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engaluru, the aerospace capital of the country, is all set to host the much-anticipated global event Aero BIndia 2021. This year the three-day event is unique as it will be the World’s first Hybrid exhibition wherein the business element of the event will be both physical as well as virtual. The hybrid model of Aero India - 21 aimed to be the template for the world to emulate conduct of business in the new normal till the concerns of the pandemic are addressed. One of the largest airshows in the world offering a unique platform to international aviation sector to bolster Narendra Modi business, the 13th edition of the biennial airshow will Hon’ble Prime Minister be held at at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 3 to 5 February abiding strict Covid-19 protocols. Considered an important calendar event in the global aerospace industry and it will be attended by thousands of business visitors and lakh general visitors. The event will be held simultaneously as a Physical Exhibition and a Virtual Exhibition with stalls being provided in both the physical and virtual realms which will result in greater engagement and the exhibitors will experience a greater outreach catering to those who could not join the event physically. Aero India is the largest air show in Asia that provides opportunity to demonstrate products to the potential customer and investors. The expo attracts many exhibitors from the world’s leading industries in the field of Military and Civil Aviation, Aerospace, Airport Infrastructure and Defence Engineering. The show includes both air displays and static exhibitions of a large array of military platforms from the Aerospace sector and exhibitors from around the world are likely to showcase their products using latest technologies to the potential customers. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has taken a lead role in organising the event and besides providing huge logistic support; HAL will showcase its prowess in defence and aerospace. A total of 543 exhibitor including 78 foreign exhibitors have registered so far. Participants from 14 countries will be there and nearly 165 virtual exhibitors have registered to feature in the hybrid airshow. The latest edition is expected to break the records of previous years in terms Rajnath Singh of participation despite the impact caused by the pandemic. Defence Minister Flying display and aerobatics of aircraft from various countries is arranged at the venue during each day of the show. The event offers B2B facilities and has a section titled ‘Drone Olympics’ and a ‘Students pavilion’.

4 5 Rafale, Tejas enhance IAF’s firepower in 2020

Acquisitions are an integral part of the Indian Air Force’s functioning and the year 2020 was no different. Rafale and Tejas Serving Indian Frontiers and beyond…... aircraft, MAFI Phase-II and integration of BrahMos air version missile on Su-30 MKI aircraft were among the highlights of the year.

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he Indian Air Force (IAF) (IN), and four of other services. defence equipment is in progress. engaged in several crucial Under a deal with France, Rafale Another major procurement is HALL - C Tacquisitions in 2020, including aircraft have been ferried to that of 83 advanced Light Combat the Rafale fighter jets from France, India and fully operationalized. Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A from Hindustan while the successful integration of Moreover, the first squadron of Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Similarly, 2 0 2 1 C-5.7,C-5.8 BrahMos air-launched missile on Rafale was successfully inducted procurement of 56 C-295 from STALL Su-30 MKI aircraft was a major in September 2020 with necessary Airbus with participation of an Indian C-6.3,C-6.4 achievement during the year. assets and infrastructure. production agency for manufacture TheRunwaytoaBillionOpportunities Modernisation of Airfield The IAF also successfully integrated of 40 aircraft (out of a total 56) in Infrastructure (MAFI) was yet another BrahMos air version missile on Su-30 India is also at CFA approval stage 03 - 05 February, 2021 significant event. In May, MAFI Phase- MKI aircraft. The BrahMos missile and a contract would be signed II contract for 37 airfields was signed provides IAF a much-desired capability soon. The case is first-of-its-kind Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to strike from large stand-off ranges which envisages participation of with Tata Power SED for Rs 1189.44 on any target at sea or on land with private companies and would give a crore. The upgradation of navigational pinpoint accuracy round-the-clock boost to India’s defence industry. aids and infrastructure under this and in all weather conditions. Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) from project enhances the operational HAL; IEWR and D-29 from BEL; Harop capability by facilitating air operations Other procurements (P-IV) (Option Clause) and upgrade of of military and civil aircraft even in Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was UAV systems are also at an advanced poor visibility and adverse weather accorded by Defence Council for stage of acquisition procedure. while enhancing aerospace safety. procurement of potential indigenous The MAFI Phase-I project which was platforms such as BVR Indigenisation programmes completed in December 2019 involved missile, Smart Anti Field Weapon For actively supporting the national modernisation of 30 airfields of IAF. (SAAW), Long Range Land Attack vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, IAF The 37 airfields of MAFI Phase-II (LR-LACM) and avails various schemes launched by include 24 of IAF, nine of HTT-40. Procurement of these the Government of India (GoI) and

6 7 provides impetus to the process of AoN for procurement of six AEW&C self-reliance in Defence manufacturing. (Airborne Early Warning & Control) Some of the major programmes under Mk-2 aircraft the Make in India initiative are: Make-II Scheme: IAF has issued Project Sanction Order (PSO) for prototype development to undertake design and development of chaff & flares, IRST for Su-30,

foldable fibreglass mats, 125 kg bombs and fuze for aerial bombs by the Indian Industry. As many as 18 IAF projects under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) set up by GoI and with associated equipment has been IAF would managed by DRDO are at various granted by DAC (Defence Acquisition be procuring 83 LCA Mk 1A soon. stages of implementation. For Council) in December under the The FOC configuration comes instance, contracts for the design and ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category. with improved weapons capability, development of video processing/ Yet another milestone crossed by IAF enhanced flight envelope, inflight switching board for Su-30 MKI and in 2020 is the induction of LCA ‘Tejas’, refuelling capability and advanced burner rings for Mirage-2000 engine which is a product of indigenous effort features for low speed handling. have been awarded to Indian vendors. towards building a potent fighter In 2020, IAF initiated the process Under the iDEX (Innovation for aircraft with contemporary capabilities. to upgrade its legacy Pechora missile Defence Excellence) framework Tejas is the first advanced fly-by-wire system of post 1987 vintage and the of DIO (Defence Innovation fighter aircraft designed, developed contract for digitization of firing units Organisation), MoD for engaging and manufactured in India. The first of the system was signed in September. industries, including MSMEs, startups LCA Squadron was formed in 2016 and Post digitization, performance of and individual innovators, IAF till date, 16 aircraft have been delivered the system would be enhanced participated in four Defence India to IAF in IOC configuration. Delivery of considerably. Currently, the digitization Startup Challenge during 2020. FOC aircraft has also commenced and of the firing unit is progressing. Hawk-i Successfully Test Fires Smart Anti Airfield Weapon

Awasthi and Wg Cdr (Retd) M Patel executed the weapon release in a text book manner and all mission objectives were met. The telemetry and tracking systems captured all the mission events confirming the success of the trials. Arup Chatterjee, Director, Engineering and R&D, HAL said HAL is indigenously enhancing the training and combat n a big boost to the indigenous Hawk-i program, HAL capability of Hawk-i. HAL is in discussions with Indian Armed successfully test fired a Smart Anti Airfield Weapon Forces for integration of various weapons on Hawk platform. I(SAAW) from the Hawk-i aircraft off the coast of The Hawk-i is HAL’s internally funded program offering Odisha. The indigenous stand-off weapon developed the an upgrade and combat capability by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO is the first for the Hawk, transforming it into an Advanced Jet Trainer smart weapon fired from an Indian Hawk-Mk132. providing training on sensors and weapons in peacetime “HAL has been focusing on the Atmanirbhar Bharat into a potent combat platform during conflict. campaign. The Company owned Hawk-i platform The SAAW is an aircraft launched, advanced, precision is being extensively used for certification of systems strike weapon of 125 Kg category used to attack and and weapons developed indigenously by DRDO and destroy enemy airfield assets such as radars, bunkers, taxi CSIR labs” said Mr. R. Madhavan, CMD, HAL. tracks, runways within a range of 100 kms. SAAW has The aircraft flown by HAL test pilots Wg Cdr (Retd) P been earlier successfully test fired from Jaguar aircraft.

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The Department of • Accuracy Class – C1, C2, C3, C5 & C7. substitutes and the company • Internal and External Circulation. is involved in developing the Defence Production (DDP) has been at the forefront of realizing this vision and Raj • Single and Multi Start. associated technology. Kumar, Secretary, Department of Defence Production, has been at the helm of DDP • Experience in various types of Materials including *- Image is representative with transparent and streamlined procurement procedures, production policies and 17-4 PH, 13-8 MO, 440 C, 4150 Material Grades. ‘Make in India’ initiatives providing significant stimulus to demand for indigenous products. Undoubtedly, the DPEPP will bolster local production of weapons and MTAR Technologies Limited Corporate Office:#18, Technocrats Industrial Estate, Balanagar, Hyderabad - 500037, India platforms by developing “a dynamic, robust and competitive” defense industry. TEL: +91 40 44553333 FAX: +91 40 44553322 Website: www.mtar.in Email: [email protected] 10 11 ttaining self-reliance in The plan to increase the turnover of warships, submarines, missiles, defence industry has been the the domestic defence industry to USD ammunition, electronic equipment, Along-term ambition of India 25 billion by 2025 can only happen if earth moving equipment, special and the same has been the cornerstone we make conscious efforts to minimise alloys and special purpose steels. of India’s defence production policy. imports beginning with the negative The recent call by the Prime Minister list of imports, realistic GSQRs (General Green Channel Status Policy (GCS) Narendra Modi for “Atma Nirbhar Staff Service Quality Requirements), Promoting the role of private sector Bharat” has provided further stimulus provide enough budgetary support in defence production has been to realise the goal of self-reliance in for domestic procurement,” Kumar another focus area by the DDP over defence. And all these visions and goals said during a webinar attended by the last few years and the most have resonated when the government various defence companies last year. prominent among the activities recently introduced a new draft policy Over the years, Indian Defence were the introduction of the Green that sets a USD 25 billion defense industry, which primarily catered to Channel Status Policy (GCS). The production target, including making the needs of the armed forces, has grant of green channel certificate to USD 5 billion from exports, by 2025. evolved with diversified product mix a firm provides deemed registration The present ‘Defence Production and market. Propelled by the recent status, waiver of pre-dispatch & Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) successes in exports, India is set to inspection and acceptance of stores 2020’ is positioned as Ministry realize its potential as an emerging under supplying firm's guarantee of Defence’s overarching guiding defence manufacturing hub. India is or warranty against the contracts document to provide a focused, also preparing country-wise profiles concluded by various procurement structured and significant thrust to of defence products and platforms to agencies under the ministry. Green defence production capabilities of the promote exports. Raj Kumar had said Channel Status granted to 14 Firms country for self-reliance and exports. that the domestic defence industry will have so far and they include the And it is undoubtedly clear that the hold web interactions with the various branches of BEL, BPCL, Bharat Department of Defence Production representatives of friendly Forge Ltd., HPCL, and L&T Defence. (DDP) has been at the forefront countries to figure out of realizing the vision and Raj what kind of products and Self-Certification of DPSUs Kumar, Secretary, Department of platforms they require. and Private Vendors-2019 Defence Production, has been at Under the scheme for Self- the helm of DDP with transparent Growth Boosters by DDP Certification of DPSUs and Private and streamlined procurement DDP has facilitated Vendors-2019, defence firms were procedures, production policies establishment of wide- given the facility to supply stores and ‘Make in India’ initiatives ranging production facilities directly to consignee without DGQA providing significant stimulus to of various defence equipment inspection. It encouraged them to demand for indigenous products. through Ordnance Factories assume direct responsibility to sustain “There is a focus within the and Defence Public Sector and improve the standard of Quality. In government on indigenization Undertakings (DPSUs) light of the government reiterating self- of imported items, including and, through licensed reliance in the manufacture of defence materials. In addition to private sector companies. products, boost indigenization, the This has resulted in the the Self- DPEPP aims to give development of a diverse certification a push to 'Make range of products scheme in India' and to such as arms and assumes seek substitute of ammunitions, greater imported items. tanks, armored significance. vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter Foreign Direct aircrafts and Investment helicopters, and Industrial Licensing: The department has published

