operation for Electronic Critical role of integration of systems with the Support Measures (ESM) and Communication Embraer platform aircraft went through without any Support Measures (CSM). hitches, benefiting from the detailed project To manage the challenges of the increased planning and integration management, making the weight, power and cooling requirements to Indian AEW & C to become the first transport accommodate the changes, multiple innovations aircraft in Indian Air Force to carry out mid-air were needed to incorporate the systems onboard the refuelling through probe and drogue system from Embraer145. AEW & C is one of the most advanced an IL-78 MKI tanker aircraft. Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft AEW & C saw the development of multiple available with a unique blend of capable sensors on ground systems and test facilities. Establishment of a proven and reliable cost-effective Embraer ERJ test facilities included the Systems Test and 145 platform. Integration Facility, Planar Near Field Measurement From inception, the design mantra for Facility, Radar Radiation Test Facility, Simulation Test DRDO was to design and develop all critical systems Facility. The mammoth Systems Test and Integration indigenously. Primary Radar, Identification Friend or Facility has significantly aided the system integration Foe (IFF) system, Transmit Receive Multi-Module and fine tuning on the ground thus reducing the cost (TRMM), Mission System Computer, Operator Work and time of aerial testing. Ground Systems Stations, Data Links, Electronics & Communications development included the Ground Exploitation Support Measures, Ground Systems such as Station (GES) for providing the operational interface Operator Training Stations, Automated Test between the AEW & C and Integrated Air Command Equipment, Mission Planning & Analysis Stations, and Control System (IACCS); Mission Planning and
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The AEW & C system has the advantage of versatility of operations, from being able to operate in areas such as Jodhpur with the temperature hovering just under 500 C to high altitude operations at Leh. AEW & C has undergone close to 1,000 hours of development flight testing with designers, ASTE, AFPT and CABS. Indian Air Force has carried out extensive evaluation of the system under realistic operational conditions and thorough simulated exercises at various bases including large fleet engagement (more than 50) with as many as Analysis system (MIPAS) system to support pre- 18 fighter aircrafts. mission playback and analysis activities; Mission The program success is attributable to close Software Support Facility (MSSF) for test and involvement of the multiple agencies who worked evaluation of mission software modifications and in tandem with the Programme Office. The updates and Operator Training Station (OTS) for programme saw involvement of the users (IAF), the operational training of mission crew. certification agency (CEMILAC), the quality Multiple agencies and labs contributed to assurance agency (DGAQA), and the designers the development of various sub systems with Centre (Programme Office and DRDO work - centres) for Airborne Systems being the nodal laboratory. together with other programme partners right from Defence Electronics Application Laboratory the inception. The integrated team approach developed the LOS and BLOS data links; Defence contributed in successful evaluation of the systems Electronic and Research laboratory developed the right from test jigs stage to integrated flight trials. Electronic and Communication Support Measures With AEW & C in operation, the system has and Warning Receivers; Defence Avionics Research proven to be an indigenous asset, with its Laboratory developed the Self Protection Suite; uncompromising design, quality, airworthiness and Electronics and Radar Development Establishment performance. This asset will remain an example of developed the Integrated Radar Operations. The perseverance, team effort and paves the way for AESA was developed along with Sensors, Mission meeting the complete Airborne Surveillance Computers, Tactical Software, IFF system, Mission Requirements of the nation. Communication System and all the Ground Systems.
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PROPOSAL FOR For Complete News, Log on to BASIC TRAINER https://aeroindia.gov.in HAL Gets Basic Trainer RFP from IAF
AL has received a Request for will be given against the PCQR. The production Proposal (RFP) from the Indian Air will take place at HAL’s two manufacturing Force for their Basic Trainers units at Bengaluru and Nashik. The RFP has requirement here today at the on- come within six years from the first flight of HAL Hgoing Aero India 2021. The documents were which is shortest time-line in aircraft industry. handed over to Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL The trainer will have more than 60 percent by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, DCAS and Mr. indigenous content and is supported by V. L. Kantha Rao, DG (Acquisition), Ministry of agencies such as CEMILAC, RDAQA, ASTE and Defence. The RFP is for 70 aircraft with others. additional clause for 38 more. The certification
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IDEX– For Complete News, Log on to START UP MANTHAN https://aeroindia.gov.in Startup Manthan 2021
India's MoD launched iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) (www.idex.gov.in) drawing inspiration from DIU established by DoD in the US, with the aim to leverage entrepreneurial innovation and venture capital to transform defence technologies and military capabilities. Over the past 2 years, since its launch, iDEX has emerged as a national scale ecosystem that brings military (users & operators) in direct contact with the startups (innovators & entrepreneurs), and we have today around 50 contracts through which military-grade solutions are being developed. Although early days, the rise of India's burgeoning startup sector especially in futuristic technologies does hold the promise to create world class tech ventures in defence and aerospace sector.
tartup Manthan 2021 an event dedicated to unique opportunity for firms associated with iDEX- bring together startups, MSMEs and the DIO to showcase their capabilities, products, & corporate and military representatives, to service to the targeted audience of industry leaders S identify productive ways forward is being and business decision makers. It will also involve organized as a part of Aero India on 5th February interactive sessions with renowned speakers both 2021, from 0930 hrs to 1200 hrs IST by the from national and international defence sectors. Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Defence The event is expected to be inaugurated by Innovation Organisation (DIO), Ministry of Defence, the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri accompanied by the top Government of India.. It is being organised at IAF officials of India's defence establishment. Followed Convention Centre in Air Force Station, Yelahanka, by a session expressing the voices and views of Bengaluru. global key stakeholders in the defence sectors and Aero India brings together Indian and innovation, including speakers from USA and global aerospace sector representatives, and Israel, Industry Captains, top entrepreneurs and showcases innovations and technological Venture Capitalists attending in person and developments in various sectors. Specifically, remotely. The event will also see felicitation of startups and innovators get a pride of place in all various iDEX winners by the dignitaries from DISC deliberations and conversations. 4, iDEX4Fauji and Open Challenge 1.0 categories. The Startup Manthan 2021 will provide a
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