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Goa Industrial Licenses are issued in Atma-Nirbharata Week in Defence Shipyard Limited (GSL) indigenized Defence sector by Department for DDP celebrated Atma-Nirbharata Gyro Stabilised Horizontal Rollbar XBT System Ship Installed Radiac System Mobile Communication System Gear Boxes for OPVs and inaugurated Promotion of Industry and Internal week in Defence between 7 the new State of the art Steel Trade (DPIIT) and Ministry of Home and 14 August 2020 to promote Preparation Shop. GSL also signed Affairs (MHA) under Industries indigenous development of (Development and Regulation) materials and equipment to MoU with IIT Goa for AI, IoT-CFD Act, 1951 and Arms Act, 1959. achieve self-reliance in defence and other technology related fields. Industrial License applications are manufacturing. During the week, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited forwarded by DPIIT and MHA to the Defence Minister inaugurated (MDL) signed MoU for indigenous DDP for comments. More than 500 the modernization/up-gradation refurbishment and development of licenses have been issued so far. of facilities and new infrastructure main motor of SSK Class Submarines creation at DPSUs & OFB. with Medha Servo Drives Pvt Ltd Innovation in Defence DDP launched SRIJAN Indigenization The department has set a target Innovations for Defence Excellence portal, which is a one stop shop to indigenize 5000 spares currently (iDEX) was launched in 2018 with online portal that provides access being imported. For FY 2020- the objective of bringing startups to to the vendors to take up items for 21, 1502 items are targeted to be innovate, develop technology and indigenization. FB has undertaken indigenized, out of which 849 items solve problems related to defence the modernization of E-24 building have been indigenized as on date. and aerospace. iDEX has provided a at OLF, Dehradun and Pinaka Rocket platform for startups to get connected Complex at Ordnance Factory, Defence Offset Policy 2020 to the defence establishment and it Chanda. Hindustan Aeronautics Defence Offset Guidelines 2020 has launched Defence India Startup Limited (HAL) handed over 500th have been promulgated on 30 Challenges (DISCs)-1, 2, 3 and 4 Al-31FP overhauled engine and इलेॉिनस कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इिडयां िलिमटेड where close to 1000 Startups have indigenized 46 items under Make-II September 2020 as part of the Defence ELECTRONICS CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED participated, 29 challenges have been having total value of Rs. 100 Crores. Acquisition Procedure 2020 enabling issued and 55+ winners declared. Since Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) provisions to attract investments and भारत सरकार (परमाण ु ऊजा िवभाग) का उम June 2019, 38 Contracts have been launched Maareech Integration Facility technology through offsets to enhance concluded with the iDEX winners for and indigenized five items having capabilities in the domestic defence ईसीआईएल (पो.) / हदै राबाद development of futuristic products. total value of Rs. 31 Crores. BEML Ltd manufacturing sector and promote A Govt. of Indiaतेलगानां (Dept / . of Atomic भारत Ener / gy) Enterprise During DISC 4 in September 2020, launched the Industrial Design Centre the “Make in India” initiative. CIN No: U32100TECIL (PO), G1967GOI001149Hyderabad – 500 062 Telefax: +91 40 27120671 Telangana E-mail: cbdgoficState, India [email protected] 14 www.ecil.co.in 15 Over the last six decades DRDO has develop and manufacture towards (FDSS) for passenger buses and 5.56 been the backbone of India’s defence achieving “Atmanirbhar Bharat”. x 30 mm Joint Venture Protective research and development. What are Active Electronically Scanned Carbine (JVPC). Hypersonic Wind your thoughts on DRDO’s success in Array Radar (AESAR) ‘Uttam’ Tunnel a major asset for advanced achieving its aims over these years? completed 100 hours of testing. aerospace design validation capabilities DRDO has been continuously and ABHYAS High-speed Expendable was inaugurated by RM this year. consistently putting its best efforts Aerial Target (HEAT), Extended in realizing the advanced defence range Pinaka Weapon System, The BrahMos Supersonic Cruise systems and technologies for Indian Supersonic Missile Assisted Release Missile has been India’s most potent Armed Forces. Efforts put by DRDO of (SMART) and indigenous firepower for more than two decades over last six decades resulted in development of Anti-Radiation now and in December BrahMos in induction of many products into the Missile (RUDRAM) flight tests were Anti-Ship mode was successfully test service’s and many are on the anvil. successful. Quick Reaction Surface fired by the Navy. What are the latest DRDO is keeping abreast of the to Air Missile (QRSAM) System has updates of BrahMos project and what scientific development, advanced achieved a major milestone by a is the roadmap ahead for the missile? technologies in defence arena and is direct hit onto a Banshee Pilotless The series of successful test firings working on new futuristic products. target aircraft at medium range & conducted by all three wings of medium altitude. MRSAM had the Indian Armed Forces between ‘DRDO Despite the challenges posed by the maiden successful test flight. October and December 2020 has pandemic, 2020 has been a fruitful Other major systems which have established this weapon’s supremacy Ably Responds year for DRDO with many successful completed the testing include Fire as an indispensable “strategic force testing of weapons and technologies. Detection and Suppression System multiplier” asset. We have been Could you give an overview of to Futuristic major achievements recently? Start of year 2020 saw inauguration of five DRDO Young Scientists Warfare Needs’ Laboratories (DYSLs) by Prime Minister. Naval version of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) did a successful arrested landing onboard INS Vikramaditya on 11th January 2020. DRDO scientists have worked relentlessly during the COVID-19 Pandemic not only to develop products and technologies for combating COVID but have been keeping a pace with their project deadlines. DRDO undertook product development on war footing to fight COVID-19 pandemic and developed Dr G Satheesh Reddy, 50 technologies and more than 75 Secretary DDR&D & Chairman DRDO products which include PPEs, Hand Sanitizer, UV Blaster, Germi Klean and the like, which have direct utilization Satellite-M2 DRDO has been continuously and consistently putting its best efforts to combat COVID 19. DRDO has also developed three COVID hospitals Invulnerable jet in realizing the advanced defence systems and technologies for Indian in a very short span of time. Flight Armed Forces. DRDO will take up system development in the emerging Testing of Hypersonic Technology JSC “558 ARP”, Belarus, provides on-board equipment dimensions of warfare and in the field of artificial intelligence, quantum Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) for individual radio-technical protection - “Satellite-M2” technology, photonics, cyber technology and the like. “DRDO scientists and Quantum Communication are on any type of aircraft. ECM “Satellite-M2” with a high degree are working in niche defence technology areas for building next generation significant technology demonstrations of probability excludes the hit of the protected object by missiles this year. The work picked up after systems, weapons and platforms and have chartered out paths to harness with radio location homing heads and performs undetectable lockdown and a series of weapon jamming automatically to all attacking radar equipment these technologies. Scientists are collaborating extensively with academia trials carried out. Some of the major of the enemy (fighter-interceptors, anti-aircraft missile systems). in the blue sky research and with industry to develop defence systems in achievements in the year 2020 are the shortest time frame. DRDO will be responding ably to the future war- trials of Air Defence Fire Control The interference effect is generated by the equipment at all stages fighting requirements of the tri-services with advanced technologies,” Radar (ADFCR) ‘Atulya’, Advanced of interception and allows to perform a combat mission without Light Weight Torpedo (ALWT), 3rd preclude the pilot’s attention to jamming. ECM “Satellite-M2” says Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Generation Helicopter Launch Anti- does not interfere to the operation of the aircraft equipment. Chairman DRDO. In an interview with Aeromag, he talks about the Tank Guided Missile (Dhruvastra). organisations latest operations diversified focus on futuristic technologies. DRDO identified 108 Systems and www.558arp.by Subsystems for industry to design,

16 17 consistently working on further launch platform. Development of improving the capabilities with Enhanced Pinaka rocket system was Enhancing India’s UAV capabilities increased indigenous content in taken up to achieve longer range is one of the major objectives of the missiles, reaching quite high performance compared to earlier DRDO and Rustom-2 medium proportions, thus bolstering national design. The first set of trials was altitude long endurance indigenous security even while emboldening our completed in November this year. prototype drone was flight tested in commitment to an “Aatma Nirbhar October. What are the updates of bharat”. BrahMos-NG can also In September, DRDO has successfully various drone projects by DRDO? be mounted in numbers in SU-30 demonstrated the hypersonic air- DRDO has envisaged the need for and also in Missile boats up to 4 breathing scramjet technology with the a dedicated test range for testing missiles which will make them one flight test of Hypersonic Technology and evaluation range to handle of the most potent missile boats. Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV). the fast-growing requirements of How crucial is this technology UAVs. Aeronautical Test range has DRDO has played a pivotal and what are its applications? been established at Chitradurga, role in enhancing India’s missile The HSDTV test in October this which is the only range for flight capabilities and this year there year has put India in a select league testing of UAVs in the country. were major milestones in terms of of nations who possess hypersonic Rustom I, a Medium altitude long A-SAT, ATGM, RUDRAM, Pinaka scramjet proportion technology. After endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial Weapon System etc. Could you US, Russia and China, India is the vehicle was conceived as test bed for elaborate on DRDO’s projects on fourth country who has demonstrated technology evaluation for Rustom -2 missiles other than BrahMos? this capability. Hypersonic means project. Rustom I itself can be used as ASAT was test proven in 2019 the speed of the vehicle is more a UAV which can be operated from and it was a text book hit of the than 5 Mach and there are many runways. It can operate at altitudes in-orbit satellite in the space. This crucial technologies associated with upto 20,000 feet and has endurance of year major milestones were achieved this. Many critical technologies 12-15 hrs with range upto 250 km and in the Anti-Tank missile segment. such as aerodynamic configuration payload capacity of 75 kg; Rustom 2 is Laser guided anti-tank missile was for hypersonic maneuvers, use of a MALE UAV with operating altitude of successfully tested in September. scramjet propulsion for ignition upto 30,000 feet and endurance upto The missile employs a tandem HEAT and sustained combustion at 24 hrs with operating range of 1000 warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive hypersonic flow, thermo-structural km (with SATCOM). The development Armour (ERA) protected armoured characterization of high temperature trials are likely to be completed by vehicles. The trial evaluation was materials, separation mechanism at July 2021.Abhyas is an expendable done from the gun of MBT . hypersonic velocities etc. are proven. Aerial Target developed for user trials were completed in Hypersonic technology offers the practice firing by Armed forces, October this year. Man portable ability to fly at low altitude instead which has enormous potential. ATGM is getting ready for induction. of ballistic trajectory, which helps QRSAM is the first track on avoid detection at farther ranges by The LCA Tejas is completing 20 the move and fire missile. The earth-based sensors. Maneuverability years of its first flight and there are developmental trials of the weapon at low altitudes at that speed adds various developments in terms of IAF’s system are successfully completed unpredictability which is major bulk order and the trials of LCA Navy and the weapon system is expected advantage. The applications of version. How do you assess the LCA to be ready for induction. hypersonic technology include project and what are the challenges The RUDRAM is first indigenous Hypersonic Glide Vehicles and in terms of pace of production? anti-radiation missile of the country Hypersonic Cruise Missiles. Hypersonic LCA has come a long way after for Indian Air Force and is integrated Missiles can inflict serious damage the first flight 20 years ago from a on SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft as the on to time critical enemy targets. Technology Demonstrator to prove

18 19 how does DRDO support this? What are the challenges ahead for boosting the combat readiness of armed forces? With changing times, the old systems are required to be replaced with newer ones. Technologies for defence are changing and so are their applications in the emerging defence scenarios. The newer and faster systems are to be deployed. Modernization of Armed Forces is a very involved job and a niche 4+ generation technologies to a placement of order on second lowest lot of effort from all stakeholders full-fledged fighting machine which will bidder (L2) in case L1 backs out. is required to be carried out in a be the backbone of IAF, two squadrons These will assist the industry for synergistic mode. In this massive work, of LCA A/F have been inducted and the speedy execution of projects. DRDO is geared up to put efforts another six squadron are in pipeline. Some of the other measures are for enhancing the overall capacity of LCA Navy made a landmark exemption of bid security and defence development in the country. achievement this year by conducting performance security up to Rs10 DRDO has increased its design and arrested landing and takeoff from lakh, no negotiations for commercial development capability for faster INS Vikramaditya. This puts India in off-the-shelf (COTS) items/services design and development. DRDO is a select group of nations having this wherever price discovery is happening fully equipped with quick design and technology. The trials on the carrier through market forces. Performance development of missiles, radars, sonars were the outcome of numerous trials security for service contracts is linked and EW systems. With the available on SBTF over the last few years. More to the payment cycle instead of expertise, large systems like tanks than 400 high sink rate landings and total contract value. Procurement of and aircrafts can also be designed other tests were conducted on SBTF. As stores from development partners, on shorter timelines. DRDO has also a result, in a remarkably short span of 5 safeguarding of free issue material laid down many policies to cut down days, 18 landings and takeoffs could be through insurance cover instead the delays in technology transfer to completed on the carrier successfully. of bank guarantee (BG) are other industry for the production of systems. There was a learning curve in measures adopted to help the industry. The initiatives like Development cum production of our own advanced The liquidated damage (LD) rate Production Partners will further help aircraft as against licensed production for development contracts has industry to work concurrently with earlier. Multiple assembly lines are been reduced. The delivery period development so that the know how rolling out aircraft in HAL. HAL (DP) extension process has been is transferred seamlessly for life cycle is outsourcing most of the major simplified for faster decision making. support of the developed system. assemblies to harness the Pvt. Industry Many of the internal procedures and increase rate of production. have been further simplified for During the Covid-19 lockdown, faster engagement with industry. DRDO and its labs have extended The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh its civilian arm through various has released DRDO Procurement India is actively proceeding with the projects and inventions to fight the Manual 2020 in October to modernisation of the armed forces and pandemic in terms of disinfection, encourage more participation of private industry in Defence R&D. What are DRDO’s activities to support Atmanirbhar Bharat? The last procurement manual was released in 2016 and PM-2020 comes in the wake of Atma Nirbhar Bharat call of Prime Minister. For defence production to happen in the country, industry and PSUs are to be enabled and an atmosphere of ease of working to be created. The PM-2020, will facilitate faster execution of R&D projects/programmes. The modified features of the Manual will go a long way to facilitate participation of industry in various R&D projects. The important facilitations include bid security declaration option for earnest money deposit, increase of threshold limit for advance payment,

20 21 nutrition, swab collection etc. Could What are your visions and systems and technologies for Indian you shed more light onto this? priorities for DRDO over the next Armed Forces. Efforts put by DRDO DRDO’s Life Sciences cluster had two years? What are the objectives over last six decades resulted in expertise in many CBRN technologies in bolstering national security? induction of many products into the and due to this many products DRDO will take up system services and many are on the anvil. to combat COVID-19 could be development in the emerging DRDO is keeping abreast of the developed. Similarly, competencies in dimensions of warfare and in scientific development, advanced mechanical, electronics and control the field of artificial intelligence, technologies in defence arena and is engineering helped in making many quantum technology, photonics, working on new futuristic products. crucial products for prevention and cyber technology and the like. DRDO disinfection. Immediate development scientists are working in niche defence The BrahMos Supersonic Cruise actions and policy decisions were technology areas for building next Missile has been India’s most potent taken to develop sanitizers, improvise generation systems, weapons and firepower for more than two decades PPE development and advanced face platforms and have chartered out now and in December BrahMos in masks. PPE test facility was operated paths to harness these technologies. Anti-Ship mode was successfully test 24X7 to help industry develop PPEs Scientists are collaborating extensively fired by the Navy. What are the latest and also to verify the imported PPEs. with academia in the blue sky research updates of BrahMos project and what DRDO aided in COVID-19 sample and with industry to develop defence is the roadmap ahead for the missile? testing at many places like Delhi, systems in the shortest time frame. The series of successful test firings Tezpur, Haldwani and Gwalior etc. to A number of activities pertaining conducted by all three wings of ease the load on local medical bodies. to various systems like AEW&C, Indian Armed Forces between Automatic hand sanitizers, UV AMCA, Guided Pinaka, Radar October and December 2020 has disinfection systems for various systems, Missile systems, Underwater established this weapon’s supremacy applications, Software for tracking unmanned systems are planned for as an indispensable “strategic force and monitoring COVID infections, 2021.There are many other defence multiplier” asset. We have been plants for medical grade oxygen, technologies and systems DRDO has consistently working on further secure Video conferencing solutions, taken up for development. DRDO improving the capabilities with indigenization of crucial parts of will be responding ably to the future increased indigenous content in Ventilator and its efficacy testing war fighting requirements of the tri the missiles, reaching quite high leading to Ventilator development in services with advanced technologies. proportions, thus bolstering national the country are some of the examples security even while emboldening our of the products developed by DRDO Over the last six decades DRDO has commitment to an ‘Atma Nirbhar for fighting COVID-19 Pandemic. been the backbone of India’s defence Bharat’. BrahMos-NG can also be Not only these products were research and development. What are mounted in numbers in SU-30. Also developed in a short period of time, your thoughts on DRDO’s success in in missile boats up to 4 missiles can the technologies were transferred to achieving its aims over these years? be mounted which will make them the industry in record-time so that DRDO has been continuously and one of the most potent missile boats. production can be scaled up and consistently putting its best efforts the products can reach the medical in realizing the advanced defence DRDO has played a pivotal practitioners and common man for use. role in enhancing India’s missile DRDO built three hospitals in the capabilities and this year there shortest period of time at Delhi, were major milestones in terms of Muzzaffarpur and Bihta, equipped A-SAT, ATGM, RUDRAM, Pinaka with all medical facilities including Weapon System etc. Could you large number of ICU beds. These elaborate on DRDO’s projects on hospitals cured and saved many lives missiles other than BrahMos? at the time of crisis when there were ASAT was test proven in 2019 rising cases and shortage of beds. and it was a textbook hit of the in-orbit satellite in the space. This What will be the highlights year major milestones were achieved of DRDO’s participation in in the Anti-Tank missile segment. the upcoming Aero India? Laser guided anti-tank missile was This year DRDO will be showcasing successfully tested in September. the electronics and software-based The missile employs a tandem HEAT solutions which is the requirement warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive of the day. Other than these, LCA Armour (ERA) protected armoured Navy will be on Tarmac. LCA Tejas vehicles. The trial evaluation was and AEW&C will be in flying displays. done from the gun of MBT Arjun. Airborne avionics developed by Nag user trials were completed in DRDO will be highlighted. The entire October this year. Man portable range of indigenous SAM missiles ATGM is getting ready for induction. will be showcased in Aero India.

22 23 In October, DRDO has successfully The LCA Tejas is completing 20 defence development in the country. demonstrated the hypersonic air- years of its first flight and there are breathing scramjet technology with the various developments in terms of IAF’s What will be the highlights flight test of Hypersonic Technology bulk order and the trials of LCA Navy of DRDO’s participation in Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV). version. How do you assess the LCA the upcoming Aero India? How crucial is this technology project and what are the challenges This year DRDO will be showcasing and what are its applications? in terms of pace of production? the electronics and software-based The HSDTV test in October this LCA has come a long way after solutions which is the requirement year has put India in a select league the first flight 20 years ago from a of the day. Other than these, LCA of nations who possesses hypersonic Technology Demonstrator to prove Navy will be on Tarmac. LCA Tejas scramjet proportion technology. After niche 4+ generation technologies to a and AEW&C will be in flying displays. US, Russia and China, India is the full-fledged fighting machine which will Airborne avionics developed by fourth country who has demonstrated be the backbone of IAF. Two squadrons DRDO will be highlighted. The entire this capability. Hypersonic means of LCA A/F have been inducted and range of indigenous SAM missiles the speed of the vehicle is more another six squadrons are in pipeline. will be showcased at Aero India. than 5 Mach and there are many LCA Navy made a landmark crucial technologies associated with achievement this year by conducting What are your visions and this. Many critical technologies arrested landing and takeoff from priorities for DRDO over the next such as aerodynamic configuration INS Vikramaditya. This puts India in two years? What are the objectives for hypersonic maneuvers, use of a select group of nations having this in bolstering national security? scramjet propulsion for ignition technology. The trials on the carrier DRDO will take up system and sustained combustion at were the outcome of numerous trials development in the emerging hypersonic flow, thermo-structural on SBTF over the last few years. More dimensions of warfare and in characterization of high temperature than 400 high sink rate landings and the field of artificial intelligence, materials, separation mechanism at other tests were conducted on SBTF. As quantum technology, photonics, hypersonic velocities etc. are proven. a result, in a remarkably short span of 5 cyber technology and the like. DRDO days, 18 landings and takeoffs could be scientists are working Enhancing India’s UAV capabilities completed on the carrier successfully. in niche defence technology areas for is one of the major objectives of building next generation systems, DRDO and Rustom-2 medium- India is actively proceeding with the weapons and platforms and have altitude long-endurance indigenous modernisation of the armed forces and chartered out paths to harness prototype drone was flight tested in how does DRDO support this? What these technologies. Scientists are October. What are the updates of are the challenges ahead for boosting collaborating extensively with various drone projects by DRDO? the combat readiness of armed forces? academia in the blue sky research DRDO has envisaged the need for With changing times, the old systems and with industry to develop defence a dedicated test range for testing are required to be replaced with newer systems in the shortest time frame. and evaluation range to handle ones. Technologies for defence are A number of activities pertaining the fast-growing requirements of changing and so are their applications to various systems like AEW&C, UAVs. Aeronautical Test range has in the emerging defence scenarios. AMCA, Guided Pinaka, Radar been established at Chitradurga, The newer and faster systems are to systems, Missile systems, Underwater which is the only range for flight be deployed. Modernization of Armed unmanned systems are planned for testing of UAVs in the country. Forces is a very involved job and a 2021.There are many other defence Rustom-1, a Medium altitude long lot of effort from all stakeholders technologies and systems DRDO has endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial is required to be carried out in a taken up for development. DRDO vehicle was conceived as test bed for synergistic mode. In this massive work, will be responding ably to the future technology evaluation for Rustom-2 DRDO is geared up to put efforts war-fighting requirements of the tri- project. Rustom-1 itself can be used for enhancing the overall capacity of services with advanced technologies. as a UAV which can be operated from runways. It can operate at altitudes up to 20,000 feet and has endurance of 12-15 hours with range up to 250 km and payload capacity of 75kg. Rustom-2 is a MALE UAV with operating altitude of up to 30,000 feet and endurance up to 24 hours with operating range of 1000 km (with SATCOM). The development trials are likely to be completed by July 2021. Abhyas is an expendable Aerial Target developed for practice firing by Armed forces, which has enormous potential.

24 25 Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAV - Latest Missions and Current Capabilities

chiebel’s CAMCOPTER® S-100 already fully integrated on their are fitted with Schiebel’s proprietary Vertical Takeoff and Landing helicopter carrier Dixmude. This was heavy fuel engine, the S2. Given S(VTOL) Unmanned Air System the first time in Europe, a rotary the single fuel policy adopted by (UAS) is currently in use on five wing UAS was fully operational and the world’s navies, the heavy fuel continents with 33 customers. More connected to the defence system of engine is Schiebel’s alternative option than 350 Unmanned Air Vehicles an amphibious helicopter carrier. to its current propulsion unit. (UAV) have flown a total of 100,000 In August 2020, Schiebel together Another client of note is the European hours so far. The S-100’s small with Nordic Unmanned carried out Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). footprint makes it the ideal solution the world’s first full-scale offshore Schiebel was awarded a contract for small ships and it has operated UAV delivery from shore to an active from EMSA back in 2018 and has from more than 30 different ships oil and gas installation for Equinor. flown many missions for them so with 10,000 maritime flight hours The demonstration simulated the far. The operations include maritime and 2,000 deck landings to date. scenario of an urgent requirement for surveillance, coast guard functions, The overall maximum payload spare parts at the gas production Troll search and rescue as well as emission capacity is 50 kg and the multi- A in Norway. The CAMCOPTER® monitoring. In 2020, the S-100 role, multi-domain asset has the S-100 successfully carried out was operated for EMSA in France, ability to carry multiple sensors or the long-range delivery and the Denmark, Croatia and Finland. other payloads such as cargo. One demonstration also included an aerial The proven system is ideally suited of its capabilities includes Manned- platform inspection as well as a for land and maritime operations and Unmanned Teaming, which was simulated search and rescue mission. its flexible and versatile capabilities demonstrated in cooperation with Meanwhile in Australia, the Royal allow Schiebel’s customers to utilise Airbus and its H145 helicopter. Australian Navy (RAN) has been the UAV for numerous different The S-100 achieved a Level of operating the CAMCOPTER® S-100 operations, be it at land or at sea. Interoperability (LOI) 5, which means since 2018. Currently, the RAN UAVs it can be fully controlled from the operator in the helicopter, from takeoff to landing, receiving all information on board the manned aircraft. www.hal-india.co.in Most recently, the French Navy acquired four additional S-100 UAVs, which will be integrated on their Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carriers Tonnere and Mistral. The initial two S-100s were

26 27 HAL focused on increasing the pace of LCA production

LCA- Tejas Division of the HAL Bangalore Complex was established in the year 2014 exclusively for the manufacture of LCA Tejas aircraft. In LCA Tejas project, HAL built technologies from scratch including an industrial base (due to technology denial) in spite of shortage of skilled workforce. The division is currently undertaking efforts to expand production capacity from 8 to 16 aircraft per year through the creation of new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Bengaluru. It would be spread across 35 acres and has a built up area of nearly 35000 square metres. The phase-1 of this facility is ready and it is being created to produce the LCA trainer aircraft, LCA Tejas aircraft variants and also as a dedicated export facility, said Amitabh Bhatt, Chief Executive Officer (Bangalore Complex), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). In an interview with Aeromag, he talks about the operations of HAL - Bangalore Complex. Amitabh Bhatt CEO (Bangalore Complex) HAL

Established in 1940 and having maintenance to maintain operational structure components viz. Forward manufactured over 2000 aircraft, and high serviceability of the Aircraft. Passenger door for Airbus A-320, the Aircraft Division of Bangalore For achieving this, the division have Gun bay door for F-18 to Boeing, Complex (BC), is one of the oldest worked tirelessly towards mitigating Uplock box assembly for B-777, divisions of HAL. Could you share with obsolescence issues by indigenizing aircraft components for B-757 & us some of the major achievements? equipment or by stockpiling inventories B-737 aircraft, Weapons bay door Tracing its roots back to 1941, Aircraft or by finding alternate vendors for for P8I, Shoulder & center line Division, Bangalore complex was equipment for which OEMs have pylons for Tornado fighter aircraft, initially involved in major repair and stopped production long ago. Horizontal stabilizer for Fokker-50, overhaul of various aircraft, now builds Aircraft division has produced its G-150 rear fuselage & B-737 cargo military training and fighter aircraft. first license aircraft Vampire (rather conversion kit to IAI, etc.,. Aircraft Division over the years has HAL’s first aircraft), under license acquired the know-how, developed from M/s. De Havilland Company, The Hawk-Advanced Jet Trainer infrastructure required to manufacture U.K. in 1950 and then Gnat Aircraft is the most prestigious product of variety of fixed wing Military trainer from M/s. Folland Ltd., U.K. in 1956. the aircraft division. What are the aircraft. Aircraft Division along with Subsequently the division produced the highlights of its operational capabilities Overhaul division with their vast indigenous Marut Aircraft (HF-24) in and where does Hawk stand globally? experience is providing maintenance, 1961. Thereafter the saga continued Hawk Mk-132 aircraft is being repair, and overhaul (MRO) services with the production of Ajeet, Kiran, produced at HAL under license including Upgrade of aircraft to PTA Lakshya indigenous aircraft from BAES, UK. Hawk Mk-132 is a improve field operations and extend followed by Jaguar & Hawk aircraft transonic tandem-seat multi-purpose the life of legacy military aircraft under transfer of technology from aircraft, powered by a single Rolls (40+ years) to maintain the fleet. BAES, UK. Currently, Aircraft Division is Royce Adour Mk-871 turbo fan The highly skilled field service teams also manufacturing LCA Tejas aircraft. engine with a minimum take-off positioned at Aircraft Division deliver Aircraft division also has capability static thrust of 25.5 kN at sea level. high performance at preventive in export of its precision aero- Hawk Mk-132 aircraft provides

28 29 basic and advanced training to the aerospace engineering consultancy, technologies i.e machining know-how, pilots. Hawk Mk-132 aircraft also two aircraft were suitably modified. AIT (Assembly, Inspection and Testing), performs aerobatic maneuvers. Spin, being an extremely risky repair/ overhaul technologies were HAL has manufactured and delivered maneuver, it is mandatory to install granted to HAL. The associated design 99 nos. of Hawk Mk-132 aircraft to ASPS (Anti spin parachute system) activities are carried out by OEMs and Indian Air Force and Indian Navy before spin flights are undertaken on are retained with them. Also, core and has the capability of providing prototypes. It is to ensure that the Engine parts, critical castings/ forgings comprehensive product support like aircraft is recovered in case the controls and LRUs are kept with the engine supply of spares, aircraft servicing are unsuccessful, to recover from spin. OEM’s under the zone of restricted/ including repair and overhaul. ASPS system was installed. Ground proprietary items. Therefore, even At present Hawk is the widely and flight streaming of parachutes today, most of the critical core used aircraft for the advanced were successfully completed in Oct engines components/ castings are training role. This aircraft is being 2020. Spin flight trials have since being imported from foreign OEMs. used in UK, Australia, Oman, resumed in Nov 2020 and the flight Engine Design Bureau (EDB) of Finland, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, test data analysis is in progress. Engine Division-HAL did attempt to Malaysia, South Africa, UAE etc., design and develop small aero engines. Over the past seven decades, the Few products which resulted in the Recently HAL has kicked off the Engine Division has collaborated process are the 4 kN thrust turbojet spin testing of jet trainer that is with global companies in the area of engine (PTAE-7) used on Pilotless planned as a replacement for IAF’s design, development, manufacture Target Aircraft (PTA), 110 kW power ageing Kiran aircraft fleet. What are and maintenance of various aero turbo shaft engine (GTSU-110) for the latest updates of the project? engines but even now India is facing starting the Light Combat Aircraft Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) is challenges in terms of aircraft engine (LCA) engine and its upgrades, indigenously designed and developed development? What are the challenges Auxiliary Power Unit for FGFA class by Aircraft R&D Centre (ARDC), HAL and how can we resolve it? aircraft and accessories like air turbine to replace the ageing Kiran aircraft Engine Division, Bangalore starters, turbo chargers etc. EDB fleet. Developmental Flight testing established in the year 1955 is involved also collaborated with M/s Safran has been completed in the entire in manufacturing and maintenance Helicopter Engines (then Turbomeca), flight (Speed & Altitudes) and load of various aero engines under License France for the co-development of (‘g’) envelopes. Developmental Flight (Transfer of Technology) from OEMs Shakti Engine, a 1000 kW shaft testing for systems performance, of European and USA origin. Major engine for the Dhruv helicopter armaments, drop tank carriage aero engines manufactured/ repaired/ and contributed for development and jettison, hot weather, sea overhauled by Engine Division include of some of the accessories. level trials etc. are completed. aero-engine Orpheus for Kiran Aircraft, Today the R&D unit AERDC Challenges are not unusual during Dart for Avro aircraft, PTAE-7 for (Aero Engine Research and Design ab-initio design and development of the pilotless target aircraft, Adour Centre) is engaged in Design and any aircraft and IJT is no exception. Mk-811/ 804 for Jaguar Aircraft, Development programs for fixed wing Several technical challenges were Adour Mk-871 for Hawk Mk-132 and rotary wing platforms namely: encountered and adequately addressed Aircraft, Artouste III B for Cheetah/ a) Hindustan Turbo Fan engine during the development phase. Chetak Helicopter, Garrett TPE331- (HTFE-25) of 25 kN thrust The sole unfinished task towards 5 for Dornier Do-228 Aircraft and which can power trainer aircraft, certification of aircraft is demonstration Shakti for ALH Dhruv Helicopter. UAV’s, Twin engine small fighter of its spin characteristics. Based on In most of these transfer of aircraft or regional jets and the recommendation from a reputed technology contracts, manufacturing b) Hindustan Turbo Shaft engine

30 31 (HTSE-1200) of shaft power rating which can power Light & Medium weight helicopters (3.5 to 6.5 tonnes in single/ twin engine configuration) HAL is confident of achieving the Effbe-France SAS, France targeted design parameters towards Create Anti-vibration systems for: productionisation of these engines. Development of military Aero- Aeronautics – Aerospace applications: engines from ab-initio design is a technologically complex task. Only Anti-Vibration-Systems for Engine calculator, Inertial navigation, a handful of manufacturers have Air cooling, Fan Thrust reverser, Flight recorder, been able to achieve global standards Gyroscope mount, Communication systems. and stature. Few challenges in the field of new engine development are The LCA Tejas Division of BC is established to streamline production. Defence applications: critical technologies like Raw Material the principal partner in the LCA Coming to the current production Optronics, Engine Calculator, Internal Navigation, Communication technologies for engine turbine blades, programme with Aeronautical status, LCA division has delivered systems, Gyroscopes, Calculators mount, Binoculars, Screens. turbine discs, Casting technologies Development Agency (ADA). How 16 LCA fighter aircraft in IOC for blades, Forging technologies for strong are the production capabilities configuration and also started supply Railway and Transport applications: discs, Coating/ Surface treatment of the division and what is the of 16 LCA fighter aircraft in FOC Anti-Vibration-Systems for Drive assist, technologies for turbine blades, present status of LCA production? configuration to IAF squadrons. HAL Digital recorders Optronic and hyperfrequency sensors, Air cooling, Technologies for Controls like Full LCA- Tejas Division was established is also supporting these squadrons Speed control tag Electronics cards, On board transmitters / Authority Digital Electronic control in the year 2014 exclusively for the established at Customer bases. Receivers, Suspended floors, Navigation systems. (FADEC), Technologies for engine manufacture of LCA Tejas aircraft. Accessories like Fuel pump etc. Further, As you may be aware, in LCA Tejas With Two decades of experience availability of testing facilities and project, we had build technologies in private sector, you know how Industrial applications: flying platform, require extremely high from scratch including an industrial important it is to augment the Medical device, Nuclear energy, Wind energy, investment accompanied with high base (due to technology denial) in involvement of private player in Container, Oil and Gas Research. risk and longer gestation period. spite of shortage of skilled workforce. the aerospace industry. What In India, very few agencies viz. Progressively, the manufacturing are BC’s activities to support ‘’Our valued customers include Bharat Electronics Ltd., GTRE, AERDC-HAL, NAL, have infrastructure has been established government’s vision of increasing DRDO Labs like RCI, DRDL, ASL, DARE, GTRE, attained capability in the design to produce at the rate of 8 aircraft private participation? Bharat Dynamics, ECIL, Centum Rackon, Nucon Aerospace, & development of Aero- per annum. The division is currently Bangalore complex, HAL is fully Paras Defence, L&T, Astra Microwave Etc.’’ engines, after working undertaking efforts to expand committed to support government’s for production capacity from 8 to 16 vision of private industry participation For your requirements of above products please contact our aircraft per year through the creation in aerospace. LCA, “Jewel in the India Exclusive Distributors in INDIA : of new state-of-the-art Sky” program is a good example S.M. ENTERPRISES for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. LCA 232, ‘C’ Block, Chenoy Trade Center,Parklane Tejas program follows the system integrator model and has created a SECUNDERABAD 500 003 / Telengana (India) national aerospace ecosystem with Telefax : 040-27954900, Fax.+91 40 66320933 manufacturing the participation of approximately 140 Mobile: +91 988 530 3613 / E-Mail: [email protected] facility at Bengaluru. Design agencies and 100 production This facility would be agencies (which also include private spread across 35 acres industry participation) which and has a built up area encompasses all the facets of aircraft more than five decades. of nearly 35000 square design and manufacturing. In addition, HAL is keen for fruitful meter. The phase-1 of this facility is it is estimated that as the LCA MK1A collaborations on potential business ready and is spread across over 24000 program kicks-off, it will generate partnership with GTRE/ DRDO, CSIR, square meter. This facility is being additional jobs across the country in Govt Labs, leading premier institutions created to produce the LCA trainer the private sector. HAL has already and private industry with Govt funding. aircraft, LCA Tejas aircraft variants assumed the role of an umbrella We are open for foreign technical and also as a dedicated export facility. organization which fosters local collaborations for critical technologies Further, this facility is being geared industry and drives skill development in the field of aero engines. up for handling structural assemblies of young Indian work force. With the progress achieved so far on of LCA Mk-1A. Facilities such as For the first time in the nation’s the indigenous development of Turbo- paint shop, modern storage racking aerospace history, HAL has partnered shaft and Turbo-Fan engines, HAL is system, environment controlled with Indian private players to confident, indigenous development structural hangar, robotic drilling manufacture aircraft fuselage of Aero-Engine would pave way for facility, fuel slushing hangar, drop and wings. Electrical looms and future Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing tank hangar extension, rain water rotables of the home –grown fighter aircraft in the coming years. test facility and dedicated captive has a high level of contribution power supply for division have been from Indian private industry.

32 33 Indian and French Airforces conclude Designing Ex Desert Knight 2021 Unique Solutions Merger of Raytheon Technologies, including the four businesses entities in the group Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missile & Defense, with United Technologies signifies creation of the world’s most advanced aerospace and defence systems provider and consolidation of transformative technologies that make x Desert Knight he was given an overview France to India, Emmanuel by participants within a air travel safer and more connected, 2021(Ex DK-21), the on conduct of the exercise Lenain. They were received short span of four days. defence systems smarter to keep ahead of Ebilateral exercise and witnessed air-to-air by Air Marshal SK Ghotia He also commended the of the Indian Air Force refuelling operations by PVSM VSM AOC-in-C planning, operational and threats and space technologies intelligent and French Air and Space IAF & FASF fighters. SWAC. CAS interacted maintenance staff from to enable progress for humankind. Force concluded at Air Chief of the Air Staff, with members of IAF and both sides for smooth Ashmita Sethi, President and Country Force Station Jodhpur. Air Chief Marshal RKS FASF contingents. He and safe conduct of the Head, Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon group A first of its kind event, Bhadauria PVSM AVSM expressed his appreciation exercise. CAS wished the Rafale aircraft from both VM ADC visited Air Force on the complexity of FASF contingent the very company, shares with us an overview of sides along with Su-30 MKI Station Jodhpur along operations conducted and best for the next phase of their expanding operations, empowering and Mirage 2000 aircraft with the Ambassador of interoperability achieved their Skyros deployment. capabilities, enabling partnerships in of the IAF undertook India, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific complex missions including region and a vision for the post-pandemic Large Force Engagements. Combat enablers included resurgence. Excerpts from the interview: AWACS, AEW&C aircraft of the IAF as well as A400M Ashmita Sethi President and Country Head and A330 based MRTT Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Group Company (Medium Range Tanker and Transport) aircraft of the FASF. Both Air Forces Over a century, Raytheon has been confronted some of the world’s most move is this merger for the company? exercised in realistic settings serving the commercial aerospace daunting challenges. That heritage Raytheon Technologies, including with an aim to enhance and defence industries offering includes developing the radars and our four businesses – Collins operational capabilities world-class engineering solutions and aircraft engines that helped the Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and interoperability. products. Could you take us through Allies prevail in World War II, the Raytheon Intelligence & Space The exercise provided the successful legacy of the company computer that guided Apollo 11 to and Raytheon Missile & Defense an opportunity to share by highlighting major achievements? the moon and the environmental – solves customers’ most-complex best practices and evolve The merger of Raytheon and United satellite systems that generate detailed problems to make air travel safer and operational concepts; Technologies in April 2020 combined information on severe weather events. more connected, defence systems particularly for effective two companies with distinctive legacies Our transformative technologies have smarter to keep ahead of threats combat employment in transformative technologies – resulted in era-defining achievements, and space technologies intelligent of the Rafale fleet. breaking barriers, designing unique including the pioneering use of gallium to enable progress for humankind. Chief of Defence Staff, solutions, and reimagining the nitride (GaN), the deployment of With this merger, we can leverage General Bipin Rawat PVSM possible. Raytheon Technologies will increasingly sophisticated military the capabilities, scalability and power UYSM AVSM YSM SM continue building on that history as we radars and defence systems and the of Raytheon Technologies, including VSM ADC visited Air Force shape the future of air travel, global development of advanced materials all the solutions that the businesses Station Jodhpur on 21st defence and space exploration. for aircraft weight reduction. bring with double the portfolio to January 2021 and interacted Raytheon Technologies has more than help our customers achieve mission with participating forces. 60,000 engineers and scientists who Creating the world’s most advanced success, make product in India, He also flew on-board the are collaborating across the company aerospace and defence systems develop the local knowledge base MRTT along with Maj Gen and leveraging complementary skills to provider, United Technologies and and grow the Indian economy. Laurent Lherbette, the FASF yield new breakthroughs. Throughout Raytheon completed merger of equals contingent leader where our history, our engineers have transaction in 2020. How crucial a How do you look at South Asian

34 35 and Middle East as a market for systems. This combination will allow will provide seamless integration, Pratt & Whitney’s JT3D engine Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines, multiple-intelligence, or Multi-INT, expanding the footprints of Raytheon? us to better develop communications connecting mission-critical military powered Air India’s first Boeing which power Airbus A320 NEO family technology collects intelligence from Could you shed some light onto systems that are more integrated platforms and systems worldwide 707, marking the beginning of its planes, have crossed two million flight various sensors and sources to get a your operations in these regions? and more interoperable, which across all domains – air, land, sea, now long-standing involvement hours in India. What are the business clearer picture of the environment. Raytheon Technologies serves defence customers have identified cyber and space. With expertise in in the nation’s aerospace growth prospects for the company in the fast- • Air Space Management: From customers in more than 100 countries. as one of their major challenges both product manufacturing and across commercial, defence, regional growing Indian civil aviation industry? drones to hypersonics to commercial The company is approximately 50 today. Our solutions, next generation software and systems integration, and general aviation. Today, the IndiGo and GoAir were early adopters space flight, tomorrow’s airspace percent international and 50 percent software-defined radios, advanced we are collaborating across Raytheon company’s businesses, including of the revolutionary GTF engine, will be filled with new technologies U.S. domestic, and 50 percent sensors and navigation systems, Technologies to bring the right Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and these engines have crossed two and new challenges. Preparing for commercial and 50 percent defence. empower the intelligent or connected solutions, including sensors, software, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and million flight hours in-country. Our them means modernizing — and We view the Asia Pacific and Middle battlespace of today and tomorrow. data, interconnectivity, and speed, Raytheon Missiles & Defense, offer a 180 GTF powered aircraft in India securing —network architecture. East regions as key growth markets for to provide the right information to wide range of products and services are now delivering an extraordinary • Battle Management: By the company. For our defence business, Cyber solutions the right people at the right time. for commercial and government engine dispatch reliability rate of simultaneously connecting domains India, the Republic of Korea, Japan • Raytheon Technologies’ broad customers, are partnering with local 99.98%. The GTF has delivered on its and networking battle systems, and Australia are countries where we portfolio of cybersecurity solutions What are Raytheon’s plans companies and are developing product promised ability to reduce fuel burn commanders can make decisions see significant future growth potential. reflects our commitment to protect our for Aero India 2021 exhibition? in country in support of Make in India. and carbon dioxide emissions by up to quickly to ensure mission success. Across the Asia Pacific region, we networks, products and customers. How do you look at the expo Raytheon Missiles & Defense 20%, reduce nitrogen oxide emissions • Mission Support: As a key system see opportunities for our commercial Greater connectivity and intelligence to forge new partnerships with provides a variety of defensive by 50%, and to slash noise footprint integrator, we work closely with the aviation business as well. The Middle increases the cyber risks. As the cyber Indian defence players? capabilities to the Indian Armed by 75%. Our customers recognize U.S. military and global customers East region also offers tremendous threat continues to evolve, resilient, A key part of Raytheon Technologies’ Forces. Raytheon Intelligence & the superior fuel efficiency that these to provide mission support. We offer growth opportunities for both our adaptable protections are required. strategy in India is to collaborate Space provides automation of air engines deliver – and are prioritizing a suite of tools for mission planning, defence and commercial businesses. With decades of cybersecurity with local companies. Given the traffic control services at Chennai operating their GTF-powered aircraft situational awareness, training, Today Raytheon Technologies has experience, Raytheon Technologies pandemic, we will leverage our International Airport and the ground before any others. The engine has a software support and integration. significant presence in India, Australia, offers layered cybersecurity capabilities teams in India primarily to support segment for the GPS-aided GEO long runway for future growth and Singapore and the Philippines. that can be customized to meet meetings during the event. Augmented Navigation System. Pratt & Whitney will be ready for what What are the products from military, government and commercial Established in India in 1997, Collins the industry and India needs next. Raytheon Missiles & Defense? India is actively proceeding with the business cyber protection needs. Since 2008 Collins Aerospace has Aerospace has about 5,500 employees Raytheon Missiles & Defense modernisation of its armed forces We’re bringing together Raytheon’s continued to grow and invest in India, in country. The business has continued Raytheon Intelligence & Space has breakthrough technologies enable and what could Raytheon offer to advanced cyber capabilities with Collins transfer technology, and provide open, to expand its footprint in India, most completed its acquisition of Lafayette- sensors to see farther and command- augment this as reliable partner for Aerospace’s and Pratt & Whitney’s affordable solutions to military and notably with the India Design Centre in based Blue Canyon Technologies and-control systems to process over 60 years? Also, how do Raytheon aircraft systems expertise, as well as commercial partners and customers. Hyderabad and the Global Engineering LLC, a small-satellite manufacturer. data faster. Operators can employ and group companies support the data network, communication and Could you share the latest updates Center in Bangalore. Collins is one How strong is the intelligence and interceptors to engage their targets Make in India programme? information management systems. of the company’s operations? of the largest exporters of aerospace space arm of Raytheon and what are with even greater precision. Deployed Raytheon Technologies is able to Raytheon Technologies’ products from India, serving local and the latest business developments? around the world, these technologies bring complementary capabilities Multi-Domain Battlespace businesses have been investing international governments, aerospace Raytheon Intelligence & Space is are helping the U.S. and its allies make from across our four businesses to • Multi-domain battlespace in India since the 1960s when original equipment manufacturers delivering disruptive technologies the world a safer place, such asthe customers, including India’s Armed (OEMs) and defence contractors to global customers to help National Advanced Surface-to-Air Forces. In addition, we are supporting with engineering, system design them succeed in any domain and Missile System, or NASAMS™ system, Make in India through our work at and product development services against any challenge, including which offers air defenders a highly our Collins Aerospace design and to help them achieve a shorter in the following areas: adaptable, mid-range solution for any engineering centres in Hyderabad and time to market, lower program or • Air dominance: Our open operational air defense requirement. Bangalore and by partnering with project life-cycle cost, and innovative architecture radars, sensors and local companies. Pratt & Whitney’s solutions of the highest quality. electronic warfare technologies Covid-19 has affected the defence GTF MRO with Air India Engineering Pratt & Whitney has more than give pilots superior detection, industry too globally. How did Services Limited (AIESL) supports the 1,500 in-service engines and auxiliary range, targeting and protection. Raytheon overcome the impact caused government’s vision of developing power units in India. It has one of the • Intelligent Space: From by the pandemic? What are the major India as a MRO hub, and it continues largest footprints of any engine maker missile warning and intelligence to projects in the post-pandemic period? to ramp up its partnered investments in the country. In 2015, we opened weather, navigation and beyond, During the pandemic we prioritized in supply chain, sustainment and the Pratt & Whitney India Training Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s the health and safety of our research and engineering – working Centre in Hyderabad to provide state- end-to-end space solutions employees. Fortunately, there with leading Indian suppliers. of-the-art engine maintenance and deliver mission breakthroughs. hasn’t been a significant impact on Key capabilities that we will be able to performance training to domestic and • Cybersecurity: Our cybersecurity our defence operations during the offer as a result of the merger include: international airline customers. The solutions protect every side of cyber for pandemic. One of the strengths of our business also supports the Indian Air government agencies, businesses, and merger was the ability to diversify our Communications: Force, powering major platforms like nations. We protect the most critical revenue, meaning that the defence • For military customers, we are the C-17 Globemaster III with the F117 information, systems, and operations business could make up for the bringing Raytheon’s expertise in engine, and the PC-7 Trainers with with breakthrough solutions. reduction in commercial air travel. secure military networks, command the iconic PT6A engine. Its V2500 • Communications and and control and cybersecurity engines helped usher in a new age Navigation: In the information Could you share with us your visions together with the Collins Aerospace’s of private aviation in the country. age, secure communication and and priorities for the company? expertise in tactical communication precise navigation are critical. What is the roadmap ahead and devices embedded within weapons Two Pratt & Whitney-manufactured • Decision Superiority: Our what are the major objectives?

36 37 Our goal is to define the future of aerospace and defence with ambitious technologies that push the limits of known science. With our added scale, Raytheon Technologies is in a position to immediately address the priorities of our commercial and defence customers faster and more efficiently than ever before. We have 60,000 engineers and scientists across key R&D areas – providing us with one of the best technology portfolios in the world. The merger offers tremendous now bring technologies and capabilities capabilities from our four businesses, opportunities, especially around together in support of programs and Raytheon Missiles & Defense, technology and innovation. Our customers in India like never before. Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Collins customers are excited about the Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. In broad portfolio of technologies we are What are Raytheon’s plans for IDEX the exhibit, we will highlight solutions bringing to bear today. Our workforce & NAVDEX 2021 exhibition at Abu of interest to defence customers in is benefitting from the ability to share Dhabi? How do you look at the event the UAE and Middle East region, ideas, experiences and skills with new to forge partnerships with Arabian ranging from air and missile defence, colleagues who share the same passion and African defence Industries? land warfare and naval warfare for innovation and our customers’ Raytheon Technologies is exhibiting to counter UAS, cybersecurity missions. The combined company can at IDEX in February 2021 featuring and command and control. Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 21 held Almaz – Antey to showcase civil &

of ports was also validated during the exercise and the crisis management military Products at Aero India plans of all ports were assessed for their effectiveness to tackle lmaz – Antey Air and upgrade air defense systems. Almaz serve to demonstrate its research emergencies. The State Police teams, Space Defense Corporation – Antey experts will explain about and production potential to develop, Indian Navy Marine Commandos Apresents a wide range of the advantages of field technical produce, service, equipment life and Commandos from National its military and civil products at maintenance and reconditioning of extension, upgrade and utilization Security Guard were exercised to Aero India 2021 at Bangalore. air defense capacities, maintenance of military products. He also tackle acts of maritime terrorism. The high level delegation from of specific components of air defense indicated that the company plans This exercise also validated the the group includes representatives capacities, modular maintenance, meetings and negotiations with technical surveillance infrastructure of Almaz – Antey and its five checkup and repair of measurement potential clients at the exhibition. called the National Command, Control, subsidiaries: NPO Almaz named equipment with REDIKOM unit (the Almaz – Antey is entitled to Communication and Intelligence after A.A. Raspletin, Izhevsk latter will also be present at the engage in foreign trade deals at (NC3I) Network. The Information Electromechanical Plant (EIMZ Kupol), exhibition as a model). Information its own discretion with regard to Management and Analysis Centre PAO Radiofizika, Head center “Granit”, on upgrade of Tunguska-M1 gun/ defense products, including supplies (IMAC) at Gurugram and its various and Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant. missile SPAAW and Osa-AKM1 of spare parts, repair and upgrade nodes across IN and CG stations The company’s exhibition stand will SAM system will also be provided. of earlier supplied equipment. were exercised for coordinating feature models of long, medium and A special place will be allotted to Almaz – Antey is one of xercise Sea Vigil, the two and more than 110 surface assets of the surveillance and information short-range air defense missile systems, radar equipment. In particular, PAO Russia’s largest integrated day coastal defence exercise Indian Navy (IN) and Coast Guard dissemination mechanism. as well as videos and multimedia Radiofizika will present its Sula radar defense sector conglomerates, Ewas conducted on 12 and 13 (CG) participated in the exercise. In The envisaged objectives of presentations of other air defense station model at a designated podium. employing some 130,000 people. January 2021. The conceptual and addition, many Marine Police and the exercise were met by the systems developed and produced “Our participation in Aero India aims The company’s products are in geographical expanse of Sea Vigil Customs assets were also deployed. whole-hearted participation by Almaz – Antey. The guests and to encourage the region’s countries service in over 50 countries. included the entire coastline and EEZ The entire coastline was kept under of all stakeholders. participants of the exhibition will get to purchase the military products, of the country and contingencies from surveillance by the IN and CG aircraft, The cooperation and coordination to know the combat tools of Triumf designed and produced by the Peace to War-time were exercised. and helicopters were also pressed amongst various agencies involved S-400 and Viking SAM systems, company and to increase our foreign In addition, mitigation measures, into service to reinforce Special is a reassuring sign of progress made various versions of the Tor SAM trade activity,” Almaz – Antey deputy on shore, in case of any breach in Operations personnel operating in the realm of Coastal defence and system, including Tor-M2K standalone general director for international coastal security were also validated. onboard offshore platforms. the exercise would go a long way in unit mounted on TATA chassis. trade Vyacheslav Dzirkaln said. The exercise involved deployment of As ports form the nerve centre of enhancing coastal defence and national The delegation will also focus on He noted that the company’s the entire coastal security apparatus sea borne trade, security mechanism security in the maritime domain. presenting its services to repair and participation in the exhibition will

38 39 initiatives like DCPP projects ADTL Stands Committed augur well for Indian Industries.

The Company has been planning to Build Atmanirbhar Bharat and establishing a series of subsidiaries and Joint Venture Companies (JVCs) to cater for Over the last but also complete systems. There is an niche areas with technologically one and a half opportunity in satellites ground receiving well established companies abroad. decade ADTL stations, launchers and critical technologies Could you shed some light onto has become a – waiting for private sector to tap it. ADTL’s activities in this regard? leading player ADTL was the first to establish a JVC in Defence ADTL has signed the first of two- in India during 2003 itself – when Electronics, phase defence contracts, together Vajpayee Government opened FDI Avionics & worth Rs. 753 crore, with the Ministry up to 26%. This JVC has now been Space Satellites of Defence and Russia’s RAC MiG to converted to a 49% (FDI) 51% (Indian) systems in build, own and maintain two types of Equity Company called Alpha – Elsec India. What simulators for fighter aircraft. Could Defence & Aerospace Systems Pvt. Ltd, are the major you share more details of the project? Bangalore. 90% of its turnover is by milestones in ADTL has signed the Contract together Systems, Tactical Communication Majority of our products are Exports. The JVC specializes in UAVs, the success with MoD & RAC MiG for establishing equipment, Radars, etc., derivatives of Government of India’s II based Sights & Fire Control Systems, journey and MiG-29 UPG Aircraft Simulator Centre Atmanirbhar Bharat Program, based Passive Surveillance Systems, etc. what are at Adampur air field on BOM (Build, How does ADTL support the on high Indigenous Content (more some of the Operate & Maintain) basis for a period Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and what than 50%). New initiatives of MoD, How did the Covid-19 affect the achievements? of 20 years. This is a great initiative by are the activities in this regard? Could based on Make-2 Projects, IDDM operations of the Company? What I would list MoD & IAF so that high end Simulators you talk about ADTL’s association with / IDEX Programs have given new are the business goals and expansion the major are not only established but also run by DPSUs for promoting indigenization? boost to indigenous R&D. DRDO’s plans for the post-pandemic period? milestones in private industry, so that IAF personnel There were disruptions due to our journey – who would otherwise have run the Covid-19 from mid-March to of starting a Simulators – are utilized for other more September 2020. Ours as also our Col. H S Shankar (Retd) company with important / operational duties. own Indian Partner Companies, Tier CMD, ADTL just 3 people 2 / 3 MSMEs did suffer. However, to 1500 strong ADTL will be upgrading and digitizing 16 due to series of incentive schemes force is, probably, of the Soviet Era Pechora missile and radar announced by the Finance Minister to a fine achievement systems which are presently in operation help industries and the support given “Majority of our products are by itself. In this under a contract worth Rs. 591 crore. by MoD in quickly clearing series of derivatives of Government of journey, I can What are the highlights of the project? Atmanirbhar Bharat Programs have lay stress on our This is a unique project. The old war helped all Indian industries to bounce India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat strong in-house horse Pechora Radar & Missile System is back. All of us are now working 24 Program, based on high R&D, establishment now more than 25 + years. Technology X 7 to ensure that each one of the Indigenous Content (more of successful export is of 1980 Vintage – with valve version industry meet our yearly targets than 50%). New initiatives oriented JVC our jump equipment and outmoded hardware / in spite of the disruption for about of MoD, based on Make- start to Space domain are software. These are all being replaced 6 months. Our R&D, production the major milestones. with present day electronics, new Radar engineers and technicians as also 2 Projects, IDDM / IDEX Transmitter, IR Tracker, new communication our sub-contractors have risen to Programs have given new PM Narendra Modi links, upgradation of missile launcher, the occasion to ensure success. boost to indigenous R&D. recently said that the hardened new software, replacement of DRDO’s initiatives like DCPP decision to open up India’s all obsolesces cause items. It is a great projects augur well for space sector has heralded challenge and an excellent opportunity a new age of public-private too. ADTL won the project in competition Indian Industries,” said partnership. How do you look with giant PSUs like BEL & ECIL whose Col. H S Shankar, (Retd), at the untapped potential and prices were more than twice ADTL’s prices. CMD, Alpha Design what are the opportunities? Technologies Limited He is very right. There is so How strong is the export operations (ADTL). In an interview much potential in Space sector. of ADTL and who all are the major ISRO has been developing Private clients? Could you briefly talk about the with Aeromag, he Industries as sub-contractors / major products in export business? talks about the latest vendors for past 30 + years. But Our exports are about 60% of our turnover updates of the now a new focus has been given to and the base for this is Direct Offsets. Our company’s business make private sector industries part major clients are Elbit and IAI in Israel and operations. of their programs and to manufacture Russian Industries. Products we export are not only modules / sub-assemblies Thermal Imager Based Sights, Fire Control

40 41 for Atma Nirbhar Bharat of the materials are met of critical products & India’s Trusted Strategic-Material are given below- through imports every materials which were Sector Alloys Developed Application Area

Partner Boosts Defence Indigenization Defence • High strength low alloy steels • Gun barrels of Howitzer & Arjun Tank • Air hardening armour steels • Armour • Special Titanium alloys • Piping and heat exchangers diversification mode. In that • Naval steels • Structural forgings direction, following projects • High saturation magnetic • Missile control systems have been undertaken. alloys • Components for Missile • Wide Plate Mill - A • Nickel base alloys state-of-the-art 3 m Wide Space • Ultra-High Strength Steel • Motor Casing of Satellite Launch Ve- Plate Mill for rolling wide hicles (PSLV, GSLV) • Nickel base Super Alloys plates of various alloys • Cobalt base Super Alloys • Semi Cryo-Engine parts • High Strength Fasteners • Spring - Spring Manufacturing Facility for Aeronautical • High strength beta Titanium • Air frame structures, Landing gear & alloys Compressor disc manufacturing of springs • Carburizing steel • Helicopter transmission assembly for Indian Railways Energy • Super alloys • AUSC power applications, & Reactivity • Armour - A world class • Hot Erosion Resistance alloys control mechanism Armour Manufacturing • Thermal power applications Facility capable of manufacturing steel armour Could you talk about year. The project is imported. MIDHANI & ceramic armour products requirement of strategic & state police the MIDHANI’s export proposed for self-reliance, has achieved success in for personnel armouring and sectors. In more than four • Titanium Casting operations and its highlights? technology enhancement supplying the products vehicle armouring at Rohtak decades of its existence, for naval application In the initial years, & import substitution of to customers. Based • Titanium Casting MIDHANI has met the & space application MIDHANI was focused on critical strategic materials on this, MIDHANI has with Hipping (300 Kg. objective of self-reliance • Isothermally indigenous customers as Aluminium alloys, which decided to focus more on Skull Melting Furnace) of special material in forged titanium alloy high export orders were sporadic. is in line with national indigenous development to manufacture products the country with a great pressure compressor discs Since 2017-18, dedicated vision of building & manufacturing of for space, aerospace & amount of success. Over for compressor of Aero efforts have been placed on ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. products for defence, defence applications the years MIDHANI has engines for military aircraft exports. Today, MIDHANI space & energy sector. become a trusted Strategic exports to around 10 How did the Covid-19 Can you share details Material Partner for critical How does MIDHANI countries in US, Europe & pandemic affect the What all capabilities of of MoU to be signed Dr. S K Jha programs and sectors support the indigenization Asia Pacific geographies. operations and business MIDHANI will be showcased at Aero India 2021? Chairman and Managing Director of the country such as efforts in the defence This year, export of around of MIDHANI? What are at Aero India 2021? Following are the details MIDHANI Missiles (, , sector? What are the Rs 20 Cr. from armour focus areas and aims MIDHANI would be of major MoU to be signed , , Nag), company’s activities products, superalloy, to be achieved in the showcasing indigenous at Aero India 2021. During the pandemic, customers Aerospace (MiG, Su-30MKI with regard to special steel & titanium post-pandemic times? products / components / • Carbon fibre prepeg , LCA, Kaveri engine), Atmanirbhar Bharat? alloy material is targeted. CoVID-19 lockdown has parts manufactured such manufacturing : Develop & approached MIDHANI for indigenisation Army (T-72/T-90, Mi-17 Entire product range of affected the final inspection, as Composite armour for manufacture duly certified of critical products & materials which were helicopter armouring), materials produced by Could you shed more light certification and shipment Mi-17 Helicopter, High- prepregs and associated imported. MIDHANI has achieved success Indian Navy, Space launch MIDHANI reflects the onto MIDHANI’s plan to of materials in the month pressure compressor disc products for aircraft in supplying the products to customers. programme (PSLV /GSLV/ indigenisation efforts set up aluminium plant in of March 2020. However, used in aircraft engine, structural applications in Based on this, MIDHANI has decided to GSLV-mk3, Gaganyaan, in defense application, Nellore? How crucial is the despite this, MIDHANI has Special Castings for VSSC, collaboration with HAL Mangalyaan) and Nuclear space, battle tank, aero project to the country? achieved sales turnover Fasteners for aerospace • Tungsten powder focus more on indigenous development energy (Fast breeder engine. Some of the major High-end aluminium of Rs 713 Cr. in FY 2019- applications etc. In addition, manufacturing: MIDHANI & manufacturing of products for defence, reactor, PHWRs). indigenisation initiatives alloy manufacturing 20 Vs Rs 711 Cr. in FY MIDHANI’ material used in has been working on space & energy sector, said Dr. S K Jha, Some of the major of critical components/ facility (Greenfield project) 2018-19. There was a critical part / component of exploring various options Chairman and Managing Director, Mishra developments in products are high- through Joint Venture disruption in production spacecraft & missiles such as to venture into tungsten Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). In an recent time are : pressure compressor disc (50:50 JV with NALCO) is activities for about 45 days flaps, wings, rudder, tanks, business for the last 5-6 • Steel armour for aero engine, heavy being setup at Nellore AP. in the first quarter of FY motor casing, nozzle, gas years. This mutually interview with Aeromag, he explains the and Composite armour valve body casting for Utkarsha Aluminium Dhatu 2020-21. Subsequently, turbine parts will also be beneficial Memorandum company’s business and operations. for Mi-17 Helicopter naval application, spider Nigam Limited has been the normal production showcased. Also, special of Understanding (MoU) • Bullet proof casting for VSSC, rolled registered at Hyderabad. activities resumed with forging -high pressure signed between DMRL and MIDHANI has been over these years? morcha for defence homogenous armour The average imports of effect from May 2020. compressor disc forging, MIDHANI would help in India’s Strategic Material Since the inception of forces & state police steel for penetration test all types of Aluminium (Flat To facilitate safe working high pressure turbine disc establishing the indigenous Partner to Defence, Space the company, MIDHANI • Light weight of missiles, high strength Rolled Products) in India environment, several safety forging will be displayed. manufacturing capability to and Energy sectors. How has been focusing on Bullet proof jacket; Bhabha precipitation hardening during last five years are & health measures were produce high purity tungsten successful has been the producing special grade of Kavach for defence stainless steels for about 300K TPA. Presently, introduced in MIDHANI. What are the details of metal and eventually to company in achieving steel, Nickel-based alloys, forces & state police aerospace applications etc. there is no such integrated During the pandemic, ongoing / future projects? achieve self-reliance in its visions and what are Cobalt-based alloys & • Armoured Details of major alloys facility available in India and customers approached MIDHANI is currently tungsten metal for the the major achievements Titanium alloys to meet the bus for defence forces developed by MIDHANI most of the requirements MIDHANI for indigenisation in the expansion & defence requirements.

42 43 for BEL going ahead? acquisition year-on-year. The BEL Expands its Existing business segments company has orders worth such as radar & missile over Rs.8,000 crores in the Geo-Strategic Reach systems, communication & pipeline. All-out efforts network centric systems, are being made to tap new anti-submarine warfare markets across the globe. with Thrust on Exports & sonar systems, tank electronics, gun upgrades, How do you see the How does BEL gear up to leveraging its complimentary electro-optics, electro- Government policy of 74% realise the Government’s capabilities and assuming explosive and electronic FDI through automatic route Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative? the role of a Lead integrator warfare & avionics systems impacting the business? Defence has been identified / Tier-1 partner for policy initiatives and has during FY 2019-20. will continue to drive BEL’s The current FDI policy of as a core sector to boost indigenous manufacturing. set a target of Rs.35,000 Some of the other growth in the coming years. 74% through automatic the Make in India vision of BEL is constantly exploring Crores by 2024-25. BEL products and systems which BEL has been putting in route is permitted for achieving Exports worth possibilities of forging has identified Exports and are being promoted for continual efforts to diversify industries applying for USD5 Billion. Major initiatives JV Partnerships. Offsets as one of its thrust exports include Homeland into several new areas in fresh licence. Nevertheless, by BEL towards Make in BEL successfully rolled out areas and has drawn up Security solutions, Smart both Defence and non- BEL considers it to be India/Atmanirbhar Bharat 30,000 ICU ventilators within plans to offer its select City solutions, Border defence to sustain growth. a positive step towards include strong thrust on R&D, a record time for treating products and systems to Protection systems and Some of the areas BEL is establishment of some collaborative R&D, defence Covid-19 patients and make various export markets. The Coastal Surveillance System. focussing on in defence are niche technologies in the innovation organisation India self-reliant in high-end company has put in efforts Having established a Coastal next generation weapon country. BEL with its long incorporated by BEL and medical equipment. The for increasing its business Surveillance System (CSS) programmes, electro-optics, experience in the Defence HAL to create an ecosystem project involved substantial opportunities in South for a few neighbouring airborne radars, arms & sector has developed Anandi Ramalingam to foster innovation, and import substitution within East Asia, Europe, Middle countries, BEL is interacting ammunitions and explosives, certain core strengths Director (Marketing) technology development a short period of time. Post East, Africa and North with Ministry of External unmanned systems, night which is its USP to stay BEL in defence by engaging COVID, A separate vertical America through constant Affairs for supply of CSS to vision devices, inertial competitive in this sector. R&D institutes, academia, called Medical Electronics engagement with customers other friendly countries. navigation systems solutions industries, start-ups and Division has been opened and is also working closely Recently, the Government for various platforms, What are the latest individual innovators. to focus on networked and with other Indian companies approved the export of the helmet mounted display products and systems that BEL is fast expanding its global To promote the Make remotely operated solutions and local partners in the indigenously developed systems, counter measures you are planning to exhibit presence, putting its best foot forward in India initiative, BEL has with latest technologies respective countries as Akash Missile System to systems for airborne at Aero India 2021? established Make in India like IoT, AI, Cloud-based part of maximising its friendly foreign countries. platforms, composites, etc. At Aero India 2021, BEL to give a thrust to exports worldwide. Display Cells, appointed Nodal services, e-diagnostics and geo-strategic reach and In the last 5 years, BEL’s will showcase state-of-the- All-out efforts are being made to tap Officers for Outsourcing online healthcare services. increase its global footprint. How do you plan to tap the turnover from non–defence art products and systems new markets across the globe. In a & Vendor Development in Offset clause for exports? business has been around spanning every domain of bid to develop new markets in the all its Units and updated What are your plans on What are the products that BEL is also focusing on 15% to 20% of the its business. The products Indian Ocean Region (IOR), BEL has its policies and procedures. increasing BEL’s exports? you export and to which all Offset as a potential avenue total turnover. some of and systems on display BEL has implemented the How do you plan to increase countries do you export? for revenue generation. the areas being focused during the Aero India 2021 operationalized overseas marketing Make-II Policy of the central your global presence? BEL has been exporting BEL is interacting with upon in non-defence are are clustered as airborne & offices in Oman, Vietnam, Sri Lanka government and issued BEL is fast expanding its products such as many foreign OEMs to air traffic control radars, space application, satellite and Myanmar. BEL has also expanded several Expressions of Interest global presence, putting its communication systems, meet Offset obligations in space electronics, Space- and space application, its Singapore and New York Regional (EoIs) to Indian vendors. The best foot forward to give a coastal surveillance system, various RFPs of the MoD, on grade solar cells, satellite products and systems for Offices to handle marketing activities. company has been putting thrust to exports worldwide. missile systems, radars, account of the Offset policy assembly & integration, self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar in efforts to create a strong All-out efforts are being electronic warfare systems, incorporated in the Defence railway and metro solutions, Bharat), high performance BEL is also thinking of establishing vendor base in India and has made to tap new markets electro optic systems and Procurement Procedure software, electric vehicles computing & artificial similar offices in Nigeria, Brazil, currently more than 21,000 across the globe. In a bid to electro optic fire control (DPP). BEL has identified (Li-ion Battery Packs, Fuel intelligence systems, land Armenia and Kazakhstan. “BEL has vendors including domestic develop new markets in the systems, radar finger contract manufacturing Cells, Charging Stations), and naval products and identified Exports and Offsets as one of vendors and MSMEs. BEL is Indian Ocean Region (IOR), printing system, naval (build to print and build Homeland Security and systems, communication and its thrust areas and has drawn up plans extending its test facilities BEL has operationalised systems, radar warning to spec) for foreign Smart City businesses, Smart laser based products, non- for use to private industries. overseas marketing offices receivers, electronic voting OEMs and partnerships Metres and healthcare defence/diversification and to offer its select products and systems BEL is pursing development/ in Oman, Vietnam, Sri Lanka machines and various in the form of Transfer of electronic equipment outdoor display products. to various export markets. BEL has been production opportunities and Myanmar. BEL has also other equipment to USA, Technology (ToT) of the including ICU Ventilators In addition to the above, putting in continual efforts to diversify with DRDO under DcPP expanded its Singapore UK, Russia, Italy, Brazil, latest systems and solutions to combat COVID-19. BEL will also showcase into several new areas in both Defence model for various indigenous and New York Regional Germany, France, Israel, as areas of emerging its R&D capabilities by and non-defence to sustain growth,” development/production Offices to handle marketing Indonesia, Honduras, export opportunities. What is your current order launching/demonstrating programmes. The company activities. BEL is also thinking Malaysia, Maldives, Efforts are also on to book size? How much some of its new products said Anandi Ramalingam, Director has entered into partnerships of establishing similar Mauritius, Myanmar, establish long-term growth in order book do you / technologies. The (Marketing), Bharat Electronics Limited / strategic alliances with offices in Nigeria, Brazil, Namibia, Seychelles, supply-chain relationship expect in coming quarters? entire set of state-of-art (BEL). In an interview with Aeromag, foreign OEMs as well as Armenia and Kazakhstan. South Africa and many with global players. BEL’s order book as on 1 equipment on offer will she talks about the company’s major Indian industries to The Government is other friendly countries. December, 2020 is more be a force multiplier for focus areas and expansion plans. address large and strategic encouraging defence BEL achieved Export sales Can you shed some light than Rs.52,000 crores. BEL any defence force. programme requirements, exports through many of US$ 48.59 Million upon the key growth drivers has been consistent in order

44 45 with which we are expecting AEPL Puts Thrust on more orders for exports. Aerospace Engineers specialises in various areas assembly components like pandemic Covid-19. AEPL has taken up indigenous such as precision machining Hose Assemblies, Lifter had tremendous support design, development, Export Diversification and manufacturing of assemblies, Lubrication oil from DRDO which has manufacture and servicing Rubber Components, pump, Jet Pumps & Fuel helped in the indigenous of a variety of Actuators, Composites, Electro Pump, Rotor Mast Seal, development of more than Valves, Pumps, High Mechanical LRU’s, Missiles Thrust Vector Control, 75 types of health care Pressure Hoses, Rubber AEPL now has wider experience sub-assemblies, etc. to list Cowling, Valves, Rear Fin components like Rubber Fuel Tanks, Gear Box in the supply of engine components a few. How does AEPL look Assy., Cockpit seals, etc., moulded components, from Various Divisions of and it entered the global market at the Defence Corridor Much emphasis will be given Rubber hose Assemblies, HAL and DRDO against through manufacturing and supply project in Tamil Nadu? on our future plans with our Rubber with Metal Bonded, development orders. Some It is a blessing for AEPL existing and new customers. Metallic Fittings, Metallic of these products are duly of engine components to one of its since Salem and Hosur Also, Government is Assemblies, mounting certified by CEMILAC major customer M/s. Continental are part of the propose giving a lot of emphasis brackets, Compressor and DGAQA. AEPL has Aerospace Technologies, USA. Also defence corridor in Tamil on Atmanirbhar Bharat Reservoirs, Breather Bag, simultaneously engaged in AEPL has signed a long-term contract Nadu. Having our plants and AEPL looks forward to plastic components which development of airborne with the Egyptian Armament Authority operating from both Salem explore wider opportunities were imported earlier. All sub-systems under the and Hosur, we received a lot in this regard at the Aero these parts are made out MAKE-II policy, Overhauling for the Manufacturing of Aerospace of opportunities from the India through one-to-one of aerospace material as of LRU’s, Sub-system Components. Discussions are underway government’s new defence business meetings. AEPL is well as Medical Grade of Engines, Gear Box, for Joint Venture and ToT with manufacturing programs. opening its arm for inviting (ROHS) material. AEPL Actuators, Pumps, Blowers, global players in the civil aerospace AEPL has set up a state- JVs and ToTs which will team has worked beyond Landing gears etc. AEPL has developed the capability market said R Sundaram, Managing of-the-art testing facility be mutually beneficial. the boundaries and has for aeronautical and allied successfully supplied 30,000 to take up indigenous Director, Aerospace Engineers Private component / sub assembly How did AEPL survive set of components (75 types development of Linear and Limited (AEPL). In an interview with / material. There are many the impact caused by the of components each) for the Rotary Electro Mechanical Aeromag, he talks about the company’s opportunities in India as Covid-19 pandemic? What ventilators and compressors Actuators among other operations and business plans. part of the defence corridor are the latest updates of within a short span of 45 sub-systems for the Missile program. AEPL sees it as an the expansion projects days (including tool design, programs. AEPL strongly R Sundaram opportunity to expand its by the company? process design, validation & believes in diversification Managing Director capabilities and capacity for During the peak months production establishment). and the company is taking AEPL taking up major assemblies, of Covid-19 pandemic, With this experience, AEPL dedicated strides into the sub-assemblies and services. DRDO has recognized is marking its footprint in space of autonomous UAS AEPL’s contribution in the Health Care Division. (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Established in the year of engine components to parts and few LRUs with with high energy. What are the highlights indigenous development that can be programmed to 2000, AEPL has been one of its major customer Airworthiness Certification. of AEPL’s participation at of various components Could you share with us perform various tasks like catering to the growing M/s. Continental Aerospace Supporting the vision of Aero India 2021? How for airworthiness and your vision and priorities surveillance and inspections. needs of Aviation, Space, Technologies, USA. Also Atmanirbhar Bharat and How strong are the do you look at the expo seaworthiness application for AEPL in the years Also, having excellent Missiles and Civil Aircraft AEPL has signed a long-term Make in India, AEPL is export operations of AEPL? as platform to seek new and gave an opportunity ahead? What are the major CNC machining shops, requirements. Where does contract with the Egyptian enthusiastic to manufacture How does the company business partners to to prove our mettle in objectives to be achieved? discussions are going on for the company stand in the Armament Authority for the indigenous Sub-systems of support India’s vision of expand your business? developing health care MRO & Sub-System manufacturing of structural global market and what are Manufacturing of Aerospace Aircraft & Helicopters, like becoming a defence and In Aero India 2021, components for ventilators Developments are the focus metallic parts of UAV & the major achievements Components. Discussions are Actuators, Pumps, Rubber aerospace exporter? AEPL will showcase CV-200 during the areas for near future. AEPL Composite mounded parts. over these years? underway for Joint Venture Fuel Tanks, Control Valves, AEPL started its export When started in the and ToT with global players and LRUs etc. Most of these business for civil aircraft year 2000, AEPL was into in the civil aerospace market. projects and opportunities programs and now it is production of detail parts are driven and initiated by exporting critical engine of Rubber, Metallic & Could you talk about DPSUs. With the support components like Roller Composite material. Over the company’s association from DRDO & HAL, AEPL Lifter Assemblies, Brackets, these years AEPL received with the defence is confident of developing Adapters, Bushes, Hose wide exposure and expertise PSUs and the types of various types of assemblies Assemblies, PTFE parts, in the manufacturing of high products you supply? and sub-assemblies for Valve Spares, Oil Seal precision metallic, rubber AEPL is proud to be defence projects. Recently Rings, etc. At this juncture and composites. AEPL associated with HAL, AEPL has received “Creative we are very proud to say now has wider experience DRDO, ISRO, Indian Air Supplier Award” from that our hose assembly in the supply of engine Force, Navy, BEL, BDL, DRDO for our support on manufacturing is approved components and it entered BEML, BrahMos, NAL, etc. Rubber Fuel Tank (ADE) by DGCA vide ITSO –C140 the global market through In the initial stages, AEPL which motivates total (CAR-21 Subpart G) which manufacturing and supply was into supply of detail team to move forward is at par with FAA approval

46 47 violent maneuvering (so-called PIO- oscillations) and lead to instability in aircraft control, causing emergency situations. The invention has been already tested and installed on MiG- 29M/M2 and MiG-35 fighters. “The patented device will increase the safety of flight and reduce the pilot’s occupancy in the cockpit,” said Andrey Gerasimchuk, Managing Director of MiG Corporation. The non-linear compensating device is installed in front of the flight control actuator. It prevents a combat aircraft from exceeding the maximum allowed speed mode. Besides, the device excludes time lag of the signal entering the flight control actuator. “PIO-oscillations occur when in all angles. This upgraded system the landing approach automatic the pilot cannot adapt for sudden also has been already installed on control system and a patent for the change in dynamics of the aircraft MiG-35 and MiG-29M/M2. intelligent system for protection during a complicated mission. Our “Pilot’s safety and comfort during against surpassing critical G-loads. invention makes the flight safer,” the flight is the prime goal for our The landing system enhances safety of explained Yury Obolensky, Deputy designers and engineers. The patented flying in adverse weather conditions, Chief Designer of Aircraft Control systems improve the performance enables the pilot to hold the glide Systems at MiG Corporation. of MiG fighters, making them path in an automatic mode and Meanwhile, the limiting system of considerably superior to their foreign in a shorter time and to continue maximum allowed flight operation counterparts,” said Gerasimchuk. descent till visibility appears. The modes of maneuvering aircraft “We have been working on G-load protection system enhances patented by MiG engineers allows the the improvement of the limiting flight safety and allows the pilot to pilot to remain within the permissible controller for the last five years. conduct intensive air combat, without Combat capabilities of MiG fighters angles of attack at any movement of Trials were held in multiple flight paying attention to the instrument aircraft control stick, avoiding spinning modes and we have now achieved panel. Modern multirole 4++ and dive. The development is aimed at the desired target,” said Obolensky. 5th generation aircraft can carry out get a boost with new systems preservation of maximum G-load limit In 2020, the MiG Corporation had assigned missions at G-loads up to for combat aircraft during maneuvering announced receiving the patent for 9G, pointed out MiG Corporation. Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, In addition, MiG Corporation While the patented which is a part of the United Aircraft announced the development of an nonlinear corrector system Corporation, has patented two advanced system for limiting the IAI Signs Deals to Supply Heron new systems which enhance the marginal flight envelope of an aircraft. solves the problem of capabilities of MiG-35 and MiG-29M/ It allows the pilot to remain within MK II UAV to Asian Country oscillations during the M2 4++ generation fighter jets. the permissible angles of attack while manual control of the According to MiG Corporation, the performing any action of the control aircraft in the modes of patented nonlinear corrector system stick and preserves the maximum of dollars. The systems sensor and radar. It can vigorous maneuvering, an solves the problem of oscillations permissible overload of an aircraft include reconnaissance carry a range of additional during the manual control of the when maneuvering in all planes. payloads, Heron MK II advanced system for limiting payloads like COMINT aircraft in the modes of vigorous The Russian specialists managed to drones and land arrays. and ELINT equipment. the marginal flight envelope maneuvering. The new system resolve the issue of pilot’s induced The Heron MK II reaches The UAV’s outstanding of an aircraft allows the improves flight safety and reduces the oscillations, which appear during an altitude of 35,000 feet, characteristic is its standoff pilot to remain within the workload of the pilot in the cockpit. manual operation of aircraft at maximum speed of 140 capability, i.e. the capability permissible angles of attack knots, and can stay in the air for up to 45 hours. Thanks of gathering intelligence on while performing any to improved production targets from a long distance action of the control stick. technologies, the Heron (dozens of miles) with no MK II has a wider and need to cross borders, stronger chassis enabling thanks to its ability to carry quick and easy maintenance larger, improved sensors. without affecting the srael Aerospace lease two Heron MKII UAV’s net weight. The UAV In addition, the Heron Industries (IAI) UAV systems to a central enables the use of new MK II boasts improved Isigned two deals, Asian country. The deal is configurations and has a avionics and an improved one to sell and one to valued at tens of millions long-range reconnaissance and reinforced engine.

48 49 Aero India 2021: HAL to Showcase ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS REALISES LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION OF A 3D PRINTED STRUCTURALLY LOADED, SAFETY CRITICAL PART FOR THE AIRBUS A350 XWB

Dr. Luis Martin Diaz, VP Head of Industrial Service Centers Germany, EDDC, Airbus Helicopters Vinu Vijayan, Global Business Development Manager – Aerospace, EOS R MADHAVAN Chairman and Managing Director HAL What is mass unique flying display of HAL’s Immersive mission visualization will With the central theme of the indigenous platforms (both be projected over a wider screen India Pavilion being Rotary wing production in A fixed and rotary wing) aptly apart from the command and capabilities in India, HAL’s Rotary titled ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ display at TEJAS-MAX cockpit. platform Light Utility Helicopter aerospace? will be part of the flying display during The outdoor display adjacent to (LUH) will be the center piece of the the 13th edition of Aero India-2021 HAL stall will feature Rotary wing display with scaled models of IMRH, Focus on multiplicities: scheduled from February 3, 2021 at products namely LCH, ALH Mk ALH, LUH, LCH and the Indian • 2 parts per door Air Force Station, Yelahanka. HAL IV Rudra and ALH Civil variant. helicopter manufacturing ecosystem will showcase its prowess in defence HAL’s indoor pavilion will be / supply chain partners around it. • 8 doors per aircraft and aerospace centered on the theme spread over an area of around 1126 HAL will promote indigenously- >> in total parts per aircraft ‘Conceive. Indigenise. Collaborate’ at sqm in Hall-E and will showcase built platforms to visiting defence 16 the world’s first hybrid exhibition. indigenously designed and developed delegations and hold business The 'Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight' fixed and rotary wing platforms, meetings with OEMs, and customers consisting HAL products such as LCA technologies covering power plants besides signing agreements trainer (LIFT Trainer), HTT-40, IJT, and future generation combat and contracts with its business 2200 parts Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil capable airborne solutions. partners for various projects. Do-228 will fly in a special formation per year showcasing the spectrum of trainers and signifying self-sufficiency in the 2 February 2019 AM for aerospace & space_ Dr. Luis Martin Diaz trainer segment. HTT-40, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil Do-228 will be available for customer demonstration flights. Sukhoi 30 MKI, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, Results A350 XWB Latch Shaft Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) will • safety class II also take part in the flying display. Static display will include Do 228, • additive layer manufacturing with Ti64 and EOS M400-4 Hindustan Turbo Trainer (HTT)- 40 and LUH and ALH Mk III. 28 parts with 1 print job HAL’s major attraction at HALL-E will be the Combat Air Teaming System weight reduction: -43% (CATS) simulator. The simulator cost saving: -23% will have TEJAS–MAX cockpit as part performance validated the mother-ship platform with the embedded air teaming intelligence 10 traditional parts → 1 AM part concepts to demonstrate the fully integrated as well as autonomous EOS GmbH India Branch Office wingman platforms and swarming Ph: +917676504594 Email: [email protected] of drones to engage in the mission. www.eos.info

3 February 2019 AM for aerospace & space_ Dr. Luis Martin Diaz 50 51 BDL : India’s Stellar Megahit

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has emerged as a global leader in aerospace and underwater weapons manufacturing industry. The sole manufacturer of guided missile systems and allied equipment in India, BDL is the Weapon System Integrator that provides a complete solution to the Indian Armed Forces. BDL is now poised to expand its operations beyond transnational horizons across the Indian Ocean Region, joining hands with OEMs to set up defence manufacturing facilities for friendly nations among the Indian Ocean Rim Association, to produce missile weapon systems. Commodore (Retd) Siddharth Mishra, BDL Chairman and Managing Director, in an interview with Aeromag speaks about the ‘ease of doing business’ and recent also being offered for export. of the Indian Armed Forces but operations of the company and expansion ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives have With a variable speed facility at also friendly foreign countries. Commodore (Retd) Siddharth Mishra created a congenial ecosystem for the 20 and 40 knots, Varunastra is Chairman and Managing Director, BDL plans. Excerpts from the interview. foreign OEMs to tie up with Indian capable of targeting quiet, anechoic BDL has made significant companies like BDL to establish submarines operating in shallow or contributions to India’s indigenisation production facilities in India. deep waters in an intense acoustic efforts and latest examples are Bharat Dynamics Ltd and Thales of both the Governments of India and BDL in this project with Transfer of The agreement will also provide countermeasure environment. It can the launch of Konkurs missile test have signed an agreement to the United Kingdom. Through this Technology (ToT) for STARStreak will opportunity for BDL to offer be fired from all ASW ships capable equipment and Konkurs launcher manufacture the STARStreak Air agreement, BDL will become a part of create a new business opportunity for STARStreak missile system to the of firing heavyweight torpedoes. test equipment. Can you tell Defence System in India. Could you the STARStreak global supply chain, BDL and its Supply Chain Partners Indian Armed Forces with a minimum Besides, Varunastra, BDL has us more about these and other share more details of the partnership? providing the opportunity for export in India. BDL will be able to expand of 60% of indigenous content, as developed TAL, the Light-Weight indigenisation projects by BDL? Commodore Mishra: BDL and Thales of the system to existing and future its footprints in the export market well as Design and Development Torpedo. It is the first indigenous BDL has been working relentlessly have signed a Teaming Agreement to STARStreak Air Defence customers, in addition to domestic market with of the system, qualifying it under torpedo of India which can be launched to contribute towards creation of work in partnership on the STARStreak including the UK Armed Forces. this new business opportunity. The the ‘Make in India’ programme. from ship, helicopters and submarines. ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the area of Air Defence System with the support Partnership between Thales and ‘Make in India’ programme, the BDL is also the co-development Defence. BDL has also indigenised a BDL crossed a major milestone partner of DRDO for several of its few components and sub-assemblies in 2020 when the company upcoming projects under categories of ATGMs and Underwater Weapons, handed over the first production such as MIGM, Advance/ Extended which were being imported by the Akash Weapon System Varunastra heavyweight torpedo Range Heavy Weight Torpedo. company. During August last year, to the Indian Navy. Could you Hon’ble Raksha Mantri issued the elaborate on the torpedo projects? Another significant event involving ‘Expression of Interest’ for these BDL has built a wide array of the BDL in 2020 was the unveiling components and sub-assemblies. underwater weapons such as of the Amogha-III anti-tank guided Among the various policies Torpedoes and Decoys, and missile (ATGM). Could you update announced by the Government Electronic warfare Counter Measure us on the ATGM project? in Defence sector, the creation of Dispensing Systems. Varunastra, the Amogha – III has been designed and negative list of imports will also help Heavy Weight Torpedo, is designed developed by BDL with the support of develop the defence manufacturing and developed by Naval Science DRDO. It is a Third Generation fire- sector. In this direction, BDL has and Technological Laboratory, and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile successfully achieved significant levels Visakhapatnam. BDL, being the with Dual mode IIR Seeker having a of indigenisation for the “all-time production agency, is manufacturing range of 200 to 2,500 mtrs. Equipped import items” of the weapon systems Varunastra at its Visakhapatnam with a Tandem warhead, Amogha III being currently supplied to the Indian Unit for the Indian Navy. has a Top/direct attack mode and is Army. BDL is also offering various items The first Varunastra, being delivered Man portable. It will be commercialized for indigenisation of various missiles to the Indian Navy, was flagged after successful completion of user to the industry including MSMEs. off by the Secretary, Department trials. Amogha – III, being one of the The company is also extending of Defence R&D and Chairman, best in its class of missiles, will be able its technical support to its vendors DRDO recently. This product is to meet not only the requirements including test facilities available

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with BDL. The procedures have Light Weight Torpedo been streamlined to encourage active participation of startups.

India is planning to achieve a defence export target of Rs 35,000 crore by 2025. What plans have been charted out by BDL to meet the target? Which countries are likely to be BDL’s potential customers in future? BDL is poised to take on the manufacture of futuristic weapon systems. Towards this, BDL team is committed to hone new skills and create necessary infrastructure. Given the export potential and demand for its products, BDL has forayed into international market by offering its exportable products to foreign countries. It is already executing an export order of torpedoes and with the recent BDL will be offering the IOR nations the tone for new accomplishments announcement from the Government viable, cost-effective and cutting edge for the organisation in future. The of India regarding clearance of Akash solutions, niche technologies and Company is also creating a Seeker Weapon System for Export, BDL is emerging platforms of guided missile Facility Centre and Warhead geared up to take up export orders systems and underwater weapons. production facility at its premises. for the Akash Weapon System. BDL has been showcasing its unique The New Year has brought Nag, manufactured by BDL, also array of exportable products, accessible hope all around. What are BDL’s completed its final trial in 2020. to friendly nations among the IORA major plans for 2021? Are any Could you share with us details sub-regional entities who share new products in the pipeline? of the project? Also can you talk common security and regional concerns BDL, as a part of its Global Outreach, about the latest developments with India. BDL is well-equipped is endeavouring to forge alliance with regarding MRSAM? as a global player in aerospace and foreign companies to take the ‘Make in Nag is a third-generation fire- underwater weapons manufacturing India’ mission further. BDL proposes to and-forget mechanised infantry industry to contribute substantially set up manufacturing facilities abroad ATGM with top attack capability to to boost India’s leverage and decisive in partnership with OEMs for mutual destroy armoured vehicle equipped role in responding to the growing benefit, which can be offsets emerging with explosive reactive armour. Maritime Security challenges in the out of contracts, co-development The final trials of NAG were held Indian Ocean Region and offering programmes, outsourcing etc. Thrust recently. BDL will be commencing defence platform capabilities for is on exploring tie-ups with the IOR its production in the near future. peace, security, stability and credible littoral nations for launching projects The Medium Range Surface to deterrence to the friendly nations. for developing new missiles and Air Missile or MRSAM is designed underwater weapons and potential and developed by DRDO and Transfer of Technology, primarily IAI, Israel. BDL is the production for the benefit of IORA entities. agency for it. It is a high response, BDL has planned for launch of new quick reaction, vertically launched products during Aero India – 2021. supersonic missile with a range of BDL is also entering into MoU with 70 kms. The Missile is designed to Nag ATGM foreign and domestic companies neutralize enemy aerial threats like during the airshow which would set missiles, aircraft and helicopters.

54 55 Integrated Shipbuilding Facility GRSE Widens its Horizons in Shipbuilding

ommitted to to play in the international self-reliance in maritime scenario. Cmaritime security, GRSE was awarded its Garden Reach Shipbuilders largest and most prestigious and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), contract for construction of Kolkatta, has launched three Stealth Frigates under its first P17A indigenous Project 17A by Ministry Advanced Stealth Frigate of Defence at a cost of Rs ahead of schedule in 19293 Crs. P17A ships are December. The first of state-of-the-art Guided the three Stealth Frigates Missile Frigates. Each of under Project 17A ships these ships 149 m long, will `Himgiri’, made her first have deep displacement of contact with the waters of 6670 T and speed of 28 Hoogly River at the launch knots. These ships would be ceremony on 14 December. the most powerful frigates Being a Miniratna in arsenal of Indian Navy Category 1, GRSE has so packed with capabilities to far added 105 warships tackle threats from all three to the fleet country’s dimensions, air, surface Maritime Forces. Despite and sub-surface with their the challenges posed by the potent state-of-the-art ongoing global pandemic weapons and sensors fit. of COVID-19, the launch “GRSE, a leading warship of latest frigate was done building company in the for in-house ship design of warships built and delivered two months ahead of the country, delivered its and construction. It by any shipyard in the country. schedule, underlining the first indigenous warship has made noteworthy From building 05-ton boats to Rear Admiral VK Saxena IN (Retd.) capability of the shipyard – INS Ajay, in 1961. contribution to the success 24600-ton Fleet Tanker, with CMD, GRSE to overcome challenges. Primarily catering to the of indigenous warship 90% Indigenous content on With the Chinese naval shipbuilding requirements construction programme ASW Corvettes & LCUs projects power rapidly growing in of the Indian Navy and of the nation,” said Rear for Indian Navy, GRSE has the Indian Ocean Region the Indian Coast Guard, Admiral V K Saxena IN proved its mettle as a pioneer Having strong track record and (IOR), the multi-role P-17A GRSE has established (Retd.), Chairman and warship builder of the nation. experience of building and delivering ships will have a critical role well proven capabilities Managing Director, GRSE. “To increase the shipyard’s variety of warships, Garden Reach From building Fast Attack capacity to build 20 ships Crafts to the world class concurrently in reduced time P17A-Advanced Stealth Frigate Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), Frigates across its three frame, the company undertook Kolkata, is now focussing on tapping production locations, Infrastructure Modernisation export potential towards its aspiration GRSE has emerged as a leading shipyard in India. In of becoming global player in warship addition to its shipbuilding building. “As the company continues to capabilities, GRSE is also raise its bar, the ace shipbuilder has set engaged in engineering and engine production. sail towards a growth trajectory with The engineering division incorporation of latest technologies manufactures pre-fabricated media partner like Artificial Intelligence, Machine portable steel bridges, www.arabiandefence.com deck machinery items Learning and Data Analytics in various and marine pumps. Publishing Special issues of areas of operations to improve internal GRSE has built around 780 ARABIAN DEFENCE for efficiencies and profit margins,” said platforms which include 106 warships to Indian Navy, IDEX & NAVDEX 2021 Rear Admiral V K Saxena IN (Retd.), Indian Coast Guard and Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE. Government of Mauritius For publishing feature articles, interviews, & advertisements, INS Kavaratti - ASW Corvette which is highest number Please contact : [email protected] | [email protected]

56 57 Launch of Himgiri - 1st Ship of P17A Project and has established Modular installation of bailey bridges “Having strong track Data Analytics in various Integrated Construction at far flung areas and terrain record and experience of areas of operations Facility. We are moving in India and abroad. building and delivering to improve internal forward with its plans to The Design R&D Unit of variety of warships, GRSE is efficiencies and profit further modernize GRSE’s GRSE has been recognised now focussing on tapping margins,” Saxena added. Marine Infrastructure over for its capabilities by Dept. export potential towards With the healthy order next 3-4 years, to enhance of Scientific & Industrial its aspiration of becoming book of Rs 26189 Crores for its capacity to build 24 ships Research (DSIR), Ministry of global player in warship construction of 15 warships concurrently,” Saxena said. Science & Technology, and building. As the company for Indian Navy coupled GRSE has diversified into Govt. of India. A state-of- continues to raise its bar, with implementation engineering business with the-art Virtual Reality Lab the ace shipbuilder has of several capacity and a product profile of Pre- has also been commissioned set sail towards a growth efficiency improvement fabricated Steel Bridges. to assist in virtual walk trajectory with incorporation measures, GRSE is looking Bailey Bridge Unit of the through for better design of latest technologies for substantial growth in shipyard is engaged in appreciation by the like Artificial Intelligence, revenue from operations design, fabrication and designers and the customers. Machine Learning and in coming years.

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